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Skydance and Movistar Plus expand alliance, will launch local series

The deal keeps HBO Max on Movistar Plus and adds select Skydance TV channels and major Warner Bros. theatrical releases; a joint label sounds like a good sweatshirt.

On air: Vera Bullock, Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on Coffee Talk
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  1. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSkydance and Spain's Movistar Plus are expanding their alliance, and they'll make local series under a joint label.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA joint label! I love when two companies finally put their names on one sticker, like a couple getting matching mugs.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMovistar Plus keeps HBO Max on its platform, and the deal also covers select Skydance TV channels and major Warner Bros. theatrical releases.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'm more delighted by the joint label than you are, Chip. I'd wear it on a sweatshirt.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI would wear it on the sweatshirt and on the sweatpants.

  6. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSweatpants. I have sat through treaties with less excitement.

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  1. Spain's Movistar Plus pushes originals toward YA comedy · Variety
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