Netflix, Inc.
NFLX and Flavor Unit Entertainment, the production company owned by
Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere, today announced an exclusive licensing
agreement for movies in the U.S. In the first-look deal, Netflix will have its
pick of movies that will debut on the world's leading Internet television
subscription service shortly after their theatrical release from the company
that produced box office hits like "Bringing Down the House" and "Beauty
Shop". Beginning in Spring 2013, Netflix members can exclusively enjoy Flavor
Unit titles including the thriller, "House of Bodies", starring Terrence
Howard and Peter Fonda and "Percentage" starring Ving Rhames, Cam'ron and Macy
Gray.
"We are delighted to work with Queen Latifah to be the exclusive destination
for what are sure to be relevant, entertaining movies," said Ted Sarandos,
Chief Content Officer of Netflix. "Queen Latifah has a long track record of
creating hits and Flavor Unit Entertainment is a fresh and exciting voice in
the industry."
"Shakim and I are thrilled to do business with Netflix. Netflix is such a
strong brand and the perfect place to showcase our projects," said Queen
Latifah.
Among a long line of hits, Flavor Unit is most recently responsible for
producing the Lifetime Original Movie "Steel Magnolias" starring Queen
Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott and Alfre Woodard, which became the third
most-watched telecast ever on a network with 6.5 million viewers.
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