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[03/08/24 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Week of March 4-8
Updates include: FOX's "Doc" rounds out principal cast; Amazon sets leads in "We Were Liars"; and Christian Kane returns for The CW's "The Librarians: The Next Chapter."

[03/01/24 - 06:00 AM]
Season Three of the Max Original Comedy Series "Hacks" Debuts May 2
The nine-episode season debuts with two episodes, followed by two new episodes each week, concluding with the season finale on May 30.

[02/28/24 - 10:00 AM]
Helen Hunt, Christina Hendricks, Christopher Lloyd, Dan Bucatinsky, George Wallace, and Tony Goldwyn Join Season Three of "Hacks"
The Emmy-winning and critically acclaimed comedy series returns this spring.

[02/23/24 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Week of February 19-23
Updates include: Netflix eyes "Virgin River" prequel series; FOX gives presentation order to "Meet the Kumars"; and Olivia Munn cast in Jon Hamm-led "Your Friends and Neighbors" at Apple TV+.

[12/06/23 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Max Releases Brand Spot Showcasing New Footage from Expansive 2024 HBO and Max Original Programming Lineup
"The Sympathizer," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Industry," "Jerrod Carmichael: Reality Show," "The Jinx - Part Two," "My Brilliant Friend," "Elizabeth," "The Franchise," "The Penguin," "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School," "Tokyo Vice," and "Hacks" are among the showcased projects.

[11/03/23 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Week of October 30-November 3
Updates include: Paramount details "Yellowstone" franchise's future; HBO, Max give target dates for originals; and "Chapelwaite," "Joe Pickett" and "Wellmania" among latest to get the axe.

[05/17/23 - 08:18 AM]
What's on Max: Launch Through June 2023
Max will launch with brand new originals "SmartLess: On the Road," "How to Create a Sex Scandal," "What Am I Eating? With Zooey Deschanel," "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai," "Clone High," and documentary "Bama Rush," plus blockbuster hit "Shazam! Fury of the Gods."

[05/04/23 - 11:56 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 4
Updates include: WGA strike triggers multiple series to pause; "Saturday Night Live" reveals guest hosts for nixed episodes; and Paramount+ commissions "Mafia Spies" series.

[02/23/23 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 23
Updates include: Jesse Armstrong confirms "Succession" to end with upcoming season; Ashley Park to recur on Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building"; and Netflix eyes TV take of "Something Is Killing the Children" comic book.

[12/21/22 - 03:00 PM]
Video: New HBO Max Brand Spot Highlights Platform's Expansive 2023 Original Programming Lineup
This brand spot showcases new HBO Originals including drama series "The Last of Us," debuting January 15, limited series "White House Plumbers," debuting in March, and "The Idol," "True Detective: Night Country" and "Rain Dogs."

[07/12/22 - 10:38 AM]
HBO/HBO Max Receive 140 Emmy Nominations, The Most of Any Network or Platform This Year
"Succession" received 25 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series.

[06/16/22 - 08:00 AM]
HBO Max Renews Emmy Award-Winning Comedy Series "Hacks" for a Third Season
Season two, which explores the evolving dark mentorship between legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her young, entitled writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder), premiered to critical acclaim on May 12 and is streaming now on HBO Max.

[04/26/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Hacks" Season 2 - Official Trailer - HBO Max
The Emmy-award winning Max Original is back for more, with Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and Ava (Hannah Einbinder) setting out on tour.

[04/21/22 - 11:09 AM]
This May Stream "Hacks," "The Staircase," "The Time Traveler's Wife," "George Carlin's American Dream" and More on HBO Max
Newly announced return dates include "That Damn Michael Che" (May 26) and "Tig n' Seek" (May 26).

[04/14/22 - 10:00 AM]
Season Two of the Emmy Award-Winning Comedy Series "Hacks" Debuts May 12 on HBO Max
The eight-episode season continues with two new episodes a week, concluding June 2.

[04/08/22 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 8
Updates include: CBS orders sixth season of "SWAT"; Deon Cole scores title role on "Average Joe" at BET+; and Malcolm Barrett to lead "The Hug Machine" at CBS.

[03/18/22 - 09:30 AM]
Laurie Metcalf, Martha Kelly, Ming-Na Wen and Margaret Cho Join Season Two of "Hacks"
Jean Smart, an Emmy winner for her performance in season one of the series, is set to return with Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Jane Adams, who were all nominated for Emmys for season one.

[12/22/21 - 06:02 AM]
Video: HBO Max Reveals New Campaign Spot Highlighting Upcoming Originals, Warner Bros. Streaming Exclusives, Hit Movies and More Arriving in 2022
Following a year marked by groundbreaking hits, the spot signifies HBO Max's continued commitment to deliver audiences fresh and imaginative content, featuring bold, iconic characters from the world's best creators - all in one place.

[08/30/21 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 30
Updates include: The CW orders "Nancy Drew" spin-off "Tom Swift" to series; Emily VanCamp to exit FOX's "The Resident"; and Kyle Chandler boards "Mayor of Kingstown" at Paramount+.

[08/09/21 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 9
Updates include: Jackie Earle Haley among latest bound for Showtime's "The First Lady"; "Hacks" co-creator Jen Statsky extends overall deal with Universal; and Beth Goddard tapped for Starz's "The Serpent Queen."

[06/08/21 - 12:31 PM]
HBO Max Renews Acclaimed Comedy Series "Hacks" for a Second Season
The first season will conclude this Thursday, June 10 with the final two episodes.

[05/20/21 - 07:01 AM]
"In the Heights," "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It," and All Eight Harry Potter Films Arrive on HBO Max This June
The season 1 part 2 premiere of "Genera+ion," documentary "Revolution Rent," season four of "Summer Camp Island," the second seasons of "The Fungies" and "Full Bloom," the competition series hosted by celebrity florist Simon Lycett, and "Starstruck," premiere in the month as well.

[04/28/21 - 10:59 AM]
Video: HBO Max Unveils Trailer and Key Art for "Hacks," Debuting May 13
The series explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old (Hannah Einbinder).

[04/22/21 - 11:01 AM]
Angelina Jolie in "Those Who Wish Me Dead," "Tenet," "In Treatment," New Dark Comedy Series "Hacks" and "Adventure Time: Distant Lands - Together Again" Arrive on HBO Max This May
Also on tap are a new season of "Gomorrah" and the Andrew Scott/Ruth Wilson-led film "Oslo."

[02/08/21 - 01:37 PM]
Hannah Einbinder and Carl Clemons-Hopkins Star in the Untitled Jean Smart Comedy Series
The series, due this spring on HBO Max, is created by Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky.

[01/01/21 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 28-January 1
Updates include: the five major studios will place their Southern California-based series on an extended hiatus due to the state's surge in coronavirus cases.

[05/05/20 - 01:01 PM]
HBO Max Gives Series Order to Dark Comedy Project from Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky
Emmy Award(R)-winning actress Jean Smart has been cast to star in the comedy series, which will explore a dark mentorship that forms between a Las Vegas diva (Smart) and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.

[01/28/20 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 28
Updates include: FOX issues pilot order to "The Big Leap"; Margarita Levieva to star in Netflix's "In from the Cold"; and Matthew McConaughey, Nic Pizzolatto re-team for FX's "Redeemer."







HACKS (MAX)
Returns Thursday, May 2
BROADCAST HISTORY:
5/13/21 - ???
STATUS:
returning this spring (yet to premiere)
TIME SLOT:
thursdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
3 (9 episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
DESCRIPTION:
(from HBO Max's web site, May 2022) To salvage her waning career, legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance is forced to team up with an entitled, outcast television writer in this hilariously dark comedy series.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Carl Clemons-Hopkins as Marcus
· Christopher McDonald
· Hannah Einbinder as Ava
· Jean Smart as Deborah Vance
· Johnny Sibilly
· Kaitlin Olson
· Mark Indelicato
· Meg Stalter
· Paul W. Downs
· Poppy Liu
· Rose Abdoo
CREW INFORMATION:
· David Miner as EP
· Jen Statsky as CRTR/EP
· Lucia Aniello as CRTR/EP/DIR (Pilot)
· Michael Schur as EP
· Morgan Sackett as EP
· Paul W. Downs as CRTR/EP
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (single-camera)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· 3 Arts Entertainment
· First Thought Productions
· Fremulon
· Paulilu Productions
· Universal Television