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Netflix adds 'Ugly Betty,' other Disney, ABC shows to online lineup
[December 08, 2010]

Netflix adds 'Ugly Betty,' other Disney, ABC shows to online lineup


Dec 08, 2010 (San Jose Mercury News - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Netflix has reached a deal with The Walt Disney Co., owner of the ABC television network, to add shows and movies including "Ugly Betty" and "Greek" to its online streaming service, the companies announced today.



The new deal with the Burbank media giant will put some shows from ABC and the Disney Channel on Los Gatos-based Netflix's online streaming service as soon as 15 days after their original air date. For the first time, shows on Disney's ABC Family channel will be available on Netflix.

"Adding to our existing Disney-ABC lineup with great network and cable shows, and opening up ABC Family for the first time, are important steps in creating a wide and diverse selection of content Netflix members of all ages can watch," Ted Sarandos, Netflix's chief content officer, said in a news release.


Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.

The agreement includes shows such as prior seasons of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Desperate Housewives" and Disney Channel movies such as "High School Musical." Netflix recently added an online-only $7.99 monthly subscription option for customers. Its streaming service is available on computers, mobile devices such as Apple's iPad, and televisions connected to video game consoles and other consumer electronics products.

At 8:36 a.m. PST, Netflix stock was at $186.07, down $3.74, or 2 percent, from Tuesday's closing price.

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