Netflix to stream hit Disney and CBS TV series

September 23, 2008

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Netflix, Inc. has announced two new agreements with the CBS Television Network and Disney-ABC Television Group. The agreements will allow current episodes of several popular TV shows to be streamed at Netflix.

Netflix members now have instant access to a library of 12,000 choices on their computers and TV sets.

The CBS shows to be streamed on Netflix are CSI, which returns for the ninth season in October, as well the spin-offs CSI: Miami and CSI: New York, Navy crime investigation drama NCIS and FBI drama Numb3rs.

The deal for Disney Channel content includes three original series: Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place and The Suite Life on Deck (a spin-off of the popular The Suite Life of Zack and Cody): Wizards and Suite Life can be streamed this week, 24 hours after the initial broadcast. Hannah Montana, starring Miley Cyrus, will be available online in November.

“We are thrilled to enter into these relationships with CBS and Disney Channel and build upon their innovative distribution strategies. We have a shared interest in granting fans expanded access to and strengthening the networks’ key shows,” said Robert Kyncl, vice president of content acquisition for Netflix.

The CBS deal also includes previous seasons of the CSI series and Numb3rs, the first two seasons of Jericho, and episodes from classic shows such as Star Trek, MacGyver and Family Ties.