The New York Times reported yesterday that Netflix is acquiring the global rights to three new shows Jane the Virgin, Zoo and Colony.
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Netflix has inked the global streaming rights to The CW telenovela Jane the Virgin, CBS’ animals-gone-wild thriller Zoo and USA Network drama Colony, according to multiple reports. And now Netflix, available to more than 50 territories worldwide, has over 65 million subscribers.
There has been a lot of speculation as to whether or not Netflix would continue to buy streaming rights due to its massive push towards content creation.
“Colony”, starring Josh Holloway, doesn’t officially premiere on US until January 14, 2016. Netflix will launch the first season “Jane The Virgin” on October 12 to coincide with the show’s season two premiere.
“Zoo”, which is based off of a novel by James Patterson, aired over the summer and was the most watched scripted television series of the season. The series is described as a family drama set in an alternate version of Los Angeles that’s subject to a mysterious foreign occupation. The show will be out in 2016 and then be available on Netflix the following year. With the likes of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Orange is the New Black, and House of Cards all flying high for example, it would be easy for Netflix to invest too much time in original programming. Compared to the $3.7 billion they spent in 2014, it would seem the streaming company is just as dedicated as ever to creating the largest library of popular film and TV streaming content imaginable. However, it says a lot that Netflix is willing to lock down that show before gauging the public reaction. “Both Zoo and Jane the Virgin have already generated excitement in the USA and internationally, and we look forward to expanding their audience to Netflix members globally”.
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