Agnes Rozario (pic), Vice President, Content Group, Astro said: “Our On Demand (OD) offering is becoming an increasingly popular way for customers to watch what they want anytime, anywhere by offering volumes of amazing TV series, movies and entertainment. Since its launch in October 2015, more of our customers are connecting their PVRs and watching OD with – 350,000 connected boxes to date. OD compliments linear viewing with On Demand customers spending an additional 30% watching more content. This shows that Malaysians want to customize their entertainment experience to fit their lifestyle needs.”
“This year, Astro has even more first and exclusive content, and hence, more choices for consumers with a commitment to bring in more same day TV series from the US and UK and as well as Korea, China, Taiwan and Singapore. In addition, we will continue to offer blockbuster movies fresh out of the cinema; as well as exclusive complete TV series.” Agnes Rozario further commented.
“Customers will be pleased as we offer more exciting and exclusive TV series same time and same day as the US this month including;
- Game of Thrones Season 6 (25th April, 9am)
- Silicon Valley Season 3 (25th April, 10am)
- VEEP Season 5 (25th April, 10.30am)
- Vinyl Season 1 (currently airing)
- Empire Season 2 (currently airing)
- The Catch Season 2 (currently airing)
Meanwhile, fans of Korean entertainment would not want to miss out on hot, new series such as Monster (starring Jang Na-Ra), period drama Jackpot (starring Jang Keun-Suk) and romantic comedy Entertainer will be available Same Day as Korea.
The premiere episodes will also be available via On Demand within 24 hours. We continue to bring the latest TVB dramas same time as Hong Kong via On Demand with popular titles, Blue Veins and The Last Healer in Forbidden City currently available. In addition, our local signature Malay titles such as Gempak Superstar and Maharaja Lawak Mega 2016 remain one of our most popular content on OD.
Binge Watch Complete Seasons
Looking to stay in this weekend? Complete seasons and episodes are available on OD such as the entire past seasons and episodes of Game of Thrones, VEEP, Silicon Valley, Sopranos, The Muppets, Stitchers, Shameless, Gotham, Arrow and much more.
Furthermore, you can catch up on complete box sets of Korean dramas such as Descendants of the Sun, She was Pretty, Please Come back Mister and more. No matter what ASTRO subscribers want to watch, OD offers something for every member of the family.