Skydance and Movistar Plus Expand Partnership in Win-Win Deal, Moving Toward Co-Branded Original Series

In what looks like a win-win for both sides, Skydance and Movistar Plus, Spain's largest pay-TV/SVOD operator, are expanding their strategic alliance. The move strengthens Skydance's distribution deal with Movistar Plus and takes it to the next level by including co-production. The two-year extension of HBO Max and Warner Bros. […]

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In what looks like a coup for both parties, Skydance and Movistar Plus, Spain's largest pay TV/SVOD operator, are expanding their strategic alliance, strengthening Skydance's distribution deal on Movistar Plus and taking it to the next level by including co-production.

A two-year deal to continue the distribution of HBO Max and Warner Bros. shows on Movistar plus, the distribution of the former Discovery TV channels is now part of Skydance TV. Related Stories 'Pete' and 'It's All His Fault' among the winners of the inaugural Easterseals Disability Arts and Culture Awards.

However, in an exciting new element, the two partners will jointly produce and produce series under the joint titles of Movistar Plus and HBO Original. These will be distributed worldwide by HBO Max and Skydance. Popular in Variety

First up is "Veredicto," a Movistar Plus and HBO Original series produced in collaboration with Ikiru Films and Luminol Media.

Produced by Edward Sola, Paul Cortican, and Daniel Gonzalez from an original idea by Carles Porta, the film stars Nagor Aranboro, Ernesto Altrio, Alba Flores, Omar Ayoso, Secon de la Rosa, Alfredo Castro, Mark Soler, Julia Mascourt, Chris Blanco, and Mamen Deuch.

Also in the new deal are the Movistar Plus and HBO Original series from Carles Porta and Los Moriarty ("Maspalomas," "Marco," "The Endless Trench," starring Ana Castillo, Paul Lopez, and Edward Fernandez).

Alfonso Gómez Palacio, CEO of Movistar Plus, said: "This agreement strengthens our long-term strategic partnership with Skydance and allows us to offer our customers one of the most comprehensive entertainment offers on the market, combining the best user experience with some of the most recognized content and brands in the audiovisual industry.

“Great stories have the power to bring together audiences around the world, and this broad alliance with Movistar Plus allows us to continue to bring some of the most influential franchises, films and series in our industry to Spanish viewers. From iconic cinematic universes to original productions with the potential to become global phenomena, we support and support the new generation with Movistar Outstand and the ambition of the new generation. said Alessandro Araimo, Managing Director and Executive Vice President Southern Europe at Skydance.