HBO DOCUMENTARY FILM TV COVERAGE

USA Expands 'Characters Unite' Campaign to NFL

USA Network announced today that it is expanding its Characters Unite collaboration with the National Football League. (more...)

HBO to Premiere Documentary on French Street Artist JR, 5/20

Known for billboard-sized photographic portraits of everyday people in urban settings, French street artist JR has a simple call to action: 'Tell me what you stand for, and together we'll turn the wor... (more...)

Showtime to Premiere RICHARD PRYOR: OMIT THE LOGIC Documentary, 5/31

George Lopez, Bob Newhart, Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds in RICHARD PRYOR: OMIT THE LOGIC, the n... (more...)

HBO Documentary Films to Heat Up Mondays This Summer; Full Line-Up Announced

HBO Documentary Films heats up the summer with compelling new films on Monday nights, kicking off a new ten-week anthology series Monday, June 10, exclusively on HBO. (more...)

HBO Debuts Documentary MANHUNT, THE INSIDE STORY OF THE HUNT FOR OSAMA BIN LADEN Tonight

An official selection of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, MANHUNT tells the remarkable true story of the two-decade search for the world's most notorious terrorist. Directed by Greg Barker (HBO's 'Ser... (more...)

Nat Geo to Premiere Behind-the-Scenes Look at KON-TIKI Documentary, 5/3

National Geographic Channel (NGC) announced today the world premiere of KON-TIKI: The Incredible True Story, a 30-minute documentary from The Weinstein Company on the making of KON-TIKI (more...)

Maria Shriver Joins NBC News as Specical Anchor

Maria Shriver, the Peabody and Emmy award-winning journalist, producer and best-selling author, joins NBC News as a special anchor reporting on the shifting roles, emerging power and evolving needs of... (more...)

Mario Lopez to Return as X FACTOR Host; Khloe Kardashian Officially Out

Actor and television personality Mario Lopez will return as the host of THE X FACTOR. He joins judges Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato on (more...)

William H. Macy Narrates New Documentary CITIZEN HEARST on BIO Tonight

BIO. presents Citizen Hearst, a new documentary exploring the story of William Randolph Hearst and one of America's best-known companies. The compelling and dramatic story premieres tonight, April 23 ... (more...)

Lily Tomlin Narrates New HBO Documentary AN APOLOGY TO ELEPHANTS Tonight

Narrated and executive produced by Lily Tomlin and directed by Emmy(R) winner Amy Schatz, with narration written by Jane Wagner, the film debuts on Earth Day, TONIGHT, APRIL 22 (7:00-7:45 p.m. ET/PT),... (more...)

Salman Rushdie Guests on REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Tonight

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues its 11th season TONIGHT, APRIL 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), exclusively on HBO. (more...)

HBO Acquires Rights to Whoopi Goldberg's MOMS MABLEY

HBO has acquired all U.S. broadcast and home video rights to MOMS MABLEY: I GOT SOMETHIN' TO TELL YOU, from first-time director Whoopi Goldberg, it was announced today by Sheila Nevins, president, HBO... (more...)

HBO Debuts TIM HETHERINGTON Documentary Tonight

The film debuts TONIGHT, APRIL 18 (8:00-9:15 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, two days before the anniversary of Hetherington's death. (more...)

Salman Rushdie to Guest on REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER, 4/19

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues its 11th season FRIDAY, APRIL 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), exclusively on HBO. (more...)

Whoopi Goldberg, Mel Brooks & More Set for Showtime's RICHARD PRYOR: OMIT THE LOGIC, 5/31

George Lopez, Bob Newhart, Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds in RICHARD PRYOR: OMIT THE LOGIC, the n... (more...)

Comedy Central Greenlights HBO Digital Series BRODY STEVENS: ENJOY IT

COMEDY CENTRAL has ordered its first-ever dramatic comedy series, 'Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!,' it was announced today (more...)

HBO to Debut Documentary MANHUNT, THE INSIDE STORY OF THE HUNT FOR OSAMA BIN LADEN, 5/1

An official selection of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, MANHUNT tells the remarkable true story of the two-decade search for the world's most notorious terrorist. Directed by Greg Barker (HBO's 'Ser... (more...)

HATFIELD & MCCOYS Among Winners of 2013 NYF TV & Film Awards

New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards celebrated the World's Best TV Programs & Films tonight at NAB in Las Vegas. The Grand Jury awarded 119 Gold World Medals, 145 Silver, 104 Bro... (more...)

Lily Tomlin to Narrate New HBO Documentary AN APOLOGY TO ELEPHANTS, 4/22

Narrated and executive produced by Lily Tomlin and directed by Emmy(R) winner Amy Schatz, with narration written by Jane Wagner, the film debuts on Earth Day, MONDAY, APRIL 22 (7:00-7:45 p.m. ET/PT), ... (more...)

William H. Macy to Narrate Bio Channel Documentary CITIZEN HEARST, 4/23

BIO. presents CITIZEN HEARST, a new documentary exploring the story of William Randolph Hearst and one of America's best-known companies. The compelling and dramatic story premieres Tuesday, April 23a... (more...)

HBO to Debut TIM HETHERINGTON Documentary, 4/18

The film debuts THURSDAY, APRIL 18 (8:00-9:15 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, two days before the anniversary of Hetherington's death. (more...)

Al Pacino Hosts Live Q&A at Hard Rock, 4/25

Legendary stage and screen icon Al Pacino will take to the stage of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood on April 25 for a special live onstage interview and Q&A event, 'Pacino One Night Only.' (more...)

HBO Debuts Jim McGreevey Documentary FALL TO GRACE Tonight

Charting his transformative journey from closeted high-profile politician to openly gay spiritual advisor to women in prison, FALL TO GRACE debuts TONIGHT, MARCH 28 (8:00-8:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively... (more...)

HBO's GIRLS Among 2013 Peabody Award Winners

Thirty-nine recipients of the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards were announced today by the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. (more...)

Al Pacino, Helen Mirren Star in David Mamet's PHIL SPECTOR on HBO Tonight

Academy Award(R) winners Al Pacino (HBO's 'You Don't Know Jack'; 'Scent of a Woman') and Helen Mirren (HBO's 'Elizabeth I'; 'The Queen') star in HBO Films' PHIL SPECTOR. (more...)