Netflix Inc. has bought the works of Roald Dahl, including classics such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda, in its latest content deal and as the streaming service faces stiff competition from Disney+ and HBO Max. The deal expands Netflix's existing licensing agreement with The Roald Dahl Story Co to create animated series based on the author's books. LISTEN | Roald Dahl on CBC Radio in 1981: Roald Dahl on CBC Radio in 1981 17:07 The author describes his work ethic, his ideas about books for children, and his Tales of the Unexpected. Many of those stories were themselves adapted for the TV show Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected. He disliked many movies that came out of his writing — including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and even the much beloved Willy Wonka.

Source: CBC News September 21, 2021 22:25 UTC