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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