Netflix is spending big time to become the dominant video streaming player in the nascent Web-TV world. On Wednesday, Netflix announced it has reached an agreement with Walt Disney to stream ABC programs through its online service. The deal reportedly will last one year with an option to extend for an estimated $150 to $200 million. The content will include a number of ABC’s popular series, including last year’s episodes of “Gray’s Anatomy,” “Desperate Housewives” and “Brothers & Sisters.”
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Disney-ABC Deal Closes Major Gap in Netflix's Streaming TV Lineup
Posted by: Rob Spiegel December 9, 2010 10:30 AMNetflix is spending big time to become the dominant video streaming player in the nascent Web-TV world. On Wednesday, Netflix announced it has reached an agreement with Walt Disney to stream ABC programs through its online service. The deal reportedly will last one year with an option to extend for an estimated $150 to $200 million. The content will include a number of ABC’s popular series, including last year’s episodes of “Gray’s Anatomy,” “Desperate Housewives” and “Brothers & Sisters.”