Netflix Makes Deal to Stream Weinstein Films

LOS ANGELES â€" Netflix and the Weinstein Company said they reached an agreement under which Netflix will become the exclusive subscription television outlet for Weinstein movies starting in 2016.

Netflix already shows foreign films and some others from Weinstein under an earlier deal between the companies.

Weinstein, an independent studio, is known for a broad mix of films that often includes contenders in the annual film awards. Its current films include “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” and “Fruitvale Station,” though the Netflix deal would include only releases beginning in 2016, the companies said.

Under the agreement, the films are expected to become available after having been shown in theaters and via other home entertainment media, like DVDs.

Other Netflix deals have included films from DreamWorks Animation, Relativity Media, Open Road Films and FilmDistrict.