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Netflix has officially renewed its expiring deal with Miramax to hang on to all or some of the studio’s 700-plus movie titles. Although specific names of titles have yet to be mentioned, the streaming platform’s renewal will likely include both old and new releases.
According to Deadline, the deal comes as somewhat of a surprise given chief content officer Ted Sarandos’ recent vocal commitment to increased original content. Original content, however, only makes up roughly 10% of the streaming service’s current library. The Miramax pact will likely include such titles as Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting, and No Country for Old Men, just to name a few. The platform’s renowned library will continue to grow as its other major deals with Disney and The Weinstein Company begin to take form.
In other news…
Showtime is in the process of finalizing a deal with Fox 21 TV Studios to renew Homeland for a 7th and 8th season. Additionally, the premiere of its upcoming highly-anticipated sixth season will be delayed until January of 2017. [Deadline]
Hulu has acquired U.S. streaming rights to HBO Europe’s Romanian crime drama Umbre. The series, which follows a respected taxi driver and local mob boss collector named Relu, is already available to stream via the platform, as well as for purchase via iTunes and Amazon. [StreamDaily]
Starz has renewed Outlander for two more seasons with a commitment for “Book Three” and “Book Four,” according to a press release. The two new seasons will be based on Diana Gabaldon’s International Bestselling Novels Voyager and Drums of Autumn.
Are you ever worried that your significant other might cheat and watch ahead on one of your shared streaming passions? UK ice cream brand Cornetto may have a solution for you with its new “commitment rings” that aim to block binge cheating. [CNBC]
History released an official Roots-inspired music video for a song by Poo Bear and Jingle Jared titled “Born This Way.” Starring Laurence Fishburne, Forest Whitaker, and many more, the brand new clip features footage from the celebrated History channel series:
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