NBCUniversal, Google announce long-term distribution agreement

NBCUniversal (CMCSA) and Google (GOOGL) announced a long-term distribution agreement to continue delivering a wide range of entertainment options. Elements of this agreement include: A multi-year, long-term commitment for carriage of NBCUniversal’s full portfolio of networks on YouTube TV, including NBC, Telemundo, Bravo, CNBC, Golf Channel, E!, Oxygen True Crime, MSNBC, USA, Syfy and Universo; Later this fall, NBCUniversal will be launching the new NBC Sports Network, which will be available on YouTube TV; Peacock will be available in the coming months as a subscription through YouTube Primetime Channels; A long-term agreement for short-form clips, highlights and shows from NBCUniversal’s premium programming on YouTube; Films and TV shows from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment will continue to be available to buy or rent on Google TV, YouTube TV and YouTube, as well as library films from NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution being available to stream via SVOD on YouTube Premium and AVOD through YouTube Free Primetime Content; and a multi-year extension of Peacock’s availability across Google’s Android platforms, including Google Play and Google TV.