In addition to the three Golden Globes safely stashed in our back pocket, we’re pleased as punch to say that HBO® programming is now the proud owner of some new coveted prizes… five 2012 SAG awards! Out of our 11 nominations, Boardwalk Empire®, Game of Thrones®, Mildred Pierce® and Too Big To Fail managed to stick out the most, receiving wins for:

• “Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series” (Boardwalk Empire)
• “Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series” (Steven Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire)
• “Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries” (Paul Giamatti, Too Big To Fail)
• “Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries” (Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce)
• “Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series” (Game of Thrones)

In celebration of tonight’s season premiere of Luck, the new HBO® series from acclaimed director Michael Mann and Deadwood® creator David Milch, we’re proud to present brand new merchandise inspired by the show! So get a jump on the gun and be the first to reach that finish line with our exclusive Luck “Leave Nothing to Chance” Mug and T-Shirt!

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Last week, Walyou.com featured our Game of Thrones Iron Throne Paperweight in one of their daily blog articles, stating “If the pen is mightier than the sword, then this paperweight has something to prove. It’s time for you to rule your domain, and in order to do so, you’re going to need a throne”. We could agree more with this bold statement, and we’re calling on you to heed their advice! Watch over your domain and get your hands on one of our unique, hand-painted Iron Thrones today!

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It’s been a great year for HBO® Original Programming – With 18 Golden Globe nominations and 3 wins this year, we’re proud to not only get to flaunt these great successes, but also share them with you! Celebrate with us this year and embrace the fabulous talent that makes our programming the best on television. Check out the actors and programs that stole the show this year:

• BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL: LAURA DERN – ENLIGHTENED
• BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION: KATE WINSLET – MILDRED PIERCE
• BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION: PETER DINKLAGE – GAME OF THRONES

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On the afternoon of July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler drove the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway in New York for nearly two miles, eventually smashing into an oncoming SUV and killing herself, her daughter, three nieces, and all three people in the other car. Only her five-year-old son survived. Diane’s autopsy revealed that she had consumed the equivalent of 10 shots of vodka, and had smoked marijuana, shortly before the accident. Yet by all accounts, Diane had no history of substance abuse or psychological problems, and was generally known to be a loving and stable wife and mother. In There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane, award-winning director Liz Garbus (see below) explores the facts and speculation surrounding this tragic accident. The film follows Diane’s husband and sister-in-law, who believe that Diane may have had a medical emergency that precipitated the crash, and who hire a lawyer and PI to investigate that angle. Piecing together a minute-by minute retelling of the fateful day, along with interviews with Diane’s family and friends, victims’ families, eyewitnesses, investigators, and medical and psychiatric experts, this feature-length film reveals a complex and complicated case that has left all those involved still wondering what really happened to Aunt Diane.

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Earlier this month, GeekAlerts.com featured us in an article highlighting our “fantastic” Game of Thrones beer steins. According to this daily blog, the steins are “perfect for beer, but they are also fantastic for drinking coffee, spiced apple cider, water, or other beverages… They would also make an ideal complement to the Game of Thrones Shot Glasses in your bar.” The steins are high quality and feature sigils from all your favorite houses too, making them a “great gift idea” for the Game of Thrones fans in your life!

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With Kenny Powers’ imminent return, it’s time to embrace your inner ball player and prep for the next installment of this epic series.  With brand new styles of Kenny-inspired hoodies, t-shirts and drinkware, we have everything you need to get in tip top shape just in time for the big day!

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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, there’s no better time to get ahead of the game and start shopping for a perfect gift for that special someone in your life. With plenty of great ideas for both Him and Her, we make it easy for you to show your valentine you know exactly what they like!

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Fireballs of high-speed air action explode off the screen in this exciting story of the “Fighting 99th” – the first squadron of Black American pilots to be allowed to fight for their country. It is 1943 and the Germans are winning the Second World War as the U.S. suffers huge losses on the ground and in the air. Four newly recruited pilots are united by a desire to serve their country, at a time when black flyers are not welcomed in the Air Force. Now, through the brutal demands of their training, to the perils of flying over nations at war, the men they call “The Tuskegee Airmen” must undertake the riskiest mission of their lives – to prove to America that courage knows no color. Their success could earn them respect, save lives, and help win a terrible war. Their failure could destroy more hopes and dreams than their own.

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Outrageous, shocking, sensational- Josephine Baker (Lynn Whitfield) was born poor, but achieved fame and fortune through her sizzlingly exotic and erotic performances. Starting life on the American Vaudeville circuit, success Josephine to Paris where her semi-nude dancing causes an international sensation. Through her marriages to Italian pseudo-count (Ruben Blades) and orchestra leader (David Dukes), to her bond with army officer Sidney Williams (Louis Gosset, Jr.), Josephine’s life is a roller coaster ride of love and rejection from both her lovers and her country. But semi-nude or head to toe in sequins; in battle fatigues or rags- her beauty and ambition ensured that Josephine Baker will always be remembered as the first, and possibly most loved, truly international star.

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