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Singapore – March 22, 2007 – ANYTIME Pte Ltd. and NBC
Universal International Television Distribution have expanded their
existing relationship, it was announced today. Under the terms of
a new multiple-year agreement, ANYTIME will have subscription video-on-demand
rights, as well as internet distribution rights, added to the existing
traditional video-on-demand rights it holds for NBC Universal feature
films in multiple territories across the Asia Pacific region. The
new agreement also reflects the addition of two new territories,
India and China.
Highlights of motion pictures included in the agreement are Children
of Men, The Holiday and The Good Shepherd, as well as the upcoming
Evan Almighty, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry and The Bourne
Ultimatum, as well as titles from NBC Universal’s library
of more than 4,000 feature films.
“This is a great vote of confidence in our business strategy
and product offering,” said Craig Zimbulis, President and
Chief Executive Officer of ANYTIME. “NBC Universal has been
a long time partner of ANYTIME and its content has been a key pillar
to our success.”
Added Beth Minehart, Senior Vice President, International On-Demand
Licensing, NBC Universal International Television Distribution,
“We are excited about the opportunity to increase digital
distribution in Asia-Pacific. Expanding our relationship with ANYTIME
is a demonstration of our commitment to grow our footprint in this
burgeoning region.”
“We are delighted with the show of faith NBC Universal has
demonstrated in us with this agreement, which also includes India
and China, two markets where we plan on making a lot of noise in
the year to come,” said ANYTIME Executive Co-Chairman Greg
Coote.
“Additionally, the new subscription video-on-demand and internet
distribution rights will further solidify our position as one of
Asia’s premier content service providers, and continue to
allow us to offer our customers what they want, when they want it.”
About ANYTIME Pte. Ltd.
ANYTIME is Asia Pacific’s dominant Video on-Demand channel
delivered to consumers over IPTV, broadband and digital cable networks.
With output deals and access to the libraries of five of Hollywood’s
leading studios – Fox, Sony, Warner, NBC Universal and Buena
Vista (Disney) International Television—and licenses with
regional content providers like Celestial Pictures, ICON Film Distribution,
ANYTIME has an unsurpassed programming line-up.
When added to proven technology, ANYTIME delivers compelling content
with the control and convenience that consumers demand. ANYTIME
has existing carriage deals in Australia, India, China, Taiwan and
Thailand, and the rights to license into 15 territories in Asia
Pacific.
Chaired by Greg Coote, ANYTIME’s shareholder’s include
Columbia Pictures Entertainment Holdings Inc. (Sony), Fox Media
Services Inc., Intel Capital, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., YTC
Group (a Singapore based multinational conglomerate), and the Macquarie
Bank Group.
About NBC Universal International Television Distribution
NBC Universal International Television Distribution is responsible
for the distribution of NBC Universal product to all forms of television
and new media outside of the U.S. and Canada. This includes a rich
library of more than 4,000 feature films and 55,000 television episodes,
including current and library titles, formats, non-scripted titles,
sports, news, long-form and short-form programming and locally produced
content from around the world. NBCU International Television Distribution
provides this wealth of product to both traditional and new media
outlets, and is a leader in adopting and maximizing new means of
groundbreaking content delivery.
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