Netflix Gets Disney Streaming Rights

Netflix and Disney-ABC Television Group have announced a new licensing agreement between the two companies that will allow Netflix to stream hundreds of episodes from the ABC Television Network, Disney Channel and, for the first time, ABC Family content over the Internet.

Once made available to Netflix from Disney-ABC, no earlier than 15 days after initial telecast, episodes can be streamed instantly with Netflix memberships starting at $7.99 a month.

In some ways, it is not surprising that Disney has moved in a bigger way than other TV networks. As evidenced by its early support of iTunes, Disney has shown a more-embracing attitude towards Internet distribution than other networks have been.

Included in the agreement are prior season episodes of "Grey's Anatomy,"  "Desperate Housewives" and, for the first time on Netflix, "Brothers & Sisters."

Every episode of  "Lost" and "Ugly Betty,"  "Scrubs" and "Reaper" also will available.

Disney Channel content includes the "Phineas and Ferb," "Good Luck Charlie," "The Suite Life on Deck" and "Wizards of Waverly Place."  "Hannah Montana" and "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody." also are part of the deal.

"Greek," "Make It or Break It," "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and "Melissa & Joey" will also be available.

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