DreamWorks Animation signs a five-year distributinon deal with 20th Century Fox
Under the terms of the agreement, Fox will assume certain marketing and distribution responsibilities in both domestic and international markets for all animated feature films produced by DreamWorks Animation for release in 2013 through 2017.
"Fox has long been an industry leader in both theatrical and home video thanks in large part to its well-integrated approach to distribution across a wide range of platforms around the globe," said Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chief Executive Officer of DreamWorks Animation. "Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman have built a world-class distribution team and we are excited to apply their expertise, robust infrastructure and global resources so that DreamWorks Animation's films can reach their fullest possible potential over the next five years."
"DreamWorks Animation is a great company that makes terrific films and everyone here feels privileged and honored to have been chosen to distribute their marvelous work throughout the world," stated Fox Filmed Entertainment CEOs and Chairmen, Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman. "We are particularly excited to add DreamWorks Animation's films to the strong and growing slate of movies from our outstanding Blue Sky Studios division, which is coming off another global blockbuster with Ice Age: Continental Drift, and has Epic and Rio 2 in advanced production. Together we will be a dominant force in animated entertainment for years to come."
"Starting in 2013, DreamWorks Animation content will be distributed in the more traditional markets under a fee structure that is similar to our existing arrangement with our current distributor," continued Katzenberg. "However, our new agreement with Fox presents more favorable economics overall for DreamWorks Animation because we are taking advantage of lower costs associated with the emerging digital distribution landscape and managing domestic television distribution in-house."
Under the terms of the agreement, Fox will receive a distribution fee on worldwide theatrical and home video gross receipts as well as on international television, and on certain digital businesses, including rentals, SVOD and EST. DreamWorks Animation will retain the rights to distribute its product in the domestic television windows without paying a fee to Fox.
About DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by Fortune Magazine for four consecutive years. In 2012, DreamWorks Animation ranks #14 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are now being produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 24 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. The Company's theatrical releases for the current year are Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted on June 8, 2012 and Rise of the Guardians on November 21, 2012.
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Salemwolf711
P.S I think we will have six more ice age and puss in boots movies...*sigh*
9 months agoby @Salemwolf711Flag
Salemwolf711
This will end bad... God i hate Fox so much... I hated Dreamworks too.. but with there movies Kung Fu Panda 1 and 2 and How to Train a Dragon they started to give me hope that they were getting better. But with this news I now know that we are going to be hit by a whole lot of sh*tty movie until 2017 or 2018 maybe longer!
9 months agoby @Salemwolf711Flag
THE JOKER
Why does FOX destroy all that is good.... Family Guy was right about you...
9 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
ROFLitschristian
And so starts the chain of never ending sequels...
9 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
skywise
Sad
9 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
At least it's 5 years
9 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
zoolander74
Not sure what I think of this, it seems odd for DWA to move from DreamWorks to Fox, it'll just be weird to see those to logos in the same movie.
9 months agoby @zoolander74Flag
Stefanos
FU CK I hate fox.!!!!
9 months agoby @stefanosFlag