LOS ANGELES and AMSTERDAM, July 18,
2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix and CBS Studios
International today announced a landmark international licensing
agreement for the new "Star Trek" television series. Netflix will
be the exclusive premiere home of "Star Trek" in 188 countries
(excluding the US and Canada). Each episode of the new series
will be available globally within 24 hours of its U.S.
premiere.
Additionally, all 727 existing episodes of the iconic "Star
Trek" television library – including "Star Trek: The Original
Series," "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Star Trek: Deep
Space Nine," "Star Trek: Voyager" and "Star Trek: Enterprise" will
be available on Netflix around the world by the end of 2016.
The all-new "Star Trek" will begin production in Toronto in September for its January 2017 premiere. The iconic and
influential global franchise will return to television for the
first time since 2005 with a new ship, new characters and new
missions, while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future
that inspired a generation.
"The launch of the new 'Star Trek' will truly be a global
television event," said Armando Nuñez, President and CEO, CBS
Studios International. "'Star Trek' is already a worldwide
phenomenon and this international partnership will provide fans
around the world, who have been craving a new series for more than
a decade, the opportunity to see every episode virtually at the
same time as viewers in the U.S. Thanks to our world-class
partners at Netflix, the new 'Star Trek' will definitely be
'hailing on all frequencies' throughout the planet."
"'Star Trek' is one of the most iconic shows in television
history and we're thrilled to partner with CBS to bring the beloved
series to Trekkies around the world," said Sean Carey, Vice President of Global Television
at Netflix. "The newest chapter of the story promises to continue
the rich tradition of adventure and is sure to excite fans
everywhere Netflix is available."
In the U.S., the new "Star Trek" will launch with a special
premiere episode on the CBS Television Network in January
2017. The premiere episode and all subsequent episodes will
then be available in the United
States exclusively on CBS All Access, the Network's
digital subscription video on demand and live streaming
service.
As previously announced, the new "Star Trek" marks the first
original series developed for U.S. distribution on CBS All
Access, which provides viewers thousands of episodes of CBS's
current and past seasons on demand, plus the ability to stream
their local CBS Television station live for $5.99 per month.
Alex Kurtzman and Bryan Fuller are co-creators and executive
producers for the new "Star Trek," based on Gene Roddenberry's original series. Fuller
launched his career writing for "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and
"Star Trek: Voyager." Kurtzman is co-writer and producer of
the blockbuster films "Star Trek" and "Star Trek Into
Darkness."
The series is produced by CBS Television Studios in association
with Kurtzman's Secret Hideout, Fuller's Living Dead Guy
Productions, and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Bryan
Fuller, Heather Kadin,
Gretchen Berg & Aaron Harberts, Rod
Roddenberry, and Trevor Roth
will serve as executive producers.
About CBS Studios International:
CBS Studios
International is the leading supplier of programming to the
international television marketplace, licensing to more than 200
markets in more than 30 languages across multiple media platforms.
The Studio participates in international channel ventures,
currently comprised of 18 channels in 24 languages across more than
100 territories, reaching more than 70 million households
worldwide. CBS Studios International also exports a diverse lineup
of formats for local production around the world. The division
distributes content from CBS Television Studios, CBS Television
Distribution, Showtime, CBS News, CBS Films and a library of more
than 70,000 hours of programming. CBS Studios International is a
division of CBS Corporation.
About Netflix:
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is
the world's leading Internet television network with over 81
million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125
million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original
series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much
as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected
screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without
commercials or commitments.
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