MHz Choice and Topic Merge to Form New Streaming Giant, Securing Exclusive Rights to 'Babylon Berlin'

The merger creates a single platform specializing in international series and films, with 'Babylon Berlin' moving from Netflix to become a flagship offering.

• Kino Lorber's MHz Choice and Topic have merged into a single streaming service, focusing on international series and films for the North American market.
• 'Babylon Berlin,' a hit German series, will now stream exclusively on the new MHz Choice platform, starting with its fourth season in June.
• The merger aims to create the ultimate destination for fans of European mysteries and Nordic noir, featuring acclaimed series like 'The Killing,' 'The Bridge,' and 'A French Village.'
• Current subscribers of MHz Choice and Topic will be transitioned to the new service, which will maintain the MHz Choice pricing of $7.99 per month.
• A fifth and final season of 'Babylon Berlin' has been commissioned, with production expected to begin later this year.

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