On May 23 2023, a post on Reddit to r/movies claimed that when HBO Max rebranded as “Max,” the platform stopped crediting writer and directors: The new "Max" streaming service doesn’t credit the director and wri
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Snopes→ Scholar: HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ Was Inspired by a Real Medieval Dynastic Struggle Over a Female Ruler
During a two-decade period of English history known as the Anarchy, a woman sought to make the then-unprecedented move of ascending to the English throne, writes this historian.
Snopes→ ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Was Not Canceled by HBO
A misleading tweet about the HBO TV show "Euphoria" started a mess that eventually spread to Facebook, TikTok, and beyond.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Dave Chappelle Say ‘If You Stopped Listening to Michael Jackson … I Have Some Bad News About the Catholic Church’?
The March 2019 wide release of documentary Leaving Neverland prompted a flurry of social media activity, among the posts was a meme purportedly quoting comedian Dave Chappelle about reaction to the documentary, Michael Jackson, and the Catholic Church
Snopes→ Smile, Pardner: ‘Deadwood’ Movie Gets HBO Greenlight
HBO says it's greenlighted a long-discussed movie based on the Western drama that ended a dozen years ago.
Snopes→ A Comic-Con Without Marvel, HBO Gives Others a Chance to Pop
What started as a 300-person event in 1970 has evolved into a massive operation with events year-round.
Snopes→ Hackers Demand Millions of Dollars in Ransom for Stolen HBO Data and Videos
The group is threatening to release forthcoming episodes of HBO shows unless the network pays millions of dollars within three days.
Snopes→ #NoConfederate Campaign Against HBO Slave Drama Takes Off
The series 'Confederate' will take place in an alternate timeline where southern states successfully seceded and in which legalized slavery continues.
Snopes→ Bill Maher’s Use of Racial Slur on HBO Show Draws Criticism
The "Real Time with Bill Maher" host was describing himself during a television segment.