Season 5 of HBO’s smash-hit series “True Blood” came to a dramatic end on HBO but fans needn’t shed a tear for their favorite vampire, shapeshifter, werewolf or townie. HBO GO injects fun into the season finale with a bonus scene teasing season 6 appearing at the end of the last episode with additional, exclusive elements available through HBO GO’s “True Blood” interactive viewing experience.

The extended scene, written by creator and executive producer Alan Ball, is available now at HBOGO.com or via the HBO GO app. To view a promo for the True Blood experience and bonus scene on HBO GO visit: http://youtu.be/M0M_bBMxBfs.

“True Blood fans love to interact with the show and each other,” said Ball. “I’m excited to give them something extra to talk about even after the season 5 finale credits roll.”

The HBO GO interactive viewing experience,which features exclusive enhancements to the “True Blood” bonus scene, allows audiences to engage with original features created exclusively for the service by watching full-length episodes of the series alongside never-before-seen bonus content. The “True Blood” interactive viewing experience for HBO GO can be accessed online or via the HBO GO iPad app, featuring special enhancements designed exclusively for the device.

HBO GO can also be accessed via the HBO GO app on Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch, Amazon’s Kindle Fire and numerous smart phones using Google’s Android operating system, as well as platforms such as Xbox 360, Samsung Smart TV and Roku – and is free of charge to HBO subscribers through participating television providers.

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On April 1, Game of Thrones fans will have a chance to watch their favorite show like never before when the HBO GO interactive viewing experience becomes available for the first time on the HBO GO iPad app.

The Game of Thrones interactive elements on HBO GO allow viewers to engage with original features created exclusively for the service, by watching full-length episodes of the series alongside an “alert feed” showing never-before-seen bonus content.

Previously available only online at HBOGO.com, the interactive viewing experience will become available on the HBO GO iPad app beginning with the season 2 premiere episode of Game of Thrones on April 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, featuring special enhancements designed exclusively for the iPad.

Interactive viewing of Game of Thrones season 2 on the iPad provides an even more immersive and exciting experience for audiences, giving them an elegant, intuitive way to explore the world of Westeros. In landscape mode, a few taps of the screen enables the “alert feed” which appears just below the episode, calling out relevant content timed to specific scenes.

As users engage with bonus content, the episode above is automatically paused until the user closes the feature and the episode automatically resumes play. Users can also navigate throughout the feed, scrolling back or forward in time.

Special content in the alert feed includes:

* Cast/crew commentaries with David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, George R.R. Martin, and more

* Behind the scenes interviews with the cast and crew

* Descriptions of new characters as they come into a scene

* Info alerts providing back stories on specific scenes and character relationships

* Detailed set photos and concept art from the series design team

* Quotes from series that can be shared through social media

* A map with key locations pinpointed

* A guide to Game of Thrones houses

Interactive features that are exclusive to the experience on the iPad include social functionality — the ability to post status updates to Facebook and Twitter directly while watching. Viewers can also choose to watch the series in portrait orientation on the iPad which enables them to browse locations and characters during episode playback.

In portrait mode, a navigable map of Westeros and Essos is always visible below the “alert feed” and a “Guide to Houses” link drives users to view family trees and profiles for all of the series characters.

HBO GO can be accessed at HBOGO.com, or via the HBO GO app – now available for download on Apple’s iPad, iPhone and iPod touch and numerous smart phones using Google’s Android operating system as well as platforms such as Xbox 360, Samsung Smart TV and Roku – and is free of charge to HBO subscribers through participating television providers.

For those who haven’t experienced the unforgettable fictional world of Westeros, the entire first season of Game of Thrones can also be found on HBO GO.  Follow HBO GO on Twitter at: @HBOGO.

Based on the popular book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” by George R.R. Martin, the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning fantasy series Games of Thrones chronicles an epic struggle for power set in a vast and violent fantasy kingdom.  Among the returning members of the ensemble cast are Emilia Clarke, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Emmy winner Peter Dinklage, Michelle Fairley, Lena Headey and Kit Harington. David Benioff and D.B. Weiss executive produce.

Games of Thrones Season 2 premieres Sunday, April 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, exclusively on HBO.

HBO GO is only accessible in the US and certain US territories where a high speed broadband connection is available. Minimum 3G connection is required for viewing on mobile devices. Some restrictions may apply. HBO and related channels and service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc.

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HBO is giving fans a chance to watch the second episode of the new series ‘Luck’, starring Dustin Hoffman, a full week early by logging on to HBO GO from their desktop, iPad or smart phone. Beginning Sunday, January 29, episode 2 of ‘Luck’ will become available on HBO GO simultaneously with the linear premiere of episode 1, which debuts on the HBO main channel at 9:00-10:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

Episode 2 will remain on the HBO GO service throughout the week leading up to its HBO main channel debut on Sunday, February 5, and in perpetuity. The episode will also be available early on HBO On Demand via select providers.

From acclaimed director Michael Mann and “Deadwood” creator David Milch, the nine-episode season of ‘Luck’, starring Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman and Oscar® nominee Nick Nolte, is a behind-the-track look at the world of horse racing and gambling’s denizens – owners, trainers, jockeys and gamblers.

Episode #2:

Chafing under his parole conditions but eager to move forward in the racetrack deal, Ace (Dustin Hoffman) shows off his famous temper during a contentious meeting with one-time colleague Nick DiRossi (Alan Rosenberg) and a possible investor, Isadore Cohen (Ted Levine).

Although Marcus (Kevin Dunn) is wary about flaunting his newfound Pick Six wealth, his three partners have no such qualms, as Jerry (Jason Gedrick) sits in at higher-stakes poker games, Renzo (Ritchie Coster) sets his sights on claiming one of Escalante’s (John Ortiz) mystery horses and Lonnie (Ian Hart) parties with two unscrupulous women.

Uncertain that fledgling jockey Rosie Shanahan (Kerry Condon) is seasoned enough to ride his once-in-a-lifetime horse, Walter Smith (Nick Nolte) enlists Ronnie Jenkins (Gary Stevens), ignoring the veteran jockey’s recent history of substance abuse.

Episode #3:

Ace enlists Nathan Israel (Patrick J. Adams), a cocky, young whiz kid, in his plans.  Walter decides to enter his colt, Gettin’up Morning, in his first race, but loses Ronnie as his rider when the jockey takes a tumble.  Burned by Mulligan (W. Earl Brown) at the claiming race, Marcus, Renzo and Lonnie send Jerry to buy the horse back – and then return him to Escalante (John Ortiz) to train.

Episode #4:

As Chan (Dennis Dun) challenges Jerry to his limits in a private poker game, Jerry’s pals look to pry him away from his gambling nemesis.  Ace takes a meeting with Claire LeChea (Joan Allen), an activist who hopes to rehabilitate prisoners through their work with broken-down racehorses.

He then visits his one-time partner Michael Smythe (Michael Gambon) to discuss his participation in Ace’s racetrack venture.  With Ronnie out of commission and surrendering to old vices, Walter settles on Rosie as his jockey, but her euphoria is tempered by Leon’s (Tom Payne) not making weight.

Episode #5:

After learning that Pint of Plain, Gus’ (Dennis Farina) Irish horse, has been tentatively scheduled to race the next day, Ace forces Escalante to swap out Leon for a more experienced jockey, to Joey’s (Richard Kind) chagrin.

Marcus fears for his health and wonders why he’s so attached to Jerry, while Kagle (Peter Appel), who’s been fired from the racetrack, returns from a bender looking for a handout.  Ace gives Claire a lucky check, and the two head to the track with Gus to watch Pint of Plain’s memorable debut.

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