Bill McGoldrick wants to lean into what has been working for NBCUniversal's broadcast and cable brands for its forthcoming streaming service.
The executive, who recently added oversight of Peacock, the ad-supported direct-to-consumer platform launching in April, wants "loud" and "buzzy" originals that work well with the streamer's roster of library titles. The perfect example of McGoldrick's strategy is Battlestar Galactica, with the beloved Ron Moore Syfy drama part of Peacock's library offerings and a new reboot in the works from Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail. The same is true on the comedy side, as Peacock will ...
The executive, who recently added oversight of Peacock, the ad-supported direct-to-consumer platform launching in April, wants "loud" and "buzzy" originals that work well with the streamer's roster of library titles. The perfect example of McGoldrick's strategy is Battlestar Galactica, with the beloved Ron Moore Syfy drama part of Peacock's library offerings and a new reboot in the works from Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail. The same is true on the comedy side, as Peacock will ...
- 9/17/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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