Netflix, Disney in Exclusive Canadian Deal for Feature Films

BEVERLY HILLS: Netflix has inked a deal to become the exclusive Canadian subscription television service for first-run live-action and animated feature films from The Walt Disney Studios.

The pact kicks off in 2015 and will cover new titles from Disney Live Action, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Disneynature and DreamWorks Studios. Films will be available on Netflix about eight months after the end of the theatrical run.

"We are delighted to be the new pay-TV home in Canada for the world's highest quality, most imaginative and entertaining films," said Ted Sarandos, chief content officer for Netflix. "Canadians of all ages will have an incredible range of great stories and characters to look forward to."

"We are absolutely thrilled that Canadian Netflix subscribers will be able to experience Disney's premium films in the pay-TV window," said Dan Cohen, the executive VP of pay television and digital at Disney-ABC Domestic Television. "Netflix continues to be a highly valued partner on a global scale and we couldn't be more pleased to extend our great relationship with this exciting new agreement."

Netflix has a similar deal with Disney for its U.S. platform that kicks off in 2016.