Today in Pop Culture History: June 1
June 1 highlights: Conan O’Brien takes over the Tonight Show (2009), Ali battles Frazier in the Thrilla in Manila (1975), CNN launches (1980), and Godzilla: King of the Monsters hits theaters (2019).
HBO
HBO And BBC One Renew HIS DARK MATERIALS For A Third Season
HBO and BBC One have renewed His Dark Materials for a third season. The final season will complete the story of the fantasy trilogy on television.
HBO Max to Launch December 17 on Roku Devices
HBO Max arrives on Roku devices on December 17 following a new agreement between Roku and WarnerMedia. The app joins Roku’s streaming platform in time for major holiday premieres.
NEWS: HBO Max Available on PlayStation®5
HBO Max is now available on PlayStation 5 in the U.S., expanding the streaming app to Sony’s newest console. Subscribers can find it in the PS5 media home.
NEWS: HBO Max App Launches on Xfinity X1 and Flex
HBO Max arrives on Xfinity X1 and Flex. See how Comcast customers can start streaming movies and shows.
HBO Orders A24 Limited Series IRMA VEP Starring Alicia Vikander
HBO orders A24’s Irma Vep limited series starring Alicia Vikander. Here’s what we know so far.
TBS and Team Coco to Reveal New Line of Limited Edition Conan Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures on “CONAN” on December 7
TBS and Team Coco reveal limited edition Conan Funko Pop! figures on CONAN December 7. See the collectible details.
Warner Bros. Pictures Group Announces Innovative, Hybrid Distribution Model For Its 2021 Theatrical Slate
Warner Bros. announces a hybrid model for its 2021 theatrical slate. See what it means for moviegoers.
Award-Winning Director X Creates “Boundless” Ad Campaign for TNT’s “AEW DYNAMITE”
Director X creates the Boundless campaign for TNT’s AEW Dynamite. Wrestling fans, see the details.
Ernie Hudson Panel
Ernie Hudson discusses Ghostbusters, The Crow, and more — on playing Winston Zeddemore, Hollywood longevity, fan conventions, and his beloved following.