Netflix Goes Ape Over New King Kong Animated Series

By R. Thomas Umstead
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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Netflix has commissioned a new animated series based on the iconic movie monster King Kong.

The series, Kong – King of the Apes, will be developed by Netflix and 41 Entertainment, and it focuses on the giant ape as he tries to stop an army of super powered robotic dinosaurs in the year 2050, said network officials.

The series, produced by Avi Arad (Spider-Man) will launch in 2016 with a feature film followed by 12 half-hour episodes.

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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.