As some may know recently Disney's Marvel, has signed a contract with Netflix stating Marvel will create multiple "original live-action series" to be released exclusively on Netflix. These series will feature Marvel heroes such as Daredevil and Iron Fist in an epic story taking place in the dark and ominous world of "Hell's Kitchen" New York. Netflix has committed to four series all thirteen episodes in length, unraveling over the next few years starting in 2015.
Also out of this deal Disney has promised to create animated and live-action films by companies like Walt Disney Studios, Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, and Lucas-Arts (Star Wars), only to be released on Netflix. Some believe this to be because of Disney's recent box office flops like "The Lone Ranger" and "John Carter."
As great as this deal sounds the Netflix users, it also leaves you wondering if TV itself will make a switch to having exclusive Netflix released shows, making cable a thing of the past.
Check out the Marvel/Netflix Story here http://marvel.com/news/tv/2013/11/7/21476/disneys_marvel_and_netflix_join_forces_to_develop_historic_four_series_epic_plus_a_mini-series_event
This is news to me and it sounds like Netflix is hitting it big time. If one of the biggest movie franchises, headed by Disney, is attempting to create films exclusively for Netflix, how many other companies will follow suit? I'm guessing movie theaters aren't too happy about this because these films are potential money making machines that will just be instantly viewable in the comfort of one's home.
ReplyDeleteAs an avid Marvel fan and Netflix user, this makes me very happy to hear. Definitely will be watching. It'll have to be seen how well if it takes off, but if this series gets a good reception, I can see this happening more often. After all, Netflix already has multiple award winning shows (Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, etc.) that are never shown on any TV channel. I've seen multiple articles saying that the Netflix craze is settling down, but I can't agree. It's fast, instant, commercial free television. If projects like this take off, basic cable is going to have to do a lot to keep up.
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