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Tanweer Alliances

Greek film and TV distribution company founded in 2007, handling Warner Bros. Pictures releases in Greece.

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Overview

Tanweer Alliances is a Greek film and television distribution and production company founded in 2007 by Joseph Samaan, who serves as its President. The company is part of the Tanweer Group and began active operations in film and TV distribution in Greece and Cyprus in 2012. Leveraging the backing and experience of its parent group, Tanweer Alliances built a profitable distribution business by acquiring independent Hollywood films from top sales agents and closing television deals with major regional broadcasters such as OTE TV, ALPHA TV, SKAI, EDT, and SIGMA TV. It has also co-produced feature films with partners in Cyprus and Sweden. Tanweer Alliances has released more than twenty theatrical titles, including "The Legend of Hercules," "Fading Gigolo," "Chef," "Snowpiercer," "The Call," and "Le Weekend." Its portfolio includes a catalogue of 250 feature films. In a major strategic move, the company announced a partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures, and beginning January 1, 2015, Tanweer Alliances S.A. took over the distribution of Warner Bros. Pictures content for the Greek market. This partnership covers theatrical and home entertainment distribution, including television content from Warner Bros. and its subsidiaries. Beyond Greece and Cyprus, Tanweer Alliances is developing strategic partnerships with leading distributors across Eastern Europe, including Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, and the Czech Republic. The company remains active in the Greek market, with its official website listing upcoming releases such as "Mortal Kombat II," "Michael," "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," "Last Call," and "The Governor."

History

Tanweer Alliances was founded in 2007 by Joseph Samaan, who serves as its President. The company is part of the Tanweer Group, which provided backing and industry experience. Active operations in film and television distribution in Greece and Cyprus began in 2012. Within a short period, Tanweer Alliances became a profitable distribution company by acquiring and distributing independent Hollywood films from top sales agents. It also secured television deals with most key players in Greece and Cyprus, including OTE TV, ALPHA TV, SKAI, EDT, and SIGMA TV. The company co-produced feature films with partners in Cyprus and Sweden. By 2014, Tanweer Alliances had released over twenty theatrical titles, including "The Legend of Hercules," "Fading Gigolo," "Chef," "Snowpiercer," "The Call," and "Le Weekend." Its upcoming slate included "Nightcrawler," "The November Man," and "The Coup." The company built a catalogue of 250 feature films. In a major development, Tanweer Alliances announced a strategic partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures. Effective January 1, 2015, Tanweer Alliances S.A. undertook the distribution of Warner Bros. Pictures for the Greek market, covering theatrical and home entertainment, including television content from Warner Bros. and its subsidiaries. Tanweer Alliances has also pursued strategic partnerships with leading distributors in Eastern European countries such as Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, and the Czech Republic. As of the mid-2020s, the company remains active, with its website listing upcoming releases including "Mortal Kombat II," "Michael," "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," "Last Call," and "The Governor."

  • 2015

    Takes over distribution of Warner Bros. Pictures for the Greek market starting January 1.

  • 2014

    Announces strategic partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures; releases over twenty theatrical titles.

  • 2012

    Company begins active film and TV distribution in Greece and Cyprus.

  • 2007

    Tanweer Alliances founded by Joseph Samaan.

Products and positioning

Leading independent film distributor in Greece and Cyprus, strategic partner of Warner Bros. Pictures.

  • The Legend of Hercules

  • Fading Gigolo

  • Chef

  • Snowpiercer

  • The Call

  • Le Weekend

  • Nightcrawler

  • The November Man

  • The Coup

  • Mortal Kombat II

  • Michael

  • The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

  • Last Call

  • The Governor

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