HBO has made several announcements for upcoming releases:
Change is afoot for Richard Hendricks and the rest of the Pied Piper gang as they bring in new staff, new digs, and new anxieties, while precariously teetering on the brink of success in Silicon Valley®: Season 5, available for Digital Download on June 11th. The latest release in this Emmy® Award-winning series includes eight, 30-minute episodes and explores new dynamics for the core cast, in a season that is “tighter and better than ever” (The Week).
Nominated for more than 30 Emmy® Awards and two Golden Globes, Silicon Valley enters its fifth season with Pied Piper on an upswing as the platform’s new peer-to-peer internet garnering buzz and looking poised to make a splash. However, leadership challenges, new faces in a new office, and the looming rivalry with Hooli CEO Gavin Belson threaten to shake Richard’s confidence.
Returning series regulars include Emmy®-nominee Thomas Middleditch as Richard Hendricks (Joshy,Godzilla King of Monsters), Zach Woods as Jared (“The Office,” The Post), Kumail Nanjiani as Dinesh (The Big Sick), Martin Starr as Gilfoyle (“Freaks and Geeks,” “Party Down”), Josh Brener as ‘Big Head’(“Maron,” “Highly Gifted”), Amanda Crew as Monica Hall (Table 19, American Murderer), Matt Ross as Gavin Belson (“Big Love,” “American Horror Story”), Jimmy O. Yang as Jian Yang (upcoming Crazy Rich Asians) and Suzanne Cryer as Laurie Bream (The Fosters).
LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2017 – Filming has begun on the ten-episode sixth season of CINEMAX’s high-octane drama series STRIKE BACK, which will be shot entirely in Malaysia. Returning stars Warren Brown (“Luther,” “The Dark Knight Rises”), Daniel MacPherson (“A Wrinkle in Time”) and Alin Sumarwata (“Neighbours,” “Burning Man”) are joined by new cast members Jamie Bamber (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Monday Mornings”) and Yasemin Allen (“Water and Fire”).
When a Russian bomber crashes in the South China Sea, the covert special-ops soldiers of Section 20 — Thomas “Mac” McAllister (Warren Brown), Samuel Wyatt (Daniel MacPherson) and Gracie Novin (Alin Sumarwata) — are sent on a mission to investigate. There, they cross paths with Katrina Zarkova (Yasemin Allen), a rogue Russian operative with questionable loyalties.
Under orders of the new commanding officer, Col. Alexander Coltrane (Jamie Bamber), Section 20 pursues stolen contents of the Russian jet across Southeast Asia. They will work alongside the Malaysian police to shut down a Triad gang in Kuala Lumpur, uncover a corrupt plot by a wealthy Indian businesswoman running for Parliament and plunge into the jungles of the Golden Triangle in Myanmar, facing off against mercenary drug agents and terrifying warlords, as they uncover a conspiracy that threatens to push the world to the brink of global conflict.
“STRIKE BACK has reestablished CINEMAX as a destination for adrenalized, entertaining action series,” notes Kary Antholis, president, HBO Miniseries and CINEMAX Programming. “We are delighted to offer Section 20 the opportunity to continue saving the world from mayhem and destruction.”
Jack Lothian, writer and executive producer, says, “We’re delighted to be back with CINEMAX and Sky for a new season of STRIKE BACK. We have fantastic actors and crew members who work incredibly hard to provide big-screen action for the small screen, with all the drama, high stakes, and mayhem that involves, and I can’t wait for the audience to see the twists and turns we’ve got lined up.”
Among the critical praise for the series, TVGuide.com described the previous season of STRIKE BACK as a “visually stunning” show that “regularly delivers action sequences on par with many feature films.”
This new season marks CINEMAX’s sixth – and UK co-producer Sky’s seventh – in the STRIKE BACK franchise. In 2013, CINEMAX aired Sky’s first season of the series as “Strike Back: Origins.”
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STRIKE BACK is a CINEMAX Presentation in association with Sky; a Left Bank Pictures Production. Cameron Roach is executive producer for Sky. Andy Harries, Sharon Hughff, Jack Lothian and Richard Burrell are executive producers for Left Bank Pictures. Producers, Nuala O’Leary, Lawrence Cochran and Andy Morgan; directors, Bill Eagles, Paul Wilmshurst and Steve Shill.
New York, N.Y., June 4, 2018 – Imagine a society where books are outlawed and “firemen” have been tasked to burn and destroy any remaining literature, erasing history right before our eyes. This is the reality in Fahrenheit 451, a jaw-dropping new HBO Film starring Michael B. Jordan (HBO’s The Wire,Black Panther) and Oscar® nominee Michael Shannon (Shape of Water), available on Digital Download June 18, 2018 and Blu-ray™ and DVD September 18, 2018.
Based on Ray Bradbury’s classic sci-fi novel of the same name, the thought-provoking parable depicts a frighteningly plausible future where media is an opiate, history is purged and dissent is outlawed. The dystopian thriller centers on Montag (Jordan), a young fireman who forsakes his world and struggles to regain his humanity as he battles his mentor, fire captain Beatty (Shannon).
Directed by Ramin Bahrani (99 Homes), Fahrenheit 451 also stars Sofia Boutella (The Mummy), Lily Singh (Bad Moms), Laura Harrier (Spider-Man Homecoming), Martin Donovan (Ant-Man), and more. Also executive produced by Sarah Green, Ramin Bahrani, Michael B. Jordan, Alan Gasmer, and Peter Jaysen.
Blu-ray™ & DVD Bonus Feature:
- Behind the Fire: Take a deeper look into Fahrenheit 451 as Michael B. Jordan, Michael Shannon, Sofia Boutella, and director Ramin Bahrani discuss Guy Montag’s character evolution and relationships.
Blu-rayTM and DVD
Order Date: September 14, 2018
Rating: TV-MA Runtime: Approx. 115 minutes
New York, N.Y., June 4, 2018 – Imagine a society where books are outlawed and “firemen” have been tasked to burn and destroy any remaining literature, erasing history right before our eyes. This is the reality in Fahrenheit 451, a jaw-dropping new HBO Film starring Michael B. Jordan (HBO’s The Wire,Black Panther) and Oscar® nominee Michael Shannon (Shape of Water), available on Digital Download June 18, 2018 and Blu-ray™ and DVD September 18, 2018.
Based on Ray Bradbury’s classic sci-fi novel of the same name, the thought-provoking parable depicts a frighteningly plausible future where media is an opiate, history is purged and dissent is outlawed. The dystopian thriller centers on Montag (Jordan), a young fireman who forsakes his world and struggles to regain his humanity as he battles his mentor, fire captain Beatty (Shannon).
Directed by Ramin Bahrani (99 Homes), Fahrenheit 451 also stars Sofia Boutella (The Mummy), Lily Singh (Bad Moms), Laura Harrier (Spider-Man Homecoming), Martin Donovan (Ant-Man), and more. Also executive produced by Sarah Green, Ramin Bahrani, Michael B. Jordan, Alan Gasmer, and Peter Jaysen.
Blu-ray™ & DVD Bonus Feature:
- Behind the Fire: Take a deeper look into Fahrenheit 451 as Michael B. Jordan, Michael Shannon, Sofia Boutella, and director Ramin Bahrani discuss Guy Montag’s character evolution and relationships.
Blu-rayTM and DVD
Order Date: September 14, 2018
Rating: TV-MA Runtime: Approx. 115 minutes
As of Friday June 1, HBO Europe’s original productions HEAD OVER HEELS and WHEN SHALL WE KISS are available to stream for HBO U.S. subscribers on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand, as well as on partners’ streaming platforms.
HBO Europe’s popular original romantic comedy series HEAD OVER HEELS (Czech Republic) and WHEN SHALL WE KISS (Hungary), both based on the same Israeli format When Shall We Kiss, depict complex sexual relationships in contemporary Central Europe. The series follow a group of friends as they get entangled head over heels in romance, humor, love beyond the grave, hysteria and helplessness, through vignettes from everyday life, as they find themselves in unpredictable and often cruel situations. Whether it’s in their bedroom, workplace or at their favorite bar, there’s something in every part of their life that we can relate to. HEAD OVER HEELS (23 episodes) as well as WHEN SHALL WE KISS (26 episodes) will be available on HBO streaming platforms.
Columbia Records and HBO have partnered to create an officially licensed album of music inspired by Game of Thrones, set to accompany the eagerly anticipated final season of the award-winning drama series, premiering in 2019.
The soundtrack will feature songs inspired by the hit series and will showcase artists from diverse musical genres. Viewed in more than 170 countries and hailed as a global and social media phenomenon, Game of Thrones has countless music and entertainment stars among its fan base, many of whom regularly share their love for the epic series on social media.
Game of Thrones continues to be the most successful franchise in HBO history and remains the most awarded drama series in Emmy® history, with 38 Emmys® to date. Game of Thrones is based on the best-selling book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R.R. Martin and created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
Barry (Hader) is a depressed hitman from the Midwest, and while on a job in Los Angeles, he follows his mark into an acting class and has a career epiphany when he discovers the intoxicating world of theater acting. Instantly drawn to the class and students, Barry is eager to leave his lonely, cold-hearted job behind, but as he attempts to start a new life in LA, his criminal ties won’t let him walk away, forcing him to find a balance between both worlds.
Termed as a “bittersweet dramedy that’s uncomfortably funny and simultaneously dark and tense,” (CNN)Barry: Season 1 is co-created and executively produced by Bill Hader and Alex Berg (Silicon Valley).
Extra Content for Digital Download Includes*:
- World of Barry: Watch Henry Winkler and the rest of the cast introduce the ridiculously quirky characters in Barry.
- Inside the Episodes: 8 featurettes dissecting each episode from Bill Hader, Alec Berg, and the rest of the cast and crew.
Imagine Dragons frontman and Mormon Dan Reynolds recently embarked on a new mission: to explore and influence how The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints treats its LGBTQ members. BELIEVER follows his quest to change hearts and minds and promote inclusivity and understanding in the tireless fight toward acceptance for all. Directed by Don Argott (“Last Days Here,” “Art of the Steal”), and produced by Live Nation Productions, the moving documentary debuts MONDAY, JUNE 25 (8:00-9:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
The film will also be available on HBO On Demand, HBO NOW, HBO GO and partners’ streaming platforms.
Having been silent for too long about the Church’s intolerance towards the LGBTQ community and becoming increasingly affected by the skyrocketing teen suicide rates in Utah, Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, himself a member of the Church, decides to stand up for what he believes in. Using his platform to spark a dialogue between the Church and the LGBTQ community, Reynolds embraces a new role as advocate for LGBTQ youth.
Understanding that change can only happen from within, he starts with an apology to Neon Trees lead singer Tyler Glenn. After publicly coming out, Glenn learned of the Church’s opposition to same-sex marriage, and its policies banning children of same-sex couples from being baptized before age 18. Glenn subsequently left the Church, a decision that still weighs on him today, and in 2017 welcomed the opportunity to help Reynolds coordinate the first LoveLoud Festival, intended to promote greater LGBTQ inclusivity in the Mormon community.
In addition to rousing footage from the festival and intimate behind-the-scenes footage of Reynolds, BELIEVER highlights stories of Mormon community members struggling with the Church’s views on LGBTQ rights. Reynolds encounters Heather and her daughter, Savannah, who bravely came out during a Church service. “I was made the way I am, all parts of me, by my heavenly parents,” says Savannah. “They did not mess up when they gave me freckles or when they made me to be gay. God loves me just this way, because I believe that he loves all his creations.”
He also meets Alyson and George, whose teen son, Stockton, committed suicide after feeling alienated from his community. Hearing these stories, Reynolds becomes committed to providing them with a platform to educate others about their experiences.
Despite LoveLoud Festival’s wave of press attention, the Mormon community is afraid to show support without the Church’s consent, and less than half the tickets have been sold just two weeks before the event. Finally, after securing a venue, Reynolds is ecstatic when the Church releases a statement applauding the festival’s mission to address the safety of LGBTQ youth, resulting in a rapid increase in ticket sales.
When the big day finally arrives, Reynolds takes the stage in front of a diverse crowd, proclaiming that they “can all agree on one thing, and that’s love.” Between messages of hope and performances by Aja Volkman, Neon Trees, Imagine Dragons and more, attendees are overwhelmed by the event’s enormity.
Months later, despite an encouraging dialogue with the Church, Reynolds is blindsided by an announcement at its biannual general conference, in which Mormon leaders double down on anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. Undeterred, he pledges to hold LoveLoud annually until it’s no longer necessary, and swears to “continue to knock on this door until somebody answers.”
Oscar® winner Hans Zimmer (“The Lion King”) composed the score for BELIEVER and contributed to one of the two original songs Reynolds wrote for the film, entitled “Skipping Stones.”
BELIEVER is the second film HBO has acquired from Live Nation Productions, following “Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends),” which debuted on HBO in Feb. 2017.
HBO Documentary Films and Live Nation Productions present a 9.14 Pictures and Another Brother production; directed by Don Argott; produced by Heather Parry, Robert Reynolds, Sheena M. Joyce; executive producers, Michael Rapino, Dan Reynolds, Don Argott, Jeff Ciabattari, Willie Mercer, Adam Milano; music by Hans Zimmer.
