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Sky Boss Says Talks Still Ongoing on Warner Content Deal, Sets Out Commissioning Strategy
Dana Strong, CEO of Comcast-owned Sky, spoke at a media and telecoms conference in London.
Given the rise of studio-owned streamers, at the beginning of the multi-year output deal it seemed it would be unlikely to be renewed, with WBD focusing on funnelling exclusive content to its own streaming offering Max. As the rollout of Max has floundered in some territories and the general streaming landscape has shifted, studios such as Disney and, presumably, WBD, are instead returning to the older model of licensing and windowing. Of commissioning, she restated Sky’s commitment to the U.K., saying “we’re really passionate about the UK cultural sector.” In particular she pointed to “tentpole” content such as the upcoming “The Day of the Jackal” remake with Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch as being key to the strategy, as well as series investments such as “Gangs of London” that will keep customers returning.
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