Disney-ABChas extended their licensing deal with Netflix, while creating a separate deal with Amazon to stream Disney content. With the extended Netflix contract, new episodes of Disney-ABC series like Grey’s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and others will be available via their streaming service 30 days after air. Other television shows from ABC, ABC Family and the Disney Channel will also be available for streaming.
The new contract with Amazon will allow members of Amazon Prime, a loyalty program, to watch many of the same Disney shows via instant streaming. Members will be …

In their latest announcement of what’s in store for Disney fans at the upcoming D23 Expo, Disney has announced that Expo attendees will be able to get a sneak peek at some upcoming ABC programs. The Expo will feature screenings and Q&A sessions for the highly anticipated new ABC series Once Upon a Time and the holiday special Prep and Landing: Naughty vs. Nice.
On Friday, August 19 at 12:45 PM on Stage 23, fans will be able to watch the Walt Disney Animated Studios special Prep and Landing: Naughty vs. …

Daniel Dae Kim, who last season wrapped a successful run on the ABC drama “Lost,” was spotted today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, hanging ten with Lilo! Kim is currently starring in the CBS crime drama “Hawaii 5-0.” Both series have been filmed in Hawaii, so it’s certain that Lilo and Kim will be comparing notes on their favorite island hot spots!
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The Creative Arts Emmys 2010 were awarded last night, and Disney/ABC’s achievements in television this year were not forgotten. While HBO was the top winner of the night, earning 17 awards, ABC led the broadcast networks with 15 awards.
ABC’s TV programs earned many of the awards, including “Modern Family,” which took home three awards for their casting, picture editing, and sound mixing. “Dancing With the Stars” also earned multiple awards, receiving two awards for hairstyling and technical direction. “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Lost,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and “FlashForward” all won one award …

Following the unexpected departure of former ABC president Stephen McPherson, Disney announced today that Paul Lee, who has been head of the ABC Family cable channel for the past six years, will take over as the new president of the ABC Entertainment Group. Lee, whose new position will begin immediately, will oversee ABC Productions, as well as ABC Entertainment’s development, programming, marketing and scheduling operations.
As president of ABC Family, Lee was able to invigorate the once-struggling network by branding the channel as “A New Kind of Family,” bringing in such …

President of ABC Entertainment, Stephen McPherson, announced his resignation from the network yesterday. With his contract set to expire in September 2011, the resignation comes at a surprising time, with only two months until the fall TV season begins and six days until the ABC executives are set to tout the networks newest shows to TV critics in Beverly Hills.
The resignation comes, the Los Angeles Times reports, because of “repeated clashes with his bosses,” such as Anne Sweeney, the president of the Disney ABC Television Group. These clashes were said …

Lost was one of ABC’s most successful shows and its finale leaves many wondering what will replace it in the ABC lineup.
In an interview with Fortune, Anne Sweeny, President of Disney/ABC Televisions discusses the search for a replacement in the lineup. This is no small feat according to Sweeny:
‘Lost’ did incredibly well on every platform and around the world. It was highly sought after. It was a hit show and people were willing to pay for it. That said whether it’s ‘Lost’ or ‘Desperate Housewives’ …

Buisnessweek is reporting the highest numbers for a season/series finale in the last 3 years.  Over 13 million people tuned in for the “Lost” Finale, and 9 million tuned in for the catchup show that aired before the finale.  Needless to say, the people at Disney and ABC are thrilled.
““Lost,” from producer J.J. Abrams, has been ABC’s fifth- highest-rated scripted show this season. ABC, third among networks in prime-time audience and the only major broadcaster whose total audience declined this season, is adding six dramas to its schedule starting in …

For the first time in the series history, LOST fans in the UK, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Israel, & Turkey will be able to enjoy the two and a half hour LOST series finale right along with fans in the United States. Regardless of the international time difference, ABC Television will deliver the finale to international television platforms simultaneously with the US West Coast (May 23rd, from 9pm PST). In an effort to keep with Disney’s commitment to offer consumers flexible ways in which to enjoy its must-see programming, the expedited …

TV Squad reports back from PaleyFest 2010, this year’s annual look behind the scenes of televisions most popular shows, about one of the only secrets to be leaked by LOST exec producers during a panel discussion:
Disney is considering turning the island attraction at Disneyland (once the ‘Swiss Family Robinson’ Tree House, later a ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’-themed scene) [into] yes, ‘Lost Island.’ Theme park fans should stay tuned.