Sky & Starz Strike Co-Commission Deal As Sky Boards 50 Cent Boxing Drama ‘Fightland’

Sky has jumped aboard 50 Cent’s boxing drama Fightland for Starz and struck a first look deal with the streamer.

26 Feb, 15:00 — 26 Feb, 15:00

Why this matters

This story highlights the growing trend of international co-production deals between major broadcasters and streamers to finance and distribute high-budget content. It also underscores the strategic importance of leveraging celebrity talent like 50 Cent to attract audiences and secure valuable first-look agreements, expanding content libraries and global reach for both Sky and Starz.

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Sky Teaming With Starz on 50 Cent-Produced British Boxing Drama ‘Fightland’

Brit broadcaster Sky has got in the ring once more with Starz, this time for the boxing drama “Fightland,” executive produced by Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson. Sky has joined Starz as co-commission partner on the series, set in the cutthroat, high-stakes world of British boxing, having already teamed with the U.S. network on projects including […]

By Alex Ritman

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