FEATURED PROGRAMMING
Debuts November 1
JANET PLANET
A24 Film
Logline: In rural Western Massachusetts, 11-year-old Lacy spends the summer of 1991 at home, enthralled by her own imagination and the attention of her mother, Janet. As the months pass, three visitors enter their orbit, all captivated by Janet and her spellbinding nature. In her solitary moments, Lacy inhabits an inner world so extraordinarily detailed that it begins to seep into the outside world. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker captures a child’s experience of time passing, and the ineffability of a daughter falling out of love with her mother, in this singularly sublime film debut.
Cast: Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo.
Credits: Written and directed by Annie Baker; produced by Dan Janvey, Derrick Tseng, Annie Baker, and Andrew Goldman.
Debuts November 3
LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE
HBO Original Drama Series
6 Episodes
Rollout: Episodes debut weekly
Logline: The series explores the idea that sometimes traditions can become a prison, an obstacle for love. Tita de la Garza and Pedro Múzquiz are two souls deeply in love, yet unable to be together due to entrenched family customs. The protagonists navigate a world of magical realism and rich flavors as Tita struggles between the destiny imposed on her by her family and her fight for love. Along the way, the audience will witness her greatest refuge: the kitchen. For Tita, her magical connection to cooking becomes an active resistance against oppression, allowing her to channel her deepest desires and passions into her recipes, transforming those who taste them.
Cast: Irene Azuela, Azul Guaita, Ana Valeria Becerril, Andrea Chaparro, Andrés Baida, Ángeles Cruz, Mauricio García Lozano, Ari Brickman, and Louis David Horné.
Credits: Executive produced by Salma Hayek Pinault, José Tamez, and Siobhan Flynn for Ventanarosa Productions; Sharon Levy, Lisa Fahrenholt and Flavio Morales for Endemol Shine North America; Alejandro Rincón, Clara Machado, Jerry Rodríguez, also showrunner of the series, and Manuel Vargas, who oversees physical production, for Endemol Shine Boomdog; and Mariano Cesar, Mônica Alburquerque and Anouk Aarón for Warner Bros. Discovery. Francisco Javier Royo Fernández, known as ‘Curro Royo’, also serves as executive producer and head writer. He is joined by the series’ scriptwriters María Jaén, and Jimena Gallardo. Directed by Mexican filmmakers Julián de Tavira and Analorena Perezríos.
Debuts November 14
CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID
CNN Films
Logline: From masterminding Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential win to his insurgent role in the 2024 race, Democratic strategist James Carville has been one of the most influential forces in modern political history. The “Ragin’ Cajun” looks back at his unlikely career and 30-year marriage to Republican consultant Mary Matalin. Featuring interviews with Bill Clinton, George Stephanopoulos and more.
Credits: CNN Films presents CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID. Produced and directed by Matt Tyrnauer; produced by Susan McCue, Ryan Rothmaier, Graham High, and Corey Reeser.
Debuts November 17
DUNE: PROPHECY
HBO Original Drama Series
6 Episodes
Rollout: Episodes debut weekly
Logline: From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, DUNE: PROPHECY follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. DUNE: PROPHECY is inspired by the novel SISTERHOOD OF DUNE, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.
Cast: Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Camilla Beeput, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha.
Credits: Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer. Diane Ademu-John co-developed the series and serves as executive producer. Anna Foerster executive produced and directed multiple episodes including the first. Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, and Jon Spaihts executive produce with New York Times bestselling author Brian Herbert, along with Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert as executive producers for the Frank Herbert estate. New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson serves as co-producer. The series is co-produced by HBO and LegendarTelevision with Legendary also producing the film franchise that has released two installments to critical acclaim, the first of which garnered six Academy Awards®.
*Alongside the series, Max will introduce a companion podcast that will offer insights from the creators, creatives, and cast, allowing fans to dive deeper into universe of Dune. Each podcast episode will become available following the debut of new episodes of the series.
Debuts November 13
CALL ME TED
Documentary Series
Logline: A six-part documentary on the extraordinary life of Ted Turner.
Credits: Written and directed by Keith Clarke; produced by Joni Levin; executive produced by John C. Malone, Brian L. Roberts, Charles F. Dolan, and S. Taylor Glover.
Debuts November 19
NIGHT IS NOT ETERNAL
HBO Original Documentary
Logline: NIGHT IS NOT ETERNAL is a deeply personal exploration of political activism through the eyes of Chinese American filmmaker Nanfu Wang. For over seven years, Nanfu follows Rosa Maria Paya, a young Cuban activist and daughter of five-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Oswaldo Paya, in her fight for democratic change in Cuba. Driven by her own experiences in China, Nanfu is drawn to Rosa’s story and the parallels between their homelands. With intimate access, Nanfu follows Rosa’s journey from the streets of Havana to rallies and conferences worldwide, capturing her transformation from a grassroots activist to an international public figure and documenting the challenges faced by activists resisting authoritarian regimes.
Credits: HBO Documentary Films presents NIGHT IS NOT ETERNAL. Produced and Directed by Nanfu Wang; Producer, Lori Cheatle.
Debuts November 20
SURVEILLED
HBO Original Documentary
Logline: SURVEILLED tracks The New Yorker journalist Ronan Farrow as he investigates the growing business of commercial spyware, following the story from New York City to Tel Aviv, Israel, a thriving center of espionage cybertechnology. Once a target of covert surveillance himself, Farrow explores the multibillion-dollar industry, addressing the twofold uses and implications of phone hacking – the ability to monitor criminal activity and the attendant threats to civil liberties.
Credits: HBO Documentary Films presents SURVEILLED. Produced and directed by Matthew O’Neill and Perri Peltz; produced by Ronan Farrow, Beth Morrissey and Unjin Lee; edited by David Meneses; original music by Mac Quayle; written by Ronan Farrow, Matthew O’Neill, and Perri Peltz.
Debuts November 21
THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS S3
Max Original Comedy Series
10 Episodes
Rollout: Episodes debut weekly at 9:00pm ET
Logline: Created by Emmy®-nominated writer and producer Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, the series follows a group of college students at New England’s prestigious Essex College.
Cast: Series regulars are Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Alyah Chanelle Scott, Christopher Meyer, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Renika Williams, Gracie Lawrence, and Mia Rodgers.
Credits: created by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble. Executive produced by Mindy Kaling, showrunner Justin Noble, and Howard Klein, the series is produced by Kaling International and 3 Arts Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television.
Debuts November 25
GET MILLIE BLACK
HBO Original Limited Series
5 Episodes
Rollout: Episodes debut weekly
Logline: Ex-Scotland Yard detective Millie-Jean Black returns to Kingston to work missing persons cases, soon finding herself on a quest to save a sibling who won’t be saved, to find a child who can’t be found, to solve a case that will blow her world apart and prove almost as tough to crack as Millie Black.
Cast: Tamara Lawrance, Joe Dempsie, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, and Chyna McQueen.
Credits: Produced for HBO and Channel 4 by Motive Pictures; creator/executive producer, Marlon James; executive producer, Jami O’Brien; executive producer, Simon Maxwell (CEO Motive Pictures); executive producer, Leopoldo Gout; lead director/co-executive producer, Tanya Hamilton; director (two episodes), Annetta Laufer; director (one episode) Jean Luc Herbulot; writer/co-executive producer (one episode), Joshua St. Johnston; writer, Theresa Ikoko; writer, Lydia Adetunji; and story producer, Pia Furtado (Motive Pictures).
Debuts November 28
SWEETHEARTS
Max Original Film
Logline: Two college freshmen make a pact to break up with their high school sweethearts over Thanksgiving break, leading them on a chaotic night out in their hometown that puts their codependent friendship to the test.
Cast: Kiernan Shipka, Nico Hiraga, Caleb Hearon, Tramell Tillman, Ava Demary, Charlie Hall, Joel Kim Booster, and Christine Taylor.
Credits: From New Line Cinema, Picturestart, and Dollface creator Jordan Weiss. Jordan Weiss makes her directorial debut and co-wrote the script with Dan Brier. The film is produced by Picturestart’s Erik Feig and Jessica Switch. Executive producers include Picturestart’s Julia Hammer, Samie Kim Falvey, and Shayne Fiske Goldner; as well as Jordan Weiss and Dan Brier.
Debuts November 28
SECOND CHANCE STAGE
Max Original Series by Magnolia Network
Logline: Second Chance Stage is a new kind of talent competition that offers contestants who have pushed their dreams aside for years, even decades, a second chance at their big break.
Cast: Hosted by Emmanuel Acho; judges include Taye Diggs, Heidi Gardner, Martina McBride
Debuts November 29
MUSIC BOX: YACHT ROCK: A DOCKUMENTARY
HBO Original Documentary
Logline: MUSIC BOX: YACHT ROCK: A DOCKUMENTARY chronicles the emergence and popularity of the West Coast, soft rock pop culture epitomized by musical artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto. Retroactively dubbed “Yacht Rock” in 2005 by a parody website series, the easy listening, relaxing sounds of the late 1970s and early 1980s, which were beloved by many, came to be gently mocked and even dismissed by rock lovers and critics, but have since reclaimed their legitimate place in music history and are celebrated in this groove-infused film from the Music Box anthology series.
Credits: HBO Documentary Films presents MUSIC BOX: YACHT ROCK: A DOCKUMENTARY, a Ringer Films production in association with Margot Station. Produced and directed by Garret Price; produced by Adam Gibbs and Madison Cross; executive produced by Jody Gerson, Marc Cimino, and Bill Simmons; co-executive produced by Geoff Chow and Sean Fennessey.
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