EPIX and Netflix Announce Exclusive Deal to Stream Movies

Aug. 11, 2010 - PRLog -- EPIX and Netflix have announced an exclusive internet only deal through which Netflix members can instantly watch an array of new releases and library titles from EPIX. EPIX will make these movies available to Netflix 90 days after their premium pay TV and subscription on demand debuts.

The new agreement will help Netflix build its streaming offer through adding many popular movie titles from some of the world’s leading studios. Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer for Netflix said: “Adding EPIX to our growing library of streaming content, as the exclusive Internet-only distributor of this great content, marks the continued emergence of Netflix as a leader in entertainment delivered over the Web… The EPIX deal is an example of the innovative ways in which we’re partnering with major content providers to broaden the scope and freshness of choices available to our members to watch instantly over the Internet”.

Mark Greenberg, President of EPIX, added: “Netflix is an incredibly popular service and we welcome them as our newest distribution partner. We are pleased to be able to continue our mission of bringing consumers the movies where they want to watch them, while satisfying the differing needs of cable, telco and satellite operators. This deal also underscores the tremendous value of our offerings in the marketplace”.

The multi-year deal starts on September 1st and includes movies from Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM.

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