Tag: OSN

July 2, 2017

Syfy, a dedicated science fiction TV channel that is available exclusively on the OSN platform, has announced that the third season of the space opera - Dark Matter will premiere ...

OSN renews deal to bring MMA to MENA

June 21, 2017

OSN has renewed a multi-year deal with Electus International to bring Viacom's Bellator MMA to MENA.Under the leadership of veteran promoter Scott Coker, Bellator MMA is one of the fastest rising ...

The war against piracy

by Guest Columnist

June 18, 2017

Sophie Moloney.One of the first things I did when I took the lead role in fighting piracy at OSN was to change the language. We talk ...

OSN to bring live action from ICC Champions Trophy

May 17, 2017

The Indian cricket team celebrate with the trophy following victory in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy Final cricket match between England and India at Edgbaston in ...

At the top of the game – building OTT assets

May 5, 2017

The BroadcastPro ME roundtable with Verimatrix was held on the first day of CABSAT 2017.BroadcastPro ME recently hosted a roundtable discussion in association with video security ...

OSN to air Comedy Central’s The President Show

May 4, 2017

VIACOM International Media Networks (VIMN) has announced the newest addition to Comedy Centrals late-night schedule, The President Show, airing weekly on Friday nights on OSN.The President Show is a late-night show ...

OSN partners with UAE Exchange for subscription payments

May 3, 2017

OSN customers can now make their subscription payments at any of the outlets of UAE Exchange without any additional fee.This follows a partnership signed by OSN and UAE Exchange. The new service ...

MENA Broadcast Satellite Anti-Piracy Coalition’s satellite members remove pirate channels

April 30, 2017

Members of the MENA Broadcast Anti-Piracy Coalition.The satellite provider members of the MENA Broadcast Satellite Anti-Piracy Coalition have made public commitments to remove pirate channel clients by ...

OSN to premiere Arabic wrestling show WWE Wal3ooha

April 29, 2017

WWE Wal3ooha co-host, Moein Al Bastaki; Chief Brand Officer, WWE, Stephanie McMahon; WWE Superstar, Sami Zayn; WWE Wal3ooha co-host, Nathalie Mamo; and OSN CEO, Martin Stewart.OSN ...

OSN offers all six seasons of Game of Thrones

April 25, 2017

OSN subscribers can watch all six seasons of Game of Thrones back-to-back on OSN First HD from starting this month from Wednesday to Sunday at 11:00pm KSA.Based on George R. ...

Local version of popular US show debuts on Comedy Central

April 4, 2017

Ridiculousness Arabia debuted on Comedy Central HD on April 2, 2017.Comedy Central has launched a new Arabic comedy show for the MENA region Ridiculousness Arabia ...

OSN and Viacom expand distribution agreement

March 22, 2017

Raffaele Annecchino, President & MD, VIMN SWEMEA.OSN and Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) have expanded their distribution agreement adding three new channels for OSN subscribers. Kids ...

Martin Stewart, CEO of OSN

March 19, 2017

Martin Stewart, CEO of OSN.Last month, OSNs new CEO Martin Stewart stepped into the limelight with the announcement that the pay TV network is moving in ...

OSN opens HQ in Riyadh

March 16, 2017

OSN's office in Riyadh.OSN has expanded its operations in Saudi Arabia with the launch of its headquarters in Riyadh in Al Olaya district. OSN already has ...

OSN adds more channels to online catch-up service

March 12, 2017

OSN has added 14 new live streaming channels to its OSN Play online catch-up service. The service now features 32 channels, with more to be introduced through the year.Provided as ...

Egyptian lands in jail for content theft

March 8, 2017

An Egyptian court has fined a man USD 5636 and sentenced him to a year in prison for illegally distributing and selling entertainment content without holding the required licences or ...

The game changers

March 6, 2017

Its not every month that we get to meet with more than one CEO who is changing the game within the media space. Last month, we had the pleasure of ...

OSN adds new channels to line-up

February 28, 2017

Following the launch of #newOSN, featuring new packs and new prices, OSN has added new channels to its line-up. The new channels feature brand-new content for children, video gamers, sports ...

OSN unveils new subscription prices starting at $20

February 14, 2017

OSN CEO Martin Stewart.OSNs new CEO Martin Stewart has announced that the entertainment networks basic package is now available at USD 20.The new pricing marks a ...

OSN signs exclusive long-term MENA deal with Disney

February 8, 2017

OSN subscribers in the MENA region can now watch exclusive content from Disney under a long-term deal between the two entities.As the home of Disneys first-pay movies and Channels in the ...

OSN to exclusively showcase UFC content

January 28, 2017

OSN has entered an exclusive long-term agreement with UFC, a mixed martial arts organisation to deliver UFC shows for its subscribers. The new partnership ensures all UFC content including live events, pre ...

Local production ‘Comedy Central Presents’ to air exclusively on OSN

January 25, 2017

Emirati comic Ali Sayed is a part of Comedy Central Presents.Comedy Central, a division of VIACOM International Media Networks (VIMN), has announced the completion of Comedy Central ...

OSN to feature all 24 Bond movies on dedicated channel

November 6, 2016

From 7th November, for seven weeks on OSN Movies HD 007, fans will have the complete action-packed catalogue of James Bond movies.The dedicated channel by OSN marks the first time ...

OSN features Presidential-themed shows and movies as part of US Election Day coverage

October 31, 2016

OSN will bring comprehensive live coverage of the Election Day with the dedicated US Election Coverage available now via OSN Play and On Demand. The programming features several related Presidential ...

TLCs series Separated at Birth comes to the Middle East

October 25, 2016

Robin Jeter and Jordan Dickerson at Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex.TLC's documentary series Separated at Birth is being screened in the Middle East this October. ...

OSN brings new series ‘Class’ to BBC First HD

October 21, 2016

OSN brings Doctor Who spin-off series Class, exclusively to BBC First HD.Airing at the same time as the UK, Class is an eight-part mini-series that centres on the time-travelling adventures of ...

OSN extends exclusive long-term deal with 20th Century Fox

October 18, 2016

PRISON BREAK: Wentworth Miller (R) and Dominic Purcell (L) are set to reprise their roles as Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows in the new, thrilling event ...

Syfy marks regional debut on OSN

October 5, 2016

NBCUniversal International Networks and OSN officially celebrated the arrival of Syfy to the region at an exclusive launch event in Dubai. The home of provocative and inspiring science fiction entertainment, ...

OSN to premiere HBO’s Westworld

September 25, 2016

OSN will premiere HBOs latest big-budget series, Westworld, exclusively to its subscribers at the same minute as the US, on Monday 3 October, 2016 at 4am, KSA, on OSN Play and OSN ...

68th Emmys live and exclusive on OSN

September 16, 2016

THE 68TH PRIMETIME EMMY(r) AWARDS - Jimmy Kimmel (host of the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012) will return to host this years star-studded event, live ...

OSN brings ITVs new drama Victoria to MENA

September 5, 2016

OSN will exclusively broadcast ITVs new lavishly produced drama series Victoria, across Asia and the Middle East premiering Tuesday 6 September on ITV Choice.Victoria launched in the UK on Sunday ...

OSN presents new season of Saturday Night Live Bilarabi

August 31, 2016

Saturday Night Live Bilarabi, an Arabic version of the long-standing US format, will air exclusively on OSN Yahala HD this September.Co-hosted by comic duo Khaled Mansour and Shady Alfons, who ...

Comedy Central and Nickelodeon announce September schedules

August 2, 2016

VIACOM International Media Networks (VIMN) has announced the premiere of the 20th season of South Park on 15 September at 22.40 KSA/23.40 UAE. Stan, Kyle, Eric and Cartman return as ...

OSN showcases a roster of Emmy nominated programmes

July 16, 2016

With the 68th Emmy Awards nominations announced, OSN boasts several Emmy nominees in its programming.Anthony Anderson and Lauren Graham presented the nominations for the 68th Emmy Awards on July 14, ...

Abu Dhabi Court hands out harsh sentence to unnamed pirate website operator

June 28, 2016

Abu Dhabi Court has convicted the administrator of a pirate website for illegally uploading torrents and facilitating illegal streaming of copyrighted television series, movies, and misusing the intellectual property rights ...

OSN appoints new CEO

June 13, 2016

Martin Stewart.OSN has announced the appointment of Martin Stewart, an experienced international pay TV professional, as its new Chief Executive Officer.Stewart takes charge from David Butorac, ...

OSN and NBCUniversal International Networks launch Syfy in MENA

June 10, 2016

OSN is all set to launch Syfy, NBCUniversal International Networks dedicated science-fiction entertainment channel from July 8.Syfy will feature a roster of series, movies and sci-fi programming.With the tagline Imagine Greater, ...

Disney Junior launches in Arabic on OSN

May 31, 2016

Emad Morcos.OSN is giving children across the region the opportunity to experience Disney Junior content in Arabic.Little ones can now experience a line-up of magical, musical and ...

OSN to air live WWE Smackdown

May 26, 2016

OSN, the home to all WWE programming in the Middle East, announced that Smackdown will now air live for the first time ever and will move to Wednesdays at ...

OSN appoints Emad Morcos as Chief Content Officer

May 12, 2016

Emad Morcos.OSN has announced the appointment of Emad Morcos as its Chief Content Officer, a newly created organisational role. He will be responsible for driving OSNs ...

Trevor Noah and Fahad Albutairi unveil Comedy Central HD on OSN

May 7, 2016

Pictured (L-R): David Butorac, Chief Executive Officer of OSN; Fahad Albutairi;Trevor Noah; Raffaele Annecchino, EVP & MD of VIMN South Europe, Middle East and Africa; and ...

OSN marks World Intellectual Property Day, ups the ante against piracy

April 25, 2016

David Butorac, CEO, OSN.Marking the World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day) on April 26, OSN is upping the ante in its fight to curb the ...

OSN adds Comedy Central HD to its roster

April 19, 2016

Trevor Noah hosts Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" premiere on September 28, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for ...

Fuel TV to premiere Abu Dhabis Wakepark World Championship

April 17, 2016

FUEL TV is going to premiere a show with the best jumps, tricks and turns performed, in Abu Dhabi, at the Wakepark World Championships. Featuring the best moves from international ...

Major raid in Alexandria to nab TV pirates

April 3, 2016

In a major swoop down on TV piracy, Alexandria Police raided two shops on Al Malek Hifni Street and confiscated more than 370 IP decoders, 500 LAN converters, 175 Wi-Fi ...

OSN rolls out six new Filipino channels

March 30, 2016

From left to right: Chuck Silva, Director, OSN Pinoy, Emad Morcos, SVP OSN, Media Partners, Affiliate Channels & Digital, Gilberto Duavit, Jr GMA, President ...

OSN launches new TV App

March 22, 2016

OSN has launched a new App that offers subscribers effortless access to their OSN Plus HD box with new ways to discover OSNs vast library of content.Designed to enhance the ...

Premium provider

March 16, 2016

David Butorac, CEO, OSN.In an interview with BroadcastPro ME, David Butorac, CEO of OSN, discusses the current pay TV scenario in the region and how OSN ...

OSN hosts ICC World Twenty20 event with cricket legends

March 15, 2016

OSN hosted a lively and engaging Q&A with four of crickets biggest legends Michael Vaughan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Graeme Smith and Anil Kumble on Monday evening (March 14). The event ...

Operational excellence

March 15, 2016

OSN recently upgraded its broadcast facilities with a brand new network operations centre at its Dubai headquarters. Vijaya Cherian goes on-site to find out how the new facility will improve ...

OSN partners with Eutelsat for more HD channels

March 10, 2016

Mark Billinge, CTO at OSN.OSN is ramping up capacity on EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite operated by Eutelsat Communications. Additional capacity at the Middle Easts flagship TV neighbourhood ...

The changing face of pay TV in MENA

March 9, 2016

BeIN Media Group has remained a quiet player for a long time. Over the years, it has quietly amassed a large number of premium sports rights, the English Premier League ...

ARN radio brands now available on OSN

March 7, 2016

From left: OSN's David Butorac with ARN's Mahmoud Al Rasheed and Steve Smith.Subscribers of OSN in the UAE can now tune into all nine radio brands ...

OSN renews long-term deal with MGM

March 2, 2016

OSN subscribers will now have exclusive access to a roster of movies and future television series from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM). The renewed long-term deal between OSN and MGM, builds on ...

OSN to telecast the Oscars live

February 24, 2016

OSN will air all of the live action from the star-studded 88th Academy Awards ceremony at the same time as the US.Organised under the theme We All Dream in Gold, ...

OSN partners with Gulf Film for exclusive content

February 10, 2016

From left: OSN's Khulud Abu Homus and David Butorac with Gulf Film CEO Selim El Azar and a team member.OSN has signed a six-year exclusive partnership ...

Delivering the perfect punch

February 6, 2016

White Collar Dxb, an observational documentary, created and produced by Dubai-based Nomad Productions, recently aired its first season on OSN. Producer Phil Griffiths shares more about the making of the show ...

OSN unveils six new channels

January 26, 2016