Shortly after Netflix announced that it is developing original programming, both Showtime and Starz announced that they are changing the availability of their programming on the website's Instant service. Showtime pulled all of its original content, and Starz announced that it would delay its original programming from streaming on Netflix Instant for up to 90 days after airing.
Starting this summer, all of Showtime's current programs will be removed from Netflix Instant, but canceled series will remain available. Showtime launched its own streaming service, Showtime Anytime, last fall. Netflix' contract with Starz is set for renegotiation next year, and the network said it plans to delay movies 90 days, as well.
© C Harris Lynn, 2011
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