Netflix Inks Overall Deal With <br />'Game of Thrones' Creators .<br />According to 'Deadline,' David Benioff and D.B. Weiss were reportedly being sought after by up to six major studios.<br />Netflix won the bidding war.<br />According to 'The Hollywood Reporter,' <br />Benioff and Weiss closed the deal for $200 million.<br />According to 'Variety,' the multi-year deal will allow the duo to write, direct and produce TV series and film.<br />We are thrilled to welcome master storytellers David Benioff and Dan Weiss to Netflix. , Ted Sarandos, Netflix chief content officer, <br />via statement.<br />They are a creative force and have delighted audiences worldwide with their epic storytelling. We can’t wait to see what their imaginations will bring to <br />our members, Ted Sarandos, Netflix chief content officer, <br />via statement.<br />Netflix has built something astounding and unprecedented, and we’re honored they invited <br />us to join them, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, via statement.
