Netflix Inc has bought the works of Roald Dahl, including classics such as 'Charlie And The Chocolate Factory' and 'Matilda', in its latest content deal as the streaming service faces stiff competition from Disney and HBO Max. Photo: Reuters
Netflix Inc has agreed to buy the works of novelist Roald Dahl, snaring a catalogue that has sold more than 200 million copies worldwide including titles such as Matilda and Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.
The streaming giant plans to use Dahl’s characters and stories for animated and live-action films and TV series, publishing projects, games, theatre shows and consumer products, Netflix said in a statement Wednesday, confirming an earlier Bloomberg News report. The deal’s completion is subject to regulatory approvals, it said.
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