Singapore – Winter arrived 56 floors above Orchard Road on Thursday, when HBO premiered episode one of its new series Game of Thrones (GOT), at an exclusive media event at Ion Sky, which TV ASIA Plus attended. Described at the event as “Lord of the Rings except with more sex”, the 10-part series is based on George R. R. Martin’s best selling fantasy novel series, A Song of Ice and Fire and will premiere on HBO Asia on 28 August 2011 at 10pm (9pm Thailand, Jakarta). The … [Read more...] about HBO Asia ascends the Throne
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A new king claims Singapore
Singapore – The much anticipated series Game of Thrones will premiere on Sunday, August 28 at 10pm on HBO (StarHub TV Ch 601) / HBO HD (StarHub TV Ch 655). Starring Sean Bean, Lena Heady, Peter Dinklage and newcomer Emilia Clarke, the ten-episode HBO Original Series will be aired over five Sundays, with two new episodes back-to-back weekly at 10pm. Based on George R.R. Martin’s bestselling fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, the series scored more than 3 million viewers in … [Read more...] about A new king claims Singapore
A new hit for HBO
Singapore – HBO Asia launches HBO HITS HD in Indonesia on First Media today, with more territories to follow soon. The channel delivers the latest Hollywood blockbusters and award-winning movies 24-hours a day in 100% true high-definition. “HBO Asia became the first regional movie channel to broadcast in high definition two years ago with the launch of HBO HD. The introduction of HBO HITS HD clearly demonstrates the thirst for high definition content across the region,” said … [Read more...] about A new hit for HBO
HBO Asia inks exclusive deals with major independent distributors
Singapore - HBO Asia has sealed new and exclusive pay television deals with major independent distributors such as CBS, Content Films, EuropaCorp, FilmNation Entertainment, Lionsgate Entertainment, MGM, QED International, Summit Entertainment and WWE Films. Some award-winning movies from major independent studios coming to HBO include Film Nation’s The King’s Speech; the super-hero comedy caper, Kick-Ass from Lions Gate; the action comedy, Red by Summit Entertainment, which stars … [Read more...] about HBO Asia inks exclusive deals with major independent distributors
HBO Asia’s Magdalene Ew promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing, Content and Creative Services
Singapore - HBO Asia announced the promotion of Magdalene Ew to senior vice president, marketing, content and creative services to reflect an increased portfolio and responsibility. In her new role, Ew will oversee the content acquisition and inventory operations department and work closely with studio partners and independent distributors to ensure premium programming will continue to be carried across HBO Asia and HBO South Asia channels and services. Previously, Ew was the vice president for … [Read more...] about HBO Asia’s Magdalene Ew promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing, Content and Creative Services
Indonesia first to see RED
JAKARTA, Indonesia – HBO Asia yesterday launched RED, its newest Asian movie channel. Also known as SCREEN RED, the channel features 24 hours of Asian movies aired in association with MATV, the leading Hong Kong-based producer and distributor of Chinese-language movies. RED, which will air the region’s latest Asian blockbuster movies, television series, and features celebrity interviews, entertainment news, is available first to Indovision subscribers in Indonesia. "We are very … [Read more...] about Indonesia first to see RED
