HBO PREMIERES

Miami, FL – October 7, 2013 – HBO Latin America will premiere the original drama from HBO Films, Behind the Candelabra, on October 12th in the Caribbean. Oscar® winners and star in the film, which won eleven Emmy® Awards this year. It tells the story of show-biz icon ’s tumultuous relationship with his young lover , from their first meeting to their bitter breakup five years later.

The drama recreates the glittering and private world of Liberace (Michael Douglas), the flamboyant, phenomenally successful entertainer whose extravagant costumes, trademark candelabra, and elaborate stage shows made him the most bankable entertainer of his time. The story focuses on Liberace’s tempestuous relationship with Scott Thorson (Matt Damon) in from 1977 to 1982 – a time when Liberace was at the peak of his popularity but kept secret that he was gay.

Featuring a pair of electrifying performances by Douglas and Damon, Behind the Candelabracaptures the essence of Liberace’s appeal while reminding viewers of the different outlook of that time, when few high-profile entertainers could admit to the public that they were gay.

Liberace was the highest-paid entertainer in the world from the 1950s through 1970s, with his concerts, records, movies, TV shows and endorsements spawning a huge, primarily female fan base. Having sued and won a settlement against a newspaper for insinuating he was gay in the 1950s, Liberace maintained the illusion of heterosexuality through the 1980s, and his life with Thorson (whose book this film is based on) remained behind the scenes.

The cast of the film also includes Dan Aykroyd (Seymour), (Bob), Rob Lowe (Dr. Startz), (Ray), Paul Reiser (Mr. Felder), (Carlucci), Nicky Katt (Mr. Y), (Billy), Boyd Holbrook (Cary) and (Frances Liberace).

Behind the Candelabra was directed by ; screenplay by Richard LaGravenese; based on the book by

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Scott Thorson with Alex Thorleifson; executive produced by ; and produced by , Susan Ekins and Michael Polaire.

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