Netflix, Showtime Offer Californication Sneak Peek

LOS GATOS, July 30: The online movie rental service Netflix
is working with Showtime Networks on a promotional effort for the new series Californication, with the first episode being offered up on DVD and
for online streaming ahead of the television premiere.

The show, which stars David Duchovny, is slated to launch on
Showtime on August 13 at 10:30 p.m. Netflix subscribers can sign up to receive
the first episode on DVD or they can watch it instantly on their PC from the
Netflix site.

"This exciting arrangement with Netflix mirrors
Showtime's mission to bring viewers something they won't find anywhere
else," said Robert Greenblatt, the president of entertainment for Showtime
Networks. "We are thrilled to partner with them with Californication and get this incredible series in front of as large an
audience as possible."

Californication
centers on writer Hank Moody (Duchovny), who struggles to raise his 13-year-old
daughter (Madeleine Martin) while still carrying a torch for his ex-girlfriend
Karen (Natascha McElhone).