'The Last of Us' vs. 'The White Lotus': Which of HBO's Buzzy Shows Is the Biggest Moneymaker for Max?

'The Last of Us' vs. 'The White Lotus': Which of HBO's Buzzy Shows Is the Biggest Moneymaker for Max?

In recent weeks, HBO and Max have dominated the Sunday night discourse with their acclaimed series. First, “The White Lotus,” which just concluded its third season, and now, with “The Last of Us,” which returned for its second season right after “The White Lotus” went off the air, and ensures the banner Sundays will continue for weeks to come. But which buzzy series is the biggest earner on streaming? At the end of 2024, “The Last of Us” just ed…

What The Last Of Us Looks Like Without Special Effects

HBO's adaptation of "The Last of Us" is a feast for the eyes, but what does the critically acclaimed series look like without all the special effects?

The Briefing: Everyone Loves the HBO Series 'White Lotus,' Except Duke University

Can HBO be sued over a T-shirt? Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler unpack Duke University’s beef with ‘White Lotus’ after a character wore a Duke tee on screen. Does this cross the legal line—or is it just creative expression? They’re talking trademark, the Rogers test, and what it all means for studios on this episode of The Briefing. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel or listen to this podcast episode here. Subscribe to Podcast Su…

The Last of Us S02: The Biggest Change The TV Series Made to Ellie

After one season and the first episode of Season 2, it's pretty clear that HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us made a major change with Ellie.