The latest Netflix competitor is coming from… Chick-Fil-A – and its got the creator of 13 Reasons Why on board
From chicken to chick flicks
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It looks likeNetflixhas found another competitor in the form of…Chick-Fil-A? The American fast food giant has plans to fly the coop by launching its own streaming service – and the creator of13 Reasons Whyis involved.
Deadlinehas reported that Chick-Fil-A is moving rapidly into the entertainment space with plans to launch original content for its own streaming platform. According to the publication, the chain restaurant has been working with a number of major production companies and studios to create “family-friendly shows.” Chick-Fil-A is reportedly focused on developing original unscripted content (ie, reality shows), but is also in talks to license and acquire titles.
The budgets for the reality shows is believed to be in the range of $400,000 per half-hour episode, and there are also rumors of scripted projects and animated titles in the works. Move overbest Netflix shows, we might need a new guide to the best Chick-Fil-A shows.
Chick-Fil-A to Flick-Fil-A
Chick-Fil-A’s streaming service is expected to launch later this year and television executive Brian Gibson, who worked on The History Channel’sTop Gearremake andThe X Factoron Fox, is reportedly in charge of the programming for the streamer.
The fledgling streamer already has some shows in development, including from producer Michael Sugar’s Sugar23, which is behind Netflix drama series13 Reasons Why, which as reportedly received a 10-episode order There will also be a family-friendly gameshow from Glassman Media, which produces the popular NBC gameshowThe Wall.
A source apparently told Deadline that it was a positive move for the reality TV industry, a genre that’s been dwindling in recent years, while another source revealed that it “was a good opportunity.” Chick-Fil-A isn’t the first company to dive into the unfamiliar waters of the entertainment industry, with the likes of Lyft andAirbnb producing seriessuch as gameshowLucky Lyftand MTV documentaryGay Chorus Deep South.There’s also a long history of surprising streamers: free service Crackle has long been owned by Chicken Soup for the Soul, as was Redbox.
Chick-Fil-A may be known forits chicken sandwiches, but it already produced a series of short animated films, collectibles, and experiences calledStories of Evergreen Hillsfor its own website, as well as children’s puzzles and games (there’s a 1000 piece chicken sandwich-shaped puzzle you can enjoy).
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Now the question remains: which fast-food chain will be next to compete againstthe best streaming service? Is Dunkin' Donuts going to become Dunkin' Shownuts, or will Pizza Hut transform into Pizza Hub? Only time will tell.
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After graduating with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, Grace dived into the world of entertainment where she started writing all about the must-watch shows and movies at What To Watch. Now Grace is on her next writing adventure at TechRadar, where she uses her expertise to help readers keep up to date on the biggest TV shows and movies in the ever-changing world of streaming. If she’s not writing about her passion for entertainment, you’ll find her watching reality shows while feasting on chocolate.
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