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Beyond Gomorrah: HBO Max Launches in Europe with Bellocchio’s Riveting ‘Portobello’

1 month ago04 mins

Introduction A new streaming contender has officially arrived on the European stage. HBO Max launched today across Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Benelux nations, not just with its famed U.S. library but with a powerful local statement. Its opening salvo is a gripping limited series from Italian maestro Marco Bellocchio, delving into a notorious…

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Beyond Gomorrah: HBO Max Bets Big on Italian Auteur Bellocchio for European Streaming Debut

1 month ago04 mins

Introduction A new front in the streaming wars has opened across Europe. As HBO Max officially launches in Italy, Germany, and several key territories, it is not with a blockbuster superhero saga, but with a searing Italian true-crime story. The platform’s inaugural Italian original, Marco Bellocchio’s ‘Portobello,’ signals a bold strategy to win audiences with…