

Additionally through this deal, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Japan can explore a range of new opportunities including fan events, movie screenings and promotional activities tied to the "Harry Potter" franchise and the upcoming "Fantastic Beasts" film series. The multi-business partnership includes both on-air and digital rights across NBCUniversal television networks through April 2025. Rowling’s Wizarding World, and creates many exciting new opportunities across multiple platforms for both our companies and the fans of this franchise." Having all of these films in one place builds upon the existing relationship we already have with NBCUniversal and J.K. "We feel this is a perfect new home for the ‘Harry Potter’ films and the upcoming ‘Fantastic Beasts’ films. "We are pleased to bring one of the most successful and enduring global franchises to the networks of NBCUniversal," said Jeffrey R. "I’m thrilled that our networks will be the home for this brilliant storyteller’s magical creations for years to come." Rowling’s Wizarding World has captured the imagination of fans of all ages, from all walks of life, all over the world…and I’m definitely one of them," said Bonnie Hammer, Chairman, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. to bring viewers content that includes extended director’s cut versions of the first two Harry Potter films the 2011 "When Harry Left Hogwarts" featurette and 3D versions of the last two films in the Harry Potter series. Rowling’s Wizarding World, USA Network and Syfy will partner with Warner Bros. In addition, the partnership incorporates exclusive content and events for the Universal theme parks.Īs the exclusive television home for J.K. The agreement includes exclusive basic cable rights to the new Fantastic Beasts films – the first of which releases early November 2016. Beginning July 1, 2018, all eight Harry Potter films can be seen on NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment’s USA Network and Syfy in a deal that also gives rights to air the films across all NBCUniversal television networks.

Domestic Television Distribution for broadcast and cable network television rights in the United States to all of the films in J.K. NBCUniversal today announced an exclusive deal with Warner Bros.
