MSN, cable duo grab "Arrested Development" rights
Posted on: Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 16:35 CDT
By Andrew Wallenstein
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - In an unusual syndication arrangement, the 53-episode library of the critically acclaimed Fox comedy "Arrested Development" has been sold to both Internet portal MSN and cable networks HDNet and G4.
The deal marks the first time a Web portal has grabbed a relatively recent piece of the rerun market, not to mention in a simultaneous agreement with other cable networks.
MSN will have the rights to the show for three years beginning later this year. The series will be made available for free to MSN subscribers. The portal plans to launch myriad interactive elements to build a community around the series.
HDNet, which will exhibit the series in high definition, will also get a three-year deal beginning in September. Comcast-owned G4 will get it in October.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
Source: REUTERS
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