Netflix Original Series Based on the Epic Adventures of Marco Polo to Premiere in Late 2014
Weinstein Company production to be helmed by directors Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg of the Academy Award-nominated Best Foreign Film "Kon-Tiki"
Jan 14, 2014
The epic adventures of Marco Polo, a kinetic tale of high politics, masterful manipulation and deadly warfare among clashing empires, will premiere exclusively for Netflix members to watch instantly in all Netflix territories in late 2014.
The famed explorer's journey takes him to the center of a brutal war in 13th century China, a world replete with astonishing martial arts, sexual intrigue, political skullduggery and spectacular battles and comes from directorsJoachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg (Kon-Tiki, Max Manus: Man of War), executive producer and director Dan Minahan (Game of Thrones, True Blood) and executive producer and creator John Fusco (Young Guns, Hidalgo).
Produced by The Weinstein Company (TWC), the nine chapter chronicle will begin shooting soon at the new Pinewood Studios, Malaysia, featuring a global cast.
"John Fusco and his team have created a timeless tale of power, adventure, betrayal and lust that combines deft storytelling and cinematic ambition," said Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer. "It is a fantastic addition to our slate of original series, both because of its quality and because it is the kind of gripping action-adventure that Netflix members love."
Commented TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein: "With the glowing success of series like House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, it's clear that Netflix is breaking tremendous ground in the realm of streaming original content. We could not be more excited to partner with them on this project, along with the creative tour de force of John Fusco and his talented team."
Weinstein Company production to be helmed by directors Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg of the Academy Award-nominated Best Foreign Film "Kon-Tiki"
Jan 14, 2014
The epic adventures of Marco Polo, a kinetic tale of high politics, masterful manipulation and deadly warfare among clashing empires, will premiere exclusively for Netflix members to watch instantly in all Netflix territories in late 2014.
The famed explorer's journey takes him to the center of a brutal war in 13th century China, a world replete with astonishing martial arts, sexual intrigue, political skullduggery and spectacular battles and comes from directorsJoachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg (Kon-Tiki, Max Manus: Man of War), executive producer and director Dan Minahan (Game of Thrones, True Blood) and executive producer and creator John Fusco (Young Guns, Hidalgo).
Produced by The Weinstein Company (TWC), the nine chapter chronicle will begin shooting soon at the new Pinewood Studios, Malaysia, featuring a global cast.
"John Fusco and his team have created a timeless tale of power, adventure, betrayal and lust that combines deft storytelling and cinematic ambition," said Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer. "It is a fantastic addition to our slate of original series, both because of its quality and because it is the kind of gripping action-adventure that Netflix members love."
Commented TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein: "With the glowing success of series like House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, it's clear that Netflix is breaking tremendous ground in the realm of streaming original content. We could not be more excited to partner with them on this project, along with the creative tour de force of John Fusco and his talented team."
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I will definitely be watching!
ReplyDeleteNetflix will be needing their own section on this site soon with all their upcoming shows.
ReplyDeleteI remember the 1982 mini-series of the same name.. It was quite good for its time.
ReplyDeleteIf they can fill out the cast nicely this should be a fun show to watch!
I hope. XD
Or maybe a "Streaming Only" section since there are other sites streaming exclusive content.
ReplyDeleteI've watched "Blue" from Wiggs YouTube channel, "CHOSEN" on Crackle.com and of course a number of Amazon,Netflix series.Some others I think too.....I forget ..since I downloaded after they aired (Shhhh).
Yeah streaming would make sense it seems to be the way a lot of new shows are going.
ReplyDeleteAlpha House on Amazon is hilarious! Netflix has many of my favorite series from 2013, Arrested Development, House of Cards, ext.
ReplyDeleteYep, I watch and love all 3 shows you mentioned. Plus I watch Lilyhammer and love it... and i watched and somewhat enjoyed Hemlock Grove as well...
ReplyDeleteOh Yahoo's Burning Love is fun too.
ETA:
I was just reading about streaming only series (in the US) and realized I watched and LOVE another show that is on Hulu called "The Booth at the End" starring Xander Berkley!
I think it aired on CityTV or HBO Canada originally though.