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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
DramaFever streams into Australia, New Zealand
The SVOD, now owned by Warner Bros., is pushing into new markets amid growing global demand for Asian content offerings.
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Distribution
Netflix inks content licensing deal with The CW
Starting with the 2016-2017 season, viewers in the U.S. can stream full seasons of The CW programming eight days after each show’s season finale.
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Distribution
Warner Bros. gets serious about OTT
The new division has a mandate to accelerate owned digital properties such as niche streamer DramaFever and SVOD service Warner Archive Instant.
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Distribution
Lionsgate brings its movie might to Steam
The deal will bring blockbuster titles to the gaming co.’s 125-million-strong user base and taps the fast-growing, worldwide e-sports vertical.
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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
Time Warner deepens OTT options with DramaFever acquisition
News of the sale comes two years after Japanese telco Softbank bought the niche streaming service for $100 million.
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Entertainment
It’s official: Gilmore Girls’ reboot is coming to Netflix
Few details are yet known about the digital revival, but the SVOD has finally confirmed that Lorelai and Rory are, indeed, returning to Stars Hollow.
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Advertising
Yahoo teams with Chevrolet on branded-comedy series
SNL alum Ana Gasteyer is in the driver’s seat as the car company looks to tap into a family friendly market
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Entertainment
DC launches online superhero hub for girls
The comic company has partnered with Warner Bros., Mattel and Lego to launch a site and web series dedicated to young female comic fans.