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Find Your Funny as OSN and Viacom launch Comedy Central HD exclusively on OSN
The worlds of Arabic and Western comedy came together in Dubai to mark the main launch of Comedy Central HD, the world's foremost comedy channel from Viacom International Media Networks, on OSN, the area's leading pay-TV network.
Readily available specifically on OSN (Channel 207) for viewers in the Middle East, Comedy Central HD was released by Trevor Noah, the host of The Daily Show and among Saudi Arabia's leading comedians Fahad Albutairi.
Comedy Central HD is the latest in a multitude of new channels being contributed to the OSN roster this year, underlining its commitment to providing compelling nowhere else content for its subscribers.
The brand-new launch follows an agreement by OSN with Viacom International Media Networks, a leading global media company. Comedy Central HD is the third brand for VIMN in the area adding to the popular MTV, Nickelodeon and NickJr offerings.
David Butorac, Chief Executive Officer of OSN, stated: "More than ever previously, the area is experiencing an unprecedented growth in comedy content both online and through the growing comedy clubs. With the launch of Comedy Central HD, offered solely on OSN, we are raising the bar of comedy by bringing the world's most popular programs to the Middle East.
" The truth that each and every single show on Comedy Central HD will have Arabic subtitles, is hugely important to us, it broadens our reach and makes sure that our subscribers can completely take part in the quality programming we offer. Having Trevor Noah and Fahad Albutairi, concerned Dubai to release Comedy Central HD marks our dedication to bringing the best skills closer to our audiences."
Raffaele Annecchino, EVP and MD of VIMN South Europe, Middle East and Africa, stated: "Comedy Central HD will mark a shift in how funny is viewed and enjoyed in the area, offering fans access to our terrific content exclusively on OSN. With the launch of Comedy Central HD we are enhancing further our offer in Middle East, providing a vast array of content for any age demographics, from kids to grownups. This launch is agent of Viacom's ongoing financial investment in the MENA region, where we have an exciting future prepared and we are looking forward to continuous success." Trevor Noah stated: "I wish to thank Viacom, Comedy Central and OSN for the possibility to come here and be a part of this great event. How frequently do you get to push a huge red button and launch a world-class comedy channel? And to all the comedy fans out there in the Middle East, now there's a ton of excellent material on Comedy Central HD on OSN channel 207. Come Find your Comedy ." Fahad Albutairi added: "Being a part of this launch is a huge chance for me as a comedian, however also for other lovers of comedy in the Middle East. I am actually delighted to have actually belonged of this event, and the fact that the channel is supporting regional talent is even more special." All programmes on Comedy Central HD (OSN Channel No. 207) will be subtitled in Arabic. OSN customers can now access a deep library of worldwide material consisting of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Comedy Central Presents ..., Lip Sync Battle and the animated hit, South Park.
Emmy Award winner, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, features a star-studded line-up of celeb visitors including stars, authors, singers and presidential hopefuls under the sharp comic wit and smart observations of Trevor Noah.
Comedy Central favorites Tosh.0 and Inside Amy Schumer will also be featured on OSN. The weekly Tosh.0 explores all aspects of the social media landscape, featuring razor-sharp humour and biting commentary from comedian Daniel Tosh. Emmy-Award winning Inside Amy Schumer has the popular, edgy comedian performing a variety of funny sketches, stand up, interviews and musical efficiencies.
Funny Central HD will likewise include a devoted block of Spike content. Spike is a basic home entertainment brand offering original productions created to notify, engage, inspire and above all push the borders of the unanticipated. Reveals from Spike will include the worldwide smash-hit and YouTube viral sensation Lip Sync Battle, in addition to the popular Catch a Contractor, an initial non-scripted series that sees host Adam Carolla on an objective to find unethical, incredibly elusive professionals.
All the shows premiering on Comedy Central HD will be readily available on OSN's acclaimed catch-up service, OSN Play and through OSN as needed.