In two new landmark, multi-year deals for Spain’s top pay TV operator, Movistar Plus+ has inked partnership carriage deals with Warner Bros. Discovery and SkyShowtime. Both agreements were announced Friday.
Extending its partnership, the Wbd deal takes in current linear networks on Movistar Plus+ – Warner TV, TCM, Discovery Channel, Eurosport and CNN – plus premier Warner Bros. entertainment from Jan. 1 such as “Barbie,” “Meg 2,” “The Nun 2,” “Friends, “The Big “Bang Theory,” “Mrs Davis” and “The Winchester,” plus Max, scheduled to launch in Spain in Spring 2024.
SkyShowtime launched in February 2023 in Spain. The Movistar Plus+ pact marks SkyShowtime’s first deal with a Spanish operator.
No financial details have been given of either deal.
Crucially, in a move from aggregation to integration mirroring Apple TV+’s deal with France’s Canal Plus Group, both Max and SkyShowtime will form a seamless part of Movistar Plus+’s main navigation system and on-demand service,...
Extending its partnership, the Wbd deal takes in current linear networks on Movistar Plus+ – Warner TV, TCM, Discovery Channel, Eurosport and CNN – plus premier Warner Bros. entertainment from Jan. 1 such as “Barbie,” “Meg 2,” “The Nun 2,” “Friends, “The Big “Bang Theory,” “Mrs Davis” and “The Winchester,” plus Max, scheduled to launch in Spain in Spring 2024.
SkyShowtime launched in February 2023 in Spain. The Movistar Plus+ pact marks SkyShowtime’s first deal with a Spanish operator.
No financial details have been given of either deal.
Crucially, in a move from aggregation to integration mirroring Apple TV+’s deal with France’s Canal Plus Group, both Max and SkyShowtime will form a seamless part of Movistar Plus+’s main navigation system and on-demand service,...
- 12/15/2023
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Movistar Plus+ has struck deals for the Max and SkyShowtime streamers in Spain.
On the former, Movistar and Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) have extended their partnership to bring content from Wbd’s portfolio of entertainment, sports, films and news to Movistar Plus+ customers, which includes combined streamer Max – launching in Spain in Spring 2024 along with 21 other European countries.
As part of the deal, Movistar+ Plus will remain home to Wbd’s linear networks Warner TV, TCM, Discovery Channel, Eurosport, and CNN. From January 1, customers will also have access on select Movistar’s services.
“Spain represents one of the key territories for Wbd and the partnership with an operator like Movistar is a crucial factor for the continued solid and steady growth of our streaming business internationally,” said Alessandro Araimo, Managing Director, Wbd, Southern Europe.
The Nordics, the Netherlands, Iberia and Cee, which already have HBO Max, will gain access to...
On the former, Movistar and Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) have extended their partnership to bring content from Wbd’s portfolio of entertainment, sports, films and news to Movistar Plus+ customers, which includes combined streamer Max – launching in Spain in Spring 2024 along with 21 other European countries.
As part of the deal, Movistar+ Plus will remain home to Wbd’s linear networks Warner TV, TCM, Discovery Channel, Eurosport, and CNN. From January 1, customers will also have access on select Movistar’s services.
“Spain represents one of the key territories for Wbd and the partnership with an operator like Movistar is a crucial factor for the continued solid and steady growth of our streaming business internationally,” said Alessandro Araimo, Managing Director, Wbd, Southern Europe.
The Nordics, the Netherlands, Iberia and Cee, which already have HBO Max, will gain access to...
- 12/15/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Move follows spate of senior departures in recent weeks
Warner Bros Discovery president of international Gerhard Zeiler has announced his new leadership team following a series of departures in recent weeks.
The appointments follow the exits of Emea president Priya Dogra, head of international TV distribution Robert Blair, Germany boss Hannes Heyelmann and French general manager Pierre Branco.
Clement Schwebig, who has managed India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Inseak) since 2020, will now have responsibility for Gsa, France, Benelux and Africa which will be brought together into a single Western Europe & Africa market cluster.
James Gibbons, president and managing director for Australia,...
Warner Bros Discovery president of international Gerhard Zeiler has announced his new leadership team following a series of departures in recent weeks.
The appointments follow the exits of Emea president Priya Dogra, head of international TV distribution Robert Blair, Germany boss Hannes Heyelmann and French general manager Pierre Branco.
Clement Schwebig, who has managed India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Inseak) since 2020, will now have responsibility for Gsa, France, Benelux and Africa which will be brought together into a single Western Europe & Africa market cluster.
James Gibbons, president and managing director for Australia,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Warner Bros. Discovery international boss Gerhard Zeiler has unveiled a new international leadership structure for the company following various executive departures and restructurings.
“Following my recent announcements about the departure of Priya Dogra, Robert Blair, Hannes Heyelmann and Pierre Branco, I have been working with the leadership across the international business to create a new International structure that best leverages the strengths of our businesses, while empowering all of us to drive the future growth and success of the company,” he said in a memo. “After many discussions I am now pleased to share with you the new international leadership team, who will report into me.”
As far as key regions go, Latin America will continue to be led by Fernando Medin.
Meanwhile, in the Asia Pacific area, the India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Inseak) and Western Pacific regions will be united into a single Apac region under the leadership of James Gibbons.
“Following my recent announcements about the departure of Priya Dogra, Robert Blair, Hannes Heyelmann and Pierre Branco, I have been working with the leadership across the international business to create a new International structure that best leverages the strengths of our businesses, while empowering all of us to drive the future growth and success of the company,” he said in a memo. “After many discussions I am now pleased to share with you the new international leadership team, who will report into me.”
As far as key regions go, Latin America will continue to be led by Fernando Medin.
Meanwhile, in the Asia Pacific area, the India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Inseak) and Western Pacific regions will be united into a single Apac region under the leadership of James Gibbons.
- 10/5/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Discovery international boss Gerhard Zeiler has set a new leadership structure for his team following a spate of exits in the past few weeks.
Zeiler sent an all-staff email out this morning in which he laid out how the team will work now that Emea boss Priya Dogra, international distribution head Robert Blair, Germany lead Hannes Heyelmann and France chief Pierre Branco have departed. There have been no layoffs as part of the restructure, Deadline understands.
James Gibbons has been promoted from Asia Pacific, Inseak and Western Pacific boss to run all of Apac, while Clement Schwebig, who has managed Inseak since 2020, will now have responsibility for Gsa, France, Benelux and Africa, which will be brought together into a single Western Europe & Africa market cluster under his leadership.
You can see the full structure at the bottom of this article laid out in Zeiler’s email.
Zeiler said...
Zeiler sent an all-staff email out this morning in which he laid out how the team will work now that Emea boss Priya Dogra, international distribution head Robert Blair, Germany lead Hannes Heyelmann and France chief Pierre Branco have departed. There have been no layoffs as part of the restructure, Deadline understands.
James Gibbons has been promoted from Asia Pacific, Inseak and Western Pacific boss to run all of Apac, while Clement Schwebig, who has managed Inseak since 2020, will now have responsibility for Gsa, France, Benelux and Africa, which will be brought together into a single Western Europe & Africa market cluster under his leadership.
You can see the full structure at the bottom of this article laid out in Zeiler’s email.
Zeiler said...
- 10/5/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Italy has submitted Matteo Garrone’s Io Capitano as its candidate for Best International Film at the 96th Academy Awards.
The timely drama follows the hardships of two Senegalese teenagers as they try to make it to Europe via the Sahara desert and the Mediterranean Sea.
The film world premiered to critical acclaim in Competition in Venice winning Best Director for Garrone, Best Young Star for co-star Seydou Sarr and Best Production Director for Claudia Cravotta.
The Deadline review out of Venice describes the film as “a blisteringly topical drama” that could be Garrone’s “best” film to date, in a filmography that also includes Gomorrah, Tale of Tales and Dogman.
The selection was made by a committee overseen by Italian cinema organisation Anica. Its members comprised Alessandro Araimo, Domizia De Rosa, Esmeralda Calabria, Daniela Ciancio, Francesca Lo Schiavo, Giorgio Moroder, Cristiana Paternò, Michele Placido, Paola Randi, Riccardo Tozzi and Gianpiero Tulelli.
The timely drama follows the hardships of two Senegalese teenagers as they try to make it to Europe via the Sahara desert and the Mediterranean Sea.
The film world premiered to critical acclaim in Competition in Venice winning Best Director for Garrone, Best Young Star for co-star Seydou Sarr and Best Production Director for Claudia Cravotta.
The Deadline review out of Venice describes the film as “a blisteringly topical drama” that could be Garrone’s “best” film to date, in a filmography that also includes Gomorrah, Tale of Tales and Dogman.
The selection was made by a committee overseen by Italian cinema organisation Anica. Its members comprised Alessandro Araimo, Domizia De Rosa, Esmeralda Calabria, Daniela Ciancio, Francesca Lo Schiavo, Giorgio Moroder, Cristiana Paternò, Michele Placido, Paola Randi, Riccardo Tozzi and Gianpiero Tulelli.
- 9/20/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Veteran Rome-based distribution and production exec Thomas J. Ciampa, who in June exited WarnerMedia where he was Italy, Spain and Portugal country manager, is joining prominent Italian producer Marco Belardi’s expanding Bamboo Production shingle as its chief of international operations.
Ciampa, who worked at Warner Bros. in Italy for 25 years in various guises, in January 2022 had replaced Barbara Salabè as the top WarnerMedia exec when she exited after three decades. But Ciampa was then replaced in June by Alessandro Araimo as part of the restructuring due to the Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Ciampa’s responsibilities had included overall theatrical distribution for Warner Bros. as well as for Sony Pictures, which had a deal with Warner Bros. in Italy. However, Sony from 2023 will be releasing its titles in Italy via local indie Eagle Pictures, an indication of how the theatrical market is changing with studios shifting their priorities as streaming makes greater gains.
Ciampa, who worked at Warner Bros. in Italy for 25 years in various guises, in January 2022 had replaced Barbara Salabè as the top WarnerMedia exec when she exited after three decades. But Ciampa was then replaced in June by Alessandro Araimo as part of the restructuring due to the Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Ciampa’s responsibilities had included overall theatrical distribution for Warner Bros. as well as for Sony Pictures, which had a deal with Warner Bros. in Italy. However, Sony from 2023 will be releasing its titles in Italy via local indie Eagle Pictures, an indication of how the theatrical market is changing with studios shifting their priorities as streaming makes greater gains.
- 11/25/2022
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Exports of Italian TV series and non-theatrical movies have more than doubled over the past five years thanks in part to the rise of local originals commissioned by streamers, just as investments in production of local scripted content are also increasing.
That is the key finding of a report unveiled at Rome’s Mia market by Italy’s producers association APA, which estimates the total value of Italy’s TV exports in 2021 at roughly €100 million (97 million).
The total cost of all types of Italian TV and platform content produced in 2021 reached €1.4 billion (1.36 billion) in 2021, which is a 37 increase compared with 2017, according to the APA report.
The number of Italian series and non-theatrical films that broke out of national confines on small screens between 2017 and 2021 grew from 17 to a still relatively small 48, according to the report. APA attributes this increase in international visibility both to global streamer play and to “an...
That is the key finding of a report unveiled at Rome’s Mia market by Italy’s producers association APA, which estimates the total value of Italy’s TV exports in 2021 at roughly €100 million (97 million).
The total cost of all types of Italian TV and platform content produced in 2021 reached €1.4 billion (1.36 billion) in 2021, which is a 37 increase compared with 2017, according to the APA report.
The number of Italian series and non-theatrical films that broke out of national confines on small screens between 2017 and 2021 grew from 17 to a still relatively small 48, according to the report. APA attributes this increase in international visibility both to global streamer play and to “an...
- 10/16/2022
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Appointment comes as Priya Dogra sets Emea leadership team.
Discovery Iberia and France chief Antonio Ruiz is to head up Warmer Bros Discovery’s UK operations as part of Priya Dogra’s Emea leadership reshuffle.
Ruiz will oversee Wbd’s combined businesses in the UK and Ireland, working closely with the newly-merged company’s global operations across streaming, sport, US programming, and its studio unit.
His remit will include steering the company’s networks and streamers, leading marketing and monetising efforts for US content via theatrical distribution, licensing, consumer products, games and home entertainment, and developing strategies to drive growth in his territories.
Discovery Iberia and France chief Antonio Ruiz is to head up Warmer Bros Discovery’s UK operations as part of Priya Dogra’s Emea leadership reshuffle.
Ruiz will oversee Wbd’s combined businesses in the UK and Ireland, working closely with the newly-merged company’s global operations across streaming, sport, US programming, and its studio unit.
His remit will include steering the company’s networks and streamers, leading marketing and monetising efforts for US content via theatrical distribution, licensing, consumer products, games and home entertainment, and developing strategies to drive growth in his territories.
- 6/9/2022
- by John Elmes Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
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