The market has experienced a marked shift towards digital platforms, with consumers increasingly favoring on-demand content and streaming services over traditional broadcasting methods.
Netflix has been unveiling new content slates throughout the week, including line-ups for MENA, Poland and Korea.
The transaction will be financed through a combination of cash on hand, available credit facilities and committed financing.
While the slate features the return of popular titles, release dates for the films have yet to be confirmed.
The project was conceived and produced in collaboration with Netflix, IDZ, Webedia, Filmar, TVU Networks, Gaze, Bim Bam, Publicis Consultants and The Source.
Netflix to be the exclusive Pay-1 streaming home of Sony Pictures’ feature films following full theatrical and home entertainment runs.
Paramount sued in Delaware seeking details of Warner Bros’ Netflix deal, arguing its $108bn all-cash bid tops Netflix’s $82.7bn offer.
Based on Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk’s novel, the story dives deep into love, memory and longing against the backdrop of 1970s Turkey.
Netflix arranged a $5bn revolving credit facility along with two $10bn delayed-draw term loans to replace a portion of the bridge financing for its Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
The Warner Bros. Discovery Board reinforced that Netflix's merger agreement is superior and that the acquisition is in the best interest of stockholders.
Media capability centres are emerging as a strategic alternative to traditional models and fragmented outsourcing, offering an integrated approach to scaling media operations, says Neha Modi.
OSN and OSN+ will continue as the exclusive home for HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery content in MENA under long-term agreements that remain unchanged.
This is not merely a “who buys whom” transaction - it is a potential redefinition of who gets to decide what stories are told, how they are distributed and which ...
At the ASBU BroadcastPro ME Summit last month, a panel of experts and innovators deliberated over how Arabic content is scaling in volume, vision, reach and creative impact.
Paramount’s bid is backed by $24bn from the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, along with Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners.
The former CNN chief told Abu Dhabi Summit attendees that in an AI-driven world, niche journalism is the only sustainable path forward.
The acquisition is set to form a major entertainment giant, though it still requires approval from competition regulators.
The plot features a mix of comedy, thrill, and action as Amer's courage puts them in a tough spot before he comes up with a plan to turn their enemies ...
The New Vision lineup brings together creative perspectives from France, the US, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, the UK, India and more.
In early 2024, the company signed a major deal with Netflix, followed shortly by an alliance with Disney+.
In addition to writing and performing, Amer directed 'Wild World', with Mike Bertolina and Mustafa Abuelhija exec producing.
Over the course of three days, attendees will explore the fundamentals of series development.
The plot revolves around two Saudi paramedics who discover a briefcase containing $533,300 and find themselves caught up in a dangerous kidnapping scheme.
Co-produced by Egyptian screenwriter Mohamed Hefzy, ‘Basma’ follows a young woman who returns home to live with her family after studying abroad.
From SMPTE ST 2110 and hybrid cloud deployments to AI-enhanced workflows, MENA broadcasters are transforming production and delivery models while contending with unique regional challenges in a rapidly evolving media ...
Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The Conference offers a mix of insight, provocation and practical strategy from an array of thought leaders, top industry figures and trailblazers from throughout the world.
The newly created bundle will combine Netflix and Shahid in addition to MBC’s linear TV channels, under one single subscription.
A key highlight for investors is the rapid growth of Netflix’s ad-supported tier, which now boasts over 94m monthly active users.
The show follows Youssef, a devoted father portrayed by Mohamed Farrag, as he struggles to raise his daughter alone after the tragic loss of his wife.
This inclusion places the 17K 65 alongside Blackmagic’s other approved systems, including the URSA Cine 12K LF, URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF and the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2.
The film follows a retired football star, hounded by the media, who joins forces with his daughter to seize a chance to take revenge on a powerful social media platform.
Canal already offers a line-up of over 400 live channels in the region, including 28 produced for African audiences.
The leading streaming service is local player Shahid on 4.4m subscribers, followed by YouTube Premium, Netflix and StarzPlay.
The development will feature 12 cutting-edge soundstages totalling nearly 500,000 sqft, with additional areas dedicated to supporting film uses and community amenities.
Over the past 25 years, the journey has been defined by collaborations with top broadcasters, a dynamic most clearly seen in the MENA region.
The updated features will offer easier access to shortcuts and real-time recommendations tailored to viewers’ moods and preferences.
The update aims to make Netflix's global catalog more accessible at a time when nearly a third of all its viewership comes from non-English language shows.
The $18bn cash content spending would be an 11% increase from last year’s $16.2bn.
While often positioned as rivals, YouTube and Netflix increasingly collaborate rather than compete.
A collaborative effort between Vox Studios, Film Clinic and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, the film is a shift for director Omar Hilal, making his debut in the world of cinema ...
DAZN will account for one third of streaming spend on sports in 2025 following its $1bn deal for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
'Mo' season two will bring its hero’s journey for asylum to an end, with Amer reprising his role as Mo, alongside Teresa Ruiz, Farah Bsieso and Omar Elba.
In Q4, the company gained 18.9m new subscribers, pushing its global total past 300m.
The Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF is now shipping.
The film follows the story of Shihab, the hustling, jaded, taxi driver, and Suhail, his dependent wheelchair-bound brother.
In addition to the matches, the streamer will supplement coverage with studio shows and commentary and entertainment by top-tier talent.
How do Arabic productions resonate globally while maintaining cultural integrity, and what are the challenges of monetising Arabic content in non-Arab markets? Industry experts got together at the BroadcastPro Summit ...
Highlights include stepping into the worlds of 'AlKhallat+', 'RasbRas', and 'Al Rawabi School For Girls', or crafting a personalised fragrance inspired by 'Finding Ola'.
Squid Game, exploring themes of division and inequality, is considered to be one of the most significant works in solidifying South Korea's status as a global cultural powerhouse.
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.
For market challengers and incumbent leaders, every subscriber and every dollar counts.
The fight garnered an estimated average minute audience (AMA) of 108 million live viewers globally from opening to closing bell and continued to drive viewing into the weekend with an ...
Prime Video and Netflix emerged as the top two streaming leaders in the USA, respectively, maintaining their market position from 2023.
The lineup includes Saudi Pro League: Kickoff, Echoes of the Past, In the Sand Castle and The Exchange.
The combined content spend of Disney, Comcast, Google, Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and Paramount will reach $126 billion this year.
The six-episode series will feature international legends including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Karim Benzema.
This development not only highlights the rapid growth of Netflix but also underscores the long-term licensing potential of its vast content library.
Several human rights organisations, including Freedom Forward, U.S. Palestinian Community Network and Arab American Action Network, have written to Netflix demanding immediate reinstatement of the films.
Factors such as the platform’s vast content library, genre alignment, and competitive pricing have helped it maintain a dominant position in the global streaming market.
