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http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/30/b...er-sequel-netflix-takes-aim-at-hollywood.html

In a first deal of its kind, Netflix and the Weinstein Company said Monday that they planned to release next year’s sequel to the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” simultaneously across the globe on Netflix and a select number of Imax theaters.

The film, a follow-up to Ang Lee’s Academy Award-winning martial arts drama, is the first major motion picture to make its debut on the streaming service and in movie theaters at the same time. It will be available on Aug. 28 at no additional fee to Netflix subscribers and is the first of several films that Netflix is backing that will follow this new model for release. Only Imax is involved; other theater chains will not screen the film.

 

[GK86]

Aww yes, I was waiting for them to branch out to movies.

 

[Succinct Verbosity]

Some of these decisions at Netflix are so delightfully random. I like the fact I can't predict what Netflix is going to create.

 

[JBourne]

I wasn't remotely interested until I saw Donnie Yen. Definitely on my radar now.

 

[Affeinvasion]

I love Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

 

[DOWN]

Now when are they going to make a page for Netflix Originals on their site...

It seems ridiculous that the only way to find the super premium stuff they've made is a wikipedia list of their originals.

 

[SwiftDeath]

I always kind of worry when something so old gets a sequel/follow up. It'll have been 14 years between movie releases. Sin city for comparison was I think 9 years

Here's hoping it's good

 

[Smellycat]

I always kind of worry when something so old gets a sequel/follow up. It'll have been 14 years between movie releases. Sin city for comparison was I think 9 years

Here's hoping it's good

WTF Are you serious? 9 years...

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Interesting choice, though I'm not confident on how the film itself will turn out without Lee.

 

[SolarPowered]

wow

I don't think I can describe my reaction any other way at this point in time. It seemed like the movie covered just about everything it needed to. Should be interesting where they go with sequel.

 

[blame space]

there's a government computer making these decisions

 

[sfedai0]

Thanks you Based Netflix. Also, Donnie Yen=Must Watch.

 

[x-Lundz-x]

This is amazing.

 

[JackLongRod]

Netflix kicking ass and taking names lately

 

[umop_3pisdn]

I don't think I'll bite without Lee on board. I think Crouching Tiger was practically perfect and I think it works well as a standalone.

 

[Discotheque]

don't really care about this movie without ang lee.

 

[SwiftDeath]

WTF Are you serious? 9 years...

I'm pretty sure the first sin city was 2005, and then of course there was one this year that pretty much bombed. They should've released it like 6 years sooner

 

[sn00zer]

Ang Lee has one hell of a varied film career

 

[Orbis Tabula]

there's a government computer making these decisions

I'm pretty sure Netflix uses their movie recommendation engine to decide what movies and shows to make. Like "Hmmm, people seem to really like shows with properties X, Y, and Z...let's make a show about a women's prison. That checks all the boxes." I bet the popularity of Archer and Bob's Burgers on Netflix is the reason they made Bojack Horseman. It's all in the algorithm.

 

[megamerican]

A sequel being done 15 years later without the original director sounds like it would be a straight to VOD deal anyway.

I'm guessing the Sin City box office aided the Weinsteins in their decision.

 

[_Ryo_]

YESSSS, Netflix can now do movie reboots. Let's reboot the Matrix sequels. Only the sequels though, the first movie is perfect as is.

 

[blame space]

I'm pretty sure Netflix uses their movie recommendation engine to decide what movies and shows to make. Like "Hmmm, people seem to really like shows with properties X, Y, and Z...let's make a show about a women's prison. That checks all the boxes." I bet the popularity of Archer and Bob's Burgers on Netflix is the reason they made Bojack Horseman. It's all in the algorithm.

i bet you still think David Fincher's a real person

 

[jackissocool]

I'm pretty sure Netflix uses their movie recommendation engine to decide what movies and shows to make. Like "Hmmm, people seem to really like shows with properties X, Y, and Z...let's make a show about a women's prison. That checks all the boxes." I bet the popularity of Archer and Bob's Burgers on Netflix is the reason they made Bojack Horseman. It's all in the algorithm.

They said the reason they're making the Marvel shows is cause The Avengers movie and superhero cartoons are huge their viewers.

 

[Orbis Tabula]

i bet you still think David Fincher's a real person

Don't be ridiculous. No one would believe that.

 

[Clockw0rk]

is there any chance at all that this sequel will be any good?

crossing fingers

 

[BrokenBox]

Neat news. I await the announcement of the Arrested Development movie now.

Spoiler

And release S4 on Blu-ray, dammit!

 

[googleplex]

Netflix kicking ass and taking names lately

Netflex is the new HBO.

 

[Plywood]

I'm pretty sure Netflix uses their movie recommendation engine to decide what movies and shows to make. Like "Hmmm, people seem to really like shows with properties X, Y, and Z...let's make a show about a women's prison. That checks all the boxes." I bet the popularity of Archer and Bob's Burgers on Netflix is the reason they made Bojack Horseman. It's all in the algorithm.

I couldn't get past the first episode of Bojack though.

 

[GuitarAtomik]

Wait. So who's involved in...

I wasn't remotely interested until I saw Donnie Yen. Definitely on my radar now.

... Sold!

 

[Valhelm]

I love Netflix.

 

[Akahige]

What are the odds this movie is in english?

 

[GuitarAtomik]

Oh shit. And Woo Ping is directing? This will probably be better than the first.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

I don't know how to feel about.....wait, Donnie Yen?

GIVE IT TO ME NOW!

 

[James Woods]

I'll watch it.

 

[Orbis Tabula]

I couldn't get past the first episode of Bojack though.

I never watched it. It seemed kinda lame. But I think that's still why they made it.

 

[Sami+]

Donnie Yen is fucking ace, I'm in.

 

[Dash_]

Bojack gets a lot better past the first episode, but it's a slow burn.

 

[Akahige]

Bojack gets a lot better past the first episode, but it's a slow burn.

Yeah the last 4 or 5 episodes are actually really good.

 

[Kemal86]

I'm really not sure this needed a sequel. The original was so damn good. Will probably watch anyway.

 

[ThatCrazyGuy]

O shit. Didn't know this existed. Love, love, love the first one. Damn. I am excited now.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Got my attention...

 

[hunnies28]

Donnie Yen, mmm interesting.

Then again, I said the same thing about Iceman.

 

[RiZ III]

The thread title is misleading. Netflix isnt "making" these cthd movies. These movies were already being made. I believe netflix is just going to be releasing them on netflix the same time as their theatrical release. CTHD was supposed to be a trilogy I think. Based on some books if I recall.

 

[PhineBuyM3]

I wasn't remotely interested until I saw Donnie Yen. Definitely on my radar now.

Donnie Yen's in this?

 

[Ingueferroque]

Is Netflix expanding to China? The original is one of the only movies I ever fell asleep to in the cinemas.. I guess I was tired?

 

[Tesseract]

krull sequel, let's go

 

[demon]

Eh I burned out on the Chinese wire-fu movies years ago. Interesting nonetheless.

 

[Blablurn]

That's random. But I would watch it.

 

[Daft_Cat]

What are the odds this movie is in english?

With any luck, hopefully next to zero.

 

[DrSlek]

Next in the list of unnecessary sequels...