DreamWorks, Participant, Reliance and eOne Form Amblin Partners With Distribution Deal at Universal

Multi-year deal kicks off with “The Girl on the Train” in October 2016

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DreamWorks Studios, Participant Media, Reliance Entertainment and Entertainment One have banded together to form Amblin Partners, a production entity that will exclusively release films in domestic and international territories through Universal Pictures in multi-year deal.

Amblin founder Steven Spielberg and Participant Media Chairman Jeff Skoll announced the pact on Wednesday.

The deal will see seven films hit theaters per year, beginning October 7, 2016 with Emily Blunt and Justin Theroux‘s “The Girl on the Train.”

“We couldn’t be more pleased to be back in business with Steven,” said Shell and Langley. “His iconic films have stood the test of time and are embraced by audiences around the world.

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