The brand new the new sony to produce gameshows in Mideast

SPT Arabia will produce an hourlong version of "Risk!" The brand new the new sony Pictures Television Arabia is positioned to produce localized versions of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Risk!," which will unspool within the center East. In SPT Arabia's first nonscripted deal in the region, the shingle will produce 240 half-hour cases of "Wheel" for Hayat TV in Egypt, that is shot in Cairo, Egypt, plus 20 one-hour cases of "Risk!" produced in Lebanon for pan-Arab satcaster MBC Group. It's the first time either gamer will probably be produced within the center East too as with Arabic, and the first time "Risk!" will air becoming an hourlong program. SPT Arabia is working carefully with "Risk!" professional producer Harry Friedman to be sure the integrity in the show. CBS Art galleries Intl. distributes the U.S. versions of both gamers additionally to format rights all over the world. SPT Arabia inked its first scripted format deals within this summer time, if the produced and licensed local cases of "Everybody Loves Raymond" to Dream TV in Egypt, Murr Television in Lebanon, and Saudi Arabian IPTV service Intigral. SPT Arabia relies in Dubai, that has a lot more production offices in Cairo and Beirut. The business launched last November. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com