Netflix ties in another UK movie exclusive, this time Lionsgate

Netflix, Inc. and Lionsgate UK, a subsidiary of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. have announced a new multi-year licensing agreement that will make Netflix the exclusive subscription streaming service in the UK and Ireland for first-run feature films from the studio.

Lionsgate UK titles will be available for Netflix members in the UK and Ireland to watch instantly in the pay TV window on their televisions, tablets, game consoles, computers and mobile phones, for a low monthly price.

Appearing exclusively on Netflix within one year of their theatrical release will be such films as “The Hunger Games,” the highly-anticipated film based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling teen novel and starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth; “The Expendables 2,” the sequel to the blockbuster hit starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Bruce Willis and Jet Li and the recently-announced remake of the beloved 1987 classic “Dirty Dancing”.

Among recent Lionsgate UK hits available to watch instantly in the UK and Ireland are “The Mechanic”, “Saw 3D” and the original “The Expendables” as well as catalogue titles including “Reservoir Dogs”, “Blair Witch Project”, and “Good Night and Good Luck”.

Commenting on the deal, Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer, said: “Lionsgate is an important and successful supplier of television series and movies to us in all of our territories. We are proud to be the exclusive Pay TV home for Lionsgate theatrically-released films in the UK and Ireland.”

“Netflix is the leading worldwide brand in steaming movies and they have an incredible service in North America. We are very excited to be working with them as they launch their service and bring our movies to audiences in the UK and Ireland,” added Zygi Kamasa, Lionsgate UK CEO.