Santa Monica, CA– Global content leader Lionsgate has licensed Candy Crush to Dubai-based Eagle Films, it was announced by Peter Iacono, Lionsgate’s President of International Television and Digital Distribution.

In an agreement brokered by Lionsgate’s Ted Bookstaver, SVP of Alternative Programming Sales, the new gameshow format will be adapted for the Middle East and North Africa “MENA” region and produced by Beelink Productions. The [13×60] Arabic language version of Candy Crush is expected to go into production later this year.

Peter Iacono commented, “With over one trillion game rounds played since launch*, Candy Crush is one of the world’s most iconic mobile games. Fans are avid players and are extremely excited to have a live action TV gameshow to watch as they play at home. We are proud to announce Eagle Films & Beelink as our first international partners and expect to announce many international adaptations to be produced in the coming months.”

Jamal Sannan, CEO of Eagle Films, said,  “Following 15 years of successful collaboration with Lionsgate, we are looking forward to working together again to bring a brand new TV gaming experience to our viewers, which we are confident will set a new standard in game show production values.”

Executive produced by Matt Kunitz (Wipeout, Fear Factor), Candy Crush (10 x 1 hour and a format) is the newest primetime physical competition show that brings one of the most popular gaming apps in the world to life.  Imagine if you were pulled through your smartphone straight into a colorful candy world to compete for huge cash prizes, and all you have to do is play a game that millions of us play every day. In this highly visual and interactive game show, four teams of two competitors each are tasked with conquering the unique challenges in our larger than life Candy Crush arena. Welcome to a world where ordinary teams face extraordinary challenges! Lionsgate is making it available as a format and as a 10 x 1 hour finished series.