THT, Russia’s leading entertainment channel, announces U.S. market debut

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The top channel targeting people ages 14-44 now available on Atlantic Broadband

Los Angeles, CA – May 3, 2017 – International Media Distribution (IMD), a leading provider of in-language television content in the U.S., announced today the first U.S. launch of Russia’s leading entertainment channel, THT. A household name in Russia, THT is a premiere 24-hour entertainment network featuring top rated comedy series, sitcoms, daily reality shows, movies and more. Now audiences can enjoy entertainment staples such as Comedy Club, Stand Up, Dance Off, Dom 2, Gym Coach, Girlzzz and more.

“THT is excited to bring high quality Russian entertainment to the United States with this launch on Atlantic Broadband," said Murat Kablakhov, CEO of THT. "We are pleased to partner with IMD to reach and meet the increasing needs of Russian audiences throughout North America. We hope to announce partnerships with other television providers in the near future. THT fans who would like to see the channel launch in their area should call their local television provider to request it.” 

Russian residents in Miami Beach, Florida can now add THT to any video service package or promotional bundle with Atlantic Broadband. It is available both a la carte for $9.99 or as part of the Russian Pak, which also includes Channel One Russia and RTN, for $24.99.

About THT

THT is Russia’s #1 entertainment TV channel whose target audience is 14-44 and whose core audience is made up of young people 18-30. The TV channel offers a unique combination of content – comedy shows, both scripted and unscripted, reality shows and talent competitions, TV series and feature films.

About IMD

IMD is a leading distributor of multicultural content representing over 50 linear and on demand networks from Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Working with linear and non-linear platforms, IMD brings popular programming from the leading international brands to multicultural television consumers around the world.

Contact:

Alexa DeGennaro

Marketing Project Manager

100 Universal City Plaza, 1440/1100, Universal City, CA 91608

Direct: 818-777-9876

                                                                                                                                                                                   

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