TORONTO — Hollywood Suite announced today it will broadcast the Canadian premiere of the six-part CNN Original docuseries The Movies this August.
Executive produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman in association with HBO and producer Mark Herzog, “The Movies explores American cinema through the decades and the cultural, societal and political shifts that framed its evolution,” reads a press release.
The series combines archival footage and interviews with leading actors, directors, producers, critics and historians, including Paul Thomas Anderson, Alec Baldwin, Ellen Burstyn, Tim Burton, Cameron Crowe, Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro, Jon Favreau, Antoine Fuqua, Morgan Freeman, Bill Hader, Tom Hanks and Amy Heckerling.
“Starting with the Golden Age of Hollywood, right through to today, The Movies is a must-watch for film lovers,” said Sharon Stevens, vice-president of programming for Hollywood Suite, in the press release. “The series will give new insights and behind the scenes glimpses into some of the most beloved and influential films of our time.”
The Movies will make its debut with “The Seventies” on Tuesday, August 10 at 8 p.m. ET on Hollywood Suite, with new episodes following on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET through September 14.
All episodes of the series will be available on Hollywood Suite On Demand beginning August 1.
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Promotional image for The Movies series courtesy of Hollywood Suite.
