USA Network Snags Universal Slate, Including 'Bridesmaids,' 'Fast Five'

In a single of their greatest purchases, USA Network has acquired a lot more than 30 films from the sister film studio Universal Pictures, it had been introduced Tuesday by Jane Blaney, executive v . p . of programming, purchases and arranging at USA and Frances Manfredi, executive v . p . and general sales director at NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution.our editor recommends'Fairly Legal': USA Network Co-Leader Discloses How Season 2 Is Going To Be DifferentHow USA Network Intends to Maintain Its Rankings Success and Evolve the 'Blue Sky' Format USA may have network television privileges to many top box office entertainers, for example Bridesmaids, Fast Five, Little Fockers and also the Adjustment Bureau. All films are going to premiere on USA a while in 2013. "This groundbreaking acquisition package signifies our ongoing dynamic partnership with Universal to provide blockbuster movies along with a-list talent to the audience," stated Blaney. "These films give a proper platform for the originals, while matching our make of character-based entertainment." The offer enables the flicks to premiere on other NBCUniversal systems, including NBC, Syfy, E!, Bravo, Oxygen, Style, G4, Chiller, Sleuth and UniHD. Modern Family, that was acquired by USA, can make its debut in 2013 because it looks for a supplemental half-hour comedy, while NCIS: LA can make its network debut this fall. USA is becoming progressively centered on original programming because it finds itself in the center of among its most popular summer time slates with eight scripted shows (Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Whitened Collar, Burn Notice, In Plain Sight, Necessary Roughness, Suits, Covert Matters and Royal Pains) running at one time. Among cable systems, USA is constantly on the claim its No. 1 place within the rankings. Email: philiana.ng@thr.com Related Subjects Fast Five USA Network Bridesmaids