MUMBAI: Rewind Networks today announced the launch of its HITS and HITS MOVIES as part of the channel bouquet on Dialog Television, Sri Lanka’s premier Pay TV service provider, available from 15th May 2019.
The launch marks Rewind Networks’ first foray into Sri Lanka – bringing HITS MOVIES to its third market after Singapore and Indonesia, adding 1.3 million homes and bringing the total 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, 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, 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 favourite TV series on these specially curated channels.”
HITS brings viewers the best Hollywood TV series ever made from the past three decades. In May, viewers can look forward to brand new seasons of The Nanny Season 5 (premieres 27 May), Who’s The Boss Season 3 (premieres 27 May) and Three’s Company Season 7 (premieres 8 May). Other exciting series include Little House on the Prairie, Baywatch and That ‘70s Show.
HITS MOVIES celebrates the best blockbuster films ever made from the ‘60s to the ‘90s. The channel’s slate includes hot favorites like Forrest Gump, Ghost, Police Academy, Crocodile Dundee and A Nightmare on Elm Street. The channel features a carefully curated selection of hit films from Hollywood majors such as MGM Studios, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros and Sony Pictures and will be progressively introducing more titles from other leading studios. In May, Dialog subscribers can catch iconic movies like Taxi Driver, Batman Forever, The Bone Collector, Superman and Beverly Hills Cop.
