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Netflix Plots French Riviera-Set Daily Soap With Newen Studios, TF1
Cementing its mass media status in France, Netflix is set to co-finance its first ever French daily drama series in partnership with TF1 and Newen.
Cementing its mass media status in France, Netflix is joining forces with leading TV channel TF1 and Newen Studios to co-finance its first ever French daily drama series, “Tout pour la lumière.” Ara Aprikian, executive VP of content at TF1 Group, says the “partnership with Netflix and Newen Studios will provide a new ambitious local origination and demonstrate once again our ability to find new ways to finance and distribute our projects to give them the widest possible audience.” Netflix’s move into daily soap is part of the streamer’s strategy to position itself as a mass media outlet in key territories, notably through live content and factual entertainment.
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