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HBO Max Launches GAME OF THRONES In 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision

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HBO Max Launches GAME OF THRONES In 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision And Dolby Atmos Globally Today

New Episodes Of “House of the Dragon” Will Also Be Available In Additional Formats When The Series Premieres On August 21
Rally the realm and watch Daenerys’ dragons take flight in new dimensions – HBO Max has released all eight seasons of “Game of Thrones” in 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos globally, on select devices (users in the U.S. must be subscribed to the ad-free plan).

From epic battles like Blackwater and The Battle of the Bastards, to emotional scenes like Hold the Door, and the shocking twists of The Red Wedding and The Great Sept Explosion, fans will be immersed in the world of Westeros in ways they haven’t seen before. Whether subscribers are watching the series for the first time or in anticipation of the premiere of “House of the Dragon,” these formats make the episodes look sharper and showcase deeper, richer colors, while boasting atmospheric audio.

Select devices for these additional formats include:
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Cube
Android TVs
Apple TV 4K
Google Chromecast Ultra and Chromecast with Google TV
Cox Contour 2 and Contour Stream Player
4K LG Smart TVs
Roku Ultra 4800x, Roku 4k TVs, Roku Premiere, and Roku Streaming Stick+
4K Samsung TVs
VIZIO 4K Smart TVs
Xbox One S, Xbox One X, and Xbox Series X|S
Xfinity X1 (Xi6) and Flex
XClass TV
Based on the best-selling novel series by George R.R. Martin, “Game of Thrones” holds the record as the most awarded Drama series in television history, earning a total of 161 Emmy® nominations and 59 wins. The megahit drama also stands as HBO’s most-viewed program ever, with the final season averaging a record-setting 46 million viewers in the U.S.

“House of the Dragon” is based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” which is set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones” and tells the story of House Targaryen.

“Game of Thrones” enthusiasts looking for even more content can explore the “World of Westeros” collection – the HBO Max destination for “Game of Thrones” fandom – and delve into the most-watched episodes, best battles, and relive the iconic series’ biggest spoiler episodes all over again. And beginning on August 3rd, fans can listen to “The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon,” a new podcast series, hosted by Jason Concepcion (“X-Ray Vision”) and Greta Johnsen (“Nerdette”) featuring interviews with creator George R. R. Martin, cast, and celebrity superfans to dive deep into all aspects of the “Game of Thrones” fandom.



Video: HBO Releases First Official Teaser for “House of the Dragon”

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Video: HBO Releases First Official Teaser for “House of the Dragon”
Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, which is set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen.
[via press release from WarnerMedia]
HBO Releases First Official Teaser For HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

HBO has released the first official teaser for its upcoming drama series, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. The teaser was first unveiled as part of today’s HBO Max Europe launch event.

Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, which is set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen.

The teaser featured the first official footage from the highly anticipated series, which contained several previously announced cast members in addition to the following newly revealed cast:

· Wil Johnson as Ser Vaemond Velaryon – Younger brother to Coryls Velaryon and commander in the Velaryon navy

· John Macmillan as Ser Laenor Velaryon – Son of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen

· Savannah Steyn as Lady Laena Velayron – Daughter of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen

· Theo Nate as Ser Laenor Velaryon – Son of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen

Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Co-Creator/Co-Showrunner/ Executive Producer/Writer, Ryan Condal; Co-Showrunner/Director of pilot and additional episodes/Executive Producer, Miguel Sapochnik; Executive Producers, Vince Gerardis, Ron Schmid; Executive Producer/Writer, Sara Hess; Directors Clare Kilner, Geeta V. Patel; Director/Co-Executive Producer, Greg Yaitanes. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”



HBO Max Now Offers Access To Select Free Episodes, In-App On Your Favorite Device

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HBO Max Now Offers Access To Select Free Episodes, In-App On Your Favorite Device

Beginning today, HBO Max will offer potential new subscribers in the U.S. the opportunity to watch select episodes of some of the platform’s most popular programming in-app before they sign up. The in-app offering is an extension of the long-standing sampling opportunities available via HBOMax.com and more recently, through Snapchat’s HBO Max Snap Mini, which allows Snapchatters to watch free episodes of HBO Max programming virtually alongside their friends within the Snapchat app.

With the launch of this new feature, viewers will now have the chance to take a sneak peek at the platform’s catalog of iconic and best-in-class programming prior to committing to a subscription, with the flexibility to watch a hand-picked selection of episodes in-app on their favorite supported device. The free experience will initially include 13 episodes of HBO and Max Originals, with new titles being rotated in and out of the collection periodically. The free offering will roll out today across all current HBO Max device partners.

Pilot episodes (Season 1, Episode 1) available in the collection at launch include:
Batwoman
Euphoria
Game of Thrones
Harley Quinn
Lovecraft Country
Love Life
Perry Mason
Raised By Wolves
The Flight Attendant
Titans
Veneno
Warrior
And
Doom Patrol – Season 2, Episode 1

This latest product feature also allows users to browse the entire HBO Max catalog of programming across the service in-app, and offers straightforward distinctions around which episodes can be viewed without a subscription and which ones are available after signing up.

With the recent launch of the advertising-supported subscription tier, HBO Max now provides consumers the flexibility to choose between the ad-free subscription option at $14.99 per month, or one with ads for $9.99 per month. For even further savings, HBO Max is now offering subscribers the option to pre-pay and save more than 15% by signing up for the ad-supported tier of HBO Max for $99.99/year or without ads for $149.99/year.

HBO Max offers consumers award-winning and iconic programming for each member of the household. This August, subscribers can stream a phenomenal new slate of programming, highlights including Season 3 of the popular DC Universe superhero series, “Titans,” HBO Sports and NFL Films’ sports reality series, “Hard Knocks: The Dallas Cowboys,” and Issa Rae’s new unscripted series “Sweet Life: Los Angeles”. August’s film additions include the HBO Documentary Film “Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union,” Warner Bros. Pictures’ superhero action adventure “The Suicide Squad” and action thriller “Reminiscence,” both available in theaters and on HBO Max the same day. Warner Bros. films that premiere in theaters and on HBO Max the same day are only available on the $14.99 per month Ad-Free HBO Max plan for 31 days from their theatrical release.



HBO Announces The Iron Anniversary, A Month-Long Celebration To Commemorate The 10th Anniversary

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HBO Announces The Iron Anniversary, A Month-Long Celebration To Commemorate The 10th Anniversary Of “Game Of Thrones”

Ten Year Anniversary For The Groundbreaking Series Kicks Off With A Curated Spotlight Page On HBO Max, A Cause-Driven 73-Hour ‘MaraThrone,’ Special-Edition Products And More

The HBO series “Game of Thrones” was one of the largest events in television history, culminating in 45 million viewers in the U.S., distribution in 207 territories around the world, and a massive global army of fans who continue to go to great lengths to celebrate the show.

This April, to mark the 10th anniversary of the hit series’ premiere, HBO has launched The Iron Anniversary, a month-long celebration to commemorate the series, engage passionate fans, and ignite audiences’ excitement for the next iteration of the franchise, with “House of the Dragon” slated to begin production this year. A custom spotlight page on HBO Max with personalized curations, a binge-watching marathon, special-edition products, and more, will launch throughout the month.

Starting today, HBO Max features a “Game of Thrones” Spotlight Page, an in app experience with curations for every level of fandom, from a broad introduction to the world and characters for newbies, to spoiler-laden curations featuring easter eggs for die hard fans. The page includes a treasure trove of content, with over 150 videos of behind-the-scenes extras, cast interviews, clips and trailers—many of which have never been available on the streaming platform before.

Beginning April 10, HBO will launch the “Game of Thrones” MaraThrone with all episodes of season one airing on HBO2 starting at 10:00 a.m. ET, challenging fans to continue to binge watch all 73 episodes of the series on HBO Max while raising money for select global charities. For two weeks, “Game of Thrones” cast members will rally the fandom to contribute to one of ten noble causes: Women for Women International, World Central Kitchen, Conservation International, International Rescue Committee (IRC), UNICEF, FilmAid International, SameYou, Royal Mencap Society, National Urban League and The Trevor Project. A selection of superfans and influencers will receive a custom MaraThrone kit with fun essentials to aid in their marathon viewing experiences, while six unique marathon “routes” will offer a little direction to fans who want to experience the series in a whole new way. Viewers may choose from episode collections focused on the entire series, follow the Mother of Dragons through her most fiery moments, journey with Arya to Braavos and beyond, binge the best battles, watch the Army of the Dead come to life, or relive the series’ biggest spoiler episodes all over again.

Later in the month, HBO will surprise three couples who were married in Westeros-themed ceremonies with special anniversary gifts of their own: “Thrones”-branded barrels of wine, custom chalices, and elaborate cakes designed in partnership with local bakeries to represent the “Game of Thrones” houses of Targaryen, Stark and Lannister.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products and its licensing partners have teamed up to create a variety of special-edition products kicking off the Iron Anniversary that include:

A one-of-a-kind Imperial egg by Fabergé, the world’s most iconic artist jeweler, inspired by Daenerys Targaryen, and co-designed by series Emmy Award-winning costume designer Michele Clapton. The egg includes a miniature crown designed by Ms. Clapton, which represents the crown Daenerys would have worn had she taken the Iron Throne.

Mikkeller, the Danish craft beer company, have launched a range of beers inspired by the series, that will let fans all over the world celebrate one stein at a time. Fans can cheer with the first beer in the assortment called “Iron Anniversary IPA.”

Pop culture products leader Funko have unveiled a new iron-textured limited-edition assortment of fan-favorite “Game of Thrones” Pop! vinyl collectibles and new figures based on Arya Stark, Khal Drogo, and many more. Available for pre-order now at retailers everywhere.

“Game of Thrones: Complete Collection” is available to own on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and through select digital retailers. The complete series is also available to stream on HBO Max.

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Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Rhys Ifans, and Sonoya Mizuno Join the Cast of HBO’s “House of the Dragon”

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Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Rhys Ifans, and Sonoya Mizuno Join the Cast of HBO’s “House of the Dragon”
The prequel to “Game of Thrones” will tell the story of House Targaryen.
[via press release from HBO]
COMING SOON

House of the Dragon

1 SEASON | TV-MA

The story of House Targaryen will be told. House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, is coming to HBO and HBO Max. Here’s everything to know so far.

What’s it about?

Based on George R.R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood, the series will tell the story of House Targaryen (a.k.a. the House that gave us the Mother of Dragons herself, Daenerys Targaryen) and take place 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones.

Who’s behind the scenes?

Martin and Ryan Condal (Colony, Hercules) will serve as co-creators on the series.

Miguel Sapochnik and Condal will be showrunners, and the pair will also serve as executive producers along with Martin, Vince Gerardis, Sara Lee Hess and Ron Schmidt.

Sapochnik, whose directing credits include six Game of Thrones episodes, won Emmy and DGA honors for “Battle of the Bastards.” He was nominated for another Emmy in 2019 for directing “The Long Night” and won the Emmy for Best Drama Series as an executive producer for the final season.

Clare Kilner (The Alienist: Angel of Darkness, The Wedding Date) and Geeta V. Patel (Meet the Patels, The Witcher) will also direct the series. Greg Yaitanes (Banshee, House) is director and co-executive producer.

Game of Thrones and Westworld composer Ramin Djawadi will score the series.

Who’s in the cast?

Paddy Considine (HBO’s The Third Day and The Outsider), Olivia Cooke (Ready Player One), Emma D’Arcy (Truth Seekers), Matt Smith (The Crown, Doctor Who), Steve Toussaint (It’s a Sin, Doctor Who), Eve Best (Nurse Jackie, The King’s Speech), Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill, The Amazing Spider-Man) and Sonoya Mizuno (Ex Machina, Crazy Rich Asians) have signed on for the series.

Who will they play?

Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen. Viserys was chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council at Harrenhal. A warm, kind, and decent man, Viserys only wishes to carry forward his grandfather’s legacy, but as we’ve learned from Game of Thrones, good men do not necessarily make for great kings.

Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower. She’s the daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms. She was raised in the Red Keep, close to the king and his innermost circle; she possesses both a courtly grace and a keen political acumen.

Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. The king’s first-born child. She is of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider. Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything… but she was not born a man.

Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen. The younger brother of King Viserys and heir to the throne, Daemon is a peerless warrior and a dragonrider who possesses the true blood of the dragon. But it is said that whenever a Targaryen is born, the gods toss a coin in the air…

Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon aka “The Sea Snake.” The lord of House Velaryon, a Valyrian bloodline as old as House Targaryen, “The Sea Snake,” is the most famed nautical adventurer in the history of Westeros. He built his house into a powerful seat that is even richer than the Lannisters and that claims the largest navy in the world.

Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Velaryon. A dragonrider and wife to Lord Corlys Velaryon, “The Queen Who Never Was” was passed over as heir to the throne at the Great Council because the realm favored her cousin, Viserys, simply for being male.

Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, who loyally and faithfully serves both his king and his realm. As the Hand sees it, the greatest threat to the realm is the king’s brother, Daemon, and his position as heir to the throne.

Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria. She came to Westeros with nothing, sold more times than she can recall, and could have wilted…but instead she rose to become the most trusted – and most unlikely – ally of Prince Daemon Targaryen, the heir to the throne.

Check back for more official updates about House of the Dragon.



Upcoming DVD Releases

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COMING ON 7/14:

* Ride With Norman Reedus – Season 1 (AMC/Lionsgate)
$29.99 SRP DVD MOD; $29.99 SRP Blu-ray MOD

—–“Ride with Norman Reedus” follows The Walking Dead star and motorcycle enthusiast Norman Reedus as he hits the open road to explore local biker culture and celebrate the best and brightest collectors, mechanics and craftsmen around the country. Each episode will feature Reedus and a riding companion – a fellow actor, musician, friend or local chopper fanatic – as they journey to custom bike shops, tattoo parlors, collector’s warehouses, or a roadside smokehouse with plenty of time for unplanned detours and tire changes. Appearances by Peter Fonda, Balthazar Getty, and Brett Hinds. 2-disc set in either format.

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COMING ON 7/21:

* Behind Her Faith – Season 1 (UMC)
$15.95 SRP DVD MOD

—–Four women at the top of their game examine their personal journeys, highlighting the power of faith as their driving force. Created by writer/director Paula Bryant-Ellis, Behind Her Faith features phenomenal women treading different walks of life who all have one thing in common: the conscious decision to put their faith first, without fear or regret. Stars Essence Atkins (Half & Half, Are We There Yet?: The Series, Deliver Us from Eva), Aisha Hinds (9-1-1; Under The Dome; Star Trek: Into Darkness), Niecy Nash (Claws; Reno 911!; Selma), and Angelica Nwandu (founder of The Shade Room). Single-disc release.

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COMING ON 8/25:

* Washington – The Docuseries (History/Lionsgate)
$14.95 SRP DVD
—–Narrated by Primetime Emmy winner Jeff Daniels, WASHINGTON tells the story of a young soldier who becomes the leader of men in a liberty-or-death campaign to forge a new nation. At the zenith of his power, George Washington retires to live out his days as a farmer. But with the young country on the verge of collapse, he is once again called to lead, creating the most powerful democracy in history. Executive produced by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and best-selling author Doris Kearns Goodwin, and featuring commentary from former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, and a number of esteemed historians, WASHINGTON chips away the marble to reveal the man at the heart of our nation’s story. 2-disc set.

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COMING ON 9/8:

* Chicago P.D. – Season 7 (Universal)
$39.98 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: Cross Over Episode: Chicago Fire S8 E4 “Infection Part I”; Cross Over Episode: Chicago Fire S8 E4 “Infection Part II”; Cross Over Episode: Chicago Fire S8 E15 “Off the Grid”
—–The Chicago Police Department’s toughest cops are back on the case in Season Seven of Chicago P.D., the unflinching crime drama from Emmy® Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf. Under the resolute command of Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe), the elite intelligence unit continues their relentless fight to take down the city’s most dangerous criminals—even if it means bending the rules. But just how far is the squad willing to go to achieve justice and protect their own? After taking the fall for Dawson in the Internal Affairs investigation, Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger) has been arrested on charges of misconduct and obstruction. Plus, Voight is liable to draw suspicion in the murder of corrupt Superintendent Brian Kelton, the newly elected mayor with a vendetta against Voight’s unit. 6-disc set.

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COMING ON 9/15:

* Outlander – Season 5 (Sony)
$29.99 SRP DVD; $34.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Four Never-Before-Seen “Outlander Untold” Bonus Scenes; Blooper Reel; Featurette: “Strength in Action: The Women of Outlander”; Featurette: “Through Fire & Hell: The Finale”; “Flowers of the Forest”: Lyric Video; At Home with Adso. Blu-ray Exclusive: 16 Deleted Scenes; Featurette: “The Heart of the Frasers”; Featurette: “Expanding the World: Sets & Costumes”; Writer and Producer Commentaries.
—–The fifth season of Outlander sees a continuation of Claire and Jamie’s fight to protect those they love, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of life in colonial America. The Frasers strive to flourish within a society which is unwittingly marching towards Revolution, and Jamie must now defend the home they have built together at Fraser’s Ridge while Claire seeks to put her own skills and medical expertise to use in keeping her family together and safe from harm. Meanwhile, Brianna and Roger MacKenzie struggle to find their respective places in this world and chase away the shadow cast over their lives by Stephen Bonnet as they raise their son in this brave new world. For the Frasers and their family, “home” is more than simply a site in which they live, it is the place in which they are laying the foundations for the rest of their lives. 4-disc set in either format.

* Outlander – Season 5: Limited Collector’s Edition (Sony)
$44.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Four Never-Before-Seen “Outlander Untold” Bonus Scenes; Blooper Reel; Featurette: “Strength in Action: The Women of Outlander”; Featurette: “Through Fire & Hell: The Finale”; “Flowers of the Forest”: Lyric Video; At Home with Adso; 16 Deleted Scenes; Featurette: “The Heart of the Frasers”; Featurette: “Expanding the World: Sets & Costumes”; Writer and Producer Commentaries. This Collector’s Edition Blu-ray set will also include a compact disc of the season 5 soundtrack, a 28-page digibook, and an excerpt from Diana Gabaldon’s upcoming ninth Outlander novel, Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone, all within premium collector packaging.
—–The fifth season of Outlander sees a continuation of Claire and Jamie’s fight to protect those they love, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of life in colonial America. The Frasers strive to flourish within a society which is unwittingly marching towards Revolution, and Jamie must now defend the home they have built together at Fraser’s Ridge while Claire seeks to put her own skills and medical expertise to use in keeping her family together and safe from harm. Meanwhile, Brianna and Roger MacKenzie struggle to find their respective places in this world and chase away the shadow cast over their lives by Stephen Bonnet as they raise their son in this brave new world. For the Frasers and their family, “home” is more than simply a site in which they live, it is the place in which they are laying the foundations for the rest of their lives. 4-disc set plus bonus items.

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COMING ON 9/22:

* The Good Fight – Season 4 (ViacomCBS)
DVD
—–Season four of THE GOOD FIGHT finds Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart navigating a very different landscape. After they lost their biggest client, Chumhum, and their founding partner’s name was tarnished, Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart was forced to accept an offer by a huge multi-national law firm, STR Laurie, to become a small subsidiary. Suddenly, all of their decisions can be second-guessed by the giant firm that is literally on top of them. While STR Laurie initially seem like benevolent overlords, we find Diane Lockhart and her colleagues chafing at their loss of independence while simultaneously investigating the emergence of a mysterious “Memo 618.” 13-time Emmy Award nominee Christine Baranski returns to lead an all-star cast in this critically acclaimed series, and Michael J. Fox reprises his 5-time Emmy nominated guest starring role as Louis Canning (“The Good Wife”). John Larroquette(“Night Court”) joins the cast as a series regular and Hugh Dancy (“Hannibal”) appears in a recurring role. 2-disc set.

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COMING ON 11/3:

* Game Of Thrones – The Complete Series (HBO)
$254.99 SRP 4K UHD-BD
(note that there is a Best Buy-exclusive Limited Edition version of this title “containing the same episode and bonus content, all eight epic seasons…featured in individual steelbooks and housed in a striking individually numbered metal case” for $285.43 SRP 4K UHD-BD)

EXTRAS: MORE THAN 15 HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES INCLUDING Game of Thrones: Reunion Special: A two-part reunion show shot live in Belfast with the cast, both past and present, hosted by Conan O’Brien and available exclusively on these complete series collections. The reunion special is assembled in segments focused on Houses Lannister, Stark, & Targaryen and concludes with the key players all onstage for their final reflections on the years they shared in Westeros and Essos; Game of Thrones: The Last Watch: A documentary by filmmaker Jeanie Finlay chronicling the making of the final season; Conquest & Rebellion: An Animated History of Seven Kingdoms; Audio Commentaries, Deleted and Extended Scenes, Behind-the-scenes featurettes and much more from all 8 seasons! Digital copy also included.
—–Based on the best-selling novel series by George R.R. Martin, Game of Thrones has earned a total of 161 Emmy nominations and 59 wins, which are the most nominations and wins of any Comedy or Drama series in Emmy history. The Cultural Phenomenon also stands as HBO’s most-viewed program ever, with the final season averaging a record-setting 44 million viewers in the U.S. The ensemble cast includes Emmy and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), and Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont). 33-disc set.
NOTE: this title was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc formats in December 2019; this is the title’s first release on 4K UHD-BD format

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COMING ON 11/17:

* Westworld – Season 3: The New World (Warner)
$39.99 SRP DVD; $44.98 SRP Blu-ray; $54.97 SRP 4K UHD-BD

EXTRAS: Escape from Westworld; Exploring War World; Creating Westworld’s Reality: Parce Domine; Creating Westworld’s Reality: The Absence of Field; Creating Westworld’s Reality: The Mother of Exiles; Creating Westworld’s Reality: Genre; Creating Westworld’s Reality: Decoherence; Creating Westworld’s Reality: Passed Pawn; Creating Westworld’s Reality: Crisis Theory; Welcome to Westworld: Evan Rachel Wood & Aaron Paul – Analysis; Welcome to Westworld: Evan Rachel Wood & Aaron Paul – Who Said It?; Welcome to Westworld: Thandie Newton & Tessa Thompson – Analysis; Welcome to Westworld: Thandie Newton & Tessa Thompson – Who Said It?; Westworld on Location (Home Entertainment Exclusive); Exclusive to 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray and DVD: We Live in a Technocracy; Rico; A Vision for the Future. Digital Copy (BD and UHD only).
—–Following the aftermath of last season’s Westworld massacre, “hosts” Dolores, Maeve, Bernard and Charlotte Hale begin a new chapter – outside of the park – exploring the “real world” and who they will become in the wake of their liberation. Over the course of eight hour-long episodes, Season Three finds Dolores prepared to wage war on humanity, and Bernard trying desperately to stop her, while Maeve reunites with familiar faces in a new realm…and all discover that the world outside is as full of deception and predetermination as the one they’ve always known. Westworld Season Three: The New World features returning cast members including Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores Abernathy, Emmy winner Thandie Newton as Maeve Millay, Ed Harris as the Man in Black, Jeffrey Wright as Bernard Lowe, Tessa Thompson as Charlotte Hale, Luke Hemsworth as Ashley Stubbs, and Simon Quarterman as Lee Sizemore. Joining the cast this season are Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad,” “Bojack Horseman”) and Vincent Cassel (“Black Swan”), alongside recurring guest stars Lena Waithe (“Twenties,” “Queen & Slim”), Scott Mescudi (upcoming “We Are Who We Are”), Marshawn Lynch (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), John Gallagher Jr. (“The Newsroom” and “Olive Kitteridge”), Michael Ealy (“Stumptown”), and Tommy Flanagan (“Sons of Anarchy”). 3-disc sets on DVD and on Blu-ray; 6-disc set on 4K UHD-BD (three in UHD format and three in BD format).



Game of Thrones: The Complete Collection Coming to 4K Ultra HD!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“…Crowning Triumph…Red-Blooded and Raw…Rich…Cinematic…Brilliant…”

– TV GUIDE

“Jaw Dropping”

– IGN

“…a visual spectacle the likes of which we never expected from television”

– ROLLING STONE

THE WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON

GAME OF THRONES®:

THE COMPLETE COLLECTION

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN 4K ULTRA HD

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The Only Way to Watch the Complete Iconic Series in 4K Ultra HD,

Just in Time for the 2020 Holiday Season

BURBANK, CA, July 9, 2020 – The #1 selling home entertainment television series of all time*, and most-watched series in HBO history, Game of Thrones remains a blockbuster hit and cultural sensation. Now, for the first time ever, the entire series can be owned in spectacular 4K Ultra HD when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Game of Thrones®: The Complete Collection on 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayTM on November 3, 2020. Featuring all 73 episodes along with over 15 hours of bonus content, plus Digital Copy (US only), this must-have set is priced to own at $254.99 SRP ($289.99 in Canada). Game of Thrones Seasons 1-8 are also available to own on Digital in HD via purchase from digital retailers.

*Source: WHV Category Management, Market Insights. Data thru 6/20/20, United States.

Game of Thrones: The Complete Collection on 4K Ultra HD will also be available in an exclusive limited-edition version at Best Buy for $285.43 SRP ($320.43 in Canada). Containing the same episode and bonus content, all eight epic seasons will be featured in individual steelbooks and housed in a striking individually numbered metal case.

Based on the best-selling novel series by George R.R. Martin, Game of Thrones has earned a total of 161 Emmy® nominations and 59 wins, which are the most nominations and wins of any Comedy or Drama series in Emmy history. The Cultural Phenomenon also stands as HBO’s most-viewed program ever, with the final season averaging a record-setting 44 million viewers in the U.S.

The ensemble cast includes Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister) and Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont).

“We are thrilled to offer Game of Thrones fans an in-home viewing experience worthy of the groundbreaking show with the long-awaited release of Game of Thrones: The Complete Series on 4K Ultra HD,” said Rosemary Markson, WBHE Senior Vice President, Television Marketing. “For the first time ever and unavailable anywhere else, loyal fans and collectors will be able to enjoy every extraordinary moment of this iconic show in eye-popping 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision HDR. Packed with over 15 hours of special features spanning all 8 seasons and a digital copy of every episode, this collectable set also makes a perfect holiday gift!”

The 4K Ultra HD discs of Game of Thrones: The Complete Collection will feature Dolby VisionTM HDR that dramatically expands the color palette and contrast range and uses dynamic metadata to automatically optimize the picture for every screen, frame by frame.

Also, the 4K Ultra HD discs of Game of Thrones: The Complete Collection will feature Dolby Atmos® soundtracks remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar; however, Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.

The 4K Ultra HD release includes over 15 hours of bonus features originally released on the 2019 Game of Thrones: The Complete Series and The Complete Collection (Limited Collector’s Edition) Blu-ray sets.

MORE THAN 15 HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES INCLUDING

· Game of Thrones: Reunion Special: A two-part reunion show shot live in Belfast with the cast, both past and present, hosted by Conan O’Brien and available exclusively on these complete series collections. The reunion special is assembled in segments focused on Houses Lannister, Stark, & Targaryen and concludes with the key players all onstage for their final reflections on the years they shared in Westeros and Essos.

· Game of Thrones: The Last Watch: A documentary by filmmaker Jeanie Finlay chronicling the making of the final season.

· Conquest & Rebellion: An Animated History of Seven Kingdoms

· Audio Commentaries, Deleted and Extended Scenes, Behind-the-scenes featurettes and much more from all 8 seasons!

DIGITAL

Game of Thrones Seasons 1-8 and The Complete Series are currently available to own on Digital. Digital purchase allows consumers to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital movies and TV shows are available from various digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu and others.

4K ULTRA HD

Street Date: November 3, 2020

Rating: TV-MA

33 Discs (23 BD-100s, 7 BD-66s, 3 BD-50s)

4K UHD Presented in 16×9 widescreen format

Audio: English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Runtime: Feature Approx. 75 hours

Enhanced Content: Approx. 15 hours

National 4K UHD Price: $254.99 SRP US / $289.99 SRP Canada

Best Buy 4K UHD Exclusive Limited-Edition Price: $285.43 SRP US / $320.43 SRP Canada

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Bond with These Extraordinary Moms on HBO, TBS, TNT & TruTV this Mother’s Day

Posted on by Danielle Langer





Bond with These Extraordinary Moms on HBO, TBS, TNT & TruTV this Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we’re highlighting some of the most memorable mothers in television. Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with these funny, intelligent and sometimes terrible moms from series now available to stream on HBO, TBS,TNT, and TruTV.

From the Mother of Dragons to the Mother in Chief, stream HBO classics and hit series like Game of Thrones, Veep, Big Little Lies and The Sopranos on HBO GO and HBO NOW to bond with some of TV’s most notorious moms.

Top it off by spending your Mother’s Day laughing with the funny matriarchs on The Last O.G., Bob’s Burgers, Family Guy and I’m Sorry, all available with a pay TV subscription on the TBS, TNT, and TruTV websites, apps and via video on demand.

HBO
Big Little Lies – Madeline Martha Mackenzie (Reese Witherspoon), Celeste Wright (Nicole Kidman), Jane Chapman, Renata Klein (Laura Dern) and Bonnie Carlson (Zoe Kravitz)
Divorce – Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker)
Euphoria – Leslie Bennett (Nika King)
Game of Thrones – Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) and Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey)
Mrs. Fletcher – Eve Fletcher (Kathryn Hahn)
Six Feet Under – Ruth Fisher (Frances Conroy)
The Sopranos – Carmela Soprano (Edie Falco)
The Plot Against America – Bess Levin (Zoe Kazan)
Veep – Selina Myers (Julia Louis-Dreyfus)
Watchmen – Angela Abar (Regina King)

TBS
American Dad – Francine Smith – (Wendy Schaal)
Bob’s Burgers – Linda Belcher (John Roberts)
The Detour – Robin Parker (Natalie Zea)
Family Guy – Lois Griffin (Alex Borstein)
Family Matters – Harriette Winslow (Jo Marie Payton)
The Last O.G. – Shannon ‘Shay’ Birkeland (Tiffany Haddish)

TNT
Animal Kingdom – Janine ‘Smurf’ Cody (Ellen Barkin)

truTV
I’m Sorry – Andrea Warren (Andrea Savage)