Bringing the Magic Home with Deva Renzi — Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley
Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley

Bringing the Magic Home with Deva Renzi

May 8, 2024 · 22 min

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Find out who decides when a movie leaves theaters and how it lands in your living room.

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In this episode

  • How studios plan a film's journey from theaters to streaming and flights
  • What the SVP of Global Distribution at NBCUniversal actually does day to day
  • Why rewatching childhood films as a parent changes how you see them
  • A look at the personal taste and passion behind big distribution decisions

About this episode

Have you ever wondered who decides when a movie goes from theaters to streaming? Or when you’ll be able to watch that movie on your next flight? In this week’s episode of Seen On the Screen, Jacqueline chats with Deva Renzi, SVP, Strategy & Operations for Global Distribution at NBCUniversal. 

Deva is responsible for thoughtfully and intentionally releasing NBCUniversal films through their theatrical to in-the-home journey. Learn about the classic animated film that resonated with her as a child, her love of action movies, and the magic of rewatching movies as a parent.
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