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Campaign ME
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Campaign ME
beIN, Sony Pictures Entertainment extend content deal across MENA
beIN Media Group has extended its longstanding content agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), securing exclusive multi-year rights to a broad portfolio of acclaimed television series and films which will come to beIN's audiences across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Turkey. As part of the renewed deal, beIN will continue to hold first and second window rights to several film titles from SPE's diverse library. In the Middle East, content will be available in both Arabic and English across beIN's entertainment channels, beIN ON DEMAND, and on its OTT platforms, TOD and beIN CONNECT. In Turkey, content will be available in English and Turkish via Digiturk's entertainment channels, as well as TOD and beIN CONNECT. 'We are proud to extend our valued relationship with Sony Pictures Entertainment — a creative powerhouse that continues to captivate global audiences,' said Esra Özaral Altop, Chief Entertainment Content Officer, beIN Media Group. 'This renewed agreement not only reflects our dedication to curating premium entertainment for viewers across MENA and Türkiye, but also marks a new chapter in strengthening our entertainment portfolio.' SPE's upcoming slate includes highly anticipated titles such as I Know What You Did Last Summer, 28 Years Later, Until Dawn, and Karate Kid: Legends. The agreement could also allow audiences to watch recent hits like Venom: The Last Dance, Kraven the Hunter, Saturday Night, the Oscar-winning I'm Still Here, and Paddington in Peru coming to beIN's audiences. For television series, the agreement covers fan-favourites including Outlander (Seasons 1-8), The Good Doctor (Seasons 1-7), Twisted Metal (Season 1-2), and anime hits from Crunchyroll: Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia (Seasons 1-2). 'Our passion at Sony Pictures is to bring great stories to great audiences, and our friends and partners at beIN remain the perfect home to bring this plethora of amazing content to audiences across MENA and Turkey,' said Mark Young, EVP, Distribution & Networks, EMEA, Sony Pictures Television. 'We are thrilled that their wide audiences will continue to enjoy the wealth of content from SPE's future slate as well as our vast library of beloved classics, and we join them in being incredibly pleased to make this announcement today' First signed in 2021, the renewed agreement aims to build on the longstanding collaboration between beIN and SPE, while underscoring beIN's position as a global entertainment network.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
BeIN Media Group extends long-term content deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment across MENA and Türkiye
DOHA, QATAR – beIN MEDIA GROUP ('beIN'), the leading global media group, has extended its longstanding content agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment ('SPE'), securing exclusive multi-year rights to a broad portfolio of acclaimed television series and hit films which will come to beIN's audiences across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Türkiye, following their theatrical window. As part of the renewed deal, beIN will continue to hold first and second window rights to several film titles from SPE's robust and diverse library including fan favourites, award-winning classics, and some of the most popular television series in recent years, in MENA and Türkiye respectively. In MENA, content will be available in both Arabic and English across beIN's entertainment channels, beIN ON DEMAND, and on its leading OTT platforms- TOD and beIN CONNECT. In Türkiye, content will be available in English and Turkish via Digiturk's entertainment channels, as well as TOD and beIN CONNECT. SPE's upcoming slate includes highly anticipated titles such as I Know What You Did Last Summer, 28 Years Later, Until Dawn, and Karate Kid: Legends, and the agreement could see recent hits like Venom: The Last Dance, Kraven the Hunter, Saturday Night, the Oscar-winning I'm Still Here (2025, Best International Feature Film), and Paddington in Peru coming to beIN's audiences. The agreement also covers fan-favourite series including Outlander (Seasons 1-8), The Good Doctor (Seasons 1-7), Twisted Metal (Season 1-2), and anime hits from Crunchyroll, Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia (Seasons 1-2). Esra Özaral Altop, Chief Entertainment Content Officer, beIN MEDIA GROUP said: 'We are proud to extend our valued relationship with Sony Pictures Entertainment — a creative powerhouse that continues to captivate global audiences. This renewed agreement not only reflects our dedication to curating premium entertainment for viewers across MENA and Türkiye, but also marks a new chapter in strengthening our entertainment portfolio. From iconic blockbusters to genre-defining series, we remain committed to delivering bold, diverse, and unforgettable stories that resonate with every audience.' Mark Young, EVP, Distribution & Networks, EMEA, Sony Pictures Television, said: 'Our passion at Sony Pictures is to bring great stories to great audiences, and our friends and partners at beIN remain the perfect home to bring this plethora of amazing content to audiences across MENA and Türkiye. We are thrilled that their wide audiences will continue to enjoy the wealth of content from SPE's future slate as well as our vast library of beloved classics, and we join them in being incredibly pleased to make this announcement today' First signed in 2021, the renewed agreement builds on the longstanding collaboration between beIN and Sony Pictures Entertainment, and underscores beIN's position as a leading global entertainment network. About beIN MEDIA GROUP beIN MEDIA GROUP is a leading independent global media group and one of the foremost sports & entertainment networks in the world. The group distributes and produces an unrivalled array of entertainment, live sport and major international events across 5 continents, 40 countries and in 9 different languages spanning Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). beIN MEDIA GROUP's flagship sports network, beIN SPORTS, holds the single largest portfolio of sports rights of any global broadcaster; and through its iconic MIRAMAX film studio, beIN holds an extensive library of Hollywood blockbusters while having a growing presence in series and movies production and distribution, as well as in the digital space. beIN MEDIA GROUP acquired Digiturk, the leading pay-tv operator in Türkiye, in August 2016, and in 2022 launched its premium OTT service, TOD, across MENA and Türkiye. For more information on beIN MEDIA GROUP, please contact: mediaoffice@ About Sony Pictures Entertainment Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE's Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit
Broadcast Pro
09-04-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
BeIN extends Davis Cup and BJK Cup rights across MENA, France and Australia
At the beginning of the year, beIN announced that it would continue exclusively broadcasting the Australian Open in MENA through to 2029. BeIN Media Group has extended its exclusive broadcasting agreement with the International Tennis Federation (ITF), securing the rights to air the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (BJK Cup) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), France and Australia for multiple upcoming seasons. The renewal ensures that beIN Sports subscribers in 26 countries will continue to enjoy comprehensive coverage of the premier men's and women's international tennis team competitions. Viewers will have access to every round of both tournaments in English, Arabic, and French reinforcing beIN's role as a global hub for elite tennis. beIN's comprehensive coverage of both the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (BJK Cup) will include several key stages of each tournament. For the Davis Cup, viewers can look forward to the second round of qualifiers, scheduled to take place from 12 to 14 September 2025, followed by the highly anticipated Final 8, set to be held in Bologna from 18 to 23 November 2025. Meanwhile, coverage of the BJK Cup will feature the qualifiers taking place from 10 to 13 April 2025, with additional rounds including the play-offs and finals, the dates of which are yet to be confirmed, with Shenzhen as the planned host city. This renewed deal not only strengthens beIN's long-standing relationship with the ITF but also highlights its commitment to delivering high-quality, live sports content to a broad international audience. Richard Verow, Chief Sports Officer, beIN Media Group, commented: 'We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with the ITF and look forward to bringing more unforgettable moments from two iconic tennis competitions to millions of viewers. This renewal reflects our commitment to delivering world-class and prestigious tennis events to our audiences across MENA, France, and Australia.' David Haggerty, ITF President commented: 'This is significant news for the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup. beIN MEDIA GROUP have been a long-time partner and their coverage of the World Cup of Tennis is fantastic, and we're pleased to continue working with them to showcase the unique passion and excitement of the World Cup of Tennis in some of our key markets.' Kerstin Lutz, Chief Executive Officer, Billie Jean King Cup Limited, added: 'We are pleased to extend our partnership with beIN Media Group, ensuring fans across MENA, France, and Australia can continue to enjoy the excitement of the Billie Jean King Cup. Interest and engagement are strong across the board, but especially high in MENA, where fans are very invested in live matches and additional content. Women's sport should be easy to find and beIN does an incredible job making that a reality for fans in those territories. With beIN's extensive reach, promotion, and commitment to world-class coverage, we are confident we will deliver spectacular tennis together, inspiring future generations of players and fans.' This latest agreement bolsters beIN's impressive tennis portfolio. Earlier this year, the network secured exclusive broadcast rights for the Australian Open in MENA until 2029, and continues to hold regional rights to all four Grand Slam tournaments. Additionally, beIN extended its rights for the ATP Tour across MENA, Australia and Southeast Asia until 2028, reaffirming its status as the go-to destination for tennis fans worldwide.
Broadcast Pro
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
TOD Studios unveils new series ‘Fi Lahza' for Ramadan 2025
Starring Ahmed Fahmi and Myrna Noureldin, the drama unfolds a story of love, betrayal and vengeance. TOD, the subscription-based OTT platform by beIN Media Group, has announced the launch of Fi Lahza ( Turning Point ), a TOD Studios production. Spanning 30 episodes, the series delves into the fragile boundary between love and hate, where a single act of betrayal sets off a chain reaction of unforeseen consequences. As emotions intensify and alliances are tested, the relentless pursuit of justice collides with the desire for revenge, unravelling hidden truths along the way. Directed by Ahmed Khaled and scripted by Hisham Hilal, Fi Lahza boasts a star-studded cast led by Ahmed Fahmi as Seif Wahby and Myrna Noureldin as Farida. Joining them are Naglaa Badr, Edouward, Safaa El Toukhy, Ahmed Maged, Sarah El Chamy, Yousef Othman, Nour Mahmoud, Aicel Ramzy, Youssef Wahby and Gala Hesham, who bring to life a tale of passion, betrayal and power struggles. Scheduled to premiere during Ramadan, Fi Lahza will be available exclusively on TOD for viewers across the MENA region, further expanding the platform's lineup of premium Arabic originals.
