OSN Expands its slate of NBCUniversal Titles

OSN will exclusively launch a slate of new premium series from Sky Studios and Peacock Originals produced by Universal Studio Group including Bel-Air, JOE vs CAROLE, We Are Lady Parts and Angelyne

New NBC series and blockbuster films also coming to OSN subscribers in 2022

14 February 2022, Dubai – United Arab Emirates: OSN, the region’s leading entertainment hub, today announced that it will exclusively premiere more premium NBCUniversal (NBCU) TV series and films in 2022 than ever before.

The hit Peacock Original comedy starring Will Forte, MacGruber, already launched on OSN in December. Soon, OSN subscribers will have first access in the region to additional Peacock Originals, including the highly awaited Bel-Air, which is set to premiere on OSN on February 14^th. This one-hour series, executive produced by Will Smith and inspired by Morgan Cooper’s viral trailer, is a dramatic re-imagining of the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and is a new take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air.

Other much anticipated Peacock titles produced by Universal Studio Group that will be available on OSN in 2022 include the critically acclaimed comedy series We Are Lady Parts; the new drama Angelyne,starring Emmy Rossum (Shameless) as the titular character;  as well as JOE vs CAROLE, a limited drama series based on the Wondery podcast “Joe Exotic: Tiger King,” hosted and reported by Robert Moor, that centers around big cat enthusiast Carole Baskin (Kate McKinnon – Saturday Night Live, Ghostbusters) and fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (John Cameron Mitchell – Girls, Hedwig and the Angry Inch).

Universal Studio Group is comprised of NBCUniversal’s four powerhouse television studios: Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios and Universal Television Alternative Studio.

Stellar Sky Studios titles that OSN subscribers will have access to include I Hate Suzie, the bold dramedystarring BAFTA nominee Billie Piper (Collateral, Doctor Who) who co-created the series with Emmy® winner and critically acclaimed writer Lucy Prebble (Succession, Enron); sci-fi adventure series Intergalactic; and Robert Harris’ Fear Index starring Josh Hartnett.2022 will also see the launch of the much anticipated second season of epic crime drama series Gangs of London.

           

Upcoming NBC titles include the high-profile limited series The Thing About Pam, which is based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russ’ conviction, although he insisted he didn’t kill her. He was later exonerated. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp, played by Renée Zellweger. The series is produced by Blumhouse Television, NBC News Studios and Big Picture Co.  OSN subscribers can also look forward to the long-awaited return of the flagship series from Emmy® winning producer Dick Wolf, Law & Order. Both series will be available on the same day as their launch in the US.

Blockbuster movies coming in 2022 thanks to the Pay 1 output deal with NBCU include: F9, Sing 2, The Boss Baby: Family Business and action-thriller Nobody, in addition to as critically acclaimed films such as Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast and Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho.

All series and movies will be available first in the region to OSN customers across the streaming app and channels.

“We are absolutely thrilled to build on our longstanding relationship with NBCUniversal, resulting in some of the year’s most anticipated films and series being added to OSN’s already jam-packed 2022 line-up. This collaboration strengthens OSN’s premium content portfolio as we deliver to our promise to bring the most sought-after content first, and at same time as their world premiere to our viewers,” said Nick Forward, Managing Director Streaming & Chief Content Officer at OSN.

“The calibre and breadth of content we have to offer clients around the world is something that we’re extremely proud of. OSN has been a great partner to us throughout the years and we are delighted that their subscribers will soon be able to enjoy NBCUniversal’s exciting, new series and films,” said Don McGregor, Executive Vice President Head of Worldwide Distribution, NBCUniversal.

With hundreds of hours of exclusive content that appeals to the entire family, subscribers can immerse themselves into new worlds with the latest cinema releases, the latest Hollywood blockbusters, series, OSN Originals and enjoy the ease of entertainment anytime and anywhere with the OSN Streaming app.

About OSN

OSN is the region’s leading entertainment hub with a history of providing exceptional value for customers with its focus on exclusive and in-demand content, and innovative digital platforms for anywhere, anytime access.

OSN’s strength is its unbeatable range of exclusive programming and best-in-class entertainment led by its long-term partnerships with studio majors including HBO, NBC Universal, Fox, Paramount, MGM, and Sony to name a few.

OSN is the home for premium and nowhere-else content in Arabic, English, Turkish. OSN broadcasts the latest content at the same minute as in the US, including popular series, blockbuster movies, and the best in kids and lifestyle programming. In addition, OSN also provides entertainment content for devices such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones via its online and mobile app entertainment platform, offering movies and series on the go.

OSN’s ambition is to deliver entertainment everywhere for everyone, which is informed by the company’s three key pillars: A customer-first approach, unrivalled exclusive content and unbeatable value.

About NBCUNIVERSAL GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION

NBCUniversal Global Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media platforms in the U.S., Canada and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal’s content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Telemundo, and more, as well as locally produced content from around the world. Global Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.