Presto picks up HBO content but Game of Thrones ‘won’t be available on SVOD services worldwide’
Foxtel and Network Seven’s streaming joint venture Presto has confirmed deals with two major studios, HBO and Showtime, however Game of Thrones is not amongst the programs to be shown.
Today a spokesman for Foxtel confirmed whilst HBO series including The Sopranos, Entourage and Boardwalk Empire will be exclusive to the service in Australia, “HBO has made the decision that Game of Thrones won’t be available on any SVOD services worldwide”.
Separately Fairfax Media and Nine Entertainment Co’s rival service Stan has this morning confirmed a content deal with ABC Commercial which will see some of the public broadcaster’s most popular shows made available on the paid-for streaming service.
I think you need to correct your header. Stan does not have access to any HBO product. HBO is exclusive to Presto and Foxtel…
Thanks Brian – a slip of the keyboard – corrected now.
Cheers,
Alex – editor, Mumbrella
Some of those HBO shows are available on the SVOD subscription, live and available now on Quickflix. The Wire, The Sopranos, Band of Brothers… have i missed something here?
Peter Brown
You’re right, Ive got them on my Quickflix subscription package too
Good point from Peter. Does this now mean Quickflix will be losing these shows once Foxtel Presto TV launches?
I can’t wait to binge on Redfern Now and Miss Fisher. Will pay 10 bucks a month for those