NBC's "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Moves to Netflix w/ 2-Season Pickup - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 11-21-2014, 07:49 PM

Tina Fey and Robert Carlock’s "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Moves from NBC to Netflix with 2-Season Pickup
by Nellie Andreeva
November 21, 2014

Netflix has stepped in to pick up cancelled series — "The Killing" and most recently "Longmire". Now the streaming service is taking over a series that has not yet premiered, midseason NBC comedy "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt", from Tina Fey and Robert Carlock.

Netflix has doubled the 13-episode order the series starring Ellie Kemper had at NBC. The 13-episode first season will debut on Netflix in March, around the same time it should’ve premiered on NBC. Universal TV remains as the producer in its first going at Netflix.

“The very construct of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt — its offbeat premise, hilarious and rich characters and serialized storytelling — make it a perfect Netflix comedy series,” said Cindy Holland, VP of Original Content at Netflix. “Tina and Robert’s unique comic voice and sensibility come through in this series.”

NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt, who also oversees Universal TV, addressed the rational behind the decision to move the series.

“When the opportunity arose for Tina Fey and Robert Carlock to premiere their new show on Netflix with a two-season commitment, we decided this was the best possible scenario to launch this captivating new series,” he said.

“While it was originally developed for NBC, we have a very drama-heavy mid-season schedule so we’re thrilled about this Netflix opportunity; it’s an instant win-win for everyone, including Tina, Robert, and Universal Television.”

Fey and Carlock too stressed their ongoing commitment to the NBC family.

“Happily, we will still collaborate with our longtime partners at Universal Television to fulfill Netflix’s two-season order,” they said. “We grew up at NBC and will continue to develop broadcast projects with them as well. We found the inspiration for this series in Ellie Kemper’s shining all-American face, and we know that she and Kimmy Schmidt have found their best possible home at Netflix.”

http://deadline.com/2014/11/unbreaka...bc-1201292254/

TMC · 11-22-2014, 01:23 AM

NBC didn't know what to do with the show, so it was sold off to Netflix.
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#SuvE4HHfJ6Ux3UQm.99

11-21-2014, 07:49 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,083	NBC's "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Moves to Netflix w/ 2-Season Pickup *Tina Fey and Robert Carlock’s "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Moves from NBC to Netflix with 2-Season Pickup* by Nellie Andreeva November 21, 2014 Netflix has stepped in to pick up cancelled series — "The Killing" and most recently "Longmire". Now the streaming service is taking over a series that has not yet premiered, midseason NBC comedy "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt", from Tina Fey and Robert Carlock. Netflix has doubled the 13-episode order the series starring Ellie Kemper had at NBC. The 13-episode first season will debut on Netflix in March, around the same time it should’ve premiered on NBC. Universal TV remains as the producer in its first going at Netflix. “The very construct of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt — its offbeat premise, hilarious and rich characters and serialized storytelling — make it a perfect Netflix comedy series,” said Cindy Holland, VP of Original Content at Netflix. “Tina and Robert’s unique comic voice and sensibility come through in this series.” NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt, who also oversees Universal TV, addressed the rational behind the decision to move the series. “When the opportunity arose for Tina Fey and Robert Carlock to premiere their new show on Netflix with a two-season commitment, we decided this was the best possible scenario to launch this captivating new series,” he said. “While it was originally developed for NBC, we have a very drama-heavy mid-season schedule so we’re thrilled about this Netflix opportunity; it’s an instant win-win for everyone, including Tina, Robert, and Universal Television.” Fey and Carlock too stressed their ongoing commitment to the NBC family. “Happily, we will still collaborate with our longtime partners at Universal Television to fulfill Netflix’s two-season order,” they said. “We grew up at NBC and will continue to develop broadcast projects with them as well. We found the inspiration for this series in Ellie Kemper’s shining all-American face, and we know that she and Kimmy Schmidt have found their best possible home at Netflix.” http://deadline.com/2014/11/unbreaka...bc-1201292254/

11-22-2014, 01:23 AM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,769	NBC didn't know what to do with the show, so it was sold off to Netflix. Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#SuvE4HHfJ6Ux3UQm.99