FIC Middle East Acquires Electus Programming

LOS ANGELES: Electus International has inked multiple deals with FOX International Channels Middle East, totaling more than 30 hours of content.

The Hero, a reality competition series starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is part of the agreement, along with the reality competition 72 Hours, which challenges three teams of strangers to survive in the wilderness. FIC Middle East also picked up Lone Star, which looks at life in South Texas through the work of Buck Medley, and Car Lot Rescue, featuring the dealership "doctor" Tom Stuker. The programming is set to air in such territories as Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, State of Palestine, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

“We are excited to forge our first partnership with FOX International Channels Middle East to deliver standout programming to their audience,” said Diego Piasek, executive director for international distribution and production at Electus International. “FIC Middle East is a natural partner in this rapidly growing and exciting region, and we are keen to see some of our best content premiering on their channels this year.”