Casey Bloys reacts to HBO's Emmy nominations haul and gives updates on the future of "The Pitt," "The White Lotus" and "The Last of Us"

The top creative exec at HBO and HBO Max says he's more concerned about Mike White's safety on 'Survivor' than he is over the return date of his juggernaut drama; confirms Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Network will depart with the SpinCo and explains why the "Max" label isn't entirely gone.

HBO and HBO Max have taken the lead in Emmy nominations this year (142), cruising past Netflix (121), per Deadline. Why it matters: It's the most Emmy nominations for HBO in a single year, thanks to a slew of big hits over the past year,