Corus Entertainment, Disney/ABC TV Group Sign Multiyear Agreement

Disney/ABC Television Group and Corus Entertainment, a Canadian media company, agreed to a long-term licensing agreement, Corus said in a news release Thursday. The multiyear agreement will allow Corus to secure English- and French-language rights to Disney Channel's content and includes authenticated streaming and video-on-demand rights for select programs on the channel, it said. Disney Channel will launch in Canada Sept. 1, offering Canadian viewers access to Disney Channel's shows, Corus said. Select Disney branded kids linear TV offerings will be launched as they are transitioned to Corus in the fall, it said.