Astro Originals Introduces 1st Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Premium TV Series in Malaysia, ‘Gamers Mangkuk’
Astro Originals presents ‘Gamers Mangkuk’, Astro Shaw’s maiden foray into the e-gaming phenomenon, in collaboration with MOONTON Games. This comedy series tells the story of Tam, Napi, Lee, Maya and Theeban; five ardent gamers who embroil themselves in a competition of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Malaysia (MPL MY) to be crowned as the next generation of the country’s professional esports athletes. ‘Gamers Mangkuk’ will be aired on 1 December, every Friday at 9 p.m. on Astro Premiere (Ch 410) or streamed as early as 12 midnight via On Demand and Astro GO on the same day.
Directed by Hyrul Anuar, a young director with an extensive experience in film and advertisement as well as written by Sham Hashim, Bainun Waheeda and Haris M. Nor, this marks Astro Shaw’s first esports series that stars a diverse star-studded cast including Amir Ahnaf (Napi), Taufik Izmir (Napi), Nick Davis (Lee), Sara Mack Lubis (Maya) and Sathisvaran (Theeban) as the leads. The series is also supported by the industry’s other great acting talents including Amelia Christie (Vie), Josiah Hogan (Slayer), Nadia Brian (Aleya), Taqim Zaki (Abang Long), Khatijah Tan (Hajah Munah), Louisa Chong (June) and Puteri Qaseh (Madness).
Executive Producer of ‘Gamers Mangkuk’ and Vice President and Head of Astro Shaw and Malay Nusantara business Raja Jastina Raja Arshad says,“Gamers Mangkuk is a premium local drama that evolves around esports as its main narrative, and it shows our support towards the booming esports industry. The series just doesn’t boil down to the competitiveness of the industry, but it also focuses on the challenges in attaining one’s dream as well as the social conflicts that exist within the community. Gamers Mangkuk can be enjoyed by all walks of life, aficionados of the game or even those who aren’t fans. We hope our premium drama can impart a unique entertainment experience, whilst inspiring the audience as well as broadening the esports horizon through a widen perspective.”
Director of ‘Gamers Mangkuk’, Hyrul Anuar says, “Gamers Mangkuk highlights the Generation Z. Nonetheless I have included elements and entertainment values for the general audience as well as accentuating the narrative in a comic concept. Amongst the main challenges that I have faced while filming the series is staying true to the gaming elements. I hope Gamers Mangkuk will be received well amongst the audience as well as it is able to entertain them.”
Marketingand Business DevelopmentLead for MPL Malaysia, Fikri Rizal Mahruddin says, “MLBB Esports has grown to be a mainstay of content consumption in Malaysia, with audiences enraptured by the compelling narratives and personable characters season after season. We’re delighted to team up with one of Malaysia’s biggest and most exciting studios to offer audiences a refreshing, immersive and accessible way to enjoy esports – regardless of whether you are an esports enthusiast, completely new to the scene, or somewhere in between.”
‘Gamers Mangkuk’ is an 8-episode series that depicts the life of amateur esports players paving their way through the ranks of the best players via Mobile Legends: Bang Bang with the sponsorship of Mangkuk Hajah Munah. Named after their sponsor, Gamers Mangkuk receive an invitation of a lifetime from the country’s renown and famous e-player and streamer, Slayer to compete in a prestigious competition as the winner will earn their place amongst the best professional players in Team Perang, which is also the national champion.
Despite the effort, the team was deceived by the promises made by the organiser who has a different agenda all together. They were only eying for the attention of the spectators and sponsors by organising a rigged competition. Winners of the tournament were predetermined prior to Gamers Mangkuk entering the competition. Felt duped by the organiser, Gamers Mangkuk challenges Team Perang to a duel, which will be aired LIVE in front of an audience. Can they attain supremacy as the new esports champs? All will be revealed at the end of the series.
‘Gamers Mangkuk’ depicts the essence of friendship and sacrifices that need to be done in achieving the ultimate mission of an esports tournament. Living by the aphorism, ‘Life Is A Game, Play It’, all team members give their all as they face upheaval and challenges whilst attaining the height of an esports player.
‘Gamers Mangkuk’ is sponsored by MOONTON Games, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and MPL MY. Astro customers can watch the latest ‘Gamers Mangkuk’ episodes every Friday at 9 p.m. on Astro Premiere (Ch 410) or stream as early as 12 midnight via On Demand and Astro GO on the same day. Get the latest info and clips via Astro Shaw and Astro Gempak’s social media accounts including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.
