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Painter Beverly McIver was enjoying a skyrocketing career when she promised her mother, Ethel, that she would take care of her mentally disabled sister, Renee. Years later, following Ethel’s death, that promise came due. Filmed over the course of six years, the compelling HBO2 documentary RAISING RENEE chronicles Beverly McIver’s efforts to make good on her promise when it debuts Wednesday, February 22 (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO2. A testament to the power of family bonds, this thought-provoking film is produced and directed by Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordan (the Oscar-nominated “Troublesome Creek: A Midwestern”). RAISING RENEE debuts Wednesday, February 22, at 8:00 pm on HBO2.

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In LIFEʼS TOO SHORT, actor Warwick Davis is struggling to jumpstart his fading career and maintain his status as Britainʼs “go-to” little person. He runs a talent agency for fellow showbiz little people called “Dwarves for Hire,” though he often takes the best roles for himself, and serves as vice chairman of a society for small people, though heʼd rather be chairman. Davis also seeks advice from his old pals Gervais and Merchant (playing versions of themselves) in hopes that their A-list celebrity connections will aid his career.  Each episode features cameos by top stars, including Johnny Depp, Liam Neeson, Sting, Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Carell and Kat Deeley.

LIFE’S TOO SHORT is a faux documentary starring Warwick Davis (“Willow,” the “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars” films) as a fictionalized version of himself: a little person whoʼs down on his luck, desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight. LIFE’S TOO SHORT, from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, will be premiering Sunday, February 19th at 10:30 p.m. on HBO following the third-season debut of EASTBOUND & DOWN.

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The award-winning HBO documentary series “Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills” (1996) and “Paradise Lost 2: Revelations” (2000) spawned a
worldwide movement to free the West Memphis 3 for wrongful murder convictions. This film tells the entire story, from the arrests in 1993 to the growing movement, through the entire appeals process and the uncovering of new evidence, concluding with their release. Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory premieres on HBO tonight, January 12, at 9:00 p.m.

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Danny McBride stars as Kenny Powers, whose career in the major leagues goes south, forcing him to return to North Carolina to work as a gym teacher. Eastbound & Down is produced by Funny or Die creators Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. The third season of Eastbound & Down premieres on HBO Sunday, February 19th at 10:00 p.m.

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The new HBO film Game Change follows John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign, from his selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate, to their ultimate defeat in the general election. The film stars Ed Harris as John McCain and Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin. Coming in March, 2012.

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From acclaimed director Michael Mann and “Deadwood” creator David Milch, the nine-episode season of LUCK, starring Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman and Oscar nominee Nick Nolte, launches on HBO on January 29 at 9pm.  Luck is a behind-the-track look at the world of horse racing and gambling’s denizens – owners, trainers, jockeys and gamblers.  The pilot is directed by Mann and written by Milch, both of whom also serve as executive producers for the series.  It was filmed at Santa Anita Park and other Los Angeles locations.

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Tim is a normal, twentysomething New Yorker trying to get ahead at work while keeping his girlfriend Amy happy and living a “normal” life. However, in Tim’s world, his often peculiar choices leave him in outlandish, surprising situations. THE LIFE & TIMES OF TIM returns for its ten-episode third season FRIDAY, DEC. 16 (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT). This animated comedy series about an average guy whose actions repeatedly lead him down the wrong path was created by Steve Dildarian, who executive produces, writes for the show and provides the voice of Tim. Each half-hour episode of THE LIFE & TIMES OF TIM consists of two segments that find Tim in a new unenviable dilemma.

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On January 1st, HBO will premiere Angry Boys, a new comedy series from Chris Lilley, creator and star of the acclaimed hit “Summer Heights High,” which debuted on HBO in 2008. Shot in mock documentary style, the show explores the lives, dreams and aspirations of males in present-day society, spotlighting six characters, all portrayed by Lilley, from a pair of 17-year-old twin boys in Australia to a 24-year-old Los Angeles-based rapper.

The series has already received widespread praise in Australia, with the Guardian calling ANGRY BOYS “beautifully observed, extraordinarily executed” and describing Lilley as “jaw-dropping.”  The Sydney Morning Herald acclaimed the show as “bold, aggressive, unafraid to trample on some very shaky ground.”

Check out Angry Boys Facebook page to play games, watch videos and download exclusives from the HBO show.  
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2011
HBO 9:00-10:00 p.m.
 
 
 
 
 
 

With Nucky’s trial looming, Jimmy looks to make amends. After weighing an offer from Esther Randolph, Margaret makes a decision that will change the course of her future – and Nucky’s.

Catch previews of the Boardwalk Empire’s season finale below.

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