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World's largest entertainment library accessible exclusively for OSN subscribers
OSN will have first run access to top-rated films and series of Warner Bros for next five years
Largest roster of blockbuster movies and TV series including high-quality Arabic adaptations from Warner Bros., first and exclusively on OSN
OSN aims to bring several series at the same minute as they are screened in the US
Dubai, UAE: In a landmark deal that underlines OSN's preeminent position as the home of blockbuster movies and series, the region's leading pay-TV network has signed an exclusive output agreement with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution for 'first and exclusive' access to its premium content for the Middle East and North Africa.
The long-term agreement between the region's leading pay-TV/Video-on-demand provider and Hollywood's leading studio, has been extended till 2020.
This means, OSN subscribers will have continued first and exclusive access to Warner Bros.' diverse breadth of blockbuster movies in the shortest possible span after their theatrical release as well as its top-rated award-winning TV series. OSN aims to offer some key shows, at the 'same minute' as they premiere in the US.
OSN subscribers can access all of Warner Bros. content in full HD on both OSN pay-TV channels and on catch-up basis via OSN On Demand and OSN Play, the award-winning online viewing platform, assuring convenientaccess to OSN's premium content anytime, anywhere.
David Butorac, CEO of OSN, said: "This is a milestone partnership that enhances our content delivery and demonstrates our focus on delivering outstanding entertainment for our subscribers. Long-term deals with the world's leading entities in the entertainment sector such as Warner Bros.,enables OSN to stay ahead of the market with exclusive content. This is a significant strength that we bring to the industry, which is unbeatable."
Jeffrey Schlesinger, President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution said: "OSN has quickly become as the top-rated and fastest growing pay-TV network in the MENA region, one of the key markets for Warner Bros. Through this deal, we will deliver our premium content spanning hit movies, popular TV series to OSN's subscribers exclusively."
OSN subscribers will have the unbeatable opportunity of accessing Warner's premium portfolio of blockbuster movies such as Gravity, Interstellar, The Lego Movie and 300: Rise of an Empire; franchises including The Hangover, Superman and The Hobbit. Viewers can also look forward to an upcoming slate of potential hits like Mad Max: Fury Road, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and Entourage and superhero movies from the D.C. universe such as Batman v. Superman and the entire Justice Leaguefranchise.
Khulud Abu Homos, OSN's Executive Vice President for Programming, said: "Warner Bros. is a top-rated content creator and a world leader in premium and popular entertainment, with one of the largest portfolios of mega-hit movies. Through the agreement, OSN becomes the ultimate home for top-notch, exclusive Hollywood entertainment for the next five years. We will be the first to telecast blockbuster movies from Warner Bros.in our region following their theatrical release, providing unmatched value for our subscribers."
OSN will also be the home of all of Warner's upcoming TV series and will continue to exclusively screen hit shows such as The Flash, Supernatural, 2 Broke Girls, Two and a Half Men and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, among others.
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For more information please contact:
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
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 59 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.
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