"After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News," A Look at the Damaging Consequences of the Rise of "Fake News" in the U.S. Debuts March 19, Exclusively on HBO

"After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News," A Look at the Damaging Consequences of the Rise of "Fake News" in the U.S. Debuts March 19, Exclusively on HBO This documentary humanizes a phenomena that Americans will confront in the coming election cycle and for years to come.

[via press release from HBO]

"AFTER TRUTH: DISINFORMATION AND THE COST OF FAKE NEWS," A LOOK AT THE DAMAGING CONSEQUENCES OF THE RISE OF "FAKE NEWS" IN THE U.S. DEBUTS MARCH 19, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO AFTER TRUTH: DISINFORMATION AND THE COST OF FAKE NEWS, debuting THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:35 p.m. ET/PT), investigates the ongoing threat caused by the phenomenon of "fake news" in the U.S., focusing on the real-life consequences that disinformation, conspiracy theories and false news stories have on the average citizen. This documentary humanizes a phenomena that Americans will confront in the coming election cycle and for years to come. The film will also be available on HBO On Demand, HBO NOW, HBO GO and partners' streaming platforms. Directed by Andrew Rossi ("Page One: Inside the New York Times," HBO's "Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven") and executive produced by CNN's Brian Stelter, AFTER TRUTH features exclusive access to the victims and perpetrators of false news stories as well as a variety of experts and journalists who contextualize its impact and reinforce the importance of quality journalism. The concern over disinformation and false news in our global information environment became ubiquitous after President Trump's victory in 2016, but the film shows that signs of the crisis were emerging well before the election. AFTER TRUTH draws on a wealth of interview subjects to illuminate the issue from several angles while emphasizing the human toll in case studies. Subjects include: James Alefantis, owner of the D.C pizzeria embroiled in the "Pizzagate" conspiracy; Keith Alexander, Pulitzer Prize-winning crime reporter for The Washington Post; Harvard professor Yochai Benkler who deconstructs the concept of the "propaganda pipeline;" conservative political operative and self-professed user of "fake news" Jack Burkman; author and conspiracy theorist, Jerome Corsi; Oliver Darcy, senior media reporter for CNN; Adam Goldman, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter at The New York Times; University of Pennsylvania professor Kathleen Hall Jamieson; disinformation expert Molly McKew; Aaron Rich, brother of DNC staffer Seth Rich; Scott Shane, reporter for the New York Times; Will Sommer, tech reporter for The Daily Beast; Silicon Valley journalist Kara Swisher; Elizabeth Williamson, feature writer for The New York Times; and others. AFTER TRUTH examines several incidents that have been impacted by "fake news:" · In the summer of 2015, Jade Helm 15 - an eight-week military exercise in Bastrop, Texas - sparked a heated conspiracy among locals who believed President Obama was using the operation as a ruse to detain political dissidents. Promoted by Alex Jones, spread on sites like Reddit and 4chan and exacerbated by actions taken by the governor's office, which eventually assigned the state guard to monitor the exercise, the conspiracy was of great concern to intelligence and security experts who say it was stoked, in part, by covert Russian information activities targeting the U.S. · In 2016, online speculation led to what would become known as "Pizzagate." A family pizza restaurant in Washington, D.C. became the target of vicious online conjecture that a child pornography ring with links to presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was being run on its premises. Known as a safe space for the queer community, Comet and its staff were increasingly terrorized online until the violence crossed into the physical world and an armed gunman burst into the restaurant looking for proof of the crimes. The Reddit-fueled furor, together with vocal attacks from Alex Jones, had in the gunman's eyes justified his response to the entirely falsified story. · In 2016, Seth Rich, a Democratic National Committee employee, was killed in an attempted robbery. His murder was linked online to the leak of Hillary Clinton's emails to WikiLeaks, despite overwhelming proof that the Russians were behind the hacked server and leak, and no evidence that his murder was in any way connected. These claims were fueled by operatives like Jack Burkman and Jerome Corsi and broadcast on Fox News and Sean Hannity's prime time show. · Attempting to undermine former FBI director Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and the Trump Administration, conservative operative Jack Burkman and conspiracy theorist Jacob Wohl teamed up to falsely accuse Mueller of sexual assault, staging a press conference in which journalists fight to get to the truth. · In December 2017, certain activists on the left take on the tactics of their conservative counterparts, when during a senate race between Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones, an online campaign was put in place to imitate Russian tactics to influence voters. · In the Facebook congressional hearings in 2018, founder Mark Zuckerberg defended the website's privacy practices and data breaches, while news specialists debated the responsibility of media companies to police their own content in an age of huge advertising revenue and corporate profit, delving into the thorny issues of freedom of speech in our social media age. In 2019, the FBI designated conspiracy theories like "Pizzagate" as a new domestic terrorism threat. The Bureau also warned about disinformation campaigns targeting the 2020 presidential election. Despite the warnings, the U.S. Senate has failed to pass legislation to increase election security. Educators, journalists and researchers continue to work to protect the facts in our information space. AFTER TRUTH: DISINFORMATION AND THE COST OF FAKE NEWS is an HBO Documentary Films presentation of an Abstract Production; directed and produced by Andrew Rossi; executive producer Brian Stelter; co-producer, Adam McGill; editor, Cindy Lee; music Ian Hultquist; a film by Andrew Rossi. For HBO: executive producers, Lisa Heller and Nancy Abraham; senior producer, Sara Rodriguez.

New Series "Betty" Debuts May 1, Exclusively on HBO

New Series "Betty" Debuts May 1, Exclusively on HBO Based on Crystal Moselle's critically acclaimed feature "Skate Kitchen," the six-episode half-hour series will air Friday nights at 11:00/10:00c.

[via press release from HBO]

NEW SERIES "BETTY" DEBUTS MAY 1, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO Based on Crystal Moselle's critically acclaimed feature "Skate Kitchen," HBO's new six-episode half-hour series BETTY, debuts FRIDAY, MAY 1 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. The series will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms. Starring Dede Lovelace, Moonbear, Nina Moran, Ajani Russell, and Rachelle Vinberg, who all starred in the original film, BETTY follows a diverse group of young women navigating their lives through the predominantly male-oriented world of skateboarding, set against the backdrop of New York City. Opinionated and loyal, Janay (Lovelace) is strong willed and stubborn in ways that both help and hurt her. Honeybear (Moonbear) is a quiet storm. Her flagrant style is a ruse; an armor she wears to hide her emotional struggles. Kirt (Moran) is a lover (to the ladies), a fighter (to the rest of the world), and a little kid in the body of a woman. She's the funniest person alive, but even if she knew it, she wouldn't care. Meanwhile, Indigo (Russell) is a street-savvy hustler trapped in the body of a well-to-do art school drop-out. On the edge of the group is Camille (Vinberg), guarded, perceptive, intelligent and awkward. She wants to be down with the dudes in the skate park and has fought hard for the small space she's carved out with them, but she needs to realize that cool points don't actually add up to the sum of anything, especially in the eyes of the other girls. Recurring cast include Reza Nader as Farouk, Edmund Donovan as Bambi, Caleb Eberhardt as Donald, Katerina Tannenbaum as Ash, Jules Lorenzo as Yvette and Brenn Lorenzo as Celia. BETTY is directed by Crystal Moselle; executive produced by Moselle, Lesley Arfin, Igor Srubshchik and Jason Weinberg; produced by Arfy Material and Untitled Entertainment.

HBO Films' "Bad Education," Starring Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney Debuts April 25, Exclusively on HBO

HBO Films' "Bad Education," Starring Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney Debuts April 25, Exclusively on HBO Inspired by true events, the film follows Frank Tassone (Hugh Jackman) and Pam Gluckin (Allison Janney) who reign over a popular Long Island school district on the verge of the nation's top spot, spurring record college admissions and soaring property values.

[via press release from HBO]

HBO FILMS' "BAD EDUCATION," STARRING HUGH JACKMAN AND ALLISON JANNEY DEBUTS APRIL 25, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO Directed by Cory Finley and Written by Mike Makowsky Geraldine Viswanathan, Alex Wolff, Rafael Casal, Annaleigh Ashford And Ray Romano Also Star Inspired by true events, BAD EDUCATION, debuting SATURDAY, APRIL 25 (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT), follows Frank Tassone (Hugh Jackman) and Pam Gluckin (Allison Janney) who reign over a popular Long Island school district on the verge of the nation's top spot, spurring record college admissions and soaring property values. But when an embezzlement scheme surfaces that threatens to destroy all they've built, Frank is forced to maintain order and secrecy - by whatever means necessary. The film will also be available on HBO On Demand, HBO NOW, HBO GO and partners' streaming platforms. BAD EDUCATION is directed by Cory Finley and written by Mike Makowsky and is based on a New York Magazine article by Robert Kolker. The film stars Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe and Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman ("The Greatest Showman," "Les Misérables") and Emmy(R), Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Allison Janney ("I, Tonya," "Mom"). The film also stars Ray Romano as Big Bob Spicer, the school board president. Additional cast includes Geraldine Viswanathan, Alex Wolff, Rafael Casal and Annaleigh Ashford. BAD EDUCATION, an HBO Films presentation, is directed by Cory Finley; written by Mike Makowsky, based on a New York Magazine article by Robert Kolker; produced by Fred Berger and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones for Automatik; Julia Lebedev, Edward Vaisman, and Oren Moverman for Sight Unseen Pictures; Mike Makowsky for Slater Hall; executive produced by Leonid Lebedev and Caroline Jacko.

Video: "Women of Troy" - Official Trailer - HBO

Video: "Women of Troy" - Official Trailer - HBO The documentary film highlights the historic and groundbreaking USC women's basketball team of the 1980s, whose talent and charisma created new possibilities for women in basketball and helped paved the way for the WNBA.

[via press release from HBO]

Women of Troy (2020): Official Trailer | HBO Women of Troy is a documentary film highlighting the historic and groundbreaking USC women's basketball team of the 1980s, whose talent and charisma created new possibilities for women in basketball and helped paved the way for the WNBA. Led by Cheryl Miller, often called the greatest player in the history of women's basketball, the film explores her trailblazing career that influenced the generations to come. #HBO #HBODocs #WomenOfTroy

Video: "Westworld" - Official Season 3 Trailer - HBO

Video: "Westworld" - Official Season 3 Trailer - HBO Season three premieres Sunday, March 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[via press release from HBO]

Westworld | Official Season 3 Trailer | HBO Your world. Season 3 premieres March 15 at 9PM on HBO. #Westworld

Video: "My Brilliant Friend" Season 2 - Official Trailer - HBO

Video: "My Brilliant Friend" Season 2 - Official Trailer - HBO Season two, based on the second of Elena Ferrante's bestselling Neapolitan novels, premieres March 16 at 10:00/9:00c.

[via press release from HBO]

My Brilliant Friend: Season 2 | Official Trailer | HBO Growing up doesn't mean letting go. Season 2 of #MyBrilliantFriend, based on the second of Elena Ferrante's bestselling Neapolitan novels, premieres March 16 at 10 pm. #HBO #MyBrilliantFriend #MyBrilliantFriendHBO

New HBO Series "We're Here" Debuts Thursday, April 23, Exclusively on HBO

New HBO Series "We're Here" Debuts Thursday, April 23, Exclusively on HBO The six-part unscripted series recruits small-town residents across America to participate in a one-night-only drag show.

[via press release from HBO]

EDITORS, PLEASE NOTE: New HBO series WE'RE HERE debuts THURSDAY, APRIL 23 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. The six-part unscripted series recruits small-town residents across America to participate in a one-night-only drag show. In each episode, renowned drag queens Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara and Shangela Laquifa Wadley will inspire and teach their own "drag daughters" to step outside their comfort zone for a night of no-holds-barred, full-on drag. WE'RE HERE is created and executive produced by Stephen Warren and Johnnie Ingram; directed and executive produced by Peter LoGreco; executive produced by Eli Holzman & Aaron Saidman for Industrial Media's The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC). Caldwell Tidicue (Bob the Drag Queen), David Huggard (Eureka O'Hara) and D.J. Pierce (Shangela) serve as consulting producers. Follow @werehere on Instagram for exclusive updates.

Academy Award Nominee Raoul Peck Brings Groundbreaking Series "Exterminate All the Brutes" to HBO

Academy Award Nominee Raoul Peck Brings Groundbreaking Series "Exterminate All the Brutes" to HBO The four-part series pushes the boundaries of traditional documentary filmmaking, offering an expansive exploration of the exploitative and genocidal aspects of European colonialism.

[via press release from HBO]

ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE RAOUL PECK BRINGS GROUNDBREAKING SERIES "EXTERMINATE ALL THE BRUTES" TO HBO Academy Award nominee Raoul Peck ("I Am Not Your Negro," HBO's "Sometimes in April") teams up with HBO for EXTERMINATE ALL THE BRUTES, a four-part series that pushes the boundaries of traditional documentary filmmaking, offering an expansive exploration of the exploitative and genocidal aspects of European colonialism. From America to Africa, Peck deconstructs the making and masking of history through a personal voyage into some of the darkest hours of humanity. The series is based on three works by authors and scholars, Sven Lindqvist's Exterminate All the Brutes, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz's An Indigenous People's History of the United States and Michel-Rolph Trouillot's Silencing the Past. EXTERMINATE ALL THE BRUTES artfully weaves together rich documentary footage and archival material, as well as dynamic animation and interpretive scripted scenes. The series aims to tell a sweeping story in which history, contemporary life and fiction are wholly intertwined. "This project has been my biggest challenge so far," says Peck. "It forced me to question not only our common knowledge but also my own experience as a filmmaker. I'm excited that HBO is supporting that vision." Josh Hartnett ("Pearl Harbor," "Black Hawk Down") will play the lead role in the scripted portions of the film. EXTERMINATE ALL THE BRUTES is produced by Velvet Film. Emmy(R) winners Raoul Peck and Rémi Grellety serve as executive producers. Velvet Film and ICM Partners are handling the series' rights in international territories.

Yvonne Orji to Tape Her First HBO Comedy Special This Month

Yvonne Orji to Tape Her First HBO Comedy Special This Month The special features footage shot in Nigeria in early January and tapes Saturday, February 29 before a live audience at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

[via press release from HBO]

YVONNE ORJI TO TAPE HER FIRST HBO COMEDY SPECIAL THIS MONTH Special Is Set To Debut This Summer, Exclusively On HBO Comedian and actress Yvonne Orji (HBO's "Insecure") will headline her first hour-long comedy special for HBO this summer, it was announced today by Nina Rosenstein, executive vice president, HBO Programming. With footage shot in Nigeria in early January and taping Saturday, Feb. 29 before a live audience at Howard University in Washington, D.C, the special will be written and executive produced by Yvonne Orji, directed by Chris Robinson and executive produced by Michelle Caputo and Shannon Hartman. Los Angeles based comedian and actress Yvonne Orji is best known for her role as Molly in HBO's "Insecure." Other film credits include "Night School" and the upcoming film "Vacation Friends." She is also co-host of the podcast Jesus & Jollof alongside Luvvie Ajayi. Orji is author of the upcoming book Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me into Life of My Dreams. Yvonne Orji's HBO comedy special is written and executive produced by Yvonne Orji; directed by Chris Robinson; executive produced by Michelle Caputo and Shannon Hartman; produced by Art and Industry.

Watchmen: An HBO Limited Series out on Blu-Ray, DVD 6/2!

FOR. IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES HBO’S #1 SCRIPTED TELEVISION SERIES

WATCHMEN: AN HBO LIMITED SERIES

COMING TO BLU-RAY^TM AND DVD JUNE 2, 2020

Featuring over 90 Minutes of Bonus Content

Including Exclusive Never-Before-Seen Features

BURBANK, CA (February 13, 2020) – Fans can dive even further into the alternate world that has captivated audiences since its debut when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Watchmen: An HBO Limited Series on Blu-ray ($44.98 SRP US/ $49.99 SRP Canada) and DVD ($39.99 US SRP US / $44.98 SRP Canada) June 2, 2020. Featuring all nine riveting one-hour episodes – plus over 90 minutes of bonus content, including two never-before-seen special features exclusive to the Blu-ray and DVD. Created for television and executive produced by Damon Lindelof (Lost, The Leftovers), Watchmen drew 1.5 million Viewers in its series premiere, becoming the second-highest rated HBO original series debut of the past three years, only behind Big Little Lies. The show is also currently “certified fresh” with a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Set in an alternate history where “superheroes” are treated as outlaws, Watchmen embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name, while attempting to break new ground of its own. Watchmen reunites Lindelof with Academy® and Emmy® Award-winning actress Regina King (The Leftovers, Southland, If Beale Street Could Talk) leading the cast as Angela Abar/Sister Night. The series also stars Emmy® Award winner Jean Smart (Legion, Dirty John), Don Johnson (Miami Vice), Tim Blake Nelson (O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Leaves of Grass), Hong Chau (Homecoming), Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Aquaman), Andrew Howard (Bates Motel), Jacob Ming-Trent (Ray Donovan), Tom Mison (Sleepy Hollow), Sara Vickers (The Crown) and Dylan Schombing (Sharp Objects), with Academy Award® winner Louis Gossett Jr. (An Officer and a Gentleman), and Academy, Emmy® and Tony® Award winning actor Jeremy Irons (The Lion King, Reversal of Fortune).

Produced for HBO by White Rabbit in association with Warner Bros. Television, the series was created for television by Lindelof based on characters co-created for DC by Dave Gibbons.  The series is executive produced by Lindelof, Tom Spezialy, Nicole Kassell, Stephen Williams and Joseph E. Iberti. 

“The critical accolades for Watchmen have not slowed down since the series premiere,” said Rosemary Markson, Senior Vice President Marketing, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. “We are thrilled to release Watchmen: An HBO Limited Series on DVD and Blu-ray with even more exclusive new content for fans to enjoy.”

9 ONE-HOUR EPISODES

1. It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice
2. Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship
3. She Was Killed By Space Junk
4. If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own
5. Little Fear of Lightning
6. This Extraordinary Being
7. An Almost Religious Awe
8. A God Walks Into Abar
9. See How They Fly

EXCLUSIVE BLU-RAY/DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

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• The Colossal King – Adrian Veidt

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL FEATURES

• Watchmen: Unmasked
• 2019 New York Comic Con
• Watchmen: Masked and Dangerous
• Watchmen S1: Trailer
• Character Trailers: Sister Night, Blond Man and Looking Glass
• Becoming Sister Night
• Notes from the Watchmen graphic novel artist Dave Gibbons
• Rorschach Featurette
• Watchmen: Alternate History
• It’s Raining Squids
• Squid Shelter with Tim Blake Nelson
• Andrij Parekh on Directing
• Sadiqua Bynum runs, jumps and falls for Sister Night
• Anatomy of a Fight Scene
• Glimpses – The Visual Effects of Watchmen

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BASICS

Street Date: June 2, 2020

Order Due Date: April 28, 2020

BD and DVD Presented in 16x9 widescreen format

Run Time: Approx. 522 minutes

Enhanced Content Run Time: Approx. 100 minutes

DVD

Price: $39.99 SRP US / $44.98 SRP Canada

DVD Audio: English (5.1)

DVD Subtitles: English, French and Latin Spanish

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Price: $44.98 US / $49.99 SRP Canada

BD Audio: English (5.1)

BD Subtitles: English, French and Latin Spanish

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HBO Renews Comedy Series "Avenue 5" for a Second Season

HBO Renews Comedy Series "Avenue 5" for a Second Season The series kicked off its nine-episode season January 19.

[via press release from HBO]

HBO RENEWS COMEDY SERIES "AVENUE 5" FOR A SECOND SEASON NEW YORK, February 13, 2020 - Following the debut of the first season on January 19, comedy series AVENUE 5 has been renewed for a second season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming. Created and executive produced by Armando Iannucci of "Veep," AVENUE 5 is set forty years in the future when traveling the solar system is no longer the stuff of sci-fi fantasy, but a booming, multibillion-dollar business. The series kicked off its nine-episode season January 19. "We've loved every minute of Avenue 5's inaugural voyage," says Gravitt. "Armando Iannucci and his team are masters of smart and incisive comedy, and the ensemble cast, brilliantly captained by Hugh Laurie, is second to none. We can't wait to see what's in store for our hapless heroes in season two." "It was so great to be back again with HBO for the first season of AVENUE 5, so I'm doubly thrilled that HBO have now seen fit to put Captain Ryan Clark and his passengers and crew through even more physical and emotional hell next year too," says Iannucci. "Nobody provides angst-ridden laughs better than Hugh Laurie, and we're looking forward to seeing what further impossible situations and existential crises we can plunge him, Josh Gad and the rest of our fantastic cast into next. To the end of season one and beyond (into season two)!" "It's thrilling to discover that space isn't finite after all," says Laurie. "I'm very excited to be continuing on this journey with Armando and HBO, and also an amazing group of actors and writers who make me laugh every day. Here's to the future!" The series stars Hugh Laurie (Emmy(R) nominee for "Veep," Golden Globe winner for "House M.D.") as Avenue 5 Captain Ryan Clark; Josh Gad ("Murder on the Orient Express") as billionaire Herman Judd, the mercurial face and name behind Avenue 5; Zach Woods (HBO's "Silicon Valley") as head of customer relations Matt Spencer; Rebecca Front ("Poldark," BAFTA winner for "The Thick of It") as strong willed passenger Karen Kelly; Suzy Nakamura ("Dr. Ken") as Iris Kimura, Judd's right hand woman; Lenora Crichlow ("Being Human") as engineer Billie McEvoy; Nikki Amuka-Bird (CINEMAX's "Quarry") as Rav Mulcair, head of Judd Mission Control; and Ethan Phillips ("Inside Llewyn Davis") as Spike Martin, a space enthusiast and former astronaut. Season one guests include Andy Buckley ("The Office") as Karen's husband Frank; Jessica St. Clair ("American Housewife") and Kyle Bornheimer ("Brooklyn Nine-Nine") as feuding couple Mia and Doug; Neil Casey (HBO's "Silicon Valley") as Cyrus, an Avenue 5 engineer; Matthew Beard ("The Imitation Game") as Rav's deputy Alan Lewis; Himesh Patel ("Yesterday") as stand-up comedian Jordan Hatwal; Paterson Joseph ("Timeless") as Judd's business rival Harrison; and Daisy May Cooper ("This Country") as Sarah, a member of the bridge crew. The Daily Beast praises AVENUE 5 as "the first great comedy of the 2020s," while Esquire highlights its "hysterical punchlines." TV Guide calls the cast "a delight" and NPR notes "the Iannucci imprint is clear from the jump." Season one credits: AVENUE 5 is executive produced by Armando Iannucci, Kevin Loader, Simon Blackwell, Tony Roche, Will Smith; co-executive produced by Peter Fellows and Becky Martin; produced by Steve Clark-Hall. Avenue 5 is also co-produced by Sky UK.

HBO(R) Europe's New Sci-Fi Crime Drama "Beforeigners" Premieres in the U.S. Tuesday, February 18th

HBO(R) Europe's New Sci-Fi Crime Drama "Beforeigners" Premieres in the U.S. Tuesday, February 18th Produced by Norwegian production company Rubicon, the series is the latest programming made available to U.S. subscribers from HBO's international partners.

[via press release from HBO]

HBO(R) EUROPE'S NEW SCI-FI CRIME DRAMA "BEFOREIGNERS" PREMIERES IN THE U.S. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH BEFOREIGNERS, a six-part genre-crossing drama from HBO Europe, will be available to U.S. subscribers starting on TUESDAY, FEB 18 on HBO NOW(R), HBO GO(R), and partner streaming platforms. Produced by Norwegian production company Rubicon, the series is the latest programming made available to U.S. subscribers from HBO's international partners, and joins "The Teenage Psychic" and "Folklore" from HBO Asia, "The Pioneer" from Spain, and "Hackerville" from Romania and Germany, which are available to stream now. The six-part genre-crossing series will be available on HBO NOW(R), HBO GO(R), and partner streaming platforms. A new phenomenon starts happening all over the world. Powerful flashes of light occur in the ocean, and people from the past appear from three time periods; the stone age, the Viking age, and the late 1800s. No one understands how this is possible, and the people from the past, called "beforeigners", have no memory of what's transpired. A couple of years later, Alfhildr, who comes from the Viking Age, is teamed up with burned-out police officer Lars Haaland as part of the police department's integration program. While investigating the murder of a woman with Stone Age tattoos, Lars and Alfhildr make unexpected discoveries. Episodes include: Episode 1 Police officer Lars Haaland is buying an apartment in the Barcode buildings when he is called to an emergency. The soaking wet people he meets turn out to be the start of a refugee stream that will turn Lars's own life and the whole world upside down. Episode 2 The investigation leads Lars and Alfhildr to a multitemporal sex club at Aker Brygge, and what they discover will make them rethink the whole Tjuvholmen case. Alfhildr has her hands full when a familiar face from the old days appears in present day Oslo. Episode 3 Forensic evidence points to the transtemporal scene; present day people who believe they are born in the wrong millennium. An armed response action tests Lars and Alfhildr's relationship, and Urd finally finds the man she has spent a millennium looking for . Episode 4 Lars's daughter Ingrid, along with the other russ girls, do a stunt to promote the Ben Dover Express. This has unforeseen consequences. When Alfhildr has to run the investigation on her own, her friends from Nivlhel help her chase down leads. Episode 5 As an anti-technology attack shakes the world, Lars's inner demons and Alfhildr's temper cause problems in the hunt for the Tjuvholmen killer. Urd and Alfhildr have to help Tore Hund through another battle, this time in an illegal present-day fight club. Episode 6 The hunt for the identity of the Tjuvholmen woman pays off. Lars is forced to face his inner demons. He and Alfhildr are closing in on the killer. At a party at Tore Hund's place, Urd finally understands what the shaman tried to tell her. BEFOREIGNERS is created by Eilif Skodvin and Anne Bj�rnstad (Lilyhammer) consisting of 45-minute episodes. All episodes are created and written by Bj�rnstad and Skodvin. The series is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jens Lien ("The Bothersome Man," "Sons of Norway," "Occupied"). BEFOREIGNERS is produced by Rubicon TV, part of Endemol Shine Group. Executive producers for HBO Europe are Hanne Palmquist, Steve Matthews and Antony Root.

New and Upcoming TV Series!

Here are the new shows coming up (Mostly fiction):

FEBRUARY

"Love Is Blind" Netflix February 13 NEW!
"High Fidelity" HULU February 14
"Utopia Falls" HULU February 14 NEW!
"It's Pony" Nickelodeon February 15 NEW!
"The Thing About Harry" Freeform February 15 NEW!
"The Good Lord Bird" Showtime February 16
'Washington" History (Miniseries) February 16 NEW!
"Duncanville" FOX February 16
"War of the Worlds" EPIX February 16
"The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia" Netflix February 17 NEW!
"Year of the Rabbit" IFC February 19
"Playing for Keeps" Sundance Now February 20 NEW!
"Spectros" Netflix February 20 NEW!
"Puerta 7" Netflix February 21 NEW!
"Glitch Techs" Netflix February 21 NEW!
"Hunteres" Amazon February 21 NEW!
"Thundercats Roar" Cartoon Network February 22 NEW!
"I Am Not Okay With This" Netflix February 26 NEW!
"Followers" Netflix February 27
"Queen Sono" Netflix February 28
"Unstoppable" Netflix February 28 NEW!

MARCH

"Dispatches From Elsewhere" AMC March 1
"Breeders" FX March 2 NEW!
"Dave" FXX March 4 NEW!
"Twenties" BET March 4 NEW!
"Devs" HULU March 5 NEW!
"Amazing Stories" Apple TV+ March 6 NEW!
"Council of Dads" NBC March 10 NEW!
"The Pale Horse" Amazon March 13 NEW!
"The Plot Against America" HBO March 16
"Little Fires Everywhere" HULU March 18
"Motherland: Fort Salem" Freeform March 18 NEW!
"Almost Paradise" WGN March 30 NEW!

APRIL

"Broke" CBS April 2
"World on Fire" PBS April 5
"Walking Dead: The World Beyond" AMC April 12 NEW!
"Run" HBO April 12 NEW!
"Mrs. America" HULU April 15 NEW!
"Defending Jacob" Apple TV+ April 24 NEW!
"Penny Dreadful: City of Angles" Showtime April 26 NEW!

MAY

"Trying" Apple TV+ May 1 NEW!
"Hollywood" Netflix May 1
"Solar Opposites" HULU May 8 NEW!
"The Great" HULU May 15 NEW!
"Quiz" AMC May 25 NEW!
"Snowpiercer" TNT May 31 NEW!


More info at http://thefutoncritic.com/guide.aspx?id=newshows and http://www.metacritic.com/feature/tv-premiere-dates

Limited Series "The Third Day" Debuts May 11, Exclusively on HBO

Limited Series "The Third Day" Debuts May 11, Exclusively on HBO Jude Law and Naomie Harris star in the six-part series.

[via press release from HBO]

LIMITED SERIES "THE THIRD DAY" DEBUTS MAY 11, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO Created by Dennis Kelly and Felix Barrett, limited series THE THIRD DAY debuts MONDAY, MAY 11, exclusively on HBO. The show's six episodes are divided into "Summer" and "Winter." The limited series will also be available on HBO On Demand, HBO NOW, HBO GO and partners' streaming platforms. Told over the first three episodes, "Summer" stars Jude Law (HBO's "The New Pope") as Sam, a man who is drawn to a mysterious Island off the British coast where he encounters a group of islanders set on preserving their traditions at any cost. "Summer" is written by Dennis Kelly and directed by Marc Munden. "Winter" unfolds over the latter three episodes and stars Naomie Harris (Academy Award nominee for "Moonlight") as Helen, a strong-willed outsider who comes to the island seeking answers, but whose arrival precipitates a fractious battle to decide its fate. "Winter" is written by Kit de Waal, Dean O'Loughlin and Dennis Kelly and directed by Philippa Lowthorpe. Along with Jude Law and Naomie Harris, THE THIRD DAY also stars Katherine Waterston ("Fantastic Beasts" franchise), Emily Watson (Emmy(R) and Golden Globe nominee for HBO's "Chernobyl"), and Paddy Considine (HBO's "The Outsider"). THE THIRD DAY is a co-production between Sky and HBO. It is the first original drama to be produced by Sky's new production house, Sky Studios, in conjunction with Plan B Entertainment, the world-renowned immersive theatre company Punchdrunk and writer Dennis Kelly ("Utopia," "Pulling"). Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Felix Barrett and Dennis Kelly executive produce.

Comedy Series "Run" Debuts April 12, Exclusively on HBO

Comedy Series "Run" Debuts April 12, Exclusively on HBO Merritt Wever and Domhnall Gleeson star in the romantic comedic thriller.

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COMEDY SERIES "RUN" DEBUTS APRIL 12, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO Written and produced by Vicky Jones, HBO's new half-hour comedy series RUN, debuting SUNDAY, APRIL 12 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), follows a woman whose humdrum life is thrown upside down when she receives a text from her college sweetheart inviting her to drop everything and meet him in New York to fulfill the pact they made 17 years earlier. The series will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms. Starring Emmy(R) winner Merritt Wever ("Godless," "Nurse Jackie") and Domhnall Gleeson ("Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," "Ex Machina"), RUN is a romantic comedic thriller about a woman, Ruby Richardson (Wever) who walks away from her ordinary life in the suburbs to revisit her past with her college boyfriend, Billy Johnson (Gleeson), with whom she made a pact 17 years prior that if either one of them texted the word "RUN" and the other replied with the same, they would drop everything and meet in Grand Central Station and travel across America together. Recurring guest stars for season one include Emmy(R), Golden Globe and SAG winner, Phoebe Waller-Bridge ("Fleabag," "Solo: A Star Wars Story") as Laurel, a woman who Ruby and Billy meet on their journey; Rich Sommer ("Mad Men") as Laurence, Ruby's husband; Tamara Podemski ("Coroner") as police detective Babe Cloud and Archie Panjabi (HBO's upcoming "I Know This Much Is True," "The Good Wife") as Fiona, Billy's former PA. Executive produced by Vicky Jones, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Jenny Robins, Kate Dennis, Emily Leo and Oliver Roskill of Wigwam Films. Run is produced by eOne, the studio behind acclaimed HBO series Sharp Objects. Executive producers Vicky Jones and Phoebe Waller-Bridge founded the DryWrite Theatre Company. In 2013, Jones directed Waller-Bridge's stage production "Fleabag," which was later adapted into an Emmy(R), BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning television series. Jones also served as a writer on "Killing Eve," the Emmy(R) nominated drama series, which was created by Waller-Bridge.

HBO Sports(R) and Bat Bridge Entertainment Present Documentary "The Scheme," Debuting March 31, Exclusively on HBO

HBO Sports(R) and Bat Bridge Entertainment Present Documentary "The Scheme," Debuting March 31, Exclusively on HBO The feature-length presentation is directed by Pat Kondelis, whose 2017 account of the Baylor University basketball scandal "Disgraced" won the Sports Emmy(R) Award for Outstanding Sports Documentary.

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HBO SPORTS(R) AND BAT BRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT DOCUMENTARY "THE SCHEME," DEBUTING MARCH 31, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO The First-Person Account Of How 25-Year-Old Christian Dawkins Wound Up At The Center Of The Biggest Criminal Case In Collegiate Sports History Is Directed By Emmy(R)-Winner Pat Kondelis World Premiere Set for this March at SXSW The HBO Sports documentary film THE SCHEME, telling the revealing, no-holds-barred tale of Christian Dawkins, convicted in federal court in the biggest criminal case in collegiate sports history, debuts TUESDAY, MARCH 31 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, it was announced today by Peter Nelson, executive vice president, HBO Sports. The film will also be available on HBO on Demand, HBO NOW, HBO GO and partners' streaming platforms. The Bat Bridge Entertainment feature-length presentation is directed by Pat Kondelis, whose 2017 account of the Baylor University basketball scandal "Disgraced" won the Sports Emmy(R) Award for Outstanding Sports Documentary. "The Christian Dawkins scandal is a tale of alleged inducements, payoffs, NCAA rules violations, federal criminal charges, and convictions," said Peter Nelson. "Director Pat Kondelis, in an unprecedented look, shines a light on the hidden underworld of big-time basketball recruiting through the eyes of a self-described 'entrepreneur' whose childhood big ambitions took him on the wildest ride of his life in a story still unfolding." "This story is surprising in every way imaginable and goes far beyond the limits of a college recruiting scandal," says Pat Kondelis. "I'm extremely proud to partner with HBO Sports to tell the real story for the first time." The film chronicles the extensive and unprecedented two-year undercover FBI investigation into college basketball corruption that came to a dramatic climax on September 26, 2017, when Adidas executives and assistant coaches at major college programs were arrested in a pay-for-play scheme. While no head coaches were charged, the federal government alleged that an unassuming and unknown 25-year-old man was part of a criminal enterprise that had infiltrated college basketball and funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to steer recruits to prominent athletic programs. The man's name was Christian Dawkins. Now, in THE SCHEME, Christian Dawkins faces the camera for the first time and explains in fascinating detail how a kid from Saginaw, Michigan ended up in a hotel suite surrounded by FBI agents with a warrant for his arrest. Through revelation after revelation, viewers will learn how Dawkins was orchestrating massive cash payments to top high school prospects with the help of Adidas, and, unbeknownst to him, undercover FBI agents. Dawkins will disclose not only the facts of the scheme, but the context of the FBI investigation. Ultimately, guilty verdicts on a range of fraud and bribery charges would leave Dawkins with approximately eighteen months of prison time. THE SCHEME provides a startling account that is the first instance of the federal government attempting to characterize the participation in NCAA rules violations as federal crimes, triggering enormous potential implications. With interview subjects in addition to Dawkins including his parents; his attorney Steve Haney; journalists Dan Wetzel and Rebecca Davis O'Brien, combined with the use of news archival, video and audio evidence from the case, and a highly stylized presentation, viewers will be immediately drawn into this remarkable story told in a uniquely cinematic style. HBO Sports has been recognized with nine George F. Peabody Awards and 36 Sports Emmy(R) Awards for documentary production excellence over the years. HBO Sports presents THE SCHEME, a Bat Bridge Entertainment production in association with The Freetown Project. Pat Kondelis directs; executive producers Michael H. Rockafellow, Stephen L. Germer, Jody M. Wingrove, Rudy Cline Thomas and Pat Kondelis. Executive producers for HBO, Peter Nelson and Rick Bernstein; supervising producers, Bentley Weiner and Jonathan Crystal. Produced by Lynsey Tamsen Jones. Edited by Sean McQueeney. Original Music by Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans.

HBO Acquires Worldwide Television and Streaming Rights to John James' Documentary Feature Debut "Siempre, Luis"

HBO Acquires Worldwide Television and Streaming Rights to John James' Documentary Feature Debut "Siempre, Luis" First-time filmmaker John James' film is an inspiring portrait of Luis A. Miranda Jr., a Puerto Rican migrant who helped shape New York politics for over three decades.

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HBO ACQUIRES WORLDWIDE TELEVISION AND STREAMING RIGHTS TO JOHN JAMES' DOCUMENTARY FEATURE DEBUT "SIEMPRE, LUIS" HBO has acquired worldwide television and streaming rights to the documentary feature film SIEMPRE, LUIS, which had its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. First-time filmmaker John James' film is an inspiring portrait of Luis A. Miranda Jr., a Puerto Rican migrant who helped shape New York politics for over three decades. When Luis A. Miranda Jr. left Puerto Rico for New York City in the 1970s, he had big dreams, but little did he know how far he'd go. Over the course of a year, Luis Miranda's devotion to family and country propel him forward. Following the devastation of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, he helps plan relief efforts and manages the logistics behind bringing his son Lin-Manuel Miranda's award-winning production of Hamilton to the island. With humor and heart, SIEMPRE, LUIS tells the story of a proud American. "My first film started as the story of a tireless migrant who built an extraordinary legacy," says filmmaker John James. "Yet, as I followed Luis Miranda over a lengthy period of time, I couldn't have imagined that he would see his native Puerto Rico face catastrophic crisis just as our mainland is thrown into bitter political upheaval. We're excited to find a passionate partner in HBO to share this inspiring story." SIEMPRE, LUIS is directed by John James and produced by Katie Taber, John James and Carlos Garcia de Dios; executive produced by Michael Stolper. Endeavor Content financed the film and negotiated the deal.

"My Brilliant Friend: The Story of a New Name," Based on the Second Book in Elena Ferrante's Quadrilogy, Debuts March 16

"My Brilliant Friend: The Story of a New Name," Based on the Second Book in Elena Ferrante's Quadrilogy, Debuts March 16 The new season of the HBO series follows Elena and Lila's journey into adulthood as they weather romance, heartbreak, success and betrayal.

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"MY BRILLIANT FRIEND: THE STORY OF A NEW NAME," BASED ON THE SECOND BOOK IN ELENA FERRANTE'S QUADRILOGY, DEBUTS MARCH 16 Based on Elena Ferrante's second book of her four-part series, MY BRILLIANT FRIEND: THE STORY OF A NEW NAME, debuting MONDAY, MARCH 16 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), follows Elena and Lila's journey into adulthood as they weather romance, heartbreak, success and betrayal. The series will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms. This season begins where the first season left off, with Lila newly - and unhappily - married to upper crust grocer Stefano Carracci (Giovanni Amura) and Elena (Margherita Mazzucco) unsure of her future, both romantically and academically. Believing she lost her own identity when she took her husband's name, Lila (Gaia Girace) is defiant in her marriage as their world continues to orbit around the Solara family, while model student Elena comes to realize that she is not happy inside or outside her neighborhood. During a holiday in Ischia, the two girls reunite with their old childhood acquaintance Nino Sarratore (Francesco Serpico), now a university student with great expectations. The seemingly random encounter will forever change the nature of their bond, projecting the girls into two completely different worlds. Lila becomes a skillful sales assistant in the elegant shoe shop in central Naples owned by the powerful Solara family, and Elena obstinately continues her studies as she prepares to attend university in Pisa. As their worlds expand and they're forced to deal with more adult and complex problems, Elena and Lila fight to find their place in the rapidly changing Italy of the 60s, while their fraught relationship continues to vacillate between love and contempt. The first season of MY BRILLIANT FRIEND received rave reviews when it debuted in 2018, with Time calling the series, "everything the adaptation of a great book should be," the Boston Globe hailing it as, "insightful and clear-eyed," and the Wall Street Journal declaring the show, "a stunning achievement." An HBO, Rai Fiction series, produced by Lorenzo Mieli and Mario Gianani for The Apartment and Wildside, both part of Fremantle, and by Domenico Procacci for Fandango, in collaboration with Rai Fiction, In collaboration with HBO Entertainment, In co-production with Mowe and Umedia. Internationally distributed by Fremantle in collaboration with Rai Com; executive producers, Lorenzo Mieli, Mario Gianani, Domenico Procacci, Paolo Sorrentino, Jennifer Schuur, Elena Recchia, Guido De Laurentiis. Based on Elena Ferrante's bestselling book of the same name, which is the second of her four-part series published in the U.S. by Europa Editions.

HBO and Bill Simmons' The Ringer in Production on Music Documentary Series

HBO and Bill Simmons' The Ringer in Production on Music Documentary Series Executive produced by Simmons, Polygram Entertainment and Universal Music Publishing Group executives Jody Gerson and Marc Cimino, the series is expected to air in 2021 on HBO as a special six-week event.

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HBO AND BILL SIMMONS' THE RINGER IN PRODUCTION ON MUSIC DOCUMENTARY SERIES Bill Simmons' The Ringer is collaborating with HBO to create a multi-part documentary film series rooted in the music world. The untitled six-film project will concentrate on pivotal moments or stretches for a popular artist or band, an iconic album or the music business as a whole, with each film helmed by a different director. Executive produced by Simmons, Polygram Entertainment and Universal Music Publishing Group executives Jody Gerson and Marc Cimino, the series is expected to air in 2021 on HBO as a special six-week event. "It's been a dream of mine to put this project together," says Simmons. "It wasn't until I started working with Jody and Marc that the potential of it started to seem real. We see an opportunity to elevate the storytelling form with music docs much like '30 for 30' changed the landscape for sports documentaries at the end of last decade. We don't want to make music docs that just cover the beginning, middle and end of someone's career. We think there's a different way to do these. And we want to work with the best directors possible, talented filmmakers who have the same passion for this project that we do. I couldn't be more excited for the challenge. Being able to explore this with HBO is like the cherry on top." "We've had a longtime collaboration with Bill, and we are thrilled that he came to HBO with this idea," says Casey Bloys, President HBO Programming. "We look forward to working with him and the team at The Ringer to illuminate many of the fascinating artists and moments that have shaped the music industry." Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of UMPG, says: "This series is about storytelling for musicians in a way that has never really been done before. There are countless great artists and songwriters who have culturally-defining stories and, for the first time, we can share those intimately with fans around the world. Marc and I have been big fans of Bill's talent for storytelling for a long time, and we are thrilled to partner with him, The Ringer, HBO and Polygram Entertainment on this special project that will share the culturally defining stories of artists and songwriters." Ringer Films Ringer Films is a division of Bill Simmons' The Ringer, a digital media company that focuses on sports, pop culture and tech commentary. Launched at the beginning of 2018, Ringer Films produces long and short-form non-scripted programming with credits including HBO's critically acclaimed ANDRE THE GIANT, a documentary film examining the life and career of one of the most beloved legends in WWE. Ringer Films' additional projects include HBO's upcoming WOMEN OF TROY, about the groundbreaking USC women's basketball team of the 1980s. Ringer Films is headed by Bill Simmons, who received three Sports Emmy(R) Awards and a Creative Arts Emmy while serving for six years (2009-15) as an executive producer of original film productions under ESPN's Peabody-Award-winning "30 for 30" banner. Simmons was a co-creator of the "30 for 30" series. Universal?Music Publishing Group Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is a leading global music publisher with 48 offices in 46 countries. Headquartered in Los Angeles, UMPG represents music across every genre from some of the world's most important songwriters and catalogs. Polygram Entertainment Polygram Entertainment produces film and television programs that provide deeper narratives and perspectives on the recording artists, music and cultural events that came to define generations. A partner of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment, Polygram develops, produces, finances and distributes documentary features and original, scripted projects for music fans of all ages and tastes around the world. About HBO HBO(R) is one of the most respected and innovative entertainment brands in the world, serving iconic, award-winning programming to 140 million subscribers globally. A subsidiary of WarnerMedia, HBO is the world's most successful pay TV service with an extensive array of programming. Internationally, HBO branded services, including television networks and the standalone streaming product HBO GO(R), are available in more than 70 countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. HBO and Cinemax programming is also sold into more than 150 countries worldwide.

"Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes" Debuts February 11, Exclusively on HBO

"Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes" Debuts February 11, Exclusively on HBO Between 1968 and 1979, boxing superstar Muhammad Ali appeared on the Emmy(R) winning "Dick Cavett Show" no less than 14 times.

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"ALI & CAVETT: THE TALE OF THE TAPES," A VIBRANT PORTRAIT OF BOXING LEGEND MUHAMMAD ALI THROUGH THE LENS OF HIS FREQUENT APPEARANCES ON "THE DICK CAVETT SHOW," DEBUTS FEBRUARY 11, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO Between 1968 and 1979, boxing superstar Muhammad Ali appeared on the Emmy(R) winning "Dick Cavett Show" no less than fourteen times. With natural charisma, quick wit and playful pugnacity, Ali was a perfect foil for the sophisticated broadcast host, and together they struck television gold. Whether discussing his prowess in the ring, the status of race relations in America or his controversial decision to refuse induction into the army during the Vietnam War, Ali was an entertaining and provocative guest. Interweaving clips from the show with new insight from Dick Cavett himself, as well as expert commentary from authors, sports commentators and civil rights activists, ALI & CAVETT: THE TALE OF THE TAPES, debuting TUESDAY, FEB. 11 (9:00-10:40 p.m. ET/PT), is a fascinating time capsule in which the issues of the era play out between two men who formed an unlikely and enduring bond. The film will also be available on HBO On Demand, HBO NOW, HBO GO and partners' streaming platforms. The world first heard of Muhammad Ali, then known by his birth name Cassius Clay, when he won the light heavyweight gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics as an 18-year-old boxing prodigy. He decided to use his newfound fame to bring America's attention to racial, religious and political injustice, and elicited difficult conversations about these issues in American homes. Appearing on "The Dick Cavett Show," Ali found a willing sparring partner in the intelligent, eponymous host. Ali's jocular manner proved to be a successful formula in discussing matters that were usually off limits on other talk shows. "He would say things to Cavett about whites that you'd hear on the street corners of Harlem," remarked civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton. "They seemed to go to the edge of the racial debate in the country." In 1967, citing religious and moral objections, Ali refused to serve in the Vietnam War and was convicted and stripped of his heavyweight title. Facing years in prison, he appealed all the way to the Supreme Court where his conviction was overturned, but by that point, Ali had been unable to fight professionally for three years. During this time, he was a frequent guest on "The Dick Cavett Show," where he engaged in deep conversations about his identity, his political and religious views and social issues. "There was a period in my life when I felt that Muhammad Ali was my best friend," reminisces Cavett, who praises his ability to bridge cultural and racial divides. When he returned to fighting in 1970, Ali played for big money and big crowds. Win or lose, he was always welcomed back by Cavett. "You are really my main man, because this is the only show that invites me right after I get whipped," Ali joked about his jaw broken from a clash with Ken Norton. Legendary fights with Joe Frazier and George Foreman followed, and Ali's flamboyance outside the ring was matched only by his bravura in it. Over the next decade, Ali would make boxing history, becoming the first three-time heavyweight world champion. ALI & CAVETT: THE TALE OF THE TAPES includes insightful interviews from an array of experts who shed light on Ali's legacy, including: Civil Rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton, sportswriter and longtime commentator for HBO World Championship Boxing Larry Merchant, Ali biographer Thomas Hauser, columnist Juan Williams, and author Ilyasah Shabazz. Archival interviews from "The Dick Cavett Show" include Ali's former trainer Angelo Dundee and boxing champions Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe Frazier. More than just a nostalgic trip down memory lane, ALI & CAVETT: THE TALE OF THE TAPES also stands as a window into our present world, exploring how Ali came to symbolize something greater than boxing. By the time he carried the Olympic torch at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, his hand trembling from Parkinson's disease, Ali's legacy was immortalized as a beacon of equality and political conviction, a true champion whose impact on the Civil Rights movement and the world rivals his feats in the boxing ring. HBO Documentary Films and Cavalier Films present ALI & CAVETT: THE TALE OF THE TAPES, directed by Robert S. Bader; written by Robert S. Bader and Dick Cavett; produced by Robert S. Bader, Bay Dariz and Allan Falk; edited by Robert S. Bader and Oliver Thompson.