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Netflix Signs Multi-Year Deal With Hasbro

By TechTaffy Desk

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Hasbro Studios, the Los Angeles-based television production and distribution division of Hasbro, has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix. Ten highly popular franchises, including new and catalog seasons of famed Hasbro content, will be available to instantly watch on Netflix, under the agreement.

Transformers Prime, My Little Pony, Pound Puppies, G.I. Joe: Renegades and The Adventures of Chuck & Friends are now available to instantly watch on Netflix. JEM & The Holograms, Transformers: Generation 1, G.I. Joe: Real American Heroes,Transformers: Beast Wars and Transformers: Rescue Bots will follow later in 2012.

The Hasbro content will be available on Netflix and included in the Netflix “Just For Kids” section.

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