HBO Asia’s new original Taiwan drama series, The World Between Us《我們與惡的距離》 , is a ten-part hour-long series that follows the aftermath of a mass-shooting where all parties involved – the killer, the victims, the victims’ families, the media and the defense teams, whose fates are all intertwined. The World Between Us《我們與惡的距離》 premieres in Asia on Sunday, March 24 with two back-to-back episodes from 9pm (SIN) onwards exclusively* on HBO GO and HBO. In Taiwan, the series will also be … [Read more...] about HBO Asia and Catchplay announces new Taiwan original drama
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High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
The High Court ordered Singapore’s internet service providers to block access to popular illegal applications that are frequently sold pre-loaded on android TV boxes, which are also known as illicit streaming devices (ISDs). These apps . They are preloaded on TV boxes which are overtly sold in retail outlets such as Sim Lim Square, IT exhibitions and on popular e-markets. The application and illicit streaming device (ISD) ecosystem is impacting all businesses involved in the production and … [Read more...] about High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
HBO anthology series “Room 104” to return for second season
SINGAPORE – The anthology series Room 104 will return for its 12-episode second season, debuting in Asia two episodes back-to-back, same time as the US on Saturday, November 10 at 12.30pm, exclusively on HBO GO and Cinemax. Two new episodes will subsequently air every Saturday at the same time. The series is also available on HBO On Demand. From creators and executive producers Mark and Jay Duplass, the show is set in a single room of a typical American chain motel and tells a … [Read more...] about HBO anthology series “Room 104” to return for second season
HBO Asia’s new horror anthology original series “Folklore” to premiere in October
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
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”
HBO Asia partners with Viu on “The Bridge”
SINGAPORE – HBO Asia and Viu have announced that the Viu Original The Bridge licensed by Endemol Shine Group, will be available on HBO Asia’s channels and services throughout Asia. Fans of Viu Originals will now have the opportunity to view this latest adaptation of global phenomenon The Bridge on multiple platforms. From November 26th, 2018, the show will be available day and date on the PCCW and Vuclip OTT video service, in all available markets and on HBO, HBO GO and HBO On … [Read more...] about HBO Asia partners with Viu on “The Bridge”