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OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, kicked off the New Year with the launch of two new ABS-CBN channels, bringing the world’s best Filipino entertainment and news content to viewers across the region.
The strengthened partnership with ABS-CBN, which marks its 60th anniversary in 2014, also cements OSN as the new TFC hub for subscribers in the region.
The growing partnership highlights the efforts of both OSN and ABS-CBN to provide Filipino viewers with the ultimate television experience backed by OSN’s customer service, state-of-the-art technology and the widest choice of premium Filipino and Western content.
In addition to the four ABS-CBN channels (TFC, Bro, Cinema One Global, ANC) that were launched on OSN in April 2013, OSN now carries ABS-CBN’s popular TV-radio channel, DZMM TeleRadyo, and music radio channel, DWRR 101.9, which will both be broadcast live from Manila and will be included in OSN Pinoy packages at no additional cost.
OSN chief executive officer David Butorac said: “Since the launch of the four ABS-CBN channels on the OSN platform in April last year, we have recorded nearly 40 per cent growth in our Pinoy sales demonstrating the immense popularity of these channels. Now, as the new home of TFC in the region and the network with the largest Filipino entertainment offering, OSN offers subscribers even more value through this partnership.”
ABS-CBN’s managing director for Middle East and Europe, Edgardo Garcia, added: “With this new exclusive partnership, we appreciate OSN’s acknowledgement of ABS-CBN TFC as the leader in Filipino programming. We will continue to expand on the extraordinary growth in sales since April 2013 that generated encouraging sales and enthusiastic customer response.
Moreover, ABS-CBN has found a committed partner in OSN to assist in our aim to pursuing our serve the Filipino community better, so expect us to be even more actively present in Filipino events and activities next year.”
OSN currently offers a choice of three Pinoy packages with more than 50 channels to choose from including six ABS-CBN channels. To subscribe to the latest and largest selection of Filipino entertainment, visit www.osn.com
Earlier, OSN signed a deal with Sundance Channel Global, the international division of AMC Networks, to launch its flagship Sundance Channel HD in the Mena region.
The new channel, which telecasts independent feature films, world cinema, documentaries, short films, series and original programmes, has been available on OSN from January 15.
Following the recent addition of OSN Fight Network HD, Sundance Channel HD will complement OSN’s existing line-up of over 135 channels, including 15 movie channels and 14 entertainment/series channels offering even more premium and exclusive content choices to OSN viewers. This latest channel also takes the total number of HD channels now available on OSN to 37.
Mr Butorac said: “Our partnership with AMC/Sundance Channel Global highlights our commitment to continuously enhance the TV choices we provide through original and differentiating content.”
Bruce Tuchman, president of AMC/Sundance Channel Global, said: “This exciting launch will significantly extend the reach of Sundance Channel into new territories throughout the Middle East and North Africa for the first time. We’re looking forward to working closely with OSN, the premier pay-TV platform in the region, to deliver original dramatic series alongside the best independent cinema.”
For more details on Sundance Channel HD and to subscribe, visit www.osn.com
