ADD launches Hallmark channel on its platform

Arab Digital Distribution (ADD) - the largest pay television platform, announced the addition of family entertainment channel Hallmark to its Pehla, Firstnet and ART packages at no extra costs for its valuable subscribers.

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 17 - 2008 at 07:26
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The inclusion of the 24-hour channel that is a favourite of the family audience, because of its riveting content, marks another milestone achievement by ADD and is expected to broaden the appeal of its entertainment bouquet among subscribers.

Hallmark Channel boasts a brand that has a feel of the audience pulse and has developed a stellar reputation for keeping viewers engaged and entertained. Hallmark Channel will be initially made available to all ADD subscribers for a preview and starting March 1, 2008, the channel will be made available to all subscribers of Pehla and Firstnet bouquets.

Commenting on the inclusion of the Hallmark Channel to its bouquet Mr. Vinod D'Mello, Executive Vice-President, Group Strategy and Planning, Arab Digital Distribution (ADD), said:

'The inclusion of NBC Universal Global Network's Hallmark Channel in the Pehla, ART and Firstnet packages is part of our continuous efforts to provide our viewers with some of the finest television programmes through the inclusion of high quality entertainment channels to the existing bouquets. Such additions enhance the value of these packages, while simultaneously satisfying the diverse entertainment needs of the audience.'



Talking about Hallmark Channel's inclusion in the ADD bouquets, Colin McLeod, Managing Director (CEE), NBC Universal Global Networks, said: 'We're thrilled to be working with ADD and look forward to developing our business in this growing market. This exciting launch underscores NBC Universal Global Networks' ambitious expansion plans and the international popularity of our brands. With premieres of some of the most lauded made-for-TV movies and drama series in the world Hallmark Channel really does offer the audience a unique and compelling proposition.

The network in renown for showing high quality family entertainment including premieres of Made-for-TV movies like Merlin's apprentice & the Jane Austen adaptations, as well as popular award winning series like Midsomer Murders, Mcleod's daughters, Kingdom, Intelligence, Wild at Heart and Sea Patrol.




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Arab Digital Distribution (ADD) is the largest pay TV platform management company in the Middle East and North Africa. ADD currently offers ART - Premium Arabic Entertainment, Pehla - Premium Asian Entertainment, First Net - Premium International Entertainment. ADD offers the best in programming content targeting local market requirements by customizing the subscription options and extending the greatest degree of choice and flexibility.

About Hallmark Channel:
Hallmark Channel is part of the NBC Universal Global Network family and delivers top quality dramas and a broad range of genres 24 hrs each day - from nail-biting thrillers to tear-jerking romance, including many first-runs of award-winning series - it's not surprising the Hallmark Channel is one of the world's most watched TV channels.

About NBC Universal Global Networks:
NBC Universal Global Networks is part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. It owns and operates the distinct entertainment channels SCI FI, 13th Street, Studio Universal, Universal Channel and Das Vierte outside of the U.S. Through NBC Universal's acquisition of Sparrowhawk Media in October 2007, NBC Universal Global Networks added the international (non-U.S.) Hallmark Channels, Movies 24, Diva TV and Sparrowhawk's interest in the KidsCo joint venture to its portfolio of channel brands. Collectively, these channels reach more than 130 million households across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, Latin America and Asia. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% owned by Vivendi.

For further information please contact:
Shazia Kamili
Percept Profile Gulf
04 3446373
Anne-Birte Stensgaard Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
Monday, March 17 - 2008 at 07:26 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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