Sulwe into an animated musical feature.
“The story of Sulwe is one that is very close to my heart. Growing up, I was uncomfortable in my dark skin. I rarely saw anyone who looked like me in the aspirational pages of books and magazines, or even on TV,” said Lupita Nyong’o in the announcement. “It was a long journey for me to arrive at self-love. Sulwe is a mirror for dark-skinned children to see themselves, a window for those who may not be familiar with colorism, to have understanding and empathy, and an invitation for all who feel different and unseen to recognize their innate beauty and value. I am thrilled that the book is being adapted into an animated musical that we hope inspires children all around the world to celebrate their uniqueness.”
Netflix Will Turn Classic Redwall Books Into Animated Movies and TV Shows
Netflix Will Turn Classic Redwall Books Into Animated Movies and TV Shows
Penguin Random House and Netflix have cut a deal for the rights to Brian Jacques Redwall book series.
Netflix is adapting a classic series of books into movies and TV shows. The streaming service has landed the rights to Brian Jacques
Redwall book series. They will be reimagined on screen following a rights deal between Penguin Random House Children s UK and Netflix. This marks the first time that the rights to the entire series of books have been held by one company.
Netflix buys rights to Redwall novels
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× Streaming platform Netflix is adapting Redwall , the children s fantasy novels, into a feature film and TV series.
According to Variety, the announcement comes as the streamer signed a new rights deal with publisher Penguin Random House Children s.
Penned by British writer Brian Jacques and published from 1986 to 2011, the novels have sold 30 million copies globally.
Patrick McHale, creator of Cartoon Network s Over the Garden Wall , will write the feature film based on Jacques first book in the series, Redwall .
Ben Horslen, Fiction Publisher, Penguin Random House Children s, said the publishing house is delighted to announce this deal.
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