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Warner Bros. Discovery to Launch Max in 7 New Markets in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong on November 19

by ikalmayang

Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) announced today  that its streaming service Max will launch on November 19 in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines,  Singapore and Thailand, as well as Taiwan and Hong Kong. Max will be a brand-new streaming experience in the region bringing fans blockbuster movies, groundbreaking  series, iconic hits, engaging real-life content and family favorites through a strong product  experience. 

Max brings together the highest quality entertainment from beloved brands like HBO, Harry  Potter, the DC Universe, Cartoon Network, Max Originals, and the best of Hollywood movies,  as well as can’t-miss programming from Discovery, TLC, AFN, Food Network, ID* and HGTV all  in one place.  

From November 19, subscribers can enjoy an elevated streaming experience on multiple  devices** with an easy to navigate interface including personalized recommendations,  seamless search, genre rails and brand hubs. Providing a more intuitive way of exploring  Max, subscribers can create up to five unique profiles, each customizable with favorite  characters as avatars, receive content picks based on viewing habits and customize profiles  for kids, curated with age-appropriate content and parental controls.

*ID: Investigation Discovery 

**Subject to plan and may vary by provider. 

***Existing HBO GO subscriptions will become Max subscriptions on November 19 and bring subscribers of HBO GO a brand new streaming service. ****Terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit help.max.com. 

JB Perrette, CEO and President of Global Streaming & Games at Warner Bros. Discovery  said: “We are thrilled to bring Max to more consumers in Asia. Max brings together  unparalleled quality content from iconic brands like HBO, Discovery, the DC Universe, Harry  Potter, AFN, and Cartoon Network, as well as Hollywood blockbusters all in one place.  Building on successful launches in the U.S., Latin America and Europe, Asia Pacific represents  the next phase of Max’s globalization, making Max available now in over 72 markets with  more to come in 2025.” 

James Gibbons, President at Warner Bros. Discovery, APAC said: “Warner Bros. Discovery  has long entertained fans across Asia Pacific with culture-defining content from  powerhouse brands. For the first time, this programming will be available in a brand new  streaming app for regional audiences, with Max combining incredible breadth and depth  and a best in class viewing experience.” 

CONTENT OFFERING 

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. Subscribers will also have access to award-winning series, True Detective, Game  of Thrones and Succession, as well as Max Original adult animation Creature  Commandos, the first series out of the new DC Universe under James Gunn and Peter  Safran. 

● 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, Mission  Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire 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, ID* and HGTV will be available in  one streaming destination. Individual brand hubs on Max will feature worldwide hits  including Deadliest Catch, Ghost Adventures, Property Brothers, Gold Rush, Dr. Pimple  Popper and Selena + Restaurant

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

PLANS

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) Max will launch in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong  Kong on November 19. The Max app will be available for subscription through Max.com, and  through select partners – additional details will be announced in the coming weeks.

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