The agreement gives RTL free-TV and streaming rights for all of Constantin's films from January.
school comedy trilogy the most successful German-language franchise of the last decade.
“Constantin Film’s in-house productions have shaped the media landscape in Germany for decades and set the standard for exceptional and successful films,” said Constantin Film CEO Martin Moszkowicz. “RTL Deutschland is exactly the right partner for our in-house productions. We and the many artists we work with are looking forward to this collaboration.”
For RTL, the agreement marks a further investment in original productions. The network, which operates local-language streamer TVNow, has doubled down on in-house commissions and German-language acquisitions to distinguish itself from U.S.-run streaming platforms. “We are on the move: The new strategic partnership with Constantin Film is another big step on RTL’s way to becoming the leading entertainment brand [in Germany],” said RTL co-CEO Stephan Schäfer. “This exclusive framework agreement allows us to gain an extraordinary portfolio of artists and creatives, with their roots here with us, for us and for our audiences.”
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