hbo asia

Dec 10, 2012

HBO taps subscription-reliant ad-free model in India

SINGAPORE - In an effort to tap a new subscription-based model, HBO Asia announced the launch of two new ad-free channels: HBO Defined and HBO Hits for pay TV users in India.

Sep 10, 2012

HBO Asia to launch its first original series

SINGAPORE – HBO Asia is making its first foray into original series, launching a prime-time, locally produced drama in collaboration with ABC TV.

Jun 27, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: HBO Asia's 20th anniversary celebrations

Around 100 HBO staff gathered at The Still Bar in Singapore this month to celebrate the channel's 20th anniversary in Asia. HBO launched in Asia in 1992 with an 18-hour-a-day home movie channel. It now programs and packages five 24-hour, subscription Hollywood English blockbuster movie channels across the region. HBO also marked the 20th anniversary milestone by scheduling a 'Billion dollar month'—a nightly line up of Hollywood blockbusters that grossed billions in box office receipts.

Nov 29, 2011

HBO gets to work on first Asia-made feature

BATAM - HBO Asia has begun shooting for its first-ever Asia-made feature film, linking up with Singapore-based Infinite Studios and new soundstage facilities in Batam, Indonesia, for the action-horror movie 'Dead Mine'.

Oct 28, 2011

HBO On Demand debuts in Indonesia

JAKARTA - HBO Asia has debuted HBO On Demand in Indonesia, after several enhancements made to its various channels.

Apr 18, 2011

HBO Asia's Boardwalk Empire party

HBO Asia hosted a Boardwalk Empire-themed party in Manila on 6 April 2011 to coincide with the recent Philippine Cable Television Association (PCTA) show. Over 350 guests attended the event held at Hooters.