Shonda Rhimes Expands Netflix Deal to Include Feature Films, Gaming, Virtual Reality

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new deal with Shonda Rhimes, which included gaming and virtual reality content. A report in May from The Information said Netflix had “approached veteran game industry executives about joining the company.”Last week, Netflix hired former Facebook and EA executive Mike Verdu to lead the streaming company’s push into gaming.

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Netflix has flirted with the idea of gaming before, but with Google and Amazon firmly into the business now with their streaming services Google Stadia and Amazon Luna, Netflix is making moves and hiring people to make proper inroads into the industry, with plans in motion to develop games at the company.

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Netflix has hired former Facebook and Electronic Arts exec Mike Verdu to bolster its move into gaming. He joins as VP of Game Development, Deadline has confirmed.

new deal with Shonda Rhimes, which included gaming and virtual reality content.

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became a massive breakout hit for Netflix, the Shondaland series scored big with the 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards, earning a total of 12 nominations. The Regency drama is up for Outstanding Drama Series with Regé-Jean Page receiving the series' only acting nod. «It’s a joy to be seen.

became a massive breakout hit for Netflix, the Shondaland series scored big with the 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards, earning a total of 12 nominations.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterNetflix and Shonda Rhimes are extending their creative relationship, inked in 2017, beyond television to feature films and gaming.Under the terms of the expanded deal, which encompasses Rhimes’ Shondaland Media and her longtime producing partner Betsy Beers, Netflix and Shondaland will exclusively produce, stream and distribute feature films in addition to potential gaming and virtual reality content.“When Ted and I decided to break the traditional network TV business

Shonda Rhimes is sticking with Netflix.