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Weinstein Co. signs streaming movies deal with Netflix

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 24:  Netflix envelopes sit in a bin with other mail at the U.S. Post Office sort facility on October 24, 2011 in San Francisco, California.  Online movie rental company Netflix reported third quarter earnings of $62.5 million, or $1.16, per share compared to $38 million, or 70 cents per share one year ago.  (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Netflix envelopes sit in a bin with other mail at the U.S. Post Office sort facility on October 24, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
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Weinstein Co. signs streaming movies deal with Netflix

There's a new power couple in Hollywood — Netflix and The Weinstein Company. The two have inked a deal that will allow Netflix to stream movies like "Inglorious Basterds", "Silver Linings Playbook" and "The Butler" come 2016.

Joining us now for more on this is Andrew Wallenstein, editor in chief of digital for Variety.