beIN media group seals deal with Italia Film Int'l

Italia Film International has announced signing of a five-year multi-million dollar content output deal with beIN Media Group. This is biggest output deal made in the Middle East region that entitles beIN to acquire over 600 movie titles.
Italia Film International is among the oldest and largest Film Distribution company in the Middle East. The company is exclusive Disney Company (Disney pictures, Pixar, Marvel, Lucas Films) theatrical sub-distributor for over 22 years.
Italia Film is also a leading Independent Film distributor with exclusive distribution relationships with major Hollywood studios like Dreamworks, Film Nation, The Weinstein, Arclight and Lotus Entertainment. Italia Films is a major player in the financing, development and production of major films in partnership with talents, producers, directors and with leading film companies in Hollywood.
Over the last few years, the company has expanded its film distribution business to Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh.
"This is the most significant deal for Italia Films as it positions us as a major force across various content platforms. beIN is an ideal partner for Italia Films as beIN has proven to be a major force in Pay TV industry in Mena. beIN's entry into entertainment content will create value for it's subscribers throughout this region," said Giuseppe Vincenti, CEO & Partner Italia Film International.
Commenting on this deal, Yousef Al Obaidly, Deputy CEO of beIN Media Group said, "beIN is committed to bringing the best family entertainment to its subscribers throughout Mena. This deal with Italia Film gives beIN access to leading Hollywood content."
- business@khaleejtimes.com