Turner Broadcasting
System, Inc., The Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG), and Netflix, Inc.
NFLX today announced licensing agreements bringing to U.S. Netflix
members complete previous seasons of animated and live-action programming from
Cartoon Network, Warner Bros. Animation and Adult Swim, as well as the TNT
serialized drama Dallas (produced by Warner Horizon Television).
Beginning March 30, 2013, complete past seasons of such great Cartoon Network
shows as Adventure Time, Ben 10, Regular Show, Johnny Bravo, Warner Bros.
Animation's Green Lantern will become available on the popular "Just for Kids"
section of the world's leading Internet TV subscription service.
At the same time, Adult Swim shows, such as Robot Chicken, Aqua Teen Hunger
Force, Sony Pictures Television's The Boondocks and the Emmy®-winning
Childrens Hospital from WBTVG's Studio 2.0, will be made available.
Coming exclusively to Netflix in January 2014 will be season one and two of
the critically acclaimed Warner Horizon Television-produced TNT series Dallas.
"We are delighted that Netflix will become the exclusive over-the-top
streaming subscription destination for past seasons of favorite Cartoon
Network and Adult Swim titles," said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer of
Netflix. "We're also thrilled to be able to offer the latest seasons of
Dallas, one of the greatest all-time guilty pleasures."
"The industry has evolved so that TV Everywhere and subscription video
on-demand services can coexist with the appropriate windowing strategy, while
allowing for more content flexibility to meet consumer demand in the changing
digital landscape," said Deborah K. Bradley, senior vice president of program
acquisitions for Turner Broadcasting. "We're happy to offer our popular
programming to Netflix members, as SVOD services have become another way to
grow audiences and can introduce new viewers to our programming."
"We are thrilled to continue our great relationship with Netflix giving their
subscribers access to more and more of our programming," said Ken Werner,
President, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. "This represents
another evolutionary step in the TV ecosystem working with Netflix, on the
SVOD platform, to improve the consumer experience while being respectful of
existing business models."
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