Max is HBO Max Again; Other Upfront Headlines, Including YouTube’s Lady Gaga Showcase; Eddie Redmayne (“The Day of the Jackal”)
“The Day of the Jackal” star Eddie Redmayne
on what drew him to that Peacock series. Also, the Roundtable is coming from
New York, as Mike and Clayton recount the week’s worth of TV upfront
presentations – including Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to reinstate the
“HBO Max” name to Max, and also what was Lady Gaga doing at the YouTube upfront
event?
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Trump’s Hollywood Tariffs, Emmy Talk Show Conundrum and ‘The Daily Show’s’ Ronny Chieng on Becoming a U.S. Citizen Now
“The Daily Show” exec producer/star Ronny Chieng on what it’s like on
the set in this current administration. Also, how he’s working on a live
follow-up to his “Love to Hate It” special, plus what it means to become a
citizen in 2025. Meanwhile, the Roundtable dissects Trump's new Hollywood
tariffs plan, and looks at the confusing Emmy variety talk and sketch
categories.
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Questlove (“Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music”)
The Roots member Questlove, who has become
a prolific documentarian in his spare time, talks about co-directing “Ladies
& Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” among his other projects. Also: The
Roundtable discusses Oscar rules changes, and the Emmy category for outstanding
drama actress.
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Conan O’Brien (“Conan O’Brien Must Go”)
Conan O’Brien on his new season of Max’s
“Conan O’Brien Must Go,” as well as his decision to return to host the Oscars
again next year, and what to expect in his upcoming dramatic role in the film
“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” Also, the Roundtable looks at the Emmy lead actor
categories.
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Bruce Springsteen and Thom Zimny (“Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band”)
Bruce Springsteen and director Thom
Zimny on their Hulu/Disney+ doc “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street
Band.” Also, the Roundtable sets the stage for a unpredictable Emmy season.
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