CBSSI & yes in Licensing Pact for Israel

TEL AVIV/LOS ANGELES/LONDON: The Israeli satellite TV service yes has secured a multiyear licensing pact with CBS Studios International (CBSSI) that sees programs such as Billions and Limitless airing on the channel.

The deal also includes the return of Twin Peaks and the new series Braindead, as well as Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. All shows will also be available for on–demand viewing on yesVOD and via yesGo.

Barry Chamberlain, the president of sales at CBS Studios International, said: “This latest agreement from CBS Studios International further demonstrates how desirable our content is within the global marketplace. We look forward to working with ’yes’ to bring Israeli audiences an incredible new slate of programming, from dramas like Braindead and Twin Peaks, to our existing slate of award-winning series, such as The Good Wife and Ray Donovan.”

Danna Stern, the head of acquisitions, programming and VOD at yes, added: “We are thrilled to partner with CBS Studios International. This agreement means our viewers can enjoy an incredible slate of upcoming new dramas and also explore hundreds of hours of amazing series on-demand in addition to our existing lineup of award-winning programming available on our channels and unparalleled yesVOD service.”