Films – Comcast-Owned Sky Indicators Film Deal With eOne – Deadline
Sky, Comcast’s European pay-TV big, has signed a “long-term” partnership with Leisure One to present its UK and Eire clients entry to tons of of the Hasbro-owned firm’s films.
The deal will embody almost 200 titles from eOne’s library, such because the Twilight saga and Dallas Patrons Membership, whereas new releases may also be carried completely by Sky. This consists of upcoming titles like the vacation rom-com Happiest Season, starring Kristen Stewart, which has skipped theatrical launch within the UK.
Stuart Baxter, eOne’s president of worldwide distribution stated: “A partnership of this scale marks one of the biggest strategic deals we’ve done this year. We’re confident they will be a brilliant marketing partner for our content, working with us through the entire lifecycle.”
Sky has severely beefed up its content material providing this 12 months by way of offers with Disney, Sony, DreamWorks Animation, and Discovery. “Our deal with eOne is just another example of us listening to customers and bringing them more of what they want,” stated Stephen van Rooyen, Sky’s CEO UK and Europe.
