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Warner Bros. has been the owner of HBO since its creation over 52 years ago. Back then, there were no streaming services but, amid the rise of streaming platforms, Warner Bros. introduced HBO Max in 2020.

The subscription premiered in 2020 and was the home of multiple Warner Bros. titles, as well as a series of new content, which they ran under the "HBO Original" banner. However, in 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery decided the subscription service needed a makeover, so it dropped the "HBO" from the name, turning into simply Max. Well, Warner Bros. is shaking things up and has revealed the biggest plot twist: starting this summer, Max will officially become HBO Max. Again.

In the press release from May 14, Warner Bros. revealed one good news about the change: it will keep the same app. The 2023 change from HBO Max to Max came with a separate app, forcing subscribers to download and replace the other one.

HBO's Max streaming service is purging hundreds of seasons of television from its catalog.

As noted in an X post from fan page Animation on Max, the streaming giant is slated to cull thousands of hours of content in the coming weeks. The vast majority of these removals come in the form of various reality TV shows, although scripted series are on the chopping block as well. The specific shows leaving the platform have been outlined in a Reddit post in the r/Hbomax subreddit, which notes that these changes will only take place for users within the platform's U.S. region.

The cuts begin on May 1 with Season 1 of Food Network's Mary Makes It Easy, which will be followed by a mass exodus of Discovery content the very next day, including more than forty seasons of various 90 Day Fiance and its various spinoffs. May 2 will also mark...

The upcoming episode of “Homicide Hunter: American Detective,” titled “A Letter From Hell,” promises to be a gripping hour of true crime. Airing on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on Investigation Discovery, this episode dives into a chilling case that leaves the community of Dayton, Ohio, reeling. Two employees of a local bar are found brutally beaten to death, and the investigation leads Detective Doyle Burke down a dark and twisted path.

As Detective Burke delves into the case, he uncovers a series of bizarre clues that add layers of complexity to the investigation. Among these, a citywide KKK rally raises questions about possible motives and connections to the murders. The atmosphere in Dayton becomes tense as the community grapples with the implications of such a rally. The episode explores how fear and prejudice can intertwine with crime, making the detective’s job even more challenging.

Adding to the mystery...

On Tuesday April 1 2025, Investigation Discovery broadcasts Homicide Hunter: American Detective!

The Barrel Season 4 Episode 8 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Homicide Hunter: American Detective,” titled “The Barrel,” promises to deliver gripping storytelling and intense investigation. Set in the Miami suburbs, this episode revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a hardworking mother from Trinidad. Her sudden vanishing raises alarms and leads to a frantic search by local authorities.

Detectives Danny Smith and Jonathan Zeller take the lead in this case, diving deep into the life of the missing woman. As they sift through her background, they begin to uncover secrets that paint a more complex picture of her life. These revelations add layers to the investigation, but the detectives soon find themselves at a standstill. The case takes a turn when they devise a highly unusual method to draw out the person responsible for her disappearance.

Viewers can expect a blend...

“Homicide Hunter: Devil in the Mountains” promises to be a gripping episode that will keep true crime fans on the edge of their seats. Set to air on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 1:00 Pm on Investigation Discovery, this episode follows the seasoned Lt. Joe Kenda as he delves into a chilling case. The story begins with the discovery of a man who has been both stabbed and burned, a crime that sets off a frantic manhunt.

As Kenda investigates, he quickly realizes that this case is more complex than it first appears. The trail goes cold, leading him to connect the dots among a series of seemingly unrelated murders. Each clue brings Kenda closer to uncovering a sinister pattern, revealing the presence of a serial killer lurking in the shadows. This episode marks Kenda’s first and only search for a criminal who has left a trail of heartless acts in the mountains.

Exclusive: Shaquita Smith (Wicked City) has signed on to produce and star in the action-adventure flick Voyage of the Forgotten.

The indie feature tells the story of a young historian (Smith) who embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the long-lost adventure gallery ship, laden with gold, only to find herself entangled in a deadly game of deception and betrayal.

The film is set to shoot in the UK in the late spring of 2025. The film was written by Malcom Ali (The Changers).

Voyage of the Forgotten is a TreeHouse Productions film.

Best known for starring in AMC’s popular series Wicked City and the feature My Valentine Crush for Paramount Global’s BET+ opposite Travis Cure (The Oval) and Jeff Logan (Double Cross). My Valentine Crush is a rom-com in which a woman (Smith) makes an unexpected connection with an internet technician (Cure), leading her to have a Valentine...

When Gerad Argeros took to the stage naked on his first tour of what would become the film “Fox Chase Boy,” it’s fair to say even tough Philly audiences weren’t quite prepared.

“This is about my body,” he told them, with a rising sense of anger and urgency. “Embodied experience, where you remember everything that happened – it’s in your body.”

Argeros, who at this point has developed the act into a short film with an eye toward a future feature or possible series, didn’t know how to relate his story at first, he confesses. So the stripping away of both conventions and garments instinctively felt like clearing a slate.

He didn’t want audiences to come into his storytelling with prior expectations of what a child sexual abuse survivor is like, says Argeros.

“This is about trauma,” he says in the film version screening at the Ji.

Exclusive: Prisoner of Love co-producers Jupiter Entertainment and Two Fifteen West Entertainment have reunited for an overall co-production deal.

They have signed a deal that will see Jupiter working with Two Fifteen West founder Chris Deaux to create, develop and co-produce unscripted programs in the U.S. and internationally. Deaux will work closely with Patrick Reardon, President of Jupiter, on the pact, with an unannounced cable network project already underway. Further details on that show remain under wraps.

Jupiter and Two Fifteen West previously teamed on Discovery+ reality series Prisoner of Love and true crime show Finding Andrea.

“Reuniting with Jupiter Entertainment feels like a homecoming,” said Deaux. “The synergy we’ve shared in the past has led to some of my proudest achievements, and I’m confident that this renewed partnership will allow us to push the creative boundaries even further to engage viewers on a deeper level.”

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On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 9:00 Pm, Investigation Discovery presents Season 4 of “Homicide Hunter: American Detective,” featuring an episode titled “Wayward Son.” This gripping installment delves into a perplexing case that challenges detectives to navigate through a complex web of deceit and dark fantasies.

The episode begins with the shocking discovery of a hardworking father’s lifeless body in his home. As investigators dig deeper, they encounter a tangled network of twisted relationships and bizarre fantasies that complicate the case. The detectives face the daunting task of untangling these intricate and disturbing elements to uncover the truth behind the father’s murder.

“Wayward Son” promises to deliver a compelling narrative filled with unexpected twists and the relentless pursuit of justice. Fans of true crime and detective stories will find this episode both intriguing and unsettling as the investigation unfolds.

Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Wednesday 31 July 2024 on Investigation Discovery

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On Wednesday July 17 2024, Investigation Discovery broadcasts Homicide Hunter: American Detective!

The Barrel Season 4 Episode 8 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Homicide Hunter: American Detective,” titled “The Barrel,” viewers will be taken to the Miami suburbs where a hardworking mother from Trinidad mysteriously disappears. Detectives Danny Smith and Jonathan Zeller are on the case, determined to unravel the secrets surrounding her vanishing act. As the investigation unfolds, the detectives hit a roadblock but refuse to give up.

With the clock ticking, Danny Smith and Jonathan Zeller must think outside the box to crack the case. They devise a highly unusual plan to smoke out the perpetrator, leading to a high-stakes showdown that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. As the drama unfolds, the true extent of the mother’s secrets and the motive behind her disappearance come to light, revealing a web of deception and intrigue.

Tune in...

On Wednesday June 26 2024, Investigation Discovery broadcasts Homicide Hunter: American Detective!

The Rose Tattoo Season 3 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Homicide Hunter: American Detective” titled “The Rose Tattoo,” viewers are taken on a gripping journey into the investigation of a mysterious death. The storyline revolves around the discovery of a man’s body in the Black River in South Carolina. Investigator Allen Morris finds himself faced with his first homicide case, adding an extra layer of intensity to the investigation.

As the episode unfolds, viewers are drawn into the intricate web of deceit surrounding the victim’s disappearance. Investigator Morris delves deep into the lives of the victim’s wife and mistress, both of whom become key suspects in the case. The tension rises as Morris navigates through the complexities of the relationships and motives that may have led to the tragic event.

With each clue uncovered and each suspect interrogated,...

Atomic Entertainment, the Emmy-nominated team behind acclaimed projects such as Nat Geo’s hit series Brain Games, Netflix’s live-action science series Brainchild, and the hit family podcast Who Smarted?, is thrilled to announce the launch of their latest venture into podcasting with the release of Slaycation. This gripping and darkly comedic true crime podcast takes listeners on a twisted journey through the chilling world of murders and mysterious deaths that take place on vacation.

Hosted by a true crime enthusiast, her comedy writer husband, and a seasoned TV producer, Slaycation offers a refreshing twist on the true crime genre by blending comedy, twisty turny storytelling, a husband & wife dynamic and respect for the victims and survivors involved, while focusing exclusively on cases of murder and suspicious deaths that happened while the victims were on vacation! Listeners can expect to be both captivated and entertained as they delve into the...

Geoffrey Paschel's crimes are serious. He's currently serving an 18-year prison sentence for aggravated kidnapping and domestic assault. Varya Malina, Geoffrey's partner on 90 Day Fiancé: B90, has said that their relationship has featured, "disappointment, cowardice, and betrayal." Geoffrey has a history of appearing in crime-themed TV shows, such as Homicide Hunter, Murder Calls, and Snapped: Killer Couples. This may indicate a passion for the genre, but it's troubling given his own criminal history.

90 Day Fiancé star Geoffrey Paschel started turning into a monster years ago, and now, he's behind bars. In hindsight, casting him in the 90Df franchise was foolhardy, but some unsavory facts about Geoffrey didn't surface until he was already a reality TV show star. Now, the die is cast, and there are so many good reasons to cancel this man, who ultimately chose violence. While his partner Varya Malina's sticking by him, maybe she shouldn't.

Paramount Global will combine its free streaming services Pluto TV and My5, the video-on-demand service of British broadcaster Channel 5, in the U.K. next year.

The entertainment conglomerate said on Wednesday that the move will bring together broadcast video-on-demand (Bvod) service My5 “with its leading Fast service Pluto TV to bring audiences in the U.K. a supersized, free streaming service in 2024.” It called the U.K. a “critical market.”

The launch is planned for the second half of next year. “Further details on the brand and product will be announced in early 2024,” Paramount said on Wednesday.

However, it promised “an extensive range of new, exclusive and archived content from Channel 5, as well as an extensive on-demand section and an outstanding collection of curated Fast channels from Pluto TV.” And it highlighted: “The product, which will leverage Pluto TV’s best-in-class technology platform, will combine Bvod, Fast, AVOD and live TV all at once,...

Shaquita Smith, known for her breakout role in AllBlk’s supernatural drama series Wicked City, has signed with The Green Room for management.

Smith starred as Jordan Davis alongside Vanessa Bell Calloway, Taylor Polidore, Mercedez McDowell, Chantal Maurice and Chanel Mack, in Wicked City, directed by Dale S. Lewis and executive produced by Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood and Donte Lee.

Smith also guest-starred in television series including New Amsterdam, NCIS: New Orleans, Hap & Leonard, Homicide Hunter and Survivor’s Remorse, among others.

She most recently was seen starring in BET+ rom-com, My Valentine Crush, directed by Christopher A. Nolen, alongside Travis Cure and Jeff Logan.

Smith continues to be repped by Amy Lord at Eris Talent Agency and Noonie Relations.

When it comes to the most notorious 90 Day Fiancé cast members in 2022, Geoffrey Paschel is the first name that comes to mind. Despite appearing in the fourth season of the hit reality show in 2020, Paschel made headlines in October 2021 when he was convicted of "kidnapping, domestic assault, interference with an emergency call, and vandalism" after his then-girlfriend Kristen Wilson accused him of abusing her while intoxicated (per The Sun), with new details emerging in 2022 that are bound to appeal to fans of the show.

Since the conviction was made, several details about Geoffrey Paschel have come to light, including his legal history, updated sentence, marital past, and a lot more.

Aspiring Actor

Prior to appearing on the show, Geoffrey Paschel was an aspiring actor with a slew of curious titles to his credit, including Murder Chose Me, Homicide Hunter, Murder Calls, Fatal Attraction, Snapped, Duplicitous, and Murder By Numbers. While...

Exclusive: Devon Bostick (Pink Skies Ahead) is the latest addition to the cast of Christopher Nolan’s film Oppenheimer for Universal Pictures.

He joins a stacked ensemble led by Cillian Murphy that also includes Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Benny Safdie, Josh Hartnett, Dane DeHaan, Jack Quaid, Matthew Modine, Dylan Arnold, David Krumholtz, Alden Ehrenreich, David Dastmalchian, Olli Haaskivi, Jason Clarke, James D’Arcy, Michael Angarano, Guy Burnet, Danny Deferrari, Matthias Schweighöfer, Harrison Gilbertson and Emma Dumont, as previously announced.

In the film, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and the late Martin J. Sherwin, Murphy plays the theoretical physicist whose work on the Manhattan Project led to the creation of the atomic bomb. Bostick will play Seth Neddermeyer, the physicist who discovered the elementary particle known as the muon and later...

Exclusive: Stephen Land, who founded Snapped producer Jupiter Entertainment, has launched a new production company after exiting the Sky-backed business.

Land, who sold the company to the Comcast-backed European studio in 2015, has launched A3 Content, a Miami-based production company.

With credits including ID’s In Pursuit with John Walsh and Homicide Hunter as well as TLC’s Welcome to Myrtle Manor, Land will produce programming across linear and streaming platforms and is also investing in early-stage businesses both inside and outside of the sector.

A3 Content kicks off with a series on Telemundo’s streaming service Tplus on Peacock. Mysteries and Scandals is an anthology docuseries.

The company is also working on feature documentaries and is working on scripted series Dead City, a tween zombie hunting series based on James Ponti’s book.

Land’s exit comes a year after Sky Studios handed him and Jupiter Entertainment President Patrick Reardon,...

Investigation Discovery (ID) has emerged as non-scripted producers’ favorite network to deal with over the last twelve months.

The factual cable network has topped Npact’s annual rankings with Hulu, CBS and History also being touted as among the top stations to work with.

Npact, the trade association for non-fiction production companies doing business in the U.S., has regularly put out these rankings, although last year they asked producers to name the best partner during Covid-19 with Bravo, Discovery, HBO Max and Netflix coming out top.

Unscripted, documentary and reality producers are asked to collectively gauge their favorite networks and streaming platforms across numerous categories. This year, those categories including virtual pitching, development, greenlighting process, business affairs, production oversight and notes, production management and finance as well as their favorite network and streamer to work with overall.

Some 49 production companies took part.

Investigation Discovery was rated producers’ favorite network to work with overall.

In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix sets a premiere date for the fourth season of “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj,” and Revry releases a trailer for a new series starring Laura Linney.

First Looks

Revry has dropped the first trailer, obtained exclusively by Variety, for Laura Linney’s new series “Sink Sank Sunk.” The series follows Cooper (Will Seefried), a young gay recluse whose journey to complete his late-mother’s (Linney) passion project takes him into the unfamiliar waters of community, empathy, and romantic love.

Dates

“Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” will return to Netflix Aug. 4. The upcoming fourth season of the variety show, in which Minhaj takes on the modern cultural and political landscape, will continue to feature comedic monologues and interviews with celebrity guests.

Season six of “Finding Your Roots,” will premiere Oct. 8 and air through Fall 2020 on PBS. The forthcoming season will feature 27 new guests including actor Jeffrey Wright,...

The murders of the Hoffman family by Grace Hoffman and the beating to death of Michael Allen by Ricky Lux are spotlighted on this episode of Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda. September 24, 1978, Colorado Springs, and police are called to a house on the rural outskirts. There they find two adults and two children, all from the same family and all dead from gunshot wounds to the head. The victims are Timothy Hoffman, 58, his wife Grace Hoffman, 51, their 12-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter Delilah. An examination of the crime scene finds no evidence of forced entry and […]

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In today’s roundup, Comedy Central reveals the premiere date of Season 22 of “South Park,” while “The Handmaid’s Tale” author Margaret Atwood signs on to host her own writing MasterClass.

Casting

Ashley Graham will be joining the second season of Lifetime’s “American Beauty Star” as the new host and executive producer of the competition series. “We are thrilled to have world-renowned supermodel, Ashley Graham, join the second season of ‘American Beauty Star’ as host,” said executive producer Norton Herrick of Herrick Entertainment. “Graham’s extensive work in both fashion and beauty has pushed the boundaries for industry standards and we look forward to her unique perspective alongside our highly creative panel of judges.” Celebrity makeup artist Sir John will also return as mentor to the contestants when the series returns in 2019.

Meredith Vieira is slated to host “25 Words or Less,” the game show from Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky,...

Jane Latman has been named general manager of Travel Channel. She carries the same title at Destination America.

“Jane is an unrivaled force in the television industry whose visionary creativity, natural leadership skills and passionate belief in collaboration make her one of the most, deservedly, respected executives in the industry,” said her boss, Henry Schleiff. “I’m continually impressed by her ability to cultivate content that converts viewers into passionate fans – and, move a brand forward — a trait that will undoubtedly make her a successful steward at Travel Channel.”

Latman is also an executive vice president of Development and Research at Discovery’s ID and American Heroes Channel. She’ll continue to work in Silver Springs, Maryland.

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Below is Latman’s full bio, per Discovery, Inc.:

Jane Latman has worked in non-fiction television for more than 20 years and has been at Discovery, Inc. since 2003, when she joined the programming department for what was then the Discovery Times Channel. After a stint in development for the Military Channel, Latman was tapped to help transition Discovery Times to Investigation Discovery, giving her the challenging privilege of designing content for the network that would ultimately propel it to astounding growth. Many of her series have become the network’s top hits, including “Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda,” “On the Case with Paula Zahn,” “A Crime to Remember,” the “American Murder Mystery” franchise, “Web of Lies,” “Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen,” “Vanity Fair Confidential,” “Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall” and “Disappeared.” Latman also developed the critically acclaimed documentary film Into the Abyss and subsequent television series “On Death Row” with legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog.

As general manager of Destination America, Latman oversees the development, production, scheduling, research, marketing, communications, and online efforts for this growing brand. Under her stewardship, the network successfully launched paranormal programming hits such as “Paranormal Lockdown,” “Ghost Brothers,” and “Ghosts of Shepherdstown.”

Previously, Latman was general manager at Discovery Life Channel where she championed the network’s transition from Discovery Fit & Health and oversaw a diverse slate of lifestyle and medical programming, including the groundbreaking series “New Girls on the Block,” the first television series to embed with a group of friends within the transgender community.

Prior to joining Discovery, Latman was a freelance producer, director, and writer for projects that included the award-winning series “Nurses” for Discovery Health Channel and “Understanding Obesity” for The Learning Channel’s acclaimed “Understanding” series. She also did development work for a variety of ventures including PBS’s miniseries “Stealing Time: The Science of Aging.”

Before launching her television career, Latman was a freelance theater director in Washington, D.C. An adventure-seeker at heart, Latman travels often with her husband and son.

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This episode of Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda recalls the murder of 24-year-old Army Spc. Layne Schmidtk, who was killed by a mob of teenagers whilst on his way back from a party. Sept. 21, 1991, on the corner of Pikes Peak and Nevada Avenue in Colorado Springs and a group of teenagers began arguing with some soldiers, there was a brief fracas and then the two groups split up. Shortly after father of two Schmidtke and a friend walked down the street on their way back from partying. The teenagers shouted for them to get off their block and […]

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This week on Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda, it’s every cops worst nightmare when a fellow officer is gunned down in cold blood and that’s just what happened to Deputy Brent Holloway on Pikes Peak. October 16, 1995, Teller County sheriff’s deputy Holloway was sent to guard a crime scene overnight, there had been a suspected arson with a large home being set alight on the sides of mountain. However, deputy Holloway was found dead in his patrol car the next morning, he’d been shot in the head. Local officers started an intense search to hunt down his killer but...read more...

This week Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda examines the poisoning of teacher Barbara Lewis. Colorado in 1994 and Cheyenne Mountain High teacher Barbara Lewis was rushed to hospital after she began choking whilst at the school where she taught . At hospital medics struggled to save her life as her badly burned throat started to swell up and block her airways. Doctors were forced to carry out emergency surgery after the educator’s esophagus became restricted to less than the size of a pen. Detectives worked out that Lewis was poisoned in her classroom through the bottle of water she was drinking....read more...

This week Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda recounts the daytime shooting of Antoine McKenzie and his subsequent investigation of the case. MCKenzie was gunned down during the day outside an auto parts store and yet despite this very public shooting there are no witnesses who can ID the person who killed him. Lt. Kenda’s 20 years with Colorado Springs Police Department’s homicide unit saw him come across some strange cases but seldom did the victim write a clue in their own blood. However, remarkably MCKenzie did indeed write a last message in his own blood and this is the evidence...read more...

Investigation Discovery is starting the new year with a bang. Recently, the network announced they will preview five new TV series on January 1st. The new true crime series include Murder Chose Me, The Detectives Club: New Orleans, Murder Calls, Who Killed Jane Doe?, and I, Witness. The New Year's Day marathon also includes new episodes of ongoing series Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda, On the Case with Paula Zahn, and the season two premiere of Evil Lives Here.Read More…...

A version of this article originally appeared on EW.com.

Thanksgiving has arrived and with it comes bingeing of all kinds — but mainly food, shopping and TV. We’ve rounded up all the movie and TV show marathons airing over the long holiday weekend so you can watch your favorite while digesting on the couch.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re a Parks and Recreation fan and just want to spend time with your favorite Pawnee residents or a horror fan looking for a scare-fest like those on IFC and Syfy. Perhaps you’d prefer to...

Jane Latman retains her responsibilities as Svp Development at Investigation Discovery. In her new post, Latman will report to Henry Schleiff, who recently was named group president of ID, Destination America, American Heroes Channel, and Discovery Fit & Health. She will continue to work for Kevin Bennett, Gm ID and American Heroes Channel as ID’s chief development exec. Late last month, in a re-alignment of its U.S. network portfolio, Discovery Communications named Eileen O’Neill to be Group President of the Discovery Channel and gave her oversight of Science Channel and Velocity — two networks seen to have tremendous growth opportunity. TLC, which O’Neill is credited with turning around, was given to the care of Marjorie Kaplan, who became Group President of TLC and Animal Planet, while Schleiff added O’Neill’s Discovery Fit & Health network to his watch, as Group President of that network and Investigation Discovery, Destination America,...