From May 1st, OSN - Orbit Showtime Network sets the stage for new HD channels guaranteed to enrich viewers' television experience in the Middle East and North Africa.

Less than ten months after the merger of Orbit and Showtime, Osn - Orbit Showtime Network delivered three outstanding HD channels. In keeping with the promise to enhance the line-up of premium Western and Arabic entertainment, OSN - Orbit Showtime Network customers will now be able to enjoy spectacular picture and sound quality from a further six brand new HD channels. The new channels include Sundance Channel HD, Outdoor Channel HD, Food Network HD, Fashion TV HD, Fox Sports HD and Showsports 1 HD bringing the number of exclusive HD channels to nine with more channels on the way.

As the biggest TV revolution in decades, HD offers subscribers a cinematic experience; a television picture that is crisp, pure and unparalleled in sound quality all in the comfort of their own home. This marks a turning point for OSN - Orbit Showtime Network as it will be the only network to offer such a diverse and unique choice of HD channels amongst its exclusive 75 premium channel line-up.

OSN - Orbit Showtime Network will be the first and only broadcaster in the Middle East to deliver, sharper, brighter more vibrant pictures in the region enabling viewers to become immersed in the motion details of sports, movies and programs as if they are part of the action.

The new OSN - Orbit Showtime HD range of satellite receivers unlocks the power of HD through HD connectivity and Dolby digital sound, whilst offering subscribers the best user interface, an 8 day electronic TV Guide, parental control and the option to switch subtitling on and off.

Marc-Antoine d'Halluin, CEO of OSN - Orbit Showtime Network said: "HD is the biggest development to happen in TV in the last 15 years. Today, less than ten months since Orbit and Showtime merged, we are very proud to be the first network to offer subscribers a line-up of 9 exclusive HD channels from world-renowned brands. The superior line-up will undoubtedly elevate viewers' TV experience to new heights, by bringing entertainment to life with vibrant colors and superb quality sound creating a completely unique television experience."

In addition to the existing 3 HD channels, OSN Movies HD, Discovery HD and NAT GEO Wild HD, which launched on February 1st, OSN viewers will now be able to enjoy the following 6 new HD channels from May 1st.

Showsports 1 HD

Experience the wonder of Showsports 1 HD bringing you all the sports you love in high definition. Feel as if you're on the pitch as Showsports 1 HD brings you all the excitement of top live sports events and programmes in glorious high definition bringing you closer to the action!

Sundance Channel HD

Sundance Channel HD is the destination for independent-minded movie enthusiasts seeking something different. Bold and uncompromising, Sundance Channel features a diverse, engaging and award-winning selection of feature films, documentaries, innovative original programming plus news about the latest developments from each year's Sundance Film Festival.

Fashion TV HD

FTV HD delivers 100 percent original content in crystal-clear HD quality, featuring the most updated fashion news from around the world, including exclusive reports on famous fashion houses and designers; coverage of fashion shows and photo shoots, plus behind-the-scenes footage; interviews with popular models and other influential leaders in the fashion world; and visits to the most fashionable nightclubs, parties and red carpet events.

Outdoor Channel HD

Outdoor Channel is blazing the trail in high definition! America's best-in-class hunting, fishing and traditional outdoor programming is now in dazzling HD. Outdoor Channel HD delivers programming on the outdoors that includes hunting, conservation, off-road motorsports and adventure. The outdoors never looked so good!

Food Network HD

Now you can watch some of your favourite Food Network shows in life-like high definition! Food Network offers a combination of credible cooking, fresh ideas, and high-energy entertainment to inspire foodies and non-foodies alike. It's an exciting mix of US and UK programmes featuring primetime entertainment favourites such as Iron Chef America, Chopped and Food Network Challenge, alongside daytime shows hosted by new and established talent, including ratings winners Nigella Express and Barefoot Contessa with Ina Garten, plus 30 Minute Meals with US celebrity chef Rachael Ray.

Fox Sports HD

Get ready to be taken closer to the action than ever before. Fox Sports HD will virtually put you in the game with high definition broadcasting of selected AFL, NRL, Rugby Union Internationals, Domestic Cricket, the A-League and Socceroos, as well as, HD coverage of international events and many of Fox Sports' popular magazine programs.