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JamesG · 07-27-2016, 07:04 PM

Netflix: Why We Didn't Rescue "Agent Carter"
by James Hibberd
July 27, 2016

Netflix is finally explaining why they didn’t pick up "Agent Carter".

When ABC axed the series after two seasons in May, fans held their breath hoping the streaming company would swoop in and add it to its mounting collection of Marvel titles, such as "Daredevil" and "Jessica Jones". Instead, "Agent Carter" became Marvel’s first canceled title in this modern era.

We asked Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos what about the series did not work for his company.

“We’re looking for truly original brands to own,” he says, “and in that Marvel space we already have original comic book shows – so that was mostly why.”

Netflix also tries to own and distribute its titles worldwide, releasing seasons globally and simultaneously, and the structure of Marvel’s existing international deals for "Agent Carter" made that tricky.

“They also have some output deal complexities,” he adds. “So when you pick it up, being able to pick it up globally is difficult even after it’s canceled. Some of those output partners still had it on the air, so they would argue its covered by their output deals. Unfortunately, it was a business decision more than a creative one.”

http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/27...x-agent-carter

AB · 07-27-2016, 07:36 PM

Bummer, I liked the show & was hoping Netflix would pick it up.

07-27-2016, 07:04 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,045	Netflix on Why They Didn't Pick Up "Agent Carter" *Netflix: Why We Didn't Rescue "Agent Carter"* by James Hibberd July 27, 2016 Netflix is finally explaining why they didn’t pick up "Agent Carter". When ABC axed the series after two seasons in May, fans held their breath hoping the streaming company would swoop in and add it to its mounting collection of Marvel titles, such as "Daredevil" and "Jessica Jones". Instead, "Agent Carter" became Marvel’s first canceled title in this modern era. We asked Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos what about the series did not work for his company. “We’re looking for truly original brands to own,” he says, “and in that Marvel space we already have original comic book shows – so that was mostly why.” Netflix also tries to own and distribute its titles worldwide, releasing seasons globally and simultaneously, and the structure of Marvel’s existing international deals for "Agent Carter" made that tricky. “They also have some output deal complexities,” he adds. “So when you pick it up, being able to pick it up globally is difficult even after it’s canceled. Some of those output partners still had it on the air, so they would argue its covered by their output deals. Unfortunately, it was a business decision more than a creative one.” http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/27...x-agent-carter

07-27-2016, 07:36 PM	#2
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Bummer, I liked the show & was hoping Netflix would pick it up.