HBO Archives, which launched in 2002, announces its new website, hboarchives.com, enhanced to enable users to conduct dual footage and text searches, as well as accessing showcase reels. "High-speed search, the ability to view and download, and access to tens of thousands of clips, this is a huge step forward for us," said Rick Bernstein, senior vice president and executive producer, HBO Sports.
Digital initiatives translate into major changes for HBO's emerging clip licensing division. HBO Archives offers an increased amount of footage originating on either High Definition video or 35mm film, and key digital developments have been made in conjunction with HBO's online partner, Thought Equity Motion, to make the collection more readily available.
HBO Archives breaks down into four core collections: Sports, Contemporary, Archival and Wildlife. The Sports Collection is anchored by one of the world's most significant boxing collections. In addition, one-of-a-kind feature b-roll and interviews - from virtually every sport, major or minor, shot in hundreds of locations worldwide - are available.
The Contemporary Collection includes thousands of hours of scenic establishing shots, landmarks, lifestyles and pop culture, and most recently added "Entertainment News" material, footage that includes red carpet events, celebrity appearances and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
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