Netflix nears deal to buy 'Willy Wonka' creator's catalog

Netflix Inc. is in talks to purchase the works of the late British novelist Roald Dahl, according to people with knowledge of the matter, potentially snaring a catalog that has sold more than 200 million copies worldwide, including "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”

A deal could be announced in days, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the discussions aren’t public.

Netflix already had a three-year-old agreement with the Roald Dahl Story Co. to make animated shows based on his material. Now it’s buying the whole business.