The Orbit Satellite Television and Radio Network has successfully concluded a major deal with Turner Broadcasting System securing Orbit’s rights to screen one new and three existing and hugely popular news, movie and cartoon channels.
In addition to ‘Boomerang’, the immensely popular new classic cartoon channel, which made its debut on Orbit recently, the other channels included in the deal are CNN International, Turner Classic Movies and Cartoon Network.
The five-year renewable carriage deal ensures continuity of programming across key segments as demanded by Orbit’s subscribers, says Khulud Abu-Homos, Orbit’s Senior Vice President of Western Programming and Creative Services.
“The significance of this deal is that it demonstrates a powerful harmonisation between two leaders – a leading studio and a leading Pay TV Service – and it takes the offering right to the television sets of the millions of Orbit subscribers across the Middle East and North Africa,” said Mrs Abu-Homos.
“The variety and appeal of the programmes offered by these four channels is clear demonstration of our commitment to providing the very best in family entertainment and to ensuring the provision of content that is informative, enjoyable and which encompasses all age brackets of our viewing audiences,” she added.
“Turner channels are global leaders and their quality and appeal have a natural home in the Middle East. This renewable carriage deal with Orbit reflects both the solid market demand for our channels in the region – a key business market for Turner Broadcasting System - and underscores Orbit's commitment and its intent to delivering par excellence,” added Ron Ciccone, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Middle East at Turner Broadcasting System.
Mega, Prime, Alfa and Kids package subscribers across the Middle East and North Africa can enjoy some or all of these channels depending on their package.
About Turner Broadcasting System:
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and is the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry. TBS, Inc. also has interests in professional sports and real estate and employs more than 8,000 people worldwide.
Many are familiar with TBS, Inc.'s groundbreaking network, CNN, one of the world's most respected and trusted sources for news and information. Since its launch more than 20 years ago, CNN's reach has extended to 15 cable and satellite television networks; two private, place-based networks; two radio networks; 12 Web sites; CNN Mobile; and CNN Newsource, the world's most extensively syndicated news service.
TBS, Inc. is also home to familiar entertainment networks such as TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies as well as specialised networks such as Turner South and Boomerang. TBS, Inc. is also home to The Atlanta Braves, nascar.com and pga.com. More information is available at www.turner.com.
About Orbit:
Orbit Communications Company is the world’s first fully digital, multi-channel, multi-lingual pay television platform that broadcasts 39 television channels and 20 music radio stations to the Middle East and North Africa.
It offers five channel packages that are customized to suit all the members of the family. Orbit delivers the best in family entertainment, movies, news, sports and documentaries offering its viewers unrivalled and exclusive quality programming.
