MUMBAI: BET Networks and Hallmark Channel have picked up film packages from the Weinstein Co. and Twentieth TV.
BET‘s deal with the Weinstein Company gives BET the first network-window premiere rights to The Longshots as well as the upcoming films Soul Men and Hurricane Season.
Additionally, BET will also be a promotional partner on Soul Men and Hurricane Season.
In a separate deal, Hallmark has acquired 80 titles from Twentieth TV.
Titles include Big, Cheaper by the Dozen, Cocoon, Doctor Dolittle, Edward Scissorhands, Garfield, Home Alone, Ice Age, The Man From Snowy River, Mrs. Doubtfire, My Cousin Vinny, Speed, Waitress and Working Girl.
The deal also includes the world TV premiere of the documentary Young at Heart.
The movies will air on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel.
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