WarnerTV Heads to UAE

DUBAI/BURBANK: Warner Bros.is teaming with Prodea Systems for the launch of a branded SVOD service on the NXT platform in the United Arab Emirates.

WarnerTV will deliver on-demand access to series and movies from Warner Bros. Entertainment. The slate will cover more than 500 episodes annually of series such as Friends, ER, Fringe, Supernatural and The Mentalist, among others. Subscribers will have access to more than 120 feature films a year, among them the Harry Potter franchise, the Matrix trilogy and The Shining.

“We are extremely excited to be a part of Prodea’s new entertainment platform in the UAE," said Malcolm Dudley-Smith, executive VP of business management at Warner Bros. International Branded Services. "Giving viewers choice, convenience and control over how and when they can watch our world class motion pictures and incredibly popular TV series is a very compelling experience."

“This deal is representative of the strong entertainment package that Prodea Systems is bringing to the region for the first time," added Anousheh Ansari, CEO and co-founder of Prodea Systems. "With one of the best TV and movie selections in Hollywood, WarnerTV is a great addition to the overall NXT offering.”