HITS, HITS Movies Head to Sri Lanka

Rewind Networks has clinched the first carriage deals in Sri Lanka for HITS and HITS Movies.

The services will roll out on Dialog Television, available to 1.3 million homes, on May 15. This marks the third carriage deal for HITS Movies, following launches in Singapore and Indonesia, expanding the footprint to more than 4 million homes.

“Our partnership with Dialog Television in Sri Lanka marks an important milestone for Rewind Networks’ footprint in Asia—growing the reach of HITS to more than 14 million homes in 11 countries,” said Avi Himatsinghani, CEO of Rewind Networks. “We look forward to welcoming our new viewers in Sri Lanka and are confident that the unique core proposition of HITS and HITS Movies will resonate well with them.”

“Dialog Television is committed to bringing the best of entertainment to our subscribers and viewers,” said Chirantha De Zoysa, head of business, television services, at Dialog Axiata PLC. “We have seen the phenomenal success of HITS and HITS Movies across other markets in Asia and are delighted that our subscribers can now watch a range of Hollywood timeless blockbuster movies and favorite TV series on these specially curated channels.”