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Piers Morgan, Aaron Sorkin And The Cast Of ‘The Newsroom’ Walk Into The Paley Center…
CNN host Piers Morgan moderated the panel for the HBO series “The Newsroom” at the Paley Center For Media late Sunday. The Paley Center is in the midst of PaleyFest, which features panels and presentations of new and returning TV shows. Morgan,...Show More Summary
The Creator of Canada’s ‘The Newsroom’ Talks About A Certain HBO Program Of The Same Name
Are you a fan of “The Newsroom”? No, not the HBO show from Aaron Sorkin. I’m talking about the original program, the dark comedy that aired on Canada’s CBC in the late 90?s and early 2000?s.
The Daily Beast’s Soraya Roberts remembered the show, and reached out to its creator, Ken Finkleman, to get his take on the HBO program of the same name. Show More Summary
HBO Renews ‘The Newsroom’
HBO has renewed “The Newsroom” for a second season after only two episodes, the premium cable channel says.
The series, from creator Aaron Sorkin, follows cable news anchor Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels) and his team at Atlantis Cable News. Show More Summary
Aaron Sorkin: ‘News shows should be exempt from having to deliver ratings’
HBO’s “The Newsroom” creator Aaron Sorkin was on “CBS This Morning” this morning, and he was asked by co-anchors Charlie Rose and Gayle King for his thoughts on the state of TV news. “News shows should be exempt from having to deliver...Show More Summary
Watch The Entire First Episode of HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ Here, No Subscription Required
Were you not one of the 2.1 million people that watched the new Aaron Sorkin series “The Newsroom” on HBO last night? Then here is a friendly FYI from TVNewser: HBO has posted the entire first episode of the series online, for free, even if you aren’t an HBO sub. Show More Summary
Critics Not Too Keen On HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’
“The Newsroom” debuts Sunday evening on HBO, and reviews are in for the latest TV series from Aaron Sorkin (Read TVNewser columnist Gail Shister‘s review here). What do the other critics say?
ABC’s Jake Tapper, for The New Republic:
I wanted this show to be great. Show More Summary
Will a TV Show About the News be More Compelling Than the Real Thing?
I admire Aaron Sorkin, but he gives me a headache. By the time his characters finish a monologue, I’m ready for a nap.
Sorkin’s latest work, “The Newsroom,” which debuts Sunday on HBO, is no exception. In the pilot’s opening scene, set...Show More Summary
Meet The Characters On HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’
In a week’s time, HBO will debut “The Newsroom,” the new series from Aaron Sorkin set at a fictional cable news channel called ACN. Who are the main characters? BO has helpfully put some primers online. Lead anchor Will McAvoy (played...Show More Summary
The Real News Ties to a Fictional Cable Newsroom
The New York Times‘ David Itzkoff caught up with Aaron Sorkin ahead of the June 24 premiere of “The Newsroom” on HBO. As we’ve been documenting here over the last several months, Sorkin has drawn from real cable news channels — specifically MSNBC — to craft his drama. Show More Summary
Sorkin On ‘The Newsroom’: ‘None of the characters are inspired by real people, not even a little bit’
TV and film writer Aaron Sorkin appeared at the All Things D conference, where he talked about writing the Steve Jobs biopic, and of course “The Newsroom,” his upcoming cable news-centric show on HBO.
Sorkin revealed some new details...Show More Summary
On The Set of HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’
HBO has released a behind-the-scenes look at “The Newsroom,” the upcoming series from Aaron Sorkin set at a fictional cable news channel. The “set” is less of a set and more of an actual newsroom, with a real “bullpen,” studio and control...Show More Summary
Oh Look, Another Trailer For HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’
Fresh from HBO, another new trailer for the upcoming Aaron Sorkin series set in the world of cable news, “The Newsroom.” WATCH: New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.
HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ Reveals More In Trailer Two
HBO has released its second trailer for the upcoming Aaron Sorkin series “The Newsroom.” The trailer goes into a bit more detail about some of the story, opening with news anchor Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels) speaking to his viewers (on...Show More Summary
Jesse Eisenberg To Reprise Mark Zuckerberg Role For Aaron Sorkin’s HBO Series ‘The Newsroom’
Mark Zuckerberg and Jesse Eisnberg on 'SNL' Actor Jesse Eisenberg, who starred in the hit film “The Social Network,” has been cast as a guest-star in the pilot of Aaron Sorkin‘s upcoming HBO series “The Newsroom.” Sorkin wrote “The Social...Show More Summary
Aaron Sorkin on the ‘Musical Dialogue’ of ‘The Newsroom’
Vanity Fair previews the upcoming HBO series “The Newsroom,” from “West Wing” creator Aaron Sorkin.
Sorkin says that to him, plot is secondary to his style of dialogue:
“I kind of see plot as a necessary intrusion on what I really want to do, which is write musical dialogue,” Sorkin says of his notoriously snappy style of discourse. Show More Summary
HBO Releases First Trailer for ‘The Newsroom’
We’ve been telling you about “The Newsroom,” Aaron Sorkin‘s new series set behind the scenes of a cable news show. Ahead of the June 24 premiere, HBO has released the first full-length trailer for the series: New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.
Introducing ‘Atlantis Cable News,’ The Cable News Channel On Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Newsroom’
Say hello to “Atlantis Cable News,” or “ACN” for short. ACN is the fictional cable news channel at the heart of Aaron Sorkin‘s upcoming HBO drama “The Newsroom,” slated to debut this Summer. A source close to the show tells TVNewserShow More Summary
It’s Official: Aaron Sorkin’s HBO Cable News Show To Be Called ‘The Newsroom’
HBO has confirmed what TVNewser first reported earlier this month: the highly-anticipated Aaron Sorkin series about cable news will be called “The Newsroom” when it debuts on HBO next year. HBO released a video looking back at 2011 and...Show More Summary
Jane Fonda Joining Sorkin’s HBO Series ‘Newsroom’
HBO has cast Jane Fonda in its upcoming cable news series from Aaron Sorkin, currently titled “The Newsroom.”
According to TV Line’s Michael Ausiello, Fonda “will play Leona Lansing, the CEO of cable news network’s parent company. She’s...Show More Summary
Will HBO and Aaron Sorkin Draw Canada’s Ire With The Name Of Their New Show ‘Newsroom’?
Yesterday TVNewser revealed that “West Wing” creator Aaron Sorkin‘s new HBO program would be called “Newsroom” or “The Newsroom.” A number of bloggers, including Variety‘s Jon Weisman and Jim Romenesko noted that the name might sound...Show More Summary