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The HBO sports documentary THE LIONHEART, directed and produced by filmmaker Laura Brownson (“The Rachel Divide”), debuts TUESDAY, MARCH 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Synopsis: In 2011, two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, nicknamed “The Lionheart,” died in a horrific crash at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, shaking the world of motorsports to its core. Ten years later, Dan’s two sons, Sebastian and Oliver, follow in their father’s footsteps as they work through their loss the only way they know how – getting behind the wheel to race. THE LIONHEART blends archival footage with…

HBO has renewed the critically acclaimed original drama series TRUE DETECTIVE for a fifth season. This season, ‘True Detective: Night Country,’ concluded February 18. Additionally, under a new multiyear overall deal with HBO, Issa López will create content exclusive to HBO and Max, including the next season of “True Detective.” Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films, quote: “Issa Lopez is that one-of-a-kind, rare talent that speaks directly to HBO’s creative spirit. She helmed ‘True Detective: Night Country’ from start to finish, never once faltering from her own commendable vision, and inspiring us with her resilience…

The HBO Original documentary A REVOLUTION ON CANVAS, produced and directed by Sara Nodjoumi and Till Schauder (“When God Sleeps,” “The Iran Job”), debuts WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 (9:00-10:25 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. In this political thriller and verité portrait documentary, Nodjoumi and Schauder dive into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of more than 100 “treasonous” paintings by Sara’s father, seminal Iranian modern artist Nickzad “Nicky” Nodjoumi. Synopsis: Brimming with emotional undercurrents, A REVOLUTION ON CANVAS follows Sara Nodjoumi as she traces a timeline of events, discovering her father’s ongoing activism, his complicated relationship with her mother,…

Warner Bros Pictures’ AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM will make its streaming debut on Max next TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27. About the film:Director James Wan and Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa—along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman—return in the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time: AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM. Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic…

The Max Original documentary series ON THE ROAM, starring Jason Momoa, has been renewed for a second season. The remaining two episodes of this season will debut Thursday, February 8 on Max. Jason Momoa, creator, co-director, and executive producer, quote: “It’s an absolute honor to work with Warner Bros. Discovery and Max on another season of ON THE ROAM; it’s a dream come true! I put my heart and soul into this show, and I am thrilled to dive back into the untamed beauty of ON THE ROAM for another season – it will be an extraordinary adventure!” Nina Rosenstein, EVP, HBO…

The Max Original stand-up comedy special RORY SCOVEL: RELIGION, SEX AND A FEW THINGS IN BETWEEN, from comedian, actor, and writer Rory Scovel, debuts THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 on Max. The special is executive produced by Conan O’Brien and Conaco. Logline: Scovel takes the stage at Minneapolis’ Goodale Theater to offer his observations on such disparate subjects as religion, sex, mushrooms, vaccines, parenting an eight-year-old, and much more in this standup special. Over the course of his 70-minute set, the South Carolina native interweaves improvised moments with meta-commentary on the subtle art of stand-up as he riffs on some of the most awkward aspects of seemingly…

The Max Original four-part documentary series THE TRUTH ABOUT JIM, from Investigation Discovery (ID), directed by Skye Borgman (“Unsolved Mysteries,” “Trial by Media”) and produced by Imagine Documentaries, debuts THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 on Max. Synopsis: Amateur investigator Sierra Barter confronts a traumatic past and secrets that have plagued her family for generations. Sierra, her mother Shannon, and her grandmother Judy bravely pursue the truth about a mystery that could change their lives forever – was Jim Mordecai, their husband, stepfather, and step-grandfather a notorious serial killer? Episode Descriptions:   Episode 1: Digging Up The PastSierra Barter begins investigating her step-grandfather Jim by reaching out to…

Society of the Snow: Who Were We on the Mountain? is a documentary about the making of J.A. Bayona’s film, “Society Of The Snow”. It is directed by Manuel Romo. Of the 40 passengers on that plane that crashed in the Andes, only 16 survived in a journey of survival, struggle, and personal triumph. They endured an epic 72-day adventure, facing treacherous mountainous terrain. The plane went down in a place known as the Valley of Tears, a desolate location with nothing but the sound of fierce gusts of wind. “Society of the Snow: Who Were We on the Mountain?”…

Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation is a Japanese animation 25-minutes movie directed by Park Sung-hoo based on the anime by Eiichiro Oda. A stolen dragon horn sparks off a mythical tale that warns of the impending arrival of dragons, with only the horn capable of controlling them. No, we’re not in another prequel to “Game of Thrones”. This time, it’s Japanese animation based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga (One Piece), where once again, historical periods, mythology, and lots of comedy intertwine in a unique and whimsical 25-minute adventure. “Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation” is just a short and incredibly amusing story…

Fans are invited to experience The Sopranos like never before as Max celebrates the legendary HBO Original series’ 25th anniversary. The streamer has dropped never-before-seen deleted footage and expanded access to behind-the-scenes content within the new, in-app Sopranos 25th Anniversary collection. The milestone celebration continues Wednesday, January 10th, with a cast reunion and fan experiences, including a partnership with Postmates for an official “Satriale’s” pop-up in New York and Los Angeles, fanscreenings at Alamo Drafthouse, and more. Additionally, the brand has launched a new official Sopranos TikTok account to pay homage to the series, where fans can relive each episode in 25-seconds. “’The Sopranos’ left an indelible imprint…

The eight-episode third and final season of the Peabody Award-winning Max Original comedy series SORT OF debuts with two episodes THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 on Max followed by two episodes weekly through February 8. The series is a co-production with CBC and Sphere Media. Synopsis: Sabi comes to terms with feelings of grief and an unexpected sense of freedom following the death of their father. Without the constraints of living up to dad’s expectations, Sabi confronts big questions about their identity, prompting some massive life choices. In a season that has the entire ensemble grappling with aftermaths, a rebirth comes in a sort of messy, sort of…

Created and written by Tony Award® winner J.T. Rogers, the critically acclaimed original drama series TOKYO VICE returns THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 on Max. The ten-episode second season debuts with two episodes followed by one new episode weekly for eight weeks. Synopsis: Loosely inspired by American journalist Jake Adelstein’s first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, season two of the series, filmed on location in Tokyo, takes us deeper into the city’s criminal underworld as Adelstein (Ansel Elgort) comes to realize that his life, and the lives of those close to him, are in terrible danger. Season 2 cast: The series stars Golden Globe® nominee Ansel Elgort, Academy Award® nominee Ken…