Based in Singapore, he will oversee HBO Go and the eventual rollout of HBO Max in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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APOS speakers outline Asia streaming expansion plans
Global and regional streamers mapped out their strategies for expansion in the Asia Pacific region at MPA’s virtual APOS conference (Sept 7-9).
WarnerMedia announces 45-day window for theatrical titles in Asia
Warner Bros titles will be streamed on HBO Go as soon as 45 days after their theatrical premiere in markets including Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
WarnerMedia, Catchplay team on Hou Hsiao-hsien series Twisted Strings
Taiwanese auteur Hou Hsiao-hsien executive produced the series, which is directed by Huang Xi and stars Lee Kang-sheng.
Venice selection On The Job to debut on HBO Go in Asia
Select episodes from the six-part thriller, directed by the Philippines’ Erik Matti, will screen in competition at Venice film festival.
HBO Asia launches original documentary series Traffickers
Three-part mini-series follows three infamous drug kingpins in Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.
Amit Malhotra to head HBO Max in SE-Asia and India
Malhotra will oversee the launch of the WarnerMedia service in Southeast Asia, as well as explore opportunities in India.
HBO Asia to produce Chinese-language dramas Legacy, Trinity Of Shadows
Legacy involves several talents from popular Chinese drama, Story Of Yanxi Palace, while Trinity Of Shadows is a co-production with Taiwan’s Catchplay and Hong Kong’s ViuTV.
WarnerMedia unveils Thai-language original series Forbidden
Eight-part series stars Krissanapoom Pibulsonggram and is co-directed by Anucha Boonyawatana and Korean-American filmmaker Josh Kim.
Sony acquires Crunchyroll from AT&T for $1.2bn
Anime-focused streamer was part of AT&T’s WarnerMedia and will now be combined with Sony’s rival streaming service Funimation.