John AdamsHBO.COM OFFERS INTERACTIVE COMPANION PIECES TO JOHN ADAMS MINISERIES – Navigational features extend miniseries, guiding users through the historical life and times of John Adams -

New York, N.Y., March 18, 2008 – Beginning this week, HBO.com is offering an extensive interactive viewing experience to JOHN ADAMS, HBO Films’ epic seven-part miniseries event, which debuted on HBO, Sunday, March 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Designed to aid and enrich audiences understanding of the period, www.hbo.com/films/johnadams provides additional and noteworthy information on the events surrounding the birth of the American republic, the extraordinary marriage of John and Abigail Adams, as well as the filming of the miniseries and the production’s efforts to create historical authenticity. The dedicated areas include a timeline, exclusive interview pieces, plus inside scenes with an extended “making of” video.

Users navigating the site can weave their way through:
Timeline (currently available) – By clicking on each of the individual “Parts 1-7″ of the miniseries, viewers can explore an illustrated chronology of the most important historical events and figures of the time, highlighted by brief descriptions, photos from the series as well as bios of the actors who play major roles in the miniseries.

“Making John Adams” (rolling out through April 18) – The centerpiece of the site, these five exclusive pieces will resonate with history and non-history buffs alike by letting users explore some of the most extraordinary moments in the miniseries and period through behind-the-scenes images and video, audio commentaries by cast and creators, and costume and location sketches.

“Shattered Romanticism” (currently live)
Author David McCullough and other John Adams creators discuss the harsh realities of life during colonial times. Scenes featured in Part 2 of miniseries.

“Her Patriotism” – launches March 21
Actor Paul Giamatti and other John Adams creators explore a defining moment in Abigail Adams’ life. Scenes featured in Part 3 of miniseries.

“Beware the Common Man” – launches March 28
Author David McCullough and other John Adams creators talk about John Adams’ stubborn and steadfast commitment to his principals. Scenes featured in Part 5 of miniseries.

“Here Lies John Adams” – launches April 11
Author David McCullough and other John Adams creators explore the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, whose political differences helped define today’s two party system. Scenes featured in Part 6 of miniseries.

“Upstaged” – launches April 18
Actor Paul Giamatti and other John Adams creators comment on Adams’ legacy and the nature of history. Scenes featured in Part 7 of miniseries.

Inside the Scene (currently available) – Housed within the “Making John Adams” section, viewers can also watch an extended 20-minute “Making John Adams” video, a “Conversations with Tom Hanks and David McCullough” who talk about bringing the words of the book to the screen, a “Conversations with Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney” who discuss the more personal aspects of the Adams’ lives, as well as the miniseries’ trailer.

Tom Wilkinson (Oscar(r) nominee for In The Bedroom), Danny Huston (Children of Men), Rufus Sewell (The Illusionist), Sarah Polley (My Life Without Me), David Morse (16 Blocks), Justin Theroux (HBO’s Six Feet Under) and Guy Henry (HBO’s Rome) join Paul Giamatti (Golden Globe(r) nominee for Sideways), Laura Linney (Oscar(r) nominee for The Savages) and Stephen Dillane (The Hours) in the cast of HBO Films’ JOHN ADAMS, executive produced by Playtone’s Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and directed by Emmy(r)-winner Tom Hooper. The seven-part epic miniseries event, based on David McCullough’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, explores American history through the eyes of one of its greatest founding fathers, John Adams (Giamatti), a fiercely independent spirit whose unwavering vision steered America through a tumultuous period.

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