Cineverse Signs Highlander Franchise Digital Rights Deal with Davis-Panzer Productions
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Cineverse (CNVS) has extended its partnership with Davis-Panzer Productions, securing digital rights to multiple titles from the Highlander franchise and other catalog content. The multi-year, multi-territory agreement includes rights to nine movie and television series titles for Cineverse's streaming services and other digital platforms.
The deal encompasses the original Highlander film, all six seasons of Highlander: The Series, Highlander: The Raven, and additional Davis-Panzer productions including Cat Chaser, O'Hara's Wife, The Osterman Weekend, St. Helens, and Steel. This announcement comes as Lionsgate develops a major Highlander reboot starring Henry Cavill and directed by Chad Stahelski.
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- Secured multi-year, multi-territory digital rights to nine titles from the popular Highlander franchise
- Strategic timing with upcoming Lionsgate's Highlander reboot could drive increased viewer interest
- Expands content library with established IP that has global recognition
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Popular Action- Adventure Fantasy Films and Television Series Available on
Cineverse Streaming Services and Other Digital Platforms
Under the multi-year and multi-territory agreement, Cineverse has the rights to nine movie and television series titles for its streaming services – including Cineverse and Midnight Pulp – and distribution over other digital platforms and streaming services.
Cineverse's catalog features the original Highlander film, all six seasons of Highlander: The Series, and its spin-off, Highlander: The Raven. Additionally, the collection includes a diverse selection of films produced by Davis-Panzer, such as Cat Chaser, O'Hara's Wife, The Osterman Weekend, St. Helens, and Steel.
Highlander, the iconic action-adventure fantasy franchise and pop culture phenomenon launched in 1986 with the original movie starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. The film developed a devoted global following around the immortal hero Connor MacLeod, leading to the production of multiple sequels and a globally successful television series that aired from 1992 to 1998. A major reboot of the feature film and franchise is currently in development at Lionsgate with Chad Stahelski (John Wick) set to helm starring Henry Cavill (Man of Steel, The Witcher).
"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Davis-Panzer Productions and re-imagine new ways to deliver such a valuable IP to its fans," said Cineverse Chief Content Officer Yolanda Macias. "On the dawn of the highly anticipated new Highlander feature film currently in the works, the popular franchise will now be able to reach new streaming audiences."
The owners and executive team of Davis Panzer Productions (Priscilla Panzer and Katia Vitale Davis) stated, "As we approach the 40th Anniversary of Highlander and the production of the Highlander reboot we are excited to continue our partnership with Cineverse. This collaboration allows our beloved stories to reach devoted fans and new generations while honoring the memory of Peter Davis and Bill Panzer, whose visionary work continues to inspire and shape the future of our company."
ABOUT CINEVERSE
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) is a next-generation entertainment studio that empowers creators and entertains fans with a wide breadth of content through the power of technology. It has developed a new blueprint for delivering entertainment experiences to passionate audiences and results for its partners with unprecedented efficiency, and distributes more than 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Cineverse connects fans with bold, authentic, independent stories. Properties include the highest-grossing non-rated film in
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