USA Network Scores Film Package from Universal Pictures

NEW YORK: USA Network has picked up the network television rights to more than 30 films from Universal Pictures, including Judd Apatow’s Bridesmaids and the Ben Stiller comedy Little Fockers.

Through the deal, films will also have the opportunity to run across other NBCUniversal platforms, including NBC, Syfy, E!, Bravo, Oxygen, Style, G4, Chiller, Sleuth and UniHD. The package from Universal includes the action feature Fast Five, with Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson, as well as The Adjustment Bureau, starring Matt Damon, Emily Blunt and John Slattery.

"This groundbreaking acquisition package represents our ongoing dynamic partnership with Universal to deliver blockbuster movies and A-list talent to our audience," said Jane Blaney, the executive VP of programming, acquisitions and scheduling at USA. "These films provide a strategic platform for our originals, while complementing our brand of character-based entertainment."

"We are very pleased to announce another huge win-win deal with USA," added Frances Manfredi, the executive VP and general sales manager for NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. "We applaud USA’s appreciation of the value of these great films to their viewers."