Netflix mentioned Tuesday it has acquired the entire works of acclaimed youngsters’s writer Roald Dahl, creator of such classics as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda. The streaming big mentioned it had purchased The Roald Dahl Story Company – the household agency which owns the late British writer’s copyright.

Netflix in 2018 signed a cope with the corporate to create animated collection primarily based on 16 Dahl books.

“This acquisition builds on the partnership we started three years ago to create a slate of animated TV series,” Netflix co-chief govt Ted Sarandos and Luke Kelly, managing director of the RDSC and Dahl’s grandson, mentioned in a joint assertion.

Under the earlier deal, Oscar-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi and Zootropolis screenwriter Phil Johnston are engaged on a collection primarily based on the world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and an adaptation of Matilda the Musical is underway.

“These projects opened our eyes to a much more ambitious venture – the creation of a unique universe across animated and live action films and TV, publishing, games, immersive experiences, live theater, consumer products, and more,” Netflix mentioned.

Dahl died in 1990 aged 74 after penning a number of traditional titles together with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Matilda, The Twits, The Witches, and The BFG.

His books have been translated into 63 languages and offered greater than 300 million copies worldwide.

“These stories and their messages of the power and possibility of young people have never felt more pertinent,” the assertion mentioned.

“As we bring these timeless tales to more audiences in new formats, we’re committed to maintaining their unique spirit and their universal themes of surprise and kindness, while also sprinkling some fresh magic into the mix.”

No monetary particulars of the deal got.

The Hollywood Reporter in 2018 quoted sources as saying the licensing deal protecting simply 16 Dahl books value Netflix greater than $100 million (roughly Rs. 740 crores).

Several Dahl works have already been tailored for the massive display screen, together with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Witches, Fantastic Mr Fox, and The BFG.