Netflix announces huge multi-year deal with America's favorite first couple
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Barack and Michelle Obama have signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to produce a variety of new content for the growing subscription television service. xPresident Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have entered into a multi-year agreement to produce films anNetflix announces huge multi-year deal with America's favorite first couple
Barack and Michelle Obama have signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to produce a variety of new content for the growing subscription television service. xPresident Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have entered into a multi-year agreement to produce films and series for Netflix, potentially including scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries, and features.â Netflix US (@netflix) May 21, 2018 More on the deal from the New York Times: The deal will give Mr. Obama an international television platform during his post-presidency, allowing him to reach millions of people in the United States and internationally. The couple has created “Higher Ground Productions,” a company to produce content for Netflix, the streaming service announced. The former president has told associates that he does not intend to use the new platform to wage a public campaign against his successor in the Oval Office, or to fight against conservative media outlets like Fox News. Instead, a release from Netflix said the Obamas will produce “scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries and features” that highlight issues and themes the president pursued during his eight years in office. “One of the simple joys of our time in public service was getting to meet so many fascinating people from all walks of life, and to help them share their experiences with a wider audience,” Mr. Obama said in a statement. “That’s why Michelle and I are so excited to partner with Netflix — we hope to cultivate and curate the talented, inspiring, creative voices who are able to promote greater empathy and understanding between peoples, and help them share their stories with the entire world.” Read more