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“Dune: Prophecy” leads Max launch line-up in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong & Taiwan; WBD highlights the streaming experience ahead of 19 November debut
29 October 2024
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) kicks off streaming platform Max in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong on 19 November with Dune: Prophecy followed on 5 December with the first show from the new DC Studios, adult animated series, "Creature Commandos".
WBD has not yet confirmed a locally acquired/produced Asia line-up for Max, which will be available direct to consumer in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong as well as through local partners.
Max will not be available direct to consumer in Taiwan at launch.
Pricing ranges from US$2.57 to US$129.
The cheapest rates are in the Philippines, where rates start at Php149/US$2.57 for the mobile monthly plan, while the Ultimate pack is Php2,790/US$48.20 a year.
In Taiwan, rates go from NT$220/US$6.85 a month to NT$2,990/US$93.22 a year.
In Malaysia, prices are between RM34.90/US$8.02 and RM424.90/US$97.67, while in Hong Kong, rates run from HK$78/US$10 a month to HK$980/US$126.12 a year.
In Singapore, subscription plans start at S$14.48/US$10.97 a month for the standard plan and increase to S$169.98/US$128.78 a year for the Ultimate pack.
In the run up to 19 November, WBD is highlighting an “elevated streaming experience”, including search, multiple devices and capacity for language and other personalisation.
While almost certain to add local content at some point, for now WBD is relying heavily on U.S. titles to drive Max take up.
"Dune: Prophecy", from the expanded universe of Dune, stars Emily Watson and Olivia Williams in the story of two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.
"Creature Commandos" is written and executive produced by James Gunn. The action series follows a group of military super creatures, including a human leader, a werewolf, a vampire, Frankenstein’s monster and a gorgon.
Reality competition show, "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking", hosted by James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) will also premiere on Max,...
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) kicks off streaming platform Max in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong on 19 November with Dune: Prophecy followed on 5 December with the first show from the new DC Studios, adult animated series, "Creature Commandos".
WBD has not yet confirmed a locally acquired/produced Asia line-up for Max, which will be available direct to consumer in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong as well as through local partners.
Max will not be available direct to consumer in Taiwan at launch.
Pricing ranges from US$2.57 to US$129.
The cheapest rates are in the Philippines, where rates start at Php149/US$2.57 for the mobile monthly plan, while the Ultimate pack is Php2,790/US$48.20 a year.
In Taiwan, rates go from NT$220/US$6.85 a month to NT$2,990/US$93.22 a year.
In Malaysia, prices are between RM34.90/US$8.02 and RM424.90/US$97.67, while in Hong Kong, rates run from HK$78/US$10 a month to HK$980/US$126.12 a year.
In Singapore, subscription plans start at S$14.48/US$10.97 a month for the standard plan and increase to S$169.98/US$128.78 a year for the Ultimate pack.
In the run up to 19 November, WBD is highlighting an “elevated streaming experience”, including search, multiple devices and capacity for language and other personalisation.
While almost certain to add local content at some point, for now WBD is relying heavily on U.S. titles to drive Max take up.
"Dune: Prophecy", from the expanded universe of Dune, stars Emily Watson and Olivia Williams in the story of two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.
"Creature Commandos" is written and executive produced by James Gunn. The action series follows a group of military super creatures, including a human leader, a werewolf, a vampire, Frankenstein’s monster and a gorgon.
Reality competition show, "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking", hosted by James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) will also premiere on Max, along with new seasons of "Deadliest Catch", "Gold Rush", "Naked and Afraid", "90 Day Fiancé", "Dr. Pimple Popper" and "Property Brothers".
Max launched in Japan on 25 September in partnership with domestic platform U-Next.
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