Netflix seems to be making good on its promise to launch in the United Kingdom early 2012. The streaming media giant says it cut a deal for MGM films to appear on the UK/Irish streaming video service. The package was said to cover "most first-run feature films," including the Peter Jackson prequels to the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Many would … [Read more...]
DreamWorks, Netflix pact
(Updated) DreamWorks Animation has drawn up a new plan that'll bring its film and TV content to Netflix. The exclusive deal, which had been rumored since mid-summer, is believed to be the first in which a Hollywood studio has agreed to stream its licensed content during the pay TV "window" period instead of going through satellite and … [Read more...]
Starz quits Netflix
Starz Entertainment says it's through negotiating with Netflix. The pullout means that Starz films and TV programs would disappear from Netflix's streaming video service at the end of February. That leaves a lot of time, and this may be a get-tough negotiating tactic. The news comes on the same day that Netflix's hugely unpopular price … [Read more...]
Universal pics to Amazon
Amazon Prime beefed up its streaming video offerings via a catalog deal with Universal Pictures (NBC Universal). The influx of movies means Amazon Prime has about 9,000 titles -- films and TV combined -- for unlimited streaming. Amazon Instant Video is "free" to customers who pay $79 a year for Prime two-day shipping. The Universal catalog … [Read more...]
Miramax joins Netflix
Miramax's cache of classic independent films is coming to Netflix streaming video. Beginning in June, subscribers who use Watch Instantly will have access to "several hundred Miramax movies, with dozens of titles being added on a rotating basis," Netflix said, confirming the deal, which had been anticipated. Miramax's deal is non-exclusive … [Read more...]
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