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Netflix signs licensing agreement with Disney, will be exclusive US subscription service for first-run films beginning in 2016
Netflix just announced a couple of new deals with Warner last week, and it's now landed a big one with The Walt Disney Company. While it's still a few years out, the company has announced today that it will be the exclusive US subscription television service for first-run live-action and animated films from Disney beginning in 2016 -- meaning that theatrically-released movies will be available on Netflix during what's known as the pay TV window (ordinarily afford to HBO and the like). That deal also includes first-run rights to direct-to-video releases, which will begin appearing on Netflix in 2013. What's more, the two companies have also announced a separate multi-year agreement that will see popular Disney catalog titles like Dumbo and Alice in Wonderland be made available on Netflix beginning today. You can find the full announcement after the break. Update: The first Disney flicks are appearing on the service now, with Pocahontas, The Aristocats and One Magic Christmas now available for streaming.
