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[01/04/13 - 01:46 PM]
HBO/Cinemax Programming Overview
The pay channels issue their biannual recap of their upcoming offerings.

[01/04/13 - 01:45 PM]
Michael Douglas and Matt Damon Star in HBO Films' "Behind the Candelabra," Executive Produced by Jerry Weintraub, Directed by Steven Soderbergh, from a Script by Richard LaGravenese
Dan Aykroyd, Scott Bakula, Rob Lowe, Tom Papa, Paul Reiser and Debbie Reynolds also star in the project.

[08/01/12 - 02:04 PM]
HBO/Cinemax 2012-2013 Programming Overview
The networks release their biannual programming recaps for the rest of the year and beyond.

[06/29/12 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 29
Updates include: NBC details characters for its "The Office" spin-off; Warner Bros. Television picks up options on FOX's "Guilty"; and Elle Macpherson won't return as host of "Fashion Star."

[06/21/12 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 21
Updates include: Blair Brown, David Monahan bound for USA's "Political Animals"; Tom Papa cast in HBO's "Behind the Candelabra"; and Kevin Pereira to host "Let's Ask America."

[06/15/12 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 15
Updates include: Cheyenne Jackson lands role on NBC's "Mockingbird Lane"; CBS orders pilot for "Draw Something"; and Matt Warburton to oversee FOX's "The Mindy Project."

[06/13/12 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 13
Updates include: NBC gives pilot order to "Secret Lives of Husband and Wives"; Aaron Paul in talks to star in HBO's "The Missionary"; and Luke Kirby joins Sundance's "Rectify."

[10/11/11 - 10:01 AM]
Steven Soderbergh and Jerry Weintraub Bring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon to HBO for HBO Films' "Behind the Candelabra"
The film "takes a behind-the-scenes look at the tempestuous relationship between legendary entertainer Liberace and Scott Thorson, his younger live-in lover."







BEHIND THE CANDELABRA (HBO)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
5/26/13
STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series in the can
DESCRIPTION:
(from HBO's press release, January 2013) BEHIND THE CANDELABRA: Starring Academy Award(R) winners Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, this drama takes a behind-the-scenes look at the tempestuous relationship between legendary entertainer Liberace and Scott Thorson, his younger live-in lover. Directed by Academy Award(R) winner Steven Soderbergh from a script by Oscar(R) nominee Richard LaGravenese, the film is executive produced by Emmy(R) winner Jerry Weintraub and produced by Gregory Jacobs, Susan Ekins and Michael Polaire. Debuts this spring.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Cheyenne Jackson as Jerry O'Rourke
· Dan Aykroyd
· Debbie Reynolds
· Matt Damon as Scott Thorson
· Michael Douglas as Liberace
· Paul Reiser as Mr. Felder
· Rob Lowe
· Tom Papa as Ray Arnett
CREW INFORMATION:
· Gregory Jacobs as PROD
· Jerry Weintraub as EP
· Richard LaGravenese as WRTR
· Steven Soderbergh as DIR
· Susan Ekins as PROD
GENRE(S):
· mow
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· HBO Films