Skydance, Movistar Plus Expand Alliance
The two-year global agreement will see the co-development and co-production of local series under the joint Movistar Plus and HBO Original label, with the first two titles being Veredicto and an untitled series
Skydance and Spain's Movistar Plus have expanded their strategic alliance through a new two-year global agreement. The agreement includes the continuation of HBO Max as part of Movistar Plus' streaming platform and the co-development and co-production of series under the joint Movistar Plus and HBO Original label.
The first two titles to carry the joint originals label are Veredicto and an untitled series. Veredicto is produced in collaboration with Ikiru Films and Luminol Media, and stars Nagore Aranburu, Ernesto Alterio, Alba Flores, Omar Ayuso, Secun de la Rosa, Alfredo Castro, Marc Soler, Júlia Mascort, Cris Blanco and Mamen Duch. The second original series is from Carles Porta and Los Moriarti, starring Anna Castillo, Pol López and Eduard Fernández.
The agreement also includes the distribution of select Skydance TV channels and major theatrical releases from Warner Bros. Pictures. Alfonso Gómez Palacio, CEO of Movistar Plus, said the agreement strengthens the company's long-standing strategic partnership with Skydance. Alessandro Araimo, managing director & executive VP, Southern Europe at Skydance, said the expanded alliance will allow the company to continue bringing Spanish viewers some of the most influential franchises, films, and series in the industry.
## Why it matters The expanded alliance between Skydance and Movistar Plus is significant as it will allow for the co-development and co-production of local series under the joint Movistar Plus and HBO Original label. This will enhance the visibility of Spanish creative talent and reinforce Movistar Plus' commitment to high-quality original content. The agreement will also expand the national and international reach of stories developed in Spain, bringing Spanish viewers some of the most recognized content and brands in the audiovisual industry.
The partnership will also include the distribution of select Skydance TV channels and major theatrical releases from Warner Bros. Pictures, further strengthening the company's position in the Spanish market. With the continuation of HBO Max as part of Movistar Plus' streaming platform, Spanish viewers will have access to a wide range of content, including some of the most influential franchises, films, and series in the industry.
