Created by Armando Iannucci of Veep, Avenue 5 which premieres same time as the U.S. on 20 January at 11am on HBO and HBO GO, is set 40 years in the future when traveling the solar system is no longer the stuff of sci-fi fantasy, but a booming, multibillion-dollar business. The series stars Hugh Laurie as Ryan Clark, the confident and suave captain of “Avenue 5,” a space cruise ship with luxury amenities like gourmet buffets, a spa, an observation deck and yoga classes. As the series begins, … [Read more...] about New HBO comedy series Avenue 5 debuts 20 January
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HBO Asia renews HALFWORLDS for a third season
HBO Asia announced the renewal of the network’s dark action fantasy series, HALFWORLDS, with the filming for the eight-part third season commencing in the Philippines in January and set to premiere exclusively on HBO GO and HBO in 2020. This is the first time an HBO Asia series is shot entirely in the Philippines and this series marks the longest running series for HBO Asia. Created by HBO Asia and helmed by Filipino filmmaker and director Mikhail Red, the third season ventures from the neon … [Read more...] about HBO Asia renews HALFWORLDS for a third season
Korea Telecom Group’s Skylifetv partners with Discovery Networks Asia Pacific
Korean Telecom announced a content partnership agreement with Discovery that includes the launch of a production company by Discovery Networks Asia Pacific and Skylifetv to create original, high-quality, non-scripted Korean entertainment content both for Korean and International audiences. The agreement was ratified during a signing ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel, Seoul in the presence of Mr. Hyun-Mo Koo (President, KT Customer & Media), Mr. Kook-Hyun Kang (CEO, KT Skylife), … [Read more...] about Korea Telecom Group’s Skylifetv partners with Discovery Networks Asia Pacific
HBO Asia original Invisible Stories to premiere January 2020
HBO Asia’s newest Asia Original, Invisible Stories shines light into dark corners and tells untold stories from the heartlands in a fictional neighbourhood housing estate in multi-cultural Singapore. Filmed entirely on location in Singapore, the six-episode half-hour drama series premieres 5 January at 10pm on HBO GO and HBO. Each episode follows one resident as he or she navigates through everyday life and its challenges. These stories include the ups and downs of a mother and her autistic … [Read more...] about HBO Asia original Invisible Stories to premiere January 2020
A+E Networks appoints new SVP and Head of Sales
A+E Networks International Division has promoted Glen Hansen to Senior Vice President of Content Sales in the Asia-Pacific region, and Ellen Lovejoy to Senior Vice President and Head of Sales in the Americas and Formats. Both report to Managing Director, Content Sales & Co-productions Richard Tulk-Hart. Hansen’s new role will expand upon his duties as Vice President of Content Sales in the Asia-Pacific markets to include Territory Manager across Australia & New Zealand. Since … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints new SVP and Head of Sales
ZEE5 Global strengthens its Product and Tech leadership team
As it looks to aggressively scale up operations across international markets, ZEE5 Global has made some key appointments strengthening its Product and Tech team. Rahul Vaz has been appointed to head up the Product team. Rahul most recently served as Sr. Product Director – Voot and will be based out of the ZEE5 Global office in Mumbai. Rahul comes with an extensive experience of over 18 years. Through stints at People Interactive, Hungama Digital and most recently with Viacom’s Voot, he has … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global strengthens its Product and Tech leadership team