Date 03/11/2015 - News People
Jon Stewart's retirement as host of "The Daily Show" has allowed him to change channels ? to HBO, that is. The comedian and premium-cable network announced a four-year deal Tuesday that will include Stewart creating exclusive digital content for HBO NOW, HBO Go and other platforms. The partnership also gives HBO the first-look option for film and TV projects by Stewart, the network said in a news release. "Working with the pioneering cloud graphics company OTOY Inc., he is developing new technology that will allow him to produce timely short-form digital content, which will be refreshed on HBO NOW multiple times throughout the day."