Netflix is also working on an adaptation of 'Matilda The Musical'. Struck in 2018, the agreement was reported to be among the biggest ever for kids programming at that time, worth between $500 million to $1 billion, according the Hollywood Reporter.Īs part of that deal, Academy Award winning director Taika Waititi is already creating on a series based on 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. The deal expands Netflix's existing licensing agreement with The Roald Dahl Story Co to create animated series based on the author's books. The company did not disclose the financial terms of the deal, which will give it full access to Dahl's works as well as animated and live action films.
Sept 22 (Reuters) - Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) 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.
