VIACOMCBS AND SKY NZ RENEW MULTI-YEAR CONTENT DEAL

Sky NZ and ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group announced a renewed multi-year deal that will allow Sky and Neon viewers to continue having access to content from CBS, The CW, and SHOWTIME plus Paramount Television Studios programming. “Our renewed agreement with ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group has been shaped with our customers front and center of our decision-making," Sky Chief Executive Sophie Moloney said. "We’ve utilized customer insights including our 25,000 strong Sky Nation panel and, in doing so, we’ve secured our customers the content that they love and value."

The agreement includes exclusivity for Showtime content and rights across numerous Sky channels and platforms, including Neon, Sky Go, Sky On Demand, and free-to-air channel Prime. Sky customers will continue to have access to returning seasons of their favorite CBS and The CW shows such as NCIS: New Orleans, FBI: Most Wanted, Charmed, and Nancy Drew. "From binge-able premium drama to the ever-popular top tier crime series, we believe the depth and breadth of quality content will delight our customers," Moloney said. "Our recent long-term partnership renewals with Discovery and now ViacomCBS are all part of our constant focus to simplify content discovery for New Zealanders, giving them access to the best and broadest range of content, all in one place and in ways that work for them.”

Sky’s agreement with ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group follows a long-term deal Sky has in place with ViacomCBS for hit channels and mega brands MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Nick Music, and MTV Music channels. “We’re pleased to follow that up by giving Sky and Neon customers access to hundreds of more hours of exceptional TV shows for all the family through this deal with ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group,” Moloney said.

Showtime is home to acclaimed series like "Billions," "Ray Donovan," "Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series," "The Affair," "Penny Dreadful," and "Dexter," as well as new shows including "Your Honor" and "The Good Lord Bird." “Through the renewal of our deal with Sky, we’re pleased to provide audiences in New Zealand with some of the highest-quality content available in the world,” Dan Cohen, President, ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group said. “From established titles with global fanbases to new hits featuring A-list talent, our portfolio of brands including SHOWTIME, CBS, Paramount Television Studios, and The CW consistently deliver top-notch series we’re confident viewers will continue to find relatable and entertaining for years to come.”