Dubai, UAE: Families across the Middle East and North Africa will now be able to enjoy their favourite Disney XD programmes in Arabic courtesy of OSN, the leading pay-TV network in the Middle East and North Africa.
From 2018, shows will be available in Arabic, opening up the popular TV channel to a larger and more diverse audience. The exciting announcement follows the exclusive release of much-loved animated television series, DuckTales and Big Hero 6, on Disney XD in April, this year.
Children and teens will be able to experience some of Disney XD’s outstanding roster of animated and live-action shows in Arabic. This means series such as the beloved Marvel’s Spider-Man, Star vs The Forces of Evil and the new Big City Greens; will all be available to watch in Arabic. However, in true Disney style, no one will be left out as there will still be the option to continue watching in English.
Disney XD’s content has already proved a huge hit with viewers this year, especially with the reboot of the iconic classic American animated television series, DuckTales, where Scrooge McDuck reunites with the legendary Donald Duck. Scrooge McDuck goes on a must-see adventure with Donald Duck’s three nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie for the day. During the expedition, the young boys try to unveil the reason for their uncles’ broken relationship, and the mysterious disappearance of their mother and her twin sister. The action-packed and hilarious show, gives a modern take on the original tale while staying true to its roots. Famous British actor, David Tennant, is the voice of Scrooge McDuck, with Louie Duck voiced by Saturday Night Live star, Bobby Moynihan.
If that is not enough, fans of the award-winning Big Hero 6, the movie, can find out what happens next to the loveable characters on Disney XD. Audiences have not been able to stop themselves from laughing and ‘aww-ing’, as the sequel continues the story of tech genius, Hiro Hamada, and his robotic pals. Big Hero 6: The Series follows the journey of Hiro and his friends, as they form a superhero team, to protect their city from scientifically enhanced villains. The famous voices of Big Hero 6, the movie, have returned for the sequel series, which includes the talented Ryan Potter as Hiro Hamada, Scott Adsit as charming robot Baymax, and the iconic Saturday Night Live alumni, Maya Rudolph, as Hiro’s Aunt Cass.
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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 The Walt Disney Company EMEA:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise. Disney is a Dow 30 company and had annual revenues of $55.6 billion in its last fiscal year (FY16), its sixth consecutive year of record results.
The Walt Disney Company has been at the forefront of family entertainment in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for over 80 years and is dedicated to creating innovative, entertainment experiences for children and families. It operates businesses across 48 markets and has a physical presence in 24 countries employing more than 5,950 people (excluding Disneyland Paris); its channels reach children and families in 117 countries. The Disney brand is experienced in a number of ways across the region including in cinemas, on TV screens with Disney-branded channels as well as non-branded content, through a wide range of consumer products that are sold at mass market retailers and in Disney Stores across the region. The Disney brand is also experienced at Europe’s #1 tourist destination, Disneyland Paris, which opened in 1992.
Media Contact for OSN:
Zahabia Motiwala 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 nivine.william@bm.com
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