Disney to Offer Free Downloads of Popular Shows Program Episodes Will Be Available the Morning After Initial Broadcast
April 10, 2006 — - The Walt Disney Co. will make some of its most-popular programming available free on the Internet.
Shows such as "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost" will be available on the Web the morning after they air, and will be archived so viewers can eventually watch an entire season of shows from outlets that include ABC and the Disney Channel.
New technology will be aimed at preventing viewers from fast-forwarding through commercials, in an effort to keep advertisers happy.
The Walt Disney Co. is the parent corporation of ABC News.