Warner Bros. Discovery to launch MAX in 7 new markets

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Warner Bros. Discovery to launch MAX in 7 new markets

Writer: Heidi Hsia

Globalisation of Max continues with the launch of brand-new streaming service

16 Oct- Streaming service Max, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD), is set to debut on November 19 in several Asian markets. The launch will cover Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Max aims to offer a fresh streaming experience in these regions, featuring a wide array of content including popular movies, original series, classic shows, reality programming, and family-friendly entertainment.

The platform will consolidate content from various well-known brands under the Warner Bros. Discovery umbrella. This includes material from HBO, the Harry Potter franchise, DC Universe, Cartoon Network, and Max Originals. Additionally, it will feature Hollywood films and popular shows from networks like Discovery, TLC, AFN, Food Network, and HGTV.

Starting November 19, subscribers can access Max on various devices, enjoying a user-friendly interface with personalised recommendations and efficient search capabilities. The service allows for up to five distinct user profiles, each of which can be customised with character avatars. Content suggestions will be tailored based on individual viewing habits. For younger viewers, there's an option to set up kid-friendly profiles with age-appropriate content and parental controls.

Fans will be able to watch "IT: Welcome to Derry"

"The White Lotus" is a hit series on HBO MAX

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Max will offer a collection of fan favorite content from theatrical hits, culture-defining shows, best in class real-life stories across food, home, lifestyle and documentaries, as well as family favorites.

As the exclusive streaming home for groundbreaking HBO Originals, Max will feature a slate of exclusive stories including new series "Dune: Prophecy", the "Game of Thrones" prequel, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms", "IT: Welcome to Derry", the upcoming Harry Potter series, and new seasons of "House of the Dragon", "The White Lotus" and "The Last of Us".

Max will feature the best of Hollywood movies, including the full Harry Potter movie collection, "Dune: Part Two", "Barbie", "Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom", "Wonka" and the upcoming premiere of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice".

Fans of Warner Bros. Discovery's beloved collections will be entertained by "Friends", the DC Universe, The Conjuring Universe, "The Matrix" and "Sex and the City".

For the first time, real-life stories from Warner Bros. Discovery's renowned unscripted programming from Discovery, TLC, AFN, Food Network, and HGTV will be available in one streaming destination.

Max will be home to kids brands Cartoon Network and CARTOONITO offering a wide selection of content for kids and families from "Adventure Time" and "We Bare Bears" to "Looney Tunes" and "Teen Titans Go!".

"We Bare Bears" is one of the shows for kids

MAX will also be releasing "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"

Max will offer a choice of different plans. Full details about pricing will be announced in the coming weeks and will vary by country and provider.

Mobile

Stream on 1 mobile device at once
Standard HD video resolution
Watch only on mobile phone and tablet
15 downloads to watch on the go

(The Mobile plan is available in Indonesia, Philippines, and via select providers in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.)

Standard

Stream on 2 devices at once
Full HD video resolution
Watch on more devices, including TVs
30 downloads to watch on the go

Ultimate

Stream on 4 devices at once
4K UHD and Dolby Atmos as available
Watch on more devices, including TVs
100 downloads to watch on the go (limits apply)

The Max app will be available for subscription through Max.com, and through select partners - additional details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Cinema Online, 16 October 2024