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Qatar Tribune
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- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
beIN renews Sony Pictures dealacross MENA & Türkiye regions
Tribune News Network DOHA beIN MEDIA GROUP (beIN), the leading global media group, has announced the extension of its long-standing content agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), securing exclusive multi-year rights to a broad portfolio of award-winning films and acclaimed television series for audiences across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Türkiye. The renewed partnership ensures that beIN will retain first and second window rights to a wide array of SPE's blockbuster films, iconic classics, and genre-defining TV series. Upcoming and recent titles expected to reach beIN audiences include I Know What You Did Last Summer, 28 Years Later, Until Dawn, and Karate Kid: Legends. Also part of the line-up are Venom: The Last Dance, Kraven the Hunter, Saturday Night, and I'm Still Here—the 2025 Academy Award winner for Best International Feature Film. Audiences can also look forward to the heartwarming Paddington in Peru. The agreement covers a variety of hit series as well. Fans will be able to enjoy complete seasons of Outlander (Seasons 1 to 8), The Good Doctor (Seasons 1 to 7), and Twisted Metal (Seasons 1 and 2). In addition, anime lovers will appreciate the inclusion of popular titles from Crunchyroll such as Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia (Seasons 1 and 2). In MENA, this content will be available in both Arabic and English across beIN's entertainment channels, beIN ON DEMAND, and its leading OTT platforms TOD and beIN CONNECT. In Türkiye, viewers can enjoy content in English and Turkish through Digiturk's entertainment channels, as well as on TOD and beIN CONNECT. Esra Özaral Altop, Chief Entertainment Content Officer at 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.'
Qatar Living
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Living
F1 Kids makes Formula 1 fun and accessible for young Arab children
F1 Kids, a pioneering programme by the beIN MEDIA GROUP to engage the next generation of young motorsport fans, has caught the imagination of youngsters around the world. Now in its second season on Jeem TV, the innovative F1 Kids programme is transforming how children across the Arab world experience the high-octane sport. Blending education and entertainment, the programme is making the complex F1 sport both accessible and enjoyable to young viewers. The show, featuring child commentators, animated avatars of drivers, trivia games, and expert insights, offers an entertaining gateway to the sport. Innovative Programming beIN MEDIA GROUP's broadcast of F1 Kids on Jeem TV is a pioneering initiative that presents Formula 1 content tailored for young Arabic-speaking audiences across the MENA region. Educational and Engaging Content The programme simplifies complex F1 concepts using 3D augmented graphics, child-friendly team radio transmissions, and cartoon driver avatars, making the sport both accessible and entertaining for children. Interactive Elements Features such as true-or-false quizzes and segments with child commentators encourage active participation, enhancing the learning experience and fostering a deeper interest in motorsports among young viewers. Language Preservation Broadcasting in Classical Arabic, F1 Kids not only ensures content is accessible across diverse Arabic dialects but also contributes to the preservation and appreciation of the Arabic language among younger generations. Extended Engagement The show, Anbar Loves Formula 1 , extends the engagement beyond race days, featuring discussions between the Anbar puppet and young fans, deepening the connection to the sport. By introducing Formula 1 to young audiences in their native language, beIN MEDIA GROUP is inspiring a new generation of motorsport enthusiasts, who could have future careers in sports, media, and engineering. The tailored, culturally-relevant content not only promotes inclusivity and language preservation, but also demonstrates the power of blending education with entertainment to create a lasting impact. As 'F1 Kids' continues to receive praise for its innovative approach, it stands as a model for how global sports can be made accessible, engaging, and meaningful for young viewers across the Arab world. --- Make sure to check out our social media to keep track of the latest content. Instagram - @qatarliving X - @qatarliving Facebook - Qatar Living YouTube - qatarlivingofficial
Zawya
08-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
BeIN Media Group extends Davis Cup and BJK Cup rights across MENA, France and Australia until 2026
DOHA, PARIS – beIN MEDIA GROUP ('beIN'), the global sports, entertainment and media group, has renewed its exclusive agreement with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (BJK Cup) properties across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), France, and Australia for multiple seasons. The renewal agreement ensures that subscribers to the group's flagship sports network, beIN SPORTS, in 26 countries across MENA, France, and Australia will continue to see every round of the on-court action from both the leading men's and women's international team tennis competitions in English, Arabic and French. beIN's coverage for both the Davis Cup and BJK Cup will include the following rounds: Davis Cup: Qualifiers 2nd Round (Scheduled for 12–14 September 2025) and Final 8 (scheduled for 18–23 November 2025, in Bologna). BJK Cup: Qualifiers (Scheduled for 10-13 April 2025), Play-offs and Finals (dates TBC in Shenzhen). This latest agreement further strengthens beIN's long-standing partnership with the ITF and its commitment to providing world-class broadcasting of its flagship team tournaments across several of its key regions and connecting millions of fans to the biggest moments in tennis throughout the year. 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, commented: ' 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.' With the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup Tour remaining a part of beIN SPORTS' extensive sports portfolio, this agreement solidifies its position as the leading destination for tennis fans. At the beginning of the year, beIN announced that it would continue exclusively broadcasting the Australian Open in MENA through to 2029, alongside the other three Grand Slam tournaments that the network also holds exclusive broadcast rights to in the region. In January, beIN also announced the extension of its exclusive rights to the ATP Tour across MENA, Australia and Southeast Asia until 2028. 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@
Zawya
29-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
BeIN MEDIA GROUP extends ATP Tour rights deal across MENA until 2028
DOHA – beIN MEDIA GROUP ('beIN'), the global sports, entertainment and media group, has renewed its exclusive agreement with ATP Media, the broadcast arm of the ATP Tour, for its ATP Tour broadcast rights in 24 countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) until 2028. The renewed agreement, which started in 2014, ensures that the company's flagship sports channels, beIN SPORTS, continue to deliver unparalleled coverage of the ATP Tour, including all ATP Masters 1000 events, all ATP 500 events, certain ATP 250 events and the season-ending Nitto ATP Finals. The ATP Tour features the world's best players competing across more than 60 events in 30-plus countries every season. beIN SPORTS will bring all the top ATP Tour action to the MENA region, as well as to subscribers in Australia and Southeast Asia, where the network also holds exclusive broadcast rights. Mohammad Al-Subaie, CEO of beIN MENA, said: 'We are proud of our decade long partnership with ATP Media that has brought millions of viewers across the MENA region some of the best tennis action in the world. As the undisputed home of tennis in the region, beIN SPORTS has long been committed to providing unrivalled coverage of both men's and women's tennis across our network of channels to nurture the growing passion for the sport in the region. We look forward to continuing working with ATP Media and the ATP and other major sporting organisations to inspire the next generation of fans for years to come.' Mark Webster, CEO of ATP Media, said: 'It was a very easy decision for us to renew our long-standing partnership with beIN SPORTS in the MENA region. beIN SPORTS has continually demonstrated many of the same values ATP Media strives for in terms of a pursuit of excellence and innovation to ensure that the ATP Tour is seen in the best possible light by its millions of fans around the world. We look forward to continuing to work with beIN SPORTS over the coming years.' With the ATP Tour remaining a part of beIN SPORTS' extensive sports portfolio, this agreement solidifies its position as the leading destination for tennis fans in the region. beIN SPORTS is the only broadcaster in MENA with exclusive rights to both the ATP and WTA Tours, alongside all the other Grand Slams. Earlier this month, beIN also announced the extension of its exclusive rights to the Australian Open in MENA through to 2029. 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 the ATP The ATP's mission is to serve tennis. As a governing body of the ATP Tour and Challenger Tour we entertain a billion global fans, showcase the world's greatest players at prestigious tournaments, and inspire the game's next generation. From the United Cup in Australia, to Europe, the Americas and Asia, the stars of the game battle for titles and PIF ATP Rankings points at ATP Masters 1000, 500 and 250 events, and Grand Slams. All roads lead to the Nitto ATP Finals, our prestigious season finale held in Turin, Italy. Featuring only the season's best 8 singles players and doubles teams, the tournament sees the crowning of the year-end ATP World No. 1, presented by PIF, the ultimate achievement in tennis. For more information, please visit About ATP Media As the broadcast arm of the ATP Tour, ATP Media was formed in 2001 as Tennis Properties Limited; providing the centralised exploitation of media rights across the ATP Tour, host broadcast production for the Nitto ATP Finals, Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF, ATP Masters 1000s and world feed production for the ATP 500s and, more recently, the ATP 250s. ATP Media has unrivalled access and expertise in the full-service broadcast production of men's professional tennis with an end to end solution for global broadcasters incorporating: rights sales, multi-platform production, a global fibre distribution network and a market leading digital archive. For more information, please visit
