Singapore – The cameras have started rolling for HBO Asia's new original mini-series, Grace, on March 10, and will continue into April 2014. The four-part hour-long horror miniseries in English and Mandarin is about a father’s mistake which condemns his family to unspeakable horror. Set in present day urban Asia, Grace examines the Asian concepts of family, sacrifice and vengeance. Grace stars an international cast hailing from New Zealand, … [Read more...] about New HBO Asia miniseries starts shooting
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BroadcastAsia2014 plays hub to OTT content revolution
Singapore – With the ever increasing demand for mobile broadband anytime, anywhere, the explosive growth of Over-the-Top (OTT) content has accelarated rapidly with a staggering 352.4 million people expected to pay for access to OTT programming by 20161. As Asian consumers continue to demand easily accessible entertainment, OTT services such as pay TV are increasingly becoming a necessity in the region with revenues expected to grow to US$43.9 billion by 2018, according to a … [Read more...] about BroadcastAsia2014 plays hub to OTT content revolution
HBO Originals to premiere in Asia within a week of U.S. debut
Singapore – HBO Asia has announced that from November 2013, new HBO Originals will premiere in Asia within one week of their debut in the United States. HBO Asia subscribers across 23 territories will be able to watch premieres of HBO Original productions within one week of their airing in the U.S., starting with the HBO Original Movie Mike Tyson – Undisputed Truth, followed by HBO Original Series Getting On, Ja’mie Private School … [Read more...] about HBO Originals to premiere in Asia within a week of U.S. debut
HBO Asia’s Screen RED movie channel launches in Thailand
Singapore – Screen RED, HBO Asia's 24-hour movie channel that is home to Asian movie entertainment, launched to huge fanfare at a recent media conference in Thailand. RED is a channel by HBO Asia in association with Mei Ah and features premieres of some of Asia’s most highly anticipated movies, from adrenaline-fuelled action to zany romantic comedies. The Grandmaster premieres for the first time on television in Thailand on RED this December. … [Read more...] about HBO Asia’s Screen RED movie channel launches in Thailand
MIPCOM: Content Television to launch Australian-Singaporean drama
London – Content Television, a division of Content Media Corporation, is set to launch a landmark Australian-Singaporean drama collaboration at MIPCOM, as new series Serangoon Road makes its international debut. Created by Paul Barron and filmed in Singapore and Indonesia, this is the first original drama for HBO Asia. The series is a co-production between Australia's ABC TV, HBO Asia, Great Western Entertainment in Western Australia and … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Content Television to launch Australian-Singaporean drama
HBO Asia launches in Myanmar
Singapore – HBO Asia has announced the availability of HBO, HBO HD and CINEMAX in Myanmar to subscribers of Forever Group and Sky Net, while RED HD, HBO Asia's 24-hour Asian movie channel, will be available to Sky Net subscribers from October 1, 2013. With the addition of Myanmar, HBO Asia’s flagship channel is now available in 23 territories across the Asia Pacific region. HBO Asia’s distribution network has also grown with the addition of a new affiliate … [Read more...] about HBO Asia launches in Myanmar