Netflix’s content cunning…

Nice Netflix! Yes, 2011 may have been a bit of a nightmare but you are bouncing back.

Sure, The Artist may be a little esoteric (I haven’t seen it… but given it is a French silent film, I feel that’s a good guess) but it is a harbinger for other clever content deals to come.

And here is a sneak peak at those deals:

As Netflix faces increased competition from cable companies and streaming competitors such as Amazon and Hulu Plus, the company is angling to sign as many of these exclusive deals as it can. The company is also pushing head-first into developing original scripted content.

Sorry, HBO and Showtime: Netflix Will Get ‘The Artist’ First.