B2 – Upper Intermediate
Whether you are a big fan of US TV series or just a couch potato, here’s good news for you. HBO is launching a Spanish service real soon. No specific date yet but officials are saying that it is coming very soon.
Read this article about HBO along with one of the most well-loved TV series Game of Thrones coming to Spain.
The US channel responsible for hit series including Game of Thrones, Girls and True Detective is launching a Spanish service.
Although no exact launch date has yet been confirmed, the streaming platform is expected to be active within days after HBO Spain activated a twitter account with the announcement that it was “coming very soon”.
¡Aquí estamos! No te pierdas nada sobre #HBOEspaña. Muy pronto, lo mejor de HBO y mucho más a un solo click… https://t.co/Dj8courKpp pic.twitter.com/Or29YxApMv — HBO España (@HBO_ES) November 16, 2016
A message from Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who plays Jaime Lannister in the hit series Game of Thrones, and is currently on location in Spain filming Season Seven also had a message to fans.
“Very soon everyone in Spain will be able to watch all the seasons of Game of Thrones fans on HBO España,” he said on in a clip filmed in Seville.
Alguien tiene algo que decir… Síguenos y no te pierdas nada sobre HBO España: https://t.co/Dj8coua9xR @nikolajcw pic.twitter.com/qxAhPiJdAZ — HBO España (@HBO_ES) November 16, 2016
HBO has teamed up with Vodafone to offer the streaming service, with customers able to access it for €7.99 a month, after initial free trial periods.
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It looks like there will be an option for non-Vodafone customers to access HBO España as well, although the price point hasn’t been made public yet.
The US company promises access to an initial catalogue of over 3,000 titles including documentaries, Hollywood blockbusters and kids’ shows.
New episodes of current hits such as The Night Of, Vinyl, Westworld, Divorce, and of course, Game of Thrones will be available as they premiere in the US.
Discussion Questions:
- Would you consider yourself a fan of the show Game of Thrones?
- Why do you think GOT has become of the most famous series of all time?
- What other shows do you enjoy watching and why?
- How much television do you watch everyday?
- Are you happy with the programmes on TV? Why or why not?