HBO Asia explained

HBO
Launch Date:[1]
Picture Format:1080i HDTV
Language:English
Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese)
Japanese
Korean
Malay
Filipino
Indonesian
Thai
Vietnamese
Network:HBO
Owner:Warner Bros. Discovery Asia-Pacific
Parent:Home Box Office, Inc.
Country:Singapore
Headquarters:151 Lorong Chuan, New Technology Park 04-05, Serangoon Gardens, Singapore
Former Names:MovieVision (1992–1995)
Replaced:Red by HBO (SatLite Only, Philippines)
Website:Official website (Archive)

HBO Asia is the Asian division of HBO, based out of Singapore. It was originally launched on 1 May 1992 as MovieVision, later rebranding on 1 June 1995 to its current name after being purchased by Home Box Office, Inc. The Singapore-based broadcast network offers channels and services with no advertisements– HBO, HBO Signature, HBO Family, HBO Hits and Cinemax – as well as HBO Go and HBO on Demand. They became the exclusive distributor of BabyFirst in Asia.[2]

HBO was the first American television network to set up its bases in Singapore in 1992, with its production facility based at New Tech Park in Lorong Chuan.[3]

HBO signed an agreement with Singapore Telecom in June 1992 in order to deliver its output to Singapore CableVision's MovieVision channel, as well as other broadcasters in the region.[4]

HBO Asia began 24 hour broadcasts on 1 March 1994 to cater to travellers who come to hotels. It also increased the number of programmes to 70 a month.[5]

HBO Asia was originally a joint veture between Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures. On 16 January 2008 Sony and NBC sold their stakes to WarnerMedia (now Warner Bros. Discovery).[6]

Programming

HBO Asia has licensing deals with the "Big Five" of Hollywood conglomerate film studios:

HBO Central is a monthly program giving information about which movies and series will be shown in the coming month.

New seasons of HBO's Original Series or Original Productions air on Sunday nights/Monday mornings.

Original programming

HBO also aired their Original Series or Original Films from Asian creators which aired on Sunday nights. Some other Asian original title may also simultaneously release in other platform, for example Catchplay, which has co-produce some HBO Asian titles.

TV series

Drama
TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsRuntimeLanguage(s)Status
Grace[7] Horror dramaMiniseries
HalfworldsDark fantasy thrillerRenewed[8]
FolkloreHorror anthologyvarious languagesEnded
Grisse[9] Epic WesternEnded
Food Lore[10] Slice of life anthologyVarious languagesEnded
Invisible Stories[11] Psychological drama/AnthologyEnded
Dream Raider[12] Science fiction mystery dramaEnded
Miss SPeriod action dramaMandarinMiniseries
On the JobAction thrillerFilipinoMiniseries
Who's by Your Side[13] Family thrillerEnded
Scent of TimePeriod romantic fantasyMandarinMiniseries
Comedy
TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsRuntimeLanguage(s)Status
Sent[14] Comedy dramaEnglishEnded
Adventure of the Ring[15] Romantic comedy-dramaMandarinMiniseries
The Accidental InfluencerWorkplace comedyMandarinPending
Unscripted
TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsRuntimeLanguage(s)Status
Traffickers: Inside the Golden Triangle[16] True crime docuseriesEnglishEnded
MarkKim + Chef[17] Cooking showThaiMiniseries
Deane's DynastyReality showThaiPending
Co-productions

These shows have been commissioned by HBO Asia with a partner network.

TitleGenrePartner/CountryPremiereSeasonsRuntimeLanguageStatus
Serangoon RoadPeriod dramaABC/AustraliaEnglishEnded
The Teenage PsychicSupernatural coming-of-age dramaPTS/TaiwanEnded
The Talwars: Behind Closed DoorsTrue crime docuseriesStar World/IndiaEnglishMiniseries
Miss SherlockCrime dramaHulu Japan/JapanJapaneseEnded
The BridgeCrime dramaViu/MalaysiaEnded
The World Between UsPsychological dramaPTS and Catchplay/TaiwanMandarinRenewed[18]
Workers[19] Dark comedy-dramamyVideo/TaiwanMiniseries
The HeadMystery thrillerPending
Trinity of Shadows[20] Crime dramaMandarinEnded
Twisted Strings[21] Comedy thriller/AnthologyMandarinMiniseriesAwaiting release

Films

TitleGenreRelease DateRuntimeLanguage(s)
Dead MineAction horrorEnglish
Master of the Drunken Fist: Beggar SoAction dramaMandarin
Master of the Shadowless Kick: Wong Kei-Ying
Master of the White Crane Fist: Wong Yam-Lam
Master of the Nine Dragon Fist: Wong Ching-Ho
The Garden of Evening MistsRomantic period dramaEnglish
Gensan PunchSports biopic

Censorship

HBO Asia was heavily censored in some Asian countries, with many series such as Sex and the City,[22] The Sopranos,[23] Entourage,[24] The Wire, Hung,[25] Girls,[26] True Blood, Game of Thrones,[27] Boardwalk Empire,[28] True Detective,[29] Westworld,[30] Insecure,[31] Big Little Lies,[32] The Deuce,[33] Succession,[34] Euphoria,[35] [36] [37] [38] I May Destroy You,[39] Perry Mason,[40] Lovecraft Country,[41] Industry,[42] The White Lotus,[43] House of the Dragon,[44] The Last of Us,[45] and The Idol[46] aired in edited versions; certain programmes are not shown in some territories at all.

Typically, movies showcasing gestures like the middle finger, nudity, intense intimacy and vulgar language are edited out. Scenes revealing attire or exposed skin near private areas are commonly censored, especially in predominantly Muslim regions of Southeast Asia (excluding Vietnam). Additionally, depictions of alcohol or pork are often blurred as they are considered haram in Islam.

The HBO-made series Entourage was taken off-air for three weeks by one cable operator in the Philippines, pending clearance by the MTRCB. The entire series continued to air without disruption on all other Philippines cable operators.

In Vietnam, programs broadcast on HBO Asia undergo censorship overseen by Vietnam News Agency. Any film that is judged to contradict or misrepresent the Vietnam War (such as depicting the US as heroes, which contradicts the state's official stance), or critical of the ruling Communist Party of Vietnam, or to contain explicit sexual or gruesome content deemed inconsistent with Vietnamese societal norms, will not be aired. Instead, it will be replaced with another film, accompanied by an on-screen disclaimer indicating that it is a substitute feature replacing a film with sensitive content.[47] Additionally, scenes depicting nudity, violence, or mild profanity are typically toned down.[48]

In China, due to Western product restrictions, and the China-United States trade war, HBO was blocked and restricted, and the replacement is currently Tencent Video and iQIYI.[49] [50]

Channels

NetworkDescriptionWebsite
HBOHollywood films and HBO original seriesOfficial site
HBO HitsHits and blockbuster filmsOfficial site
HBO FamilyFamily oriented films and seriesOfficial site
HBO SignatureCritically acclaimed and original productionsOfficial site
CinemaxAction and suspense moviesOfficial site
HBO On DemandThe best Hollywood films and outstanding HBO originals at your controlOfficial site
BabyFirst24-hour channel for babies and infants distributed by HBO AsiaOfficial site

The live channels remain available on selected pay TV providers as HBO GO not longer provide the live channels in-app and online starting 25 May 2023.[51]

HBO South Asia

HBO South Asia
Launch Date:22 March 2000
Closed Date:15 December 2020
Owner:WarnerMedia International[52] (As of 2019)
Turner International India (earlier)
Picture Format:1080i (HDTV)
Country:India
Language:English
Website:Official website (Archive)

HBO formerly provided a separate feed with commercial breaks for audiences in South Asia, namely India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives. All movie promos in this beam are according to IST. A timeshifted feed for Pakistan was launched in the mid-2000s in partnership with ARY Digital Network.[53] The schedule was same as the Indian feed with the difference being the commercial breaks and timings in PST.

Before the launch of HBO South Asia, HBO tried replicating the premium model in India. But then HBO decided it wasn't commercially viable so the South Asia channel was launched in India and also in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Maldives.[54]

HBO Asia and Eros International launched HBO Defined and HBO Hits across India on 21 February 2013 on Dish TV and Airtel Digital TV. These channels are commercial-free. The content of both the channels include movies as well as most of HBO Original Programming. When the channels launched, the main HBO channel stopped airing original series.[55]

In 2015, HBO had decided to exit the Indian market and license the channel to Turner International India.[56] The channel was revamped in February 2016 after a survey conducted by the channel team to better suit the masses.[57] [58] HBO Defined and HBO Hits would be handled by Star India, however HBO Defined and HBO Hits SD was shut down on 31 December 2015 while HBO Hits HD was replaced by HBO HD on 4 September 2016.[59] It only airs Hollywood movies, as Star India has the rights to HBO Original Programming which are available on Star World and Disney+ Hotstar.[60]

WarnerMedia International announced on 15 October 2020 that HBO South Asia and WB Channel would close down on 15 December 2020. The HBO channel would no longer be available in India and Pakistan, while WB Channel ceased to exist in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and the Maldives.[61]

HBO India had closed down at midnight with the last movie on the SD channel being (completed 1 hour before the shutdown) and the last movie on the HD channel being Memoirs of a Geisha. HBO Pakistan was also closed down at midnight.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: HBO Asia grows by almost 100 percent. 4 March 1996. 14 July 2022. United Press International.
  2. News: HBO Asia strikes agreement to represent BabyFirst, WarnerTV across Asia. Television Asia. 1 December 2009.
  3. News: Three US TV networks eyeing S'pore satellite-link licence . 10 February 2024 . The Straits Times . 2 December 1994.
  4. Web site: 18 June 1992 . US pay-TV operator seals deal with Telecom . 8 August 2023 . The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB).
  5. News: Can't sleep at 3 am? Call the radio deeiay . 27 January 2024 . The Straits Times . 14 May 1994.
  6. Web site: Janine Stein. Associated Press . 2008-01-17 . Sony, NBC exit HBO Asia alliance . 2023-10-24 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  7. News: Tay Yek Keak. TV review: HBO Asia's locally produced horror series Grace is predictable, unconvincing. 23 October 2014. 15 July 2022. The Straits Times. 15 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220715065005/https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/tv-review-hbo-asias-locally-produced-horror-series-grace-is-predictable. live.
  8. Web site: HBO Asia Renews 'Halfworlds' for Third Season, Relocates Series to Philippines. variety.com. 29 November 2019. 19 January 2020. 23 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230123123449/https://variety.com/2019/tv/asia/hbo-asia-renews-halfworlds-third-season-series-in-philippines-1203419572/. live.
  9. News: HBO Asia's Original Period Drama Series GRISSE Premieres Today. 7 March 2019. 15 July 2022. Medium. 15 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220715070507/https://medium.com/warnermediaent/hbo-asias-original-period-drama-series-grisse-premieres-today-b586313eba6b. live.
  10. News: Stream It Or Skip It: 'Food Lore' on HBO, an Asian Anthology Series Winding Food Into the Fabric of Drama. 2 March 2020. 15 July 2022. Decider. 15 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220715065004/https://decider.com/2020/03/02/food-lore-on-hbo-stream-it-or-skip-it/. live.
  11. News: HBO Asia's original anthology drama series INVISIBLE STORIES to premiere in the U.S. on August 3. 30 July 2020. 15 July 2022. WarnerMedia. 15 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220715065005/https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/hbo-asias-original-anthology-drama-series-invisible-stories-premiere-us-august-3?language_content_entity=en. live.
  12. News: HBO Asia Makes Sci-Fi Debut With 'Dream Raider'. 27 July 2020. 15 July 2022. Variety. 23 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230123123449/https://variety.com/2020/tv/asia/hbo-asia-sci-fi-debut-dream-raider-1234716984/. live.
  13. News: Frater. Patrick. Taiwan Drama Series 'Who's by Your Side' Set as HBO Asia Original. 23 August 2020. 15 July 2022. Variety. 23 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230123123449/https://variety.com/2021/streaming/asia/taiwan-series-who-by-your-side-hbo-asia-1235047516/. live.
  14. News: HBO Asia's First Comedy Series 'Sent' Set To Make Its Debut. 6 August 2017. 15 July 2022. Deadline Hollywood. 15 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220715065004/https://deadline.com/2017/08/hbo-asia-sent-comedy-haresh-tilani-singapore-1202143731/. live.
  15. News: Frater. Patrick. HBO Asia Falls For Taiwan Romance Series 'Adventure of the Ring'. 11 November 2020. 15 July 2022. Variety. 23 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230123123449/https://variety.com/2020/tv/asia/hbo-asia-taiwan-romance-series-adventure-of-the-ring-1234829906/. live.
  16. News: Frater. Patrick. 'Traffickers: Inside the Golden Triangle' to Premiere on HBO GO. 6 July 2021. 15 July 2022. Variety. 23 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230123123449/https://variety.com/2021/streaming/asia/traffickers-golden-triangle-hbo-go-1235012269/. live.
  17. Web site: Shackleton. Liz. Warner Bros Discovery Launches Trio Of Thai HBO Originals; 'Khun Pan 3' & Two Unscripted Shows. Deadline Hollywood. June 19, 2023. June 13, 2024.
  18. Web site: Frater. Patrick. 'Itaewon Class' Remake 'Fired Up' Sets Taiwan Cast for DaMou, KOKO and HBO Asia. Variety. 8 November 2023. At an event held within the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) on Thursday, the two companies also confirmed plans for a second season of “The World Between Us,” a 2019 drama series that premiered on Taiwan’s Public Television Service and regional streamer Catchplay.. 11 November 2023.
  19. News: Brzeski. Patrick. HBO Asia to Produce Taiwanese Original Series 'Workers'. 14 April 2020. 15 July 2022. The Hollywood Reporter. 15 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220715072653/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-asia-produce-taiwanese-original-series-workers-1290166/. live.
  20. News: McCarty. Stephen. Murder, corruption and a nagging cold case in HBO's Trinity of Shadows, Taiwan-set police drama with a realistic tone. 27 June 2021. 15 July 2022. South China Morning Post. 15 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220715072652/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/3138817/murder-corruption-and-nagging-cold-case-hbos. live.
  21. News: Iglesias. Iza. New HBO Asia Original series 'Twisted Strings' preems tonight. 27 March 2022. 15 July 2022. The Manila Times. 3 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220603034340/https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/03/27/the-sunday-times/arts-awake/new-hbo-asia-original-series-twisted-strings-preems-tonight/1837730. live.
  22. News: Singapore lifts Sex and City ban . 16 July 2004 . 2 July 2016 . BBC News . 17 June 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160617184219/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3900241.stm . live .
  23. Web site: 10 January 2019 . 20 years later and this piece of advice still stands. #Sopranos20 . . 20 January 2023 . 20 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230120133158/https://twitter.com/hboasia/status/1083211832989495297 . live .
  24. Web site: 15 April 2009 . Can't wait for the premiere of ENTOURAGE tonight at 10.30pm on HBO! . . 20 January 2023 . 23 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230123123450/https://twitter.com/HBOAsia/status/1522200676 . live .
  25. Web site: 6 December 2010 . Tonight on HBO, 2 back-to-back HBO Original Series: ENTOURAGE 7 at 9pm and HUNG 2 at 10pm (1hr earlier Thai.Jkt). Settle in for some fun! . . 20 January 2023 . 20 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230120132449/https://twitter.com/HBOAsia/status/11726482757918721 . live .
  26. Web site: 13 January 2017 . The final season of #Girls premieres Monday, Feb 13 at 10PM (9PM JKT). . . 20 January 2023 . 23 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230123123450/https://twitter.com/HBOAsia/status/819703025195479041 . live .
  27. Web site: Winter is Coming: Game of Thrones on HBO Asia . 28 August 2011 . 2 July 2016 . 11 July 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160711225316/http://www.herebegeeks.com/tv/game-of-thrones-on-hbo-asia-tonight/ . live .
  28. Web site: Boardwalk Empire will have Asian premiere tonight on HBO . 6 January 2011 . 3 January 2023 . 3 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230103181000/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/7430/boardwalk-empire-will-have-asian-premiere-tonight-on-hbo . live .
  29. Web site: 14 January 2019.
    1. TrueDetective Season 3 is premiering in 5 minutes!!!
    . Twitter. 3 January 2023. 3 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230103181000/https://twitter.com/HBOAsia/status/1084629962139693056. live.
  30. Web site: 2 September 2016 . Every hero has a code. #Westworld premieres same time as US on Monday Oct 3 at 9AM (8AM THAI.JKT) on @HBOAsia . . 3 January 2023 . 23 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230123123451/https://twitter.com/hboasia/status/771508760460132352 . live .
  31. Web site: 31 July 2016 . Insecure Trailer . . 3 January 2023 . 3 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230103180959/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4-6iEz8VN4 . live .
  32. Web site: 31 May 2019 . BIG LITTLE LIES Season 2 . Facebook.
  33. Web site: 3 August 2017 . THE DEUCE OFFICIAL TEASE . YouTube.
  34. Web site: 16 May 2018 . Take what's yours. The new original series Succession premieres June 3 at 10PM after Westworld. . . 3 January 2023 . 23 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230123123510/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHBOAsia%2Fphotos%2Ftake-whats-yours-the-new-original-series-succession-premieres-june-3-at-10pm-aft%2F10160394235945613%2F . live .
  35. Web site: 6 February 2022. HBO's Euphoria: Not Your Average Teen Drama. Hype Singapore. 3 January 2023. 10 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221210130359/https://hypesingapore.com/index.php/2022/02/08/hbos-euphoria-not-your-average-teen-drama/. live.
  36. Web site: 2 March 2022 . Is 'Euphoria' in 'Game of Thrones' territory when it comes to viewership? . 30 January 2023 . Malay Mail . en . 8 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230108055617/https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2022/03/02/is-euphoria-in-game-of-thrones-territory-when-it-comes-to-viewership/2044868 . live .
  37. News: Asilo . Rito P. . 27 February 2022 . 'Euphoria's' fabulous femmes on sex, drugs, booze and violence . 30 January 2023 . . en . 8 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230108055617/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/439248/euphorias-fabulous-femmes-on-sex-drugs-booze-and-violence . live .
  38. Web site: de Souza . Alison . 10 January 2022 . Actress Zendaya says Euphoria not glamorising sex and drug use . 30 January 2023 . . en . 8 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230108055625/https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/actress-zendaya-says-euphoria-is-not-about-trying-to-glamorise-sex-and-drug-use . live .
  39. Web site: 3 June 2020 . I May Destroy You Official Teaser . . 4 January 2023 . 4 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104154035/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx6bJpGSzd0&gl=US&hl=en . live .
  40. News: 22 June 2020. First Look: Tired formula gets a fresh spin in 'Perry Mason'. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 4 January 2023. 4 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230104144857/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/380166/tired-formula-gets-a-fresh-spin-in-perry-mason. live.
  41. Web site: 22 July 2020 . Lovecraft Country . . 3 January 2023 . 3 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230103181000/https://www.facebook.com/HBOAsia/videos/415615536005782/ . live .
  42. News: 21 December 2020. Women on top. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 20 January 2023. 20 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230120132440/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/399617/women-on-top#ixzz6hCgd6LVL. live.
  43. Web site: 17 July 2021 . Paradise is no vacation. See what's to come in the weeks ahead at #TheWhiteLotus Resort & Spa. ⛱️ The White Lotus, a new social satire drama series, is now streaming on HBO GO, with new episodes every Monday. . . 3 January 2023 . 17 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210717030016/https://twitter.com/HBOAsia/status/1416231183990460416 . live .
  44. Web site: 23 August 2022 . HBO Asia's House of the Dragon roars to life in SEA marketing blitz . 3 January 2023 . 3 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230103180959/https://www.marketing-interactive.com/hbo-asia-s-house-of-the-dragon-roars-to-life-in-sea-marketing-blitz . live .
  45. Web site: 29 November 2022 . 'The Last Of Us' to premiere on HBO GO in January 2023 . . 3 January 2023 . 27 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221227113644/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/the-last-of-us-premiere-hbo-go-january-2023/ . live .
  46. Web site: Sanika. Achrekar. 18 April 2023. HBO's 'The Idol' starring BLACKPINK's Jennie will premiere this June. Lifestyle Asia.
  47. Web site: November 12, 2019. HBO Film on Vietnamese Cuisine Pulled From Schedule Over Racy Sex Scenes. Saigoneer. en-US.
  48. News: Clayfield. Matthew. July 3, 2015. How exactly do you sanitise Game of Thrones? Find out in Vietnam. ABC News. en-AU.
  49. Web site: Chow. Vivienne. 2018-06-27. HBO's Website Remains Blocked in China, but Its Shows Aren't. 2021-10-15. Variety. en-US. 28 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211028164339/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/john-oliver-hbo-china-game-of-thrones-website-1202859077/. live.
  50. Web site: 2018-06-25. China blocks HBO after John Oliver parody of Xi Jinping. 2021-10-15. the Guardian. en. 23 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211023232243/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jun/25/china-blocks-hbo-after-john-oliver-parody-of-xi-jinping. live.
  51. HBOAsia. 1661946374001430528. From 25 May 2023, Live channels will no longer be accessible on the HBO website and applications. However, the channels are still available on a number of partner-owned and operated platforms. Please connect with your local operators to find out more.. 26 May 2023. 28 May 2023.
  52. Web site: Pogo & Cartoon Network go local with India Originals. Exchange4media. Tasmayee Laha. Roy. 5 March 2020. 24 September 2020. 5 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220205083157/https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/pogo-cartoon-network-go-local-with-india-originals-103113.html. live.
  53. News: HBO Discontinues Transmission in Pakistan After 20 Years. 16 December 2020. 14 July 2022. Wow 360. 14 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220714133122/https://wow360.pk/hbo-discontinues-transmission-in-pakistan-after-20-years/. live.
  54. Web site: HBO Asia May Expand Ad-Supported Approach. OSBORNE. MAGZ. Multichannel. 21 August 2000. en-us. 2019-12-22. 22 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191222095549/https://www.multichannel.com/news/hbo-asia-may-expand-ad-supported-approach-156487. live.
  55. News: HBO Defined and HBO Hits go on-air. Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. 2018-01-23. en-US. 24 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180124070802/http://www.exchange4media.com/IndustryBriefing/HBO-Defined-and-HBO-Hits-go-on-air_49965.html. live.
  56. News: Is HBO giving up on its India market?. Kohli-Khandekar. Vanita. 2014-12-19. Business Standard India. 2019-12-22. 22 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191222095544/https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/is-hbo-giving-up-on-its-india-market-114121900008_1.html. live.
  57. Web site: HBO India gets branding, packaging revamp. afaqs!. 12 February 2016 . 2019-12-22. 22 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191222095547/https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/47116_hbo-india-gets-branding-packaging-revamp. live.
  58. News: Malvania. Urvi. 2016-02-24. HBO moves from niche to mass. Business Standard India. 2020-12-17. 4 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220704063654/https://www.business-standard.com/article/management/hbo-moves-from-niche-to-mass-116022401099_1.html. live.
  59. News:
    1. Experience The Magic with HBO HD!
    . 2016-09-06. Turner. 2018-01-23. en. 24 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180124070717/http://www.turner.com/pressroom/experience-magic-hbo-hd. live.
  60. Web site: Fox's Star India Strikes Exclusive Deal for HBO Originals. The Hollywood Reporter. 2 December 2015. en. 2019-12-22. 7 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190407175501/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foxs-star-india-hbo-content-845061. live.
  61. Web site: Team. AnimationXpress. 2020-10-15. WarnerMedia to cease HBO and WB TV channels in South Asia by 2020 end; to invest more on kids channels. 2020-10-15. AnimationXpress. en-US. 18 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018183358/https://www.animationxpress.com/animation/warnermedia-to-cease-hbo-and-wb-tv-channels-in-south-asia-by-2020-end-to-invest-more-on-kids-channels/. live.