The four new channels are Star Group’s FX, plus HBO Hits, HBO Signature, and HBO Family.
FX from Star offers a variety of popular U.S. comedies and drama series such as Spooks, Family Guy, JAG, Frasier, Californication, Alias, Saving Grace, MacGyver, and Disorderly Conduct.HBO Hits is a movie channel completely dedicated to blockbuster hits. It features US 100 box-office movies in the year they were released and/or hits that garnered Oscar®/Golden Globe® wins and/or nominations.HBO Signature pushes the limits, dares to be provocative, and keeps viewers entertained with the latest movies and series, including award-winning HBO Original Productions. http://www.hboasia.com/hits/about_channel• Event of the Month – An exclusive television series scheduled over consecutive nights for uninterrupted viewing.• Friday Picturehouse – Brand-new exciting movies premiering for the first time on Asian television every Friday 10pm (SIN) (11pm Palau).• Sunday Originals – More groundbreaking, edgy and award-winning HBO Original Movies or Series every Sunday at 10pm (SIN) (11pm Palau).For more information visit http://www.hboasia.com/signature/about_channelHBO Family offers wholesome, entertaining and fun movies suitable for the entire family 24-hours a day, commercial-free, including premieres of movies with special themes every Sunday at 6pm. http://www.hboasia.com/family/about_channelFX will be shown on Channel 5 in the Basic Service Package, replacing Star World which is being withdrawn from Palau as of July 1, 2009 by distributor Star Group Ltd. due to licensing issues. HBO Hits will be included in the Star Select Premium Package, replacing Star Movies which is also being pulled by Star Group effective July 1. Star Select includes six channels for $6 per month, discounted from the tariffed rate of $10 per month until further notice. HBO Signature and HBO Family are available together as a new premium package “HBO Extra” at only $10 per month. From July 1-31, 2009, PNCC will offer free activation for all DTV premium packages, with a free gift of a TV logo item for each sign-up (while supplies last). Premium Packages include: Star Select, HBO, Cinemax, SuperBasic (ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox & PBS), and the new HBO Extra.For a complete listing of the new channel lineup, just check Channel 6. For more information on PNCC Digital TV subscription packages, call PNCC at 488-9000.
