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HBO's 'Staircase': Who is Bill Peterson? What to know about Michael's brother

RALEIGH, N.C. — The premiere of HBO Max's "The Staircase" is renewing interest — locally and beyond — in the 2001 death of Kathleen Peterson in Durham, North Carolina, and the subsequent murder trial and conviction faced by her husband, Michael Peterson.

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HBO’s ‘The Staircase’: Where is Michael Peterson now?

Michael Peterson was charged with murdering his wife Kathleen in their Durham home in December 2001.

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How accurate is HBO’s ‘The Staircase’? Not very, argues Charlotte attorney David Rudolf.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- As he prepares to dive into the first episode of HBO Max’s “The Staircase,” David Rudolf takes a deep breath.

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‘Name names? Never, never, never!’ Lee Grant on her decades of defiance

The Oscar-winning actor lost 12 years of her career refusing to out her partner as a communist, then had to endure his lectures about Marx while being treated as a ‘maid’. But a remarkable third act as a documentarian showcased her unique voice

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Watch the new House of the Dragon teaser

Ahhh finally we get some dragons - literal fire-breathing beasts - not just the Targaryens

Salon

This "Staircase" takes on the owl theory

Here's a look at one of the oddest yet entirely possible hypotheses in all of true crime hoo-dunnits

Salon

‘The Staircase’ review: Now streaming on HBO Max, a true-crime highlight of 2022 thanks to Colin Firth, Toni Colette and creator Antonio Campos

The first three installments of HBO Max’s “The Staircase” are now streaming. I’ve seen five of the eight in this limited series, based on the long-form documentary of the same name.

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A new, scripted ‘Staircase’ offers an intriguing, meta twist on a true-crime classic

Some history: In 2001, in the city of Durham, N.C., Michael Peterson, a writer and sometime political candidate, either did or did not kill his wife, Kathleen, who either fell down a flight or stairs or was beaten to death at its foot. A French television crew, under the direction…

Los Angeles Times

Game Of Thrones spin-off House Of The Dragon trailer finally unveiled by HBO

HBO has released a new official trailer ahead of the August release date of House Of The Dragon

Evening Standard

Is The Staircase a true story and what is terrifying new thriller about?

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains information about happenings beyond the first episode of The Staircase and the real-life events it is based on

Daily Mirror

New trailer for Game of Thrones prequel is released

A fiery teaser for House of the Dragon reveals HBO’s much-hyped follow-up to the long-running fantasy hit

The Guardian - US

'Barry' Season 3 exposes 'Moon Knight's most annoying flaw

'Barry' and 'Moon Knight' have more in common than you might think, but the HBO show reveals just how flawed Marvel's latest series really is.

Inverse

New 'Staircase' series emphasizes the tragedy behind the sensational true crime story

In 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead in her Durham, N.C., home. Her husband, Michael, was accused of her murder, and a Netflix documentary followed. Now, a new HBO Max series revisits the case.

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Alexander Skarsgård lost his voice — and found catharsis — as a Viking berserker

The Swedish actor describes himself as "quite a mellow guy." Playing a Viking warrior in the film The Northman gave Skarsgård a chance to tap into his animalistic nature.

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Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie lead 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees

LOS ANGELES — Dolly Parton is joining the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame whether she wants to or not.

The Independent UK

Larry David explains why he thinks he hasn’t been ‘cancelled’ yet during Netflix panel

‘I don’t like to think about it too much,’ comedy star said

Sports Illustrated

Bomani Jones’ HBO Show Renewed for Season 2

The first season, consisting of six episodes, premiered on March 13.

The Independent UK

Sophie Turner says marrying Joe Jonas helped ease ‘lost’ feeling after Game of Thrones ended

Actor played Sansa Stark in all eight seasons of the HBO fantasy series

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Tale of a taboo marriage

After three years of absence due to Covid-19, the second season of the highly anticipated period drama series Gentleman Jack finally premiered recently on HBO Go. The new season has eight episodes, released every Tuesday until June 9.

Benzinga

Is Trouble Ahead For Netflix's US Dominance? Another Streaming Rival Reports Q1 Gains

Shares of many streaming-related companies were dragged down after market leader Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) reported April 19 a loss in quarterly subscribers for the first time in over 10 years.

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What to stream: Documentary turns spotlight back on 'Spring Awakening' cast

Debuting Tuesday, May 3, on HBO Max is a documentary taking a look at a reunion 15 years in the making. “Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known” follows the reunion concert of the original cast of the eight-time Tony winning musical “Spring Awakening,” benefiting The Actor’s Fund. The film, directed by…

The Independent UK

Cast of Broadway's 'Spring Awakening' reunite and reminisce

While many of John Gallagher Jr.’s peers went to college, he didn’t

Salon

How I started writing for TV

Making the leap to scripted TV with HBO's "We Own This City" took years of unglamorous and difficult work

Manchester Evening News

DI Ray on ITV: What it's about, cast and where you have seen them including in Bend it Like Beckham

Here's everything you need to know about ITV's latest drama DI Ray from cast to number of episodes

Los Angeles Times

HBO's new go-to director used to feel 'replaceable.' Not anymore

LOS ANGELES — It's after hours at the Los Angeles Lakers practice facility, and Magic Johnson is alone on the darkened court, practicing the skyhook, the signature weapon of team captain Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. When the veteran star spots Johnson, he grudgingly gives the rookie a private lesson, demonstrating how the…

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