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WARNERMEDIA’S HBO GO LAUNCHES ON TAIWAN OPTICAL PLATFORM

Leading Taiwanese multiple-system operator Taiwan Optical Platform (TOP) has expanded its entertainment offering by adding WarnerMedia’s regional streaming service HBO GO.

TAIWAN/SINGAPORE: Leading Taiwanese multiple-system operator Taiwan Optical Platform (TOP) has expanded its entertainment offering by adding WarnerMedia’s regional streaming service HBO GO.

Available to all TOP pay-TV subscribers for an additional NT$99 per month, HBO GO is the SVOD home of some of the most iconic shows and movies ever made.

Clement Schwebig, Managing Director of WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks, Southeast Asia, Pacific and China, said: “It has been quite an impressive journey for HBO GO this year. And while there are other alternative platforms available in Taiwan, our direction is clear – this launch confirms our commitment to the cable-TV ecosystem. TOP joins a growing list of pay-TV partners who we work with to provide even greater value to their subscribers and audience base. This list will continue to grow.”

Together with distributor Yong Xin Multimedia, HBO GO made its Taiwan debut in April 2020 with Taiwan Broadband Communications, followed by KBro, Taiwan Fixed Network, Da-Xin Dian CATV and Pin-Nan CATV in May. It also comes pre-loaded on Kbro’s A1 box.

Liao Tzu-Chen, TOP chief executive officer, added: “HBO GO offers our subscribers a new entertainment experience. For just NT$99 more per month, they will be able to access their favourite shows anytime and anywhere on their mobile device or have an excellent cinematic experience in their own living room through TOP's HA TV+ smart TV box.”

Famous for shows like Game of Thrones and Westworld, HBO GO has exclusive content like Doom Patrol and Love Life, the latest series such as Perry Mason and The Head, as well as blockbusters which include Angel Has Fallen and Uglydolls.

Also available on HBO GO are recent HBO Asia Originals which include Workers, which made up half of the service’s top-10 shows streamed in Taiwan during June*. Other Taiwanese originals include the breakout success The Teenage Psychic (S1 & S2), the six Golden Bell Awards-winning series, The World Between Us. The eight-episode Dream Raider is set to premiere soon and another series, Adventure of the Ring, will debut later in 2020.

Since July 1, HBO GO has also been available in Taiwan directly to consumer on the App Store (NT$150 per month) and on Google Play (NT$149).

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* Source: WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks data, June 2020

App images, HBO Asia Originals with Taiwanese cast and crew (Workers, The Teenage Psychic, Dream Raider, Adventure of the Ring and The World Between Us)

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jkzw71t3o3upwht/AAC8bOe1OOh-zJJVv04V-Q9Da?dl=0

Watch the HBO GO sizzle here.

 

About HBO in Asia

HBO is part of WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks & Sales’ portfolio of brands and available to viewers in 25 territories in Asia. In addition to its award-winning HBO Original series, movies and documentaries, HBO Asia Originals tell compelling stories from around the region. Original programming is supplemented by exclusive, first-run content from major Hollywood and independent studios. In Asia, companion channels and services include HBO Signature, HBO Family, HBO Hits, Cinemax, Warner TV, HBO On Demand, 鼎级剧场 (Ding Ji Ju Chang) as well as Asian channels, Red by HBO and Oh!K. HBO GO is a regional streaming service that offers a mix of originals and acquired content – including kids content from Cartoon Network – available to download or stream anytime, anywhere. Log on to www.hboasia.com and www.hbogoasia.com for more information.

About WarnerMedia

WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including HBO MAX, HBO, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others. WarnerMedia is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T).

About Taiwan Optical Platform

Taiwan Optical Platform Co., Ltd. (TOP) is a Multiple System Operator (MSO) established on August 2, 2006. Today, TOP is Taiwan’s fourth largest MSO, and is working towards comprehensive 4C integration. TOP business includes digital TV service, broadband Internet service, circuit leasing service, with service areas covering Taichung City, Nantou County, Changhua County ,Yunlin County, Chiayi County and Tainan City.

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