Versant plans MS Now DTC offering, unveils pair of acquisitions amid Comcast split

Posted Friday, December 5, 2025 9:19 am

Jill Goldsmith | DEADLINE

Versant has set a raft of initiatives as it’s set to separate from parent Comcast in early 2026, unveiling plans for a direct-to-consumer offering for newly renamed MS Now; a Fandango free ad-supported streaming offering, and acquisitions of Free TV Networks and Indy Cinema Group.

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