August Releases on HBO: 8 Productions You Can't Miss!

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August has already started! Come discover with us 8 August releases on HBO Max for you to mark on your calendar and not miss anything!

It's a new month in the area! And do you know what that means? It's time to stay up to date with all the news from our favorite streaming platforms!

There are films, series, animation... If it depends on HBO Max, there will be no shortage of options for those who want to discover something to watch!

8 August releases on HBO Max that you can't miss!

As has become a tradition here at Trechos da Vida, at the beginning of the month there is always special content with the latest news from each platform! And this month would be no different!

Check out 8 August releases on HBO Max to keep an eye on!

House of the Dragon, one of the most anticipated releases of the year, is also one of HBO's August releases

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Probably the most anticipated release by the public is the series based on the book Fire & Blood by George RR Martin. Familiar name, right?

He is responsible for the book series that gave its name to the beloved series “Game of Thrones” and the series is a spin-off focused on the conquest of the lands in Westeros. 

The series takes place more than two hundred years before the story of John Snow and Daenerys Targaryen, we follow the war between the brothers Aeron II and Rhaenyra who want to take the throne after the tragic death of their father Viserys I and will do whatever it takes to achieve it.

Travelers: Lost in Time

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This long-awaited film, whose trailer was released just under two weeks ago, tells the story of Léo, a creative and intelligent boy who decides to create a time machine.
The reason? He believes he is stuck in the past and wants to go find his father and his best friend in another time.

On this adventure-filled trip, Léo meets a new neighbor and friend: Bobby, a boy who shares many of his father's isms, leading Léo to believe that his plan worked and he found his father who was also trapped in the past. 

Sweet Life: Los Angeles, a reality show among August releases on HBO

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Here's one for the reality TV lovers. Sweet Life: Los Angeles follows a group of friends from the South partying in Los Angeles. 

They all have a few things in common: they are all full of ambition, they are black, they are young and they will overcome any obstacle to make their dreams come true.

The series is produced by the talented Issa Rae, who also produced and starred in “Insecure”, a successful streaming series. 

The first three episodes of the series will be made available at once.

The rest will be released weekly, ending in a meeting that will take place on September 9th.

Classless Teacher

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One of the last works of the talented Cameron Diaz before retirement, Bad Teacher tells the story of Elizabeth who works as a teacher, but hates the profession and is counting the days to leave that life behind.

When the blonde is about to leave that part of her life behind, her boyfriend breaks up with her, claiming that she spends too much and has no control. 

Elizabeth is then forced to return to the classroom, but without any desire or prospect of improvement. Our dear teacher's goal is to find the man of her dreams: someone who will support her lifestyle.

Golden Girl

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A classic arriving on HBO Max this month is the film “Million Dollar Baby”, winner of 4 Oscars and acclaimed worldwide.

The film tells the story of Frankie Dunn, who is a boxing trainer who has trained great boxers, but is a little discouraged by this life, especially after his daughter is taken away. 

But everything changes when Frankie meets Maggie, played brilliantly by Hilary Swank, a determined young woman with a unique gift for the ring.

Maggie wants Frankie to be her trainer, but the veteran doesn't accept training women and is aiming for retirement.

Even after the refusal, Maggie does not give up and goes to train alone every day until she catches the attention of Frankie who notices that she is much more than just an ordinary girl and agrees to train her.

Selena + Chef 

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We all know that Selena Gomez is everyone's favorite for her talents on TV and in music, right?

But did you know that Selena has a reality show where she teaches recipes? The eternal Alex Russo is a quadruple threat.

In the reality show hosted by Selena, in each episode we see Gomez in her own home teaching a different recipe, in addition to bringing in the participation of several professionals in the area to give tips to enrich our recipes and help us with everyday disasters in the kitchen.

The reality show began during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, where the idea was to show the star comfortable in her own home teaching recipes for the public to make at home too.

It turns out that the idea was so successful that the fourth season of the reality show premieres this month.

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The drama, which returns with a new season, tells the story of a group of young people who have just graduated and are competing for a limited number of job openings.

And this is a job at one of the largest and most prestigious investment banks in London. 

Everything seems fine until they get further into this world shaped by ego, lies, drugs and sex and all the barriers between friend, lover, coworker and enemy disappear.

Fight for Faith: The Story of Father Stu 

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Exclusive film coming to streaming, the feature film is based on a true story and tells the story of Stuart Long.

He saw his boxing career end after suffering an injury and moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.

While working as a waiter in a diner, he meets Carmen, a Catholic teacher who immediately catches his attention and he becomes determined to win over the young woman.

Stu then starts attending church because of Carmen, but soon takes a liking to it and begins to wonder if he could use his second chance, after surviving an accident, to help other people and then comes to the conclusion of becoming a priest.

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