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Netflix extends international CBS deal
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Online video streaming service Netflix has expanded its international programming deal with CBS. The deal will see a raft of new CBS and Showtime series added to Netflix’s service in the UK, Ireland, Canada and Latin America.
Shows include serial killer drama Dexter, Charmed, Jericho and The 44000 as well as older episodes of The Good Wife and Hawaii Five–0 and Showtime’s adult comedy House of Lies and period drama The Borgias.
“We are delighted to be bringing more great CBS and Showtime series to our members throughout the world,” said Ted Sarandos, Netflix chief content officer. “Our goal is to give Netflix members a broad mix of engaging shows to watch and this extended agreement does just that.” “Netflix is a great partner, and this has been a mutually beneficial relationship that has helped grow our respective businesses,” said Armando Nuñez, president and CEO of the CBS Global Distribution Group. “It is an arrangement that showcases our premium content on Netflix’s world-class service in a way that complements our traditional worldwide licensing and adds to our overall international revenue.”
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