WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Television network company CBS Corp.(CBS, CBS-A) and Warner Bros. Television Group announced a licensing agreement with Netflix Inc. (NFLX) allowing U.S. members of Netflix to instantly watch previous seasons of scripted series that air on The CW from its current schedule through the 2014-15 season.
As part of this four-year output deal, Netflix has licensed the rights to stream more than 700 hours of previous-season episodes of The CW's young-skewing dramas as well as future programs.
CBS stated that These rights extend for four years after each series, current or future, ends its broadcast run on the network. The CW content can also be made available via traditional syndication windows, electronic sell-through services and, on a partial-season basis, through authenticated cable providers.
Programming available to Netflix members will include the eight dramas on The CW's Fall 2011 schedule.
The company said that Previous seasons of 'The Vampire Diaries,' 'Gossip Girl,' 'One Tree Hill' and 'Nikita' will be available to watch instantly on October 15, with previous seasons of 'Supernatural' and '90210' beginning in January 2012.
Episodes of all scripted series airing on The CW this broadcast season will premiere for Netflix members in Fall 2012.
In addition, all episodes of future scripted series appearing on The CW through the 2014-15 season will be available to stream from Netflix through a commensurate window.
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