Cineverse Lands Digital Rights to Iconic Highlander Franchise!

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Cineverse has recently entered into a fresh partnership with Davis-Panzer Productions, obtaining the digital rights for the Highlander series. This arrangement enlarges Cineverse’s streaming collection, making Highlander movies and shows accessible on platforms such as Cineverse, Midnight Pulp, and various other digital platforms.

In addition, Cineverse has recently taken ownership of the remake of The Toxic Avenger featuring Peter Dinklage, and they put out the highly successful film Terrifier 3 just last year.

What’s Included in the Deal?

The multi-year, multi-territory agreement covers nine movie and television titles. This includes:

  • The original Highlander film (1986) starring Sean Connery, Christopher Lambert, and Clancy Brown
  • All six seasons of Highlander: The Series starring Adrian Paul
  • The spin-off series Highlander: The Raven starring Elizabeth Gracen

Furthermore, Cineverse acquires the digital rights for additional Davis-Panzer productions, including “Cat Chaser,” “O’Hara’s Wife,” “The Osterman Weekend,” “St. Helens,” and “Steel.

Highlander’s Legacy and Future

The Highlander series debuted in 1986, featuring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery as they introduced viewers to the immortal character Connor MacLeod. The movie’s success paved the way for multiple sequels and a TV show that ran from 1992 to 1998. Not only did the film gain popularity, but phrases like “There can be only one!” and Queen’s “Princes of the Universe” theme song have also become iconic catchphrases.

Development is underway at Lionsgate for a fresh take on the franchise, with “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski at the helm and Henry Cavill (“Man of Steel,” “The Witcher”) cast in a leading role. Filming is expected to commence shortly in Scotland.

Statements from Cineverse and Davis-Panzer

Yolanda Macias, Content Chief at Cineverse, shows enthusiasm for the collaboration, particularly regarding the upcoming Highlander remake: “We’re excited to carry on our partnership with Davis-Panzer Productions and come up with innovative methods to share this valuable intellectual property with its dedicated fanbase. With the upcoming release of the new Highlander movie, the beloved franchise will now be accessible to a wider streaming audience.

Priscilla Panzer and Katia Vitale Davis from Davis-Panzer Productions emphasized that the timing of this deal coincides with the franchise’s 40th anniversary and the upcoming reboot. In their words, “As we move towards celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Highlander and embark on the production of the Highlander reboot, we are thrilled to carry on our collaboration with Cineverse. This partnership enables us to share our cherished tales with dedicated fans and fresh audiences while maintaining respect for the legacy of Peter Davis and Bill Panzer, whose innovative spirit still drives and molds our company’s future.

Where to Watch

Viewers will be able to stream “Highlander” movies, along with other productions by Davis-Panzer, via Cineverse and various other digital platforms within the following months.

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2025-02-11 02:31