Tag: HBO Max

  • What Was That HBO Max Integration Test Email About?

    What Was That HBO Max Integration Test Email About?

    Many HBO Max subscribers received an email Thursday night with the subject “Integration Test Email #1.” The body of the email said, “This template is used by integration tests only.” While there weren’t any suspicious attachments or links (or any content at all), some Cord Cutters News readers asked if this was a phishing attempt.…

  • YouTube TV Subscribers Can Watch HBO Max and Cinemax Free Through June 21

    YouTube TV is celebrating the start of summer with a five day free preview of HBO Max and Cinemax. The preview of both channels starts today for YouTube TV subscribers and ends June 21. YouTube TV shared the news with subscribers in an email this afternoon and in a message on Twitter. YouTube TV subscribers…

  • HBO Max Has Curated Collections to Watch With Dad on Father’s Day

    HBO Max Has Curated Collections to Watch With Dad on Father’s Day

    Whether it’s movies featuring on-screen fathers, family-centered titles, or just shows Dad will love to watch, HBO Max has created special in-app collections and trays in honor of Father’s Day this Sunday. Starting June 15, HBO Max subscribers can access curated collections like “Fathers of All Kinds” featuring titles like “Abuelos,” “In The Heights,” “My…

  • HBO Max Renews its Original Comedy ‘Hacks’ for Second Season

    HBO Max Renews its Original Comedy ‘Hacks’ for Second Season

    HBO Max is hitting the green light on season 2 of its original comedy Hacks. The streamer renewed the show for a second season before the first one even finished airing its last episodes. Hacks has been one of HBO Max’s best successes in terms of Original content since its debut, consistently ranking in the…

  • ‘Friends’ and ‘Lord of The Rings’ Lead HBO Max’s Most-Watched Titles During First Year

    ‘Friends’ and ‘Lord of The Rings’ Lead HBO Max’s Most-Watched Titles During First Year

    HBO Max celebrated its first birthday last month after a successful 365 days of streaming. The service exceeded initial forecasts adding 11.1 million HBO/HBO Max subscribers over the past year surpassing 44 million. With all of HBO Max’s new originals like The Flight Attendant and Raised by Wolves, an old classic still found its way to…

  • HBO Max is Celebrating Pride 2021 with Spotlight Pages and More

    HBO Max is Celebrating Pride 2021 with Spotlight Pages and More

    In case you missed it, HBO Max launched special Spotlight Pages to celebrate Pride month. The “Shine On” spotlight page features content that recognizes the streamer’s expansive library of LGBTQIA+ stories, characters, and creators all throughout the month of June. Included in the highlights are series like “Veneno,” “It’s A Sin,” “We Are Who We Are,”…

  • How to Watch ‘In The Heights’ on June 10

    How to Watch ‘In The Heights’ on June 10

    With movie theaters opening back up across the country, Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights is expected to draw audiences back to the silver screen. The film was postponed from its 2020 release date due to the pandemic which has created growing anticipation for the film’s release. Directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich…

  • Friends Reunion Draws 2M Households for HBO Max

    Friends Reunion Draws 2M Households for HBO Max

    The Friends reunion special on HBO Max drew in 2 million US households between Thursday and Monday, according to data from Samba TV. The long awaited special was delayed due to the pandemic and continued being postponed, pushing the release date back a full year. The reunion finally hit HBO Max on May 27 and…

  • HBO Max’s ‘Full Bloom’ Season 2 Premieres June 10

    HBO Max’s ‘Full Bloom’ Season 2 Premieres June 10

    The HBO Max competition series Full Bloom is coming back for a second season that will be premiering on the streaming service on June 10. The series features up and coming florists from across the country creating botanical masterpieces to present to a panel of expert judges. “Full Bloom has brought floristry to life by introducing…

  • HBO Max Ad-Supported Tier Launches Today for $9.99/Month

    Today, HBO Max is launching its ad-supported subscription tier. The ad-supported tier includes HBO Max original content and shows and movies from HBO, Warner Bros., DC, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network, and more. The ad-supported tier does not include same-day movie premieres that debut in theaters, but those titles will be available on the ad-supported…