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Lanterns Episode 2 Digs Deeper Into a Looming Manhunter Mystery
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Lanterns Episode 2 Digs Deeper Into a Looming Manhunter Mystery

In Lanterns’ second episode, Hal Jordan mentors John Stewart as they investigate a mysterious alien presence in Rushville. A living green bird hints at new powers, Hal pursues clues while stubbornly contending with local authority, and John uncovers a larger threat: a Manhunter linked to past Green Lanterns. With a 48-hour countdown looming and Sinestro looming in the shadows, the season widens its conspiracy as both Hal and John confront who or what is really behind the danger to Earth.

HBO Max Orders Jimmy Olsen Mockumentary: The People v. Gorilla Grodd
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HBO Max Orders Jimmy Olsen Mockumentary: The People v. Gorilla Grodd

HBO Max has ordered The People v. Gorilla Grodd, an eight-episode mockumentary following Daily Planet staffer Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo) directing and starring in a true-crime doc about whether Gorilla Grodd was wrongly convicted, with Gorilla Grodd played by Jimmy Tatro; the series comes from American Vandal creators Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda and will explore a lighter side of the DCU.

Gorilla Grodd Mockumentary Lands on HBO Max with Gisondo and Tatro
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Gorilla Grodd Mockumentary Lands on HBO Max with Gisondo and Tatro

HBO Max is moving forward with an eight-episode mockumentary, The People v. Gorilla Grodd, starring Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen and Jimmy Tatro as Gorilla Grodd. From American Vandal creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, the true-crime–style series follows Olsen reopening the case to see if the superintelligent ape Grodd was wrongly convicted, with a DC-driven ensemble and executive producers including James Gunn and Peter Safran.

HBO Max Orders Jimmy Olsen-Gorilla Grodd Docu-Style Spinoff
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HBO Max Orders Jimmy Olsen-Gorilla Grodd Docu-Style Spinoff

HBO Max has given an eight-episode, straight-to-series order to The People v. Gorilla Grodd, a half-hour, docu-style spinoff from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television about Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen reopening Gorilla Grodd’s murder case. Starring Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen and Jimmy Tatro as Grodd, with Beck Bennett, Mikaela Hoover and Wendell Pierce in supporting roles, the eight-episode series is produced by James Gunn and Peter Safran, with Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault serving as showrunners.

Lanterns Lands Among HBO Max’s Biggest Premieres, Notching 9.3M Global Viewers in 3 Days
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Lanterns Lands Among HBO Max’s Biggest Premieres, Notching 9.3M Global Viewers in 3 Days

Lanterns debuted to 9.3 million global cross‑platform viewers and 6.6 million in the U.S. in its first three days on HBO/HBO Max, placing it among HBO Max’s top five premieres and outpacing several DC tentpoles; the series has also topped HBO Max’s daily Top 10 since launch. From creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King, Lanterns follows John Stewart and Hal Jordan as they investigate a murder with cosmic ties in the American heartland, with new episodes airing Sundays at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

Lanterns Season 2 Takes Shape Ahead of Renewal Decision
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Lanterns Season 2 Takes Shape Ahead of Renewal Decision

Even as Lanterns debuts, showrunner Chris Mundy says he’s already six weeks into outlining a potential Season 2 with Christopher Cantwell, though no green light has been given. If renewed, the team intends a slightly different, fresher take using the same leads—Hal Jordan and John Stewart—while keeping audiences engaged. Lanterns airs Sundays on HBO/HBO Max, but the fate of a second season remains uncertain.

Lanterns Debut Maps a Dark, Ambitious Green Lantern Tale
entertainment7 days ago

Lanterns Debut Maps a Dark, Ambitious Green Lantern Tale

The Lanterns pilot introduces Hal Jordan and John Stewart amid a violent, mystery-filled setup that jumps between a 1996 origin and a 2026 aftermath. As Hal’s ring transfers history and a secret alien plot unfolds, John trains under Hal while a xenophobic town and a powerful militia loom. The episode ends with Hal seemingly sidelined and a different Green Lantern in play, setting up a larger, perilous arc ahead.

Lanterns LA Premiere Lights Up Red Carpet for Chandler and Pierre
entertainment10 days ago

Lanterns LA Premiere Lights Up Red Carpet for Chandler and Pierre

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre led the Lanterns premiere for HBO/DC Studios’ series from Mundy, Lindelof and Tom King, drawing a star-studded LA turnout as the show debuts August 16 on HBO/HBO Max; the sci‑fi mystery follows John Stewart and Hal Jordan investigating a rural murder, with a cast that includes Kelly MacDonald, Jason Ritter, Poorna Jagannathan and more.

Lanterns to Light Up Sundays as HBO/DC Series Sets Eight-Episode Run
television11 days ago

Lanterns to Light Up Sundays as HBO/DC Series Sets Eight-Episode Run

HBO and DC Studios’ Lanterns, a new DC Original series, centers on John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. The eight-episode season will air weekly on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max, with the finale on October 4, 2026. The cast includes Kelly Macdonald, Laura Linney, Nathan Fillion and others; the show is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, with Mundy as showrunner, and produced by Mundy, Lindelof, King, James Gunn, Peter Safran and more. Based on DC Comics’ Green Lantern characters, Lanterns comes from HBO in partnership with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios.

Zaslav Frames Paramount-WBD Tie-Up as Tough Yet Inspiring for the Crew
business18 days ago

Zaslav Frames Paramount-WBD Tie-Up as Tough Yet Inspiring for the Crew

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav says the Paramount-WBD merger has been challenging amid regulatory scrutiny, but the company’s 40,000-strong workforce has delivered an inspiring, hard-working performance. He remains confident the deal will close, touts DC Studios’ slate and a strong film pipeline, notes UK clearance amid ongoing U.S. antitrust cases, and mentions a potential $550 million golden parachute if the merger proceeds.

Zaslav: DC Sticking to Plan as 'Man of Tomorrow' Superman Shines
entertainment18 days ago

Zaslav: DC Sticking to Plan as 'Man of Tomorrow' Superman Shines

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav says the DC plan remains unchanged after Supergirl’s underperformance, praising James Gunn’s work on the upcoming Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow and outlining a robust pipeline (including Reeves’ Batman follow-up, Clayface, Lanterns) with 14 film releases this year rising to 19 in 2027 as DC brings projects to market when ready.