Disney+ signs new broadcast deal with European network

Disney+ has exciting news for viewers in the Netherlands! They’ve teamed up with NPO to bring a local remake of a popular French reality series to screens near you. Wolven, produced by Banijay Benelux label SimpelZodiak, will premiere on August 29th on NPO 1. But here’s the best part – you can also catch it on NPO Start and Disney+ at the same time. This collaboration is just one example of Disney+ expanding its relationships with public service broadcasters across Europe.

In fact, Disney+ has been making waves with similar deals in Spain, the UK, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and even as far as Mexico. These partnerships bring popular shows like MasterChef to the streaming platform, allowing viewers to enjoy a wide variety of content.

Wolven, based on the strategy board game Les Loups-Garous de Thiercelieux (Werewolves of Millers Hollow), has garnered success in France and Germany, with more seasons on the way. The Dutch version, known as Wolven: Het Spel Van List en Bedrog (Wolves: A Game of Deceit and Betrayal), will feature hosts Pieter Derks and Soundos El Ahmadi, along with 13 contestants navigating a web of mystery and deception.

Lucien Brouwer from NPO is thrilled about the collaboration, stating that working together with Disney can bring compelling content to a wider audience. Karl Holmes, Disney+’s general manager for EMEA, echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in showcasing local stories to new audiences.

As streamer-broadcaster partnerships become more prevalent, Disney+ aims to be a flexible and strong partner for broadcasters worldwide. By working together, they can offer viewers unique and engaging content while giving broadcasters a platform to extend the reach of their stories.

So, mark your calendars for Wolven and get ready for a thrilling journey filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and a whole lot of fun! It’s the kind of show you’ll want to watch together with friends and family, and Disney+ is excited to bring it to screens in the Netherlands.