Well, this can be a bummer.
Disney+ has pulled the plug on its TV adaptation of the Spiderwick Chronicles.
Deadline shared the unlucky information over the weekend, revealing that every one eight episodes had been accomplished previous to the choice.
That means the present will grow to be just like the numerous initiatives scrapped by streaming networks this 12 months, together with the Batgirl film.
The transfer comes as Disney+ reevaluates its streaming technique, and Deadline revealed that the collection is a part of the content material write-off introduced in May.
Disney+ not too long ago purged numerous authentic collection and films from its platform, together with the Willow sequel collection.
“We are in the process of reviewing the content on our DTC services to align with the strategic changes in our approach to content curation,” Disney CFO Christine McCarthy stated on the time.
“As a result, we will be removing certain content from our streaming platforms, and currently expect to take an impairment charge of approximately $1.5 to $1.8 billion.”
In latest months, Disney+ has canceled a number of collection unrelated to its Star Wars and Marvel franchises.
Most not too long ago, Doogie Kamealoha, M.D., received the chop after two seasons.
The Spiderwick Chronicles landed a proper pickup on Disney+ Day in 2021, and manufacturing received underway fairly rapidly after the announcement.
The silver lining is that the collection comes from Paramount Television Studios and twentieth Television, that means it might now be shopped to different platforms.
At a time when content material is slowly drying out because of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, the present may discover a residence fairly rapidly.
It will all come all the way down to the phrases of a deal and whether or not platforms consider the model is value what is certain to be a hefty price ticket.
The solid of the already-filmed collection consists of Jack Dylan Grazer, Lyon Daniels, Noah Cottrell, Joy Bryant, Mychala Lee, and Christian Slater.
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