International HBO Max News Thread

[RegularCapital]

As HBO Max is now being rolled out internationally, I think it's time for a separate thread specifically dedicated to news about international versions of HBO Max. So far outside the United States, HBO Max has launched in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a Spanish and Nordic launch on the horizon. As we're in a transitional period of HBO GO to HBO Max, discussion about any international version of the HBO streaming service is allowed on this thread. You can also talk about HBO/HBO Max content on third-party streaming services and TV channels (e.g. NOW, Sky Atlantic, OCS, Crave etc.) if HBO does not directly operate a service in your country (yet).

I can start this thread off with a bit of news, an Indian launch of HBO Max is just around the corner: Exclusive: HBO Max plan details leaked ahead of Indian launch - OnlyTech

 

[Francisque]

it seems inevitable now HBO Max will launch also in GAS, Italy and UK+Ireland, once the contract with Sky runs out

 

[JedSwag]

HBO Max is launching in 6 countries in Europe this October 2021

HBO Max Will Launch in Six Countries in Europe in October (EXCLUSIVE)

HBO Max has revealed the launch date for its first group of European markets this fall.

variety.com

 

[BlooCNBoy02]

The CEE launch is officially postponed to 2022.
Bejelentette az HBO Max magyarországi indulásának időpontját a WarnerMedia - Media1

 

[Francisque]

HBO Max is launching in 6 countries in Europe this October 2021

HBO Max Will Launch in Six Countries in Europe in October (EXCLUSIVE)

HBO Max has revealed the launch date for its first group of European markets this fall.

variety.com

As usual, they don't mention Italy..

 

[J10]

The CEE launch is officially postponed to 2022.
Bejelentette az HBO Max magyarországi indulásának időpontját a WarnerMedia - Media1

It was announced in August that it’ll be available in 2022 in those markets, including CEE and Portugal.

 

[Checkerboard]

There will be a online conference next month about CEE launch in 2022, including Czechia.

HBO Max v Evropě od 26. října, v Česku až v roce 2022

HBO Max, streamovací platforma společnosti WarnerMedia založená na modelu DTC, bude v Evropě spuštěna 26. října 2021. Prvními šesti evropskými zeměmi, kde bude tato revoluční streamovací služba k dispozici, budou Švédsko, Dánsko, Norsko, Finsko, Španělsko a Andorra.

www.parabola.cz

Videotéka HBO Max odstartuje v Česku v příštím roce, nabídne Harryho Pottera i komiksové tituly DC

Společnost HBO Europe dnes oficiálně potvrdila, že spuštění videotéky HBO Max v České republice, na Slovensku a dalších dvanácti zemích proběhne v příštím roce. Přesný termín ani po vydání tiskové zprávy stále není známý. Prvními evropskými zeměmi, které se náhradníka videotéky HBO GO dočkají...

digital.rozhlas.cz

 

[RegularCapital]

Official Press Release: HBO Max To Launch In First European Countries On October 26: HBO Max will be introduced to Europe at a virtual launch event in October. HBO Max To Launch In First European Countries On October 26 | Pressroom

HBO Max coming to Europe in October Preview:


Vodafone Spain confirms HBO partnership as WarnerMedia unveils Max rollout plan: Vodafone España has confirmed that it will be the exclusive operator distribution partner for HBO Max after the service launches in Spain on October 26.

Vodafone Spain confirms HBO partnership as WarnerMedia unveils Max rollout plan - Digital TV Europe

Vodafone España has confirmed that it will be the exclusive operator distribution partner for HBO Max after the service launches in Spain on October 26. The operator said that the new streaming service would form part of its TV offering in the sae was as the existing HBO España service, which...

www.digitaltveurope.com

 

[J10]

Official Press Release: HBO Max To Launch In First European Countries On October 26: HBO Max will be introduced to Europe at a virtual launch event in October. HBO Max To Launch In First European Countries On October 26 | Pressroom

HBO Max coming to Europe in October Preview:


Vodafone Spain confirms HBO partnership as WarnerMedia unveils Max rollout plan: Vodafone España has confirmed that it will be the exclusive operator distribution partner for HBO Max after the service launches in Spain on October 26.

Vodafone Spain confirms HBO partnership as WarnerMedia unveils Max rollout plan - Digital TV Europe

Vodafone España has confirmed that it will be the exclusive operator distribution partner for HBO Max after the service launches in Spain on October 26. The operator said that the new streaming service would form part of its TV offering in the sae was as the existing HBO España service, which...

www.digitaltveurope.com

The promo is in CinemaScope (21:9), and it’s different from the Latin American and the original US App promos, because of the lightning bubbles inside the promo. I thought it’ll be the same in graphics.

 

[SpongeBobFan2004]

Official Press Release: HBO Max To Launch In First European Countries On October 26: HBO Max will be introduced to Europe at a virtual launch event in October. HBO Max To Launch In First European Countries On October 26 | Pressroom

HBO Max coming to Europe in October Preview:


Vodafone Spain confirms HBO partnership as WarnerMedia unveils Max rollout plan: Vodafone España has confirmed that it will be the exclusive operator distribution partner for HBO Max after the service launches in Spain on October 26.

Vodafone Spain confirms HBO partnership as WarnerMedia unveils Max rollout plan - Digital TV Europe

Vodafone España has confirmed that it will be the exclusive operator distribution partner for HBO Max after the service launches in Spain on October 26. The operator said that the new streaming service would form part of its TV offering in the sae was as the existing HBO España service, which...

www.digitaltveurope.com

In one month from now! Also, will there be local content available on HBO Max EU?

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Honestly, I'm not really keen about doing a separate thread for the non-US versions of HBO Max. I just felt the general thread was fine to include news relating to said versions but that's just me.

 

[RegularCapital]

On 19th September HBO Max Spain will announce and preview their first four locally produced original titles at the San Sebastian Festival: "Todo lo otro", "Venga Juan", "Sin novedad" and "¡García!". HBO Max presenta un avance de sus nuevas series originales en el Festival de San Sebastián - mundoplus.tv

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Kamikaze creators Johanne Algren, Kaspar Munk and Ditte Milsted on the service's first Danish original series.

HBO Max’s First Danish Original, ‘Kamikaze,’ Broken Down by Its Makers

Screenwriter Johanne Algren, director Kaspar Munk and producer Ditte Milsted talk ‘Kamikaze,’ a buzz title at Series Mania.

variety.com

 

[Red Arrow]

As usual, they don't mention Italy..

They are not actually launching it anywhere, they are simply renaming the existing HBO services of Portugal, Spain, the Nordic countries and (C)EE to "HBO Max".

 

[RegularCapital]

As usual, they don't mention Italy..

When the cross-European deal with Sky ends, I think it will launch. Sky currently has a deal with Discovery+, and WarnerMedia is merging with Discovery, which makes me think that Sky will at least get an ad-supported version of HBO Max (probably replacing Discovery+) bundled with the movie channels. It seems that Discovery or WarnerMedia (and ViacomCBS) don't want to annoy Sky and want to keep their channels.

 

[Francisque]

HBO Max Confirms European Launch Date & Initial Territories

WarnerMedia will launch HBO Max on October 26 in six European territories, among including Spain and the Nordics.

deadline.com

As expected, WM regrets the deal with Sky Europe

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Israeli crime drama Manayek has been picked up by HBO Max Latin America.

https://www.israelhayom.com/2021/09/19/hbo-max-arte-pick-up-israeli-police-corruption-drama-manayek/

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Warner Media has opened their Asian regional hub in Singapore, which will serves as a stepping stone on launching HBO Max in the continent.

WarnerMedia Opens New Hub in Singapore, Eyeing Launch of HBO Max in Asia

WarnerMedia opened a new regional hub for Asia, excluding China and Japan, in Singapore that will help with the launch of HBO Max in Asia.

variety.com

 

[RegularCapital]

Today was HBO Max's first live event for Europe ready for the SVOD's launch in the Nordics and Spain on 26th October:



Also here's the press release and summary: HBO Max Unveils Its Streaming Platform Ahead of Launch in Europe

HBO Max today announced it will launch in 27 territories during the initial phase of its European rollout, going live in seven new countries in 2022 including the Netherlands, Turkey, Greece, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in addition to the 20 territories already confirmed.

HBO Max brings together the world-renowned brands of Warner Bros., HBO, DC, Cartoon Network and Max Originals in one place for the first time in Europe.

Warner Bros. movies will be available on HBO Max just 45 days after theatrical release this year in the Nordics and next year in Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Greece, Iceland and Central and Eastern Europe.

HBO Max will offer customers outstanding value with the monthly subscription reduced in the Nordics, maintained in Spain and a new annual subscription will offer 12-months for the price of eight.

 

[RegularCapital]

TBI: Television Business International Exclusive: HBO Max could become available in major territories in Europe including France, the UK, Germany and Italy before existing output deals with third-parties expire. Exclusive: WarnerMedia eyes major European markets as HBO Max expands