Missing Out On Succession & Others? Here's How You'll Be Able To Stream HBO Content In India
For its streaming service JioCinema, Reliance's broadcast division in India has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. in a major effort to bring Hollywood content to the platform.
Since fans learned that they wouldn't have access to the HBO material, many individuals expressed how unfair it is that they can't watch some of their favourite shows. But, looks like there's good news now!
For its streaming service JioCinema, Reliance's broadcast division in India has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. in a major effort to bring Hollywood content to the platform.
One of India's wealthiest and most powerful businessmen, Mukesh Ambani, has won a significant triumph with the new agreement. His Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is the parent company of the JioCinema streaming service.
As per Variety, on the same day as the United States, JioCinema will debut new television series. The arrangement includes returning seasons of True Detective: Night Country, Euphoria, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, and Perry Mason, as well as current and upcoming seasons of HBO's House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, Succession, and The White Lotus.
The HBO original series The Idol, White House Plumbers, The Sympathiser, and The Regime, as well as the classics Game of Thrones, Sex & The City, Big Little Lies, Chernobyl, and Veep, are also included in the arrangement.
The deal also includes Warner Bros. television shows like East New York and Gotham Knights, as well as Max Original series like And Just Like That..., Peacemaker, and The Flight Attendant, as well as premieres like Dune: The Sisterhood, The Batman spinoff The Penguin, and Duster, from J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan.
Clement Schwebig, president, India, Southeast Asia, and Korea, Warner Bros. Discovery, said: ¡°Warner Bros. Discovery¡¯s brands are incredibly popular across India and we are pleased to partner with Viacom18 to bring our premium HBO, Max Original and Warner Bros. content to local fans. This new agreement demonstrates our commitment to South Asia as we seek to entertain audiences across more platforms, and further strengthens the scale of our regional business as a whole.¡±
How to watch?
Currently, there is no subscription charge required to enjoy any JioCinema material. JioCinema is reportedly preparing to introduce Gold, Daily, and Platinum membership options. After discount, the prices could range from Rs 2 to Rs 599 rupees. Except for live events, it would provide users with ad-free material, according to a report in India Today.
Excited much? Be ready to watch your favorite shows again!
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