Tricolor subscribers in Russia can now watch feature films from NBCUniversal and will be able to watch these movies on Tricolor’s own channels. As part of this multi-year agreement, Tricolor has secured the Russian rights to broadcast the films on its channels, via satellite and also on their OTT Tricolor Cinema and TV app. “By […]
In a boost to its kids programming having lost linear access to Disney content, and in a sign of the benefit of their common Comcast ownership, Sky and NBCUniversal Global Distribution have agreed a long-term partnership to bring Sky customers hundreds of hours of animated series featuring celebrated characters from DreamWorks Animation. The deal includes […]
Analysis of Ampere’s Consumer media consumption and behaviour tracker surveying 4,000 US Internet users has revealed a solid performance for both HBO Max which launched at the end of May, and NBCUniversal’s Peacock which followed in July. Despite lockdown rules delaying some of the content each SVoD service had planned, at the time fieldwork (August/September […]
Jeff Wachtel is stepping down from his role as President of NBCUniversal International Studios (NBCUIS). Wachtel, based in London, has been with NBCU for close to 20 years and was appointed to his most recent role in 2018, with a remit that included heading up production, formats and partnerships around the globe. Wachtel was previously […]
Comcast’s Peacock added more new subscribers than any other US VoD service during the third quarter, according to Kantar. Kantar also found that more consumers added one service while cancelling another. Kantar said 10 per cent of new subscriptions were the result of switching, up from 9 per cent in the second quarter. “Q3 saw […]
NBCUniversal has announced that Linda Yaccarino has been elevated to Chairman, Global Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal. She will continue to report directly to Jeff Shell, CEO, NBCUniversal. In this expanded role, Yaccarino will continue to oversee all National Advertising Sales, Ad Sales Marketing, and Global Partnerships, and will now include Local Advertising Sales and Strategic […]
NBCUniversal has named Susan Rovner as chairman of entertainment content for television and streaming. Rovner joins NBCU as part of a reorganisation that brings the company’s television, cable and streaming operations together under Mark Lazarus, chairman for television and streaming. Rovner will work closely with Frances Berwick, who became chairman of entertainment networks at NBCU. […]
Roku has agreed a carriage deal with Peacock – NBCUniversal’s streaming service that launched in the US in July. The deal also includes the continued carriage of 46 NBCUniversal apps “We are excited to bring Peacock and its unrivaled catalog to millions of Americans who enjoy entertainment on their favorite Roku devices,” said Maggie McLean […]
NBCUniversal has announced that Pearlena Igbokwe has been promoted to Chairman, Universal Studio Group and Bonnie Hammer is taking on a new role as Vice Chairman, NBCUniversal. Igbokwe will lead the company’s growing global television studio business including Universal Television, Universal Content Productions (UCP) and NBCUniversal International Studios. She will report directly to Jeff Shell, […]
US streaming service Peacock has ordered two seasons of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot. Original lead star Will Smith confirmed the news on his YouTube channel, commenting: “We have just officially closed the deal with Peacock with an unprecedented two-season-order from a pitch.” The series, with the title now shortened to just Bel-Air. will […]