Reuters: Apple in talks to stream films owned by Epix, no deal expected before September

[![Epix Apple negotiations][1] ][2]

It's reasonably well known at this point that Apple is looking to line up partnerships for some sort of a streaming video service. We've heard [again][3] and [again][4] that it's coming, so get ready to hum along with that 'ol tune one more time. _Reuters_ is reporting that Apple has been in negotiations with [Epix][5] since earlier this year, hoping to secure access to films from Lions Gate, MGM and Paramount Pictures. There's no indication of when such a service might come to light, but _Reuters_ indicates the company's [current deal with Netflix][6], which expires on September 1st, could be a conflict (though that [hasn't stopped Google TV][7] in the past). So, no proper Apple-branded TV until the fall? Stay tuned...

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