Got Yourself A Gun: The Sopranos Turns 25

I’m old enough to remember a time when HBO wasn’t known for “prestige television.” The appeal of an HBO Original was that they could drop F-bombs and show boobs and that was it. That perception started changing with the arrival of one particular crime drama in early 1999. The Sopranos was not only a great show but elevated the class of the network it was on, inspiring them to take a chance on better-written programs and get rid of stuff like “Arli$$.”

Anyway, Tony Soprano and his family are 25! And their parent company has a lot planned to celebrate. Max sent us a letter detailing all the Sporanos-related things you can experience in 2024. This week alone there will be newly released deleted scenes, special events in New York and LA, and even a TikTok with 25-second clips from each episode.

• Starting today, Max will launch The Sopranos: 25th Anniversary collection, which includes 15 deleted scenes, three of which have never been released. It will also include over five hours of behind-the-scenes featurette content. Additionally, every season of the hit series is currently available to stream on Max, The One To Watch for all things HBO.
• Max is reuniting the cast for a private, invitation-only Family Dinner. For this special occasion, the venue will transform into a Sopranos-themed setting, complete with series references throughout the venue and a curated menu inspired by the show.
• From January 11 through February 4 at Da Nico, a renowned Italian restaurant in New York City, guests can savor a delectable special menu featuring Sopranos-inspired dishes, such as Carmela’s Baked Ziti and Satriale’s Special Caprese, for an authentic taste of the Soprano family’s world.
• For one day only, on January 10, fans in New York and Los Angeles can savor the official Satriale’s pop-up, bringing an authentic Sopranos-inspired Italian sandwich from Ggiata in LA and Regina’s in NYC, right to their door, available exclusively through the delivery app, Postmates.
• Max is partnering with Alamo Drafthouse to host “Family Reunion” fan screenings in New York and Los Angeles on January 10, marking the official anniversary of “The Sopranos” premiere. These special screenings will showcase the pilot episode, allowing fans to revisit the show’s beginnings. Max will enhance the experience with special guest appearances, including “Sopranos” actress Sharon Angela hosting the L.A. screening, alongside Sopranos-themed concessions, trivia sessions, photo opportunities, and swag giveaways.
• Episodes of “The Sopranos” will be available to sample through select cable partner’s free on-demand platforms.  Episodes one and two from Season One will also be accessible on Max’s YouTube channel. Additionally, @TheSopranos will launch on TikTok, where fans can relish in Sopranos in :25, to relive each episode in 25 seconds.
• Max is partnering with Robert Iler and Jamie-Lynn Sigler for a special 25th Anniversary edition of their podcast, Not Today, Pal. They’ll reminisce about their roles as Meadow and AJ on The Sopranos and answer questions from fans. The full episode will be available on January 18 via the HBO YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms.
• The festivities continue when the HBO Shop and New York ‘Escapewear’ brand Tombolo, partner to offer various special-edition products for the 25th anniversary. Select merchandise is now available with new items being introduced throughout 2024.

There was more, but the letter got cut off in mid-sentence. All episodes of The Sopranos are streamable on Max and still buyable on disc.