ProSiebenSat.1 Extends Content Pact with CBS Studios International

MUNICH: ProSiebenSat.1 Media is extending its long-running pact with CBS Studios International, scoring the rights to a range of current and future series, among them NCIS: New Orleans.

In the multiyear extension, ProSiebenSat.1 has secured the exclusive free-TV broadcast rights for its stations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, plus select pay-TV rights. ProSiebenSat.1 is already the German home for CBS Studios International products such as Elementary and Under the Dome. The extended relationship also includes the Halle Berry limited series Extant.

"I am delighted to continue our partnership with CBS Studios International," said Rüdiger Böss, the executive VP of group programming acquisitions at ProSiebenSat.1 Media. "It promises our viewers continued first-class entertainment with the latest hit series. This also strengthens our position among the competition, as strong TV series are crucial for the success of a station."

Armando Nuñez, the president and CEO of CBS Global Distribution Group, added: "Germany is a key international market and we are looking forward to continuing this long-standing, mutually beneficial relationship. ProSiebenSat.1 is a terrific partner with quality channels that have been a great home for CBS programming in German-speaking Europe."