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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
HBO's Cuts: 'Bookie,' 'The Franchise,' and More Cancelled
HBO is shaking up its lineup in a big way, confirming the cancellation of three series as it preps for the 2025-2026 TV season. Among the casualties? The popular comedy-drama The Sex Lives of College Girls, along with Bookie and The Franchise. The first to fall was The Franchise, a satirical comedy from Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes. Despite the prestige behind the project, and Mendes's growing buzz as he heads into production on his four-part Beatles biopic, the series couldn't pull in big enough numbers. HBO pulled the plug after just one season, thanking Mendes and the ensemble cast in a parting statement but making it clear there'd be no second chance. Next up was Bookie, a two-season comedy starring stand-up heavyweight Sebastian Maniscalco. The series followed the chaotic life of a Los Angeles bookie trying to keep his business afloat in the shifting sands of legalized sports betting. While it found a loyal niche audience, it didn't survive HBO's latest round of biggest surprise for many fans? The end of The Sex Lives of College Girls. The dramedy, co-created by The Office alum Mindy Kaling, had built a strong following over its three-season run. Starring Reneé Rapp, Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, and Alyah Chanelle Scott, the show explored college life, friendship, and messy relationships. Speculation about its future had swirled since Rapp exited in 2023, and now it's official: HBO won't be moving forward with a fourth season. There are rumors producers are shopping it to Netflix, but so far, no takers. Meanwhile, The Righteous Gemstones will wrap things up after its fourth season, while The White Lotus, The Last of Us, and And Just Like That are all set to return with new seasons—proving there's still plenty to look forward to on Max.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Cena to face Oba Femi before retiring from WWE? NXT star has this to say
John is set to retire from in-ring competition at the end of the year, and his farewell tour is already underway. He turned heel at Elimination Chamber 2025 and aligned with The Rock. 'The Franchise' then went on to beat Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to become the new Undisputed Champion. Amid this, an NXT star addressed the possibility of him facing Cena during his retirement tour. Oba Femi feels he won't get the opportunity to face John Cena Oba Femi, the current NXT champion, is a powerhouse in his own right. Not so long ago, the newcomer feuded with Moose and gave a good account of himself. He is also involved in a rivalry with Trick Williams. Speaking on the No Contest Wrestling Podcast, the Nigerian star said that it is unlikely that he will cross paths with Cena in his final year as a WWE performer. Oba Femi pointed out the Cena is in the twilight of his career while he is just starting out, which indicates that a match between them is not on the menu. Here's how John Cena won at WrestleMania 41 John Cena beat Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 with some help from Travis Scott. The rapper pulled the referee out of the ring at a crucial time to save Cena. He soon received a Cross Rhodes from Rhodes for his troubles. Shortly thereafter, Cena gave 'QB1' a low blow and hit him with the belt to pick up the win. 'The Champ' is now expected to face Randy Orton at WWE Backlash. WWE planted the seeds for this feud on Raw when 'The Viper' hit Cena with a thunderous RKO right in the middle of the ring.
The Guardian
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: the astonishing story of jailed ‘wellness influencer' Kat Torres
11pm, BBC TwoLast year, rags-to-riches Brazilian model and 'wellness influencer' Kat Torres was sentenced to eight years in prison for human trafficking and slavery (which she still strongly and passionately denies). Her victims were her followers. This alarming documentary, an investigation by BBC Eye, tells a story of 'witchcraft, sexual exploitation and missing women', with those she exploited and her ex-husband recalling what happened. Then Torres herself offers her side of the story from inside jail. Hollie Richardson 8pm, BBC OneThe stalwart object restoration show can still, all these years later, come up with a first: a man brings in a likeness of his grandfather carved from soap in a second world war prisoner camp in Thailand. Plus, a scaled-down off-road vehicle made for children and a fez with unusual sentimental value. Jack Seale 8pm, BBC TwoLife without a fridge is unimaginable. The devices have been keeping our food cool for more than 100 years – but how do they work? Prof Hannah Fry investigates the 'twisty-turny tube-y bits that create the cold' and the 'weirdly warm grill that gets all dusty', before tracing the history of refrigeration back to a number of explosions. HR 9pm, BBC TwoBack to Wales's largest hospital, where surgeons are battling the longest waiting times in history. Father-of-two Terry requires groundbreaking robot technology to remove a tumour at the back of his nose, while martial arts-loving Tyerone is stunned to learn he needs major open-heart surgery. HR 9pm, Channel 4What happens when it becomes too hard to manage the Edwardian home you have lived in for 60 years on your own? If you are 82-year-old London widow Kathryn, you come up with a bold plan: build an exact duplicate – with improved accessibility and sustainable features – right next door. Graeme Virtue 9pm, Sky MaxThe comedian's convivial TV quiz welcomes Emmett J Scanlan, currently a taciturn henchman in MobLand, and Himesh Patel of The Franchise fame. They're joined by panel show pros Kerry Godliman and Carol Vorderman, plus team captains Josh Widdicombe and Alison Hammond. JS Champions League football: Paris Saint-Germain v Aston Villa 7pm, TNT Sports 1. Another quarter-final, first-leg tie.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
5 of the best and biggest TV shows filmed at Leavesden Studios you can watch
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden has been the base for many popular movies and TV shows since opening in 1994. Brought in 2010 by Warner Bros, the studios are best known for helping create the Harry Potter movies as well as the likes of Barbie and The Batman. But along with its long list of impressive movies, Leavesden Studios has also helped produce many popular TV shows. Shows like House of Dragon, The Franchise and Avenue 5 have all been made at the Hertfordshire-based studios. Here are just a few of the shows made at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and how you can watch them. The fantasy drama series, House of the Dragon is a prequel show to the worldwide hit Game of Thrones created by George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal. The HBO show tells the story of the events that led up to the decline of House Targaryen. House of the Dragon stars Milly Alcock, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans, Emma D'Arcy, Paddy Considine and Eve Best. You can watch House of Dragon via a premium subscription to NOW. will secrets stay caged in the end? — YOU (@YouNetflix) March 13, 2025 Netflix thriller series You, filmed series 4, which was set in London at Leavesden Studios. Starring Penn Badgley as the dark-minded Joe Goldberg, the series follows Joe as he discovers the line between love and obsession. The series stars the likes of Victoria Pedretti, Jenna Ortega, Tati Gabrielle, Shay Mitchell and Charlotte Ritchie. You is available to watch via Netflix. The sci-fi series Avenue 5 stars Hugh Laurie, Zach Woods, Josh Gad and Rebecca Front to name just a few. The show was created by Armando Iannucci who previously worked on the worldwide hit Veep. The show follows the crew of Avenue 5, a spaceship filled with rich tourists. When things go wrong, the ship is thrown off course, meaning it will take three years to return to Earth. You can watch Avenue 5 via NOW. DC show Pennyworth tells the story of Alfred Pennyworth, an ex-British soldier who accepts a job from Thomas Wayne, the father of Bruce Wayne. The spy meets crime show, had three series but was cancelled by HBO Max following a reboot of DC Studios seeing James Gunn and Peter Safran take leadership. Pennyworth starred Jack Bannon, Emma Paetz, Ben Aldridge, Paloma Faith, Polly Walker, Jason Flemyng and Emma Corrin. You can watch Pennyworth on ITVX. Recommended Reading Supergirl to Harry Potter: 2025 Leavesden Studios productions HBO Max show, The Franchise was created by Skyfall director Sam Mendes along with Armando Iannucci and Jon Brown. The comedy series follows the crew working on a franchise superhero film sharing the secret chaos of movie making. The Franchise has a star-packed cast, including Richard E. Grant, Himesh Patel, Daniel Brühl, Lolly Adefope, Jessica Hynes, and Billy Magnussen. You can watch The Franchise via NOW.
