CLINT EASTWOOD - NETFLIX TO PRODUCE MOVIE WITH CLINT ABOUT TONY BENNETT

Netflix, which last year began buying rights to independent films being showcased at film festivals through its newly created Red Envelope Entertainment (named after the red envelopes it uses to distribute DVDs), is teaming up with Clint Eastwood to produce an independent film of its own. On Tuesday it announced that is fully financing a documentary titled Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends that will feature an interview with Bennett conducted by Eastwood, who will also serve as executive producer. It will be directed by Bruce Ricker. In a statement, Netflix executive Ted Sarandos said, "Netflix spearheading this prestigious project showcases our abilities to bring unique content to our subscribers and, in this case, a global audience."

14/02/2007