Disney Renews Distribution Deal With SBS

By Julieanne Smolinski

Disney-ABC International Television has renewed its live-action distribution agreement with broadcaster SBS.

SBS, which broadcasts across Belgium and the Netherlands, will distribute “Lost,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Ugly Betty,” “Dirty Sexy Money” and “Samantha Who?” as well as other prime-time programming under the multiyear deal.

ABC-Disney also has licensed its “Hannah Montana” series and feature films “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and the “Pirates of the Caribbean” titles to air on SBS, among other film properties.

“We’re delighted to continue our relationship with Disney-ABC International Television,” said SBS program acquisition manager Esther van Den Brink. “DAIT is one of the leading studios worldwide and their product is a true complement to our channels.”