HBO Renews ‘The Newsroom’ and ‘True Blood’

The verdict is in.

The paid cable network, HBO has ordered a second season of “The Newsroom,” hours after it aired the second episode. However, there is no word when the season will air.

“The Newsroom,” the series created and produced by Aaron Sorkin, the creator of “The West Wing,” and the screenwriter of The Social Network, stars Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, Alison Pill, Dev Patel, John Gallagher, Jr., Olivia Munn, Thomas Sadoski, Sam Waterston, and Jane Fonda.

The hour-long series follows Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels) a News Night anchor on ACN, his new executive producer/ex girlfriend Mackenzie MacHale (Emily Mortimer), newsroom staff Maggie (Alison Pill), Jim (John Gallagher, Jr.), Sloan (Olivia Munn), Neal (Dev Patel), Don (Thomas Sadoski), and their boss Charlie Skinner (Sam Waterston) as they tackle the news and their personal relationships. The drama series is centered around a fictional Atlantis Cable News (ACS).

The show airs Sundays, at 10/9c on Hbo.

In addition, Hbo’s Vamps will return for a sixth season, although there is no word when the season will air.

The forthcoming season of “True Blood” will be its first season without creator Alan Ball as a showrunner. Ball, will remain as an executive producer on the show. Season 5 of “True Blood” stars Paquin, Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, Rutina Wesley, Alexander Skarsgard, Christopher Meloni, Chris Bauer, Kristin Bauer van Straten, Lauren Bowles, Valentina Cervi, Nelsan Ellis, and more.

“True Blood” currently airs on Sunday, 9/8c on Hbo.

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‘The Newsroom’: The News Revitalized.

Have you ever wondered what reporters thought -actually thought- of the news and information they share with us daily? Ever questioned what their view on politics, religion, education, economy and so on is? Well, your questions will be answered this June, fictionally.

HBO new drama series “The Newsroom” will inform us what anchors really think. The show illustrates how a big shot anchor recovers after he made a career suicide while on a talk show. When he was asked for a “human moment,” McAvoy gives his real views on the matters of this country but does not apologize for it.

 

‘True Blood’ Season 5 Trailer: “You survive, You Always Do.”.

 

The series is created and produced by Aaron Sorkin, the creator of “The West Wing,” and the screenwriter of The Social Network. Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, Alison Pill, Dev Patel, John Gallagher, Jr., Olivia Munn, Thomas Sadoski, Sam Waterston, and Jane Fonda star in “The Newsroom.”

The forthcoming series follows Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels) a News Night anchor on ACN , his new executive producer Mackenzie MacHale (Emily Mortimer), newsroom staff Maggie (Alison Pill), Jim (John Gallagher, Jr.), Sloan (Olivia Munn), Neal (Dev Patel), Don (Thomas Sadoski), and their boss Charlie Skinner (Sam Waterston). The series is centered around a fictional Atlantis Cable News (ACS).

HBO ordered ten episodes of “The Newsroom.” For more information visit the official Website. Below are the trailers of “The Newsroom,” take a look.

 

 

Will you watch “The Newsroom?” Yay? Or nay?

“The Newsroom” premieres Sun., June 24, 10 p.m. ET on HBO.