Disney-ABC Expands Streaming Deals with Amazon, Netflix

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Now you’ll never have to miss an episode of Grey’s Anatomy, wherever you are and whatever device you’re using, as Disney and ABC not only extended their existing deal with Netflix, but also expanded their agreement with Amazon, meaning that Kindle Fire users have even more shows to stream on their new devices.

The expansion of the Amazon deal announced this morning means that Amazon Prime members will be able instantly stream content from ABC Studios, Disney Channel, ABC Family and Marvel Entertainment, including all episodes of Lost, early JJ Abrams’ hit Felicity and ABC Family’s cult Greek, as well as previous seasons of current shows like The Secret Life of the American Teenager and, yes, Grey’s Anatomy.

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Amazon’s director of video content acquisition, Brad Beale, said that the company was “excited to add some of the very best content available from Disney-ABC to Prime instant video,” adding that Amazon is “working hard to add even more selection for Kindle Fire customers and Prime members leading up to the holidays, and expect to have nearly 13,000 titles available in Prime instant video by early next year.”

At the same time, Disney-ABC has also expanded its deal with Netflix, not only extending it in terms of timing, but also adding new shows to those available for instant streaming, including all episodes of JJ Abrams’ Alias. According to Netflix’ Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos, “Disney and ABC have been and continue to be an innovative and supportive partner for Netflix. The diverse but always excellent programming from the different channels and networks are favorites of our members and we are thrilled to broaden the scope and extend the terms or our relationship.”

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Graeme McMillan is a reporter at TIME. Find him on Twitter at @Graemem or on Facebook at Facebook/Graeme.McMillan. You can also continue the discussion on TIME’s Facebook page and on Twitter at @TIME.