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  • TalkTalk adds Star TV Boost pack to its offering

    TalkTalk adds Star TV Boost pack to its offering

    MUMBAI: TalkTalk has further extended its popular range of On Demand content with the addition of the Star TV Boost package comprising Star Plus, Star Gold, Life OK and Star Jalsha.

    The Star TV Boost is available to TV Plus customers via the TalkTalk Player on YouView on demand for just ?5.00 a month.

    Star Plus has also been added to TalkTalk‘s Entertainment Boost, alongside the likes of Sky 1, Sky Living and Comedy Central, at no additional cost.

    TalkTalk Commercial Director Tristia Clarke said, “We are delighted to offer more award winning entertainment from the number one Asian network as part of the diverse range of content available on the TalkTalk Player. Star TV already has a fantastic following amongst our customers so I‘m sure the addition of three new channels via a single boost will be a big hit.”

    Star UK and Europe SVP Yeshpal Sharma says, “We are delighted to team up with TalkTalk to make the best of Asian television available to our loyal and growing UK audiences. Star Plus is the first Asian television channel to be retailed in the TalkTalk Entertainment Boost and the launch of the Star TV Boost is testimony to the confidence that TalkTalk has on the channel‘s performance.”

  • Star Gold now available on Virgin Media

    Star Gold now available on Virgin Media

    MUMBAI: Star Network has announced the launch of Star Gold on the British pay-TV and broadband provider Virgin Media as part of their ‘Asian Mela‘ offering.

    Star Network channels available on Virgin Media‘s ‘Asian Mela‘ bundle now include Star Plus, Star Life Ok and Star Gold.

    Star UK and Europe SVP Yeshpal Sharma stated, "With the launch of Star Gold on Virgin Media – the UK‘s largest cable platform, the Star Network has further strengthened its offering to its loyal and growing UK viewers."

    Virgin Media director of content acquisition Emma Jones said, "Star Gold is a fantastic addition to our Asian Mela bundle. This is great news for customers with access to even more Bollywood entertainment; Virgin Media is the TV destination to enjoy the best movies around."

    Virgin Media‘s Asian Mela bundle now provides access to 13 South Asian channels for ?12 a month.

    Star Gold is available on Virgin Media on EPG channel number 801.

  • Star Network expands UK channel offering on Sky

    Star Network expands UK channel offering on Sky

    MUMBAI: Star Network will now have an expanded range of its channels available for UK audience with a new multi-year carriage deal with Sky.

    According to the official communiqué, Star Network‘s portfolio of channels respond to the growing demand for high-quality Hindi and Bengali language programming.

    In addition to a channel carriage renewal for its existing channels, Star TV will also launch HD and on demand services as well as new channel Star Jalsha for the customers.

    The agreement sees Sky renew its distribution partnership for Star Network‘s range of Hindi-language entertainment and Bollywood film channels, including Star Plus, Star Life OK, and Star Gold. This follows the recent launch of Star Plus HD – the UK‘s first Asian TV channel in full high definition.

    The partnership between the broadcasters includes distribution rights that will see Sky offer access to Star Network‘s programmes through its catch-up platforms, including Sky‘s On Demand service.

    Star Networks SVP UK and Europe Yeshpal Sharma said, "It has been a fantastic journey with Sky so far and we are glad that with the multi-year deal Sky has recognised our commitment as the UK‘s No. 1 Asian television network offering top quality content to a growing Asian audience. We have built a firm foundation and are committed to taking it to new heights."

    Sky director of partner channels Adrian Pilkington said, "We‘re pleased to be extending our partnership with Star TV as viewing amongst the UK‘s Asian audience continues to grow strongly. At Sky, we‘re delighted to help Star‘s programming reach more than 10m homes, and to give viewers more choice, control and flexibility by making Star‘s content available in high-definition and on-demand."