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Post by NDX on Nov 8, 2013 3:51:07 GMT -5
Sweet Christmas is right! Marvel and Netflix are joining forces to bring us 4 of Marvel's most popular street level heroes of Hell's Kitchen in 4 thirteen episode series leading to a Defenders mini-series. And who are these heroes? Luke Cage (SWEET CHRISTMAS!), Iron Fist (I know Kung Fu!), Jessica Jones (@#$% YES!) and Daredevil (blind don't mean ish here, sucka!)!!!!!!!!!!! I've just geekgasmed so. Damn. Hard. www.deadline.com/2013/11/disney-netflix-marvel-series/The press release: BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 7, 2013 – The Walt Disney Co. (Marvel is a known and loved brand that travels,” sNYSE: DIS) and Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) today announced an unprecedented deal for Marvel TV to bring multiple original series of live-action adventures of four of Marvel’s most popular characters exclusively to the world’s leading Internet TV Network beginning in 2015. This pioneering agreement calls for Marvel to develop four serialized programs leading to a miniseries programming event.
Led by a series focused on “Daredevil,” followed by “Jessica Jones,” “Iron Fist” and “Luke Cage,” the epic will unfold over multiple years of original programming, taking Netflix members deep into the gritty world of heroes and villains of Hell’s Kitchen, New York. Netflix has committed to a minimum of four, thirteen episodes series and a culminating Marvel’s “The Defenders” mini-series event that reimagines a dream team of self-sacrificing, heroic characters.
Produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Television Studios, this groundbreaking deal is Marvel’s most ambitious foray yet into live-action TV storytelling.
“This deal is unparalleled in its scope and size, and reinforces our commitment to deliver Marvel’s brand, content and characters across all platforms of storytelling. Netflix offers an incredible platform for the kind of rich storytelling that is Marvel’s specialty,” said Alan Fine, President of Marvel Entertainment. “This serialized epic expands the narrative possibilities of on-demand television and gives fans the flexibility to immerse themselves how and when they want in what’s sure to be a thrilling and engaging adventure.”
“Marvel’s movies, such as ‘Iron Man’ and Marvel’s ‘The Avengers’, are huge favorites on our service around the world. Like Disney, Marvel is a known and loved brand that travels,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. “With ‘House of Cards’ and our other original series, we have pioneered new approaches to storytelling and to global distribution and we’re thrilled to be working with Disney and Marvel to take our brand of television to new levels with a creative project of this magnitude.”
This new original TV deal follows last year’s landmark movie distribution deal through which, beginning with 2016 theatrically released feature films, Netflix will be the exclusive U.S. subscription television service for first-run, live-action and animated movies from the Walt Disney Studios, including titles from Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Disneynature and Lucasfilm. Netflix members can currently enjoy a wide range of Disney, ABC TV and Disney Channel films and shows across the 41 countries where Netflix operates. I have got to get my hands on Netflix now.
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Post by gorepolice on Nov 8, 2013 5:08:43 GMT -5
If my room wasn't a total wreck and I was using my desktop instead of my phone (like I've been doing the last 3 days), I would've posted this earlier. I'm so hyped for Luke Cage and Iron Fist!
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Post by NDX on Nov 8, 2013 5:26:54 GMT -5
Clean your room!
Also, I still have no idea who the hell can play Danny Rand! And I will be pissed if this doesn't somehow all crossover mid season so we get a tease for Heroes For Hire and Luke/Jessica's relationship.
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Post by endo on Nov 8, 2013 21:13:24 GMT -5
I have no idea what most of this means, but I'm glad you're so happy about it. I hope it meets your expectations.
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Post by gorepolice on Nov 9, 2013 13:01:38 GMT -5
I think it is supposed to lead into some form of crossover. I'll be very happy to see it.
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