December 17, 2020

OSN Spreads Christmas Joy With Brand-New 24/7 Disney Pop-Up Channel, ‘Family Squad’

As the holidays season is about spending time with loved ones, OSN is pulling out all the stops to ensure this year is extra special with the launch of Disney’s ‘Family Squad’ pop-up channel. Set to be available on OSN and as a collection on its streaming app from Thursday 17^th December to Saturday 9^th January, with the content dubbed in both English and Arabic, December just got a whole lot better.

Through this special channel, OSN is bringing a collection of Disney’s most magical kids shows and movies to TV screens to keep both children and adults alike entertained. Inspired by the unique and remarkable bonds of iconic Disney siblings, this epic new pop-up channel promises content viewers won’t be able to find anywhere else on one dedicated channel24/7.

With most children across the region now used to spending considerable amounts of time indoors, it’s not just important to keep them entertained, but educated too. OSN will therefore be showcasing a host oflife lessons on the ‘Family Squad’ pop-up channel,including sisterhood, girl power and strength as seen in the beloved Disney classic, ‘Frozen’and ‘Frozen 2’. Another theme will include finding your inner confidence which is brought to life in the mega blockbuster hit,‘Onward’ which follows two elf brothers on a quest to bring back their father for one day. One for the animal lovers, ‘101 Dalmatians’ celebrates bravery and hope.

And that’s not all, as families can also look forward to ‘Peter Pan’which follows Wendy and her brothers as they embark on the ultimate adventure, and‘The Incredibles’which sees the super siblings trio on a mission to rescue the world highlighting the importance of family.

Rolla Karam, Interim Chief Content Officer at OSN said: “Christmas is a time for families to come together so we’re delighted to launch a new pop-up channel which celebrates just that. Through our long-term partnership with Disney, we’re able to offer exclusive family-friendly content which can be enjoyed in the safety and comfort of your own home. This content also complements our wider offering this holiday that promises to cater to all ages and get everyone in the festive spirit.”

The ‘Family Squad’pop-up channel will be available to watch on channel 353 and as a collection on the OSN streaming app from Thursday 17^thDecember to Saturday 9^thJanuary.Viewers can also enjoy a wider offering of Disney+ Originals available to subscribers in the Middle East through OSN’s exclusive partnership, in addition to OSN’smust-see selection of Hollywood content including a premium range of movies,series, documentaries, boxsets, kid’s content, and Arabic and Turkish productions. Subscription packages start as low as AED 9.50 per month.

Family Squad pop-up channel TV show line-up: