Showtime & Disney Strike Output Agreement

LOS ANGELES: Disney-ABC Domestic Television has entered into an exclusive output deal with Showtime Networks that gives the premium channel the broadcast rights to up to 35 DreamWorks Studios’ films theatrically released between 2010 and 2015.

"We are very pleased to be in business with The Walt Disney Company in bringing us theatrical films from DreamWorks," said Matthew C. Blank, the chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks. "We expect a great supply of high-profile commercially successful films from Steven Spielberg, Stacey Snider and their wonderful team. Combined with our current supply of theatrical titles, our subscribers will enjoy a diverse slate of films for years to come."

"It’s great to be back in business with Showtime," commented Janice Marinelli, the president of Disney-ABC Domestic Television. "DreamWorks pictures bring a high level of quality and entertainment to the network’s already impressive programming lineup."

"All of us at DreamWorks Studios are excited by this new partnership with Showtime, and we look forward to delivering them quality films for years to come," added Jeff Small, the president and COO of DreamWorks Studios. "We appreciate the tremendous efforts of Janice and the Disney team in putting us together with one of cable’s premier channels."