TORONTO, ON: Asian Television Network International Limited (ATN), Canada’s largest South Asian broadcaster and pioneer broadcaster of Cricket, announced that is has acquired the Canadian distribution rights for one of India’s most popular OTT streaming platforms – Sony LIV (owned by Sony Pictures Networks India) to offer world-class Indian content to ATN’s well-established subscriber base across Canada.
Sony LIV is an Indian over-the-top streaming platform owned by Sony Pictures Networks India. Sony LIV was introduced in 2013 as a first OTT service in India and carry’s content from its local networks, which includes Bollywood Blockbusters, Television Dramas & Series, Reality Shows, Comedy Shows and ample Original Programming specially produced for Sony LIV.
“We are very proud of our Long partnership with Sony LIV, and it has been a privilege to work with them to bring bringing the best of South Asian Entertainment across Canada” said Dr. Shan Chandrasekar, President & CEO of ATN. “Our goal is to provide our audience with engaging, high-quality content that they can enjoy anytime, anywhere and we are looking forward to aggressively launching and streaming Sony LIV Nationwide” he added.
Manish Aggarwal, Head – Growth and Monetization, Sony LIV said, “We are excited to expand our partnership with ATN by granting them Sony LIV’s distribution rights and expand our reach. Canada has a significant South-Asian diaspora, and we’re thrilled to offer quality content to them. We look forward to this collaboration and market response.”
As part of its commitment to delivering high-quality content, Sony LIV offers a diverse range of new original series and movies that include…
Gullak: a series of heartwarming stories that take place in a small town in India
Maharaani: a political drama starring Huma Qureshi
Scam 1992: follows the life of Harshad Mehta, a stockbroker who took the stock market to dizzying heights and his catastrophic downfall
Undekhi: The series depicts the two aspects of the society – the power-drunk influential people and the oppressed
Rocket Boys: based on the lives of Homi J. Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai, who created history while building India’s future
Hindi Feature Film Bhonsle starring Manoj Bajpayee which was launched at 2018 Cannes Film Festival
Sony LIV will be available on TELUS and ATN subscribers will have access to all of Sony LIV’s content at special rates when bundled with ATN Sony Linear Entertainment Channels as well as being available a la carte (Monthly Pricing: CAD 9.99/month and CAD 49.99/year).