11/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/18/2024 21:43
SINGAPORE, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 - Max, the leading streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery is officially live and available to stream in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, as well as Taiwan and Hong Kong. Starting today, subscribers can enjoy iconic brands including HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Cartoon Network and Max Originals, the best and biggest selection* of fresh Hollywood movies, as well as can't-miss real-life programming from Discovery, TLC, AFN, Food Network, ID** and HGTV.
The launch of Max is marked by the premiere of the highly anticipated HBO Original Dune: Prophecy, as well as Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, hosted by James and Oliver Phelps. New premieres later this month include blockbuster movies, Twisters, Expend4bles andIF, Max Original film Sweethearts, and season three of HBO Original drama series The Sex Lives of College Girls.
Subscribers have access to Hollywood hits like Trap, The Nun, Meg 2: The Trench, Barbie, Godzilla vs Kong: The New Empire,Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Dune: Part Two,Wonka, and the full movie collections of Harry Potter, The Lord of the Ringsand The Matrix, as well as DC movies including Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom, The Flash and The Batman franchise. Premium series include Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, The White Lotus, Succession, Euphoria, True Detective, And Just Like That… and The Penguin. Max is also home to iconic hits from Warner Bros. Television, including Friends, captivating real-life stories like Gold Rush, Deadliest Catch, Naked and Afraid and90 Day Fiancé, as well as family favorites, Adventure Time, My Adventures with Superman, We Bare Bears and Barney's World.
Fans can look forward to upcoming premieres of the best of Hollywood movies from some of the biggest studios, including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,Despicable Me 4,Kung Fu Panda 4,The Fall Guy,Subservience, Hellboy: The Crooked Man, A Quiet Place: Day One andMax Original adult animated series,Creature Commandos.All-time fan favorites The Big Bang Theory, House, The Office, The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural and much more will also be available to stream on Max in the coming months.
JB Perrette, CEO and President of Global Streaming & Games at Warner Bros. Discovery, said: "Max's first direct launch in Asia Pacific marks another major milestone in the worldwide expansion of Max, now the fastest growing global streaming service. We look forward to delighting fans across the region with our iconic brands and franchises and are still early in our growth as we look forward to rolling Max out in many more markets in 2025 and 2026."
James Gibbons, President of Asia Pacific at Warner Bros. Discovery, said: "From Harry Potter to Friends, House of the Dragon, HBO, DC, the greatest* collection of fresh Hollywood blockbuster movies and more, Max subscribers can enjoy world-class content with a new seamless streaming experience and personalization to curate their own viewing. Offering a choice of subscription plans to suit different needs, and availability through many of the region's leading partner platforms, it's easy for local fans to start enjoying Max."
Max provides a consumer-centric streaming experience, where subscribers can personalize their profiles, receive personalized recommendations based on viewing habits and choose their preferred language on Max's interface. Profiles can also be created for kids, curated with age-appropriate content and parental controls for kid-friendly viewing. Finding content on Max has never been easier with the intuitive search function. Subscribers can also save their favorite content, pick up where they left off with Continue Watching or download to watch on the go.
Max will offer a choice of different plans, including a mobile plan in select markets such as Indonesia and the Philippines. The Mobile plan^ allows subscribers to stream on one mobile device at once and enjoy up to 15 downloads for offline viewing, the Standard plan allows subscribers to stream on two devices at once and download up to 30 titles for offline viewing and the Ultimate plan allows subscribers to stream on four devices simultaneously with 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos as available and enjoy up to 100 downloads for offline viewing (limits apply). To start streaming with Max or learn more about plans and pricing for Max in Southeast Asia, Taiwan^^ and Hong Kong, visit www.max.com.
Max is available on leading devices and platforms*** in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong and is also launching on Amazon Fire TV and VIDAA OS in launch markets. Max is available on smart TVs (Samsung, LG and Android TV™), via streaming devices (Apple TV and Google Chromecast™), as well as mobile and tablets (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android™), and online at Max.com^^ (subject to price plan). Max is also available through selected distribution partners in each market.
Follow #MaxAsia for more updates on Max.
*In comparison to other streaming providers available in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong as of November 2024.
**ID: Investigation Discovery
***Subject to plan and may vary by provider.
^Mobile plan available in Indonesia and Philippines
^^In Taiwan, subscriptions to Max are available through Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or select partners.
About Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, discovery+, BluTV, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, Max, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Film Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit http://www.wbd.com.
About Max
Max is the premier global streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery that delivers the most unique and captivating stories, ranging from the highest quality in scripted programming, movies, documentaries, true crime, adult animation, and live sports and news (where available). Max is the destination for prestigious entertainment brands such as HBO, Warner Bros., Max Originals, DC, Harry Potter, as well as iconic shows like Friends, all in one place. www.max.com