The new sony to create gameshows in Mideast

SPT Arabia will produce an hourlong version of "Risk!" The new sony Pictures Television Arabia is placed to create localized versions of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Risk!," that will unspool in the centre East. In SPT Arabia's first nonscripted deal in the area, the shingle will produce 240 half-hour instances of "Wheel" for Hayat TV in Egypt, which is shot in Cairo, Egypt, plus 20 one-hour instances of "Risk!" created in Lebanon for pan-Arab satcaster MBC Group. It's the very first time either gamer is going to be created in the centre East as well as in Arabic, and the very first time "Risk!" will air being an hourlong program. SPT Arabia is working carefully with "Risk!" professional producer Harry Friedman to guarantee the integrity from the show. CBS Galleries Intl. distributes the U.S. versions of both players in addition to format privileges around the world. SPT Arabia inked its first scripted format deals in This summer, if this created and licensed local instances of "Everyone Loves Raymond" to Dream TV in Egypt, Murr Television in Lebanon, and Saudi Arabian IPTV service Intigral. SPT Arabia relies in Dubai, with a lot more production offices in Cairo and Beirut. The organization released last November. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com