DStv Now, the
recently launched brand new app that offers sport, movies, series and so much
more is launching three bonus channels; ShortsTV, Ginx TV and Eurochannel, that
will only be available on the DStv Now app for a limited period. This marks an
unprecedented move for MultiChoice as new channels usually hit linear
television first.
“As a pioneer at
delivering content via breakthrough technologies, we do our best to get content
that will captivate audiences across the continent. We are pleased to acquire
the new channels for DStv Now and hope they will resonate with short film
junkies, video gamers and European culture lovers” commented John Kotsaftis CEO
of DStv Digital Media.
ShortsTV is the
global home of short film, where short stories come to life in stunning high
definition. The channel brings audiences captivating contemporary short form
content from filmmakers across six continents. The programming line-up includes
films with big stars such as Keira Knightley and Benedict Cumberbatch,
award-winning animations, and African short films.
“At ShortsTV we are
thrilled to expand our carriage in Africa with MultiChoice this March,” said
ShortsTV EMEA President Jan Pieter Koene. “Our short film programming is very
well suited to the DStv Now platform and on-the-go viewing, and we are
confident that the channel is a unique addition to the line-up.”
Ginx TV is the
world’s only 24/7 international video gaming television channel – offering the
very best video reviews, news and features from the world of video gaming and
video gaming culture. Based in the UK, the growing library of shows and videos
are enjoyed by audiences both as a part of the Ginx TV channel on 26 million
homes worldwide and in nine languages, through syndication on other networks
and services across the globe.
Commented Ginx CEO,
Michiel Bakker: “We are very excited to be taking this step into South Africa,
Africa’s biggest TV market, in partnership with the country’s biggest platform.
Video-gaming is now a massively mainstream leisure activity and it is fantastic
that we are able to bring the channel to South African gamers as part of this
exciting new offer from MultiChoice”.
Eurochannel is an
award winning television channel featuring premium European entertainment with
the biggest stars; the channel is in English. Eurochannel presents only
top-of-the-line European programming from recent blockbusters to critically
acclaimed TV series. Experience Europe on Eurochannel through cinematic
adventure, humour, history and entertainment. www.eurochannel.com now offers local listings for DStv Now
customers as well as local editions of its monthly digital magazine the
Eurochannel Guide.
"We're
thrilled to start offering our extensive and premium selection of European
movies, TV series and music to the African audiences thanks to MultiChoice’s
new OTT service DStv Now. All Eurochannel programs will be available in
English, so everyone is invited to take this emotional rollercoaster ride of
non-stop European entertainment! To celebrate our launch, Eurochannel will
offer an exceptional line-up in March, such as a music special on Grammy Award
winner Sam Smith and a gripping British period drama starring 50 Shades of Grey's Jamie Dornan - Shadows in the sun," says Gustavo
Vainstein, Eurochannel's President.
The DStv Now app is
free to download and is available to all DStv customers. The video content on
DStv Now is available exclusively to DStv Premium PVR customers and can be
watched via an Android phone/tablet or iOS phone/tablet. Relevant data costs
will apply when streaming content.
Shorts TV, Ginx TV
and Eurochannel will be available for three months from mid March to mid June
2015.
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