HBO and RAI have renewed the drama series My Brilliant Friend for a second season. The eight-episode first season of the show is based on Elena Ferrante’s bestselling book of the same name, which is the first of her four-part series published in the U.S. by Europa Editions. Season two will be based on The Story of a New Name, her second book in the series. My Brilliant Friend is the tale of Elena Greco and the most important friend in her life. She met Raffaella Cerullo, whom she … [Read more...] about HBO and RAI renew My Brilliant Friend for a second season
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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
“Flight of the Concords” comedy special debuts exclusively on HBO GO
SINGAPORE – Ten years after the launch of their hit HBO series, musical comedians Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement are returning to the network for an all-new comedy special. Debuting same time as the US on Sunday, 7 October at 10am exclusively on HBO GO, Flight of the Conchords: Live in London was taped before a live audience at the Eventim Apollo and features the Conchords performing songs from their recent “Flight of the Conchords Sing Flight of the Conchords” … [Read more...] about “Flight of the Concords” comedy special debuts exclusively on HBO GO
“Jane Fonda in Five Acts” to debut in Asia via HBO
SINGAPORE – Girl next door, sex kitten, activist, fitness tycoon: Oscar-winner Jane Fonda has lived a life marked by controversy, tragedy and transformation, and she's done it all in the public eye. Directed and produced by award-winning documentarian Susan Lacy, Jane Fonda in Five Acts, an intimate look at her singular journey, debuts in Asia same time as the US on Tuesday, 25 September at 8am, exclusively on HBO GO. Jane Fonda has been vilified as Hanoi Jane, lusted after as … [Read more...] about “Jane Fonda in Five Acts” to debut in Asia via HBO
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”
Complete seasons of “The Handmaid’s Tale” to premiere across Asia on HBO
SINGAPORE – HBO Asia will be premiering the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning hit drama series, The Handmaid’s Tale, on September 15 across Asia, exclusively on HBO GO and on HBO On Demand. Viewers in Asia will be able to catch the complete first two seasons of the award-winning adaptation of acclaimed author, Margaret Atwood’s, award-winning classic novel anytime, anywhere, by downloading episodes on HBO GO. Additionally, all future seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale will … [Read more...] about Complete seasons of “The Handmaid’s Tale” to premiere across Asia on HBO