HBO renews "Veep," "Silicon Valley" hit comedy series April 14, 2015 - 10:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - HBO has ordered more "Veep" and "Silicon Valley". The premium cable channel has handed out early renewals for its two critically-acclaimed comedies, bringing the Julia Louis-Dreyfus-starring political comedy and the tech geniuses-centered sitcom back for a fifth season and a third season respectively, according to AceShowbiz. " 'Veep' and 'Silicon Valley' are terrific series, and I'm immensely proud that they will return to HBO next year," said HBO programming president Michael Lombardo in a statement released on Monday, April 13. "Along with 'Game of Thrones' and 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver', both of which have already been renewed for 2016, they give HBO a stellar Sunday night like no other." Both "Veep" and "Silicon Valley" just returned with their new seasons on Sunday, following the fifth season premiere of "Game of Thrones". The upcoming fifth season of "Veep" will mark the first time the show without series creator Armando Iannucci, who recently stepped down from his position as showrunner. "Curb Your Enthusiasm" executive producer David Mandel has been tapped to replace him for the fifth season.  Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running”   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
