Netflix
to make
TV series
based
on Dolly
Parton
songs
10
Former President Barack Obama’s not
the only new signee to Netflix, for Dolly
Parton has just contracted with the firm
to release a series of youth-oriented
films her Dixie Pixie Productions plans
to produce in liaison with Warner Bros.
TV. For the uninformed, Netflix is a
subscription-based, streaming service à
la video-on-demand, film and TV series,
all of which it helps distribute. Netflix
currently boasts more than 125 million
members globally.
Apparently, Parton’s productions will
be inspired by subjects from some of
her song hits, and the star may also
perform in some of these, commencing
in 2019. She stated, “As a songwriter,
I have always enjoyed telling stories
through my music. I am thrilled to be
bringing some of my favourite songs to
life with Netflix. We hope our show will
inspire and entertain families and folks
of all generations.”
Reportedly, Barack and wife Michelle
created Higher Ground Productions
to facilitate streaming of programs, be
they documentaries, series and films,
focusing mainly on themes they were
dedicated to during their years serving
in the White House.
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