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Although Netflix has traditionally been opposed to releasing its original films in theatres, the platform now claims that it would be open to releasing Will Smith’s upcoming movie Bright in theatres. The film, which follows two cops from very different backgrounds in an alternative modern world, reportedly cost the SVOD giant somewhere around $90 million and will premiere this December.
According to Forbes, Netflix’s quarterly shareholder statement released last week included an acknowledgement that it would consider releasing its original content in U.S. theatres. “Since our members are funding these films, they should be the first to see them,” the statement reads. “But we are also open to supporting the large theater chains, such as AMC and Regal in the US, if they want to offer our films, such as our upcoming Will Smith film Bright, in theatres simultaneous to Netflix. Let consumers choose.” No formal deal for a theatrical arrangement has been made at this time.
In other news…
In light of our current political climate, the UK’s classic satirical puppet show Spitting Image is making a comeback after more than two decades. The series, which ran from 1984 to 1996, will reportedly be revived by US cable network giant HBO. [The Sun]
One outlet spoke to the creators of Netflix’s new El Chapo series about Guzman‘s appeal, the journalism behind the series, and the actor who couldn’t help but channel Rambo. The brand new series premiered yesterday via Univision and has yet to set a U.S. SVOD release date. [Forbes]
Dish Network’s Sling Media has announced the launch of SlingStudio, a portable video production system that’s optimized for live streaming to services like Facebook Live and YouTube. The new program models after Periscope for a fraction of the cost. [Variety]
Netflix has released the official trailer for Maria Bamford’s new stand-up comedy special Old Baby. The one-hour original feature, during which the comedian (and Lady Dynamite star) tackles everything from Facebook events to beards, premieres Tuesday, May 2:
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