The latest 20th Century Studios films are released exclusively on Viaplay and Viasat throughout the Nordic region. ABC's "Emergence" and "Grey’s Anatomy" will be displayed on Viaplay; while Viasat will be the same with Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD.
Extend long-term strategic partnership with new multi-year deal. Viaplay and Viasat remain exclusive Nordic first-window homes of latest films and series. Sony Pictures Television to co-develop, co-produce and distribute six Viaplay original scripted series.
At the gates of NATPE, he licensed his new series of factual entertainment "Disasters Engineered" to Discovery in the UK and Ireland; while "Aussie Bull Catchers" was acquired by Viasat World for Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and the CIS.
The deal also brings the DreamWorks Animation film catalogue to Viaplay and Viasat, including movies from the blockbuster ‘Shrek’, ‘Trolls’, ‘Kung Fu Panda’ and ‘Boss Baby’ franchises.
The combination will result in the parties each holding 50% of the shares of the new joint venture company and is expected to create substantial synergies and shareholder value, as well as provide an enhanced proposition for customers.