| Does HBO have information on merchandise or locations that appear in HBO programming? |
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Generally, no. HBO originals are produced for HBO by outside companies, so we normally have little information on details regarding items or sites featured in programs. |
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| Does HBO have information on the music used for your promos and your programming? |
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Sometimes. Many promos use excerpts from commercially available music, although some are scored with original tunes and are unavailable. As for the music featured in programs, they are usually credited in closing credits, although sometimes producers may withhold the information in anticipation of releasing a compilation CD as was done with the first season of The Sopranos.
So, check the closing credits. Additionally, The Sopranos, Sex and The City, Six Feet Under, Deadwood and Entourage websites have music credit listings for each episode, accessible via the weekly episode guide. If there is no information in either place, we probably will not have information available. |
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| Where does HBO hold casting calls for its programming? |
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HBO does not do the casting for its programs. Originals are produced by outside companies, and they organize and carry out casting. While these companies have sometimes used HBO offices for casting calls, they have, more frequently, carried them out outside the company. How those companies choose to announce casting sessions - or even if they decide to publicly announce them - is at the discretion of the production company. |
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| How can I get an autographed picture of someone on an HBO program, or send them a personal letter? |
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We do not provide direct contact information for people affiliated with our programming. However, if a particular performer or program producer has provided us with an address for fan mail, we will forward to them all fan mail we receive for them here at HBO. Whether or not they respond, and in what manner, is entirely at their discretion.
You should know that many celebrities have been advised by security experts against responding to fan mail.
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| How can I visit the set of one of your shows? |
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As a rule, we do not make shooting locations open to the public. Obviously, with music and comedy concerts and sports events, there is an audience but the selling of tickets is typically handled by the promoter of the event; not by HBO. |
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| The last several minutes are getting cut off when I record HBO programming. Are there any tips for recording your shows? |
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On occasion, HBO programs may run longer than their designated times. When recording, it is recommended that you add five minutes to the time you would ordinarily have your recorder turn off (e.g. - If Sex And The City is scheduled to end at 9:30 PM, program your recorder to turn off at 9:35 PM). If using a DVR, consult your DVR manual to allow additional time for scheduled recording.
Please note, these instructions do not pertain to the recording of live events. In such cases, the times listed may vary significantly due to the unpredictable nature of such programming.
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| How can I research the name of a program I saw on HBO? |
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If you saw the program during the current month please go to the online schedule and click the icon for the date the program was shown and begin your research.
If the film was not shown during the current month, please try researching further online. Below are some useful hints and links.
Resources for reviews, video availability and credits are available online through the Movie Review Query Engine (www.mrqe.com), Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com) and Amazon.com. |
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| HBO guides and online schedule information - How can I tell what's showing on all HBO/Cinemax channels that I receive? |
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Information for all HBO and Cinemax channels can be found on the HBO Online Schedule.
We have received a great deal of feedback concerning the schedule. While we cannot answer all your emails, we are listening to and greatly appreciate your comments. We are working hard to fine tune and enhance the new schedule application. For detailed information about customizing the schedule and frequently asked questions please go to HBO Online Schedule Help.
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| Is HBO programming available for use in the classroom? |
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Some movies and documentaries are available for use in the classroom.
Many HBO documentary titles are available for educational use through Films for the Humanities.
A good resource for educational television programming information is the Time for Kids website.
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| Submissions of teleplays and proposals - How can I submit and idea for a movie to HBO? |
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HBO does not accept submissions directly. Therefore, we suggest that all scripts, screenplays, treatments, dramatizations, anecdotes, treatises, rousing yarns, fables, inspiring narratives, thrilling legends, sagas, epic poetry, intriguing whodunits, newspaper articles, one-act plays, short stories, skits and novellas be sent to the literary agency of your choice. All submissions to HBO must come through an agent. |
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