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  • HOOQ Original Production Marlina The Murderer in Four Acts Wins Big At Indonesia Movie Actor Awards 2018

    HOOQ Original Production Marlina The Murderer in Four Acts Wins Big At Indonesia Movie Actor Awards 2018

    MUMBAI: HOOQ Original Production Marlina The Murderer in Four Acts was awarded in the ‘Best Actress’ and ‘Best On-Screen Chemistry’ categories at the Indonesia Movie Actor Awards 2018. Veteran actress Marsha Timothy clinched the ‘Best Actress’ award for her intense performance as Marlina and shared the ‘Best On-Screen Chemistry Award’ with her co-star Dea Panendra.

    Jennifer Batty, Chief Content Officer of HOOQ said, “Marlina The Murderer in Four Acts was our first Indonesian original on the platform and we are delighted that fans are just as appreciative of this film.  We cannot be more proud of the Marlina team for their well-deserved wins at the Indonesia Movie Actor Awards 2018. The overwhelming support from locals towards local films is a strong vote of confidence that HOOQ’s strategy of Building in Asia, for Asia is the way to go.  With the incredible momentum set by Marlina, HOOQ will continue to bring the best local content to Indonesia.”

    Another notable HOOQ Original, Sweet 20, also walked away with both jury and people’s choice awards last night. Slamet Rahardjo was awarded the ‘Best Supporting Actor’ accolade, while Tatjana Saphira and Niniek L. Karim won fans over with their characters in the romantic dramedy musical and took home ‘Favourite Actress’ and ‘Favourite Supporting Actor’ awards respectively. 

    Other HOOQ Original Productions including Yowis Ben, a cult teen drama starring Bayu Skak and Cut Meyriska and directed by Directors Fajar Nugros and Bayu Skak, and Critical Eleven, a romantic crowd-pleaser, were also nominees in the “Favourite Film” category. 

  • 2017’s biggest blockbusters are coming to Hooq this march

    2017’s biggest blockbusters are coming to Hooq this march

    MUMBAI: HOOQ – the largest Video on Demand service in South-East Asia – is proud to announce that it will be bringing 5 powerhouse Hollywood blockbusters from 2017 to its transactional video-on-demand (TVOD) offering, all within the span of a month.

    There is truly something for everybody this March on HOOQ’s TVOD service.  Lovers of animated films can enjoy Pixar’s Coco and comic book fans can rejoice as HOOQ brings you the absolute best that the Marvel and DC Cinematic Universe has to offer with Thor: Ragnarok and Justice League.  Those looking to make a trip to a galaxy far, far away can eagerly await the arrival of Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi and, finally, for the nostalgic lovers of 90s cinema, the highly successful Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle would be a winning choice.

    HOOQ’s Chief Content Officer, Jennifer Batty said, “Our unique partnerships with blockbuster juggernauts like Disney, Warner Bros., and Sony Pictures, truly allows us to bring the world’s premier movie titles to the comfort of our subscribers’ homes straight out of the cinemas.  March is going to be a fantastic month to be a movie buff!”

  • Hooq announces release of first Hollywood original series

    Hooq announces release of first Hollywood original series

    MUMBAI: Hooq is marking its presence as one of the homes of Hollywood original series. The platform announced its first foray into Hollywood originals with Crackle’s The Oath. The series is debuting with all 10 episodes on 8 March 2018 in the US, and it will be fully available on Hooq after 24 hours, from 9 March 2018.

    Hooq chief content officer Jennifer Batty said, “This marks a truly significant milestone for HOOQ Originals. While we continue to blaze a trail for homegrown Asian content and talent, we are now proud to strengthen our offering and bring in the best original content that Hollywood has to offer. With established producers of gritty visual stories like Joe Halpin and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson on the team and not to mention hard hitters like Ryan Kwanten and Sean Bean, we’re confident that we’ve got a winner here. I can’t wait for you all to see it.”

    Set in Los Angeles, this hard-hitting crime drama dives deep into a world of gangs made up of those sworn to protect and defend. The Oath chooses to tread where most cop dramas don’t, shedding light on corruption and “police gang” culture by examining secret societies that are nearly impossible to join. Only a select few make the cut but, once inside, members will do what they must to protect each other from enemies not only on the outside but also from within.

    Hooq CEO Peter Bithos said, “We have always dedicated ourselves to bringing our subscribers the best that Asia and Hollywood have to offer. With The Oath now joining our family of Originals, we’re proud to continue bringing the kind of stories that our customers love and continue to expect from us. This is the first of many to come.”

    Created by Joe Halpin (Hawaii Five-O, Secrets and Lies), the characters and relationships in the series are informed by his first-hand experience working as a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy in South Central for 18 years, 12 of which was as an undercover officer.

    The Oath stars Ryan Kwanten (True Blood), Cory Hardrict (American Sniper, Gran Torino), Katrina Law (Training Day), Arlen Escarpeta (The Magicians), JJ Soria (Animal Kingdom, The Fosters) andGame Of Thrones alum Sean Bean.

  • Hooq hooks CBS’ Jennifer Batty as CCO

    Hooq hooks CBS’ Jennifer Batty as CCO

    MUMBAI: Earlier this year, OTT service Hooq cofounder and chief content & distribution officer Krishnan Rajagopalan relinquished his post, which lay vacant. Today, the burgeoning SVOD’s service’s CEO Peter Bithos announced that the position has been filled as a replacement has been found in former RTL CBS Asia executive vice-president programming Jennifer Batty.

    A 20 year veteran with exposure to channel development and programming in North America, Asia and Europe, Batty will now be bringing all her experience to bear as Hooq’s chief content officer (CCO). She built her career heading up programming at Modern Times Group (Viasat Broadcasting) pay-TV channels across Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, and held various roles at Alliance Atlantis Communications, from content sales to content development in both Europe and Canada.

    “Jennifer understands the region and she knows customers’ media appetite. Her knowledge of Asia combined with her passion for content are assets we welcome to Hooq,” said Bithos.

    High on Batty’s to-do list is building on the OTT service’s previous week’s week’s agreement with Marvel for exclusive SVoD rights to three new series – Marvel’s Inhumans, Marvel’s Runaways and Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger.

    This represents an extension of a deal signed with Disney early in the year. Additionally Hooq is aiming to extend its list of Asian originals with ‘Saranair Love You’ currently playing in Thai cinemas and available on Hooq three months after the last cinematic screening as well as Asian originals co-produced by Hooq from Indonesia including Critical Eleven, Sweet 20 and Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts, which was also recently screened at the Director’s Fortnight at Cannes and this week at the Toronto International Film Festival.

    “The growing access to multiple screens and improved connectivity underscores the reality that linear viewing is on the decline. With Hooq, viewers can choose to watch their favourite shows wherever, whenever they want. More than ever, we must provide compelling programmes and an easy-to-navigate platform to retain viewers,” said Batty.

    Batty was a key member in RTL Group’s expansion into India and then their joint venture with CBS Studios International, launching RTL CBS Entertainment and RTL CBS Extreme.