Jon Stewart to do an HBO show
11-03-15 | 12:23 PM
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Jon Stewart to do an HBO show
signed a 4 year deal: https://medium.com/@HBOPR/jon-stewar...t-c9b8fdeae800
JON STEWART AND HBO CONCLUDE EXCLUSIVE FOUR-YEAR PRODUCTION PACT
Deal Kicks Off With Creation Of Topical Short-Form Digital Content
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2015 — Jon Stewart and HBO have concluded an exclusive four-year production pact, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. The partnership marks the next phase of Stewart’s groundbreaking career, beginning with short-form digital content, which will be showcased on HBO NOW, HBO GO and other platforms, and includes a first-look option for other film and TV ventures.
In his first project for HBO under the new deal, Stewart will view current events through his unique prism. Working with the pioneering cloud graphics company OTOY Inc., he is developing new technology that will allow him to produce timely short-form digital content, which will be refreshed on HBO NOW multiple times throughout the day. Additional projects will be announced as they are confirmed.
“Jon Stewart led a revolution that changed the face of TV comedy on the ‘Daily Show,’” said Lombardo. “He graced our network nearly 20 years ago, so we’re thrilled to welcome back his immense talents in this next chapter of his career.”
“I’m so excited to be working with Richard [Plepler], Michael and the entire HBO family,” says Stewart. “Appearing on television 22 minutes a night clearly broke me. I’m pretty sure I can produce a few minutes of content every now and again.”
Jon Stewart became the host of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” in 1999, stepping down from the show earlier this year. The series recently won three Primetime Emmys®, including Outstanding Variety Talk Series, and has received 23 Primetime Emmys® overall, as well as two Peabody Awards. Stewart hosted the Academy Awards® twice, wrote the bestselling book “Naked Pictures of Famous People,” and co-authored the bestselling books “America (The Book): A Guide to Democracy Inaction” and “Earth (The Book): A Visitor’s Guide to the Human Race.” He wrote and directed the 2014 feature film “Rosewater.” Stewart’s previous HBO credits include the standup special “Jon Stewart: Unleavened,” hosting the special “George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy,” “Mr. Show with Bob and David” and a recurring role on “The Larry Sanders Show.”
Deal Kicks Off With Creation Of Topical Short-Form Digital Content
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2015 — Jon Stewart and HBO have concluded an exclusive four-year production pact, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. The partnership marks the next phase of Stewart’s groundbreaking career, beginning with short-form digital content, which will be showcased on HBO NOW, HBO GO and other platforms, and includes a first-look option for other film and TV ventures.
In his first project for HBO under the new deal, Stewart will view current events through his unique prism. Working with the pioneering cloud graphics company OTOY Inc., he is developing new technology that will allow him to produce timely short-form digital content, which will be refreshed on HBO NOW multiple times throughout the day. Additional projects will be announced as they are confirmed.
“Jon Stewart led a revolution that changed the face of TV comedy on the ‘Daily Show,’” said Lombardo. “He graced our network nearly 20 years ago, so we’re thrilled to welcome back his immense talents in this next chapter of his career.”
“I’m so excited to be working with Richard [Plepler], Michael and the entire HBO family,” says Stewart. “Appearing on television 22 minutes a night clearly broke me. I’m pretty sure I can produce a few minutes of content every now and again.”
Jon Stewart became the host of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” in 1999, stepping down from the show earlier this year. The series recently won three Primetime Emmys®, including Outstanding Variety Talk Series, and has received 23 Primetime Emmys® overall, as well as two Peabody Awards. Stewart hosted the Academy Awards® twice, wrote the bestselling book “Naked Pictures of Famous People,” and co-authored the bestselling books “America (The Book): A Guide to Democracy Inaction” and “Earth (The Book): A Visitor’s Guide to the Human Race.” He wrote and directed the 2014 feature film “Rosewater.” Stewart’s previous HBO credits include the standup special “Jon Stewart: Unleavened,” hosting the special “George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy,” “Mr. Show with Bob and David” and a recurring role on “The Larry Sanders Show.”
Last edited by Deftones; 11-03-15 at 12:32 PM.
11-03-15 | 02:05 PM
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Re: Jon Stewart to do an HBO show
And John Oliver is currently like:
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11-03-15 | 02:10 PM
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Re: Jon Stewart to do an HBO show
HBO continues to increase their presence with the current events shows. Bill Maher, John Oliver, more Vice content, and now Stewart.
11-03-15 | 03:11 PM
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Re: Jon Stewart to do an HBO show
And Bill Simmons!
11-03-15 | 04:10 PM
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Re: Jon Stewart to do an HBO show
I wish they would bring back Costas and let him do a talk show again.
11-03-15 | 04:24 PM
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Re: Jon Stewart to do an HBO show
And John Oliver is currently like:
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Why would John Oliver be upset? Its not like they're competitors, they're friends. Oliver has created his own, successful show, and doesn't appear to be going anywhere. Besides, for now Stewart is strictly going to be doing digital content.
This is a win for everyone.
11-03-15 | 05:09 PM
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11-03-15 | 05:31 PM
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DVD Talk Legend
Re: Jon Stewart to do an HBO show
Darn, I don't get HBO. Oh well.
11-03-15 | 06:55 PM
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Re: Jon Stewart to do an HBO show
Yeah John Oliver's show seems to be firing on all cylinders, and having Stewart come to HBO is a good thing, he won't be worried, he could have had the Daily Show I reckon if he wanted it.
I've stopped watching Daily Show and Colbert, and now just watch the John Oliver show, whatever Stewart does on HBO I'm in for
I've stopped watching Daily Show and Colbert, and now just watch the John Oliver show, whatever Stewart does on HBO I'm in for
11-03-15 | 07:38 PM
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It's a joke.
11-03-15 | 08:50 PM
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DVD Talk Hero
Re: Jon Stewart to do an HBO show
Cool that he'll be back in some form. I'd be okay with him doing a weekly show like Maher or Oliver.
05-24-17 | 07:33 AM
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Jon Stewart, HBO Not Moving Forward With Series of Animated Shorts
http://tvline.com/2017/05/24/jon-ste...-scrapped-hbo/
http://tvline.com/2017/05/24/jon-ste...-scrapped-hbo/
05-27-17 | 09:04 PM
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DVD Talk Legend
Re: Jon Stewart to do an HBO show
With Trump in the White House, I'm sure Stewart has some regrets about handing over the reins of TDS.
05-27-17 | 09:18 PM
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05-28-17 | 07:53 PM
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DVD Talk Legend
Re: Jon Stewart to do an HBO show
^Thanks for posting. I guess he's luxuriating in his millions and doesn't really miss the daily grind after all. Who can blame him?
05-28-17 | 08:25 PM
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Re: Jon Stewart to do an HBO show
If I had to make an assumption, it was that the final product wasn't turning out as strong as he wanted it to. So he pulled the plug.
05-29-17 | 03:32 PM
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DVD Talk Legend
Re: Jon Stewart to do an HBO show
Could be, but the program is not as ferocious under Noah. Noah's spot-on accents and impressions are far better than Stewart's, but he doesn't seem as invested in the political satire. For rage and exasperation, I turn to Full Frontal, though I will continue to watch the Daily Show.
