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MUMBAI:
In line with its commitment to expand the reach of its content
internationally, Disney's international TV distribution arm,
Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific), has renewed
a multi-year movie deal with Zee Studio.
This agreement covers the licensing of live action library features, Disney animated
movie titles and made-for-TV movies. Under
this agreement, viewers in India will be able to enjoy blockbusters such as Pirates
of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Armageddon, Pretty Woman
and Air Force One. The deal also includes animated movies like Meet
the Robinsons, Chicken Little, Tarzan I & II Jungle Book
II. Disney-ABC
International Television (Asia Pacific) senior VP, MD Rob Gilby says, "We're
delighted to be expanding our relationship with Zee to offer Indian viewers a
broad range of renowned Disney movies that appeal to all members of the family.
India is a key market for our business and this deal is in line with our continued
commitment to expand Disney's content reach here." Zee
Studio executive VP, business head Neil Chakravarti says, "We are very pleased
to renew our existing multi-year movie deal with Disney-ABC International Television.
Zee Studio continues on its commitment to bring viewers the choicest Hollywood
titles, including an exciting selection of premier animated titles from Disney."
Disney
content has also been previously licensed to Zee Cafe, including
US cable series Army Wives and reality series The
Next Best Thing: Who Is The Greater Celebrity Impersonator?
and I Wanna Be A Soap Star.
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