Where to find What's New and Leaving each month on MAX:
https://press.wbd.com/us/brands/max/media-releases
01-01-24, 02:32 PM
HBO Max -- Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service
06-24-20 | 12:28 PM
#576
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
They can count all the HBO Now and HBO Go users that were migrated over as "new" HBO Max subscribers, so their subscriber numbers are likely strong. How many actual new subscriptions over those conversions there are is the bigger question.
06-24-20 | 12:57 PM
#577
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
From Roku today:
No mention at all about HBO Max
Dear Roku Customer,
As you may know, HBO made the decision to discontinue access to HBO GO on nearly all streaming platforms as of July 31, 2020. HBO GO enables cable subscribers to access HBO via the streaming platform of their choosing at no additional cost.
We are disappointed that HBO will no longer give its customers access to HBO GO - and that HBO is taking this action at a time when so many people are at home.
We believe providing an exceptional user experience is paramount and we have asked HBO to reconsider their decision. Unfortunately at this time they are still planning to shut down HBO GO.
Meanwhile our customers can still access HBO in a number of ways across our platform. Existing HBO users that subscribe through Comcast, Charter or AT&T TV can stream HBO on the Comcast Xfinity Stream, Spectrum TV and AT&T TV channels available on the Roku platform. Additionally, if you would like to continue to access HBO on Roku you may subscribe directly to HBO on The Roku Channel.
Regards,
Roku
As you may know, HBO made the decision to discontinue access to HBO GO on nearly all streaming platforms as of July 31, 2020. HBO GO enables cable subscribers to access HBO via the streaming platform of their choosing at no additional cost.
We are disappointed that HBO will no longer give its customers access to HBO GO - and that HBO is taking this action at a time when so many people are at home.
We believe providing an exceptional user experience is paramount and we have asked HBO to reconsider their decision. Unfortunately at this time they are still planning to shut down HBO GO.
Meanwhile our customers can still access HBO in a number of ways across our platform. Existing HBO users that subscribe through Comcast, Charter or AT&T TV can stream HBO on the Comcast Xfinity Stream, Spectrum TV and AT&T TV channels available on the Roku platform. Additionally, if you would like to continue to access HBO on Roku you may subscribe directly to HBO on The Roku Channel.
Regards,
Roku
No mention at all about HBO Max
06-24-20 | 01:10 PM
#578
Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
^I only get HBO Max through my PC with about 8 or 9 (Criterion) movies on my watchlist. I'll likely cancel it by the end of July if there's no sign of an agreement.
06-24-20 | 06:53 PM
#579
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
Gone with the Wind is back on HBO Max, They added a new intro from a film scholar talking about the movie. They also added a round table discussion about the movie in the extras.
06-24-20 | 06:56 PM
#580
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
06-24-20 | 07:01 PM
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
06-25-20 | 01:07 AM
#582
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
I watched the new intro for Gone with the Wind. Runs about 5-5 1/2 minutes. It's actually a really good and detailed explanation about the movie and portrayals on screen. It plays before the movie and is also separated as an extra.
The round table discussion is about 1 hour long. I'll have to watch that another time when I can make 4 hours to watch the movie. I'm one of those who has never seen this movie.
The round table discussion is about 1 hour long. I'll have to watch that another time when I can make 4 hours to watch the movie. I'm one of those who has never seen this movie.
06-25-20 | 08:47 AM
#583
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
23 seasons of South Park released on Max, which you'd think they'd make a bigger deal out of but maybe I just haven't been watching ads or anything. They left off 5 episodes with a depiction of the prophet Muhammad.
06-25-20 | 11:32 AM
#584
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
I noticed last night they now have South Park. I had always planned on watching them since I bailed maybe on season 9 or 10. Alas, one day I may get to them.
And not that it matters, but those episodes that were left off, are they on the season sets that are on blu?
And not that it matters, but those episodes that were left off, are they on the season sets that are on blu?
06-26-20 | 01:55 PM
#585
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
https://www.cinemablend.com/televisi...ing-on-hbo-max
06-27-20 | 02:09 AM
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
06-27-20 | 08:39 AM
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
06-27-20 | 07:39 PM
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
06-27-20 | 08:03 PM
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
Nice. I guess regular HBO showing theatrical as their premiere tonight.
06-27-20 | 10:38 PM
#590
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
The only reasons I used DC Universe was Doom Patrol and Harley Quinn so thats a big win for me.
06-28-20 | 10:11 AM
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DVD Talk God
06-28-20 | 12:26 PM
#592
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
Casino Royale on HBO Max is the extended unrated cut
06-29-20 | 07:36 AM
#593
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
I don't understand why there's not a lot more of this instead of pulling a movie or TV Show. Disney should do this for Song of the South.
06-29-20 | 08:21 AM
#594
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
Disney did this for their shorts collections in DVD with Leonard Maltin kind of explaining and putting into context some of the more offensive ones. No way they would do that today though.
06-29-20 | 09:57 AM
#596
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
They are notoriously a controversy averse company. Even in the context of WWII, some of those wartime cartoons do not look good to 2020 audience. I think they prefer to keep that stuff in the vault even though I think it has historical value.
06-29-20 | 10:04 AM
#597
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
I think Song of the South was pretty much the line of this type of material is where they tow the line. But you’re right, easier to vault it and forget about it than have to own up and explain it. Wow, so I guess some of our old collections will really have value at some point.
06-29-20 | 12:17 PM
#598
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
Also the audience for Gone with the Wind is much different from Song of the South. I can't see a kid ever coming across Gone with the Wind and being interested enough to watch it, while I could easily see that being the case for the latter.
On a side note, anyone use the kid content stuff for Max? I mentioned it before, but basically you can set a kid's profile. What that does is lock them into that profile unless they have a passcode. Two problems:
1. At least on Xbox, every time you boot up you choose a profile.
2. To get out of the profile, you have to put in a code. The code is displayed on the screen as you type it out. So I guess hide the kids if you want to switch
And their parental filtering leaves a lot to be desired. Under 'kids movies" they have Suicide Squad. I'm sorry, but no.
On a side note, anyone use the kid content stuff for Max? I mentioned it before, but basically you can set a kid's profile. What that does is lock them into that profile unless they have a passcode. Two problems:
1. At least on Xbox, every time you boot up you choose a profile.
2. To get out of the profile, you have to put in a code. The code is displayed on the screen as you type it out. So I guess hide the kids if you want to switch
And their parental filtering leaves a lot to be desired. Under 'kids movies" they have Suicide Squad. I'm sorry, but no.
06-29-20 | 03:16 PM
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
That’s not what the discussion was, comparing those two movies. It was putting those movies on streaming, but backing it with a commentary at the beginning.
Yeah, we’re using the profiles for me and the kids. So far they haven’t strayed past Looney Tunes and my boy watching Batman stuff.
Yeah, we’re using the profiles for me and the kids. So far they haven’t strayed past Looney Tunes and my boy watching Batman stuff.
06-29-20 | 03:37 PM
#600
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Re: HBO Max — Warnermedia streaming service launches May 2020
That’s not what the discussion was, comparing those two movies. It was putting those movies on streaming, but backing it with a commentary at the beginning.
Yeah, we’re using the profiles for me and the kids. So far they haven’t strayed past Looney Tunes and my boy watching Batman stuff.
Yeah, we’re using the profiles for me and the kids. So far they haven’t strayed past Looney Tunes and my boy watching Batman stuff.