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By Samantha Clark -- Video Business, 9/21/2007
SEPT. 21 | Indie suppliers PBS and WGBH Boston have joined their video distribution businesses, enabling the companies to more efficiently distribute product for online download-to-own or rental.
Executives from both PBS and WGBH will manage the partnership and funds generated will be put toward public TV programming and services.
Programming will continue to be created separately.
WGBH produces one-third of PBS’s primetime lineup, including Frontline, Antiques Roadshow, Masterpiece Theatre and Curious George. The non-profit PBS produces documentaries and dramatic entertainment, as well as being the leading provider of educational materials for preK through 12th grade teachers.
“This is an extraordinary opportunity to combine efforts within public TV to better serve the public and the producing community,” said Andrea Downing, VP of PBS Home Entertainment and Partnerships. “Our new partnership will provide broader, more efficient distribution options for public TV producers, filmmakers, programmers and viewers.”
David Bernstein, VP and general manager of WGBH added, “By combining the scale and expertise of two successful distributors, we will be positioned to capitalize on public TV’s investment in programming and increase our capacity and library available for future, alternative distribution methods.”
