HBC today announced the launch of HBO®’s new authenticated online video destinations, HBO GO® and MAX GO®.  HBC customers who subscribe to HBO® and/or Cinemax® will now have free, unlimited access to the corresponding new online services at any time, on any computer in the U.S. with a high-speed Internet connection as well as iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch®, Kindle Fire, select Android™ devices and platforms such as Xbox 360®, Samsung Smart TVs™ and Roku®.

HBO GO®, which offers more than 1700 titles online, allows HBC’s authenticated HBO® customers to instantly watch every episode of every season of the best HBO® shows including current series like Game of Thrones®,True Blood®, and Boardwalk Empire®, classics like The Sopranos®, Sex and the City® and Deadwood®, plus HBO® original films, miniseries, sports, documentaries, and specials as well as a wide selection of blockbuster theatricals.

HBO®’s sister service, MAX GO®, adds more than 400 titles of Cinemax® programming online, providing instant access to hundreds of Hollywood hit movies, indies, cult favorites, the MAX After Dark series as well as new and exclusive, primetime high-impact drama series like Strike Back?, specifically created for the channel.

With the online services, HBC customers get most new titles simultaneously with their premiere on the networks; the ability to create a “Watchlist” that keeps track of bookmarked content for later viewing; bonus content including interviews, recaps, and behind-the-scenes extras; and customizable views showing titles in slideshow, grid or list format. In addition, HBO GO® can be personalized through a “Series Pass®” capability which automatically alerts viewers to new episodes of favorite HBO® programs when they arrive on the service.

To access online, HBC’s HBO® and Cinemax® subscribers can go to HBOGO.com and MAXGO.com, or simply log onto HBCTV2Go.com. Subscribers can then sign in with their TV2-Go user ID and password, make their viewing selection and begin watching.

HBO GO® and MAX GO® are only accessible in the US where a high speed broadband connection is available. Minimum connection of 3 Mbps required for HD viewing. Select titles not available in HD.  Minimum 3G connection is required for viewing on mobile devices.  Some restrictions may apply. ©2012 Home Box Office, Inc. All rights reserved. HBO®, Cinemax®and related channels and service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc.
iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® are trademarks of Apple Inc.
AndroidTM is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HBO GO is not compatible with all models of Samsung® Smart TVs.
Roku and the Roku logo are trademarks of Roku Inc. in the United States and other countries.
For Xbox 360® users, an Xbox LIVE® Gold subscription and HBO subscription through participating TV providers, are required.

For additional information, or to schedule an interview about this topic, please contact Todd Schaefer, HBC Chief Technical Officer, (507) 454-5878, tschaefer@hbci.com or Laura Young, HBO Corporate Affairs, (212) 512-5948, laura.young@hbo.com