Exclusive: Jude Law’s Riff Raff Entertainment has received “significant funding” via a new TV development deal with France’s Newen Connect.
Unveiled at Newen’s London TV Screenings event, the deal sees Riff Raff, which the two-time Oscar nominee co-founded with Ben Jackson, handed a cash injection to develop a slate of TV projects, while giving the company a distribution pipeline.
The development partnership has already spawned three early-stage projects: political thriller Foreign Desk starring Law and written by Marek Horn, a female-led show from Pure writer Kirstie Swain and a “talent-led TV project with acclaimed playwright Chris Urch.”
The investment figure was not disclosed but is referred to as “significant.” It is being underwritten by European studio-financier Anton, which separately invested €50M ($54M) in Newen in early 2022 that allowed the French major to move into features.
Riff Raff CEO Stephen Fuss said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering...
Unveiled at Newen’s London TV Screenings event, the deal sees Riff Raff, which the two-time Oscar nominee co-founded with Ben Jackson, handed a cash injection to develop a slate of TV projects, while giving the company a distribution pipeline.
The development partnership has already spawned three early-stage projects: political thriller Foreign Desk starring Law and written by Marek Horn, a female-led show from Pure writer Kirstie Swain and a “talent-led TV project with acclaimed playwright Chris Urch.”
The investment figure was not disclosed but is referred to as “significant.” It is being underwritten by European studio-financier Anton, which separately invested €50M ($54M) in Newen in early 2022 that allowed the French major to move into features.
Riff Raff CEO Stephen Fuss said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering...
- 2/27/2024
- by Max Goldbart and Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
European production and distribution group Newen Studios has appointed Pierre Branco — the former country manager of Warner Bros Discovery for France, Benelux and Africa — as CEO.
Branco will begin his position at Newen Studios starting in April, succeeding Romain Bessi, who has decided to step down after a six-year tenure during which he led the company’s expansion.
Newen Studios is owned by TF1 Group, France’s leading commercial network, and has a footprint in 11 countries. The banner regroups 50 labels and has so far produced more than 4,000 hours of content, as well as distributed 12,000 hours of programs across its catalog.
Under the executive reshuffle, Rodolphe Belmer, TF1’s chairman and CEO, will be appointed chairman of Newen Studios.
Under his role at Newen Studios, Branco will work with the banner’s French and international partners, ranging from traditional broadcasters to media platforms in France and abroad. Over the next six months,...
Branco will begin his position at Newen Studios starting in April, succeeding Romain Bessi, who has decided to step down after a six-year tenure during which he led the company’s expansion.
Newen Studios is owned by TF1 Group, France’s leading commercial network, and has a footprint in 11 countries. The banner regroups 50 labels and has so far produced more than 4,000 hours of content, as well as distributed 12,000 hours of programs across its catalog.
Under the executive reshuffle, Rodolphe Belmer, TF1’s chairman and CEO, will be appointed chairman of Newen Studios.
Under his role at Newen Studios, Branco will work with the banner’s French and international partners, ranging from traditional broadcasters to media platforms in France and abroad. Over the next six months,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros Discovery (Wbd) has hired an original productions chief for Max in Italy and Iberia, an intriguing move that completes the local content team ahead of the streaming service’s launch in Europe next year.
Alberto Carullo has been named Vice President Max Local Original Production Italy & Iberia, reporting directly to Laura Carafoli, SVP, Content Networks & Streaming Local Productions, Italy & Iberia.
Max is due to launch in 22 European countries in 2024. Those such as Iberia that already offer HBO Max will be the first tranche of countries to get the platform.
No date has been given for a launch in Italy, where Wbd has an output deal with Sky Italia for HBO content. This is due to end in 2025, and a Wbd spokesman confirmed Max cannot launch in the country while the current agreement is in place. Similar situations are facing Max in the UK and Germany.
Carullo, whose main base will be in Madrid,...
Alberto Carullo has been named Vice President Max Local Original Production Italy & Iberia, reporting directly to Laura Carafoli, SVP, Content Networks & Streaming Local Productions, Italy & Iberia.
Max is due to launch in 22 European countries in 2024. Those such as Iberia that already offer HBO Max will be the first tranche of countries to get the platform.
No date has been given for a launch in Italy, where Wbd has an output deal with Sky Italia for HBO content. This is due to end in 2025, and a Wbd spokesman confirmed Max cannot launch in the country while the current agreement is in place. Similar situations are facing Max in the UK and Germany.
Carullo, whose main base will be in Madrid,...
- 12/21/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) Max streamer will launch in 22 European countries in spring 2024 and France and Belgium later next year, the media outfit revealed today.
Opening Mipcom Cannes with a keynote, interntional boss Gerhard Zeiler and Emea Head of Streaming Leah Hooper Rosa brought highly-anticipated news of the rollout of the new streamer in the continent, which is rebranding from HBO Max with a bigger offering.
The Nordics, the Netherlands, Iberia and Cee, which already have HBO Max, will gain access to the rebranded streamer in the spring.
There will then be a “second wave” of launches later next year including in France and Belgium, which currently don’t have HBO Max, although Wbd has an output deal with Amazon locally in France.
The streamer will air the Paris Olympics next summer alongside holding the wealth of content owned by Wbd including HBO shows, Warner and DC movies. The...
Opening Mipcom Cannes with a keynote, interntional boss Gerhard Zeiler and Emea Head of Streaming Leah Hooper Rosa brought highly-anticipated news of the rollout of the new streamer in the continent, which is rebranding from HBO Max with a bigger offering.
The Nordics, the Netherlands, Iberia and Cee, which already have HBO Max, will gain access to the rebranded streamer in the spring.
There will then be a “second wave” of launches later next year including in France and Belgium, which currently don’t have HBO Max, although Wbd has an output deal with Amazon locally in France.
The streamer will air the Paris Olympics next summer alongside holding the wealth of content owned by Wbd including HBO shows, Warner and DC movies. The...
- 10/16/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
In the past few minutes, Warner Bros Discovery has set out plans for its new look international sales team following Robert Blair’s exit.
Wbd International President Gerhard Zeiler sent an internal memo revealing the new Wbd International TV Distribution structure, which will be in place following next week’s Mipcom.
This follows Zeiler’s conversations with Wbd’s international licensing teams, including those from the long-serving Blair’s team, local units and U.S. execs on the future shape of the sales division.
The resulting restructure will see Phil Goodhew, SVP Commercial Strategy, International TV Distribution and Allan Stenhouse, SVP International TV Marketing, now reporting to David Decker, President of Content Sales. The pair will work closely with International leadership and local licensing teams from both a commercial strategy and marketing perspective, to “ensure a smooth operating rhythm and information flow across all the sales teams,” wrote Zeiler.
Decker,...
Wbd International President Gerhard Zeiler sent an internal memo revealing the new Wbd International TV Distribution structure, which will be in place following next week’s Mipcom.
This follows Zeiler’s conversations with Wbd’s international licensing teams, including those from the long-serving Blair’s team, local units and U.S. execs on the future shape of the sales division.
The resulting restructure will see Phil Goodhew, SVP Commercial Strategy, International TV Distribution and Allan Stenhouse, SVP International TV Marketing, now reporting to David Decker, President of Content Sales. The pair will work closely with International leadership and local licensing teams from both a commercial strategy and marketing perspective, to “ensure a smooth operating rhythm and information flow across all the sales teams,” wrote Zeiler.
Decker,...
- 10/13/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
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Wbd & Paramount Forge International Path
End of the exodus?: It doesn’t feel five minutes ago that Gerhard Zeiler was setting his first post-wbd merger international unit, and yet he was at it again on Thursday. This was following a spate of exits that has seen Emea boss Priya Dogra, international distribution head Robert Blair, Germany lead Hannes Heyelmann and, most recently, France chief Pierre Branco announce departures over the past weeks. This mini-exodus has been the talk of international confabs of late but Zeiler appeared to stem the flow with an all-staff email yesterday announcing another rejig, in which he acknowledged that “change can be unsettling and we have...
Wbd & Paramount Forge International Path
End of the exodus?: It doesn’t feel five minutes ago that Gerhard Zeiler was setting his first post-wbd merger international unit, and yet he was at it again on Thursday. This was following a spate of exits that has seen Emea boss Priya Dogra, international distribution head Robert Blair, Germany lead Hannes Heyelmann and, most recently, France chief Pierre Branco announce departures over the past weeks. This mini-exodus has been the talk of international confabs of late but Zeiler appeared to stem the flow with an all-staff email yesterday announcing another rejig, in which he acknowledged that “change can be unsettling and we have...
- 10/6/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Move follows spate of senior departures in recent weeks
Warner Bros Discovery president of international Gerhard Zeiler has announced his new leadership team following a series of departures in recent weeks.
The appointments follow the exits of Emea president Priya Dogra, head of international TV distribution Robert Blair, Germany boss Hannes Heyelmann and French general manager Pierre Branco.
Clement Schwebig, who has managed India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Inseak) since 2020, will now have responsibility for Gsa, France, Benelux and Africa which will be brought together into a single Western Europe & Africa market cluster.
James Gibbons, president and managing director for Australia,...
Warner Bros Discovery president of international Gerhard Zeiler has announced his new leadership team following a series of departures in recent weeks.
The appointments follow the exits of Emea president Priya Dogra, head of international TV distribution Robert Blair, Germany boss Hannes Heyelmann and French general manager Pierre Branco.
Clement Schwebig, who has managed India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Inseak) since 2020, will now have responsibility for Gsa, France, Benelux and Africa which will be brought together into a single Western Europe & Africa market cluster.
James Gibbons, president and managing director for Australia,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Amid a widespread executive exodus, Warner Bros. Discovery’s international boss Gerhard Zeiler sent out a memo to the staff today laying out the company’s new global leadership structure.
Following France boss Pierre Branco’s exit earlier this week, Wbd has tapped Clément Schwebig to oversee France, Benelux, Afrique, Allemagne, Autriche and Suisse. James Gibbons, meanwhile, will now handle Asia and Western Pacific which will be united into a single Apac region. As part of the shuffle, Schwebig and Gibbons will essentially see their scope expanded with more territories to handle.
Latin America and Poland will continue to be led by Fernando Medin and Kasia Kieli, respectively. The rest of the structure will be unchanged.
Branco is the fourth high-ranking Wbd executive to depart in recent months, alongside Emea boss Priya Dogra, Hannes Heyelmann, who headed Germany, and Robert Blair, the former boss international TV distribution.
Zeiler acknowleged in...
Following France boss Pierre Branco’s exit earlier this week, Wbd has tapped Clément Schwebig to oversee France, Benelux, Afrique, Allemagne, Autriche and Suisse. James Gibbons, meanwhile, will now handle Asia and Western Pacific which will be united into a single Apac region. As part of the shuffle, Schwebig and Gibbons will essentially see their scope expanded with more territories to handle.
Latin America and Poland will continue to be led by Fernando Medin and Kasia Kieli, respectively. The rest of the structure will be unchanged.
Branco is the fourth high-ranking Wbd executive to depart in recent months, alongside Emea boss Priya Dogra, Hannes Heyelmann, who headed Germany, and Robert Blair, the former boss international TV distribution.
Zeiler acknowleged in...
- 10/5/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery international boss Gerhard Zeiler has unveiled a new international leadership structure for the company following various executive departures and restructurings.
“Following my recent announcements about the departure of Priya Dogra, Robert Blair, Hannes Heyelmann and Pierre Branco, I have been working with the leadership across the international business to create a new International structure that best leverages the strengths of our businesses, while empowering all of us to drive the future growth and success of the company,” he said in a memo. “After many discussions I am now pleased to share with you the new international leadership team, who will report into me.”
As far as key regions go, Latin America will continue to be led by Fernando Medin.
Meanwhile, in the Asia Pacific area, the India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Inseak) and Western Pacific regions will be united into a single Apac region under the leadership of James Gibbons.
“Following my recent announcements about the departure of Priya Dogra, Robert Blair, Hannes Heyelmann and Pierre Branco, I have been working with the leadership across the international business to create a new International structure that best leverages the strengths of our businesses, while empowering all of us to drive the future growth and success of the company,” he said in a memo. “After many discussions I am now pleased to share with you the new international leadership team, who will report into me.”
As far as key regions go, Latin America will continue to be led by Fernando Medin.
Meanwhile, in the Asia Pacific area, the India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Inseak) and Western Pacific regions will be united into a single Apac region under the leadership of James Gibbons.
- 10/5/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Discovery international boss Gerhard Zeiler has set a new leadership structure for his team following a spate of exits in the past few weeks.
Zeiler sent an all-staff email out this morning in which he laid out how the team will work now that Emea boss Priya Dogra, international distribution head Robert Blair, Germany lead Hannes Heyelmann and France chief Pierre Branco have departed. There have been no layoffs as part of the restructure, Deadline understands.
James Gibbons has been promoted from Asia Pacific, Inseak and Western Pacific boss to run all of Apac, while Clement Schwebig, who has managed Inseak since 2020, will now have responsibility for Gsa, France, Benelux and Africa, which will be brought together into a single Western Europe & Africa market cluster under his leadership.
You can see the full structure at the bottom of this article laid out in Zeiler’s email.
Zeiler said...
Zeiler sent an all-staff email out this morning in which he laid out how the team will work now that Emea boss Priya Dogra, international distribution head Robert Blair, Germany lead Hannes Heyelmann and France chief Pierre Branco have departed. There have been no layoffs as part of the restructure, Deadline understands.
James Gibbons has been promoted from Asia Pacific, Inseak and Western Pacific boss to run all of Apac, while Clement Schwebig, who has managed Inseak since 2020, will now have responsibility for Gsa, France, Benelux and Africa, which will be brought together into a single Western Europe & Africa market cluster under his leadership.
You can see the full structure at the bottom of this article laid out in Zeiler’s email.
Zeiler said...
- 10/5/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Pierre Branco will leave Warner Bros. Discovery, where he has held the role of executive vp, general manager for France, Benelux and Africa.
Gerhard Zeiler, the conglomerate’s international president, unveiled the news in a memo to staff on Tuesday.
Branco joined Turner in 2006 and held several key roles across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (Emea) region, including leading Turner’s TV and digital business in France, the U.K., Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa, where he launched new key brands, including Toonami and Warner TV that expanded the company’s footprint in these markets. He then led the affiliate and ad sales unit in Emea and was responsible for wholesale distribution contracts when HBO Max was launched in the region. Most recently, back in France as general manager, he “contributed to the growth of our studio business and the success of our theatrical slate with local movies like Simone,...
Gerhard Zeiler, the conglomerate’s international president, unveiled the news in a memo to staff on Tuesday.
Branco joined Turner in 2006 and held several key roles across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (Emea) region, including leading Turner’s TV and digital business in France, the U.K., Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa, where he launched new key brands, including Toonami and Warner TV that expanded the company’s footprint in these markets. He then led the affiliate and ad sales unit in Emea and was responsible for wholesale distribution contracts when HBO Max was launched in the region. Most recently, back in France as general manager, he “contributed to the growth of our studio business and the success of our theatrical slate with local movies like Simone,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Discovery France boss Pierre Branco has become the latest international exec to depart the company.
Branco has been with the company for 17 years, working his way up to being promomted to head of France, Benelux and Africa last year after Warner Bros merged with Discovery. He will stay on until a new structure is finalized under international boss Gerhard Zeiler.
His exit follows that of Emea boss Priya Dogra, Germany head Hannes Heyelmann and international distribution chief Robert Blair in recent weeks.
In a note sent round in the past few minutes, Zeiler praised “a rare example of a leader who combines exceptional commercial skills with a truly creative mindset,” pointing to recent Branco successes such as local movie Simone and the launch of the Warner Pass on Amazon Prime Video.
He joined Turner in 2006 and held several roles across Emea, including leading Turner’s TV and digital business in France,...
Branco has been with the company for 17 years, working his way up to being promomted to head of France, Benelux and Africa last year after Warner Bros merged with Discovery. He will stay on until a new structure is finalized under international boss Gerhard Zeiler.
His exit follows that of Emea boss Priya Dogra, Germany head Hannes Heyelmann and international distribution chief Robert Blair in recent weeks.
In a note sent round in the past few minutes, Zeiler praised “a rare example of a leader who combines exceptional commercial skills with a truly creative mindset,” pointing to recent Branco successes such as local movie Simone and the launch of the Warner Pass on Amazon Prime Video.
He joined Turner in 2006 and held several roles across Emea, including leading Turner’s TV and digital business in France,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Pierre Branco, general manager for Warner Bros. Discovery in France, Benelux and Africa, is stepping down from his position, Variety has learned.
Branco took the job a year ago and was previously country manager for WarnerMedia in France, Benelux, Middle East and Africa and head of affiliates and ad sales for Emea. A source close to the company said it was Branco’s decision to exit the banner. He’s the fourth high-ranking Wbd executive to depart in recent months amid an internal shakeup, following Emea boss Priya Dogra, Hannes Heyelmann, who headed Germany, and Robert Blair, the former boss international TV distribution.
“My 17 years at Wbd have been ones of immense pride and satisfaction,” Branco said in a statement.” The executive said it gave him “the privilege of working on the best brands and content in the business, collaborating with incredible colleagues and partners across the globe and leading...
Branco took the job a year ago and was previously country manager for WarnerMedia in France, Benelux, Middle East and Africa and head of affiliates and ad sales for Emea. A source close to the company said it was Branco’s decision to exit the banner. He’s the fourth high-ranking Wbd executive to depart in recent months amid an internal shakeup, following Emea boss Priya Dogra, Hannes Heyelmann, who headed Germany, and Robert Blair, the former boss international TV distribution.
“My 17 years at Wbd have been ones of immense pride and satisfaction,” Branco said in a statement.” The executive said it gave him “the privilege of working on the best brands and content in the business, collaborating with incredible colleagues and partners across the globe and leading...
- 10/3/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery and Amazon Prime Video have set the launch date and pricing for their ‘Warner Pass’ offer in France to March 16.
Priced at €9.99 per month, the offer will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Channels in France, and will boast all of HBO programs, along with 12 channels, including Warner TV, Eurosport, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network and CNN, as well as their associated on-demand services. Subscribers will benefit from a 30-day free trial until April 3.
“The launch of Warner Pass exclusively as a Prime Video channel in France is the next step in our journey to become the destination for customers in France to find the best in storytelling, premium entertainment and sports,” said Brigitte Ricou-Bellan, Prime Video French Country Director.
“We are thrilled to expand our privileged relationship with Warner and join forces to delight the French audience,” added Ricou-Bellan.
Pierre Branco, general manager of Warner Bros. Discovery France,...
Priced at €9.99 per month, the offer will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Channels in France, and will boast all of HBO programs, along with 12 channels, including Warner TV, Eurosport, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network and CNN, as well as their associated on-demand services. Subscribers will benefit from a 30-day free trial until April 3.
“The launch of Warner Pass exclusively as a Prime Video channel in France is the next step in our journey to become the destination for customers in France to find the best in storytelling, premium entertainment and sports,” said Brigitte Ricou-Bellan, Prime Video French Country Director.
“We are thrilled to expand our privileged relationship with Warner and join forces to delight the French audience,” added Ricou-Bellan.
Pierre Branco, general manager of Warner Bros. Discovery France,...
- 3/13/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
The director’s portrait of feminist icon and Holocaust survivor Simone Veil is still going strong after 14 weeks in theatres.
Hollywood superheroes may dominate the top spots at the French box office, but a local-language film about a feminist politician and Holocaust survivor has managed to woo audiences to become one of the leading French films of the year.
Olivier Dahan’s Simone: A Woman of the Century, released by Warner Bros. France, has sold more than 2.4 million tickets to date and is now the number two French film year on year - behind local comedy Serial (Bad) Weddings 3. It...
Hollywood superheroes may dominate the top spots at the French box office, but a local-language film about a feminist politician and Holocaust survivor has managed to woo audiences to become one of the leading French films of the year.
Olivier Dahan’s Simone: A Woman of the Century, released by Warner Bros. France, has sold more than 2.4 million tickets to date and is now the number two French film year on year - behind local comedy Serial (Bad) Weddings 3. It...
- 1/20/2023
- by Rebecca Leffler
- ScreenDaily
Shortly after HBO Max said it’s raising the price of its ad-free tier, rumblings about the launch of ‘Warner Pass’ in France are making the rounds. According to reports, ‘Warner Pass’ includes content from HBO and other TV networks, “bringing together a unique collection of Warner Bros. Discovery’s popular and award-winning programming.”
This new feature will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in France and present audiences with various options across HBO and 12 other channels, including Warner TV, Eurosport, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network, CNN, and on-demand services associated with the package. The ‘Warner Pass’ service is part of a separate subscription service for Amazon Prime members. The tier will be available in March.
“To celebrate the upcoming arrival of this unique content offering on Prime Video Channels, all Prime Video subscribers will receive exclusive access — at no additional cost — to watch The Last of Us, the most...
This new feature will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in France and present audiences with various options across HBO and 12 other channels, including Warner TV, Eurosport, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network, CNN, and on-demand services associated with the package. The ‘Warner Pass’ service is part of a separate subscription service for Amazon Prime members. The tier will be available in March.
“To celebrate the upcoming arrival of this unique content offering on Prime Video Channels, all Prime Video subscribers will receive exclusive access — at no additional cost — to watch The Last of Us, the most...
- 1/12/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Warner Bros. Discovery brokered a major content deal with Amazon in France that will see Prime Video carry HBO content and 12 other networks, TheWrap has confirmed.
Dubbed the “Warner Pass,” the service will be available exclusively on Prime Video channels in France via separate subscription starting in March. In addition to HBO, the bundle will include Warner TV, TCM Cinema, Eurosport, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network and CNN, along with their associated on-demand services.
“To celebrate the upcoming arrival of this unique content offering on Prime Video Channels, all Prime Video subscribers will receive exclusive access – at no additional cost – to watch “The Last of Us,” the most anticipated HBO series of this year,” the companies said in a statement. “Every episode will be available on the next day after U.S. broadcast. “
The first episode will be accessible Monday, Jan. 16, the companies said.
HBO Max returned to Prime Video in the U.
Dubbed the “Warner Pass,” the service will be available exclusively on Prime Video channels in France via separate subscription starting in March. In addition to HBO, the bundle will include Warner TV, TCM Cinema, Eurosport, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network and CNN, along with their associated on-demand services.
“To celebrate the upcoming arrival of this unique content offering on Prime Video Channels, all Prime Video subscribers will receive exclusive access – at no additional cost – to watch “The Last of Us,” the most anticipated HBO series of this year,” the companies said in a statement. “Every episode will be available on the next day after U.S. broadcast. “
The first episode will be accessible Monday, Jan. 16, the companies said.
HBO Max returned to Prime Video in the U.
- 1/12/2023
- by Eileen AJ Connelly
- The Wrap
Warner Bros. Discovery and Prime Video unveiled plans to launch the “Warner Pass” in France, which will include content from HBO and other TV networks, “bringing together a unique collection of Warner Bros. Discovery’s popular and award-winning programming.”
The service will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Channels in France and offer viewers access to a content offering that includes all of HBO and 12 channels, including Warner TV, Eurosport, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network and CNN, as well as their associated on-demand services. The offer will be available to Amazon Prime members via a separate subscription from March.
The new service does not impact Wbd’s ambition to launch a combined streaming product in France down the line.
“To celebrate the upcoming arrival of this unique content offering on Prime Video Channels, all Prime Video subscribers will receive exclusive access — at no additional cost — to watch The Last of Us,...
The service will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Channels in France and offer viewers access to a content offering that includes all of HBO and 12 channels, including Warner TV, Eurosport, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network and CNN, as well as their associated on-demand services. The offer will be available to Amazon Prime members via a separate subscription from March.
The new service does not impact Wbd’s ambition to launch a combined streaming product in France down the line.
“To celebrate the upcoming arrival of this unique content offering on Prime Video Channels, all Prime Video subscribers will receive exclusive access — at no additional cost — to watch The Last of Us,...
- 1/12/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Discovery and Prime Video have struck a major content deal in France that will see HBO content plus 12 channels available on the Amazon platform in the nation.
Kicking off with the highly-anticipated The Last of Us HBO/Sky adaptation, the Warner Pass in France will feature all HBO shows plus 12 channels such as Warner TV, Eurosport, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network and CNN. The move is the first territory deal of its kind struck between the two studios and comes after Wbd struck a similar deal with Paramount/Comcast streamer SkyShowtime for 21 HBO Max Europe originals.
Amazon Prime subs will be able to access the Warner Pass via separate subscription from March 2023 onwards but will be given access to The Last of Us at no extra cost from next week. Cost will be confirmed closer to launch.
“We are thrilled to agree a new partnership with Prime Video in France,...
Kicking off with the highly-anticipated The Last of Us HBO/Sky adaptation, the Warner Pass in France will feature all HBO shows plus 12 channels such as Warner TV, Eurosport, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network and CNN. The move is the first territory deal of its kind struck between the two studios and comes after Wbd struck a similar deal with Paramount/Comcast streamer SkyShowtime for 21 HBO Max Europe originals.
Amazon Prime subs will be able to access the Warner Pass via separate subscription from March 2023 onwards but will be given access to The Last of Us at no extra cost from next week. Cost will be confirmed closer to launch.
“We are thrilled to agree a new partnership with Prime Video in France,...
- 1/12/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
After extending its partnership with Amazon until at least the end of 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery has signed a deal with Prime Video to launch a new offer called ‘Warner Pass’ in France.
The offer will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Channels in France, and will boast all of HBO programs, along with 12 channels, including Warner TV, Eurosport, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network and CNN, as well as their associated on-demand services. The offer will be available to Amazon Prime members via subscription from March 2023.
“We are thrilled to agree a new partnership with Prime Video in France. The launch of the ‘Warner Pass’ is great news for the French audience as our fans will be able to access all HBO series and our 12 television channels with a single subscription,” said Pierre Branco, managing director for France, Benelux & Africa at Warner Bros. Discovery.
This year’s ‘Warner Pass’ lineup includes new seasons of “Succession,...
The offer will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Channels in France, and will boast all of HBO programs, along with 12 channels, including Warner TV, Eurosport, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network and CNN, as well as their associated on-demand services. The offer will be available to Amazon Prime members via subscription from March 2023.
“We are thrilled to agree a new partnership with Prime Video in France. The launch of the ‘Warner Pass’ is great news for the French audience as our fans will be able to access all HBO series and our 12 television channels with a single subscription,” said Pierre Branco, managing director for France, Benelux & Africa at Warner Bros. Discovery.
This year’s ‘Warner Pass’ lineup includes new seasons of “Succession,...
- 1/12/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery has set out Pierre Branco’s leadership team for France, Benelux and Africa. It also also emerged in the past few minutes that long-serving Warner Bros distribution exec Caroline Lang is exiting in the restructure after a quarter of a century.
Branco, General Manager of Warner Bros. Discovery for the territories, said the team would operate with a “one company” mindset after naming Tatiana Lagewaard has lead for Content and Programming in general entertainment and factual and confirming Stephane Queneudec as French Theatrical Local Production boss and Olivier Snanoudj as Theatrical Distribution for France and Benelux.
Lang, who was Warner Bros. Discovery’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director, TV Distribution, France and French-Speaking Territories is leaving after 25 years with Warner Bros. businesses, a rep confirmed to Deadline. “After the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, and with it the creation of a new regional structure for the company in France,...
Branco, General Manager of Warner Bros. Discovery for the territories, said the team would operate with a “one company” mindset after naming Tatiana Lagewaard has lead for Content and Programming in general entertainment and factual and confirming Stephane Queneudec as French Theatrical Local Production boss and Olivier Snanoudj as Theatrical Distribution for France and Benelux.
Lang, who was Warner Bros. Discovery’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director, TV Distribution, France and French-Speaking Territories is leaving after 25 years with Warner Bros. businesses, a rep confirmed to Deadline. “After the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, and with it the creation of a new regional structure for the company in France,...
- 9/28/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
As it continues to cement its European leadership structure, Warner Bros. Disccovery has set out the team working across France, Benelux and Africa under Pierre Branco, general manager for the region.
Branco, who reports into Emea boss Priya Dogra, was previously country manager for WarnerMedia in France, Benelux, Middle East and Africa and head of affiliates and ad sales for Emea.
The changes on his team take effect immediately.
As part of the executive shuffle, Caroline Lang, senior VP et managing director for France and French-speaking territories of Warner Bros. International Television Distribution since 2010, has stepped down from her position.
In the new layout, Romain Carbonne will manage the insights and research teams across the Emea region, while Guillaume Coffin will lead affiliate sales, ad sales and content licensing for the region.
Yves Elalouf will lead the retail business across home entertainment and consumer products.
Tatiana Lagewaard will lead content...
Branco, who reports into Emea boss Priya Dogra, was previously country manager for WarnerMedia in France, Benelux, Middle East and Africa and head of affiliates and ad sales for Emea.
The changes on his team take effect immediately.
As part of the executive shuffle, Caroline Lang, senior VP et managing director for France and French-speaking territories of Warner Bros. International Television Distribution since 2010, has stepped down from her position.
In the new layout, Romain Carbonne will manage the insights and research teams across the Emea region, while Guillaume Coffin will lead affiliate sales, ad sales and content licensing for the region.
Yves Elalouf will lead the retail business across home entertainment and consumer products.
Tatiana Lagewaard will lead content...
- 9/28/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery has set another of its European management teams, as Nordic chief Christina Sulebakk lays out the structure of her unit.
The likes of Pil Gundelach Brandstrup, Magnus Vatn, Axel Eriksson and Katja Santala have landed key country-based content roles in the shake-up, while Rebecca Rørmark, Sanny Ekstrand and Johan Mannerhill are the highest profile exits. Last month, Deadline revealed Nordics originals chief Christian Wikander was among the 29 departing Wbd’s European production team as part of a switch to a territory-first model.
Wbd’s Nordics operation spans several Discovery-branded linear channels and HBO Max, which launched last year but will be replaced with a service that also incorporates Discovery+ in coming months. It also has extensive local production operations.
Of those departing, Wbd said Rørmark had “decided to explore new opportunities” but will head up marketing of the Discovery channel portfolio, trade marketing for HBO Max and...
The likes of Pil Gundelach Brandstrup, Magnus Vatn, Axel Eriksson and Katja Santala have landed key country-based content roles in the shake-up, while Rebecca Rørmark, Sanny Ekstrand and Johan Mannerhill are the highest profile exits. Last month, Deadline revealed Nordics originals chief Christian Wikander was among the 29 departing Wbd’s European production team as part of a switch to a territory-first model.
Wbd’s Nordics operation spans several Discovery-branded linear channels and HBO Max, which launched last year but will be replaced with a service that also incorporates Discovery+ in coming months. It also has extensive local production operations.
Of those departing, Wbd said Rørmark had “decided to explore new opportunities” but will head up marketing of the Discovery channel portfolio, trade marketing for HBO Max and...
- 9/5/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Appointment comes as Priya Dogra sets Emea leadership team.
Discovery Iberia and France chief Antonio Ruiz is to head up Warmer Bros Discovery’s UK operations as part of Priya Dogra’s Emea leadership reshuffle.
Ruiz will oversee Wbd’s combined businesses in the UK and Ireland, working closely with the newly-merged company’s global operations across streaming, sport, US programming, and its studio unit.
His remit will include steering the company’s networks and streamers, leading marketing and monetising efforts for US content via theatrical distribution, licensing, consumer products, games and home entertainment, and developing strategies to drive growth in his territories.
Discovery Iberia and France chief Antonio Ruiz is to head up Warmer Bros Discovery’s UK operations as part of Priya Dogra’s Emea leadership reshuffle.
Ruiz will oversee Wbd’s combined businesses in the UK and Ireland, working closely with the newly-merged company’s global operations across streaming, sport, US programming, and its studio unit.
His remit will include steering the company’s networks and streamers, leading marketing and monetising efforts for US content via theatrical distribution, licensing, consumer products, games and home entertainment, and developing strategies to drive growth in his territories.
- 6/9/2022
- by John Elmes Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
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