Netflix and Amblin Partners shocked the industry Monday by announcing a partnership that will see the film and television studio directed by director Steven Spielberg will produce several new movies a year for the streaming broadcast service. As indicated in a press release, the two companies have already collaborated on Aaaron Sorkin’s the Chicago 7 trial and is currently working on Leonard Bernstein Film from Bradletein Cooper, Maestro, to streaming service.
As the notes of varieties in a report on partnership, ambblin and universal have a similar pact, and they will continue to work together in the coming years, but now, Ambblin will also make at least two films a year for Netflix. Spielberg could even lead some of the movies that will end up on Netflix streaming service, but no details about future projects has been revealed.
The CEO of Netflix Ted Sarandos added in a statement: “Steven is a creative visionary and a leader and, like so many others in the world, my growth was shaped by his memorable characters and stories that were enduring, Inspirational and awake. We are not looking forward to working with the Amblin team and we are honored and delighted to be part of this chapter in Steven’s cinematographic history. “
Netflix has held working with some of the most famous creators in the industry in recent years, including Martin Scorsese (Irish), Spike Lee (DA 5 Bangs), David Fincher (MANK) and Bong Joon Ho (Okja). As for the recognition of names, however, Steven Spielberg is difficult at the top, and it will be fascinating to see what he and his team produce for Netflix.