Quickflix Signs New Deals with NBCU, Disney, BBC Worldwide

February 17, 2014 World Screen Top Stories
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SYDNEY: The Australian streaming service Quickflix has expanded its offering of TV series through new agreements with Disney, NBCUniversal and BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand.

Content licensed under these new agreements include seasons of Downton Abbey, the U.S. comedy series Parks and Recreation, Mrs Brown’s Boys and other series from NBCUniversal. From the Disney/ABC Television Group come the drama series Revenge and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., among others. Also new to Quickflix are the hit series Sherlock, Orphan Black, Doctor Who and more from BBC Worldwide ANZ.

The TV series content will be made available through the Quickflix pay-per-episode service and on a “Season Pass” basis, where available. Quickflix has also renewed its commitment with BBC Worldwide ANZ under a multiyear deal to license quality drama content for its subscription streaming service.

Stephen Langsford, CEO of Quickflix, said, “We are delighted to be entering these new content deals adding to our existing deals with major Hollywood studios and networks such as HBO. The content will service increasing demand from our existing customers and attract new customers to Quickflix.

“We are committed to giving our audiences the best and most affordable viewing experience and the easiest access. We know customers increasingly want to instantly watch movies and premium TV series on their device of choice.”