Netflix in talks to buy Roald Dahl catalogue
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Netflix is in talks to acquire the works of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author Roald Dahl, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The deal, which the report said could be announced in the next few days, is likely to give Netflix ownership of children's classics such as Matilda, The BFG and The Twits.
An acquisition deal is a rarity for Netflix, and this would be their biggest such deal in the past decade, the report added.
Netflix did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Netflix already has a licensing agreement with The Roald Dahl Story Company from 2018 to create animated series based on the author's books.
News of the acquisition came only days after the streaming giant's commanding performance at the Emmys, which gave them — and other streaming services — a long-awaited artistic stamp of approval in the face of traditional TV producers.
Netflix was the clear frontrunner at Sunday's ceremony, winning more awards than any other broadcaster or network. Over the past decade, Netflix has trailed HBO when it comes to Emmys, though finally came out on top this year with 44 wins compared to HBO's 19.
