Stan Australia Announces Landmark Deal With Major US Network

Aussie streaming service Stan has today announced a landmark deal with NBCUniversal Global Distribution.

The long-term, exclusive content partnership will see Stan host new productions from Sky Studios and NBCUniversal International Studios, as well as be the exclusive home for new DreamWorks Animation TV shows and iconic TV shows and films from NBCUniversal's extensive catalogue. 

Some of the new productions coming to Stan include dystopian drama Brave New World, Sky UK's biggest original drama launch of the year Gangs In London and the Billie Piper-led I Hate Suzie which will premiere on Stan this Friday. 

The deal also means that fan-favourite shows like The Office, Parks & Recreation and 30 Rock will continue to stream on Stan.

"This marks the first time an agreement combining series from Sky Studios, DreamWorks Animation and Peacock content produced by Universal Studio Group has been secured in Australia – the biggest new slate of premium scripted content to come to market in recent times," Stan’s Chief Executive Officer Mike Sneesby said.

"This landmark deal reflects the strength of NBCUniversal’s portfolio and reinforces Stan’s commitment to bring the world’s best programming to Australians through our most significant output partnership to date.”

NBCUniversal’s President & CRO, Global Distribution & International, Belinda Menendez, added, “We take great pride in the breadth and calibre of NBCUniversal’s content offering and are thrilled to expand our partnership with Stan and Nine through this deal.

"This extensive agreement ensures that Stan will be the exclusive Australian home of our new and compelling dramas, hit comedies, engaging children’s programs, exciting unscripted series and iconic film and library titles for many years to come."