Friends news

Here are some recent news updates about the popular TV show "Friends":

Reunion Special

• In May 2020, HBO Max announced that a reunion special, titled "Friends: The Reunion", would be released on the platform. The special was filmed in April 2020 and features the original cast members (Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer) reminiscing about their time on the show and reuniting on the iconic Central Perk set.
• The reunion special premiered on HBO Max on May 27, 2021, and was met with positive reviews from fans and critics alike.

Streaming Rights

• In June 2020, it was announced that HBO Max had acquired the exclusive streaming rights to "Friends" in the United States, effective January 1, 2020. The show was previously available on Netflix, but the streaming giant lost the rights to the show due to a bidding war with HBO Max.
• The show is still available to stream on HBO Max, and fans can also purchase individual episodes or seasons on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and iTunes.

Cast News

• In recent years, the cast members have been involved in various projects. For example:
  • Jennifer Aniston has appeared in films like "Murder Mystery" (2019) and "The Morning Show" (2019-2020), a drama series on Apple TV+.
  • Courteney Cox has appeared in films like "Scream 4" (2011) and "Shameless" (2011-2012), a TV series on Showtime.
  • Lisa Kudrow has appeared in films like "Booksmart" (2019) and "Space Force" (2020), a Netflix series.
  • Matt LeBlanc has appeared in films like "Lost in Space" (2018), a Netflix series, and "Episodes" (2011-2017), a TV series on Showtime.
  • Matthew Perry has appeared in films like "The Kennedys After Camelot" (2017), a TV movie on Reelz, and "The Good Fight" (2018), a TV series on CBS All Access.
  • David Schwimmer has appeared in films like "American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson" (2016), a TV series on FX, and "Intelligence" (2020), a TV series on Peacock.