Friday Night Lights
‘Shooting Stars’ Review: Peacock’s Lovingly Sanitized LeBron James Origin Story
The film tells the story of the basketball star's close friendships with his high-school teammates known as the "Fab Five."
- By
Jason Katims on ‘Dear Edward’ Finale, ‘As We See It’ Cancellation and What’s Next
[This story contains spoilers to the season finale of Dear Edward, “Shelter.”] Apple’s adaptation of Dear Edward has wrapped its first season with an upbeat finale that jumped 10 weeks forward and set up a potential second season of the plane crash drama from Friday Night Lights and Parenthood showrunner Jason Katims. While Apple has […]
- By
‘Friday Night Lights’ Director Peter Berg on the Power of Football and His Long-Simmering Rihanna Doc
Peter Berg didn’t know how to respond to the 2020 murder of George Floyd. It was not the Minneapolis that the filmmaker, a graduate of Saint Paul’s Macalester College, thought he knew. Eventually, he turned to football, as he had before in his career — following the predominantly Black players at the city’s North Community […]
- By
Touchdown! Hollywood’s Best Football Movies
From 'Jerry Maguire' to 'Friday Night Lights' and many gems in between, sports films never fail to entertain. Ahead of the Super Bowl, now is the time to re-visit some classics and get knee-deep into fast-paced and frenetic drama.
- By
‘Friday Night Lights’ Reunion: Connie Britton to Star in Jason Katims Apple Series ‘Dear Edward’
Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can’t lose? Friday Night Lights creator Jason Katims is reuniting with his former leading lady, Connie Britton, for a new Apple series based on author Ann Napolitano’s best-seller, Dear Edward. The drama, which has been picked up with a 10-episode series order, also stars Orange Is the New Black grad Taylor […]
- By
Netflix’s New Releases Coming in August 2021
The summer may be winding down everywhere else, but Netflix is heating up with a host of big- and small-screen debuts, as well as its regular new rotation of existing TV shows and films. Later this month, the streamer is set to launch the much anticipated dark fantasy The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf. Produced […]
- By
Taylor Kitsch on ‘Shadowplay’ and Taking on Darker Roles: “It’s the Most Fulfilling”
Taylor Kitsch talks about his new TV series 'Shadowplay,' which premieres at the CanneSeries Television Festival, and why he's taking on darker roles: "It's more my wheelhouse now ... it's the most fulfilling."
- By
America to Us: Hollywood Reporter TV Critics Pick 11 Great Shows to Celebrate the Fourth of July
The Hollywood Reporter's TV critics explore 11 shows that embody, reflect or examine American virtues and failings, as well as a measure of optimism.
- By
Rachel McAdams, Jason Ritter to Host Event Honoring Scott and Kelsey Porter
'Friday Night Lights' star Scott Porter is teaming with his A-list friends and co-stars for a personal cause. The actor and his wife, Kelsey, are being honored as part of this year's fifth annual Freeze HD event, which raises money and awareness for the fight against Huntington's disease.
- By
George Clooney’s ‘Catch-22’ Sells to China’s iQiyi
Chinese streaming platform iQiyi has picked up the George Clooney Hulu miniseries 'Catch-22.'
- By
Connie Britton on Returning to Her Creepy ‘American Horror Story’ Home, ‘Dirty John’ and Why a ‘FNL’ Reboot Is Off Limits
Connie Britton talks to The Hollywood Reporter about her 'American Horror Story' return, upcoming show Bravo's 'Dirty John' and why she has no interest in rebooting 'Friday Night Lights.'
- By
Amazon Prime Nabs ‘Friday Night Lights’ Streaming Rights
The service makes the beloved series available to fans again months after Netflix stopped streaming the high school football drama.
- By