beIN Media announces Sony Pictures Television content deal for MENA

beIN Media has announced a multi-year content deal with Sony Pictures Television.

Covering MENA and Turkey, the distribution deal will bring Sony Pictures Entertainment content to beIN subscribers in the region, including exclusive first and second window rights to movies and series. 

Subscribers who have access to the beIN MOVIES and beIN SERIES channels will gain access to a range of upcoming movies like Spider-Man: No Way Home, Uncharted and Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The deal will also bring existing titles like Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood and Men In Black, along with TV series including Community and Justified. 

Mark Young, EVP of Networks and Distribution, Sony Pictures Television, EMEA, said, “It is fantastic to announce this deal and extend our strategic partnership with beIN, making them a fantastic home for Sony Pictures Entertainment across MENA and Turkey, and bringing some of our most popular and critically acclaimed film and TV series to the region. 

“As our industry continues to navigate a challenging and dynamic period, this important relationship is a great way to connect our audiences with both recent Sony Pictures Entertainment hits and titles from our extensive Sony Pictures library.”

Mohammad Al-Subaie, Acting CEO for beIN MENA said: “beIN is delighted to extend the partnership with a giant of entertainment such as Sony Pictures through this new deal, giving viewers of our dedicated film and series channels access to the latest blockbuster movies and most popular TV productions. 

“We are committed to bringing the best content from around the world to our viewers in the Middle East and North Africa through partnerships with renowned global content providers. Thanks to this partnership and our recently upgraded packages, viewers can enjoy a broader range of entertainment content that provides something for everyone in the family.”