ProSiebenSat.1 secures sitcoms from NBCUniversal for the first time

Munich, March 19 2015. In a first for ProSiebenSat.1, the station family announced today that they have finalized a content licensing deal with NBCUniversal. The agreement gives ProSiebenSat.1 wide-ranging exclusive linear rights, plus free catch-up rights, in Germany to the Hollywood studio's new US sitcoms and select drama series. In addition, ProSiebenSat.1 has obtained beloved library titles from NBCUniversal as part of the deal. These include classic series such as "Battlestar Galactica", "Kojak" and "Columbo." The agreement also covers a selection of factual formats. The broadcasting rights apply to the ProSiebenSat.1 stations in Germany and include selected pay TV licenses alongside the exclusive free TV rights. Rüdiger Böss, Executive Vice President, Group Programming Acquisitions, ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, said: "US sitcoms are a reliable source of top ratings on our stations. I am therefore delighted that NBCUniversal, one of the top studios to produce hit series, is now one of our partners. We are thus further strengthening our competitive position - and will continue offering our audiences first-class entertainment in the years to come." Belinda Menendez, President, NBCUniversal International Television Distribution & Universal Networks International, said: "We're thrilled to expand upon our partnership with ProSiebenSat.1 through this new agreement that provides their viewers with access to the diverse offering of titles in our portfolio - from hilarious comedies and compelling dramas to classic hits and unscripted series." The ProSiebenSat.1 Group has established long-term agreements with nearly all of the major Hollywood studios as well as numerous important production and film companies. Aside from NBCUniversal, other partners include CBS, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox, Studiocanal, Constantin Film and Tobis Film. About NBCUniversal International Television Distribution NBCUniversal International Television Distribution, a division of NBCUniversal, is responsible for the distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media outside of the U.S. and Canada. This includes a rich library of more than 4,000 feature films and 100,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming, and locally produced content from around the world. Contact: Susanne Brieu
Corporate and Financial Communication
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG
Medienallee 7
85774 Unterföhring
Germany
Tel. +49 [89] 95 07-1137
Fax +49 [89] 95 07-91137
E-mail: Susanne.Brieu@ProSiebenSat1.com Jennifer Hahn
Director, Publicity & Communications
NBCUniversal Int'l TV Distribution
Tel. +1 818 777 4989
E-mail: jennifer.hahn@nbcuni.com

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