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Netflix May Invite The Daniels to Its ‘Sesame Street’ Movie

Netflix has won the feature film rights to Sesame Street following a year-long bidding war against other studios, including Universal. The project will be produced by Rideback and Sesame Workshop. The streamer is now reviving the film after years of uncertainty.

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Netflix has officially acquired the film rights from Warner Bros. after a lengthy bidding process.

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  1. Netflix Secures Rights to Sesame Street Movie After Bidding War

    Netflix has won the feature film rights to Sesame Street following a year-long bidding war against other studios, including Universal. The project will be produced by Rideback and Sesame Workshop. The streamer is now reviving the film after years of uncertainty.

    What's confirmed:

    • Netflix won the feature film rights to Sesame Street after a year-long bidding war.
    • Universal was one of the competitors Netflix defeated for the rights.
    • Rideback and Sesame Workshop will produce the movie.
    • The project has moved from Warner Bros. to Netflix.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Daniels may be invited to direct the film.
    • Anne Hathaway is likely out of the project.
    • Jonathan Krisel is no longer involved.
    • A writer will be hired in the coming months.
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