Singapore – HBO Asia announced on April 22 that it will premiere HBO and Cinemax original content less than 24 hours after their U.S. premiere from July 2014. Starting with the brand-new Cinemax Original series, The Knick, starring Academy Award® and Emmy®nominee Clive Owen and directed by Academy Award® and Emmy® winner Steven Soderbergh, viewers in Asia can watch this series the very next evening after it premieres in the U.S. “Whilst this move is no silver bullet … [Read more...] about HBO Asia to premiere original content hours after U.S. telecast
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Tata Sky brings HBO On Demand to India
Mumbai – HBO On Demand, a new service offered for free exclusively to subscribers of the HBO Premium Channels – HBO Hits HD and HBO Defined HD – has been launched on India's DTH platform, Tata Sky on March 21. HBO Hits and HBO Defined are distributed by Turner International in India. Based on the Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) model, HBO On Demand will give HBO Premium Subscribers access to a wide selection of HBO original content with the convenience to watch what they … [Read more...] about Tata Sky brings HBO On Demand to India
HBO GO launches in the Philippines
Philippines – HBO Asia launched its broadband streaming service, HBO GO, in the Philippines on March 10, exclusively on SKYcable. This is the second territory in Asia where HBO GO is available, the first being Hong Kong. HBO GO’s broadband streaming service allows users to enjoy over 1,000 hours of uncut award-winning HBO and CINEMAX Original content on multiple devices including computers, tablets and smartphones (iOS and Android) anywhere, anytime. Subscribers of HBO GO will be the … [Read more...] about HBO GO launches in the Philippines
Turner International launches two movie channels on Tata Sky
Mumbai - Turner International India announced the launch of HBO DEFINED HD and HBO HITS HD on Tata Sky, a leading DTH platform. Turner International, the distributor of HBO DEFINED and HBO HITS in India, now has carriage agreements for the two premium advertising-free movie channels availability on a total of 11 leading DTH and digital cable platforms nationwide. HBO DEFINED and HBO HITS showcase the best of Hollywood and Bollywood content through HD feeds on Tata Sky. Tata Sky … [Read more...] about Turner International launches two movie channels on Tata Sky
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
Primetime Emmy winners announced
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the winners of the 2012-2013 Primetime Emmy Awards for programmes and individual achievements in 26 categories. Of HBO's 27 wins, which include the Creative Arts wins, 11 awards went to Behind the Candelabra, the highest among programmes this year, and five went to Boardwalk Empire. CBS's 66th Annual Tony Awards won four Creative Arts Emmys. Netflix brought non-linear programming to the Awards … [Read more...] about Primetime Emmy winners announced