Netflix Reportedly Close to Its Biggest Acquisition Ever — Roald Dahl's Catalog

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Nearly three years after Netflix signed a deal with The slot Roald Dahl Story Company to create a universe of animated properties based on the author's book, Bloomberg reports that streamers are in immediate negotiations to purchase the work.There's no word on how much it owns Willy Wonka, BFG, Matilda, and all the rest, but in 2018, The Hollywood Reporter cited sources claiming that licensing just 16 titles from its catalog cost Netflix more than 100 million. This catalog deal is likely to be Netflix's largest, 

and if it's close enough to be announced within "days," as reported, we might hear more during the Netflix fan event over the weekend. this Under the current deal, Taika Waititi is working on Roald Dahl's animated series project for Netflix, covering Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator sequel, in addition to two different versions of Matilda. Now includes the movie version of Matilda the Musical and the animated series. Including plans to create a cartoon The BFG

for that reason So it's clear why Netflix might be willing to pay anything to keep those assets in the long run. If the deal closes, Bloomberg noted that will happen despite shadows from Dahl's history of anti-Semitic speech and the occasional narrative of women. The Dahl family and the Roald Dahl Story Company have issued an apology for the loud remarks. Speaking in 2020, he said: “We hope, like he does his best. In his worst moments, Roald Dahl can help remind us of the lasting effects of words