Netflix Signs Deal With Obamas To Produce Films And Series

on February 12, 2018 in Washington, DC.
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 12: Former U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama participate in the unveiling of their official portraits during a ceremony at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Galler... WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 12: Former U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama participate in the unveiling of their official portraits during a ceremony at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, on February 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. The portraits were commissioned by the Gallery, for Kehinde Wiley to create President Obama's portrait, and Amy Sherald that of Michelle Obama. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) MORE LESS

NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix says that it has reached a deal with Barack and Michelle Obama to produce material for the streaming service.

Netflix said Monday, in a tweet, that the former president and first lady will produce films and series for the service, potentially including scripted and unscripted series, documentaries and features.

Netflix chief executive Ted Sarandos said that the Obamas are uniquely position to discover and highlight stories of people who make a difference in their communities.

Barack Obama recently appeared as a guest on David Letterman’s Netflix talk show.

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  1. Sounds wonderful. Plays to their unique talents. Maybe if I see them more often I won’t choke up every time I do.

  2. Hopefully, this platform begins to help offset all the BS spewed by FUX, Sinclair, InfoWars, Breitbart, Stormfront, and all the other GOP media darlings…

  3. Netflix also offered Donald Trump and his family jobs cleaning the bathrooms.

  4. Pre-emptive tweet from you know who.
    Classless, bad actors, wrong color, criminals, failed president, disgraceful first lady, illegal deals, used fbi, cia and justice system for personal gain. Must have stolen taxpayer money. Made secret deals with other countrys

    You know, the same crap trump and minions do everyday.

  5. And another company enters Trump’s crosshairs.

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