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HBO & Cinemax Free Preview for Comcast

Free Preview Begins: June 12, 2009 (Friday)
Free Preview Ends:
June 15, 2009 (Monday)

Apparently Comcast is trying to make amends for canceling the last free preview they widely publicized by offering Comcast customers free HBO & Cinemax from June 12 to June 15. As always with cable companies, it may vary locally on if your Comcast affiliate offers this free preview. Let’s hope we have better results with this one than the last!

Thanks so much to the reader who sent this in to me!  Do you know about an upcoming free preview? Let me know about it!

Channel Lineup:

Check with your provider for the local channel lineup.

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30 Comments

  1. is this free preview for directv?

  2. Nope, this one is for Comcast. Although since we know Charter is having one as well during this time, we may see some other providers following suit.

  3. […] FreePreview reports that Comcast subscribers are in luck, although the cable service is not available in Orange […]

  4. Is there a time that this starts? My insomnia has kicked in and at 12:30am on the 12th it hadn’t started yet … I deleted the message on my cable box so I don’t know if that included a start time.

  5. 8:00am and the oreview hasn’t started.

  6. 8:22am for me nothing yet

  7. Richmond IN started at 7:51AM EDT.

    On Demand (for HBO and MAX) is also available.

  8. It is 10:45am,nothing yet.

  9. Just called Comcast. Those who haven’t received it yet won’t be catching the free preview.

    The official company line is that call centers in certain U.S. markets are fielding high call volumes from subscribers related to the digital transition. They don’t “have the manpower” to flip a switch to unlock HBO and Cinemax.

    Utter nonsense. More broken promises from Comcast.

  10. It’s 11:48 AM EST in Boston, MA. Still no preview yet.
    Anyone know if these free preview are available on HD as well?

  11. I just called Comcast from Bucks County, PA. They said the free HBO and Cinemax preview has been cancelled by HBO due to today being DTV transition day. Seriously? Did they not know this was happening?

    They said it may be rescheduled, but no new dates have been provided yet. Was really looking forward to plowing through In Treatment On Demand this weekend. This is made of suck.

  12. 11:50 in MN and nothing..
    I dont have digital cable, only a HDtv, so I dont know if I’ll even get the free preview..
    Rescanned like 3 times now already..
    But I do have HDNet, which I never had before..
    So I dont know whats going on..

  13. Noon in McHenry, IL and nothing here.

  14. nothing in Atlanta, GA with comcast

  15. Disgruntled: That does seem a bit silly. If anyone finds out when the reschedule is be sure to let me know so I can keep everyone else in the loop.

  16. well im going to cancel my monthly payment or postponed it till next month to see what happen

  17. called up comcast…they say they are not aware of any such promo…comcast sucks….no wonder they rank the lowest in customer service!!

  18. geez, i am starting to think its not going to happen.. although i could have sworn i saw a commercial on tv for the free preview.
    You would think comcast would just post details about it on their website, but i couldn’t find anything..

  19. Bret, you probably DID see a commercial on TV for it. It’s starting to look more certain that they (HBO? Comcast?) has backed out.

    I hope I’m wrong!

  20. http://www.nujournal.com/page/content.detail/id/507507.html?nav=5009

    there’s some info… apparently you have to have digital cable, not just a HDtv, to get the preview.. Or so according to that article..

    Why you would need a stupid cable box to get the preview, even if you had a capable tv is just stupid..

  21. I have a digital box,still no free preview 4:45 pm.

  22. Have a box and no preview. I think it is unnecessarily limited to certain markets. I don’t buy the bullshit regarding call volumes or digital transition. I also don’t believe it was limited by HBO.

  23. I just did the live chat with Comcast about this and they gave me a complimentary weekend of Starz in lieu of this.

    The man on the other end had no idea what I was talking about when I referenced the HBO & Cinemax free preview weekend, even though I referenced this site and all of the commercials I had seen for it.

  24. What free preview?
    Good ole comcast if their lips are moving they are lieing. So much for the free preview

  25. I called and they told me that it had been canceled but they hadn’t been given a reason. When I mentioned that it was funny that my neighbor who has Verizon FIOS had it she put me on hold. When she came back I was given free HBO and Cinemax for 3 months for “the inconvenience”. Nice.

  26. I’m in South Jersey and its not working for me either. I just did the Live chat with a Comcast Rep. and she said this preview was cancelled. Oh well.

  27. Let me pull up your account.

    David_(Sat Jun 13 2009 10:56:00 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    ok

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 13:57:13 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    Please check on HBO channels:

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 13:57:14 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    549 HBO HD*
    550 HBO East
    551 HBO West
    553 HBO2
    555 HBO Signature
    557 HBO Family
    558 HBO Latino+

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 13:57:22 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    561 Cinemax West
    562 Cinemax East
    563 Cinemax HD*

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    David_(Sat Jun 13 2009 10:58:52 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    “subscription service HBO east” for ordering info, press info on 550

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    David_(Sat Jun 13 2009 10:59:02 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    David_(Sat Jun 13 2009 10:58:52 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    “subscription service HBO east” for ordering info, press info on 550

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 13:59:42 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    Let me double check on that.

    David_(Sat Jun 13 2009 10:59:37 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    checked them all and no luck, thanks

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:04:49 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    David, please make sure that you are using your HD/DVR box when checking this channels.

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    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:05:11 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    Please note that cable cards will not enable you to see the free preview.

    David_(Sat Jun 13 2009 11:05:44 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    i am using the HD/DVR box that is all I hae

    David_(Sat Jun 13 2009 11:05:45 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    have

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:06:40 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    alright.

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:06:42 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    I apologize for the delay it will take me a few more moments to complete this process, do you mind continuing to hold?

    David_(Sat Jun 13 2009 11:06:52 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    no problem! thanks for your help

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    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:07:25 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    You’re welcome!

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    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:08:18 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    Please note that you follow the schedule of viewing.

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:08:20 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    FRI: 6/12
    SAT: 6/13
    SUN: 6/14
    MON: 6/15

    7:45pm: HBO Theatrical – Speed Racer

    10pm: Real Time with Bill Maher

    ————————

    8pm: MAX Theatrical – Tropic Thunder

    10pm: MAX Theatrical – The Incredible Hulk

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    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:10:07 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    FRI: 6/12
    HBO
    7:45pm: HBO Theatrical – Speed Racer
    10pm: Real Time with Bill Maher
    ————————————————————- CINEMAX
    8pm: MAX Theatrical – Tropic Thunder
    10pm: MAX Theatrical – The Incredible Hulk

    David_(Sat Jun 13 2009 11:10:01 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    ok

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:10:46 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    For Saturday: 6/13

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:10:56 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    HBO

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:11:04 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    8pm: HBO Theatrical -The Dark Knight
    10:35pm: World Championship Boxing

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:11:11 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    CINEMAX

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:11:26 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    8:45pm: MAX Theatrical – What Happens in Vegas
    10:30pm: MAX Theatrical – Hellboy II: Golden Army

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:11:45 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    SUN: 6/14

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:12:09 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    6:15pm: HBO Theatrical – The Dark Knight
    9pm: True Blood Season 2, Episode 01
    10:00pm: HBO Theatrical – Jumper

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:12:17 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    MON: 6/15

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:12:45 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    before that, CINEMAX on 6/14

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:13:02 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    8:00 MAX Theatrical -Hellboy II: The Golden Army
    10pm: MAX Theatrical – Sex And The City: The Movie

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:13:24 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    MON: 6/15
    7pm: Back Nine at Cherry Hills
    8pm: Real Time with Bill Maher
    9pm: Joe Buck Live (Title TBD) – Series Premiere

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:13:39 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    CINEMAX:

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:13:48 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    8:15pm: MAX Theatrical – Young Guns
    10pm: MAX Theatrical – Hellboy II: The Golden Army

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:13:58 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    That’s the schedule of previews.

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:13:59 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    Is there anything else that I can help you with today?

    David_(Sat Jun 13 2009 11:14:36 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    sorry i was confused, so only certian moves at certian times I will be able to see?

    Jonel (Sat Jun 13 2009 14:16:40 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    Yes.

    David_(Sat Jun 13 2009 11:16:07 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

    ok thank you

  28. Free preview is working fine. I have a cable box and I tune it into channels in the 560 region and both HBO and Max channels are active. [I am on comcast in suburb of sacramento, ca]

  29. I went on the chat line with Comcast here in McHenry, Illinois. This is what she told me:
    After checking beyond the resources that we have, I found that the Comcast digital customers in the Twin Cities, Independence and Manitowoc will have access to HBO and Cinemax Channel, Ron.
    She said we did not have access here in McHenry.

  30. Free Preview ended at 7:25AM 6/15 in Richmond IN.

    From reading the comments here, it sounds like I was lucky. No calls needed. Not limited to specific movies. On Demand also available. I recorded 22 movies during the weekend.

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