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CVC, which has invested alongside KKR to support Superstruct Entertainment (“Superstruct”) in its next phase of development as one of the world’s premier live entertainment groups.
Roku. Inc. on its acquisition of exclusive global distribution rights to Quibi’s award-winning shows; and on the acquisition of TOH Intermediate Holdings LLC, owner of “This Old House”.
Hulu on the drafting and negotiating of licenses to make video content from NBCU, Fox, and ABC (Disney) available to Hulu.
Hulu on its joint venture among Fox Entertainment Group, NBC Universal, and Providence Equity Partners, on the subsequent addition of Disney as a joint venture partner, and on its acquisition of Providence Equity Partners’ interest in Hulu.
News Corp. in connection with the CMA's phase II merger investigation into the proposed 21st Century Fox/Sky merger.
TelevisaUnivision on its acquisition of Pantaya, the leading Spanish language streaming platform in the United States, from Hemisphere Media Group, Inc.
Spotify in its music streaming related advertisement and marketing initiatives and compliance matters in Asia Pacific markets including Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
CBS in connection with the license of its owned and operated television stations and video-on-demand content from the CBS Television Network and The CW Television Network to Hulu, LLC for Hulu’s new live streaming service.
fuboTV, a sports-first virtual MVPD in negotiations with a variety of programmers, including NBCUniversal, CBS, Scripps, and AMC, among others.
Time Warner Cable in negotiations to establish peering arrangements with Netflix and Amazon for direct interconnection to TWC’s internet network.
Viacom/CBS on establishing a pan-European SVOD streaming service with Comcast/Sky.
XM Satellite Radio in negotiations with MLB and the NHL for rights to air games on XM.
21st Century Fox on its joint venture with Apollo to create a leading global multi-platform content provider, bringing together Endemol and Shine Group.
Top 10 cable operators in negotiating and drafting agreements with regional and national sports networks, including FOX Sports, ESPN, MASN, NESN, and Comcast Sports Networks.
Netflix on the regulation of on-demand editorial and advertising content.
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