BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.,
July 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Netflix, the world's leading Internet television network,
and The CW Network, a joint venture between CBS Corporation and
Warner Bros. Entertainment, announced today a new multi-year
content licensing relationship that allows Netflix [Nasdaq: NFLX]
to remain the exclusive U.S. subscription television service for
previous seasons of scripted series broadcast on The CW.
The new relationship spans all current CW series, as well as all
future programs produced for the network during the term of the new
agreement, which begins with the just-completed 2015-2016 broadcast
season. Starting with the 2016-2017 season, Netflix members will be
able to stream full seasons for each of these programs beginning
eight days after each show's season finale.
Programming available to Netflix members will include the three
new series on The CW's 2016-2017 primetime schedule: FREQUENCY, NO
TOMORROW and RIVERDALE; the hit DC
series LEGENDS OF TOMORROW and SUPERGIRL, which will join ARROW and
FLASH; and the network's critically acclaimed JANE THE VIRGIN and
CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, featuring the Golden Globe-winning
performances of Gina Rodriguez and
Rachel Bloom, respectively. The
roster will also continue to include fan favorites such as THE
VAMPIRE DIARIES and series THE 100, IZOMBIE, THE ORIGINALS and
REIGN.
"Netflix members in the US love the great lineup of series from
The CW, and we are thrilled to extend the relationship and bring
those shows to our members exclusively now, just eight days after
their season finales," said Ted
Sarandos, Chief Content Officer at Netflix. "This is a great
step forward with a valued network partner to give fans exactly
what they want, when and how they want it."
"Since the initial landmark deal in 2011, The CW's programming
has enjoyed tremendous success and increased exposure through
Netflix, and our new agreement not only continues but enhances this
valuable relationship," said Mark
Pedowitz, President, The CW. "The CW has positioned itself
for the future by transforming into a true hybrid network, rooted
in broadcast while fully embracing the digital and streaming habits
of the viewers."
"We are pleased to extend our valued partnership with Netflix
for CW programming with more CBS-produced series, led by
award-winning and critically acclaimed 'Jane the Virgin' and 'Crazy
Ex-Girlfriend,'" said Scott Koondel,
Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Content Licensing
Officer, CBS Corporation. "This multi-year agreement recognizes the
value of our content and it validates the marketplace's confidence
in our studio's long-term ability to produce high-quality content.
This unique windowing will further extend the CW brand and fan base
throughout the television season while providing better in-season
exclusivity for our broadcast affiliates, MVPD partners and
potential OTT opportunities. We look forward to continued success
with Netflix on this partnership well into the future."
"For the past several years, the distinctive, high-quality shows
we have been producing for The CW have proven their popularity
across linear, on demand and digital properties here and around the
world," said Jeffrey Schlesinger,
President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution. "This
new deal will provide consumers enhanced access to compatible
programs like 'Supergirl' and DC's 'Legends of Tomorrow,' while
increasing the value of both in-season rights on The CW and prior
seasons on Netflix."
About Netflix:
Netflix is the world's leading Internet
television network with over 81 million members in over 190
countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and
movies per day, including original series, documentaries and
feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime,
anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can
play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or
commitments.
About The CW:
THE CW TELEVISION NETWORK, a joint
venture between Warner Bros. Entertainment and CBS Corporation,
made its debut on September 20, 2006,
as America's fifth broadcast network and is the only network
specifically targeting viewers ages 18-34, a demographic highly
sought after by advertisers. The CW offers a five-night, 10-hour
primetime lineup that runs Monday through Friday. In daytime, The
CW broadcasts a Monday-through-Friday afternoon block and a
five-hour Saturday-morning kids block. For more information, visit
www.cwtv.com.
About CBS Corporation:
CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) is a mass media
company that creates and distributes industry-leading content
across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The
Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of
the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the
leading edge of media. CBS owns the most-watched television network
in the U.S. and one of the world's largest libraries of
entertainment content, making its brand — "the Eye" — one of the
most recognized in business. The Company's operations span
virtually every field of media and entertainment, including cable,
publishing, radio, local TV, film, and interactive and socially
responsible media. CBS's businesses include CBS Television Network,
The CW (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner
Bros. Entertainment), CBS Television Studios, CBS Global
Distribution Group (CBS Studios International and CBS Television
Distribution), CBS Consumer Products, CBS Home Entertainment, CBS
Interactive, CBS Films, Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, Pop
(a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Lionsgate),
Smithsonian Networks, Simon & Schuster, CBS Television
Stations, CBS Radio and CBS EcoMedia. For more information, go
to www.cbscorporation.com.
About Warner Bros. Entertainment:
Warner Bros.
Entertainment is a global leader in all forms of entertainment and
their related businesses across all current and emerging media and
platforms. A Time Warner Company, the Studio stands at the
forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry from
feature film, television and home entertainment production and
worldwide distribution to DVD and Blu-ray, digital distribution,
animation, comic books, video games, product and brand licensing,
and broadcasting.
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