Decades before glossy Netflix and Amazon shows began luring Hollywood A-listers to the small screen, cable network HBO helped invent premium television. Now the home of "The Sopranos," "The Wire" and "Game of Thrones" is scrambling to catch up with its newfound online rivals, launching its own multi-billion-dollar streaming platform -- HBO Max -- this Wednesday.

'Bada... Bing... Bang'? HBO throws out rulebook with streaming launch

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'Bada... Bing... Bang'? HBO throws out rulebook with streaming launch