Did Comcast lose Cinemax?

Asked by: Nicole Graham

Late last week, Comcast revealed that Cinemax is being swapped out in some of its channel packages, and being replaced by Hitz, a new video on-demandvideo on-demandVideo on demand (VOD) is a media distribution system that allows users to access videos without a traditional video playback device and the constraints of a typical static broadcasting schedule. In the 20th century, broadcasting in the form of over-the-air programming was the most common form of media distribution.

Is Cinemax available on Xfinity?

On Xfinity TV, any subscriber can watch Cinemax on demand for free on Flex, X1, and Xfinity Stream.

What happened to Cinemax?

In January 2020, WarnerMedia executives acknowledged that in light of the company’s pending launch of the HBO Max streaming service with its own original programming lineup, Cinemax would no longer be commissioning original programming.

Is Cinemax free on Comcast?

From January 17th – 20th Xfinity TV and Internet customers can watch HBO and Cinemax on demand for free on X1, Flex, and Xfinity Stream. Learn more and tune in to hit series like The Outsider, Game of Thrones, His Dark Materials, and more!

Is Cinemax dissolved?

Unfortunately, Cinemax has recently been dissolved unexpectedly. This has meant that not only is the starting date and program location of season 2 up in the air, but that season 3 (and any others following that) is now unlikely to be made unless another broadcasting channel picks it up.

Where can I watch Cinemax?

Stream Cinemax Series from the Official App or Website
If you’re on the go just go download the Max Go app for Android or iPhone. Same situation here where you’ll need a cable subscription from Comcast, Verizon or some other company you more than likely despise.

Why is Cinemax not on HBO Max?

It’s a shame, then, that the premium cable network—which is owned by WarnerMedia and has been operating under the same roof as HBO since 1980—was essentially dismantled to make room for HBO Max. And it’s especially unfortunate because some of Cinemax’s shows still aren’t available to stream on the platform.

Where is the Cinemax app?

But where is the app, you ask? It’s gone. As of May 1, 2020, the Max Go is no longer available on iOS and Android devices. There is no indication as to why Cinemax decided to eliminate the app, but parent AT&T is emphasizing its sister channel, HBO, these days so that could be a factor.

How much is a Cinemax subscription?

$9.99 per month

The HBO package costs $14.99 per month for unlimited streaming access, the same cost of an HBO Now subscription, while the Cinemax package costs $9.99 per month.

Why is HBO Max called HBO Max?

Stankey and former WarnerMedia chairman Bob Greenblatt chose to call the streaming service HBO Max to showcase HBO’s programming and pristine brand while conveying that the service had “so much more” than just the premium network’s content.

Is HBO Max free with Amazon Prime?

Now that HBO Max isn’t available as an add-on with Prime Video, Prime subscribers looking to hang on to HBO Max will have to sign up with HBO directly or bundle HBO with another streaming service like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV. Adding HBO Max to Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV will cost an extra $14.99 per month.

Will HBO Max go away?

HBO reportedly leaving Amazon Prime in 2021 to make way for HBO Max. Don’t worry, HBO Max just arrived on Amazon Fire TV and will stick around. The streaming wars are about to get messier for HBO subscribers.