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Distribution
NBCU secures digital, linear rights to J.K. Rowling magic
The deal, which includes the Harry Potter franchise, is valued around $200 million – more, should sales of Fantastic Beasts also perform well.
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Featured
NBCUniversal exec joins Epix to advance digital footprint
As chief digital officer, Jonathan Dakss is responsible for developing new revenue-generating products and advancing the user experience.
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Distribution
Telemundo targets Gen M with digital partnerships
The Spanish-language broadcaster will work with Buzzfeed, Vox and others to produce content that taps an increasingly influential demo.
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Featured
Seeso partners with Amazon for add-on streaming option
The partnership offers no price break, but customers can bundle NBCU’s comedy SVOD with Prime Video, integrating libraries and billing.
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Launches
Seeso drops date for first scripted series
Flowers was commissioned by Phil Clarke, Channel 4’s head of comedy, along with Seeso execs Evan Shapiro, Kelsey Balance and Dan Kerstetter.
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Distribution
Club Illico acquires film slate from NBCUniversal
The Quebec-based SVOD continues to add to its library as it looks to better compete with the likes of Netflix for French-speaking subscribers.
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Distribution
Hulu grabs SVOD rights to Curious George
The acquisition of the beloved series comes as the service ramps up its exclusive TV offerings in a bid to distinguish itself from the competition.
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Featured
Fandango preps new VOD service, FandangoNow
The move follows the acquisition of M-Go, a digital distribution platform that brings new releases and catalog titles from major studios to OTT.
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Featured
NBCU International preps reality on-demand service
Hayu, a new SVOD with over 3,000 episodes of such hits as the Real Housewives franchise, will debut in the U.K., Ireland and Australia.
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Entertainment
Dave Ahdoot and Ethan Fixell on creating comedy for a digital audience
In the wake of Seeso’s launch, the stars of one of its flagship originals dish to StreamDaily on online video, creative control and anatomy jokes.