Showtime lands 7-year content deal with The Weinstein Company
A hot, hot summer isn't keeping The Weinstein Company from staying busy, as just weeks after announcing its intentions to finally join the herd and go Blu-ray exclusive comes word that it has inked a long-term deal with Showtime Networks. The two have entered into an "exclusive seven-year film distribution arrangement" which will be effective with Weinstein's 2009 release schedule. Showtime viewers can expect to see Nine, Inglorious Bastards and other highly acclaimed pictures from the outfit, and for those interested, you may be stoked to find that the output deal "also includes releases from Dimension Films." So, is this enough incentive to keep this premium around?
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Rob @ Jul 17th 2008 8:55PM
So now Showtime is going to start showing all the deviant gore the Weinstein company is good for. Sure they've brought us some good variety. But, when it comes to brutal and sadistic gore, there's no one like the Weinstein Co.
Pat @ Jul 18th 2008 2:21AM
Clerks II has been on Showtime for a little while, so at least it will stay there. Maybe this will bring hope for Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back?
David S @ Jul 18th 2008 9:02AM
Showtime had Dexter and Brotherhood. Can't knock them for that.