Youku Gains Exclusive Rights for Survivor & America’s Next Top Model

BEIJING: The Chinese Internet-TV outfit Youku has struck a deal with CBS Studios International for two seasons of Survivor and America’s Next Top Model.

This makes Youku the first Chinese video site to license Survivor. New episodes for both series are posted every Thursday, synchronized with their U.S. counterparts.

"We’re excited to offer our viewers top shows from CBS Studios International on an advertising-supported basis," said Sunny Xiangyang Zhu, Youku’s chief editor. "This exclusive arrangement builds on the foundation of our relationship with CBS, which we look forward to maintaining and deepening in the future."