The premiere of the highly anticipated HBO original drama series, The Idol, the second season of the Max Original series And Just Like That…, as well as Magic Mike’s Last Dance, all happening this June on HBO GO. In celebration of Pride Month, revisit The Last of Us, Euphoria, Our Flag Means Death and more as well as new episodes of The Challenger: Battleground and the finale of 100 Years of Warner Bros. The Stuff Dreams are Made Of. The Idol Premieres Monday, June 5 on HBO GO After a nervous … [Read more...] about New series The Idol, season 2 of And Just Like That…, and more to premiere on HBO GO this June
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Food Affair with Mark Wiens spotlights Singapore’s food obsession
Food Affair with Mark Wiens is a fresh and invigorating journey of food obsession in Singapore, experienced through the eyes (and mouth) of popular food vlogger, Mark Wiens. The HBO Asia Originals’ production is the first non-scripted food series hosted by Mark as he discovers the untold stories, personalities, and history behind Singapore's smorgasbord of delicacies, from haute to hawker cuisine. The six-episode series is set to premiere on 18 November on HBO, HBO GO and will debut same time on … [Read more...] about Food Affair with Mark Wiens spotlights Singapore’s food obsession
Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part three)
Asia’s content space has proven to be resilient in the past year when productions have been halted due to the ongoing pandemic. This year, we’ve seen multiple co-production deals being inked and hot new Original productions being launched, which says a lot about Asia’s thriving content space. But just how well did 2021 look for content and what’s in store for 2022? We’ve interviewed 10 media companies across studios, OTT platforms, and broadcasters to get their take on what the past year has … [Read more...] about Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part three)
Astro unveils an all-new Astro experience with the addition of Netflix to its service
On November 9, Astro unveiled its all-new Astro experience, enabling customers to stream Netflix on Astro TV and enjoy better value and savings with new subscription packs. The all-new Astro packs are designed for customers who love the streaming and connected world, enabling them to stream all the shows they love on Ultra Box and soon, Ulti Box. Customers can now enjoy their favourite shows all in one place with Astro, from global streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, HBO GO, iQIYI, … [Read more...] about Astro unveils an all-new Astro experience with the addition of Netflix to its service
‘Friends: The Reunion’ to premiere exclusively on HBO Go and HBO
Could we BE any more excited? Friends: The Reunion special will debut same time as the U.S. on Thursday, May 27 at 3.01pm exclusively on HBO GO, with a same-day broadcast on HBO at 9 pm. Friends stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer return to the iconic comedy’s original soundstage, Stage 24, on the Warner Bros. Studio lot in Burbank for a real-life unscripted celebration of the beloved show. For the first time in 17 years, the … [Read more...] about ‘Friends: The Reunion’ to premiere exclusively on HBO Go and HBO
Crash landing on connected TV
This story appears in the March-April 2021 issue of Television Asia Plus. Take a paragliding accident, star-crossed lovers and the world’s most secretive country, and you’ve got yourself one of the biggest TV phenomenons in Asian history. Premiering in February 2020, South Korea’s Crash Landing on You has become one of a multitude of Asian dramas providing a distraction to the ensuing chaos and boredom that has defined 2020. Now, with months of continued uncertainty on the horizon, Asian … [Read more...] about Crash landing on connected TV
