Now Introducing HBO Max Classic

[MadVillainy]

I'm kind of surprised they allow you to have so many different accounts on the same login, although it does mean serious loyalty. Cancelling a service when multiple people are using it is a different proposition to acting by yourself when you feel like it. Btw what do you get on YouTube TV? I don't know much about that.​

They'll find a way to get past the multiple logins. Whichever service does it first, everyone else will follow suit. Not sure how that'll work though

YouTube TV is basically just Hulu Live. It's another interent cable service. I really like it. Cloud based DVR is great, the interface is really cool. YouTube TV - Wikipedia

 

[Prison Mike]

I'm kind of surprised they allow you to have so many different accounts on the same login, although it does mean serious loyalty. Cancelling a service when multiple people are using it is a different proposition to acting by yourself when you feel like it. Btw what do you get on YouTube TV? I don't know much about that.​

With YouTube TV you basically get most channels that you would with cable but cheaper. I think it’s one of the cheapest live TV streaming options out there...actually sling tv is cheaper but you get a lot less channels

 

[Iceman]

Thanks for that guys. I need to check this out.

 

[flickchick85]

With YouTube TV you basically get most channels that you would with cable but cheaper. I think it’s one of the cheapest live TV streaming options out there...actually sling tv is cheaper but you get a lot less channels

As someone who switched from SlingTV to YouTubeTV, YTTV is definitely a higher-quality service (I only switched because my Dad got their family plan, so I no longer had to pay), but Sling is great for the price.

 

[Zorro]

I already added a ton to my watch list. So many great selections of new and old films. Haven't browsed the TV section except for Game of Thrones and Watchmen

 

[flickchick85]

Btw what do you get on YouTube TV? I don't know much about that.​

A few of the local broadcast networks (CBS, Fox, etc) and the essential basic cable outlets (AMC, BBC America, CNN, TBS, FX, etc). Like Prison Mike says, it's basically just a cheaper, slimmer version of cable, but more customizable with unlimited cloud-based DVR.

 

[Iceman]

A few of the local broadcast networks (CBS, Fox, etc) and the essential basic cable outlets (AMC, BBC America, CNN, TBS, FX, etc). Like Prison Mike says, it's basically just a cheaper, slimmer version of cable, but more customizable with unlimited cloud-based DVR.

Sounds great. Also sounds like it’s not available here.

 

[jmc]

I've read the books, so I kinda already know what happens, lol. Still waiting for those last two books however. Approaching 10 years since Dance With Dragons, George.

 

[jmc]

It's a digital streaming service. The option should be there.

Some things should remain a premium IMO.

 

[TheVileOne]

Some things should remain a premium IMO.

They have the extended cut of Green Lantern

 

[jmc]

They have the extended cut of Green Lantern

A film no-one cares about in the slightest. LOTR is a different beast, and if the extended cuts are made available then every refurbished Box Set they want to do in the future becomes worthless. Just because these platforms can host the entire library doesn't mean they should.

 

[TheVileOne]

A film no-one cares about in the slightest. LOTR is a different beast, and if the extended cuts are made available then every refurbished Box Set they want to do in the future becomes worthless. Just because these platforms can host the entire library doesn't mean they should.

I mean they've already pretty much cannibalized the DC Universe streaming service.

 

[Spider-Fan]

Streaming is already cannibalizing physical media, so I don't think that's a valid reason to not put it on there.

 

[Zorro]

I'm kinda surprised DC Universe hasn't merged with this already as it was rumored to be since HBO Max was rumored. Seems likely to happen given that DC Universe has become an after thought and hasn't been a huge success anyway. HBO Max already borrows some DC titles and even includes bigger ones that hasn't been on DC like DCEU films.

DC can make a new deal with Comixology or something. The comics and message boards is what that service has going for it the most and I grew to hate those message boards because of fanboy/girlism

 

[Iceman]

I'm kinda surprised DC Universe hasn't merged with this already as it was rumored to be since HBO Max was rumored. Seems likely to happen given that DC Universe has become an after thought and hasn't been a huge success anyway. HBO Max already borrows some DC titles and even includes bigger ones that hasn't been on DC like DCEU films.

DC can make a new deal with Comixology or something. The comics and message boards is what that service has going for it the most and I grew to hate those message boards because of fanboy/girlism

That’s what I wanted the whole time. I don’t want streaming apps with too narrow a focus or I’ll end up having to get 25 rather than 5.

 

[Zorro]

I already have

Disney +
HBO Max
Hulu
Netflix

Got rid of DC Universe and WWE Network. Might leave Hulu and bring back WWE for a couple of months .

I'm also subscribed to Comixology. My cred card hurting!

 

[Marvolo]

A film no-one cares about in the slightest. LOTR is a different beast, and if the extended cuts are made available then every refurbished Box Set they want to do in the future becomes worthless. Just because these platforms can host the entire library doesn't mean they should.

Not quite. Physical media has better video and audio bit rates. The gap is closing but as of now physical media is still higher quality. Some people will always prefer physical media for a number of reasons. Some people like myself like to own physical media and have access to a streaming version.

Plus, studios have been including digital copies with physical media for years. The one doesnt make the other worthless. It's just different formats with their own pros and cons.

 

[Drizzle]

One annoyance with HBO Max is that they play trailers for shows and movies that are on the service. Granted, they're only 10-30 seconds but no streaming service should have that unless it's part of a cheaper package, like Hulu. HBO Max is $14.99/month. There should be no ads of any kind on there, even for their own content.

 

[Primal Slayer]

How is HBOMAX all of 5 days old? And it already has a list of movies that are leaving????

 

[flickchick85]

How is HBOMAX all of 5 days old? And it already has a list of movies that are leaving????

Those are HBO movies that have been there a while and are being cycled out as usual. The HBO portion of the app isn’t 5 days old.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

How is HBOMAX all of 5 days old? And it already has a list of movies that are leaving????

Probably because they are newer movies on HBO proper. On HBO new movies debut every week on the channel and on demand before disappearing every few months.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Those are HBO movies that have been there a while and are being cycled out as usual. The HBO portion of the app isn’t 5 days old.

FC, the quickest draw on the Hype!

 

[flickchick85]

So for any frustrated Amazon Fire stick users out there, apparently since Fire TV runs Android apps, you can get the HBO Max app from the "Aptoide TV" store (which can be acquired via the "Downloader" app). Seems like a pretty easy and worthwhile workaround considering AT&T and Amazon seem unlikely to make a deal any time soon.

 

[Spider-Fan]

So for any frustrated Amazon Fire stick users out there, apparently since Fire TV runs Android apps, you can get the HBO Max app from the "Aptoide TV" store (which can be acquired via the "Downloader" app). Seems like a pretty easy and worthwhile workaround considering AT&T and Amazon seem unlikely to make a deal any time soon.

Will this work for a roku?

 

[flickchick85]

Will this work for a roku?

No, I don't think Roku can run Android apps, unfortunately.