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Warner Bros. Discovery acquires international rights for Jeffrey Epstein documentary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation production 'Diabolical: The Epstein Files' will stream on HBO Max across various international territories.

The short version

  • Warner Bros. Discovery has secured international television and SVOD distribution rights for the documentary series 'Diabolical: The Epstein Files'.
  • The documentary, which details Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network and institutional failures, will begin rolling out on HBO Max in select international markets on September 3.
  • The production features first-hand accounts from survivors, legal experts, investigators, and family members.

Key facts

  • Warner Bros. Discovery acquired the international distribution rights to the documentary 'Diabolical: The Epstein Files' for HBO Max.[Variety]
  • The documentary is scheduled to roll out internationally starting September 3, with initial premieres in the U.K., Italy, and the Netherlands.[Variety]
  • The project was produced and distributed by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, with Jennifer Feller producing and Caitlin Shea serving as executive producer.[Variety]
  • The film features interviews with Epstein survivors Lisa Phillips and Ashley Rubright, his brother Mark Epstein, and attorney David Schoen, alongside investigators and journalists.[Variety]
  • HBO Max secured exclusive television and SVOD rights in regions including the U.K., Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, and other European and Middle Eastern territories.[Variety]

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