The widest HD choice in the region
Dubai, September 6th, 2011: OSN has strengthened its HD line-up with four brand new world-renowned channels bringing the line-up of high definition channels to seventeen. The newly improved package offers more HD channels than any other TV platform in the region and is in line with OSN's promise to deliver a clear, crisp and compelling television experience.
National Geographic Channel HD, STAR Movies HD, STAR World HD and Nat Geo Adventure HD join a variety of leading HD channel brands that includes SKY NEWS HD, DISCOVERY HD SHOWCASE and OSN's own channels OSN FIRST HD and OSN MOVIES HD. In addition leading entertainment channels Crime and Investigation and ITV Granada have been added to the OSN channel line-up.
With growing consumer demand for the richer, more immersive experience of HD, OSN customers have access to a wide range of high-quality content all in crystal clear sound and stunning picture quality in true 1080i.
The region's first bouquet of high definition channels is now being enjoyed by a large percentage of OSN customers, the addition of the extra HD channels responds to the increasing customer demand for high quality programming with the intensity and vividness of HD.
David Butorac, CEO of OSN said: "We are thrilled to launch four brand new HD channels making our HD line-up even better value with even more high quality channels. The availability of high definition content is something OSN viewers have come to expect as standard and the launch of a further four channels will allow us to accommodate the quality programming our subscribers expect. In maintaining our leadership, we look forward to bringing our customers more channels with even more choice of premium content in brilliant HD later this year."
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OSN is the ultimate destination for the widest choice of brand new premium Western, Arabic and Filipino entertainment in the Middle East and North Africa. OSN is the home of 90 channels 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 movie premieres a month uncut and with no commercial breaks so viewers can watch movies the way they were meant to be watched.
OSN boasts the most comprehensive portfolio of exclusive rights from all the major studios including Warner Brothers, Paramount, Fox, Disney, Sony, MGM, Universal and DreamWorks and offers access to the worlds leading television brands including Disney channel, Sky News, Discovery Network and Nat Geo.
As the leader in innovation, OSN has changed the TV viewing experience in the region and brings viewers quality entertainment through 17 High Definition channels and currently is the only network offering a full HD bouquet of channels as well as 3D entertainment in the MENA. OSN was the first to launch the DVR, the OSN SHOWBOX HD, and the region's first VOD service, OSN on Demand offering viewers the opportunity to watch over 1000 movies and over 52 latest seasons of the top series over the year in full HD quality and Dolby Digital sound.
The OSN Platform is owned and operated by Panther Media Group; a company registered in DIFC and is owned by Orbit Group and KIPCO.
For information contact:
Mahmoud Al-Aloosy
Public Relations Executive
OSN
Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE
Tel: + 971 (0) 4 367 7198
Fax: + 971 (0) 4 367 7550
Mobile: +971 (0) 50 6542410
Email: mahmoud.aloosy@osnetwork.com
Alison Wilcox
Public Relations Manager
OSN
Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 (0) 4 367 7160
Mobile: +971 (0) 50 6583122
Email: alison.wilcox@osnetwork.com
© Press Release 2011
