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‘Ballers’ Season 5 Trailer: To The Victor Goes The Spoils As Dwayne Johnson Takes What’s His

August 7, 2019 2:37 pm

"Ballers" is an interesting curio if you're not quite paying attention. It's not a prestige, Peak TV show, it's never part of the awards conversation, but apparently, everyone involved is happy. And it's an odd...

‘Ballers’ Season 5 Teaser Trailer: Somehow Dwayne Johnson, The Biggest Star In The World, Is Still On HBO

Tyler Casalini

July 28, 2019 2:44 pm

News, Television, Trailers

By now, it’s quite evident that Dwayne Johnson is a household name. His presence in pop culture is felt through his blockbuster performances in studio behemoths such as “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” the “Fa...

9 TV Shows To Watch In August

Elizabeth MacLeod

August 1, 2018 4:20 pm

Features, News, Television

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We have now reached the dogs days of summer, bringing with them a truly torturous heat. No one needs that in their life! Thank goodness, the TV gods have bestowed upon us a plethora of quality binge-worthy con...

HBO’s ‘Ballers’ And ‘Insecure’ Release Teasers And Announce Return Dates For Upcoming Seasons

Charles Barfield

May 18, 2018 2:53 pm

News, Television, Trailers

When Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson isn’t saving the world from giant-sized monsters or escaping large buildings with only one leg (yes, that’s a thing in “Skyscraper”), the movie star is starring on the hit HBO ser...

Time To Change For Dwayne Johnson In The New Trailer For ‘Ballers’ Season 3

Anthony Casella

June 30, 2017 11:49 am

News, Television, Trailers

Much like “Entourage” did for Hollywood, HBO’s “Ballers” offers viewers a glimpse inside the world of sports, focusing on a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. Set in Miami, Dwa...

10 TV Shows To Watch In July

Elizabeth MacLeod

June 30, 2017 10:18 am

Features, News, Television

The idea that summer was a television dead zone, a desert of reruns and TV movies, is now a laughably quaint idea. In the Age of Peak TV, June to August has simply become yet another space of prime real estate ...

Dwayne Johnson Wants Global Domination In First Trailer For ‘Ballers’ Season 3

Kevin Jagernauth

June 1, 2017 3:32 pm

News, Television, Trailers

While Dwayne Johnson may be smarting from "Baywatch" flopping hard at the box office this past weekend, his star power is only going to take minimal damage. The actor is still the main attraction for HBO's "Bal...

Don’t Underestimate Dwayne Johnson In The New Trailer For ‘Ballers’ Season 2

Kevin Jagernauth

June 3, 2016 2:01 pm

News, Television, Trailers

How do you like Dwayne Johnson served? If you prefer him in goofball comedy/action mode, you'll get you fix in just a couple of weeks when "Central Intelligence" lands in theaters. But if you prefer his more dr...