Netflix And Starz Cut a Deal

By Davie Barret
17:02, October 3rd 2008
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Netflix And Starz Cut a Deal

Netflix announced on Tuesday that it will bring about 2,500 titles from Starz Entertainment to its own web streaming service. The deal between the two companies marks Netflix’s efforts to bring new content to its subscribers and represents a big step forward in solving this issue. Netflix fans will be happy to hear that besides the rather old titles that were available, the service will now include access to newer releases like Superbad or No Country for Old Men.

This also represents a big step forward for online movie streaming, actually making it worth while instead for the alternative of waiting for the mailman to deliver the DVD. The terms of the deal between Netflix and Starz wasn’t made public yet but the cooperation between the two can only bring good things for companies and fans alike. As technology evolves and computers become more and more powerful, online streaming can just be the easiest and most comfortable way of entertainment. At Netflix for $8,99 per month you will be able to instantly access all sorts of ways to entertain yourself, from TV shows to movies. This is especially tempting for those who spontaneously have the urge to watch a movie and don’t want to leave their homes for doing so.

Even more, subscribers will have the opportunity of watching a live feed of Starz TV on their PCs. Because computers are now part of our everyday life and most people spend a large amount of time in front of the screen this is certainly a good thing for them. This even facilitates a more efficient way of how one spends time, being able to do different other things on the computer while watching their favorite TV show or movie.



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