HBO unlocks 500 hours of programming during coronavirus crisis

HBO has pulled 39 titles out from behind the paywall "to provide some entertainment relief for those doing their part to keep everyone safe and healthy in this time of social isolation," the company said in a statement on Thursday. Starting Friday, almost 500 hours of programming will be available to stream for free for a limited time on HBO Now and HBO Go without a subscription. The lineup of free programming includes every episode of nine iconic HBO series such as "The Sopranos," "Veep," "Six…