Netflix Adds Miramax to List of Content Providers for U.K. Service

BEVERLY HILLS/SANTA MONICA: Miramax is the latest studio to agree to provide Netflix with films for streaming on its soon-to-launch service in the U.K. and Ireland.

Starting in early 2012, Miramax films will be available to watch instantly on Netflix in the U.K. and Ireland. The deal brings titles such as The Aviator, Chocolat, Finding Neverland, Gangs of New York and The Hours to the streaming service. Also included are the films Bad Santa, Sling Blade, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Rounders and many others. Miramax titles are already available on Netflix in the U.S. and Latin America.

“Netflix is proud to be able to offer the unmatched mix of award-winning, independent and commercially successful films Miramax is known for,” said Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s chief content officer. “Miramax films are already favorites of Netflix members in the U.S. and Latin America and we’re sure they’ll be incredibly popular in the U.K. and Ireland as well.”

"We are thrilled to grow our partnership with Netflix as they expand their platform into the U.K. and Ireland,” added Mike Lang, the CEO of Miramax. "This agreement further extends our broader international digital distribution strategy, as we continue to offer consumers around the world our extraordinary collection of Miramax films.”