Talk:HBO

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the second paragraph is confusing. Can someone clarify this for readers not familiar with broadcasting terms. ike9898 16:26, Jan 31, 2004 (UTC)

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[edit] user base

where the hell do they get the "The network is currently received in roughly one-third of households in the United States" estimate? i work at a cable company, and 1/3 of the customer i speak to sure don't have HBO... Plonk420 22:59, 5 November 2005 (UTC)

Time Warner lists the subscriber base as 37-39 million... not sure how many total cable/satellite subscribers there are though. Treznor 03:17, 20 February 2006 (UTC)
So they don't know if they have two millions subscribers more or less? If this where true i wouldn't like to own their shares!!--84.152.244.81 18:27, 30 June 2006 (UTC)
Since their subscriber base is always changing, the 2 million gap could represent the figure they're ussally within, with each end being there peak high and low. For example, before the Soprano's final, they probably were closer 39 million subscribers, but the day after 37 million subscribers.

As for the 1/3 estimate, according to Cable Tv advertising bureau in 2005 (most recent figure) just under 93,000 homes have cable. So "roughly one-third of households in the United States" is a correct statement. Rawboard 20:10, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] HBO logotype

Was the current HBO logo introduced in 1981?

The current HBO logo is a modification of the logo as it was first introduced in 1975. The current logo was introduced in the fall of 1980--67.54.239.90 02:38, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] HBO slogans

HBO slogans is a recent article which I'm not sure if the content is accurate. If it is, it should be merged here - I don't think it's worth a separate article. Rd232 talk 20:40, 23 October 2005 (UTC)

  • Yes absolutely, bring it on over! Sfufan2005 22:25, 23 October 2005 (UTC)

[edit] NPOV?

"HBO also manages sister network Cinemax, which focuses more on movies and less on original series. Cinemax (or "Skinamax" and "Sinamax" in some circles) has been accused of being an outlet for soft-core pornography during late night hours."

Is this truly NPOV? Thoughts?

[edit] First movie?

Does anyone know what the very first movie ever shown on HBO was, and when it aired (after the hockey game listed as the very first show on HBO?) Also what movie has been shown the most number of times? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 205.166.37.110 (talk • contribs)

"Sometimes a Great Notion" Rawboard 20:17, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Minor clarification

Just so you're aware, I know for a fact that HBO and Cinemax are available in Asia via local satellite/cable packages (they were a lifeline in China) and that Showtime is available in the Middle East. Perhaps the "available" section in the infobox should be changed to "international"? Daduzi 16:47, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

It's not available in most of the world...220.253.63.25 14:06, 12 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Marketshare?

Howmany percent of the American households are receiving HBO? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.152.244.81 (talk • contribs)

A little under 40% Rawboard 20:26, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] HBO Home Video logo info removed

The HBO Home Video logo info has been removed.....this article is on HBO as a service. The info should be reinstated in its own section. --67.54.239.90 02:37, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

What do you mean? In a seperate article? If so, due diligence requires you, the person who deleted it, to create the new article for the deleted information. — Frecklefoot | Talk 14:58, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Joint ventures

The last paragraph or so of the History section treats "HBO" as a TW division rather than the channel/s or brand that it is elsewhere in the article. The material would be better placed in an article on TW's cable TV interests. 220.253.63.25 14:06, 12 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Profanity

Troubleshooter

Really?Kyle Burris 03:10, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

Does the recent news concerning the ceo need to be the second headline —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.99.43.188 (talk • contribs)

Well, I don't think so. I hadn't even heard of it outside the context of this article. — Frecklefoot | Talk 13:48, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] HBO--Caribbean is coming.

The only-- reason I post this, is it will be gone in a day or two.

Article: HBO Caribbean coming soon - BY ASHA JAVEED Date: Tuesday 17th July, 2007 Source: www.guardian.co.tt - The Trinidad and Tobago Guardian newspaper

Link: http://www.guardian.co.tt/business2.html

A new HBO station—tailored for the Caribbean—will likely end the wrangling between cable operator Flow and HBO Latin America.

Last week, HBO Latin America Group announced its new HBO channel after two weeks of successful trials for islands like Curacao, Barbados, Bonaire, St Lucia, Aruba, St Martin, and T&T.

The digital, 100 per cent English language channel would air international blockbusters and the most acclaimed United States and global series, and major boxing matches as well.

“HBO exists because of and for its audience. That’s why we decided to create an entertainment product that would completely satisfy the Caribbean audience’s needs, by offering a more attractive and diversified product that is tailor made to their interests and needs,” said Gustavo Grossman, vice-president and general manager, HBO Networks in a release issued by the company last week.

The new programming is expected to begin this month.

John Reid, president and chief operating officer of Flow, observed that its pursuit of a contractual agreement with HBO is public.

“We have stated on numerous occasions that our discussions with HBO have largely centered on demanding our customers receive a network that first and foremost has 100 per cent English-content as well as the quality and variety of programming for which HBO is renowned,” Reid said.

“As a result of our efforts and those of other cable television operators in the region, HBO is launching an all-English network specifically designed for the Caribbean market.

“We were very pleased to note from HBO’s recent press release that HBO has committed to providing Hollywood blockbusters, series and special events," Reid said.

“Our current negotiations have reached an important stage and we are confident that we will soon achieve resolution to this important outstanding issue,” he added.[-End]

[edit] Edit Summary

Just now, "applying" should have been "implying" :) -Mike Payne (T • C) 07:00, 28 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Network Motto

Perhaps the network motto "It's not TV. It's HBO." should be added to the network info box? This phrase is widely known and sums up the whole strategy behind the network. Mrowlinson 00:45, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Centralized TV Episode Discussion

Over the past months, TV episodes have been redirected by (to name a couple) TTN, Eusebeus and others. No centralized discussion has taken place, so I'm asking everyone who has been involved in this issue to voice their opinions here in this centralized spot, be they pro or anti. Discussion is here [1]. Even if you have not, other opinions are needed because this issue is affecting all TV episodes in Wikipedia, this includes HBO shows. --Maniwar (talk) 20:04, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Move suggestion.

I suggest we move this to Home Box Office because most of all Wikipedia's articles are corporate names such as Game_Show_Network, United Parcel Service 9potterfan (talk) 12:04, 28 May 2008 (UTC)