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Netflix scores another coup, luring Shonda Rhimes to create new hits
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Shonda Rhimes poses with "The Founders Award" in the press room during the 44th International Emmy Awards on November 21, 2016 in New York City. (AFP/Angela Weiss)
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etflix is in a great rush to create original shows, luring Shonda Rhimes away from a tie-up with ABC Studios that had produced hits such as Grey's Anatomy and Scandal.
The Wall Street Journal estimates that Netflix will pay her US$10 million a year to come up with new hit shows.
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The broadcasting war has escalated with the likes of Amazon linking up with the creator of The Walking Dead, reported NBC News.
Netflix also has a deal with film-makers Joel and Ethan Coen to do a series and has acquired comics company Millarworld.
This article appeared on The Straits Times newspaper website, which is a member of Asia News Network and a media partner of The Jakarta Post
