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| Netflix signs deal with NBC Universal |
| Monday, 27 September 2010 00:00 |
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Streaming video subscription service Netflix has signed a new deal with NBC Universal to offer a greater variety of shows.
Under the multi-year deal, shows from NBC Universal's cable channels will be available to Netflix customers to view online. The shows, which are scheduled to be available on Netflix from next week, include Saturday Night Live episodes from the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons, 30 Rock, The Office, Law & Order: SVU and Battlestar Galactica. Streaming video content will be available to viewers on Netflix for a price of $8.99 a month (£5.68). Ted Sarandos, chief content officer at Netflix, said in a statement: "This agreement adds meaningfully to the wide variety of content that can be streamed from Netflix and breaks new ground in our relationship with NBC Universal." Frances Manfredi, executive vice-president and general sales manager of cable and non-theatrical sales for NBC Universal Domestic TV Distribution, said the company is pleased to continue its successful relationship with Netflix. ![]() |