Tuesday, 9 August 2016

NBC Universal Buys 'Harry Potter'



The company has acquired the broadcast and cable TV rights to the eight "Harry Potter" films in the franchise and the forthcoming "Fantastic Beasts" films.
Starting July 1, 2018, the original eight films will be available to air on NBC's broadcast channels as well as its cable channels, USA Network and Syfy.

The cable networks will "bring viewers content that includes extended director's cut versions of the first two Harry Potter films; the 2011 "When Harry Left Hogwarts" featurette; and 3D versions of the last two films in the Harry Potter series," according to a statement from NBCUniversal.
The partnership with Warner Bros. also gives NBCUniversal digital rights to the "Potter" film cannon through April 2025.


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