HBO
New York, New York, United States · Founded 1972
1001-5000 employees
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Home Box Office (HBO) is the premium cable TV brand under Warner Bros. Discovery. Launched 1972. Notable shows: Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, Succession, The Last of Us. Distinct from HBO Max streaming (the streaming service brand).
Where they sit
Stack tier: Ecosystem Services (A)
Connected TV Platform
Dominant premium cable and streaming content brand, widely regarded as the gold standard for prestige original programming in the United States and globally.
Ownership
Parent: Warner Bros. Discovery