Subscription Video on Demand Partnership to
Include Premium and Original Content from Sky, NBCUniversal,
Universal Pictures, Peacock, Paramount+, SHOWTIME®, Paramount
Pictures, and Nickelodeon
SkyShowtime to Roll Out in 20+ European
Markets Including Spain, Portugal, The Nordics,
Netherlands, Central and Eastern Europe starting in 2022
Press Assets Available HERE
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) and ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ:
VIAC, VIACA) today announced a partnership to launch a new
subscription video on demand (SVOD) service in more than 20
European territories encompassing 90 million homes. SkyShowtime
will bring together decades of direct-to-consumer experience and
the very best entertainment, movies, and original series from the
NBCUniversal, Sky and ViacomCBS portfolio of brands, including
titles from SHOWTIME, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Paramount+
Originals, Sky Studios, Universal Pictures, and Peacock. The
service’s vast slate will span all genres and audience categories,
including scripted dramas, kids and family, key franchises,
premiere movies, local programming, documentaries/factual content,
and more.
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The new SVOD service is expected to launch in 2022, subject to
regulatory approval. It will ultimately be available to consumers
in Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro,
Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
SkyShowtime will be home to 10,000+ hours of entertainment from
some of the top creators and most beloved content from around the
world. The new service will include first-run, new movies and TV
seasons launching every month with a quality library of all-time
favorites, classics, and family and kids programming.
“With the launch of SkyShowtime we are well positioned to
utilize our global content engine to create a compelling streaming
offering, quickly and at scale, with a smart strategic phased
investment,” said Raffaele Annecchino, President & Chief
Executive Officer of ViacomCBS Networks International. “As a
complement to our recently announced Paramount+ partnership with
Sky in the UK, Italy, and Germany, SkyShowtime represents a huge
opportunity to accelerate our market expansion and build a
leadership position in SVOD in Europe.”
“Our new streaming service, SkyShowtime, will combine the best
of the US and Europe with iconic brands and world-class
entertainment for millions of consumers in more than 20 new markets
in Europe,” said Dana Strong, Group Chief Executive, Sky. “On the
heels of Peacock coming to Sky, this partnership provides an
innovative approach to quickly scale internationally and monetize
content across Europe. Drawing on the strength of the incredible
programming from NBCUniversal, Sky, and ViacomCBS, and powered by
Peacock’s platform technology, SkyShowtime will provide a truly
compelling lineup for the whole family and strong brand recognition
across these regions.”
The partnership will be structured as a joint venture, with
equal investment and joint control by ViacomCBS and Comcast.
Further detail on the SkyShowtime service offering, including
subscription price, will be announced at a later date.
About Comcast
Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and
technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We
are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming
with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and
Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our
Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and
stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal
Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios,
the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks,
Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky
Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and
Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit
www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
About ViacomCBS
ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) is a leading global media and
entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences
for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its
portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures,
Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and
Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the
largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the
industry’s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film
titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and
digital video products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in
production, distribution and advertising solutions.
For more information about ViacomCBS, please visit
www.viacomcbs.com and follow @ViacomCBS on social platforms.
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Media Contacts:
Comcast Jennifer Khoury (215) 286-7408 John Demming (215)
286-8011
ViacomCBS Justin Dini (917) 216 7629 Kate Laverge (347)
754-1677
Sky Andrew Swailes (011) 44 7975 688993
Investor Contacts:
Comcast Marci Ryvicker (215) 286-4781
ViacomCBS Anthony DiClemente (917) 796-4647
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