February 14, 2012 press release
(Cologne/New York - 14.02.2012) - Splendid Film GmbH,
Cologne, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Splendid Medien AG,
Cologne, has concluded an agreement with Home Box Office
(HBO), New York, on the TV licensing of feature films in the
Netherlands.
The PayTV rights of more than 50 titles have been licensed
for one year each. Most of the titles are action films and
thrillers, including some new acquisitions from last
year.
"Our strong market presence in the Benelux countries will be
further consolidated by the agreement with HBO," says Andrew
Ernster, General Manager of Splendid Film GmbH in the Benelux
countries.
HBO launched on February 9th in the Netherlands, offering
three 24-hours, commercial-free premium HD-channels: HBO,
HBO®2 and HBO®3. Together with HBO On Demand® and the
network's online video destination, HBO GO®, subscribers will
have access to many series - such as Game of Thrones