Netflix is leading a new production deal for the 'Maelstrom' project, which involves acquiring IP originally sold by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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Updated Jul 14
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What happened
Netflix is leading a new production deal for the 'Maelstrom' project, which involves acquiring IP originally sold by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Netflix is leading a new production deal for the 'Maelstrom' project, involving IP acquisition from Warner Bros.1 source
The 'Maelstrom' project is moving forward with script refreshes, casting talks, and directing assignments.1 source
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The entities involved
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Netflix
American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service
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Warner Bros. Pictures
American film studio
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Jaume Collet-Serra
Spanish-American film director (born 1974)
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Alan Ritchson
American actor (born 1982)
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