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DOHA: beIN Media Group is expanding its footprint with the launch of a range of movie and entertainment channels in the Middle East and North Africa. The plans are for 24 entertainment channels in full HD quality. This marks its entrance into the entertainment space, alongside its sports offerings. Nasser …

JOHANNESBURG: The pre-registration numbers for DISCOP Africa are up 72 percent, with more than 1,500 international delegates and 200-plus exhibiting companies from 82 countries already confirmed. The 11th edition of the event, organized by Basic Lead, is taking place November 4 to 6. Companies in attendance will include A&E Networks, …

DUBAI: icflix has partnered with Sony to make movies and TV series available for streaming via the PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PlayStation 4 (PS4) consoles in the Middle East and North Africa. Titles from the icflix catalogue will include series such as Al Sayeda Al Oula, Seerat Hob, Bent Al …

CANNES: Cisneros Media Distribution (CMD) has entered into a deal with Telefe to represent a selection of the company's titles in Africa. Among the titles that CMD will represent from the Telefe catalogue are We Are Family (Somos Familia), Love Road (Camino al Amor) and Legacy of Passion (Herencia de …

DUBAI: This October, TLC in the Middle East and North Africa will premiere its first original production for the region, a chat show catered to Arab women. Hosted by Zainab Salbi, an activist, humanitarian and media personality, Nida’a is the first local production for TLC since its rollout on OSN …

LOS ANGELES/JOHANNESBURG: Trade event organizer Basic Lead is launching a new B2B promotional program, Meet Your Stars, at the 11th edition of DISCOP Africa, which will be held from November 4 to 6 in Johannesburg. Meet Your Stars offers an opportunity for producers and distributors at DISCOP Africa to introduce …

LAGOS: African Movie Channel (AMC) has brought its AMC Series channel to the StarTimes DTT and StarSat DTH African platforms. AMC Series is a premium African entertainment channel showcasing soaps, comedy and drama from Nigeria, alongside series from all over Africa. The carriage agreement allows StarTimes’ 5 million subscribers across …

TEL AVIV: Keshet International has licensed seasons one and two of the U.S. hidden-camera show Deal With It to Viacom International Media Networks for Comedy Central Africa. Keshet International previously licensed the show to Comedy Central UK. It has also been picked up by MediaCorp Singapore's Channel 5, Multishow in Brazil …

TEL AVIV/NEW YORK: SPI International/FilmBox are launching seven thematic channels on Israel's TakeTV, a new IPTV/OTT service that debuted this month. Under the agreement, TakeTV will offer access to FightBox HD, featuring live MMA and kickboxing events; FashionBox HD, focused on fashion and shopping; DocuBox HD, which offers docs on …

CANNES/ACCRA: Eight channels from SPI International's FilmBox portfolio are gaining carriage on Crystal TV, Ghana's first private broadcaster. The channels include FilmBox, offering series and movies; FightBox, featuring live MMA events and marital arts; Fast&FunBox, home to extreme sports videos; and DocuBox, showcasing wildlife docs. Crystal TV subscribers will also …