ProSiebenSat.1 extends output deal with Hollywood studio CBS Studios International
Munich, May 10, 2012. The
ProSiebenSat.1 Group has extended its existing output deal with the
US studio CBS Studios International for a number of years. With the
multi-year contract extension the company obtains exclusive access
rights on all new US series CBS is to produce over the next few
years. The broadcasting rights apply to Germany, Austria and
Switzerland. With the agreement ProSiebenSat.1 also secured the
video-on-demand rights. CBS is one of the most important US content
suppliers for ProSiebenSat.1. The Hollywood studio produces
prime-time series such as "Navy CIS", "NCIS: L.A." and
"Hawaii-5-0", which have been running successfully for several
seasons on the ProSiebenSat.1 Group's German stations.
Thomas Ebeling, CEO of the ProSiebenSat.1 Group: "CBS has been
our partner for top US series for 15 years. Our most successful
long-term shows include many CBS series. We are delighted to
continue our good work together in the years to come."
Armando Nuñez, President, CBS Studios International: "We
have enjoyed a terrific relationship with ProSiebensat.1 Group for
many years. The extension of this agreement solidifies our
position in this important market with a strong partner as we
continue to grow our new series into successful global
franchises."
Contact:
Julian Geist
Corporate Spokesman
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG
Medienallee 7
D-85774 Unterföhring
Phone +49 [89] 95 07-1151
Fax +49 [89] 95 07-91151
Email:
Julian.Geist@ProSiebenSat1.com
Stefanie Prinz
Corporate Communications
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG
Medienallee 7
D-85774 Unterföhring
Phone +49 [89] 95 07-11 99
Fax +49 [89] 95 07-911 99
E-mail: Stefanie.Prinz@ProSiebenSat1.com