SINGAPORE – HBO Asia’s very first horror anthology original series, Folklore, is a six-episode hour-long horror series that takes place across six Asian countries – Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand – with each episode based on each country’s deeply-rooted myths and folklore, featuring supernatural beings and occult beliefs. Helmed by different directors from various countries in Asia, each episode was filmed in the local language of the country that the episode is based … [Read more...] about HBO Asia’s new horror anthology original series “Folklore” to premiere in October
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Blue Ant Media launches Makeful HD on StarHub TV
SINGAPORE – Blue Ant Media, an international content producer, distributor and channel operator, has debuted its home-grown lifestyle specialty channel, Makeful HD, in Asia via StarHub TV in Singapore. Expanding the network’s footprint in the region, Makeful is the fourth international channel under the Blue Ant Media umbrella carried by StarHub TV. Awakening and celebrating the creativity that exists in every individual, the channel features a compelling program line-up to inspire … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media launches Makeful HD on StarHub TV
Production begins for HBO Asia documentary “The World Behind the Teenage Psychic”
SINGAPORE – Following the success of HBO Asia’s award-winning Mandarin original drama series that premiered in 2017, The Teenage Psychic, the network announced today that production has begun for a new original documentary, The World Behind the Teenage Psychic. The documentary is scheduled to premiere later this year on HBO Asia’s on-air, online and on-demand platforms. The World Behind the Teenage Psychic is an HBO Asia original documentary that seeks to delve deeper into the … [Read more...] about Production begins for HBO Asia documentary “The World Behind the Teenage Psychic”
StarHub unveils their Go Streaming Box
SINGAPORE – StarHub has unveiled the StarHub Go Streaming Box, a brand new all-in-one entertainment destination combining the best of StarHub’s content catalogue and the Google Play store. Powered by the Android TV Oreo operating system and compatible with any wireless broadband connection, the box comes preloaded with a Go Family subscription, which includes over 50 channels. Featuring content optimised for the big screen, the box is integrated into the StarHub Go ecosystem, allowing customers … [Read more...] about StarHub unveils their Go Streaming Box
Angelina Jolie writes for CNN on refugee education
ATLANTA – In an exclusive op-ed for CNN, actress and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie discusses the importance of education and how it can positively shape the lives of refugee children. She tells a personal story of two young Syrian refugees she met through her UN work and reflects on how their differing access to education has affected their life prospects. Angelina Jolie is the Special Envoy for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. She focuses on major crises that result in mass … [Read more...] about Angelina Jolie writes for CNN on refugee education
Second season of “Deep State” begins production with new cast announced
LONDON — Following the critical and commercial success of Season One, Fox Networks Group (FNG) Europe & Africa announced today the cast and start of production on Season Two of the contemporary espionage thriller, Deep State. FNG Europe & Africa’s first regionally scripted commission, Season One was praised as a “relevant and punchy,” “gripping, grown-up intelligent thriller” with “cinema-quality production” and “high-octane drama”. Airing in over 50 countries, the series … [Read more...] about Second season of “Deep State” begins production with new cast announced