Fox, HBO extend film output deal

MUMBAI: Twentieth Century Fox has renewed its output deal in the US with HBO agreeing to a long-term extension with the subscription pay service.

HBO has been the premium network home of Twentieth Century Fox films for over 30 years. This extension will carry the ongoing relationship into the next decade.

Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution president Mark Kaner said, "We couldn?t be happier to announce the extension of our long-standing relationship with HBO, the leading premium pay television service in the United States. We look forward to continuing our partnership as Fox evolves its distribution business within the ever-changing media landscape."

HBO president, film programming Bruce Grivetti said, "Because of our long and successful partnership with Fox, HBO has been able to deliver to its subscribers some of Hollywood?s biggest theatricals. These films have always enhanced the value of the service so it is great that this ongoing relationship will now extend into the next decade."