ANNOUNCEMENT-Forthnet's pay-TV Nova secures Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's hit films, TV series rights

Nova, the top provider of innovative bundled home entertainment
and communication services in Greece, has signed a new agreement
with Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) securing rights to a selection of
its most successful new and classic movies, including all four
James Bond movies starring Daniel Craig, and Emmy and Golden
Globe award-winning TV series The Handmaid's Tale for Greece and
Cyprus.

On March, Nova will exclusively premiere The Handmaid's Tale.
The series, which is airing for the first time on Greek
television and will be also available through Nova On Demand and
Nova Go services, stars Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Samira
Wiley, Max Minghella, Yvonne Strahovski, O-T Fagbenle, Alexis
Bledel, Madeline Brewer and Ann Dowd. The series, which won
eight Emmys and two Golden Globe Awards, is based on Margaret
Atwood's award winning bestselling novel of the same name.

Furthermore, Nova acquires rights to a collection of top MGM
films, which will be distributed via the Novacinema channels in
Greece and Cyprus and will be also available through Nova On
Demand and Nova Go services. Films in the agreement include:
* The four most recent James Bond starring Daniel Craig:
“Skyfall,” the highest grossing movie in the Bond franchise,
“Quantum of Solace,” “Casino Royale,” and “Spectre”
* “Creed,” the continuation of the Rocky franchise, starring
Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone
* The romantic film “Me Before You” based on Jojo Moye's
international bestseller
* The re-imaginations of classics such as “The Magnificent
Seven,”
“Ben-Hur,” and “Hercules” starring Dwayne Johnson
* And other movies from the studio's rich library including:
“The
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” “Valkyrie,” and “Lions for Lambs”


Commenting on the agreement, Katerina Kaskanioti, Forthnet Pay
TV Executive Director said: “We are delighted to have concluded
a new deal with MGM. The new additions prove, once more, our
commitment to continuously enrich our entertainment line-up with
top class films and series."

The new agreement with MGM includes rights to distribute the
studio's content online via Nova Go and Nova On Demand on a
catch-up basis, allowing premium subscribers to watch their
favorite programs anytime and anywhere.