Spike Secures TV Rights to 'Wolfman,' 'Robin Hood' Films

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Spike TV has obtained cable distribution rights to blockbuster movie hits Robin Hood and Wolfman as part of a multi-network deal between MTV Networks and NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution.

As part of the deal announced Monday, male-targeted Spike will debut the Russell Crowe starrer Robin Hood ($310 million box office gross worldwide) as well as Wolfman ($160 million) and Green Zone ($94 million).

The deal with NBCU also includes legendary films Scarface, A Bronx Tale,Cape Fear, and the Jaws trilogy.

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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.