iflix Unveils New Exclusive and Original Content for Southeast Asia

iflix has unveiled its new localized content plans focusing more on first-run local movies direct from cinema and a bold slate of original programming designed for the Southeast Asian crowd. Following an increasing demand for more local films, iflix is working with the region’s best producers to bring subscribers their favorite local movies to stream or download. The company recently signed a first-look multi-year output deal with Skop Productions Group (Skop) and Viper Studios Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s leading independent studio. Their hits include "Munafik", "KL Gangster" and "Villa Nabila". The agreement will make many of the studio’s library classics available on iflix. As part of the companies' collaboration, iflix will also commission Skop to produce an exclusive new mini-series, more details to be provided at a later date.

The company is pleased to announce, that in partnership with Screenplay Productions, the studio behind iflix exclusive hit movies, "I Love You from 38,000 Feet" and "Promise", it has commissioned its first major original drama series, "Magic Hour". The eight-part romantic teen drama will be a sequel to the 2015 box-office hit Indonesian film of the same name. The movie’s twin leads Dimas Angarra and Michelle Zuidith, two of the country’s hottest young stars will reprise their roles in the series.

iflix has additionally commissioned edgy, no holds barred comedy series, "Oi! Jaga Mulut" (Malaysia) / "Huy! Bibig Mo" (Philippines) / "Oi! Jaga Lambe" (Indonesia). Roughly translated as “Watch Your Mouth”, the audacious, new uncensored multi-territory stand-up comedy format will be filmed in front of a live studio audience in each country and published as its own local show. The original eight-part series is a bold experiment showcasing the kind of humor previously only heard in comedy clubs, featuring both established and promising new trailblazers in the raw, rude and downright hilarious underground comedy scenes. The series will be hosted by comedic icons Haniff Hamzah in Malaysia, Ramon Bautista in the Philippines and Ananda Omesh in Indonesia.

Now available in 10 markets across Asia with recent launches in Pakistan, Vietnam and Myanmar, iflix additionally announced its Joint Venture with Zain, iflix Arabia, to make its world class service available in the MENA region. For new subscribers, iflix offers a complimentary one-month trial with full access to its service, features, and content. Go to www.iflix.com, or download the app from the Google Play or Apple App Store to register.