MGM Strikes Pay-TV Pact with Chellomedia for Dutch Movie Channel

AMSTERDAM: Chellomedia’s premium Dutch movie channel Film1 is gaining access to new releases and library titles from the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios catalogue.

The two outfits signed an exclusive agreement for pay TV and SVOD. This brings to the channel movies such as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, 21 Jump Street and Zoo Keeper. Film1 is also offering large segments of the James Bond catalogue for pay-TV viewers. The films will be shown on Film1’s linear channels and on Film1 On Demand.

“Our exclusive partnership will enable Film1 subscribers in the Netherlands to experience all the great movies from the magical MGM library and MGM’s latest releases,’’ said Casper Keller, the general manager of Film1. “We are constantly working on further enhancement of our high quality offerings. Earlier this year Film1 launched Film1 Series, which introduces the Dutch audience to popular international TV series, and Film1 Sundance, a combination of Sundance Channel’s strong independent offering and Film1’s own independent acquisitions.’’

“MGM’s extensive library and new releases are a perfect fit for Chellomedia—offering their subscribers the best available content that can be programmed across all channel platforms,” added Chris Ottinger, the president of international television distribution and acquisitions at MGM. “We look forward to our renewed partnership with Chellomedia and bringing our premium entertainment to the viewers in the Netherlands.”