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- November’s line-up also offers new and exclusive Arabic movies as well as a Turkish series slot with brand new shows
Dubai, UAE: Brace yourselves to watch the most awaited shows of the season only with OSN. The region’s leading entertainment network is bringing forth a a spectacular line-up of fresh and exclusive programming this November.
From the highly anticipated new seasons of popular series such as House of Cards final season, which comes to viewers in the Middle East at the same time as the US, to brand new Arabic shows and thought provoking documentaries-premiering every Saturday, OSN’s November line-up offers irresistible and exclusive entertainment.
Subscribers can also look forward to a range of outstanding content from top studios including National Geographic, Discovery, NBC and E! Entertainment, all set to further enhance this season’s offering. OSN subscribers can also watch and catch up anytime, anywhere and on any device with OSN Play.
OSN Series First HD
The Last Kingdom, season 3
Premiering exclusively on Friday 23 November, 10pm (KSA), the British historical fiction, adapted from Bernard Cornwell's ‘The Saxon Stories’ is set in the year 872, and England has fallen to the invading Danes, leaving the great kingdom of Wessex standing alone and defiant under the command of King Alfred. Against this turbulent backdrop lives the hero, Uhtred.
NEW: Reality Check: Documentaries on OSN First HD - Home of HBO
OSN’s dedicated documentaries block, ‘Reality Check’, offers factual fans a roster of cerebral content every Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 12am, with a topical premiere every Saturday at 8pm (KSA). This month’s favourites include Disconnected, 17 November, that studies the impact of the modern technology, the internet and social media on society, and Journey in The Danger Zone: Iraq, 24 November, coinciding with the 15-year anniversary of the fall of Baghdad to a coalition of British and American forces, journalist Adnan Sarwar who was a junior commander in the British Army, returns to explore present day Iraq and asks what the future holds for the country.
OSN Living HD
The Taste
The high-stakes cooking competition where flavour is the only thing that matters premieres on Monday 12 November, 8pm (KSA). Hosted by multi award-winning food writer and TV cook Nigella Lawson, the critically-acclaimed chef Ludo Lefebvre and legendary food maverick Anthony Bourdain, these presenters judge the contestants as well as compete between themselves.
OSN Yahala Cinema HD
OSN Yahala Cinema HD also brings a stellar line-up of new movies exclusively every Friday at 11pm (KSA), this November. Top highlights include:
Al Khalia
Premiering on Friday 16 November, Al Khalia revolves around the security forces' efforts to combat terrorism and the difficulties they face during their work. It chronicles around a special operations officer who deals with more than one terrorist operation and how he hunts down terrorist cells. Starring Ahmed Ezz, Mohamed Mamdouh, Samer El Masrei, and Amina Khalil.
Other Programming Highlights
Mars, season 2
National Geographic
This docu-drama mixes real-life stories and interviews about exercises designed to further the cause of colonising Mars with a fictional tale of the first manned mission to land there in the year 2033. In season two, it ha been nine years since their landing on Mars and the six original astronauts have developed Olympus Town into a full-fledged colony. Mars premieres, Thursday, 15 November, 8pm (KSA) on National Geographic.
My World to You
TLC
From Tuesday 27 November, 9pm (KSA), join Darine El Khatib as she presents a new perspective on the cultures, traditions, unexplored destinations and foods of the world.
Each episode simulates a day in Darine's life, following her waking up in the morning before she reveals what lies ahead. During her travels, she interacts with locals to discover the culture, heritage and civilizations of the country.
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About OSN:
OSN is the region’s leading entertainment network with the rights to broadcast into 24 countries across the MENA. The company is owned and operated by Panther Media Group, registered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and has two shareholders, KIPCO and the Mawarid Group Limited.
OSN has a history of providing exceptional value for customers with its focus on exclusive and in-demand content, and innovative digital platforms for anywhere, anytime access.
With over 150 channels, OSN’s strength is its unbeatable range of exclusive programming led by its long-term partnerships with studio majors including Disney, HBO, NBC Universal, Fox, Paramount, MGM, and Sony to name a few.
OSN is the home for premium and nowhere-else content in Arabic, English, Filipino and South Asian languages. OSN broadcasts the latest content at the same minute as in the US, including popular series, blockbuster movies, and the best sports events. In addition, OSN also provides entertainment content for devices such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones via its OSN Play, online and mobile app entertainment platform, WAVO, offering movies, series and sports on the go.
OSN has been at the forefront of digital technology innovation in the Middle East introducing the first Digital Video Recorder HD, OSN Play, an online TV platform, an internet-enabled satellite receiver and recorder and OSN on Demand, the region's first VOD service.
OSN also expanded its language services when it acquired Pehla Media & Entertainment, offering around forty channels in a variety of South Asian languages in the MENA region, with content such as Bollywood movies and cricket, including the ICC Cricket World Cup.
OSN’s ambition is to deliver entertainment everywhere for everyone, which is informed by the company’s three key pillars: A customer-first approach, unrivalled exclusive content and unbeatable value.
For more information:
Zahabia Motiwala
Srishti Soni
Nivine William
Communications Director, OSN
ASDA’A BCW
Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE
+971 (0) 4 450 7600
+971 (0) 367 7084
srishti.soni@bm.com
nivine.william@bm.com
zahabia.motiwala@osn.com
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