Singapore– HBO Asia has announced the renewal of the network’s dark action fantasy series, Halfworlds, with principal photography for the eight-part second season taking place in Bangkok and Batam. This marks Halfworlds as HBO Asia’s very first returnable series, with season two scheduled for premiere at the end of 2016 on HBO Asia’s on-air, online and on-demand platforms. Created by HBO Asia and helmed by Thai filmmaker Ekachai Uekrongtham (Beautiful Boxer, Skin Trade), season … [Read more...] about Second season for Halfworlds
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Babyfirst in China
Singapore– HBO Asia has announced the signing of an exclusive multi-year deal for the top baby and toddler network’s content to be available on You+ Kids, a new children’s video on demand service on Beijing You Peng Technology Co., Ltd (Youpeng)’s interactive TV platform. BabyFirst’s content on You+ Kids will be available from mid-June this year, in high-definition and dual language options: Mandarin or English audio with Chinese subtitles. … [Read more...] about Babyfirst in China
Game of Thrones 4D experience
Singapore– HBO Asia will bring an interactive event anchored by the Game of Thrones: Ascend the Wall to Singapore in a virtual reality experience. Powered by Oculus Rift, the Game of Thrones: Ascend the Wall will take the user into the show and on a journey to top of the 700-foot ice wall as featured in the HBO series, giving a 4D immersive entertainment experience. StarHub customers will be given priority to experience the Game of Thrones: Ascend the Wall – Oculus Rift virtual … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones 4D experience
Exclusive Oscars coverage on HBO
Singapore– HBO Asia will deliver the complete Oscars experience live and exclusive across multiple screens, beginning with the live broadcast and streaming of the Oscars Red Carpet and The 88th Annual Academy Awards on HBO and HBO GO. HBO Asia will post red carpet highlights on the network’s social media platforms and release backstage interviews and web exclusive footage on its site. Reporting live from the red carpet, HBO Asia’s social media crew and Taiwanese-American host, … [Read more...] about Exclusive Oscars coverage on HBO
Oscar, live on HBO
Singapore– HBO Asia will bring the complete Oscars experience direct from Hollywood across multiple screens on-air and online, offering viewers an unprecedented access to red carpet exclusives and backstage interviews on the network’s website and social platforms. Starting tomorrow with the Live Nominee Announcement of the 88th Annual Academy Awards 2016, Guillermo del Toro, John Krasinski and Ang Lee, together with Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs will announce the nominations … [Read more...] about Oscar, live on HBO
HBO Asia partners MDA
Singapore– HBO Asia announced a partnership with the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA). The partnership will support, grow and develop the drama production capabilities of the local media industry and talents. Over a period of two years, HBO Asia will train local practitioners and aspiring individuals, and work with local production houses and talents to develop and produce content. HBO Asia will also leverage local production facilities or locations for future productions. … [Read more...] about HBO Asia partners MDA
