Paramount Global expands licensing deal with beIN Media in Turkey

Paramount Global Content Distribution sealed a new licensing deal with beIN Media Group ("beIN") in Turkey, for a Paramount+ branded destination on beIN’s Turkish OTT platforms, TOD and beIN Connect, which includes films from Paramount Pictures and Republic Pictures, television series from CBS Studios and Paramount+ with Showtime® original series. A range will be available exclusively at launch to beIN’s subscribers in Turkey, along with content from Paramount’s extensive film and series library.

“Following the resounding success of the Paramount+ branded destination on TOD in MENA, we’re thrilled to expand our valued relationship with beIN in Turkey,” said Dan Cohen, Chief Content Licensing Officer, Paramount and President, Republic Pictures. “Our Paramount+ branded destinations have consistently proven to meet the demand among streaming consumers for high-quality entertainment as well as attract new subscribers to respective platforms, offering users new avenues to access our acclaimed content.”

Esra Özaral Altop, Chief Entertainment Content Officer, beIN MEDIA GROUP, added: “We are thrilled to extend our licensing deal with Paramount Global into Turkey through our OTT platforms, TOD and beIN CONNECT and our TV channels. It marks another significant step in our mission to deliver exceptional entertainment to audiences across a broader region. With special access to Paramount’s outstanding content library, we are enhancing the entire beIN offer, with an unmatched selection of movies, series, and entertainment.”

Deals for the branded destinations include: Greece (Cosmote), Belgium (Streamz), Africa (MultiChoice), India (JioCinema), Philippines (Blast TV), Thailand (Mono), Middle East and North Africa (beIN TOD), Korea (Coupang Play).

Featured titles in the deal include blockbuster films "Transformers: rise of the beasts," "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning," and "Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie," alongside television series such as "NCIS: Origins," "Elsbeth," and "The Agency." Upcoming series like "NCIS: Tony & Ziva" will also be available.

This expansion builds on the success of the Paramount+ branded destination on beIN’s leading OTT player in the MENA region, ‘TOD’, announced in 2024. By extending its collaboration with beIN MEDIA GROUP into Turkey, Paramount Global Content Distribution strengthens its strategic relationship with beIN, which remains committed to delivering premium entertainment worldwide and enhancing the on-demand experience for audiences in Turkey.