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Netflix scores another coup, luring Shonda Rhimes to create new hits

News Desk (The Straits Times/Asia News Network)
Los Angeles, United States
Mon, August 14, 2017 Published on Aug. 14, 2017 Published on 2017-08-14T16:56:31+07:00

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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. 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
 

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