Technologists Todd Terrazas, Max Einhorn, Mike Gioia and Ian Eck have posed a challenge to nine up-and-coming filmmakers: create short films using generative AI in only 48 hours. The Cinema Synthetica filmmaking competition is the first of its kind, founded in hopes of demonstrating the potential of AI tools to influence the future of filmmaking.
The completion is part of the AI on the Lot conference, a one-day summit to be held next week in downtown Los Angeles where Hollywood creatives can collaborate with those at the forefront of artificial intelligence. The nine Cinema Synthetica participants were carefully selected for the challenge and then divided into teams of three. After two full days of work, the films will be presented at AI on the Lot on May 16 to a panel of judges that will include such industry insiders as Einhorn, Jeff Clanagan, Kathleen McCaffrey, Momo Wang, Rachel Joy Victor and Jackee Chang.
The completion is part of the AI on the Lot conference, a one-day summit to be held next week in downtown Los Angeles where Hollywood creatives can collaborate with those at the forefront of artificial intelligence. The nine Cinema Synthetica participants were carefully selected for the challenge and then divided into teams of three. After two full days of work, the films will be presented at AI on the Lot on May 16 to a panel of judges that will include such industry insiders as Einhorn, Jeff Clanagan, Kathleen McCaffrey, Momo Wang, Rachel Joy Victor and Jackee Chang.
- 5/11/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
HBO's series about the young and pretty people who execute complex financial trades during the day and get into even more complex adventures after hours has thrilled audiences since its debut in 2020.
Industry, created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, follows the action at Pierpoint & Co., an investment bank based in London. The show features a large cast led by Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Harper (Myha'la Herrold), with Ken Leong as Eric, their boss.
The show, produced by Bad Wolf Productions and which HBO and the BBC share, draws its tensions from dramatic moments of trading machinations and the characters' often messy personal lives.
Has Industry Been Renewed?
Yes. HBO announced the renewal of Industry for a third season in October of 2022, after the completion of its second season.
"Industry reached new heights in season two, cementing its status as a buzzy hit with addictive storytelling, layered characters, a breakneck pace,...
Industry, created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, follows the action at Pierpoint & Co., an investment bank based in London. The show features a large cast led by Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Harper (Myha'la Herrold), with Ken Leong as Eric, their boss.
The show, produced by Bad Wolf Productions and which HBO and the BBC share, draws its tensions from dramatic moments of trading machinations and the characters' often messy personal lives.
Has Industry Been Renewed?
Yes. HBO announced the renewal of Industry for a third season in October of 2022, after the completion of its second season.
"Industry reached new heights in season two, cementing its status as a buzzy hit with addictive storytelling, layered characters, a breakneck pace,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Stephen Silver
- TVfanatic
On November 2, Casey Bloys, the chief executive officer of both HBO and Max, announced HBO’s upcoming projects and confirmed reports that he and fellow executive Kathleen McCaffrey plotted to harass critics who wrote negative reviews of HBO’s shows, which came out during the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Text messages revealed in a court case stated that the executive was displeased with Kathryn VanArendonk, a Vulture television critic, who criticized the reliance on flashbacks in Perry Mason. Another message took aim at the television critic of Rolling Stone, Alan Sepinwall, who gave The Nevers a two-and-a-half star rating.
These accusations had been part of an unlawful termination lawsuit filed back in July by a former HBO executive assistant, who was first hired as a temporary employee.
The ex-assistant stated that he was given the task of creating fake social media profiles to harass critics.
“For those of you who know me,...
Text messages revealed in a court case stated that the executive was displeased with Kathryn VanArendonk, a Vulture television critic, who criticized the reliance on flashbacks in Perry Mason. Another message took aim at the television critic of Rolling Stone, Alan Sepinwall, who gave The Nevers a two-and-a-half star rating.
These accusations had been part of an unlawful termination lawsuit filed back in July by a former HBO executive assistant, who was first hired as a temporary employee.
The ex-assistant stated that he was given the task of creating fake social media profiles to harass critics.
“For those of you who know me,...
- 11/6/2023
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
HBO and Max boss Casey Bloys is addressing reports that he used fake Twitter accounts to blast critics of the network’s series.
On Wednesday (November 1), Rolling Stone released text messages from Casey in which he suggested to HBO’s senior vice president of drama programming Kathleen McCaffrey that they should create a “secret army” Twitter accounts to respond to critics’ negative reviews of their shows.
Keep reading to find out more…
At the start of a presentation at HBO’s headquarters on Thursday (November 2) in New York City, Casey commented on the claims.
“For those of you who know me, you know that I am a programming executive who is very, very passionate about the shows that we decide to do. And the people who do them and the people who work on them,” he began.
“I want the shows to be great. I want people to love them.
On Wednesday (November 1), Rolling Stone released text messages from Casey in which he suggested to HBO’s senior vice president of drama programming Kathleen McCaffrey that they should create a “secret army” Twitter accounts to respond to critics’ negative reviews of their shows.
Keep reading to find out more…
At the start of a presentation at HBO’s headquarters on Thursday (November 2) in New York City, Casey commented on the claims.
“For those of you who know me, you know that I am a programming executive who is very, very passionate about the shows that we decide to do. And the people who do them and the people who work on them,” he began.
“I want the shows to be great. I want people to love them.
- 11/2/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
HBO CEO Casey Bloys apologized Thursday to a room of journalists following a Rolling Stone report that he instructed staffers to create fake social media accounts to troll TV critics who gave poor reviews to HBO shows.
During a press event Thursday to unveil HBO and Max’s programming slate for 2024, Bloys addressed members of the media — some of whom being the very critics he trolled — to confess that during the pandemic he spent an “unhealthy amount of time” on Twitter when he discussed using a “secret army” to hit back at reviewers.
During a press event Thursday to unveil HBO and Max’s programming slate for 2024, Bloys addressed members of the media — some of whom being the very critics he trolled — to confess that during the pandemic he spent an “unhealthy amount of time” on Twitter when he discussed using a “secret army” to hit back at reviewers.
- 11/2/2023
- by Cheyenne Roundtree
- Rollingstone.com
HBO CEO and Chairman Chief Casey Bloys led off a presentation about 2024 programming Thursday by addressing a Rolling Stone report that said he had someone troll TV critics on X who didn’t like his shows.
“We’re here to talk about ’24, but I thought we might as well talk about it up front,” he began at the start of the presentation at Warner Bros. Discovery headquarters in New York City. “For those of you who know me, you know I am a programming executive who is very, very passionate about the shows that we decide to do and the people who do them and the people who work on them. I want the shows to be great. I want people to love them. I want you all to love them. It’s very, very important to me what you think of all the shows.”
“So when you think of that mindset,...
“We’re here to talk about ’24, but I thought we might as well talk about it up front,” he began at the start of the presentation at Warner Bros. Discovery headquarters in New York City. “For those of you who know me, you know I am a programming executive who is very, very passionate about the shows that we decide to do and the people who do them and the people who work on them. I want the shows to be great. I want people to love them. I want you all to love them. It’s very, very important to me what you think of all the shows.”
“So when you think of that mindset,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Lynette Rice and Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO chief content officer Casey Bloys apologized to reporters Thursday after a recent report revealed that he and and senior vice president of programming Kathleen McCaffrey orchestrated the use of burner social media accounts to argue with TV critics who gave the network’s shows bad reviews.
“Those of you who know me know that I am a programming executive, very, very passionate about the shows that we decide to do, and the people who do them and the people who work on them. I want the shows to be great. I want people to love them. I want you all to love them. It’s very important to me what you all think of the shows,” Bloys told reporters during a Q&a session at a presentation of HBO and Max’s 2024 content slate on Thursday.
“So when you think about mindset, and then think of 2020 and 2021. I’m home working from home,...
“Those of you who know me know that I am a programming executive, very, very passionate about the shows that we decide to do, and the people who do them and the people who work on them. I want the shows to be great. I want people to love them. I want you all to love them. It’s very important to me what you all think of the shows,” Bloys told reporters during a Q&a session at a presentation of HBO and Max’s 2024 content slate on Thursday.
“So when you think about mindset, and then think of 2020 and 2021. I’m home working from home,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
HBO CEO and Chairman Casey Bloys has responded to a news story detailing his role in the deploying of a “secret army” to deride TV critics on social media.
“For those of you who know me, you know that I am a programming executive who’s very, very passionate about the shows we decide to do and the people who do them and the people who work on them,” Bloys began on Thursday morning at a press event to overview HBO and Max programming on tap for 2024. “I want the shows to be great. I want people to love them.
“For those of you who know me, you know that I am a programming executive who’s very, very passionate about the shows we decide to do and the people who do them and the people who work on them,” Bloys began on Thursday morning at a press event to overview HBO and Max programming on tap for 2024. “I want the shows to be great. I want people to love them.
- 11/2/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
In the wake of allegations that his division used fake Twitter accounts to undermine TV critics posting tepid reviews of HBO programming, network chief executive Casey Bloys addressed the claim during a meeting with the press on Thursday.
At a presentation of HBO’s 2024 content slate, Bloys cast the Twitter accounts as part of a pandemic-era “dumb idea.”
“For those of you who know me, you know that I am a programming executive, very, very passionate about the shows that we decided to do, and the people who do them and the people who work on them, I want the shows to be great,” Bloys said, adding: “So when you think of that mindset, and then think of 2020 and 2021. I’m working from home, spending an unhealthy amount of time scrolling through Twitter. And I came up with a very, very dumb idea to vent my frustration.”
The HBO chief elaborated: “Obviously,...
At a presentation of HBO’s 2024 content slate, Bloys cast the Twitter accounts as part of a pandemic-era “dumb idea.”
“For those of you who know me, you know that I am a programming executive, very, very passionate about the shows that we decided to do, and the people who do them and the people who work on them, I want the shows to be great,” Bloys said, adding: “So when you think of that mindset, and then think of 2020 and 2021. I’m working from home, spending an unhealthy amount of time scrolling through Twitter. And I came up with a very, very dumb idea to vent my frustration.”
The HBO chief elaborated: “Obviously,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Winston Cho and Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
HBO chief Casey Bloys faced the critics — and the music — on Thursday.
The November 2 presentation of HBO and Max’s 2024 content slates was supposed to be a celebration of the next year in prestige TV. The press event, well-attended by IndieWire, was overshadowed by a scandal — one both small in stature and in its pettiness.
As first reported by Rolling Stone on Wednesday, November 1, Bloys has directed lower-level staff to create a fake Twitter account to respond harshly to TV critics who posted negative reviews about HBO shows. It happened on at least six occasions.
Bloys addressed the story on Thursday. It “was a very, very dumb idea,” he said — and then Bloys attempted to explain his “mindset” at the time.
“I am a programming executive. (I am) very, very passionate about the shows we decide to do and the people who do them, and the people who work on them,...
The November 2 presentation of HBO and Max’s 2024 content slates was supposed to be a celebration of the next year in prestige TV. The press event, well-attended by IndieWire, was overshadowed by a scandal — one both small in stature and in its pettiness.
As first reported by Rolling Stone on Wednesday, November 1, Bloys has directed lower-level staff to create a fake Twitter account to respond harshly to TV critics who posted negative reviews about HBO shows. It happened on at least six occasions.
Bloys addressed the story on Thursday. It “was a very, very dumb idea,” he said — and then Bloys attempted to explain his “mindset” at the time.
“I am a programming executive. (I am) very, very passionate about the shows we decide to do and the people who do them, and the people who work on them,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
HBO and Max CEO and chairman Casey Bloys apologized to TV critics Thursday for using fake Twitter accounts to respond to negative reviews of HBO series, following a Wednesday report that revealed Bloys’ past behavior.
“For those of you who know me, you know that I am a programming executive who is very, very passionate about the shows that we decide to do. And the people who do them and the people who work on them,” Bloys said Thursday morning at the start of a presentation at HBO’s New York headquarters, an event to promote HBO and Max’s 2024 slate of programming, which has been planned since Oct. 16. “I want the shows to be great. I want people to love them. I want you all to love them. It’s very important to me what you all think of the shows. So when you think of that mindset, and...
“For those of you who know me, you know that I am a programming executive who is very, very passionate about the shows that we decide to do. And the people who do them and the people who work on them,” Bloys said Thursday morning at the start of a presentation at HBO’s New York headquarters, an event to promote HBO and Max’s 2024 slate of programming, which has been planned since Oct. 16. “I want the shows to be great. I want people to love them. I want you all to love them. It’s very important to me what you all think of the shows. So when you think of that mindset, and...
- 11/2/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
HBO‘s Casey Bloys is due to speak to reporters on Thursday about the allegations that he orchestrated the use of burner Twitter accounts to argue with critics online.
“HBO intends to vigorously defend against Mr. Temori’s allegations. We are not going to comment on select exchanges between programmers and errant tweets,” a spokesperson for HBO told TheWrap, referring to the suit filed by Sully Temori. “We look forward to a full and fair resolution of this dispute. In the meantime, we wish Mr. Temori, a former HBO employee, well in his future endeavors.”
The alleged practice was unearthed by Rolling Stone in a new article that involves an ongoing wrongful termination dispute. According to text exchanges that were reviewed by the publication, during at least six instances that occurred between June 2020 and April 2021, Bloys and senior vice president of programming Kathleen McCaffrey used what they referred to as...
“HBO intends to vigorously defend against Mr. Temori’s allegations. We are not going to comment on select exchanges between programmers and errant tweets,” a spokesperson for HBO told TheWrap, referring to the suit filed by Sully Temori. “We look forward to a full and fair resolution of this dispute. In the meantime, we wish Mr. Temori, a former HBO employee, well in his future endeavors.”
The alleged practice was unearthed by Rolling Stone in a new article that involves an ongoing wrongful termination dispute. According to text exchanges that were reviewed by the publication, during at least six instances that occurred between June 2020 and April 2021, Bloys and senior vice president of programming Kathleen McCaffrey used what they referred to as...
- 11/1/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
HBO has responded to allegations arising from a wrongful termination dispute with an ex-employee that accuse Casey Bloys, the network’s then-president of original programming, of commanding a “secret army” to push back against TV critics posting tepid reviews of HBO titles. In a statement, the company did not challenge claims that Bloys and another executive directed ex-hbo executive assistant Sully Temori to post from fake accounts, with the aim of undermining high-profile critics, as well as anonymous commenters on articles.
“HBO intends to vigorously defend against Mr. Temori’s allegations,” a spokesperson said. “We are not going to comment on select exchanges between programmers and errant tweets.”
The story was first reported by Rolling Stone. It draws upon a trove of messages that will be filed in a lawsuit from Temori against HBO, Warner Media, Kathleen McCaffrey, HBO’s senior vice president of drama programming, and Francesca Orsi, HBO’s head of drama.
“HBO intends to vigorously defend against Mr. Temori’s allegations,” a spokesperson said. “We are not going to comment on select exchanges between programmers and errant tweets.”
The story was first reported by Rolling Stone. It draws upon a trove of messages that will be filed in a lawsuit from Temori against HBO, Warner Media, Kathleen McCaffrey, HBO’s senior vice president of drama programming, and Francesca Orsi, HBO’s head of drama.
- 11/1/2023
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s not easy to deal with a negative review. But while most people shrug it off and move forward, HBO programming chief Casey Bloys employed a…unique approach. On multiple occasions, Bloys orchestrated the use of fake accounts to troll the critics on Twitter.
Between June 2020 and April 2021, as first reported by Rolling Stone, Bloys and his SVP of drama programming Kathleen McCaffrey repeatedly discussed using burner accounts to directly combat critics of their shows on Twitter. According to the publication, there were at least six different text-message exchanges between the two executives that involved using a fake Twitter account to harshly respond to TV critics who gave negative reviews to HBO shows. The messages were reviewed and verified via their metadata.
The texts were provided to Rolling Stone by Sully Temori, a former HBO staffer who filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against HBO, McCaffrey, HBO head of drama Francesca Orsi,...
Between June 2020 and April 2021, as first reported by Rolling Stone, Bloys and his SVP of drama programming Kathleen McCaffrey repeatedly discussed using burner accounts to directly combat critics of their shows on Twitter. According to the publication, there were at least six different text-message exchanges between the two executives that involved using a fake Twitter account to harshly respond to TV critics who gave negative reviews to HBO shows. The messages were reviewed and verified via their metadata.
The texts were provided to Rolling Stone by Sully Temori, a former HBO staffer who filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against HBO, McCaffrey, HBO head of drama Francesca Orsi,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
In June 2020, Casey Bloys, HBO’s then-president of original programming, needed someone to “go on a mission.”
Bloys — who was named HBO’s CEO and chairman in October 2022 — was irked by a tweet from Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk, who had some thoughts about Perry Mason, HBO’s series starring Matthew Rhys as a private detective turned defense attorney in 1930s Los Angeles.
The remake of the original 1960s show carves out an origin story for Mason, showing flashes of him serving in World War I, which VanArendonk felt was weak storytelling.
Bloys — who was named HBO’s CEO and chairman in October 2022 — was irked by a tweet from Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk, who had some thoughts about Perry Mason, HBO’s series starring Matthew Rhys as a private detective turned defense attorney in 1930s Los Angeles.
The remake of the original 1960s show carves out an origin story for Mason, showing flashes of him serving in World War I, which VanArendonk felt was weak storytelling.
- 11/1/2023
- by Cheyenne Roundtree
- Rollingstone.com
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Ghosted, Barry, White House Plumbers and a roundup of Coachella highlights.
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret premiere
Stars Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson walked the carpet alongside Judy Blume and writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig at the film’s L.A. premiere on Saturday.
Abby Ryder Fortson, Judy Blume and Rachel McAdams Amy Brooks, Julie Ansell, Judy Blume, Kelly Fremon Craig, James L. Brooks, Abby Ryder Fortson and Rachel McAdams
Barry premiere
Bill Hader unveiled the fourth and final season of his HBO series on Sunday in L.A., joined by costars Henry Winkler, Anthony Carrigan, Sarah Goldberg and Stephen Root.
Henry Winkler and Bill Hader Stephen Root, Michael Irby, Robert Wisdom, Bill Hader, HBO’s Amy Gravitt, Anthony Carrigan, Sarah Goldberg and Henry Winkler...
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret premiere
Stars Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson walked the carpet alongside Judy Blume and writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig at the film’s L.A. premiere on Saturday.
Abby Ryder Fortson, Judy Blume and Rachel McAdams Amy Brooks, Julie Ansell, Judy Blume, Kelly Fremon Craig, James L. Brooks, Abby Ryder Fortson and Rachel McAdams
Barry premiere
Bill Hader unveiled the fourth and final season of his HBO series on Sunday in L.A., joined by costars Henry Winkler, Anthony Carrigan, Sarah Goldberg and Stephen Root.
Henry Winkler and Bill Hader Stephen Root, Michael Irby, Robert Wisdom, Bill Hader, HBO’s Amy Gravitt, Anthony Carrigan, Sarah Goldberg and Henry Winkler...
- 4/21/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Most are familiar with the Watergate scandal: several burglars were arrested at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters on June 17, 1972; President Richard Nixon’s administration attempted to cover up its involvement in the break-in; and the political crime ultimately led to Nixon’s resignation.
But who were the masterminds behind the Watergate scandal? Their perspectives are revealed in the upcoming HBO limited series, “White House Plumbers.”
“There’s so many different versions, and the one thing that happens in all these versions is the same scene right at the beginning; you see the guys breaking in with flashlights, and then you hear there was an arrest at the Watergate Hotel, or something like that. And that’s it — you never hear about those guys or see them again,” director David Mandel told Variety at the New York premiere of “White House Plumbers” on Monday night. “This is the story about...
But who were the masterminds behind the Watergate scandal? Their perspectives are revealed in the upcoming HBO limited series, “White House Plumbers.”
“There’s so many different versions, and the one thing that happens in all these versions is the same scene right at the beginning; you see the guys breaking in with flashlights, and then you hear there was an arrest at the Watergate Hotel, or something like that. And that’s it — you never hear about those guys or see them again,” director David Mandel told Variety at the New York premiere of “White House Plumbers” on Monday night. “This is the story about...
- 4/19/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Alex Alomar Akpobome, Myha’la Herrold, and Harry Lawtey in ‘Industry’ (Photograph by Simon Ridgway/HBO)
HBO has officially renewed the workplace drama Industry just one month after the season two finale aired. Season two of the popular series debuted in August 2022 and sits at 96 fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Mickey Down and Konrad Kay created the series and serve as writers and executive producers. Writer Jami O’Brien, Jane Tranter, David P. Davis, Ryan Rasmussen, and Ben Irving also executive produce.
“Industry reached new heights in season two, cementing its status as a buzzy hit with addictive storytelling, layered characters, a breakneck pace, and keen observations about contemporary workplace dynamics. We’re incredibly proud of what Mickey and Konrad, Jami O’Brien, Jane Tranter and the team at Bad Wolf, together with our entire cast and crew, accomplished. We couldn’t be more excited to continue our journey with them into season three,...
HBO has officially renewed the workplace drama Industry just one month after the season two finale aired. Season two of the popular series debuted in August 2022 and sits at 96 fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Mickey Down and Konrad Kay created the series and serve as writers and executive producers. Writer Jami O’Brien, Jane Tranter, David P. Davis, Ryan Rasmussen, and Ben Irving also executive produce.
“Industry reached new heights in season two, cementing its status as a buzzy hit with addictive storytelling, layered characters, a breakneck pace, and keen observations about contemporary workplace dynamics. We’re incredibly proud of what Mickey and Konrad, Jami O’Brien, Jane Tranter and the team at Bad Wolf, together with our entire cast and crew, accomplished. We couldn’t be more excited to continue our journey with them into season three,...
- 10/25/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
One of HBO's most addictive series is sticking around.
The premium cabler officially picked up a third season of Industry on Tuesday morning.
The hit drama wrapped up its sophomore season last month and continued to draw acclaim throughout its run.
“Industry reached new heights in season two, cementing its status as a buzzy hit with addictive storytelling, layered characters, a breakneck pace, and keen observations about contemporary workplace dynamics," said Kathleen McCaffrey, Senior Vice President, HBO Programming.
"We’re incredibly proud of what Mickey and Konrad, Jami O’Brien, Jane Tranter and the team at Bad Wolf, together with our entire cast and crew, accomplished."
"We couldn’t be more excited to continue our journey with them into season three.
Industry gives an insider's view of the blackbox of high finance following a group of young bankers as they forge their identities within the pressure cooker environment and sex and...
The premium cabler officially picked up a third season of Industry on Tuesday morning.
The hit drama wrapped up its sophomore season last month and continued to draw acclaim throughout its run.
“Industry reached new heights in season two, cementing its status as a buzzy hit with addictive storytelling, layered characters, a breakneck pace, and keen observations about contemporary workplace dynamics," said Kathleen McCaffrey, Senior Vice President, HBO Programming.
"We’re incredibly proud of what Mickey and Konrad, Jami O’Brien, Jane Tranter and the team at Bad Wolf, together with our entire cast and crew, accomplished."
"We couldn’t be more excited to continue our journey with them into season three.
Industry gives an insider's view of the blackbox of high finance following a group of young bankers as they forge their identities within the pressure cooker environment and sex and...
- 10/25/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
HBO has renewed banking drama series Industry for a third season.
Created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay and produced in the UK by Bad Wolf, Industry gives an insider’s view of the blackbox of high finance following a group of young bankers as they forge their identities within the pressure cooker environment and sex and drug fueled blitz of international bank Pierpoint & Co’s London office.
In Season 2, the grads are no longer allowed to hide behind their graduate status. The market is ripping, and Pierpoint’s back to work or else mandate has the trading floor more charged up and paranoid than ever. New U.S. management will be gasoline on the flames – an injection of cross Atlantic energy that lights a fire under each and every employee. Now Harper (Myha’la Herrold), Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Robert (Harry Lawtey) must drive new business and make new alliances...
Created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay and produced in the UK by Bad Wolf, Industry gives an insider’s view of the blackbox of high finance following a group of young bankers as they forge their identities within the pressure cooker environment and sex and drug fueled blitz of international bank Pierpoint & Co’s London office.
In Season 2, the grads are no longer allowed to hide behind their graduate status. The market is ripping, and Pierpoint’s back to work or else mandate has the trading floor more charged up and paranoid than ever. New U.S. management will be gasoline on the flames – an injection of cross Atlantic energy that lights a fire under each and every employee. Now Harper (Myha’la Herrold), Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Robert (Harry Lawtey) must drive new business and make new alliances...
- 10/25/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
What’s to come for Harper Stern after that wild finale? We’ll soon find out: HBO has renewed Industry for Season 3, the cabler announced on Tuesday.
“Industry reached new heights in Season 2, cementing its status as a buzzy hit with addictive storytelling, layered characters, a breakneck pace, and keen observations about contemporary workplace dynamics,” HBO senior vice president of programming Kathleen McCaffrey said in a statement. “We’re incredibly proud of what Mickey [Down] and Konrad [Kay], Jami O’Brien, Jane Tranter and the team at Bad Wolf, together with our entire cast and crew, accomplished. We couldn’t be more excited...
“Industry reached new heights in Season 2, cementing its status as a buzzy hit with addictive storytelling, layered characters, a breakneck pace, and keen observations about contemporary workplace dynamics,” HBO senior vice president of programming Kathleen McCaffrey said in a statement. “We’re incredibly proud of what Mickey [Down] and Konrad [Kay], Jami O’Brien, Jane Tranter and the team at Bad Wolf, together with our entire cast and crew, accomplished. We couldn’t be more excited...
- 10/25/2022
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
“Industry” is going to play the long game with the market: HBO has renewed the critically hailed finance drama for a third season following its Season 2 finale on Sept. 19.
Created by former traders Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, who already announced that they began penning the third installment prior to renewal, the London-based series follows young hotshot bankers at the daunting and prestigious international bank, Pierpoint & Co.
In Season 2, the grads can no longer hide behind their apprentice status. Fueled by sex, drugs and morally dubious decisions, Harper (Myha’la Herrold), Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Robert (Harry Lawtey) must drive new business and make new alliances both in and out of the office as they seek to take every economic advantage in a post-covid world.
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(Spoiler) In a crushing finale for Harper, Eric (Ken Leung) orchestrated her ousting from the bank — of all things,...
Created by former traders Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, who already announced that they began penning the third installment prior to renewal, the London-based series follows young hotshot bankers at the daunting and prestigious international bank, Pierpoint & Co.
In Season 2, the grads can no longer hide behind their apprentice status. Fueled by sex, drugs and morally dubious decisions, Harper (Myha’la Herrold), Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Robert (Harry Lawtey) must drive new business and make new alliances both in and out of the office as they seek to take every economic advantage in a post-covid world.
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(Spoiler) In a crushing finale for Harper, Eric (Ken Leung) orchestrated her ousting from the bank — of all things,...
- 10/25/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
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HBO’s investment in Industry is paying off.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed premium cable network has handed out a third-season renewal for the finance drama from creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay. The pickup arrives a month after the show’s eight-episode sophomore run concluded.
“Industry reached new heights in season two, cementing its status as a buzzy hit with addictive storytelling, layered characters, a breakneck pace, and keen observations about contemporary workplace dynamics,” said Kathleen McCaffrey, senior vp HBO programming. “We’re incredibly proud of what Mickey and Konrad, Jami O’Brien, Jane Tranter and the team at Bad Wolf, together with our entire cast and crew, accomplished. We couldn’t be more excited to continue our journey with them into season three.”
Industry, which is co-produced in partnership with the BBC, is certified fresh with a 96 percent rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
HBO’s investment in Industry is paying off.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed premium cable network has handed out a third-season renewal for the finance drama from creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay. The pickup arrives a month after the show’s eight-episode sophomore run concluded.
“Industry reached new heights in season two, cementing its status as a buzzy hit with addictive storytelling, layered characters, a breakneck pace, and keen observations about contemporary workplace dynamics,” said Kathleen McCaffrey, senior vp HBO programming. “We’re incredibly proud of what Mickey and Konrad, Jami O’Brien, Jane Tranter and the team at Bad Wolf, together with our entire cast and crew, accomplished. We couldn’t be more excited to continue our journey with them into season three.”
Industry, which is co-produced in partnership with the BBC, is certified fresh with a 96 percent rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
- 10/25/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Industry” has been renewed for Season 3 at HBO.
The British series, which is a co-production with the BBC, concluded its second season on Sept. 19. The cast for the series includes: Myha’la Herrold, Marisa Abela, Harry Lawtey, David Jonsson, Ken Leung, Conor MacNeill, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Indy Lewis, Katrine de Candole, Jay Duplass, Sonny Poon Tip, Adam Levy, Sarah Parish, Nicholas Bishop, Sagar Radia, Mark Dexter, and Caoilfhionn Dunne.
The show focuses on the London office of the fictional international bank Pierpoint & Co. It follows a group of recent graduates and now young bankers as they try to stay afloat in the ultra-competitive world of high finance.
“’Industry’ reached new heights in season two, cementing its status as a buzzy hit with addictive storytelling, layered characters, a breakneck pace, and keen observations about contemporary workplace dynamics,” said Kathleen McCaffrey, senior vice president of HBO Programming. “We’re incredibly proud of what Mickey and Konrad,...
The British series, which is a co-production with the BBC, concluded its second season on Sept. 19. The cast for the series includes: Myha’la Herrold, Marisa Abela, Harry Lawtey, David Jonsson, Ken Leung, Conor MacNeill, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Indy Lewis, Katrine de Candole, Jay Duplass, Sonny Poon Tip, Adam Levy, Sarah Parish, Nicholas Bishop, Sagar Radia, Mark Dexter, and Caoilfhionn Dunne.
The show focuses on the London office of the fictional international bank Pierpoint & Co. It follows a group of recent graduates and now young bankers as they try to stay afloat in the ultra-competitive world of high finance.
“’Industry’ reached new heights in season two, cementing its status as a buzzy hit with addictive storytelling, layered characters, a breakneck pace, and keen observations about contemporary workplace dynamics,” said Kathleen McCaffrey, senior vice president of HBO Programming. “We’re incredibly proud of what Mickey and Konrad,...
- 10/25/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
On Saturday the topic of “power” in the industry took center stage at the “It’s a Power Play” panel at the Atx Television Festival.
With the current #MeToo movement and the push for inclusive voices to be heard on television, Jessica Rhoades, Salim Akil, Pam Veasey, Mauricio Mota and HBO’s Svp Programming Kathleen McCaffrey dove deep into the right and the wrong of the power dynamics that have existed in entertainment and the change and struggle surrounding it.
One hour was not enough for the panel to unpack the topic, but the panelists gave meaningful insight to their experiences in the industry as women and people of color. Strides have been made when it comes to marginalized communities in Hollywood, they says, but to achieve a level playing field, people in power need...
With the current #MeToo movement and the push for inclusive voices to be heard on television, Jessica Rhoades, Salim Akil, Pam Veasey, Mauricio Mota and HBO’s Svp Programming Kathleen McCaffrey dove deep into the right and the wrong of the power dynamics that have existed in entertainment and the change and struggle surrounding it.
One hour was not enough for the panel to unpack the topic, but the panelists gave meaningful insight to their experiences in the industry as women and people of color. Strides have been made when it comes to marginalized communities in Hollywood, they says, but to achieve a level playing field, people in power need...
- 6/9/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
In an era of #MeToo revelations, the pressing question is what comes next to fundamentally shift the toxic behavior that often festers in the industry.
“I think we’re in the beginning of accountability. It’s scratching the surface,” “East Los High” executive producer Mauricio Mota said at the Atx Television Festival Saturday.
It’s been more than eight months since the wave of allegations came out against Harvey Weinstein, et al., and Mota noted one change is that some people are more careful about expressing themselves.
“Every week I hear a different story about ‘That person is thinking five times before saying something in the writers’ room.’ That’s a good sign, but it’s not change. It just means the bully is really controlling the words he or she says. …Our industry has so many rules; you need to go through this specific gate keeper. Because of those rules,...
“I think we’re in the beginning of accountability. It’s scratching the surface,” “East Los High” executive producer Mauricio Mota said at the Atx Television Festival Saturday.
It’s been more than eight months since the wave of allegations came out against Harvey Weinstein, et al., and Mota noted one change is that some people are more careful about expressing themselves.
“Every week I hear a different story about ‘That person is thinking five times before saying something in the writers’ room.’ That’s a good sign, but it’s not change. It just means the bully is really controlling the words he or she says. …Our industry has so many rules; you need to go through this specific gate keeper. Because of those rules,...
- 6/9/2018
- by Marisa Roffman
- Variety Film + TV
It might've been 10 a.m., but that didn't stop the panelists on Saturday's Atx Television Festival panel about power dynamics in Hollywood from speaking about very real issues, from educating people about privilege to fighting for empathy and integrity in the industry.
Salim Akil (Black Lightning), Jessica Rhoades (Sharp Objects), Mauricio Mota (East Los High), Pam Veasey (CSI: Cyber, Nash Bridges) and Kathleen McCaffrey (senior vp HBO Programming) discussed the importance of setting examples in writers rooms and speaking out against abuses of power.
The panelists all agreed that the first step in helping marginalized people ...
Salim Akil (Black Lightning), Jessica Rhoades (Sharp Objects), Mauricio Mota (East Los High), Pam Veasey (CSI: Cyber, Nash Bridges) and Kathleen McCaffrey (senior vp HBO Programming) discussed the importance of setting examples in writers rooms and speaking out against abuses of power.
The panelists all agreed that the first step in helping marginalized people ...
Marcy Carsey, an executive producer on the original run of “Roseanne,” says she would not reboot the ABC sitcom without titular star Roseanne Barr.
“I would have a very difficult time. I think I would not,” Carsey answered when asked by The Hollywood Reporter about the possibility during Friday’s Atx Television Festival. “I think I would just say, ‘Ok, we had a wonderful run. I love the show we did all those years ago and I would just move on.”
We’ll see if ABC and producers Carsey-Werner, who are reportedly discussing options for such a Roseanne-less “Roseanne,” heed that advice. One leading thought is to center the show around Sara Gilbert’s Darlene. Gilbert, a host on CBS’ “The Talk,” is credited with putting together this year’s “Roseanne.”
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“I am very proud of the show we did originally,...
“I would have a very difficult time. I think I would not,” Carsey answered when asked by The Hollywood Reporter about the possibility during Friday’s Atx Television Festival. “I think I would just say, ‘Ok, we had a wonderful run. I love the show we did all those years ago and I would just move on.”
We’ll see if ABC and producers Carsey-Werner, who are reportedly discussing options for such a Roseanne-less “Roseanne,” heed that advice. One leading thought is to center the show around Sara Gilbert’s Darlene. Gilbert, a host on CBS’ “The Talk,” is credited with putting together this year’s “Roseanne.”
Also Read: Roseanne Barr Gets Porn Offer After ABC Cancellation
“I am very proud of the show we did originally,...
- 6/8/2018
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
From 3rd Rock From the Sun to That ’70s Show, Marcy Carsey is a television executive behind some of the most iconic sitcoms that shaped kids and entertained adults in the ’80s and ’90s, many of which remain relevant today. This year at the Atx Television Festival, Carsey was the recipient of the Atx Award in Television Excellence and on Friday morning she chatted with Kathleen McCaffrey, Svp Programming at HBO, about a career that has spanned more than 35 years — and which included both Roseanne and The Cosby Show.
Carsey is one-half of the founding team of the production company Carsey-Werner (the other half being Tom Werner), which produced the original Roseanne and The Cosby Show, both of which have titular stars that have been part of recent headline-making controversies.
It was inevitable that McCaffrey would ask about Roseanne, but Carsey, who had a positive and delightful energy on Friday morning,...
Carsey is one-half of the founding team of the production company Carsey-Werner (the other half being Tom Werner), which produced the original Roseanne and The Cosby Show, both of which have titular stars that have been part of recent headline-making controversies.
It was inevitable that McCaffrey would ask about Roseanne, but Carsey, who had a positive and delightful energy on Friday morning,...
- 6/8/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Marcy Carsey is finally speaking out about Roseanne and Bill Cosby.
The Roseanne and Cosby Show producer addressed the shows' controversies at Atx Television Festival, where she was being honored with the Atx Award in Television Excellence. In a conversation with HBO senior vp programming Kathleen McCaffrey, Carsey — who left the business in 2005 — was first asked about Roseanne's recent cancellation, following star Roseanne Barr's racist tweet about Valerie Jarrett.
"I am very proud of the show we did originally," Carsey said of Roseanne, adding that she didn't have any part in the revival but enjoyed ...
The Roseanne and Cosby Show producer addressed the shows' controversies at Atx Television Festival, where she was being honored with the Atx Award in Television Excellence. In a conversation with HBO senior vp programming Kathleen McCaffrey, Carsey — who left the business in 2005 — was first asked about Roseanne's recent cancellation, following star Roseanne Barr's racist tweet about Valerie Jarrett.
"I am very proud of the show we did originally," Carsey said of Roseanne, adding that she didn't have any part in the revival but enjoyed ...
On Thursday, Oct. 26, the cast and crew of HBO’s The Deuce spoke on a panel at the New York Television Festival as part of its creative keynote series. The panel consisted of star and producer Maggie Gyllenhaal, executive producer/director Michelle MacLaren, executive producer Nina Kostroff-Noble and senior vp programming at HBO Kathleen McCaffrey. It was moderated by Slate’s television critic Willa Paskin.
The Deuce tells the story of sex workers in the emerging porn industry during the early 1970s. The series has highlighted sexual violence against women, and though the story takes place more than 40 years ago,...
The Deuce tells the story of sex workers in the emerging porn industry during the early 1970s. The series has highlighted sexual violence against women, and though the story takes place more than 40 years ago,...
- 10/27/2017
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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