Netflix (NFLX) Signs with Adam Sandler for Four Exclusive Movies

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) announced today that it signed a deal with comic icon Adam Sandler to produce and star in four feature films that will be exclusive to Netflix.

"People love Adam’s films on Netflix and often watch them again and again. His appeal spans across viewers of all ages -- everybody has a favorite movie, everyone has a favorite line -- not just in the US but all over the world",” said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos.

"When these fine people came to me with an offer to make four movies for them, I immediately said yes for one reason and one reason only…. Netflix rhymes with Wet Chicks,” said Sandler. “Let the streaming begin!!!!”"

Under the deal announced today, Sandler’'s Happy Madison Productions will work alongside Netflix to develop the four films and to premiere them exclusively to members in the nearly 50 countries where Netflix operates. Current studio film commitments are not included in this deal.

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