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Amazon Prime Video, Disney India sign content deal for Marvel & ABC series

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FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, file photo, The Walt Disney Co. logo appears on a screen above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The Walt Disney Co. announced Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, that it will give more than 125,000 eligible employees a one-time $1,000 cash bonus and invest $50 million in an education funding program.Photo/Richard Drew, File)
FILE – In this Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, file photo, The Walt Disney Co. logo appears on a screen above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The Walt Disney Co. announced Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, that it will give more than 125,000 eligible employees a one-time $1,000 cash bonus and invest $50 million in an education funding program.Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Amazon‘s video streaming service Prime Video has announced a content deal with Disney India that will make Amazon Prime Video the streaming home for seven upcoming international titles from Marvel and ABC.

These shows will be available to Prime members in India immediately after they premiere in the United States.

The seven shows include Marvel series like “Inhumans” and “Runaways” that is already available to stream on the service and the upcoming “Cloak & Dagger” and three ABC series including “The Crossing”, “Station 19” and “Alone Together”.

Additionally, Prime members can watch complete seasons of international series like Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds, and Castle.

“We are elated to bring quality content from Marvel and ABC to our Prime members. Whether it’s bingeing on past seasons of an old favourite or discovering your new favourite show, we believe that everyone will find something to enjoy,” Vijay Subramaniam, Director, Content, Amazon Prime Video India, said in a statement.

“With upcoming shows, we are thrilled to make the content available in India, immediately after the US premiere,” he added.

Amrita Pandey, Regional Head – Media Distribution and OTT, South Asia, said: “It’s critical for us to make our diverse content available to fans everywhere. This opportunity with Amazon Prime Video in India, allows us to bring some of our fan favourite shows from Marvel and ABC to Indian audiences on a device of their choice and convenience.”

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