The French TV channel distributor Thema announced two distribution agreements in Europe. One is for two Zee channels in France, the other for two Arab kids channels in Italy.
The company has said that that French IPTV provider Free has added two Indian channels, Zee TV and Zee Cinem,a to its line-up of channels. The Zee channels will be available as a stand-alone ‘Indian pack’ for €15.90 a month.
Thema also said that Sky Italy will add Al jazeera’s Chidren Channel and the pre-school Baraem channel as part of their Arabic bouquet of channels for viewers in Italy.
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