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HBO's 'Lanterns' Series Premieres to Positive Reviews

HBO's new DC series 'Lanterns' is set to replace 'House of the Dragon' in its Sunday slot, premiering to strong critical reception and a fresh Rotten Tomatoes score. The series introduces Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, with discussions comparing his portrayal to previous iterations of the Green Lantern character.

14 Aug, 16:00 — 15 Aug, 00:10
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Fox NewsMixed10h ago

HBO’s 'Harry Potter' gets a hard no from 'Black Mirror,' 'Loki' directors over JK Rowling’s trans views

"Black Mirror" director Ally Pankiw and "Loki" director Kate Herron publicly refused HBO's "Harry Potter" series over J.K. Rowling's transgender views.

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cbcHigh10h ago

Canadian director refused to work on new Harry Potter show over 'transphobia'

Canadian director Ally Pankiw revealed Thursday in an Instagram post that she turned down work on an upcoming Harry Potter television series, saying, “It simply is this easy to say no to funding transphobia!”

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forbes9h ago

‘Lanterns’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Arrive Fresh (And Green)

"Lanterns," a new DC series starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre from James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU Universe, is being met with positive reviews from Rotten Tomatoes’ critics.

By Tim Lammers, Contributor

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varietyMostly Factual12h ago

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre Are Great ‘Lanterns’, But HBO’s DC Drama Is Overshadowed by Its Influences: TV Review

Of all the superheroes to give the gritty realism treatment, the Green Lantern is an odd choice. Tasked with enforcing intergalactic order with a magic ring bestowed by a group of blue aliens (before the Na’avi, there were the Guardians), the character occupies the opposite end of the tonal spectrum from Bruce Wayne stalking the […]

By Alisoncolleherman

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual9h ago

‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Renewed for Second Season at HBO Max

The 'Big Bang Theory' spinoff follows Kevin Sussman's comic shop owner through a multiverse of problems.

By Rick Porter

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deadlineMostly Factual9h ago

‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’ Renewed For Season 2 By HBO Max

Stuart will continue to fail in his efforts to save the universe as HBO Max has renewed The Big Bang Theory spinoff for a second season. From creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady and Warner Bros. TV, the first season of Stuart Fails To Save the Universe is HBO Max’s second-biggest comedy launch […]

By Nellie Andreeva

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual12h ago

‘Lanterns’ Really Is ‘True Detective’ With Superheroes — For Better or Worse

Two legacy DC comics characters get to play green and gritty in HBO's buddy-cop TV procedural that's still heavy on the IP

By David Fear

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ignMostly Factual4h ago

Lanterns Is Replacing House of the Dragon in HBO's Sunday Slot This Weekend

By Jacob Kienlen

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screen-rantMixed6h ago

Lanterns Episode Schedule: Full HBO & Streaming Plan

Lanterns will debut on HBO soon, and the new Green Lantern series will change James Gunn's DC Universe in major ways, introducing fan-favorite heroes.

By Felipe Rangel

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