BeIN Media Group Takes MENA Region Rights to Live-Action Kids Series ‘Saïd and Anna’ From Incredible Film (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNick Vivarelli International Correspondent Qatar-based powerhouse BeIN Media Group, a co-owner of U.S. indie studio Miramax, has taken distribution rights across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to live-action pre-school series “Saïd & Anna,” which has been nominated for this year’s Banff World Media Festival‘s Rockie Awards.
Dutch sales agent Incredible Film has announced a MENA distribution deal with the group’s BeIN Neo unit on the show, which celebrates children’s autonomy and launched last year from Mip Junior. “Saïd & Anna,” which is a unique co-prod between three European public broadcasters – the Netherlands’ EO/NPO Zappelin: Germany’s SWR/Kika, and Belgium’s VRT/Ketnet – will now be available across MENA in Arabic, English and French on free-to-air, pay-TV and VOD. “Saïd & Anna” follows best friends Saïd, who is 6, and Anna, who is 7.
They hang out every day in a shop that offers a wide range of repair services. Besides celebrating friendship and children’s autonomy, the show also focuses on topics such as sustainability and diversity with what is described as a fresh style and a cinematic feel.
The show’s stated premise is: “Everything and everyone deserves a second chance. Nothing is beyond repair.” “We are delighted to announce this new deal with BeIN Neo, which further reflects the international appeal of ‘Saïd & Anna’ and its ability to resonate with young audiences around the world,” Incredible Film CEO Daniëlle Raaphorst said in a statement.
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