THE DEADBOLT: SHOWTIME MAKES A DEAL WITH THE TWILIGHT SAGA FILMS
According to the Deadbolt, Showtime has gotten the rights to broadcast the Twilight Saga films. The report goes on to say that the deal will allow them the exclusive opportunity to air the films upon their release to cable TV. Read more below:
Amid the Twilight Saga craze, Showtime has landed the rights to broadcast the Twilight Saga, With all New Moon corners of the media market capitalizing on the popularity of the Twilight Saga, it was announced that Showtime has signed an exclusive Twilight deal with Summit Entertainment that gives Showtime the rights to air all Twilight films in the Stephenie Meyer based Twilight Saga upon the release of Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking dawn to cable television. With cable television curry enjoying a new moon in popularity and far from any twilight of what TV fans can expect, the release of critically acclaimed cable TV movies and series have overshadowed mainstream networks.The new Twilight Saga – Showtime deal is a bold move for Showtime after executives chose to not continue relationships with Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM. Prior to the new Twilight deal, it appears the new moon direction of Showtime was made after excessive over broadcast fees by studios became too much. Showtime will now have access to 42 Summit Entertainment films, which include the four instalments of the Twilight Saga that star Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, and supporting actors Peter Facinelli, Ashley Green, and Nikki Reed.
The Twilight Saga is a lucrative acquisition for Showtime given the popularity of the Stephenie Meter penned Twilight novels and the first two Twilight Saga films, Twilight and New Moon. Showtime has steadily become a popular cable network in the years prior to Twilight and New Moon, with such shows as Queer as Folk, Weeds, The L Word, and the new hit Nurse Jackie, which includes Twilight Saga cast member, Peter Facinelli.
Melissa Rosenberg also took to her Facebook page to comment on the news:
Just found out Showtime has bought the three Twilight Saga movies for pay cable. Between this and Dexter, I’ll be bound to the Showtime “family†more than ever, which I’m delighted about. I’ve been happy here. There may even be a little cross-promotion at Comic-Con later this month. Who knows!? But I’ll see y’all there.
(Thanks BabyGM)
I think this is a pretty huge deal for Showtime and I give them kudos for grabbing the exclusive rights. I find it interesting that The Deadbolt mentioned Breaking Dawn in their report…could it be more reassurance that the fourth film will be made? I guess we can’t be sure until we hear it from Summit!
What do you think of these reports? Are you looking forward to the point where all of these films are released to cable TV?
