Netflix Buys Rights to br Roald Dahl’s Children’s Stories.br On Sept. 22, the streaming giant announced it had acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC).br On Sept. 22, the streaming giant announced it had acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC).br In a press release, Netflix said the two companies br "are joining forces to bring some of the world's most loved stories to current and future fans in creative new ways.".br Netflix plans to create a "unique universe" br of products based around the stories.br Three years ago, Netflix and RDSC worked together on animated TV series 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," br an adaptation of 'Matilda The Musical' and more.br Three years ago, Netflix and RDSC worked together on animated TV series 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," br an adaptation of 'Matilda The Musical' and more.br Three years ago, Netflix and RDSC worked together on animated TV series 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," br an adaptation of 'Matilda The Musical' and more.br These projects opened our eyes to br a much more ambitious venture — br the creation of a unique universe br across animated and live action br films and TV, publishing, games, br immersive experiences, live theater, br consumer products and more, Netflix, via statement.br As we bring these timeless br tales to more audiences in br new formats, we're committed br to maintaining their unique br spirit and their universal br themes of surprise and br kindness, while also br sprinkling some fresh br magic into the mix, Netflix, via statement.br According to Netflix, Dahl's books have sold over br 300 million copies and been translated into 63 languages.