May 1, 2015
Netflix and Warners offer "Green Eggs and Ham.
One of the most beloved Dr. Seuss films will be available on Netflix.
Warner Bros. Animation has entered into its first partnership with Netflix and will begin production on 13 episodes of "Green Eggs and Ham" in May for a 2018 premiere.Deadline estimates that the series will cost $5 If Deadline's unconfirmed reports are accurate, this would be an unprecedented cost for an animated TV series outside of "The Simpsons." The Simpsons.
Audrey Geisel, Sooth's widow, who manages Sooth's estate and has publicly stated that Sooth would have turned in his grave in the 2003 film "Cat in the Hat," has expressed her approval of the new project.
The series will be scripted by Jared Stern, who is best known for contributing material to "Wreck-It Ralph" and "The Princess and the Frog" and a story to the "The Lego Movie" sequel. Stern will also serve as executive producer along with Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Klieman, Mike Kers and David Dobkin.
DeGeneres broke the news this week at Ellen.
According to Variety, the deal between Netflix and Warner Bros. took more than a year to resolve because there was no existing contract template between the two companies; Netflix wants to offer its programming to customers in the more than 50 countries where it operates, Warner Bros, would give up international distribution rights, which can be an attractive profit area for television producers. However, Netflix pays producers a hefty licensing fee up front.
Following Ellen's announcement, a Netflix press release was produced in Seussian rhyme (albeit with an awkward, un-Seussian beat):
The announcement was issued from Netflix headquarters. Distributed directly to all journalists.
We would like to share the happy news. Dr. Seuss rhymes. Green Eggs and Ham will be on the show. We'll be the first to let you know.
This richly animated production presents 13 episodes, consisting of thirteen episodes in all, The show is about an unsympathetic inventor (named Guy) and and the world-famous Sam-Iam, The limits of their friendship are tested The limits of their friendship are tested. They learn to try new things, discover what adventure can bring. Of course. They also get to eat that famous green delicious candy!
Cindy Holland, vice president of original content at Netflix, threw in the following words of the film, Cindy Holland, said the following about the film: 'I think this is going to be a hit. Green Eggs and Ham is available exclusively on Netflix. It will be available exclusively on all Netflix regions. You can stream it on your cell phone. You can stream it on your cell phone. You can stream it on your TV. Can be streamed worldwide.
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