Emblazon Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 https://www.hbomax.com Launches in a few hours. It’s replacing HBO Now & Go... but it’s also not. It’s essentially everything HBO has to offer, and will be the only way to access some of their content. I was looking into getting it, as it’s currently running discounted at $11.99/month from the regular $14.99/month price... but then I looked at the ways to get it, and apparently I will get it for free because my internet is AT&T Internet 1000. Here is a link that shows all the ways to get the service: https://www.cnet.com/news/hbo-max-will-be-free-for-millions-of-subscribers-are-you-one-of-them-apple-google-roku-comcast/ Be sure to check that before subscribing so you aren’t double paying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I signed up for the $12 a month deal. I dip in and out of HBO Now based on how much I'm actually using it, and I'll just do the same with Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69los Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Sweet. Looks like Fios was recently added to immediate access. I didn't see a dedicated app for it on Roku and the ad on PS4 redirects to HBO Now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Sounds like they're missing a decent amount of DC movies. https://screenrant.com/hbo-max-dc-movies-shows-missing/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massdriver Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 13 hours ago, Emblazon said: https://www.hbomax.com Launches in a few hours. It’s replacing HBO Now & Go... but it’s also not. It’s essentially everything HBO has to offer, and will be the only way to access some of their content. I was looking into getting it, as it’s currently running discounted at $11.99/month from the regular $14.99/month price... but then I looked at the ways to get it, and apparently I will get it for free because my internet is AT&T Internet 1000. Here is a link that shows all the ways to get the service: https://www.cnet.com/news/hbo-max-will-be-free-for-millions-of-subscribers-are-you-one-of-them-apple-google-roku-comcast/ Be sure to check that before subscribing so you aren’t double paying. I have ATT 1000 as well. Do you know how we are supposed to get it through ATT? Are they going to email us or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Just now, Massdriver said: I have ATT 1000 as well. Do you know how we are supposed to get it through ATT? Are they going to email us or what? It was tricky. When you log into your AT&T account on the web (not the app), there will be a new module on the overview about “Get Started” with HBO Max. Follow that and it will link your account. Then go to HBO Max and sign in with a Provider, select AT&T, and use your account credentials. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I think it's kinda funny that almost every story I've read about HBO Max has a line like "at $15 a month, it's the most expensive streaming service" which is fair, I guess. But HBO Now was already $15 a month, and this is just that with a bunch more stuff. On that note, I like that they have Disney+ style buttons for various collections like Studio Ghibli, TCM, and Adult Swim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massdriver Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 27 minutes ago, Emblazon said: It was tricky. When you log into your AT&T account on the web (not the app), there will be a new module on the overview about “Get Started” with HBO Max. Follow that and it will link your account. Then go to HBO Max and sign in with a Provider, select AT&T, and use your account credentials. Got it working. Thanks! I never intended to get HBO Max regularly, but since it comes with my Internet, why not! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Comcast is just not going to give this, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexy_shapiro Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I was skeptical about this service but since I already have HBO Now I figured might as well try it out. And holy shit, I didn’t realize TCM was in on this! I hate the lack of classic movies on most steaming services but HBO Max rectifies this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_MH Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I jumped on this mainly for the Studio Ghibli stuff, but it's also a it good collection. I was already paying $10 for HBO, so it's just an extra $5 for me with a bunch of stuff on top of it. There aren't too many exclusives right now, but I did catch an episode of one and I'll say Elmo's talk show is painfully cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I started watching Doom Patrol which i liked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69los Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 TCM looks legit. They have The Hitcher on there. And Freaks, Eyes Without a Face, Time Bandits, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 8 hours ago, 69los said: I didn't see a dedicated app for it on Roku and the ad on PS4 redirects to HBO Now. It currently has no support for Roku or Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69los Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Just now, SimpleG said: It currently has no support for Roku or Amazon Yeah, I read up on it. Unfortunate, but at least I can use the PS4 until a deal is worked out. I didn't try logging on this morning but it looks like everything with the PS4 is working fine. It literally said I downloaded HBO Now but the app picture, and ultimately the result, was HBO Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 59 minutes ago, Remarkableriots said: I started watching Doom Patrol which i liked. I wonder if they'll add the live action Teen Titans show... Those DC series seem to be going all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 5 hours ago, Spork3245 said: Comcast is just not going to give this, huh? WarnerMedia Strikes Eleventh Hour HBO Max Distribution Deal With Comcast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, Emperor Diocletian II said: WarnerMedia Strikes Eleventh Hour HBO Max Distribution Deal With Comcast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Apparently I have to sign up for Crave to get HBOMax. F that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 3 hours ago, 69los said: TCM looks legit. They have The Hitcher on there. And Freaks, Eyes Without a Face, Time Bandits, etc. I was stunned to see everything in TCM's catalog, especially the Criterion Collection films. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, Chris- said: I was stunned to see everything in TCM's catalog, especially the Criterion Collection films. Oh shit, they’ve got a bunch of Kurosawa’s films. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Just now, Emblazon said: Oh shit, they’ve got a bunch of Kurosawa’s films. And some motherfuckin' Showa Godzilla! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Nice, looks like my hbo just upgraded to max through comcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 I’m disappointed that not every HBO comedy special is on here: none of the George Carlin ones are on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury33 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 That TCM inclusion may push me over the edge on this. But how do you launch with no support for 2 of the 3 biggest streaming platforms in Roku and Amazon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 34 minutes ago, Spork3245 said: I’m disappointed that not every HBO comedy special is on here: none of the George Carlin ones are on here. They’re missing some of the older series too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 52 minutes ago, Mercury33 said: That TCM inclusion may push me over the edge on this. But how do you launch with no support for 2 of the 3 biggest streaming platforms in Roku and Amazon? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/why-hbo-max-not-available-on-roku-amazon-fire-tv-2020-5%3famp The CEO of AT&T makes this sound like its a dick wagging contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 21 minutes ago, SimpleG said: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/why-hbo-max-not-available-on-roku-amazon-fire-tv-2020-5%3famp The CEO of AT&T makes this sound like its a dick wagging contest. It’s also not available as an app on my LG Smart TV. #casualtiesofmediawars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 The TCM stuff is super cool, it always saddened me how most of these movie libraries besides some specialty ones seem to start at like 1995. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CayceG Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 13 hours ago, Chris- said: I was stunned to see everything in TCM's catalog, especially the Criterion Collection films. 13 hours ago, Emblazon said: Oh shit, they’ve got a bunch of Kurosawa’s films. 13 hours ago, Chris- said: And some motherfuckin' Showa Godzilla! Dammit. I'm bout to spend money. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury33 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 No amazon and no LGtv? Lol well, there’s $15 HBO coulda had but isn’t gonna get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastletonSnob Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 HBO Max had only 90,000 mobile downloads on launch day. How big of a disaster is that? Should we keep in mind that HBO Max didn't launch on Roku or Firestick, and it only launched in the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, CastletonSnob said: HBO Max had only 90,000 mobile downloads on launch day. How big of a disaster is that? Should we keep in mind that HBO Max didn't launch on Roku or Firestick, and it only launched in the US? Also take into account that it launched during a pandemic where so many people are streaming shows/videos that services are defaulting quality to sub-hd... and it still didn’t break 100k. I think the biggest issue with Max is all of the confusion over it with the average consumer: HBO Go vs HBO Now vs HBO Max vs simply having it on your cable/satellite bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I got a free trial of hbo max with my order of the watchmen series. But until it gets on roku I want to just hold onto it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneticBlueprint Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 1 hour ago, CastletonSnob said: HBO Max had only 90,000 mobile downloads on launch day. How big of a disaster is that? Should we keep in mind that HBO Max didn't launch on Roku or Firestick, and it only launched in the US? You also have to keep in mind that many HBO Now subscribers were auto updated, and 90k obviously doesn't count them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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