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'''Orbit Showtime Network''', commonly known as '''OSN''', is a [[Dubai]]-based [[Satellite television|satellite TV]] company, serving the [[Middle East and North Africa]] region. OSN mainly broadcasts programming from TV networks owned by [[Paramount Global]], [[Warner Bros. Discovery]], [[NBCUniversal]], [[Sony Pictures]], [[DreamWorks Television|DreamWorks]] and the [[BBC]], as well as regional, mostly Arabic, Turkish, and Pinoy content.

{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = OSN
| name = OSN
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| area_served = [[Middle East]] and [[North Africa]]
| area_served = [[Middle East]] and [[North Africa]]
| key_people = Sheikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah <small>(Chairwoman, Panther Media Group Limited)</small><br />Joe Kawkabani <small>(CEO, OSN)</small>
| key_people = Sheikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah <small>(Chairwoman, Panther Media Group Limited)</small><br />Joe Kawkabani <small>(CEO, OSN)</small>
| industry = [[Television broadcasting]]<br>[[Streaming television|Streaming TV]]
| industry = [[Television broadcasting]]<br />[[Streaming television|Streaming TV]]
| products = [[Direct-broadcast satellite]]
| products = [[Direct-broadcast satellite]]
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.osn.com}}
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.osn.com}}
| parent = Panther Media Group Ltd
| parent = Panther Media Group Ltd
| owner = [[KIPCO]] (60.5%)<br>[[Mawarid Holding]] (30.5%)<ref>{{cite news|title=Kuwait's KIPCO hires Rothschild to advise TV arm IPO|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305220703/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-kuwait-kipco-rothschild-idUKBRE95L05Z20130622|archive-date=March 5, 2016|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-kuwait-kipco-rothschild-idUKBRE95L05Z20130622|date=June 22, 2013|location=Kuwait|work=[[Reuters]]|publisher=Thomson Reuters}}</ref>
| owner = [[KIPCO]] (60.5%)<br />[[Mawarid Holding]] (30.5%)<ref>{{cite news |title=Kuwait's KIPCO hires Rothschild to advise TV arm IPO |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305220703/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-kuwait-kipco-rothschild-idUKBRE95L05Z20130622 |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-kuwait-kipco-rothschild-idUKBRE95L05Z20130622 |date=June 22, 2013 |location=Kuwait |work=[[Reuters]] |publisher=Thomson Reuters}}</ref>
| footnotes =
| footnotes =
| foundation = {{Start date and age|2009|10|12|df=yes}}
| foundation = {{Start date and age|2009|10|12|df=yes}}
| location = Dubai Media City, Dubai
| location = Dubai Media City, Dubai
}}
}}
OSN has introduced several technologies and services to the region since 2012, such as the [[Digital video recorder|DVR]], an online TV platform,<ref>{{cite web |title=OSN Play |url=http://osnplay.osn.com/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120721062232/http://osnplay.osn.com/ |archive-date=2012-07-21 |access-date=2012-07-19 |publisher=OSN}}</ref> 3D HD, and internet-enabled satellite receivers,<ref>{{cite news |date=17 September 2012 |title=OSN launches Plus HD |url=http://mediame.com/en/news/announcement/osn_launches_plus_hd |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202124230/http://mediame.com/en/news/announcement/osn_launches_plus_hd |archive-date=2 February 2014 |access-date=22 January 2014 |work=mediaME}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=5 November 2012 |title=OSN goes hybrid with new PVR |url=http://www.broadcastprome.com/case-studies/osn-goes-hybrid-with-new-pvr/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202092640/http://www.broadcastprome.com/case-studies/osn-goes-hybrid-with-new-pvr/ |archive-date=2 February 2014 |access-date=22 January 2014 |work=BroadcastPro Middle East}}</ref> since it was founded in 2009.
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'''Orbit Showtime Network''', commonly known as '''OSN''', is a [[Dubai]]-based [[Satellite television|satellite TV]] company, serving the [[Middle East and North Africa]] region. OSN mainly broadcasts programming from TV networks owned by [[Paramount Global]], [[Warner Bros. Discovery]], [[NBCUniversal]], [[Sony Pictures]], [[DreamWorks Television|DreamWorks]] and the [[BBC]]; as well as regional, mostly Arabic, Turkish, and Pinoy content.

OSN has introduced several technologies and services to the region since 2012, like the [[Digital video recorder|DVR]], an online TV platform,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://osnplay.osn.com/|title=OSN Play|publisher=OSN|access-date=2012-07-19|archive-date=2012-07-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120721062232/http://osnplay.osn.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> 3D HD, and internet-enabled satellite receivers,<ref>{{cite news
| url = http://mediame.com/en/news/announcement/osn_launches_plus_hd
| title = OSN launches Plus HD
| date = 17 September 2012
| work = mediaME
| access-date = 22 January 2014
| archive-date = 2 February 2014
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140202124230/http://mediame.com/en/news/announcement/osn_launches_plus_hd
| url-status = dead
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| url = http://www.broadcastprome.com/case-studies/osn-goes-hybrid-with-new-pvr/
| title = OSN goes hybrid with new PVR
| date = 5 November 2012
| work = BroadcastPro Middle East
| access-date = 22 January 2014
| archive-date = 2 February 2014
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140202092640/http://www.broadcastprome.com/case-studies/osn-goes-hybrid-with-new-pvr/
| url-status = live
}}</ref> since it was founded in 2009.


== History ==
== History ==
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[[File:OSN ENG Logo.svg|100px]]|caption= Top: first logo (2009–2013), bottom: second logo (2013–2020).|align=right}}
[[File:OSN ENG Logo.svg|100px]]|caption= Top: first logo (2009–2013), bottom: second logo (2013–2020).|align=right}}


OSN was formed in 2009 by the merger of the two largest subscription TV networks in the region, namely [[Orbit Communications Company|Orbit]] (a member of Riyadh-based [[Mawarid Holding]] which included the formerly separate [[Arab Radio and Television Network|ART]] network), and [[Showtime Arabia]], a joint venture between [[CBS Corporation]] and Kuwait-based [[KIPCO]].<ref>{{cite book | last1=Birkinbine | first1=B. | last2=Gomez | first2=R. | last3=Wasko | first3=J. | title=Global Media Giants | publisher=Taylor & Francis | year=2016 | isbn=978-1-317-40286-2 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3UmTDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA282 | access-date=April 8, 2017 | page=282}}</ref> The merger of KIPCO and Mawared resulted in a new [[holding company]]; Panther Media Group, with its headquarters in the [[Dubai International Financial Centre]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.osn.com/en-ae/corporate/about|title=About OSN|work=OSN}}</ref>
OSN was formed in 2009 by the merger of the two largest subscription TV networks in the region, namely [[Orbit Communications Company|Orbit]] (a member of Riyadh-based [[Mawarid Holding]] which included the formerly separate [[Arab Radio and Television Network|ART]] network), and [[Showtime Arabia]], a joint venture between [[CBS Corporation]] and Kuwait-based [[KIPCO]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Birkinbine |first1=B. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3UmTDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA282 |title=Global Media Giants |last2=Gomez |first2=R. |last3=Wasko |first3=J. |publisher=Taylor & Francis |year=2016 |isbn=978-1-317-40286-2 |page=282 |access-date=8 April 2017}}</ref> The merger of KIPCO and Mawared resulted in a new [[holding company]]; Panther Media Group, with its headquarters in the [[Dubai International Financial Centre]].<ref>{{cite web |title=About OSN |url=https://www.osn.com/en-ae/corporate/about |work=OSN}}</ref>


Showtime Arabia continued its growth in the region by adding a range of new channels and services, such as the Showbox [[Digital video recorder|DVR]] System in 2005, allowing subscribers to record different programmes. In August 2007, Showtime Arabia expanded its [[Video on demand|video-on-demand]] service.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.campaignlive.com/article/showtime-introduces-video-demand-middle-east/673802|title=Showtime introduces video on demand to the Middle East|last=Akerman|first=Iain|date=July 30, 2007|location=Dubai|work=Campaign|publisher=Haymarket Media Group Ltd.}}</ref>
Showtime Arabia continued its growth in the region by adding a range of new channels and services, such as the Showbox [[Digital video recorder|DVR]] System in 2005, allowing subscribers to record different programmes. In August 2007, Showtime Arabia expanded its [[Video on demand|video-on-demand]] service.<ref>{{cite news |last=Akerman |first=Iain |date=30 July 2007 |title=Showtime introduces video on demand to the Middle East |url=https://www.campaignlive.com/article/showtime-introduces-video-demand-middle-east/673802 |work=Campaign |publisher=Haymarket Media Group Ltd. |location=Dubai}}</ref>


On the other hand, Bahrain-based Orbit was the first pay TV service in the Middle East; due to the challenging environment, it was driven to consolidate with the larger Showtime to better compete with popular [[Free-to-air|free-to-air]] satellite television.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/media/shifting-orbit-50995|title=Shifting Orbit|last=Parnell|first=John|date=April 13, 2008|quote=We face major issues confronting the spread of piracy in the Middle East… [t]he influx of new free-to-air (FTA) TV operators also challenges our position in regards to advertising spend and convincing consumers to subscribe to pay TV services.|work=[[Arabian Business]]|publisher=[[ITP Media Group]]}}</ref>
On the other hand, Bahrain-based Orbit was the first pay TV service in the Middle East; due to the challenging environment, it was driven to consolidate with the larger Showtime to better compete with popular [[Free-to-air|free-to-air]] satellite television.<ref>{{cite web |last=Parnell |first=John |date=13 April 2008 |title=Shifting Orbit |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/media/shifting-orbit-50995 |work=[[Arabian Business]] |publisher=[[ITP Media Group]] |quote=We face major issues confronting the spread of piracy in the Middle East… [t]he influx of new free-to-air (FTA) TV operators also challenges our position in regards to advertising spend and convincing consumers to subscribe to pay TV services.}}</ref>


The new network ended the satellite radio stations both services used to offer that were ad-free and specialized in different musical genres.
The new network ended the satellite radio stations both services used to offer that were ad-free and specialized in different musical genres.
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=== OSN+ (OSN Plus) ===
=== OSN+ (OSN Plus) ===
In March 2022, OSN rebranded its subscription video-on-demand [[Streaming media|streaming service]] from 2020 to OSN+ (or OSN Plus). A more colorful logo accompanied the rebrand, as well as an update to the interface and search engine.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
In March 2022, OSN rebranded its subscription video-on-demand [[Streaming media|streaming service]] from 2020 to OSN+ (or OSN Plus). A more colorful logo accompanied the rebrand, as well as an update to the interface and search engine.<ref>{{cite web |last=Mehta |first=Neha |date=2022-03-17 |title=OSN rebrands it's streaming service with OSN |url=https://adtechtoday.com/osn-rebrands-its-streaming-service-with-osn/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Adtech Today |language=en}}</ref>


The platform continued to provide content from its partners, including [[HBO]], [[Paramount Global|Paramount]], and [[NBCUniversal]], deepening its exclusive partnerships. In January 2022, OSN announced the extension of its exclusive partnership with [[HBO]], as well as an expansion of its [[NBCUniversal|NBCU]] relationship to include more premium television exclusives and box sets from [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]] and [[Sky Studios]]. Announcements of new deals for premium series from Endeavour Content and All3Media also followed, supplementing existing partnerships with [[Paramount Global|Paramount]], [[Warner Bros. Discovery]], [[Sony]], [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer|MGM]], and [[Lionsgate]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
The platform continued to provide content from its partners, including [[HBO]], [[Paramount Global|Paramount]], and [[NBCUniversal]], deepening its exclusive partnerships. In January 2022, OSN announced the extension of its exclusive partnership with [[HBO]], as well as an expansion of its [[NBCUniversal|NBCU]] relationship to include more premium television exclusives and box sets from [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]] and [[Sky Studios]]. Announcements of new deals for premium series from Endeavour Content and All3Media also followed, supplementing existing partnerships with [[Paramount Global|Paramount]], [[Warner Bros. Discovery]], [[Sony]], [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer|MGM]], and [[Lionsgate]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}


Furthermore, OSN+ provides regionally produced content, producing originals. For example, a local adaptation of the American TV series ''[[Suits (American TV series)|Suits]]'', launched in April 2022.<ref>https://reviewcentralme.com/2022/02/04/arabic-adaptation-of-the-hit-us-tv-show-suits-to-be-aired-during-ramadan/</ref>
Furthermore, OSN+ provides regionally produced content, producing originals. For example, a local adaptation of the American TV series ''[[Suits (American TV series)|Suits]]'', launched in April 2022.<ref>{{cite web |date=4 February 2022 |title=Arabic adaptation of the hit US TV show 'Suits' to be aired during Ramadan |url=https://reviewcentralme.com/2022/02/04/arabic-adaptation-of-the-hit-us-tv-show-suits-to-be-aired-during-ramadan/}}</ref>


== Technology ==
== Technology ==
OSN has launched 5 multi-function interactive decoders:
OSN has launched 5 multi-function interactive decoders:

* OSN Plus HD (Discontinued)
* OSN HD (Discontinued)
* OSN Plus HD (discontinued)
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* OSN HD (discontinued)
* OSN TV
* OSN TV
* OSNtv Connect
* OSNtv Connect
* OSNtv Prime
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* OSN DVR HD (Discontinued)
* OSN Showbox HD (Discontinued)
* OSN DVR HD (discontinued)
* OSN Showbox HD (discontinued)


== Channels ==
== Channels ==
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery position="center">
<gallery>
File:OSN_Movies_2013.jpg|Discontinued logo OSN Movies
File:OSN_Movies_2013.jpg|Discontinued logo of OSN Movies
File:Kidzone_logo-01.jpg|Kidzone
File:Kidzone_logo-01.jpg|Kidzone
File:OSN_News_2013.jpg|Technology of OSN News
File:OSN_News_2013.jpg|Technology of OSN News
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== Further reading ==
== Further reading ==
* {{cite web | title=Orbit Showtime Network opening string of Bahrain retail outlets | website=Gulf News Journal | date=December 15, 2015 | url=http://gulfnewsjournal.com/stories/510653001-orbit-showtime-network-opening-string-of-bahrain-retail-outlets | access-date=February 28, 2017}}
* {{cite web |title=Orbit Showtime Network opening string of Bahrain retail outlets |website=Gulf News Journal |date=December 15, 2015 |url=http://gulfnewsjournal.com/stories/510653001-orbit-showtime-network-opening-string-of-bahrain-retail-outlets |access-date=February 28, 2017}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [https://osnplus.com/en-ae OSN+ (or OSN Plus)]
* [https://osnplus.com/en-ae OSN+ (or OSN Plus)]
* [https://www.zawya.com/company/profile/1009986/Orbit_Showtime_Network Company profile] at [[Zawya]]
* [https://www.zawya.com/company/profile/1009986/Orbit_Showtime_Network Company profile] at [[Zawya]]
* [http://www.flysat.com/osn.php Flysat OSN Package] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321003325/http://www.flysat.com/osn.php |date=2018-03-21 }}
* [http://www.flysat.com/osn.php Flysat OSN Package] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321003325/http://www.flysat.com/osn.php |date=2018-03-21}}
* [http://www.emirates247.com/news/world/no-cartoon-network-on-osn-from-january-16-2015-12-24-1.614942 Turner switch off on OSN]
* [http://www.emirates247.com/news/world/no-cartoon-network-on-osn-from-january-16-2015-12-24-1.614942 Turner switch off on OSN]


Latest revision as of 21:26, 21 November 2024

For other uses, see OSN (disambiguation).

25°5′49″N 55°9′26″E / 25.09694°N 55.15722°E / 25.09694; 55.15722 Orbit Showtime Network, commonly known as OSN, is a Dubai-based satellite TV company, serving the Middle East and North Africa region. OSN mainly broadcasts programming from TV networks owned by Paramount Global, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures, DreamWorks and the BBC, as well as regional, mostly Arabic, Turkish, and Pinoy content.

OSN
Company typePrivate
IndustryTelevision broadcasting
Streaming TV
Founded12 October 2009; 15 years ago (2009-10-12)
HeadquartersDubai Media City, Dubai
Area served
Middle East and North Africa
Key people
Sheikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah (Chairwoman, Panther Media Group Limited)
Joe Kawkabani (CEO, OSN)
ProductsDirect-broadcast satellite
OwnerKIPCO (60.5%)
Mawarid Holding (30.5%)[1]
ParentPanther Media Group Ltd
Websitewww.osn.com

OSN has introduced several technologies and services to the region since 2012, such as the DVR, an online TV platform,[2] 3D HD, and internet-enabled satellite receivers,[3][4] since it was founded in 2009.

History

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Top: first logo (2009–2013), bottom: second logo (2013–2020).

OSN was formed in 2009 by the merger of the two largest subscription TV networks in the region, namely Orbit (a member of Riyadh-based Mawarid Holding which included the formerly separate ART network), and Showtime Arabia, a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Kuwait-based KIPCO.[5] The merger of KIPCO and Mawared resulted in a new holding company; Panther Media Group, with its headquarters in the Dubai International Financial Centre.[6]

Showtime Arabia continued its growth in the region by adding a range of new channels and services, such as the Showbox DVR System in 2005, allowing subscribers to record different programmes. In August 2007, Showtime Arabia expanded its video-on-demand service.[7]

On the other hand, Bahrain-based Orbit was the first pay TV service in the Middle East; due to the challenging environment, it was driven to consolidate with the larger Showtime to better compete with popular free-to-air satellite television.[8]

The new network ended the satellite radio stations both services used to offer that were ad-free and specialized in different musical genres.

OSN TV

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OSN TV is a program that combines OSN+ and live TV channels. It started on June 1, 2023.

OSN+ (OSN Plus)

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In March 2022, OSN rebranded its subscription video-on-demand streaming service from 2020 to OSN+ (or OSN Plus). A more colorful logo accompanied the rebrand, as well as an update to the interface and search engine.[9]

The platform continued to provide content from its partners, including HBO, Paramount, and NBCUniversal, deepening its exclusive partnerships. In January 2022, OSN announced the extension of its exclusive partnership with HBO, as well as an expansion of its NBCU relationship to include more premium television exclusives and box sets from Peacock and Sky Studios. Announcements of new deals for premium series from Endeavour Content and All3Media also followed, supplementing existing partnerships with Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony, MGM, and Lionsgate.[citation needed]

Furthermore, OSN+ provides regionally produced content, producing originals. For example, a local adaptation of the American TV series Suits, launched in April 2022.[10]

Technology

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OSN has launched 5 multi-function interactive decoders:

  • OSN Plus HD (discontinued)
  • OSN HD (discontinued)
  • OSN TV
  • OSNtv Connect
  • OSNtv Prime
  • OSN DVR HD (discontinued)
  • OSN Showbox HD (discontinued)

Channels

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  • Movies:
  • General Entertainment:
    • OSN TV One
    • OSN TV Showcase
    • OSN TV Showcase Classics
    • OSN TV Crime
    • OSN TV Comedy
    • OSN TV Pop Up
  • Arabic:
  • Alfa (with an additional subscription):
    • Alfa Series HD
    • Alfa Series +2 HD
    • Alfa Al Yawm HD
    • Alfa Cinema 1 HD
    • Alfa Cinema 2 HD
    • Alfa Al Safwa
    • Alfa Fann HD
    • Alfa Music Now HD
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  • Discontinued logo of OSN Movies
    Discontinued logo of OSN Movies
  • Kidzone
    Kidzone
  • Technology of OSN News
    Technology of OSN News
  • 2020 logo of OSN News
    2020 logo of OSN News

References

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  1. ^ "Kuwait's KIPCO hires Rothschild to advise TV arm IPO". Reuters. Kuwait: Thomson Reuters. June 22, 2013. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016.
  2. ^ "OSN Play". OSN. Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
  3. ^ "OSN launches Plus HD". mediaME. 17 September 2012. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  4. ^ "OSN goes hybrid with new PVR". BroadcastPro Middle East. 5 November 2012. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  5. ^ Birkinbine, B.; Gomez, R.; Wasko, J. (2016). Global Media Giants. Taylor & Francis. p. 282. ISBN 978-1-317-40286-2. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  6. ^ "About OSN". OSN.
  7. ^ Akerman, Iain (30 July 2007). "Showtime introduces video on demand to the Middle East". Campaign. Dubai: Haymarket Media Group Ltd.
  8. ^ Parnell, John (13 April 2008). "Shifting Orbit". Arabian Business. ITP Media Group. We face major issues confronting the spread of piracy in the Middle East… [t]he influx of new free-to-air (FTA) TV operators also challenges our position in regards to advertising spend and convincing consumers to subscribe to pay TV services.
  9. ^ Mehta, Neha (2022-03-17). "OSN rebrands it's streaming service with OSN". Adtech Today. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
  10. ^ "Arabic adaptation of the hit US TV show 'Suits' to be aired during Ramadan". 4 February 2022.

Further reading

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