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Marvel's 'New Warriors' Won't Air on Freeform, Series Will Be Shopped Elsewhere

Penguin

Penguin

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Seems like a good problem to have. Pilot tested so well, Disney wants to see if can find it a new home

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/li...t-air-freeform-series-will-be-shopped-1052696

The half-hour scripted comedy, picked up straight to series at Freeform in April, will no longer air on the younger-skewing, Disney-owned cable network. Instead, sources tell The Hollywood Reporterthat Marvel will shop the live-action comedy to other outlets. Sources say there has been some talk that the 10-episode series from Kevin Biegel (Enlisted) could be taken to Disney's forthcoming subscription streaming service, though insiders stress
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The pilot — which stars Baby Daddy grad Derek Theler as Mister Immortal and This Is Us' Milana Vayntrub as fan-favorite Squirrel Girl — is said to have tested through the roof and caught the attention of high-level Disney executives.
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hodayathink

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I don't know that I see Netflix picking it up. Hulu is definitely an option. They could also put it on Disney Channel proper, though I think it skews a little older than they'd like for that.
 
Carthago Delenda Est

Carthago Delenda Est

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hodayathink said:
I don't know that I see Netflix picking it up. Hulu is definitely an option. They could also put it on Disney Channel proper, though I think it skews a little older than they'd like for that.
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Yeah Netflix seems doubtful. It's a tonal clash with their mini MCU. Then again, they've shown a strong willingness to buy up shows and they've got more money to throw around on this than most. Plus, the show is the perfect length for Netflix. It could do exceedingly well. I'm sure they'll throw a bid in the ring, but it seems like others will be more desperate.
 
Rob

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I wonder if they would put in on prime time ABC? As it stands there aren't any comic book comedies around that time.
 
Mariolee

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I just really want to see these costumes.

I'm thinking maybe this could be on ABC and start airing with or after SHIELD.
 
luca

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Very nice to see it testing so well. I'm very excited about this development. I'm also expecting it by Fall 2018 now.
 
Meg Cherry

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Hulu would make the most sense, as this seems like a good pairing with Runaways. Though if they're willing to hold it, it may make a good exclusive for their streaming platform.
 
Illusion

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ABC, ABC Family, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, there are hundreds of possibilities here.
 
EvilChameleon

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hodayathink said:
They want more than 30 people to actually watch it.

For real, XD doesn't have the reach as a channel for them to move it there. It's buried in the hundreds on most cable packages.
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People are finding it just fine for DuckTales, because the ratings for that are through the roof.

As for this, I'm glad it's moving to a channel/service I've actually heard of.
 
Platy

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If it ends up in Disney streaming service there is a huge chance it will reach Netflix here in my country, since it will still have disney/marvel movies and stuff =D

Also .... please someone leak the pilot ? =x
 
Flow

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Hulu seems the best bet. Maybe Amazon if they want to get in on the comic action(yes tick exist I know).
 
ShaggsMagoo

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Yeah, Hulu or Netflix seems like strong contenders here. The weird premise might turn some people off on a regular station, but it seems perfect for word of mouth through streaming.
 

AnotherDayAnotherDollar

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Platy said:
If it ends up in Disney streaming service there is a huge chance it will reach Netflix here in my country, since it will still have disney/marvel movies and stuff =D

Also .... please someone leak the pilot ? =x
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Disney is gonna pull stuff from netflix worldwide, I think.

Matter of fact, they already have a beta of sorts for their streaming channel in the UK and Ireland. I would think they would launch overseas before the US because of the contracts they have in the US.
 
Platy

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AnotherDayAnotherDollar said:
Disney is gonna pull stuff from netflix worldwide, I think.

Matter of fact, they already have a beta of sorts for their streaming channel in the UK and Ireland. I would think they would launch overseas before the US because of the contracts they have in the US.
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Brazilian Netflix twitter explicitly said they didn't "break up" like his USA cousin.

This can change later but as yet, the official news is that brazilian netflix is safe
 
hodayathink

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People are finding it just fine for DuckTales, because the ratings for that are through the roof.

As for this, I'm glad it's moving to a channel/service I've actually heard of.
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You've probably heard of Freeform, it's just a rebranded ABC Family, which has actually shown the ability to maintain popular shows (Pretty Little Liars, for example). And are Ducktales ratings through the roof for cable, or through the roof period? Because there's a very big difference between the two.
 
EvilChameleon

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hodayathink said:
You've probably heard of Freeform, it's just a rebranded ABC Family, which has actually shown the ability to maintain popular shows (Pretty Little Liars, for example). And are Ducktales ratings through the roof for cable, or through the roof period? Because there's a very big difference between the two.
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Oh really? I thought it was a new channel. Oops.

As for DuckTales, I'll have to find the link with the ratings.
 
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