29% of Indonesian consumers use pirated TV Boxes
These TV boxes, also known as Illicit Streaming Devices (ISDs), allow users to access hundreds of pirated television channels and video-on-demand content.
HOOQ inks deal with Xiaomi in Indonesia
HOOQ has announced their partnership with Xiaomi, enabling more Indonesian customers to access HOOQ when they buy the new Mi TV 4A and enjoy their favourite movies and TV series on the big screen.
HBO Asia’s new horror anthology original series “Folklore” to premiere in October
HBO Asia’s first horror anthology original series Folklore takes place across six Asian countries, each episode based on each country’s myths and folklore. Helmed by different directors from the countries, each episode was filmed in the local language of the country it is based in.
Nespresso unveils Master Origin range with stunning rainforest films
Nespresso has unveiled its latest campaign which launches its new Master Origin range. The brand teamed up with JWT, Hogarth, and Gramercy Park Studios to create the series of beautifully crafted films.
HOOQ unveils expansion plans including pay TV
HOOQ has announced the roll-out of over 20 pay TV channels to their premium offering, in partnership with some of the biggest content brands in the industry. The “skinny bundle”, including leading channels such as tvN, AFC, DreamWorks, and others, will be introduced in this first phase.
Initial bouts announced for “ONE: Conquest of Heroes”
ONE: Conquest of Heroes, set for 22 September in Jakarta, will see the biggest and brightest stars take to the ONE Championship cage to showcase their incredible skills. In the main event, reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Yoshitaka Naito of Japan will defend his title against rising star Joshua Pacio of the Philippines.
HOOQ strengthens content team with new appointments
Southeast Asian video-on-demand service HOOQ has appointed Bryan Seah as its Head of Original Productions, and Tina Arwin as its new Head of Content, Indonesia. This is in line with efforts in building its strength in Asia by expanding the content slate on the platform.
Bank BRI selects Hughes to power satellite network
Hughes Network Systems has been selected by PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Bank BRI), a state-owned bank and the largest bank in Indonesia, to deploy its JUPITER System to power services over BRIsat, Bank BRI’s satellite covering Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
HBO GO now available in Indonesia
HBO Asia has announced that their online streaming service HBO GO is now available in Indonesia to all First Media customers who are eligible HBO subscribers. In Asia, HBO GO is also currently available in Hong Kong, Philippines and Singapore.
Warner TV expands to Indonesia and Philippines
Turner’s general entertainment channel launches on Astro’s regional OTT platform.
