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/>http://allthingsd.com/20110901/starz-says-it-wont-renew-giant-netflix-deal/Satellite TV provider Starz says it won’t renew its distribution deal with Netflix when it expires next February. If the company follows through on that statement, it will mean Netflix won’t be able provide digital access to movies from Sony and Disney — a scenario Reed Hastings and company have been trying to avoid for years.Here’s the statement from Starz: “Starz Entertainment has ended contract renewal negotiations with Netflix. When the agreement expires on February 28, 2012, Starz will cease to distribute its content on the Netflix streaming platform. This decision is a result of our strategy to protect the premium nature of our brand by preserving the appropriate pricing and packaging of our exclusive and highly valuable content. With our current studio rights and growing original programming presence, the network is in an excellent position to evaluate new opportunities and expand its overall business.� No comment yet from Netflix.