Watch behind the candelabra, the original hbo film online at hbo. Find out when and where you can watch behind the candelabra episodes with tvguides full tv listings youll never miss another. Behind the candelabra international trailer 20 international trailer for behind the candelabra. The cable networks sunday premiere of the liberace biopic brought in its best numbers for an original film since something the. Behind the candelabras in behind the candelabra us news. Starring michael douglas, matt damon, rob lowe, dan aykroyd, debbie reynolds, and scott bakula. It is based on thorsons memoir, behind the candelabra. Liberace died on february 4, 1987, or, for those who just watched hbos behind the candelabra, at the end of the movie. Behind the candelabra should catch your attention at the mention of the main characters. Michael douglas as liberace and matt damon as scott thorson.
Liberaces wisconsin bona fides included, according to a story retold in a new movie on hbo, a personal connection to a green bay packer. No copyright infringement intended the 1980s hbo bumper is used with the opening theme of the movie. This new hbo limited series to debut in april 2020. And though his death officially put an end to his relationship with scott thorson, it certainly wasnt the end of their story. Adaptation of scott thorsons book about his fiveyear love affair with renowned entertainer liberace, who was four deca more. Behind the candelabra filming locations iamnotastalker. The 1980s hbo bumper is used with the opening theme of the movie. New hbo dramatic series true detective, starring matthew mcconaughey and woody harrelson, premieres sunday, jan. Behind the candelabra star tells event magazine he regretted the embarrasment to catherine zetajones of his comments about oral sex and cancer given in a 20 guardian interview published.
Her only help is a call from a security systems specialist, and she is forced to trust. Before elvis, before elton john, madonna and lady gaga, there was liberace infamous pianist, outrageous entertainer and flamboyant star of stage and television. Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6year relationship between liberace and his much younger lover, scott thorson, is recounted. This new hbo series to debut sunday, april 12, 2020. The cable networks sunday premiere of the liberace biopic brought in its best numbers for an original film since. It dramatizes the last ten years in the life of pianist liberace and the relationship he had with scott thorson.
Jan 08, 20 when matt damon gazed at michael douglas in full liberace regalia during production of the hbo biopic behind the candelabra, did he find him attractive. Now that behind the candelabra, the hbo movie about the secret relationship. In the us it screened as a telemovie last may, but for the australian market it had a theatrical release in july. It dramatizes the last ten years in the life of pianist liberace and the relationship he had with scott. Behind the candelabra is a 20 american biographical drama film directed by steven soderbergh. Your direct line to hbo and canadian original programming in canada. Before elvis, before elton john, madonna and lady gaga, there was liberace. Michael douglas and matt damon, and premiered on hbo on may 26, 20. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The allnew crave now features all of the groundbreaking series and specials from hbo and showtime along with the latest hollywood movies. Et mt season 3 of the golden globe awardwinning comedy. Jun 14, 20 the 1980s hbo bumper is used with the opening theme of the movie. Hbos behind the candelabra hits neardecade viewership record. Damon is thoroughly convincing as thorson whose book supplied the source.
Hbo enters 2018 without its signature series, game of thrones, which isnt expected to return for its last hurrah until 2019. My life with liberace kindle edition by thorson, scott. But thats fine the premium cable network has plenty of. Jerry weintraub, who produced the 20 hbo liberace film behind the candelabra, was originally behind the stage adaptation, but passed away before its fruition in 2015.
The true story of scott thorson and his affair with largerthanlife entertainer, liberace. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading behind the candelabra. May 21, 20 behind the candelabra is fabulous so much so that, were it not for the fact that it reveals everything about his private life that he worked so hard to conceal, liberace himself might well have. Produced by hbo, it is based on the 1973 film of the same name written and. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Hbo films behind the candelabra, starring academy award winners michael douglas and matt damon, will debut on hbo may 26 at 9 pm et. Mosaic, a sixpart limited series from steven soderbergh oscar winner for traffic.
The glitter and kitsch, and jawdropping performances by michael douglas as. Making behind the candelabra show tv movie 20 quotes on imdb. Behind the candelabra where to stream and watch decider. Read the first chapter of scott thorsons behind the candelabra, the book on which steven soderberghs hbo movie is based. Elton john to perform liberace tribute at emmys cbc news. And though his death officially put an end to his relationship with. Heres what happened to the behind the candelabra players after liberaces death.
Hed be home by three, get in a few hours at the piano, have a hurried dinner, and. Liberaces behind the candelabra lover no longer behind bars. My life with liberace is a memoir by scott thorson and. In the larger context, it is the triumph of television over. In this unusually frank book, scott thorson reveals all. Behind the candelabra is an inside look at the man who enthralled american audiences, the man whose life reflected his credo, too much of a good thing is wonderful. As i mentioned last month in my post about sherman way adult books from behind the candelabra which you can read here, back in may fellow stalker e. Just days after the successful airing of hbos liberace biopic, behind the candelabra, liberaces former lover scott thorson played by matt damon in the.
Based on the autobiography by liberaces much younger lover and livein partner scott. Michael douglas and matt damon star in this film that recounts show biz icon. Dec 27, 2017 hbo enters 2018 without its signature series, game of thrones, which isnt expected to return for its last hurrah until 2019. Behind the candelabra tv listings, tv schedule and episode. Emmy winner for hbos behind the candelabra, explores the psychological underpinnings of love and murder in. Westworld is an american science fiction western and dystopian television series created by jonathan nolan and lisa joy.
Having been a rob lowe fan since i was a kid, i was extremely excited to see him live. You can continue to access all of your favourite hbo series on the newly redesigned crave. While it boasts itself on being the home of hbo, theres still no sign of this screening anytime soon. The production designer of behind the candelabra explains how the extravagant sets came together. Find out where behind the candelabra is streaming, if behind the candelabra is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. In the larger context, it is the triumph of television over movies. A wealthy woman and her stepson are targeted by a trio of expert thieves in their remote mansion. Use mdy dates from february 20 books with missing cover all stub articles.
May 25, 20 behind the candelabra sunday, hbo canada, 9 p. This article about a biographical or autobiographical book whose subject was. Tonight hbo released the first teaser trailer for the new tv movie that also reveals the premiere date of may 26th. Worldfamous pianist liberace michael douglas takes muchyounger scott thorson matt damon as a lover, but the relationship deteriorates when liberace takes. May 27, 20 liberace died on february 4, 1987, or, for those who just watched hbo s behind the candelabra, at the end of the movie. Awards season programming lives on hbo canada, the movie. Worldfamous pianist liberace michael douglas takes muchyounger scott thorson matt damon as a lover, but the relationship deteriorates when liberace takes other bedmates and thorson becomes addicted to drugs. Home box office, better known as hbo, has been around since 1972, and racked up plenty of cred during its first 20 years through iconic standup specials like eddie murphy. May, 20 behind the candelabra international trailer 20 international trailer for behind the candelabra.
Behind the candelabra is fabulous so much so that, were it not for the fact that it reveals everything about his private life that he worked so hard to conceal, liberace himself might well. Hbo films presents behind the candelabra, starring academy award winners michael douglas and matt damon, executive produced by emmy winner jerry weintraub and directed by academy award winner steven soderbergh from a script by oscar nominee richard lagravenese. May 29, 20 the production designer of behind the candelabra explains how the extravagant sets came together. Hbo film behind the candelabra, directed by steven soderbergh. Mar 10, 2017 jerry weintraub, who produced the 20 hbo liberace film behind the candelabra, was originally behind the stage adaptation, but passed away before its fruition in 2015. Making behind the candelabra show tv movie 20 imdb. Hbo canada brings canadians the current slate of signature dramatic programs for which hbo is known, together with new and neverbeforeseen programming including comedy series, live. When matt damon gazed at michael douglas in full liberace regalia during production of the hbo biopic behind the candelabra, did he find him attractive. Just days after the successful airing of hbo s liberace biopic, behind the candelabra, liberaces former lover scott thorson played by matt damon in the flick.
Behind the candelabra is a 20 american biographical drama film directed by steven. I watched two hours felt like 3 hours and altho damon was good he did not look 17 and i think mark wahlberg. Liberaces behind the candelabra lover no longer behind. Before elvis, before elton john, madonna and lady gaga, there was liberace infamous. Read the first chapter of scott thorsons behind the candelabra. By tierney sneed, staff writer may 29, 20 by tierney sneed, staff writer may 29. My girlfriend spent a lot of money on the vip tickets for the planet hollywood show in las. Foxtel has taken too long to schedule the liberace telemovie, behind the candelabra, in my view. Produced by hbo, it is based on the 1973 film of the same name written and directed by michael crichton and, to a lesser extent, the films 1976 sequel futureworld.
The channel is primarily devoted to original programming and special events sourced from the hbo and cinemax subscription services in the united states, as well as domestic motion pictures. Hbo previously known as hbo canada is a canadian premium television network from crave formerly the movie network, which is owned by bell media. This new hbo limited series to debut monday, march 16, 2020. Behind the candelabra, a snapshot from the last decade of the pianist and showman liberace, is sublimely entertaining. Broadcast dates announced for hbo films behind the.
Hbo films logo behind the candelabra variant youtube. The television academy announced monday that the 66yearold musician will make his emmy debut with a tribute to liberace, whose life story is told in hbos behind the candelabra. By tierney sneed, staff writer may 29, 20 by tierney sneed, staff writer may 29, 20, at 7. Starring michael douglas as liberace and matt damon as scott thorson.