Dreamworks Animation renforce sa programmation Netflix
Le studio d’animation va créer des programmes issus de ses films-phares pour la plateforme de téléchargement.
En février dernier, DreamWorks Animation annonçait qu’en décembre 2013 serait lancée sur Netflix la série TURBO F.A.S.T. (Fast Action Stunt Team) sans passer par la case télé traditionnelle. Ce programme jeunesse est directement issu de l’une des prochaines animations DreamWorks, TURBO, réalisé par David Soren. Mais un nouveau communiqué révèle que d’autres franchises de Dreamworks Animation auront également le droit au même traitement : SHREK, MADAGASCAR, KUNG FU PANDA et DRAGONS. Ce sont plus de 300 heures de programmes qui sont prévues, suite à la signature de ce nouveau deal entre Dreamworks et Netflix.
Mais d’autres dessins animés pourraient être aussi produits pour la plateforme de téléchargement car Dreamworks Animation a récemment fait l’acquisition de Classic Media et de ses personnages phares tels que Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Rocky & Bullwinkle, Casper, Rudolph le renne, Où est Charlie ?…
Pour les anglophones, voici le communiqué de presse (source : Deadline) :
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 17, 2013 — Netflix Inc. and DreamWorks Animation (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced a multi-year deal making the world’s largest Internet TV network the premiere home of new original series from the award-winning creators of global box-office hits including the Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon franchises.
This agreement, which marks the largest deal for original first-run content in Netflix history, is also the first time DreamWorks Animation’s beloved characters will be introduced into the television market as a branded collection of shows.
The groundbreaking deal, which encompasses over 300 hours of new programming, is a cornerstone of a major initiative by DreamWorks Animation to greatly expand its television production and distribution worldwide. The new shows will be inspired by characters from DreamWorks Animation’s hit franchises and upcoming feature films as well as the vast Classic Media library, which DreamWorks acquired in 2012 and includes some of the most popular animated characters in history.
With the first series expected to begin airing in 2014, Netflix will premiere these new DreamWorks Animation shows in all the territories in which it operates.
“DreamWorks Animation is a valued partner in our global efforts to provide families the most engaging stories delivered however, whenever and wherever they want,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. “This deal represents a major expansion of what’s already a phenomenal relationship, allowing us to bring beloved DreamWorks characters to the 40 countries where Netflix operates and setting the stage for us to innovate together as we expand into new markets.”
“This is an unprecedented commitment to original content in the internet television space,” said DreamWorks Animation Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Katzenberg. “Netflix is a visionary company that continues to redefine the way audiences watch television and it is a thrill to add to their growing momentum.”
In February, Netflix and DreamWorks announced their first ever Netflix Original Series for kids based on the highly-anticipated film Turbo, premiering on July 17. Turbo F.A.S.T, an episodic animated series which picks up with the speedy snail where the feature film left off, will be available in all Netflix territories beginning in December.
Also coming exclusively to Netflix in the U.S. and Latin America next year will be new DreamWorks Animation feature films, beginning with the global hit The Croods, which grossed more than $575 million at the worldwide box office , followed by Turbo and the big screen adaption of Mr. Peabody and Sherman, which opens in theaters in March of 2014.
Always commercial free, the content in the kids section of Netflix is curated in conjunction with ratings and reviews from Common Sense Media, a leading non-profit organization that provides independent, trustworthy ratings, reviews and information to help parents make great media choices. In addition to character-based selections, the service displays rows of TV shows and movies organized by easy-to-understand genres such as superheroes, princesses, dinosaurs and girl power. The unique Netflix technology provides each member with a personalized experience based on preferences and favorites
