'Comcast Unit Sues Warner Discovery, In Tussle Over Shows Like 'Harry Potter'; European Pay-Tv Operator Sky Accuses Warner Of Violating Co-Production Deal Giving It Exclusive Long-Term Rights To Shows' - WSJ

Benzinga · 09/27 19:35

https://www.wsj.com/business/media/comcast-unit-sues-warner-discovery-in-tussle-over-shows-like-harry-potter-48b25cb2

Comcast's CMCSA 1.52%increase; green up pointing triangle European pay-TV company Sky has sued Warner Bros Discovery WBD 0.84%increase; green up pointing triangle, accusing the entertainment giant of violating an agreement that gave Sky long-term exclusive rights to shows including a new "Harry Potter" TV series.

Sky alleges that Warner didn't give it the opportunity to co-produce a number of shows under the deal, including the "Harry Potter" project, which has begun casting and is expected to debut in 2026, according to the lawsuit that was filed Friday in a New York federal court.