https://newshbo247.com/NewsHBO 24/7 is an independent entertainment news site covering TV, movies, box office, streaming and red-carpet culture. Illustrative launch edition: people, titles and companies in its stories are fictional.https://newshbo247.com/articles/awards-nominations-revealed.htmlhttps://newshbo247.com/articles/awards-nominations-revealed.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 11:20:00 +0000The Golden Frame Awards have announced nominations. Here are five storylines to watch, from first-time nominees to an indie surprise and a loud snubs debate.https://newshbo247.com/articles/new-economics-streamed-television.htmlhttps://newshbo247.com/articles/new-economics-streamed-television.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0000Showrunners are trading sprawling ten-episode seasons for tight six-episode arcs. 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We explain how screenings work, what reshoots mean and what is still unconfirmed.https://newshbo247.com/articles/finale-runtime-88-minutes.htmlhttps://newshbo247.com/articles/finale-runtime-88-minutes.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0000Showrunner Odessa Kline says the finale of 'The Ashgrove Ballroom' runs past 88 minutes. We weigh the case for and against feature-length season closers.https://newshbo247.com/articles/large-format-space-epic-milestone.htmlhttps://newshbo247.com/articles/large-format-space-epic-milestone.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 05:20:00 +0000The large-format-exclusive space epic 'Farfall' is over-performing in international markets. We explain premium screens, why overseas audiences matter and what it means for originals.https://newshbo247.com/articles/festival-contenders-announced.htmlhttps://newshbo247.com/articles/festival-contenders-announced.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 04:20:00 +0000The Lagoon Film Festival has announced its competition line-up. 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We look at why ensemble whodunits work and what remains unconfirmed.https://newshbo247.com/articles/midnight-court-review.htmlhttps://newshbo247.com/articles/midnight-court-review.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 01:20:00 +0000Claire Fontaine's courtroom thriller 'The Midnight Court' is tense, beautifully shot and sharply written. Our critic explains why it earns a place among the year's best, with a verdict of 9.4/10.https://newshbo247.com/articles/indie-snubs-jury-discourse.htmlhttps://newshbo247.com/articles/indie-snubs-jury-discourse.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0000The Golden Frame Awards left several indie favourites off the ballot, and the debate is loud. A fair look at juries, campaign budgets and taste, offered as opinion.https://newshbo247.com/articles/horror-sequel-outpaces-projections.htmlhttps://newshbo247.com/articles/horror-sequel-outpaces-projections.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 23:20:00 +0000'Hollow Lantern II' opened above its tracking, according to reports. 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