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demmiblue

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Mon Sep 27, 2021, 07:29 AM Sep 2021

Netflix buys rights to Roald Dahl's beloved children's stories

(CNN Business)Netflix says it has acquired the rights to Roald Dahl's stories and plans to create a "unique universe" of products based on them.

The streaming giant said Wednesday it had acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC), which manages the rights to the late British author's works.

Netflix said in a press release that the two companies "are joining forces to bring some of the world's most loved stories to current and future fans in creative new ways."

The deal comes three years after Netflix (NFLX) and RDSC worked together on a number of animated TV series, including one based on "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and an adaptation of "Matilda The Musical."

"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 added.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/22/media/netflix-roald-dahl-deal-scli-intl/index.html
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Netflix buys rights to Roald Dahl's beloved children's stories (Original Post) demmiblue Sep 2021 OP
Sounds good. I'm looking forward to seeing what emerges... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #1
Unfortunate but inevitable I guess Devil Child Sep 2021 #2
 

Devil Child

(2,728 posts)
2. Unfortunate but inevitable I guess
Mon Sep 27, 2021, 07:57 AM
Sep 2021

A “unique universe” of marketable products awaits, hooray Netflix.

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