Tiscali TV offers Disney and ABC shows
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- Feb 01, 2008
Tiscali UK has struck a strategic licensing agreement with Disney-ABC International Television, to bring 400 hours of premium content on-demand to Tiscali TV subscribers.
The shows include Lost, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy and Scrubs.
The programming will be available to view on C1, Tiscali TV’s exclusive VOD channel, open to subscribers as part of the Entertainment Mix.
This adds to the US and UK content already on C1 including Doctor Who, Sex And The City and Life On Mars, alongside other standalone VOD channels on the platform such as 4OD and HBO On-Demand.
Jonathan Sykes, Managing Director, Content Strategy, Tiscali TV, said: “We’re delighted to be adding to our already hugely diverse library of top quality drama and comedy with the some of the most watched and talked about US shows of recent years. This agreement with Disney means Tiscali TV customers can be even further satisfied with subscribing to the most comprehensive VOD service available, as well as continuing to receive all their favourite linear TV channels.”
Jim Brehm, Senior Vice President, Sales, Disney-ABC International Television EMEA said: “We’re pleased to be working with Tiscali TV to give their subscribers access to some of the hottest, most talked about series on international TV, whenever they want to enjoy them. We’re committed to working with the strongest international new media partners to bring our content to audiences in flexible ways, which enhance audience’s connection with our content.”
Disney-ABC International Television content will be available alongside Tiscali's 80+ broadcast channels, replay and on-demand TV services, including the UK’s biggest on-demand movie service, accessible to 10 million homes nationwide. Customers choosing to subscribe to Tiscali TV can do so from only £19.99, which also includes up to 8Mb broadband, a free wireless router and set-top box and free weekend UK and international calls.