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Netflix Signs Major Deal with Ben Affleck & Matt Damon
3 Mar
Summary
- Artists Equity inks multi-year deal with Netflix for film production.
- The partnership follows the success of their film 'The Rip' on Netflix.
- Future projects include Affleck's directorial feature 'Animals'.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company, Artists Equity, has entered into a multi-year agreement with Netflix, formalizing a strategic partnership for film development, production, and distribution. This collaboration signifies a key step for Artists Equity, which aims to be a comprehensive studio capable of managing the entire creative process for its projects.
The new deal follows the significant success of Artists Equity's first Netflix feature, 'The Rip.' Released on January 16, the film spent three weeks as the number one movie on Netflix's Global Weekly Top 10, accumulating 112.3 million views within its first six weeks. This success has validated the studio's innovative approach and its synergy with Netflix's global audience.
Under this expanded partnership, Netflix will be the primary platform for Artists Equity's films. Audiences can anticipate the release of Affleck's next directorial effort, 'Animals,' later this year. The film features a star-studded cast and is expected to be another major collaboration between Artists Equity and Netflix, building on the momentum of 'The Rip.'
