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#317505 22-Oct-2024 17:00

Sky TV heads off HBO Max app to have HBO Hub on its platform

It has long been rumoured that HBO would launch its Max streaming app in New Zealand – going over Sky’s head to offer its content directly to Kiwi consumers in the same manner as Disney+.

The chatter heated up after HBO’s parent, Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), took control of Three.

But in an expanded Sky TV-WBD deal revealed this morning, Sky TV will remain the exclusive home of Max content.

From October 30, there will be a new Max hub and dedicated HBO linear channel on the new Sky Box, Sky Pod and Sky Go. The Max hub will also feature on Sky’s Neon streaming service.

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#3300003 22-Oct-2024 17:08

No mention of fixing the dire streaming product, just adding more content to it. Guess its still the high seas in that case.

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#3300006 22-Oct-2024 17:26

richms:
No mention of fixing the dire streaming product, just adding more content to it. Guess its still the high seas in that case.

I watch a free movie on Neon on Saturday and if sure the sound was in plain old 2 channel stereo not DD5. 1. It was the latest Aquaman movie.

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#3300333 23-Oct-2024 10:22

old3eyes:
richms:

No mention of fixing the dire streaming product, just adding more content to it. Guess its still the high seas in that case.

I watch a free movie on Neon on Saturday and if sure the sound was in plain old 2 channel stereo not DD5. 1. It was the latest Aquaman movie.

If you were disappointed with the quality, I blame it on your choice of movie as much as anything else. 😄

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#3300448 23-Oct-2024 11:35

Thats a big get for Sky. HBO still producing some of the best shows out there. Looking at you "The Penguin"

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#3301045 24-Oct-2024 12:52

I have had the US Max for about a year now. Obviously, it has HBO's stuff but there is a lot of other good stuff too. It also broadcasts a lot of content in 4k with Atmos. Will Sky's offering match this?

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#3301046 24-Oct-2024 12:54

Caketiger:

I have had the US Max for about a year now. Obviously, it has HBO's stuff but there is a lot of other good stuff too. It also broadcasts a lot of content in 4k with Atmos. Will Sky's offering match this?

They are avoiding answering that so you can only conclude that the answer is no.

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#3301065 24-Oct-2024 14:49

Caketiger:

I have had the US Max for about a year now. Obviously, it has HBO's stuff but there is a lot of other good stuff too. It also broadcasts a lot of content in 4k with Atmos. Will Sky's offering match this?

I'm tempted but it's not exactly a bargain - the 4K/Atmos offer is NZ$35 a month. A bit cheaper buying a year in advance, but I'd hate to purchase that and then lose access for some reason...

Also, the current offer of free sports doesn't improve its value for me! @Caketiger: Do you know if Max ever does decent discounts on monthly or annual plans?

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#3301302 25-Oct-2024 08:48

jonathan18:

I'm tempted but it's not exactly a bargain - the 4K/Atmos offer is NZ$35 a month. A bit cheaper buying a year in advance, but I'd hate to purchase that and then lose access for some reason...

Sky is offering HBO to its existing customers with starter + entertainment at no additional cost, and at $35 p/m to buy standalone this is one heck of a deal

I wonder how long this will be until there is another Sky price increase as this is going to be unsustainable IMHO

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#3301304 25-Oct-2024 08:55

jonathan18:

Caketiger:

I have had the US Max for about a year now. Obviously, it has HBO's stuff but there is a lot of other good stuff too. It also broadcasts a lot of content in 4k with Atmos. Will Sky's offering match this?

I'm tempted but it's not exactly a bargain - the 4K/Atmos offer is NZ$35 a month. A bit cheaper buying a year in advance, but I'd hate to purchase that and then lose access for some reason...

Also, the current offer of free sports doesn't improve its value for me! @Caketiger: Do you know if Max ever does decent discounts on monthly or annual plans?

I agree, it's not a bargain compared to Neon but I am willing to pay more for 4k and better sound quality. Also agree that the sport does not add much unless although there is a lot of obscure cycling. Sadly, I have not seen Max available at a discount although keep your eyes peeled on Black Friday next month.