Could New 'Epix' Network Mean More Streaming Movies For Netflix? - Silicon Alley Insider
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Now that "Epix" -- the new HBO killer from Viacom, MGM, and Lions Gate -- has a name, it's time to work out distribution deals. The company says it's working on cable deals -- "some better than others" -- and will launch a premium streaming service on the Web in May.
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