Sony BeIN Content Deal Extended
- Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and beIN Media Group have broadened their content partnership,ensuring beIN's multi-year access to Sony's upcoming projects across the Middle East,North Africa (MENA),and Türkiye.
- The deal encompasses anticipated titles such as I know What You did Last Summer, 28 Years Later, and Karate Kid: Legends.
- Mark Young, EVP at Sony Pictures television, emphasized the importance of delivering compelling stories to audiences.
Sony Pictures Entertainment and beIN have extended their content deal, ensuring beIN’s access to Sony’s upcoming projects across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Türkiye. This multi-year agreement, building on their 2021 partnership, will deliver highly anticipated titles such as I Know What You Did Last Summer, 28 Years Later, and Karate Kid: Legends, along with recent releases. Mark Young from Sony Pictures Television highlighted the meaning of providing engaging content. The news doesn’t stop there. “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent” won Best Drama at the Canadian Screen Awards. Read this News Directory 3 article to learn the full list of winners and gain fresh insights into both the film and television industry developments. Discover what’s next for both sony and beIN!
sony Pictures Entertainment,beIN Extend Content Deal; ‘Law & Order’ Scores
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and beIN Media Group have broadened their content partnership,ensuring beIN’s multi-year access to Sony’s upcoming projects across the Middle East,North Africa (MENA),and Türkiye. The Sony Pictures Entertainment agreement, initially established in 2021, covers rights following the theatrical release window.
The deal encompasses anticipated titles such as I know What You did Last Summer, 28 Years Later, and Karate Kid: Legends. Recent releases like Venom: The Last Dance and Kraven the Hunter could also find their way to beIN platforms.
Mark Young, EVP at Sony Pictures television, emphasized the importance of delivering compelling stories to audiences. He noted that beIN remains an ideal partner for bringing Sony Pictures Entertainment content to viewers in MENA and Türkiye.
In othre news, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent secured the Best Drama Series title at the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards. The Citytv production features Aden Young and Kathleen Munroe. Lionsgate Canada’s Children Ruin Everything also earned recognition, winning Best Comedy Series. The CTV sitcom stars Meaghan Rath and Aaron Abrams.
Supinder Wraich received the Best Lead Performer, Drama Series award for her role in CBC’s Allegiance. Andrew Phung won Best Lead Performer, comedy. The Apprentice was named Best Motion Picture, with Sebastian Stan recognized for Best Performance in a Leading Role, Drama. Cate Blanchett won Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy, for Rumours.
The Canadian Screen awards span 149 categories, celebrated over three days.Canada’s Drag Race emerged as the top winner with eight awards,including Best Reality/Competition Program or Series. Wyonna Earp: Vengeance followed with seven wins, including Best TV Movie. Mike Downie’s The Tragically Hip: no Dress Rehearsal also garnered seven awards,including Best Biography or Arts Documentary Program or Series. worldwide Language / Une Langue Universelle led among films with six awards, while The Apprentice secured five, including a supporting role win for Jeremy Strong. the CBC broadcasts the awards in Canada.
What’s next
Viewers can anticipate a steady stream of new content on beIN platforms thanks to the extended content deal with Sony. Meanwhile, the Canadian entertainment industry looks forward to more award-winning productions in the coming year.