Subscription streaming service Stan today unveiled a wide-ranging content deal with SBS which will see World Movies, European dramas and some Australian productions carried on the platform.
Australian producers and independent distributors who were hoping to make tidy sums when Netflix launches Down Under in March will be disappointed, at least initially.
StreamCo’s subscription streaming service Stan has secured a raft of film and TV product from MGM, the second deal with a US major following the agreement with Sony Pictures TV for Breaking Bad and the prequel Better Call Saul.
Streaming service Stan today announced an extensive licensing deal with BBC Worldwide covering shows such as Sherlock, Ripper Street, Orphan Black, Top Gear and Doctor Who.
Subscription streaming service Stan will launch on Australia Day, going head-to-head with Presto Movies/Presto TV and getting two months' head start on Netflix's Australian debut.
Nine Entertainment Co and Fairfax Media today revealed their Subscription Video-on-Demand service will be branded Stan.
Former Network Ten, Warner Bros. and Foxtel executive Neradine Tisaj has joined Nine Entertainment Co.