Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 2024 — Begin, a UAE-based premium streaming service backed by venture accelerator Z2C Limited, today announced that it has secured a multi-year Pakistan-exclusive licensing agreement with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.
The deal will allow Begin to deliver even more premium, must-see content to viewers in Pakistan. This new agreement builds upon Begin’s existing live sports deals with the Professional Golfers Association, Saudi Premier League, and All Elite Wrestling.
This deal will give Begin’s subscribers access to a treasure trove of NBCUniversal’s Pay 1 films, library films, first run, and library TV series. Film buffs can look forward to beloved movies such as “Oppenheimer,” “The Holdovers,” and “Fast X,” among others. The multi-year deal makes Begin the exclusive home in Pakistan for first-run content such as “Ted,” “Based on a True Story,” and “The Lazarus Project” just to name a few.
“We know our audiences crave fresh and exciting content, and with exclusive access to NBCUniversal’s biggest hits and new releases, we can’t wait to satisfy their appetite with the best in entertainment,” said Jonathan Mark, co-founder and CEO of Begin. “When we delight our members, we can drive more engagement than the competition and create a wildly successful business that will strengthen and grow over time.”
As part of the extensive agreement, Begin viewers will be treated to a wide variety of new movies, such as “Kung Fu Panda 4” among others, and first-run TV series such as “The Tattooist of Auschwitz,” plus many more.
“We are very proud of NBCUniversal’s vast content portfolio and are delighted that we’ll be able to entertain viewers in Pakistan with our blockbuster films and TV series for many years to come through this new agreement with Begin,” said Belinda Menendez, President & Chief Revenue Officer for NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution
This deal marks an exciting development for both Begin and NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, as they collaborate to provide exceptional entertainment experiences for viewers across the region.
About Begin
Backed by venture accelerator Z2C Limited, Begin is a premium streaming platform that serves the Southwest Asian region, with licensed deals in live sports and quality entertainment. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause, and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
About NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution
NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media platforms in the U.S., Canada, and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal’s content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, Universal Television Alternative Studio, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Telemundo, and more, as well as locally produced content from around the world. Global TV Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.
