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Du expands Disney+ partnership with one-year free access

Disney+ also features parental controls, allowing users to manage content access through PIN-protected profiles and dedicated Kids’ profiles, ensuring a family-friendly experience.

Charlie Coleman joins Amazon MGM Studios as Head of International Marketing

by Staff Reporter

July 10, 2025

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He’ll report to Sue Kroll, and work closely with distribution and the studio’s Head of Film Marketing, Stephen Bruno.

Spacetoon Group enters Turkey with Spacetoon Türkiye launch

by Staff Reporter

July 2, 2025

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Spacetoon Türkiye will be spearheaded by Kemal Coşkuner, former General Manager of Disney Channel Türkiye.

Location Managers Guild Int’l nominates Egypt Film Commission

by Staff Reporter

July 1, 2025

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LMGI president John Rakich and Nancy Haecker are chairing the 2025 awards committee.

Turkish drama ‘Aski Hatirla’ tops Google searches

by Staff Reporter

June 26, 2025

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The series is produced by O3 Medya, based on an original story by Ahmet Vatan, with project creator Özgür Önurme also serving as director.

Skandha and EFC partner to expand Global Media Capability centres

by Staff Reporter

June 25, 2025

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Partnership with space-branded real estate expert delivers next-level offshoring agility for broadcasters, OTT platforms, and media tech firms by managing the entire content lifecycle.

Disney’s live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ tops MENA box office in 2025

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June 19, 2025

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It also became the highest grossing dubbed title to release in MENA cinemas, following strong performance of its Arabic version in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt and Iraq.

Disney+ appoints Angela Jain as Head of Content for EMEA

by Staff Reporter

June 11, 2025

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Jain will lead Disney’s EMEA content strategy for original productions on Disney+, including commissioning, production management, business affairs and Disney+ originals’ branded acquisitions.

Milo Productions and Italia Film partner to bring ‘Time Hoppers: The Silk Road’ to MENA

by Staff Reporter

June 3, 2025

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Through this agreement, Italia Film will handle the exclusive theatrical distribution rights of the film across MENA.

YouTube in Ramadan: The silent giant

by Heba Korayem

May 8, 2025

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Every Ramadan, more than 120 satellite TV channels across the Arab world engage in a high-stakes content race. Scripted dramas – aka musalsalat – become cultural currency, and platforms compete ...

Planetcast unveils media distribution solutions at NAB Show

Planetcast to demo media distribution platform at CABSAT

by Staff Reporter

May 6, 2025

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Live demos will run throughout the show, and experts will be available for tailored briefings on how Planetcast’s cloud-first architecture is reshaping media delivery in today’s complex digital landscape.

TOD unveils revamped streaming platform

by Staff Reporter

May 5, 2025

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The UAE recorded a 47% surge and Qatar a 36% increase in viewing minutes following the launch of TOD’s enhanced streaming experience, TOD 2.0.

Zero Density appoints Baris Zavaroglu as new CEO

by Staff Reporter

May 2, 2025

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Zavaroglu brings with him more than two decades of experience in the industry.

Sharjah Animation Conference returns with star-studded line-up and programme

by Staff Reporter

April 13, 2025

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More than 50 workshops, masterclasses, expert panels, film screenings and appearances by over 50 international animators and studios will be featured during the four-day event, running from May 1 to ...

Creating Captain Shedeed: A superhero with Arab roots

by Vijaya Cherian and Nusrat Ali

March 10, 2025

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In a world dominated by CGI and Western superheroes, Arab superhero Captain Shedeed is taking the bold step of reviving the lost art of stop-motion. Created by Ramy El Gabry, ...

Insys and To-Do Media bring Arabic content to mobile devices

BeIN Media Group extends Disney content deal across MENA

by Staff Reporter

March 3, 2025

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The deal will bring Disney Channel and Disney Junior in English and Arabic to MENA, while subscribers continue to enjoy a selection of premium content.

SES Live and Ethara partner to expand live entertainment in Middle East

by Staff Reporter

February 28, 2025

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The partnership will see SES Live and Ethara bring theatrical performances and shows including 'Disney on Ice' and 'Cirque du Soleil' to venues across the Middle East.

Dubai hosts premiere of Marvel’s ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

by Staff Reporter

February 28, 2025

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'Daredevil: Born Again' launches exclusively on Disney+ on March 5.

Cooking up a storm

by Nusrat Ali

February 18, 2025

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Nahla Elmallawany’s Qeesh Productions has been whipping up a storm in the world of culinary programming. Its innovative productions, featuring whimsical escape rooms, musicals and celebrity chef competitions, have spiced ...

Disney+ expands Middle East library with Turkish originals, debuts ‘Umami’

by Staff Reporter

February 13, 2025

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Now streaming exclusively on Disney+, 'Umami' is a one-shot film that takes viewers inside the chaos of a fine-dining kitchen in Istanbul.

Amin Matalqa directs new season of comedy series ‘Okhti W Khilfitha’

by Staff Reporter

February 7, 2025

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The upcoming 30-episode season will be available exclusively on Roya TV.

Lionsgate appoints Adam Fogelson as Vice Chair of Motion Picture Group

Warner Bros. hires Ted Lim as Chief Business Officer

by Staff Reporter

January 29, 2025

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With this new structure, Ricky Tydus who serves as SVP of Creative Strategy & Film Operations and his team will report to Ted.

Sony Pictures Television appoints Keith Le Goy as Chairman

by Staff Reporter

January 22, 2025

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Prior to joining Sony in 1999, Le Goy was Disney’s vice president of sales for Europe.

Disney+ MENA highlights Saudi storytelling in new campaign

by Staff Reporter

January 20, 2025

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The AV-led campaign was produced locally with regional talent and is now live across Saudi Arabia.

Tony Chambers to become President of Disney EMEA

by Staff Reporter

January 8, 2025

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Chambers will replace Jan Koeppen, who is stepping down in February as regional lead after six years as part of a company restructuring of the entertainment business in EMEA.

BBC Studios and Walt Disney team up for first-ever ‘Bluey’ movie

by Staff Reporter

December 19, 2024

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Disney will have the global theatrical rights for the film, while BBC Studios will finance and license the picture for distribution.

Mediaproxy achieves Dolby certification

by Staff Reporter

December 17, 2024

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The Dolby AC-4 codec is part of the approval Mediaproxy has received from Dolby, along with its other key compression technologies: AC-3 (Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound) and E-AC3.

SVOD drives content spend to reach $220bn in 2021: Ampere Analysis

Global OTT subscription revenues to touch $190bn with over two billion subscribers by 2029

by Staff Reporter

December 10, 2024

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The research also highlights that Asia Pacific region will be significant for subscriber growth over the next five years.

BBC Studios Kids & Family expands animated series ‘Bluey’ to Middle East

The role of kids content in subscription choices : BB Media analysis

by Staff Reporter

December 6, 2024

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The study reveals that Disney+ is widely viewed as a leader in kids' content, while Netflix stands out for its highly functional kids’ profiles.

No security breach, says Disney on reports of Disney Plus accounts being hacked

Disney+ EMEA names Karl Holmes as new SVP

by Staff Reporter

November 29, 2024

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Starting January 2025, Holmes will be responsible for the Disney+ business across EMEA, leading the regional team.

StarzPlay announces new content line-up for August

‘Moana 2’ sails into UAE cinemas tomorrow

by Staff Reporter

November 27, 2024

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The animated musical will also release theatrically in Arabic in in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Egypt. All other markets will release in English.

Netflix invests $490,000 in scholarship for underrepresented U.K. youth

Unscripted K-Dramas to fuel Netflix strategy : BB Media

by Staff Reporter

November 22, 2024

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In comparison to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Max, Netflix stands out globally, with its Korean titles being the most streamed worldwide in 2023 and 2024.

Paramount releases ‘Gladiator II’ trailer with world’s largest media roadblock

by Staff Reporter

November 18, 2024

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Globally, the media roadblock will run across 82 channels in France, Germany, Italy, Middle East, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Brazil and Mexico, Australia, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.

Disney+ to surpass Netflix in subscribers in 2025: Digital TV Research

Disney+ Q4 revenues rise by 6% to reach $22.6bn

by Staff Reporter

November 15, 2024

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The company said 2024 Q4 was one of the best quarters in the history of the film studio, with improved profitability in its streaming businesses, a record-breaking 60 Emmy Awards ...

SVOD subscriptions to hit 1.5bn by 2026: Digital TV Research

Prime Video leads among top 10 SVOD services: Parks analysis

by Staff Reporter

November 13, 2024

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Prime Video and Netflix emerged as the top two streaming leaders in the USA, respectively, maintaining their market position from 2023.

51% of 2024’s total content spend to come from six media giants: Ampere Analysis

by Staff Reporter

October 30, 2024

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The combined content spend of Disney, Comcast, Google, Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and Paramount will reach $126 billion this year.

Sean Doyle is new Disney+ EMEA Executive Director of Unscripted Originals

by Staff Reporter

October 29, 2024

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During his tenure at Disney+, Doyle has mounted UK streaming originals such as Save Our Squad with David Beckham, and the Keanu Reeves–fronted Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story, among others.

Netflix surpasses legacy studio in content demand: Report

by Staff Reporter

October 26, 2024

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This development not only highlights the rapid growth of Netflix but also underscores the long-term licensing potential of its vast content library.

Disney to close FOX, Disney Junior channels in Germany

James P. Gorman to be new Walt Disney Chairman

by Staff Reporter

October 22, 2024

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Gorman is also the chair of the Disney Board’s succession planning committee, which is working to identify and prepare the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company.

New original content chief on the cards for Disney EMEA

by Staff Reporter

October 7, 2024

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Producing over 70 originals during his tenure, Keelan built the EMEA programming team as Disney+ expanded internationally.

BeIN and ACE shut down four pirate websites in Egypt

Dubai Police crack down on IPTV piracy ring after Disney Star complaint

by Staff Reporter

September 30, 2024

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The raid led to the confiscation of IPTV boxes, which contained 12,000 illegally distributed premium channels and content from various rightsholders.

Clarity in motion

by Vijaya Cherian

September 23, 2024

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Samsung Gulf Electronics recently introduced its AI-powered Neo QLED 8K TV sets, showcasing advanced AI-driven picture quality, 8K upscaling and a raft of features that mark a significant step toward ...

Calinos Entertainment acquires distribution rights for Turkish drama ‘Hidden Garden’

by Staff Reporter

September 22, 2024

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The series is set to launch on The Walt Disney Company-owned free-to-air channel Now in Turkey.

E-visionaries

by Vijaya Cherian

September 10, 2024

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In just a couple of years, evision has evolved from a traditional content aggregator into a trailblazing media powerhouse. By boldly entering new markets, challenging conventional business norms and forging ...

Sony Pictures Networks India and Zee Entertainment conclude merger agreement

Zee Entertainment and Sony India settle $10bn merger dispute

by Staff Reporter

August 28, 2024

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Under the terms of the settlement, none of the parties will have any outstanding or continuing obligations or liabilities to the other.

SoftAtHome provides Alexa voice control feature to Etisalat by e&

Disney plans to invest $5bn in productions for EMEA and UK markets

by Staff Reporter

August 12, 2024

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The company's EMEA portfolio includes Disney+, films, television, content licensing and local original productions.

E& reports 6% increase in consolidated revenue to $7.70bn in H1 2024

by Staff Reporter

August 1, 2024

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During H1 2024, Evision demonstrated significant growth, surpassing 5.5m subscribers in the first half of 2024

IBC reveals finalists for 2024 Innovation Awards

by Staff Reporter

July 29, 2024

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IBC Innovation Awards list of finalists underscores live sports as a major driver of pioneering initiatives in year of UEFA EURO 2024 and the Summer Olympics.

Moses Babatope launches Nile Media Entertainment Group

by Staff Reporter

July 26, 2024

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Earlier this year, Babatope stepped down as managing director of FilmOne Entertainment, a subsidiary of FilmHouse Group, which he co-founded with Kene Okwusa in 2012.

Cashing in on the stream

by Kalyani Gopinath

July 22, 2024

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Industry experts gathered for a roundtable organised by BroadcastPro ME and Cleeng in Dubai to discuss how to future-proof their OTT services.

Sony Pictures Networks India appoints new MD and CEO

by Staff Reporter

June 25, 2024

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Gaurav Banerjee will succeed NP Singh, who will move into the role of Non-Executive Chairman after a 25-year tenure.

Jawwy TV unveils exclusive Eid content

by Staff Reporter

June 16, 2024

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The content features a mix of Arabic and Western titles, including drama, comedy, and children's programmes.

‘Inside Out 2’ becomes Disney’s first-ever Arabic cinema release in Saudi Arabia

by Rhea Ramesh

June 7, 2024

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The animated film will premiere across all Middle Eastern markets with a full Arabic voice cast, featuring Arab talent.

CABSAT to kick off 30th edition tomorrow in Dubai

by Staff Reporter

May 20, 2024

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With over 150 speakers and industry specialists, alongside 450 exhibitors, the event is set to connect media and technology experts from around the globe.

E& reports consolidated revenue of $3.87bn in Q1 2024

by Staff Reporter

May 7, 2024

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During Q1, Evision demonstrated significant growth, reaching a milestone of over 5.5m users.

African animators spotlight untapped animation opportunities at SAC 2024

by Staff Reporter

May 5, 2024

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The panel discussion during second Sharjah Animation Conference stresses the need for championing diverse content by creating creative opportunities for talent across Africa.

Star Channels relaunches in UAE

by Staff Reporter

April 26, 2024

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As part of the relaunch, Star Channels sports a new look that boasts a lineup of six channels, each appealing to a specific genre, aiming to provide viewers with an ...

Vertical Growth – How LALIGA is enhancing its digital portrait with WSC Sports

by Staff Reporter

April 17, 2024

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LALIGA’s renowned digital strategy is evolving thanks to the support of technology providers like WSC Sports, which is providing highlights in a vertical, portrait format following the relaunch of the ...