Netflix and Hasbro Expand Programming for U.S. and Canada
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:07 pmHasbro and Netflix have inked a multi-year deal to expand Hasbro Studios programming available to U.S. and Canadian members according to the latest Netflix press release.
The deal includes Netflix being the exclusive over the top streaming subscription service in the U.S. for the five most popular Hasbro Studios shows including: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic, Transformers Prime, Rescue Bots, Kaijudo: The Rise of the Duel Masters and Littlest Pet Shop. Netflix will also have the new seasons available one month after their respective finale airs on the Hub.
Canadian members also have My Little Pony Friendship is Magic, Transformers Prime, Pound Puppies and The Adventures of Chuck & Friends available for the first time with Rescue Bots, Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters and Littlest Pet Shop coming throughout 2013.
The deal includes Netflix being the exclusive over the top streaming subscription service in the U.S. for the five most popular Hasbro Studios shows including: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic, Transformers Prime, Rescue Bots, Kaijudo: The Rise of the Duel Masters and Littlest Pet Shop. Netflix will also have the new seasons available one month after their respective finale airs on the Hub.
Canadian members also have My Little Pony Friendship is Magic, Transformers Prime, Pound Puppies and The Adventures of Chuck & Friends available for the first time with Rescue Bots, Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters and Littlest Pet Shop coming throughout 2013.
Netflix wrote:The success of Hasbro Studios content on Netflix has been remarkable and we are proud to add more shows and extend our relationship throughout North America," said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer, Netflix. "In a very competitive field, Hasbro Studios has risen to become a major content player with shows that kids watch and families trust."
"Through our Littlest Pet Shop and Kaijudo expanded relationship with Netflix we look to bring even more Hasbro Studios shows to additional geographies reaching an expanded audience," said Hasbro Studios President Stephen Davis. "We are making Hasbro Studios award-winning content, engaging storytelling and beloved characters available for viewers to enjoy anytime, anywhere and on all platforms.
