Dubai: WAVO, OSN’s premium streaming platform dedicated to providing exclusive entertainment from the world’s biggest content creators such as HBO, Disney, Universal and more, has announced their partnership with LG Electronics, enabling viewers to stream award-winning content from global studios on all LG Smart TVs in various markets across the Levant and Gulf regions.
WAVO, in its quest to continuously enhance user accessibility and experience will now be available to millions of households as a pre-loaded application on the LG content store. Viewers have the option to discover WAVO’s high definition, ad-free content through different touchpoints including the Launcher Bar, App Wedge and the Featured App section. Moreover, the 2019 LG models will enable direct access on remote controls via the Movies Button function. The streaming platform will be available on LG smart TV sets in 13 countries across the Middle East which include Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Yemen.
Steve MacDiarmid, Chief Commercial Officer of OSN commented on the partnership saying, “The addition of WAVO gives LG smart TV owners instant access to the world’s most coveted shows and movies curated with the regional audience in mind. This partnership is a first of many that will help usher WAVO into millions of homes as part of our growth strategy for 2020.”
He added, “As a global leader in TV, LG Electronics has been at the forefront of creating cutting-edge viewing experiences, and thus a partner of choice for WAVO’s high definition programming.”
WAVO’s enviable streaming library boasts thousands of hours of movies and shows featuring some of the world’s most binge-watched content such as HBO’s Game of Thrones, Chernobyl, Killing Eve, His Dark Materials, Jett, Gentlemen Jack, Ramy, Watchmen, Silicon Valley, Mr. Robot, and Pearson to highly anticipated family fare from Disney and Pixar. The extensive library also includes a must-watch collection of the latest Arabic and Turkish series and movies to satisfy the most discerning home entertainment needs. The platform brings together a plethora of uncensored, ad-free content available with both English and Arabic subtitles.
The WAVO app can also be downloaded on Android Mobile, Android Tablet, Android TV, iPhones, iPads, Apple TV, Smart TVs, Web Browsers, Casting and Air-Play for $4.99/month.
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Depending on the service provider’s service coverage area and provision status, the “MOVIES” button on the remote may navigate to the search page.
About WAVO
WAVO is an online streaming platform by OSN where you can watch your favorite shows, exclusive HBO box-sets, Hollywood and Arabic blockbuster movies and kids' content. WAVO is home to various award-winning studios and most-nominations of 2019 Emmy Awards, providing series that are exclusive to the platform as well as the biggest blockbuster movies available on demand. The extensive library also includes a superior collection of the latest episodes of Arabic and Turkish series and movies to feed your binge-watching needs. WAVO is the exclusive partner of HBO. The easy-to-use interface is private, secure and offers series and movies in both Arabic and English. Users can enjoy signing up to five devices and encourages family sharing with up to two users simultaneously. WAVO can be viewed on Android Mobile, Android Tablet, Android TV, iPhones, iPads, Apple TV, Smart TVs, Web Browsers, Casting and Air-Play.
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.
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 in kids and lifestyle programming. 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 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’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.
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Razan Zahra
Impact Porter Novelli
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