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The long-anticipated House of Cards--a TV-quality political thriller starring Kevin Spacey--recently debuted exclusively on Netflix to much hubbub. The premium distribution service, however, isn't waiting for viewer feedback; it continues to snatch up original properties left and right. The latest star to align with Netflix is actress/rapper/comedienne Queen Latifah, whose Flavor Unit Entertainment will distribute exclusively on Netflix starting in 2013. Flavor Unit is named after the DJ crew of which Latifah was a member during the late 80s and early 90s. Throughout the years, it has served as the production company for several of Latifah's films, including Bringing Down The House and Beauty Shop. In 2013, the company's films will include Percentage, a crime thriller starring Ving Rhames and Macy Gray, and House of Bodies, a thriller starring Terrence Howard and Latifah. Clearly, Netflix is hell-bent on acquiring every single title starting with the words "House...

New York — Queen Latifah's production company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, has signed a deal with Netflix.

The entertainer announced Tuesday that the multiyear deal gives the streaming service first look at titles from her production company. It starts this spring.

Latifah launched Flavor Unit in New Jersey with Shakim Compere. It's now based in Miami. The company has produced films such as "Bringing Down the House" and "Just Wright," both starring Latifah. It also produced the HBO film "Life Support," which earned a Golden Globe Award for Latifah.

Latifah said in a statement that Netflix is a "strong brand and the perfect place to showcase our projects."

Flavor Unit is also producing the upcoming Terrence Howard thriller "House of Bodies" and "Percentage," starring Ving Rhames and Macy Gray.

Netflix has inked a deal with Queen Latifah’s production company that gives the online service the exclusive opportunity to stream her movies shortly after their theatrical release. Flavor Unit Entertainment, which has produced Latifah’s films since Bringing Down the House as well as Lifetime’s recent Steel Magnolias remake, will debut the thriller, House of Bodies, starring Terrence Howard and Peter Fonda, and Percentage starring Ving Rhames and Macy Gray this spring under the new first-look licensing agreement. “Shakim Compere and I are thrilled to do business with Netflix,” said Latifah, in a statament. “Netflix is such a...

Netflix and Flavor Unit Entertainment, the production company owned by Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere, today announced an exclusive licensing agreement for movies in the U.S. In the first-look deal, Netflix will have its pick of Flavor Unit movies that will debut on its subscription service shortly after their theatrical releases. Beginning in Spring 2013, Netflix members will be able to exclusively watch Flavor Unit titles including the thriller, House of Bodies, starring Terrence Howard and Peter Fonda, as well as Percentage starring Ving Rhames, Cam’ron and Macy Gray. "We are delighted to work with Queen Latifah to be the exclusive destination for what are...

Beverly Hills, Calif., and Miami, Feb. 5, 2013 — Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: Nflx) and Flavor Unit Entertainment, the production company owned by Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere, today announced an exclusive licensing agreement for movies in the U.S. In the first-look deal, Netflix will have its pick of movies that will debut on the world’s leading Internet television subscription service shortly after their theatrical release from the company that produced box office hits like “Bringing Down the House” and “Beauty Shop”. Beginning in Spring 2013, Netflix members can exclusively enjoy Flavor Unit titles including the thriller, “House of Bodies”, starring Terrence Howard and Peter Fonda and “Percentage” starring Ving Rhames, Cam’ron and Macy Gray. “We are delighted to work with Queen Latifah to be the exclusive destination for what are sure to be relevant, entertaining movies,” said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer of Netflix. “Queen Latifah has a long track record...

Netflix has struck a multiyear licensing deal with Flavor Unit Entertainment, the production company owned by Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere. The agreement, which begins in spring 2013, will give Netflix a first opportunity to stream movies from the Flavor Unit collection after they are released in theaters. Flavor Unit is behind the upcoming Terrence Howard thriller House of Bodies and the crime title Percentage, among others.

"Shakim and I are thrilled to do business with Netflix," Latifah said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. "Netflix is such a strong brand and the perfect

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Netflix, Inc. and Flavor Unit Entertainment, the production company owned by Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere, today announced an exclusive licensing agreement for movies in the U.S. In the first-look deal, Netflix will have its pick of movies shortly after their theatrical release from the company that produced films like Bringing Down the House and Beauty Shop . Beginning in Spring 2013, Netflix members can exclusively enjoy Flavor Unit titles including the thriller, House of Bodies , starring Terrence Howard and Peter Fonda and Percentage starring Ving Rhames, Cam'ron and Macy Gray. "We are delighted to work with Queen Latifah to be the exclusive destination for what are sure to be relevant, entertaining movies," said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer of...