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HBO delivers a month of new series, films and specials in the Caribbean throughout July

7DaysInHell-720x1066‘Game of Thrones’ star Kit Harington and comedian Andy Samberg star in the HBO special presentation ‘7 Days in Hell’

Katie Holmes joins the cast of season three of ‘Ray Donovan’

All content can be found on HBO GO and HBO On Demand after the on-screen premiere

Miami, FL – July 2, 2015 – July promises to be one of the most exciting months on television with exclusive content debuting on HBO. This month’s premieres include original series and mini-series, blockbuster premieres every Saturday, and a new original special presentation. All new titles will be available on HBO GO and HBO On Demand, with participating providers in the Caribbean, following the on-screen premiere.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

7 Days in Hell, starring Game of Thrones’ own Kit Harington and Saturday Night Live veteran Andy Samberg, debuts on Saturday, July 11th at 23:00 hrs. AST*, simultaneously with the United States. The mockumentary portrays two of the biggest tennis stars of their day and sworn archrivals meeting for the longest and greatest tennis match of all time: a seven-day, five-set marathon that took literally everything out of them.

SERIES PREMIERE

katie-holmes-mercedes-benz-fashion-week-berlin-autumn-winter_4544897Katie Holmes joins the cast of Ray Donovan as it enters its third season, premiering Monday, July 13 at 21:00 hrs. AST, one day following its US premiere. Starring two-time Golden Globe nominee Liev Schreiber, the new season begins with Ray parting ways with his business partners after the death of Kate McPherson (Vinessa Shaw) and the estrangement from his own family after Abby (Paula Malcomson)’s affair.

Things get more complicated when billionaire producer Andrew Finney (Ian McShane) hires Ray to manage his dysfunctional children: the black sheep of the family, Casey (Guy Burnet), and the fierce businesswoman Paige (Katie Holmes). The series also stars Golden Globe winner Jon Voight as Mickey, Ray’s troublemaking father.

SPECIAL RELEASES

Based on the bestselling novel from the author that brought the Harry Potter books to the world, J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy, directed by Jonny Campbell, debuts as a mini-series on Monday, July 6 at 23:00 hrs. The three-part adult drama explores a seemingly idyllic English town that is, in fact, in the throes of upheaval in the wake of a pivotal town-council vacancy.

The Pagford Parish Council prepares for a vote on what will become of Sweetlove House, an institution serving the poorer residents. Chairman Howard Mollison and his wife Shirley want to turn it into a tourist-destination spa, while council member Barry defends its current mission. When Barry’s sudden death leaves a “casual vacancy” on the council, the race to fill his seat, and determine the fate of Sweetlove, stirs up drama among residents.

MOVIE PREMIERES

Directed by Peter Berg, Lone Survivor (Saturday, July 4th at 21:00 hrs.) is based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Marcus Luttrell. The film takes place in Afghanistan during the United States Navy SEALs counter-insurgent mission Operation Red Wings, where the men eventually find themselves hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned.

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore reunite in Blended (Saturday, July 11th at 21:00 hrs.), a romantic adventure comedy starring Hollywood’s favorite dynamic duo, directed by Frank Coraci. After a failed blind date, Jim (Adam Sandler) and Lauren (Drew Barrymore) unexpectedly landed in the same family resort, surrounded by their children, while their initial despise turns into attraction.

Directed by Sam Miller, No Good Deed (Saturday, July 18th at 21:00 hrs.) tells the story of an escaped convict who fooled an unsuspecting woman into letting him into her home, now terrorizing her and her two children. The film stars Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson and Leslie Bibb.

In the sci-fi Lucy (Saturday, July 25th at 21:00 hrs.), directed by Luc Besson, Lucy (Scarlett Johansson) acquires enhanced physical and mental capabilities after being tricked by her boyfriend into becoming a drug mule. Eventually killing her captors, she now seeks the help of a neurologist (Morgan Freeman) before her powers overtake her.
*Atlantic Standard Time. For more information and the program schedule by country, contact your local operator or visit www.hbomax.tv.

About HBO Latin America
HBO Latin America is the premium television network leader that, in addition to being recognized for the quality and diversity of its original programming, films and documentaries, also provides services with the highest technology in SD and HD formats in more than 24 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean through its channels HBO, HBO2, HBO Signature, HBO Plus, HBO Family, HBO Caribbean, HBO On Demand, HBO GO, MAX, MAX Prime, MAX UP, MAX Caribbean, Cinemax and Cinemax GO.

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