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
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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
New CINEMAX original series to premiere in Asia
Singapore – Academy Award winner and Emmy nominee Steven Soderbergh (Traffic, Side Effects, HBO’s Behind the Candelabra) will direct the entire ten-episode season of the CINEMAX original series The Knick, which begins production in New York in September. Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming, says, “We are thrilled that Steven and Clive have chosen to bring this unique and exciting series to CINEMAX.” The Knick centres on Knickerbocker … [Read more...] about New CINEMAX original series to premiere in Asia
HBO promotes “The Newsroom” in Asia
Olivia Munn as Sloan Sabbith in The Newsroom The Newsroom has received three Emmy nominations, including "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series" for Jeff Daniels, who plays Will McAvoy, anchor and managing director of the cable news programme. S2 premieres in Asia on August 5, 2013. At a press conference in Singapore on July 23, 2013, Munn, who plays financial news reporter Sloan Sabbith in HBO original series The Newsroom, described her experiences working with Oscar winner … [Read more...] about HBO promotes “The Newsroom” in Asia
Nominees for Primetime Emmys announced
HBO led the nominations, earning 108 nods, the most of any network for the 13th year in a row. Cult favourite Game of Thrones scored 16 nominations including for "Outstanding Drama Series" and "Outstanding Writing for A Drama Series" while Behind The Candelabra, Phil Spector and Boardwalk Empire picked up 15, 11 and 10 nominations each. CBS and NBC raked in 53 nominations each with NBC’s 30 Rock and CBS’ The Big Bang … [Read more...] about Nominees for Primetime Emmys announced
