UPC Romania Aligns with Ownzones for App

Liberty Global’s UPC Romania has teamed up with Ownzones Media Network (OMN) to launch the Ownzones Passport Romania premium app.

Available exclusively to subscribers equipped with the Horizon advanced set-top box, the new service debuts with a slate of original series featuring top Romanian and U.S. celebrity influencers, local millennial-focused news and an offering of top Hollywood feature films. Content featured on the launch slate include a Star Trek collection and William Shatner’s exclusive documentary series The Captains.

“Ownzones Passport Romania represents an exciting premium app that offers exclusive content developed starting from the local needs of the market,” said Dan Goman, founder and CEO of OMN.  “We are excited to partner with UPC Romania on the new platform and see great opportunities for rolling out similar offerings in additional markets.”

Bogdan Bucurei, UPC Romania’s marketing director, said, “The Horizon TV platform has an interactive applications portal on which the users can have access to diverse international and local content, relevant for every audience. It’s a unique service on the Romanian market through which any TV can turn into a smart TV. Launching Ownzones Passport application on our video platform supports the UPC strategy of offering the best entertainment experience to clients, coming with an original premium content.”

“I am thrilled that The Captains series will make its Romanian debut on Ownzones Passport Romania,” said Shatner, who starred as Captain Kirk in the Star Trek original series and feature films.