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BeIN and CBS Studios International sign exclusive MENA deal
9 Aug, 2017 / 10:39 AM / OMNES News

Source: http://www.broadcastprome.com

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beIN Media Group has signed an exclusive multiplatform licensing agreement for CBS and The CW programming with CBS Studios International, a major supplier of programming to the international television marketplace.

The deal allows beIN to broadcast hit CBS series including action-drama MACGYVER; THE GOOD FIGHT; BULL; CBS’ 2017 summer event series, SALVATION; and Emmy Award-winning THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN.

The agreement also covers the first-window rights to a selection of CBS and The CW’s new slate of series, which will be available to beIN subscribers at the same time as its U.S. broadcast. This includes new crime drama INSTINCT, starring Alan Cumming, military series SEAL TEAM, starring David Boreanaz, and THE CW’s new drama VALOR. This agreement also enables beIN to stack CBS content on the beIN On-demand platform.

“We are excited to be working with beIN Media Group on this significant agreement for the MENA region,” said Stephen Tague, Executive Vice President, Client Relations, EMEA, CBS Studios International.

“The deal further demonstrates CBS’ ability to produce industry-leading programming that helps drive subscription platforms and entertain audiences around the world.”

Yousef Al-Obaidly, Deputy CEO of beIN Media Group, added: “beIN is pleased to welcome CBS to beIN network. Through this deal, TV lovers in MENA will be able to watch a wide selection of great series on beIN SERIES channel.”