The streaming giant orders animated series 'Kong - King of the Apes' to add to its list of offerings for kids.
- Oct 2, 2014
AceShowbiz - King Kong is coming to Netflix. The online streaming giant has ordered a new animated series, "Kong - King of the Apes", from executive producer Avi Arad. This new take on the the classic King Kong story won't tell the same story that is frequently depicted in previous works.
The CGI animation series will be set in 2050. Alcatraz Island has been transformed into a Natural History and Marine Preserve, but chaos ensues after Kong escapes and becomes the world's most hunted fugitive.
It turns out that the villain who framed Kong plans to terrorize the world by unleashing an army of giant robotic dinosaurs on the world. Now Kong is the only creature strong enough to save humanity from the mechanical dinos and he enlists the help of three kids, who risk their lives to help Kong evade capture.
The new original series from Netflix will be introduced through a feature-length film, followed by 12 half-hour episodes starting in 2016. The show is targeted at kids.
"I always loved King Kong. This is a unique opportunity to introduce him in brilliant CGI animation to kids worldwide with the power of Netflix," says former Marvel Studios chief Arad.
Netflix content chief Ted Sarandos adds, "We're thrilled to be working with Avi who has made some of the most successful action and adventure franchises today and whose Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventure series has been very popular on Netflix around the world. With 41 Entertainment as our partner on this, we continue to work with some of the finest animation studios around the world to create shows that will appeal to kids of all ages globally."
