Hbo.com is the website of Home Box Office, Inc, a company launched in 1972 that provides 24 hours of programming on its own cable television channel, HBO. Home Box office, Inc is a division of Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P, a large media and entertainment company.

The homepage features a brief programming schedule and a list of programs airing on the channel. The homepage also features a list of other HBO channels and an ‘Inside HBO’ section that provides program information and links to sweepstakes and the online store.

The ‘Series’ section displays a list of original series and programs, and a brief description of each one. Clicking a series link directs the visitor to a program page that contains video previews, interviews, and show information.

The ‘Movies’ section displays a list of movies airing on the channel, along with ratings and show times. The ‘Sports’ section displays links to sports program pages, videos, podcasts, and the online store. The ‘Documentaries’ section displays a list of documentaries airing on the channel, as well as a featured documentary and a list of upcoming documentaries. There is also a weekly program guide and links to podcasts and the online store. Visitors can click on a title to view a detailed documentary page with video previews, filmmaker interviews, and a ‘Get Involved’ section that lets viewers learn more about the issues raised in the documentary.

The ‘HBO Films’ section features films produced by HBO, as well as celebrity interviews and a weekly schedule. The ‘Schedule’ section displays a complete programming schedule that can be searched by keyword, channel, and time. Visitors can also browse programming by clicking a day or month on the calendar and they can download a monthly schedule guide. The ‘On Demand’ section directs the visitor to hboondemand.com, a programming guide for customers who are subscribed to the on demand service. The ‘Shop HBO’ section features show and movie related merchandise ranging from apparel to DVDs to housewares. The ‘Get HBO’ section provides links to cable and satellite service providers that visitors can use to contact their cable or satellite providers and add this channel to their service.

Visitors can register with the site to customize program schedules, participate in live chat events, and participate in the site’s message boards. Registration is free.