092: NBCUniversal’s New Streaming Service?
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Over the past two weeks, there were a few things worth discussing from the world of streaming. Netflix made a large investment in two movie sequels. There was a slew of news based on previously theatrical only films coming to streaming. And could there be another streaming service in the future for NBCUniversal? Find out all about these topics and more.
News Rundown
Netflix:
Keanu Reeves To Star In ‘BRZRKR’ Film & Anime Series At Netflix Based On His Comic Books: https://deadline.com/2021/03/keanu-reeves-brzrkr-boom-studios-netflix-1234719323/
Netflix Sets Sequel To South African Hit Film ‘Happiness Is A Four-Letter Word’: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-sequel-south-african-hit-film-happiness-is-a-four-letter-word-1234719829/
‘The Circle’ & ‘Too Hot To Handle’ Return To Shake Up Netflix Scheduling Strategy: https://deadline.com/2021/03/the-circle-too-hot-to-handle-return-shake-up-netflix-scheduling-strategy-1234719786/
Tyler Perry Sets ‘A Jazzman’s Blues’ As Next Film At Netflix; Taps Joshua Boone And Solea Pfeiffer To Star: https://deadline.com/2021/03/tyler-perry-jazzmans-blues-netflix-joshua-boone-solea-pfeiffer-1234719773/
‘Jingle Jangle’s David E. Talbert & Lyn Sisson-Talbert Make First-Look Netflix Deal: https://deadline.com/2021/03/jingle-jangle-david-e-talbert-lyn-sisson-talbert-netflix-first-look-deal-1234719407/
‘Monster’: Evan Peters, Niecy Nash, Penelope Ann Miller & More Join Netflix Series From Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan: https://deadline.com/2021/03/monster-even-peters-niecy-nash-penelope-ann-miller-cast-netflix-series-ryan-murphy-ian-brennan-the-jeffrey-dahmer-story-1234720175/
Netflix Wins A24 Series Package ‘Beef’ With ‘Minari’ Oscar Nominee Steven Yeun & Ali Wong From Creator Lee Sung Jin: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-steven-yeun-ali-wong-lee-sung-jin-a24-series-package-1234720926/
Netflix Boards BBC Steven Moffat Series ‘Inside Man’; Stanley Tucci, David Tennant, Dolly Wells, Lydia West Join Cast: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-bbc-steven-moffat-inside-man-stanley-tucci-david-tennant-dolly-wells-lydia-west-1234721522/
Netflix Acquires Academy Award-Nominated ‘Two Distant Strangers’ And Adds To Its Lead At The Oscars: https://deadline.com/2021/03/two-distant-strangers-oscars-netflix-1234721656/
‘Spenser Confidential’ Director Peter Berg Sets First-Look Deal With Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/03/peter-berg-first-look-deal-netflix-1234723614/
Netflix planning to launch 40 anime shows in 2021: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/27/22353848/netflix-launch-anime-ragnarok-zeus-resident-evil-streaming
‘Who Killed Sara?’ Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/03/who-killed-sara-renewed-season-2-netflix-1234723728/
Olivia Macklin, Michael Hsu Rosen & Cinthya Carmona Join Netflix Comedy Series From Jack Dolgen, Doug Mand & Kourtney Kang: https://deadline.com/2021/03/olivia-macklin-michael-hsu-rosen-cinthya-carmona-netflix-comedy-series-jack-dolgen-doug-mand-kourtney-kang-1234723632/
Netflix And Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Team On New Animated Feature ‘Steps’; Newcomer Alyce Tzue To Direct: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-amy-poehlers-paper-kites-animated-feature-steps-alyce-tzue-1234722798/
‘Diana: The Musical’ Announces Fall Broadway Return, Netflix Debut: https://deadline.com/2021/03/diana-the-musical-broadway-netflix-opening-premiere-dates-1234724459/
Netflix Unveils 4 New French Productions Including ‘Lost Bullet’ Sequel & ‘A Hard Day’ Remake: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-4-french-productions-lost-bullet-sequel-1234724316/
Netflix pays a reported $450 million for two ‘Knives Out’ sequels: https://www.engadget.com/knives-out-netflix-215245594.html
‘To All The Boys’ Spinoff Series Starring Anna Cathcart Eyed By Netflix From Jenny Han, Awesomeness & ACE Entertainment: https://deadline.com/2021/03/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-spinoff-series-anna-cathcarts-kitty-covey-netflix-jenny-han-1234725581/
Netflix Acquires Chinese Fantasy Drama ‘Super Me’: https://deadline.com/2021/04/netflix-acquires-super-me-china-movie-1234728350/
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Archewell Productions Scores First Netflix Order With Invictus Docuseries: https://deadline.com/2021/04/prince-harry-meghan-archewell-productions-first-netflix-order-invictus-1234728343/
Prime Video:
Amazon Planning Comedy Series With ‘The Duchess’ Creator Katherine Ryan: https://deadline.com/2021/03/amazon-comedy-series-katherine-ryan-1234723806/
Hulu:
Mike Lesslie Adapting Margaret Atwood’s ‘Maddaddam’ Trilogy At Hulu, Exits ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Reboot: https://deadline.com/2021/03/mike-lesslie-adapt-margaret-atwood-maddaddam-hulu-exits-battlestar-galactica-1234719550/
Hulu Orders ‘Koala Man’ Animated Series From Michael Cusack, Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit & Justin Roiland: <a href="https://deadline.com/2021/03/koala-man-hulu-animated-series-michael-cusack-dan-hernandez-benji-samit-justin-roiland-1234719622