FEATURED PROGRAMMING
Debuts May 2
HACKS, Season 3
Max Original Comedy Series
9 Episodes
Rollout: The season debuts with two episodes, followed by two new episodes each week, concluding with the season finale on May 30.
Logline: A year after parting, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava (Hannah Einbinder) pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles.
Cast: Emmy®, SAG® Award, and Critics Choice Award winner Jean Smart and Emmy®, SAG® Award, and Critics Choice Award nominee Hannah Einbinder return alongside Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, and Lorenza Izzo. Guest stars include Helen Hunt, Christina Hendricks, Christopher Lloyd, Dan Bucatinsky, George Wallace, and Tony Goldwyn.
Credits: Created and showrun by Emmy® winners Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky. It is executive produced by Downs and Aniello via their Paulilu banner, Statsky via First Thought Productions, as well as Emmy® winners Michael Schur via Fremulon, David Miner for 3 Arts Entertainment and Morgan Sackett. The studio is Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. |
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Debuts May 2
TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN
Film from New Line Cinema and Temple Hill
Logline: TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced). It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying... trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control. When she reconnects with Davis, her childhood crush, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope.
Cast: Isabela Merced, Cree, Felix Mallard, Maliq Johnson, Poorna Jagannathan, Judy Reyes, and J. Smith-Cameron.
Credits: TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN from New Line Cinema and Temple Hill and based on John Green’s bestselling novel, is directed by Hannah Marks and written by executive producers Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker. Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen and Isaac Klausner serve as producers. Richard Brener, Nikki Ramey and Paulina Sussman executive produce on behalf of New Line Cinema, alongside executive producers Laura Quicksilver, Bart Lipton, John Green, and Rosianna Halse Rojas.
Debuts May 3
STOP MAKING SENSE
A24 Documentary
Logline: Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Stop Making Sense stars core band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. The live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.
Credits: Directed by Jonathan Demme.
Debuts May 9
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: SUMMER SCHOOL
Max Original Drama Series
8 Episodes
Rollout: Debuts with two episodes, followed by one episode weekly through June 20
Logline: Following the harrowing events of "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin,” our Pretty Little Liars face a fate worse than death - summer school. However, Millwood High isn’t the only thing getting in the way of their fun summer jobs and new, dreamy love interests. A new villain, who may or may not have a connection to A, has come to town and is going to put them all to the test.
Cast: Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Zaria, Malia Pyles, and Maia Reficco return as the next generation of Pretty Little Liars. The series also stars Mallory Bechtel, Sharon Leal, Alex Aiono, Jordan Gonzalez, and Elias Kacavas.
Credits: The series is created, written, and executive produced by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring. Aguirre-Sacasa’s Muckle Man Productions and Alloy Entertainment produce, in association with Warner Bros. Television. Alloy’s Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo are also executive producers, along with Marlene King (who developed the original “Pretty Little Liars” series), and Michael Grassi.
Debuts May 10
THE IRON CLAW
A24 Film
Logline: The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.
Cast: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Stanley Simons, with Holt McCallany.
Credits: Written and directed by Sean Durkin.
Debuts May 11 at 10 p.m. ET
NIKKI GLASER: SOMEDAY YOU'LL DIE
HBO Original Comedy Special
Logline: Taped late last year in front of a sold-out, lively audience at the Moore Theater in Seattle, Washington, Glaser dives into a wide range of topics that have further evolved her comedic prowess including why she doesn’t want kids, the harsh realities of aging, her sexual fantasies, and plans for her own death – all in her hilarious, unapologetic, and brutally honest style. NIKKI GLASER: SOMEDAY YOU’LL DIE showcases why Glaser is one of the funniest, and most fearless, comedians today.
Credits: Written and performed by Nikki Glaser; directed by Hamish Hamilton; executive produced by David Jammu and Chris Convy.
Debuts May 20 at 9 p.m. ET
STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A
HBO Original Documentary Series
4 Episodes
Rollout: Debuts with two episodes, followed by two episodes on May 21 at the same time.
Logline: STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A tells the story of an underdog record label comprised of Black and white collaborators who ushered in the groundbreaking, industry-altering soul music of Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, The Staple Singers, Sam & Dave and many others that defined a generation. Driven by instinct and defying the notion that Black artists needed to be “made marketable,” the Memphis-based label went from ultimate outsider to one of the most influential producers of Black music – finding its place inside the broader mainstream record industry. Stax became more than a record label; it transformed into a beacon of Black freedom. It is a quintessentially American story of an audacious group of individuals who dared to make their own music on their own terms creating an institution that has continued to help define our culture long after the label itself has gone.
This is the story of Stax. As raw and honest as the sounds the label laid to vinyl.
Credits: HBO Documentary Films presents STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A., a Laylow Pictures Production and a White Horse Pictures Production in association with Concord Originals, Polygram Entertainment and Warner Music Entertainment. Directed by Jamila Wignot; produced by Jamila Wignot, Kara Elverson; executive produced by Ezra Edelman, Caroline Waterlow, Nigel Sinclair, Nicholas Ferrall, Scott Pascucci, Sophia Dilley, Michele Smith, Jody Gerson, David Blackman, Charlie Cohen and Ron Broitman.
Debuts May 23
THIRST WITH SHAY MITCHELL
Max Original Unscripted Series
4 Episodes
Rollout: Episodes debut weekly
Logline: Shay Mitchell explores the world one drink at a time as she visits exotic locations, samples unique ingredients, and meets expert hosts. On her journey, she encounters the latest drink trends, the best bars, and 8,000 years of sipping history.
Credits: THIRST WITH SHAY MITCHELL is produced by The Nacelle Company and Amore+Vita; executive produced by Brian Volk-Weiss, Missy Bania, Cisco Henson, Shay Mitchell, and Matte Babel; co-executive produced by Kayleigh Rocheck and Ken Franklin.
Debuts May 29 at 9 p.m. ET
MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH
HBO Original Documentary
Logline: In a span of eight years, MoviePass went from being the fastest growing subscription service since Spotify to total bankruptcy, losing over $150 million in 2017 alone. MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH chronicles the company’s beginnings as an innovative movie ticketing model, exploring the visionary mission of its co-founders, its jaw-dropping early successes and its precipitous downfall caused by mismanagement and corporate greed.
Credits: HBO Documentary Films presents MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH, an Unrealistic Ideas production and an Assemble Media production in association with Nightbrain Pictures and Tower Way. Directed by Muta’Ali; produced by Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Archie Gips, Jack Heller, Scott Veltri, Jevon Frank, and David Wendell; executive produced by Muta’Ali, Jason Guerrasio, and Joel Stonington; co-executive producers, Jennifer Leamy and Javier Quintana.
Bellator Champions Series Paris, the second event to stream on Max, will be on Friday, May 17 at 11am ET at the Accor Arena. More details can be found below:
Completed Bellator Champions Series Paris Main Card:
Bantamweight World Title Bout: C-Patchy Mix (19-1) vs. Magomed Magomedov (16-1)
Welterweight Co-Main Event Bout: Cédric Doumbé (5-1) vs. TBA
Middleweight Contender’s Bout: Gregory Babene (23-11) vs. Costello van Steenis (14-3)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: Yves Landu (20-9) vs. Jonas Bilharinho (11-2-1)
Lightweight Main Card Bout: Archie Colgan (9-0) vs. Thibault Gouti (17-6)
Preliminary Card:
Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Slim Trabelsi (6-0) vs. Louie Sutherland (6-2)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mansour Barnaoui (20-6) vs. Yusuke Yachi (26-13)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Imamshafi Aliev (9-0) vs. Mike Shipman (15-4)
Women’s Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Aspen Ladd (11-5) vs. Ekaterina Shakalova (8-1)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Asael Adjoudj (7) vs. Bruno Fontes (6-0)
MAX GENRE HIGHLIGHT: SPORTS PROGRAMMING AND COMEDIES TO CELEBRATE PLAYOFFS:
Whether you’re looking for a sports documentary after a big win or a laugh after a heartbreaking loss, Max has a vast catalog of series, documentaries, and films that are perfect to stream for sports fans after their favorite team’s NBA or NHL playoff game on Max.
Your Team Won? Watch This Next!
38 at the Garden (HBO Original)
Tournament of Champions
Bluegrass Kingdom: The Gospel of Kentucky Basketball (2013)
Shaq (HBO Original)
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO Original)
Duke '91 & '92 (2012)
Bleed for This (2016)
Tiger (HBO Original)
Women of Troy (2020) (HBO Original)
Kareem: Minority of One (2015) (HBO Original)
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (HBO Original)
Angel City (HBO Original)
King Richard (2021)
Soccer Soul: Elijo Creer (2023)
Being Serena (HBO Original)
Shaun White: The Last Run (Max Original)
Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Fall Off (HBO Original)
A Voyage of Discovery: The Ocean Race
First (2012)
What's My Name: Muhammad Ali (2019) (HBO Original)
When We Were Kings (1996)
La Foquita: El 10 De La Calle (2022)
Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
Your Team Lost? Watch This.
Semi-Pro (2008)
White Men Can't Jump (1992)
Ballers (HBO Original)
Arli$$ (HBO Original)
Eastbound and Down (HBO Original)
Entourage (HBO Original)
7 Days in Hell (2015) (HBO Original)
Art of Self-Defense (2019)
Tour De Pharmacy (HBO Original)
Ferrell Takes the Field (HBO Original)
Las Bravas F.C. (Max Original) |
