MAX: THE NEW STREAMING EXPERIENCE COMING TO SOUTHEAST ASIA, TAIWAN AND HONG KONG ON NOVEMBER 19

by Fanboy SEO · October 28, 2024

New HBO OriginalDune: Prophecy debuts launch day
Creature Commandos, the first title kicking off the new DC Studiosand

Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, to premiere on Max

Product features, subscription plans and pricing announced

PHILIPPINES, OCTOBER 24, 2024 – Max, a brand new streaming experience for Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, will launch on Tuesday, November 19. Bringing together the highest quality entertainment from brands like HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Discovery, AFN, Cartoon Network and HGTV, fans will be able to enjoy blockbuster movies, groundbreaking series, iconic hits, engaging real-life content and family favorites all in one place.

As the exclusive home of HBO Originals, Max will premiere Dune: Prophecy from the expanded universe of Dune on November 19, starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May and Mark Strong. Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

Max will be the entertainment destination for audiences in the region, featuring culture-defining programming including Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Friends, The Last of Us and The White Lotus. Latest series like The Sex Lives of College Girls, The Penguin and The Franchise will also be available on Max.

Joining this amazing collection will be the first show from the new DC Studios, the adult animated series Creature Commandos, written and executive produced by James Gunn, which premieres on Max, December 5.

The highly anticipated premiere of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, a reality competition spotlighting legendary storytelling and fantastical edible creations, hosted by James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) will premiere on Max. Fans of Discovery, TLC, AFN, Food Network, ID^* and HGTV’s real-life programming can look forward to new seasons of Deadliest Catch, Gold Rush, Naked and Afraid, 90 Day Fiancé, Dr. Pimple Popper and Property Brothers.

Featuring the best of Hollywood movies from some of the biggest studios including Warner Bros., Paramount and NBCUniversal, subscribers will have access to the complete Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings movie collections, as well as Oppenheimer, Fast X, The Fall Guy, Despicable Me 4, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Expend4bles, IF, Trolls Band Together, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

With Max’s extensive kids offering, families will be able to stream Batwheels, LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising, Grizzy and the Lemmings: World Tour as well as everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur in Barney’s World.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

From November 19, subscribers can enjoy an elevated streaming experience, complemented by a robust platform and customizable experience that will invite fans to find their favorite stories in a seamless way with Max:

Multiple devices^**:Max will be available on many different devices – phones, tablets, computers, TVs, and other major platforms.

Mobile login: Subscribers can access Max using their mobile number after setting up their account for an easy login experience.

Personalization:Subscribers can create up to five unique profiles, each customizable with favorite characters as avatars, and receive personalized recommendations based on viewing habits.

Localization:Subscribers will have the option to choose their preferred language when using Max’s interface and can also customize their viewing experience with a selection of subtitles and dubbing languages.

Navigation:Providing a more intuitive way of exploring Max, subscribers will be able to explore the content offering in seconds by brand, category or genre using a seamless search function.

My Stuff:Fans can save their favorite content for later in My List or pick up where they left off with Continue Watching.

Download:Subscribers will have the option to download content for offline or on-the-go viewing.

Kid-friendly viewing:Kids streaming experience can be customized with personalized profiles curated with age-appropriate content and parental controls including Kid-Proof Exit as an optional setting to keep kids from accessing other profiles.

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE

Max will offer a choice of different plans^*** and will be available for subscription at www.max.com^****, and via app stores, including the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Max will also be available through local third party service providers^{^}. For additional details on plans and pricing for Max in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, click here.

PHILIPPINES

Mobile (1-month plan at ₱149 | 12-month plan at ₱1,040)

Stream on1 mobile device at once
Standard HD video resolution
Watch only on mobile phone and tablet
15 downloads to watch on the go

Standard (1-month plan at ₱269 | 12-month plan at ₱1,890)

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

Ultimate(1-month plan at ₱399 | 12-month plan at ₱2,790)

Stream on4 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)

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