Topic: Home Box Office Inc.

A fourth major broadcast network and actor Jake Gyllenhaal (JIHL'-ihn-hahl) are adding their support to the ambitious fundraiser "Stand Up to Cancer."Fox TV will join previously announced ABC, CBS and NBC in donating a simultaneous commercial-free hour of prime-time for the September ...
ESPN hands ball to filmmakers, and they run with it, with good returns for `30 for 30' seriesESPN's "30 for 30" sports documentary series is approaching halftime with an upbeat spirit and momentum on its side.The sports network launched "30 for 30" ...
HBO renews comedy series `Eastbound & Down' for second seasonHBO has renewed the raunchy, dark comedy series " Down" for a second season.The series stars Danny McBride as Kenny Powers, who becomes a substitute teacher in his North Carolina hometown after his ...
Bob Costas says he is free to speak mind on MLB Network; new job costs him HBO gigBob Costas insists he is free to speak his mind about baseball, even though he's now an employee of the new MLB Network. "Costas said ...
Bob Costas says he is free to speak mind on MLB Network; new job costs him HBO gigBob Costas insists he is free to speak his mind about baseball, even though he's now an employee of the new MLB Network. "Costas said ...

HBO to Make Bonds Biopic

Ron Shelton (White Men Can't Jump, Tin Cup, Hollywood Homicide) will direct a movie based on a book about about San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds for HBO Films.Variety reports: 10733285&bid=informcom" /> Copyright 2007  The New York Observer