In what appears to be the beginning of many first-run deals, BeIN Media Group has entered into a long-term partnership with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution to acquire premium content from the Hollywood studio.
In what appears to be the beginning of many first-run deals, BeIN Media Group has entered into a long-term partnership with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution to acquire premium content from the Hollywood studio.
For now, beIN will have access to second pay window rights to Warner Bros.’ theatrical features. From 2019, however, beIN will become the exclusive home of Warner Bros. first-run programming, series and first-pay window feature films.
Movies and series from Warner Bros. will be featured on beIN Movies and beIN Series channels from November 1 in the MENA region. Starting this year, beIN will have access to series such as Arrow, Gotham and Originals, and will acquire the exclusive second pay window rights to its feature films.
Commenting on the deal, Yousef Al-Obaidly, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of beIN Media Group said: I am thrilled that we would be able to feature amazing super hero movies and franchises on beIN MOVIES. Warner Bros. deal will also enable us to access amazing series like Arrow, Gotham and Originals and bring these great series to our subscribers in the region through beIN Series. beIN is constantly trying to achieve a leadership position within entertainment space and this deal with Warner Bros. will help us become the number one choice for movies and entertainment lovers in MENA.
Jeffrey Schlesinger, President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution, added: We are pleased that our feature films and television series will have a home across beINs channels in the Middle East and Africa, with our content making its regional debut across these channels starting in 2019. We are looking forward to working with the teams at beIN to market our programming in the MENA region.
