ABC & TNT Share War of The Worlds
ABC and TNT have dished out approximately $25 million to share the network broadcasting rights to Steven Spielbergs WAR OF THE WORLDS, reports VARIETY. Previously, HBO secured the exclusive pay TV window from summer 2006 through the end of 2007. ABC will be able to air the film, beginning the second quarter of 2008 exclusively for three years. ABC plans to air WORLDS three times in primetime before it goes to TNT for multiple runs over the next two years. In 2013, HBO will gain a second pay window of 12 months after which the film will return to ABC and TNT.