Lionsgate+ Strikes Sky Deal; Jim Jefferies – International Briefs – Deadline

Lionsgate+ Strikes Sky Deal

Lionsgate+, the rebranded Starzplay streamer, has struck a take care of Sky to launch on Sky Glass within the UK right this moment. Later this yr, the Gaslit, Harmful Liaisons and Outlander SVoD will roll out to Sky Glass Italy and Sky Q in Germany. The streamer rebranded from Starzplay outdoors the U.S. to Lionsgate+ final month, with a swanky talent-packed do in Central London unveiling the transfer. Prospects within the UK, Eire, Germany and Italy can subscribe for £5.99 ($6.78) per 30 days for the SVoD. “Partnering with Sky, Europe’s premium content material supplier, is a key technique in strengthening Lionsgate+’s presence in Europe and can give much more subscribers entry to our large providing of curated content material” stated Superna Kalle, President, Worldwide Networks for Starz. “We sit up for strengthening our relationship with viewers by means of Sky who share our dedication to delivering audiences distinctive content material paired with a premium consumer expertise.”

Jim Jefferies To Host Australian ‘The 1% Membership’

Comic Jim Jefferies is to host an Australian model of ITV format The 1% Membership. BBC Studios will produce the native model for Seven Community, with well-regarded comic Jefferies, who was behind the likes of Legit and The Jim Jefferies Present, taking the helm. Airing subsequent yr, the format sees 100 contestants try to appropriately reply questions just one% of the nation would get proper. BBC Studios is worldwide distributor and the format was created by Magnum Media. Helmed by Lee Mack within the UK, it has additionally been purchased by France Télévisions, Israel’s Kan, RTL within the Netherlands, Atresmedia in Spain and SevenOne Leisure Group in Germany. “Jim’s model of wit will guarantee this distinctive quiz present is quick, enjoyable and hilarious,” stated Kylie Washington, BBC Studios Common Supervisor and Inventive Director, Manufacturing, for Australia and New Zealand. “And since it doesn’t depend on normal information it may be performed by all ages and backgrounds as contestants discover out simply how intelligent they’re in comparison with the remainder of the nation.”