HBO Latin America announces its highly anticipated programming for the month of February, with the release of the original drama series Vinyl and the animated series for adults, Animals. Additionally, the channel presents new seasons of its series, Girls, Togetherness, Vice, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
SERIES PREMIERE
The new original adult animated series, Animals., arrives to HBO February 6th at 00:30hrs*. Created by Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano and executive produced by the Duplass brothers (HBO’s Togetherness), the 10 episode series narrates the adventures of various critters that live in New York City. Animals. features the voices of creators, Matarese and Luciano, Rob Corddry (HBO’s Ballers), Mark Duplass (HBO’s Togetherness), Nick Kroll (HBO’s The Life & Times of Tim), Jason Mantzoukas (HBO’s Enlightened) and Molly Shannon, among others.
SEASON PREMIERES
The fifth season of the Emmy® and Golden Globe® winning series, Girls, premieres on February 21st at 23hrs*. The tragicomedy continues the story of four friends in their twenties, looking for meaning in their personal and professional lives. Created by and starring Lena Dunham, the new season features performances by Allison Williams, Adam Driver, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, Alex Karpovsky, Andrew Rannells and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Vice, the series dedicated to investigating controversial issues from all over the world, returns for its fourth season on February 5th at 00hrs*. Winner of an Emmy® for Outstanding Informational Series or Special, Vice is hosted by Shane Smith, founder of VICE Media. The series is executive produced by Smith, Bill Maher, Eddy Moretti and BJ Levin.
MOVIE PRESENTATIONS
The biggest Hollywood films come to HBO before any other channel, every Saturday at 21hrs*.
Starring Oscar® winners Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, Interstellar comes to HBO on February 20th. Directed by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight), the film follows a team of explorers who were launched into space in an attempt to ensure the survival of humanity. Interstellar was nominated for a Golden Globe® for Best Original Score and won an Oscar(r) for Best Achievement in Visual Effects.
Funk lives on with the premiere of Get On Up, the story of James Brown, premiering on February 6th. Starring Chadwick Boseman and ex-True Blood’s Nelsan Ellis, the film explores the life and career of the famous American singer from his struggling childhood, to becoming one of the most influential artists of all time.
Directed by Andy and Lana Wachowski, Jupiter Ascending, premieres on February 27th. A young woman discovers her destiny as an intergalactic heiress and is chosen to fight and protect the inhabitants of the Earth. Jupiter Ascending features performances by Mila Kunis (Black Swan), Channing Tatum (Magic Mike) and Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything).
MAX PRESENTATIONS
February also brings exciting presentations to the MAX Caribbean channels.
Starring Tom Hardy (Mad Max), Locke debuts on MAX February 21st at 22hrs*. Ivan Locke leaves his high status job after receiving a crucial phone call that set off a series of events that change his life forever.
Final Recipe, premiering on MAX UP February 28th at 21hrs, follows the story of Markus Waldow, an aspiring chef who hopes to take over this family’s restaurant. When the family restaurant is on the verge of bankruptcy, Mark tries to save it by entering a televised cooking contest to win $1 million dollars.HBO Latin America announces its highly anticipated programming for the month of February, with the release of the original drama series Vinyl and the animated series for adults, Animals. Additionally, the channel presents new seasons of its series, Girls, Togetherness, Vice, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
SERIES PREMIERE
Starring Bobby Cannavale (HBO’s Boardwalk Empire), Olivia Wilde (House) and Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond), Vinyl begins on February 14th at 22hrs*. The drama transports viewers to the music industry of the 1970s in New York City. The series follows the story of Richie Finestra, founder and president of American Century Records, and his personal and professional struggles to stay relevant in the music world. Vinyl was created by Martin Scorsese, Terence Winter and Mick Jagger, who also serve as executive producers alongside Rick Yorn, Victoria Pearman, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, John Melfi, Allen Coulter and George Mass.
SEASON PREMIERES
The fifth season of the Emmy® and Golden Globe® winning series, Girls, premieres on February 21st at 23hrs*. The tragicomedy continues the story of four friends in their twenties, looking for meaning in their personal and professional lives. Created by and starring Lena Dunham, the new season features performances by Allison Williams, Adam Driver, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, Alex Karpovsky, Andrew Rannells and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Michelle, Brett, Tina and Alex return in the second season of Togetherness, debuting on February 21st at 23:30hrs*, following the transmission of Girls. Written, directed and executive produced by brothers, Jay and Mark Duplass, the series follows four middle-aged adults in their attempt to follow their dreams, while trying to keep their personal relationships afloat.
Vice, the series dedicated to investigating controversial issues from all over the world, returns for its fourth season on February 5th at 00hrs*. Winner of an Emmy® for Outstanding Informational Series or Special, Vice is hosted by Shane Smith, founder of VICE Media. The series is executive produced by Smith, Bill Maher, Eddy Moretti and BJ Levin.
Emmy® award winner, John Oliver returns to HBO on February 15th at 00hrs* for the third season of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. A former correspondent for The Daily Show, Oliver brings viewers his satirical perspective on today’s current issues. The half-hour special is hosted by John Oliver and executive produced by Tim Carvell, Jon Thoday and James Taylor.
MOVIE PRESENTATIONS
The biggest Hollywood films come to HBO before any other channel, every Saturday at 21hrs*.
Starring Oscar® winners Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, Interstellar comes to HBO on February 20th. Directed by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight), the film follows a team of explorers who were launched into space in an attempt to ensure the survival of humanity. Interstellar was nominated for a Golden Globe® for Best Original Score and won an Oscar® for Best Achievement in Visual Effects.
Funk lives on with the premiere of Get On Up, the story of James Brown, premiering on February 6th. Starring Chadwick Boseman, the film explores the life and career of the famous American singer from his struggling childhood, to becoming one of the most influential artists of all time.
And So It Goes, premiering on February 13th, features performances by veteran talented actors, Michael Douglas (HBO’s Behind the Candelabra) and Diane Keaton (Annie Hall). Directed by Rob Reiner (When Harry Met Sally), the film tells the story of Oren, a real estate agent who enlists the help of his neighbor after his son drops off a grandchild he never knew existed.
MAX PRESENTATIONS
February also brings exciting presentations to the MAX Caribbean channels.
Featuring Alicia Vikander, winner of a 2016 Critics’ Choice® award, Ex Machina premieres on MAX, February 7th at 22hrs*. Caleb, a young programmer has been selected to participate in an evolutionary experiment on a female artificial intelligence. Nominated for a Golden Globe(r) and two Oscars(r), the film features performances by Alicia Vikander (The Man From U.N.C.L.E.), Domnhall Gleeson (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Oscar Isaac (HBO’s Show Me a Hero).
Starring Tom Hardy (Mad Max), Locke debuts on MAX February 21st at 22hrs*. Ivan Locke leaves his high status job after receiving a crucial phone call that set off a series of events that change his life forever.
Final Recipe, premiering on MAX UP February 28th at 21hrs, follows the story of Markus Waldow, an aspiring chef who hopes to take over this family’s restaurant. When the family restaurant is on the verge of bankruptcy, Mark tries to save it by entering a televised cooking contest to win $1 million dollars.
*Atlantic Standard Time. For local transmission times call (246) 620-FLOW/3569 or visit www.hbomax.tv.
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