Max, a brand-new streaming experience for Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, will launch on Tuesday, 19th November 2024. 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 favourites all in one place.
As the exclusive home of HBO Originals, Max will premiere “Dune: Prophecy” from the expanded universe of “Dune” on 19th November 2024, 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.” The 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 on 5th December 2024.
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 favourite purple dinosaur in “Barney’s World.”
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
From 19th November, subscribers can enjoy an elevated streaming experience, complemented by a robust platform and customisable experience that will invite fans to find their favourite 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.
- Personalisation: Subscribers can create up to five unique profiles, each customisable with favourite characters as avatars, and receive personalised recommendations based on viewing habits.
- Localisation: Subscribers will have the option to choose their preferred language when using Max’s interface and can also customise 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 favourite 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: The kids streaming experience can be customised with personalised 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.
MALAYSIA
Standard (1-month plan at RM34.90 | 12-month plan at RM279.90)
• 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 RM52.90 | 12-month plan at RM424.90)
• 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)
