Final Shots: HBO Is Now Available On PlayStation Vue

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Westworld

As planned, HBO and Cinemax are now available on PlayStation Vue for a monthly subscription fee of $15 each, or as part of the platform’s new Ultra bundle. The launch comes just in time for this weekend’s premiere of HBO’s highly-anticipated new sci-fi thriller series, Westworld.

According to The Verge, Vue is now the very first platform to offer live programming from the two platforms as a standalone service. The enticing new bundle, however, includes Vue’s entire repertoire for either $64.99 or $74.99 depending on location. With the launch of Vue’s new subscription options, PS3 and PS4 have also added the HBO Now app. HBO’s Westworld, which centers around an artificial futuristic Western-style theme park, premieres this Sunday, October 2nd, at 9:00pm.

In other news…

Do you live in the Greater New York City Area and are also interested in scoring a role in Spike Lee’s forthcoming Netflix original series, She’s Gotta Have It? Well, you may just be in luck. The Brooklyn-based director is hosting an open casting call in his home borough for the 10-episode TV reboot of his 1986 indie film debut. [Patch]

Amazon has acquired a brand new dramedy titled The Problem with Mel Purview from veteran showrunners Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters. Based on a concept developed by co-executive producer Nick Towne, the Prime Video original series centers around the kidnapping of Mel Purview, a father forced to lead a double life at the hands of his captors. [Deadline]

Warcraft director Duncan Jones’ next feature film, Mute, has reportedly been acquired by Netflix for SVOD distribution following its theatrical premiere. Lead actor Alexander Skarsgård, who portrays a mute bartender on the hunt for his missing partner in the film, revealed the news to the Empire Podcast this week. [The Verge]

Netflix has released a trailer for Russell Peters: Almost Famous; a brand new stand-up comedy special from the one-of-a-kind comedian. Recorded in Toronto, the one-hour original feature (which premieres Friday, October 7th) tackles everything from bathroom visits to building furniture: