Oh, come on Astro! Stop being stingy with the Matrix franchise. Why do Ultrabox movie package users have to pay to watch on 4K with 5.1 audio????


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But it's zoomed in on HBO

Was actually expecting them to open up the top and bottom.

Yup, in some movies they broadcast over TV this message appears.
Not the ones that air on HBO(or HBOGO). I just checked Reloaded and that message doesn't appear at all in the beginning. I'm assuming they just take whatever version that is available and just press the "zoom to fill screen". Though I do notice for the most recent movies from WB they don't do this(ie. The Suicide Squad, Dune, Tenet, Nolan Batman trilogy, WW84).

Controversial opinion here. I think it's best they push this to Jan 2022.

I'm guessing in future you will be able to search using voice commands

Probably reserving HBO Go for Ulti customers and MAX for Ultra customers. Gotta make your loyal clients to cough up more money.

Seeing the number of apps listed there shows ASTRO is going after the Android box crowds. And this :
https://soyacincau.com/2021/05/25/astro-hai...ilty-of-piracy/

Did a bit digging and you are correct. Both are the same thing
https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech...-now-vs-hbo-max

Guess this explains those HBO Max intro logo on series like Doom Patrol.

So HBOMAX Asia in the future then.

UPDATE: Variety: Amit Malhotra Departs WarnerMedia HBO Streaming Role in Southeast Asia.
https://variety.com/2022/global/asia/amit-m...sia-1235146091/

Looks like we have to wait longer for HBOMAX in this region.

This post has been edited by John Chaser: Jan 4 2022, 09:02 PM

Air mouse incoming?

Assuming no one resigns.

Tried watching The Ghost & the Darkness on both HBO GO and Astro on Demand. Good lord it feels as if they took DVD RIP and blew it up the screen. The amount of "snow" makes it distracting to watch.

Does the info box take up the whole screen?

Is anyone watching Tokyo Vice over HBOGO?
There are some very jarring jumpcuts.

This post has been edited by John Chaser: Apr 18 2022, 01:46 AM

For a moment there I thought satan has possessed my ultrabox. But it's just some random update.

Finally, can use Hotstar app on Ultrabox. Only problem is I can't seem to enable subtitles using the Astro remote.

Thank you.
After a few tries, it's working now.

Subtitles work and I can see option to display video details similar to Youtube's "stats for nerds".

Guess we have to wait for options to switch between video resolution and stereo/surround sound option.

Wow, there are ads on Ultrabox when playing On Demand movies. F@#$ing scumbags!

Yeah, yeah. I was under the impression it will be limited to the web and astro go app. Wasn't aware they will implement on set top boxes.

This test, was it via HDMI ARC/SPDIF/TOSLINK Dolby Digital 5.1 or just standard stereo?

I'm using chromecast ultra dongle. May I know where do you see the option for 4K, please?

So I decided to purchase a movie from Astro On Demand, "Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal". Enjoyed it.

Then the credits rolled and I noticed one of the sponsors was Disney+. Since I'm subscribed to Disney+ via movie package, I searched on the Disney+ app and was horrified to find it there as well. I blew off RM15.

Morale of the story, if your purchasing any movie via OnDemand always check if it's available on Netflix or Disney+.....if your subscribed to it.