Netflix Partners With DreamWorks Animation on Original Series for Kids

Netflix will premiere a series of TV shows based on characters from DreamWorks Animation, the makers of "Shrek," "Madagascar," "Kung Fu Panda," and "How to Train Your Dragon." Today the companies announced a multi-year deal to bring 300 hours of original programming to the digital streaming service -- Netflix's largest original content deal yet -- and exclusive access to existing films.

Netflix will premiere a series of TV shows based on characters from DreamWorks Animation, the makers of “Shrek,” “Madagascar,” “Kung Fu Panda,” and “How to Train Your Dragon.” Today the companies announced a multi-year deal to bring 300 hours of original programming to the digital streaming service — Netflix’s largest original content deal yet — and exclusive access to existing films.

First on the list is “Turbo F.A.S.T,” a kids’ show premiering in December that follows the speedy snail character from the upcoming film “Turbo.”

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