Proximity Media and Netflix: A New Era of Original Storytelling
Proximity Media, a media company co-founded by Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian, has entered into an exclusive multi-year partnership with Netflix to develop TV series for the streaming platform. The company previously had a TV deal with Disney, which ended earlier this year. Proximity Media's television division has worked on projects such as Marvel's "Ironheart," the National Geographic docuseries "Hurricane Katrina: A Race Against Time," and the animated "Black Panther" spinoff "Eyes of Wakanda."
The founders of Proximity Media expressed their excitement about the partnership with Netflix, highlighting their goal of telling event-driven stories that shed light on often overlooked subjects. They praised Netflix for its commitment to supporting unique creators and original storytelling. The company's television division, led by Simone Harris, has garnered acclaim for its innovative storytelling, and they look forward to collaborating with Netflix to bring new stories to audiences worldwide.
Netflix's head of U.S. and Canada scripted series, Jinny Howe, commended Proximity Media for its track record of championing visionary creators and producing compelling stories that resonate with global audiences. She welcomed the entire Proximity team to Netflix and expressed enthusiasm for collaborating on future groundbreaking series with Nne Ebong and the studio team.
Ryan Coogler, known for his success with "Sinners" and the "Black Panther" movies, recently won his first Oscar for best original screenplay. His wife, Zinzi Coogler, a Golden Globe-winning producer, has worked on projects like "Sinners," "Ironheart," and "Judas and the Black Messiah." Sev Ohanian, a Golden Globe-winning screenwriter and producer, has credits including "Searching," "Run," and "Missing," and also produced "Sinners" with his Proximity partners.
In conclusion, Proximity Media's partnership with Netflix marks a new chapter in their storytelling journey, bringing together innovative creators and original content for audiences worldwide. The collaboration between these two creative powerhouses is set to deliver a fresh slate of groundbreaking series that will captivate viewers and push the boundaries of storytelling.