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Video: “The Survivor – Official Trailer – HBO

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Video: “The Survivor – Official Trailer – HBO
Barry Levinson’s biographical drama stars Ben Foster as boxer Harry Haft, who looks to carry on after fighting to survive in the Holocaust.
[via press release from HBO]
The Survivor | Official Trailer | HBO

Barry Levinson’s biographical drama stars Ben Foster as boxer Harry Haft, who looks to carry on after fighting to survive in the Holocaust.

When the Nazis invade Poland, Harry Haft is sent to the Auschwitz extermination camp. He is a powerfully built man, so a charming but sadistic Nazi officer offers him an impossible deal: fight fellow prisoners in the boxing ring for the amusement of his captors, or die. The winner of the bout survives to fight again. The loser is shot or sent to the gas chamber. How far will Harry’s will to live take him? What will he do to escape the death all around him?

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This April Stream “The Flight Attendant” and More on HBO Max

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This April Stream “The Flight Attendant,” “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Barry,” “The Survivor,” “We Own This City,” “Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off,” and More on HBO Max
Other highlights include the return of “Made for Love” on April 28; “The Great Pottery Throw Down” on April 14; and “Young Justice” on March 31.
[via press release from WarnerMedia]
This April Stream “The Flight Attendant,” “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Barry,” “The Survivor,” “We Own This City,” “Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off,” And More On HBO Max

This April, HBO Max brings a diverse slate of award-winning thrillers, mysteries, and fantasy series that fans will love, not just watch. The original comedies coming to the platform are guaranteed to make fans LOL.

Fasten your seatbelts! In the season two premiere of the Emmy(R)-winning series “The Flight Attendant” (4/21), Cassie is living her best sober life in Los Angeles while moonlighting as a CIA asset in her spare time. But when an overseas assignment leads her to inadvertently witness a murder, she becomes entangled in another international intrigue.

HBO Max continues to celebrate Black girl magic with the season three premiere of the Emmy(R)-winning series “A Black Lady Sketch Show” (4/8), set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests.

The Emmy(R)-winning dark comedy series “Barry” (4/24) returns this month. Desperate to leave his violent past behind in favor of his newfound passion, Barry is attempting to untangle himself from the world of contract killing and fully immerse himself in acting.

This month also brings one-of-a-kind real-life stories that reflect the human experience on the screen. Fans will immerse themselves into stories of complex characters that connect with everyone.

From Academy Award(R)-winner Barry Levinson comes “The Survivor” (4/27), an HBO Original from filmmaker Barry Levinson, and starring Ben Foster as the lead. Tells an incredible true story of Harry Haft, who, after being sent to Auschwitz, survives not only the inhumane persecution of the camp, but the gladiatorial boxing spectacles he is forced to perform with his fellow prisoners for the amusement of his captors.

From the producers of HBO’s critically acclaimed “The Wire,” comes “We Own This City,” (4/25) chronicling the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force and the corruption permeating an American city.

Fans will get a full 360 look into the life of legendary pro skateboarder Tony Hawk in the feature documentary “Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Fall Off” (4/5). This documentary is an all-encompassing look at the skateboarder’s life, legendary career, and relationship with the sport with which he’s been synonymous for decades.

Inspired by Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, “Tokyo Vice” (4/7) captures Adelstein’s daily descent into the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo in the late ’90s, where betrayal and suspicion lurk behind every corner.

Other original programming premiering this month delivers a wide array of unique stories that resonate across all genres. The following titles will deliver new distinctive storylines, multi-dimensional characters and talk-worthy content.

Fans of Adam McKay will enjoy “The Invisible Pilot” (4/4), a three-part documentary series by Emmy(R)-winning filmmakers Phil Lott and Ari Mark. The labyrinthine story is a tale of a daring husband and father who unexpectedly jumps off of a bridge in 1977, despite his successful career as a pilot and seemingly happy home life. The story begins in the Midwest and ends up as part of one of the biggest political scandals of the 21st century.

Part two of “The Way Down: God, Greed, And The Cult Of Gwen Shamblin” (4/28), directed by Primetime Emmy(R)-winning filmmaker Marina Zenovich, highlights the legacy of Remnant’s infamous leader, whose life came to a shocking end after a plane crash in May 2021.

Mystery fans can follow Hercule Poirot’s investigation with “Death On The Nile” (3/29), an adaptation of a classic tale, following a murder mystery. While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress.

Horror fans will get their thrills from “The Night House” (4/8), which follows Beth, a widow who discovers a dark secret about the house her deceased architect husband built. During her investigation of the house, she soon realizes its disturbing secrets.

Additional highly anticipated originals debuting this month include The Emmy(R)-nominated Max Original series “Made for Love” (4/28), returns for its second season. Starring Cristin Milioti, Ray Romano, and Billy Magnussen, the comedy series is a cynically poignant story of love and divorce, season two of “Gentleman Jack,”, documentary series “Not So Pretty” (4/14), the season five premiere of the international hit “The Great Pottery Throw Down” (4/14), and the season 4 part B premiere of “Young Justice” (3/31).

TITLES COMING TO HBO MAX IN APRIL:
Exact Dates To Be Announced:

Gentleman Jack, Season 2 Premiere (HBO)
March 29:

Death On The Nile, 2022 (HBO)
March 31:

Young Justice, Max Original Season 4B Premiere
April 1:

10, 1979

Annabelle, 2014 (HBO)

Armed and Dangerous, 1986

Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach, 2009

Battle Los Angeles, 2011

Beetlejuice, 1988

Bells Are Ringing, 1960

Black Gold, 1947

Blood Ties, 2014 (HBO)

Boys’ Night Out, 1962

Brewster McCloud, 1970

Brie’s Bake Off Challenge, 2022

Capote, 2005 (HBO)

Captains Courageous, 1937

Chicago, 2002 (HBO)

Children of the Damned, 1964

Czech It Out!, Max Original Premiere

Dances With Wolves, 1990 (HBO) (Extended Version)

Erased, 2013 (HBO)

Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History, 2022

Five Easy Pieces, 1970

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, 2009

Girl Most Likely, 2013 (HBO)

Graffiti Bridge, 1990

Hugo, 2011 (HBO)

Insidious, 2010

Iron Eagle, 1986

Iron Eagle II, 1988

Kin, 2018 (HBO)

Krull, 1983 (HBO)

Larry Crowne, 2011

Les Miserables, 1998

Limitless, 2011 (HBO)

Moon, 2009 (HBO)

Moscow on the Hudson, 1984

Nobody’s Fool, 1994 (HBO)

Odd Man Out, 1947

On the Waterfront, 1954

One True Singer, Max Original Season 1 Premiere

Only Lovers Left Alive, 2014 (HBO)

Original Sin, 2001 (HBO) (Extended Version)

Peggy Sue Got Married, 1986

Point Break, 2015 (HBO)

Rain Man, 1988 (HBO)

Red, 2010 (HBO)

Rendez-Vous, 2020 (HBO)

Revolver, 2007 (HBO)

Salt, 2010

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, 1954

Sex Drive, 2008 (HBO) (Extended Version)

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, 1949

Show Boat, 1936

Six Degrees Of Separation, 1993 (HBO)

Slc Punk!, 1999 (HBO)

Spartan, 2004 (HBO)

Special Agent, 1935

Summer of ’42, 1971

Surf’s Up 2: WaveMania, 2017

Sweet Bird of Youth, 1962

The Asphalt Jungle, 1950

The Big Chill, 1983

The Big House, 1930

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, 2009 (HBO) (Director’s Cut)

The Break-Up, 2006 (HBO)

The Brothers Solomon, 2007 (HBO)

The Chosen, 1982 (HBO)

The Freshman, 1990 (HBO)

The Heartbreak Kid, 2007 (HBO)

The Incredible Hulk, 2008 (HBO)

The Informant (aka A Besugo), Max Original Season 1 Premiere

The Ladies Man, 2000 (HBO)

The Last Airbender, 2010 (HBO)

The Last Detail, 1973

The Last Dragon, 1985

The Raid: Redemption, 2012 (HBO) (Extended Version)

The Relic, 1997 (HBO)

The Secret In Their Eyes, 2010 (HBO)

The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, 2013 (HBO)

The Thaw (aka Odwilz), Max Original Season 1 Premiere

The Thirteenth Floor, 1999

The Toy, 1982

The Wackness, 2008 (HBO)

Tootsie, 1982 (HBO)

Under the Cherry Moon, 1986

Universal Soldier: The Return, 1999

Vice Versa, 1988

Welcome To Collinwood, 2002 (HBO)

Who’s Harry CRUMB?, 1989 (HBO)

William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet, 1996 (HBO)

Winter Meeting, 1948

Wrath Of The Titans, 2012
April 2:

Batwoman, Season 3

Chad
April 4:

The Invisible Pilot, Documentary Series Premiere (HBO)
April 5:

Man of Steel, 2013 (HBO)

Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off, Documentary Premiere (HBO)

We’re The Millers, 2013 (HBO)
April 7:

Close Enough, Max Original Season 3

Queen Stars, Max Original Season 1 Premiere

Tokyo Vice, Max Original Season 1 Premiere

Trinity of Shadows, Max Original Season 1 Premiere
April 8:

A Black Lady Sketch Show, Season 3 Premiere (HBO)

Crabs In A Barrel, 2022 (HBO)

Mi Casa, 2022 (HBO)

The Night House, 2021 (HBO)

When You Clean A Stranger’s Home, 2022 (HBO)
April 12:

Black Mass, 2015
April 14:

The Garcias, Max Original Season 1 Premiere

Gensan Punch, Max Original Premiere

The Great Pottery Throw Down, Max Original Season 5 Premiere

Not So Pretty, Max Original Season 1 Premiere
April 17:

The House, 2017
April 21:

Amsterdam, Max Original Season 1 Premiere

Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners, Max Original Special Premiere

The Flight Attendant, Max Original Season 2 Premiere
April 22:

A Tiny Audience, Season 3 Premiere (HBO)

Toy Aficiao, 2021 (HBO)
April 24:

Barry, Season 3 Premiere (HBO)

The Baby Limited Series Premiere (HBO)
April 25:

We Own This City, Limited Series Premiere (HBO)
April 27:

The Survivor, 2022 (HBO)
April 28:

Ana Emilia Show (aka Desafío Influencer con Ana Emilia), Max Original Premiere

DoDo, Max Original Season 1 Premiere

Lamput, Season 1-3

Made for Love, Max Original Season 2 Premiere

Up Close with Ana Emilia, Max Original Special Premiere

The Way Down: God, Greed, And The Cult Of Gwen Shamblin, Max Original Season 1 Part B Premiere
April 29:

Snowpiercer, Season 3
April 30:

The Blair Witch Project, 1999

House of 1,000 Corpses, 2003

The Devil’s Rejects, 2005

TITLES LEAVING HBO MAX IN APRIL:
April 3:

Life’s Too Short, 2012 (HBO)
April 30:

2 Fast 2 Furious, 2003 (HBO)

A Good Day to Die Hard, 2013 (HBO) (Extended Version)

Aftermath, 2017 (HBO)

Anna to the Infinite Power, 1982 (HBO)

Bloodsport, 1988 (HBO)

Cake, 2005 (HBO)

Cursed, 2005 (HBO)

Darkness, 2004 (HBO) (Unrated Version)

Executive Decision, 1996 (HBO)

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, 2011 (HBO)

Firehouse Dog, 2007 (HBO)

For Greater Glory: the True Story of Cristiada, 2012 (HBO)

Freejack, 1992 (HBO)

Frida, 2002 (HBO)

Getting Even With Dad, 1994 (HBO)

Hearts in Atlantis, 2001 (HBO)

Her Body, 2018 (HBO)

Hitman, 2007 (HBO) (Extended Version)

House, 2008 (HBO)

Moonstruck, 1987 (HBO)

My Baby’s Daddy, 2004 (HBO)

My Big Fat Greek Wedding, 2002 (HBO)

Never Let Me Go, 2010 (HBO)

News of the World, 2020 (HBO)

Poltergeist II: the Other Side, 1986 (HBO)

Poltergeist III, 1988 (HBO)

Promising Young Woman, 2020 (HBO)

Senseless, 1998 (HBO)

Showtime, 2002 (HBO)

Something New, 2006 (HBO)

Stigmata, 1999 (HBO)

Summer School, 1987 (HBO)

The Betrayed, 2008 (HBO)

The Brady Bunch Movie, 1995 (HBO)

The Day After Tomorrow, 2004 (HBO)

The End, 1978 (HBO)

The Fast and the Furious, 2001 (HBO)

The Happening, 2008 (HBO)

The Pope of Greenwich Village, 1984 (HBO)

The Poseidon Adventure, 1972 (HBO)

The Presidio, 1988 (HBO)

The Seeker: the Dark Is Rising, 2007 (HBO)

The Transporter, 2002 (HBO)

The Wings of the Dove, 1997 (HBO)

Thelma & Louise, 1991 (HBO)

Tomcats, 2001 (HBO)

Unleashed, 2005 (HBO) (Director’s Cut)

Waiting to Exhale, 1995 (HBO)

Weightless, 2018 (HBO)

Welcome to Sarajevo, 1997 (HBO)

Witness, 1985 (HBO)

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, 2018 (HBO)



HBO Original THE SURVIVOR Debuts April 27

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HBO Original THE SURVIVOR Debuts April 27
Film Is Directed By Barry Levinson And Stars Ben Foster

The HBO Original film THE SURVIVOR marks award-winning filmmaker Barry Levinson’s return to HBO. Based on the incredible true story of Harry Haft, the film reunites Levinson with award-winning actor Ben Foster. Foster stars in the title role as Haft who, after being sent to Auschwitz, survives not only the unspeakable horrors of the camp, but the gladiatorial boxing spectacle he is forced to perform with his fellow prisoners for the amusement of his captors. Unbeknownst to those who try to destroy him, Haft’s will to survive is driven by his quest to reunite with the woman he loves.

An examination of one man’s journey from unspeakable horrors to freedom, forgiveness and redemption, THE SURVIVOR debuts WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, in honor of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

Based on the book “Harry Haft: Survivor of Auschwitz, Challenger of Rocky Marciano” by Alan Haft, the film was directed by Academy Award®-winner Barry Levinson, whose previous HBO Films (“Paterno,” “The Wizard of Lies” and “You Don’t Know Jack”) have amassed a combined 21 Emmy® nominations; with a script by Justine Juel Gillmer (“The 100”).

THE SURVIVOR reunites Ben Foster (“Leave No Trace,” “Hell or High Water”) with director Levinson, who cast him in his first film, “Liberty Heights.”

The film also stars Vicky Krieps (“Phantom Thread”), Billy Magnussen (“No Time to Die”), Peter Sarsgaard (“Jackie”), Saro Emirze (“Wilsberg”), Dar Zuzovsky (“Hostages”), Danny DeVito (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), and John Leguizamo (“Latin History for Morons”).

THE SURVIVOR is produced by New Mandate Films’ Matti Leshem (“The Shallows”), BRON Studios’ Aaron L. Gilbert (“Bombshell,” “Monster,” “The Front Runner”), Baltimore Pictures’ Jason Sosnoff (HBO’s “Paterno” and “The Wizard of Lies”) and Barry Levinson (“Donnie Brasco,” “Bugsy”) and Scott Pardo (“Hope & A Little Sugar”). Executive Producers are Joel Greenberg, Ben Foster, Danny Devito, Brenda Gilbert, Steven Thibault, Ashley Levinson, Anjay Nagpal, Ron McLeod, Jason Cloth and Richard McConnell. The film is from New Mandate Films and BRON Studios, in association with Baltimore Pictures, Endeavor Content, USC Shoah Foundation and Creative Wealth Media.

The film’s production was aided by a team at USC Shoah Foundation who provided detailed historical consulting in addition to access to a testimony of Haft, filmed in 2007 and preserved within USC Shoah Foundation’s Visual History Archive.



HBO Acquires Barry Levinson’s THE SURVIVOR, Starring Award-Winning Actor Ben Foster

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HBO Acquires Barry Levinson’s THE SURVIVOR, Starring Award-Winning Actor Ben Foster, From BRON Studios And New Mandate Films

The Acquisition Follows The Film’s Successful Launch At The 2021 Toronto International Film Festival

HBO Films has acquired the exclusive North American rights to the acclaimed Harry Haft biopic THE SURVIVOR from New Mandate Films and BRON Studios, in association with Baltimore Pictures, Endeavor Content, USC Shoah Foundation and Creative Wealth Media.

Based on the book “Harry Haft: Survivor of Auschwitz, Challenger of Rocky Marciano” by Alan Haft, the film was directed by Academy Award®-winner Barry Levinson (HBO’s “Paterno,” “You Don’t Know Jack” and “The Wizard of Lies”), whose previous HBO films have amassed a combined 26 Emmys®, with a script by Justine Juel Gillmer (“The 100”).

Synopsis: THE SURVIVOR is based on the incredible true story of Harry Haft, who, after being sent to Auschwitz, survives not only the unspeakable horrors of the camp, but the gladiatorial boxing spectacle he is forced to perform with his fellow prisoners for the amusement of his captors. Unbeknownst to those who try to destroy him, Haft is driven by the most important reason any man has to survive, a quest to reunite with the woman he loves. After a daring escape, he makes his way to New York, where he succeeds in using his boxing skills to establish a name for himself in the hopes of finding his one true love. His indomitable spirit lands him in the ring with boxing legends like Rocky Marciano as he fights to make sense of his past and reclaim the life that was stolen from him.

Cast: The film stars Ben Foster (“Leave No Trace,” “Hell or High Water”) as Harry Haft, with Vicky Krieps (“Phantom Thread”), Billy Magnussen (“No Time to Die”), Peter Sarsgaard (“Jackie”), Saro Emirze (“Wilsberg”), Dar Zuzovsky (“Hostages”), Danny DeVito (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), and John Leguizamo (“Latin History for Morons”) rounding out the cast.

About Ben Foster: Foster is an award-winning actor of film and stage. For over two decades, his riveting performances have continued to mesmerize audiences. Foster’s standout performance as Haft in THE SURVIVOR received rave reviews, with Awards Daily noting that“it’s an incredible performance from an actor who’s always impressed,” and calling the film Foster’s “career-best work.” THE SURVIVOR reunites Foster with Barry Levinson who cast him in his first film in “Liberty Heights” in 1998.

The HBO acquisition comes on the heels of the film’s world premiere screening at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, which garnered critical praise for the film, direction, and cast performances.

The film’s production was aided by a team at USC Shoah Foundation, who provided detailed historical consulting in addition to access to a testimony of Haft, filmed in 2007 and preserved within USC Shoah Foundation’s Visual History Archive.

Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming quote: “We are immensely proud to bring THE SURVIVOR to the HBO and HBO Max audience. Barry’s meticulous exploration of this true story of unimaginable choices, perseverance and redemption coupled with Ben’s transformative performance will captivate viewers and stay with them long after the credits roll.”

Director and Producer Barry Levinson quote: “Having done numerous films at HBO, I don’t know of a better home for THE SURVIVOR.”

Producers Matti Leshem and Aaron L. Gilbert quote: “THE SURVIVOR is the true story of a man who confronts the ultimate moral dilemma in the face of one of the world’s greatest evils, Nazism. Harry Haft’s journey takes him from the depths of Auschwitz and into the ring with Rocky Marciano as he negotiates his new life and seeks the woman he loves. At a time when hatred based on race and belief is escalating, Harry’s story is a reminder of overcoming adversity against all odds. We were thrilled to launch the film at TIFF and the subsequent tremendous reception we received. We are delighted that the team at HBO shares our passion and we are looking forward to launching this important story with them.”

Credits: THE SURVIVOR was produced by New Mandate Films’ Matti Leshem (“The Shallows”), BRON Studios’ Aaron L. Gilbert (“Bombshell,” “Monster,” “The Front Runner”), Baltimore Pictures’ Jason Sosnoff (HBO’s “Paterno” and “The Wizard of Lies”) and Barry Levinson (“Donnie Brasco,” “Bugsy”) and Scott Pardo (“Hope & A Little Sugar”). Executive Producers are Joel Greenberg, Ben Foster, Danny Devito, Brenda Gilbert, Steven Thibault, Ashley Levinson, Anjay Nagpal, Ron McLeod, Jason Cloth and Richard McConnell.

WME Independent brokered the deal with HBO.

About NEW MANDATE FILMS: New Mandate Films was founded by Matti Leshem to mine the rich depths of Jewish history, literature and stories. From the bible to the present-day, New Mandate Films develops and produces film and TV projects designed to enlighten and entertain global audiences. New Mandate is currently developing Keeper Of The Diary, the story of Otto Frank’s crusade to have his daughter Anne’s diary published. It is being produced by Searchlight Pictures.

About BRON: is a worldwide media and entertainment company committed to furthering the art and craft of meaningful commercial storytelling. Focused on the strategic development, production and financing of original live-action and animated features, television and digital media content, BRON has been instrumental in more than 100 productions and has built a robust slate of upcoming projects across all platforms. The company’s filmmaker-first approach, built on inclusion, innovation and respect, has helped BRON solidify creative relationships with elite talent from an array of backgrounds. The company has been part of an outstanding 27 Academy Award® nominations and six wins.

BRON’s upcoming film releases include “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” BRON’s third collaboration with Jason Reitman; Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci”; Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza”; Denzel Washington’s “Journal for Jordan”; and “Cyrano,” starring Peter Dinklage.