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The programme kicks off at 3:45 pm every Monday from 2 June. Two
programmes will air back to back, starting with the countdown show
on weekly box office hits in Box Office America, followed
by premieres, blockbusters. There will also be films on the hottest
rising stars in a novel format that changes every week.
Box Office America is a news based special. It includes
a count down of the top ten movies in the US every week. It also
focuses on the latest movie news. There are interviews with stars
and directors every week and HBO gets special access to behind-the-scenes
at film locations. In addition, viewers can find out some interesting
facts and a perspective of the world's best movie-making.
This will be followed by blockbuster movies. There are sub categories
under this which include My Premiere, My Choice. The
latter sees the channel showcasing movies from genres favoured by
the youth as well as flicks that deal with the issues faced by the
youth. Then one can also watch Young Hollywood . The channel
will scout and showcase the "next biggest thing in Hollywood".
Every month, one of Hollywood's finest upcoming, young stars will
be identified and one of his/her best movies will be aired.
In this category, next month, Reese Witherspoon gives arguably
her best performance so far as an obnoxious high school overachiever
running for student body president who finds herself being opposed
by an unlikely candidate in the satire Election.
Speaking on the initiative HBO South Asia MD James P. Marturano
said:" The youth are recognised by HBO as an important group of
audience who should have their own programming slot that is most
convenient for their own viewing. HBO believes in giving the youth
what they want."
"HBO Generation Me is not just another montage of movies
slapped together but the different sub-categories provide an element
of variety and freshness for the brand" Marturano added.
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