Sky Deutschland & Warner Bros. Extend Output Deal

MUNICH: Sky Deutschland and Warner Bros. International Television Distribution have reached a long-term multiplatform agreement that includes exclusive SVOD rights for all new releases and exclusive pay-TV rights during the license period of the first pay window.

Films include J. Edgar, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, Dark Shadows, The Dark Knight Rises and the German local productions Kokowaah and Mannerherzen und die ganz ganz grosse Liebe. The pact covers the exclusive SVOD rights for all new releases during the license period of the first pay window and the exclusive pay-TV rights for all Warner films across all distribution channels, including satellite, cable, IPTV, Internet and mobile.

Through Sky Anytime, Sky Film customers can watch these films on demand at no additional cost. Sky Go customers also get the programming for on demand on the web, tablets and more. The deal extends until the end of 2015.

Gary Davey, the executive VP of programming at Sky Deutschland, said: “This is a great way to kick off the New Year and another milestone for Sky, with the announcement of one of our most important movie deals ever. Having completed similar deals last year with further important film studios, the addition of our new arrangement with Warner ensures Sky is the undisputed home of film in Germany and Austria. Warner has always been an important partner for Sky and we are delighted to extend our partnership in such a strategic manner. Not only does this deal secure one of Hollywood ́s most important suppliers for pay TV, it also guarantees quality films for our innovative services Sky Anytime and Sky Go.”

Jeffrey R. Schlesinger, the president of Warner Bros. International Television, added: “We have long enjoyed a strong relationship with Sky and are pleased to once again be partnering with them to bring our first-rate, diverse slate of films to their subscribers in Germany.”