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Laugh out loud with MAX Original film Father of the Bride, witness the despair of parents over a missing child in My Son and be inspired by MAX Original documentary Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain.
Ponder the fine line between reality and perception with the brand-new HBO Original series Irma Vep, return to the dystopian Westworld, now in its fourth season, and discover what lies in store for the Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard.
Also, prepare for the theatrical release of Minions 2: The Rise of Gru by enjoying Minions and Despicable Me once more, and catch the series finales of Hacks Season 2, The Staircase, The Baby, Barry Season 3 and The Time Traveller’s Wife – all streaming this month on HBO GO.
Irma Vep
(HBO Original limited series)
Premieres Tuesday, June 7 at 9am on HBO GO and at 10pm on HBO (Astro Ch 411)
Mira, an American movie star disillusioned by her career and a recent breakup, moves to France to star as lead character Irma Vep in a remake of the French silent film classic, ‘Les Vampires’. Set against the backdrop of a lurid crime thriller, Mira struggles as the distinctions between herself and the character she plays begin to blur. Loosely based on the 1996 feature film of the same name, this HBO Original limited series treads the fine line between fiction and reality, artifice and authenticity, art and life. Stars Academy Award® winner Alicia Vikander.
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
(MAX Original documentary)
Premieres Thursday, June 9 on HBO GO
Delve into the uncommon life of the late storyteller, explorer, and chef Anthony Bourdain who took viewers across the globe on his culinary adventures. Directed and produced by Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom).
Father of The Bride
(MAX Original film)
Premieres Thursday, June 16 on HBO GO
Long-married couple Billy and Ingrid are surprised when their eldest daughter Sofia announces a new boyfriend, Adan – who is now her fiancé – and their plans for a quick-turnaround wedding and a new life together in Mexico. This Max Original film is a modern rom-com updated from the timeless classic, illustrating unbreakable family bonds and the funny ways the heart can adapt in the name of love. Stars Andy Garcia, Gloria Estefan, Adria Arjona and Diego Boneta.
Westworld Season 4
(HBO Original series)
Premieres Monday, June 27 on HBO GO and at 9am on HBO (Astro Ch 411)
The Emmy®-winning HBO Original drama series returns to the dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the birth of a new form of life on Earth. Across its first three seasons, the series has received 54 Emmy® nominations, winning 9 Primetime Emmy® Awards – including Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Thandiwe Newton. Also stars Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood and Jeffrey Wright in an ensemble cast.
Original Series Finales: Hacks Season 2, The Baby, Barry Season 3, The Time Traveller’s Wife and The Staircase
Concluding this June on HBO GO
This month, don’t miss these dramatic season finales, with Emmy® and Golden Globe award winner Jean Smart in Hacks Season 2 on Thursday, June 2, Michelle De Swarte in The Baby and Bill Hader in Barry Season 3 on Monday, June 13. Lastly, the intriguing drama The Staircase starring Colin Firth concludes on Thursday, June 9, and catch the outcome of couple troubles with Rose Leslie and Theo James in The Time Traveler’s Wifeon Monday, June 20.
My Son
Premieres Saturday, June 4 on HBO GO
Life spins out of control for a divorced couple in this dramatic unfolding of their child’s kidnapping. When estranged father Edmond receives a call from his ex-wife Joan, frantic with news that their 7-year-old son has gone missing, his quest to find his son leads to some unsettling discoveries. Stars James McAvoy and Claire Foy.
Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
Premieres Saturday, June 11 on HBO GO and at 10pm on HBO (Astro Ch 411)
Bodyguard Michael Bryce and hitman Darius Kincaid are reunited in another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius’s even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid. As Bryce is driven over the edge by his two most dangerous protectees, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and total chaos. Stars Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek and Antonio Banderas.
Despicable Me and Minions
Friday, June 24 at 6pm and 7.30pm on HBO (Astro Ch 411)
Both lovable and despicable, how did Gru become who he is? Get ready for the theatrical release of Minions 2: The Rise of Gru and discover the untold story of one twelve-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest and most despicable supervillain… with the help of his loyal Minions. Meanwhile, relive the ‘Gru-some’ experience of Minions and Despicable Me on HBO (Astro Ch 411).
Magic and More on Cartoon Network
Enjoy all-time favourites with weekly curated selections in Redraw Your Summer and brand-new heroic action in Lego DC Shazam: Magic and Monsters! and Ninjago.
Redraw Your Summer
Daily from 9am on Cartoon Network (Astro Ch 615)
Don’t miss this special programming selection, featuring the world’s most iconic cat and mouse duo in The Tom and Jerry Show and Tom and Jerry in New York. The week of June 6 pairs We Baby Bears and Jellystone!, followed by new episodes of Total Dramarama – and the unceasing antics of Gumball and Darwin in The Amazing World of Gumball. Also, enjoy new episodes of Lamput and a Teen Titans Go! marathon featuring Raven and Starfire on their epic adventure with the Titans across the planet and galaxy.
Lego DC Shazam: Magic and Monsters!
Premieres Saturday, June 4 at 1.30pm on Cartoon Network (Astro Ch 615)
In this adventure-packed film premiere, Shazam is a new hero who aspires to join the Justice League. However, to do so, he must first reveal his identity as 10-year-old Billy Batson. What’s a young boy to do? Tune in to find out!
Ninjago
Premieres Saturday, June 4 at 3pm on Cartoon Network (Astro Ch 615), with a new episode every weekend at the same time
Catch brand-new episodes of Ninjago this June which include ‘Farewell The Sea’ as the Ninjas reunite a year after Nya’s sacrifice to investigate vengestone smuggling, and the appearance of a team of New Ninjas. Next, ‘Public Enemy 1, 2, 3, 4, 5’ follows the Ninjas’ attempt to retrieve Aspheera’s magical staff. Finally, in ‘The Fall of the Monastery’, the Ninjas search for an escape while Master Wu and the others defend the Weapons of Spinjitzu from the Council of the Crystal King.
Celebrate the Man of Steel on Warner TV
Revisit the heroic deeds of Superman on June 12, Superman Day!
Superman Day
On Sunday, June 12 from 4pm on Warner TV (Astro Ch 712 / UnifiTV Ch 451)
Catch Man of Steel and binge-watch five episodes of Superman & Lois S2 in anticipation of new episodes premiering every Wednesday at 9pm, with the finale episode on Wednesday, June 22.
Subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.my/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store for as low as RM23.30/month. You can also access HBO GO via Astro. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.
