Andre Yoskowitz
3 Mar 2013 13:53
Netflix has announced this week that it has purchased exclusive rights to stream the blockbuster "The Hunger Games."
The movie will be available in the UK and Ireland beginning today and later in the month in the U.S.
For the time being, Netflix will be the only subscription-based streaming service to offer the film, beating out rivals like Redbox and Amazon.
"We are thrilled to be the exclusive online home for The Hunger Games in the UK and Ireland," noted Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer. "Since launching in the UK and Ireland in January 2012, we have continued to expand our offering of great movies and TV programmes, and we think our members are going to love the latest addition to the service."
Netflix and Amazon have upped their battles in recent months, most notably in the UK, where Amazon owns established rival LoveFilm.