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Beirut, Lebanon - OSN, the region's leading pay-TV network, has signed an agreement with Right & Rights for the exclusive distribution of its premier channels in Lebanon.
With the deal, Right & Rights becomes the exclusive distributor for all of OSN's channels through cable, wireless networks and other distribution systems.
Right & Rights will distribute OSN content in Lebanon in collaboration with its sister company ECOnet, marking the collaboration of three industry-leading entities to strengthen the linear and digital television industry in the country.
Elie Kawkabani, VP, Emerging Markets & Business Development at OSN said: "Lebanon is one of the most entertainment savvy nations, and has strong demand for world-class content that only OSN delivers in the region. Through our partnership with Right & Rights, subscribers in Lebanon can enjoy unparalleled access to top-notch programming that is first and exclusive to OSN.
"Right & Rights and ECOnet have proven industry credentials and we are confident of their competencies to strengthen and enhance the reach of OSN's exclusive content in Lebanon."
Joseph Maalouf, Chairman and Director General of Right & Rights and ECOnet, expressed his excitement with this partnership, and his gratitude to OSN for the confidence it has placed in R&R and ECOnet. He underlined total commitment to the success and development of this sector in Lebanon.
ECOnet is investing in an advanced dedicated technology platform for its subscribers in Lebanon to ensure a world-class and secure viewing experience for OSN viewers.
With over 150 channels, OSN is the industry leader bringing an unbeatable breadth of entertainment choices. OSN's wide-ranging programming is led by exclusive international content partnerships delivering the freshest and exclusive programming in all genres.
OSN has the most comprehensive portfolio of exclusive rights from all the major studios including Warner Brothers, Paramount, Disney, MGM, NBC Universal and HBO and offers access to the world's leading television brands including Disney channel, Sky News, Discovery Network and National Geographic.
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About OSN:
OSN is the ultimate destination for the widest choice of brand new premium Western, Arabic, South Asian (Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Malayalam and Tamil) and Filipino entertainment in the Middle East and Africa.
OSN is the home to over 150 channels and services filled with great value entertainment, offering viewers in the MENA region exclusive access to the latest blockbuster movies, top rated series, sports, documentaries, news, kid's entertainment and live talk shows. The movie offering includes over a 100 uncut and uninterrupted movie premieres a month.
OSN boasts the most comprehensive portfolio of exclusive rights from all the major studios including Warner Brothers, Paramount, Fox, Disney, Sony, MGM, NBC Universal, HBO and DreamWorks and offers access to the world's leading television brands including Disney channel, Sky News, Discovery Network and National Geographic.
Launched in August 2013, OSN Pehla brings the best of Bollywood movies and premium cricket, including exclusive telecast rights of international tournaments such as the ICC Cricket World Cup and Indian cricket, through leading sports channels OSN Sports Cricket HD and Ten Cricket.
As the leader in innovation, OSN has changed the TV viewing experience by bringing quality entertainment through 65 High Definition channels and is currently the only network offering a full HD bouquet of channels as well as 3D entertainment in the region.
OSN was the first to launch the OSN DVR HD; the regions first online TV platform, OSN Play; the regions first 3D, HD, internet enabled satellite receiver and recorder, OSN Plus HD and the region's first VOD service, OSN on Demand offering viewers the opportunity to watch over 1000 movies and 52 latest seasons of the top series, all available in full HD quality and Dolby Digital sound.
September 2012 saw the launch of OSN's rewards programme, OSN Privileges, offering subscribers money can't buy experiences, special offers and premium prizes all year round.
Addressing the changing viewing habits of consumers across the region, in May 2014, OSN launched 'GO', an online TV service providing subscribers access to thousands of hours of premium entertainment, contract and commitment-free.
The OSN platform is owned and operated by Panther Media Group Limited; a company registered in DIFC, and is owned by KIPCO and Mawarid Group Limited.
About Right & Rights:
Right & Rights is Lebanon's leading specialists in media aggregation that sublicenses TV services to other distribution platforms in Lebanon. R&R has dictated itself in the Lebanese territory, by facilitating and creating more opportunities for Lebanese cable operators to select among a wider grid of media packages.
In addition to that, Right & Rights collaborates with ECOnet (its sister company) which uses MVDS technology, in order to provide its subscribers with the best picture and sound quality, using the latest technical equipment and technologies.
ECOnet's platform was certified as up to international security standards by the largest specialised technical audit firm in the world making ECOnet the accredited re-distributor of the first run channels while keeping up with the fast paced technological advances of the industry.
Rights & Rights:
Sin el Fil - Mirna Chalouhi Center - 12th floor
01/494501/2/3/4
info@rightandrights.com
ECOnet:
Sin el Fil - Mirna Chalouhi Center - 12th floor
01/500009
01/50061/2/3/8/9
Zahleh - El Hage Center
08/801336
08/805336
info@econet.com.lb
Media Contacts:
Zahabia Motiwala Kelly Home | Nivine William
Communications Director, OSN ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE Dubai
+971 (0) 4 367 7084 +971 (0) 4 450 7600
zahabia.motiwala@osn.com kelly.home@bm.com | nivine.william@bm.com
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