US EditionObama says Higher Ground production company to go independent
The Obamas’ production company will keep working with Netflix on existing projects while developing new series and films with other studios.
- On Saturday, April 18, former President Barack Obama announced that Higher Ground, the production company he runs with Michelle Obama, will become independent when its current Netflix deal expires later this year.
- Higher Ground launched in 2018 with an exclusive Netflix deal, later transitioning to a first-look agreement in 2024 to expand its production reach.
- The company has greenlit 24 projects, including the Oscar-winning documentary 'American Factory' and 'Rustin,' which Obama called 'an example of the kinds of stories we've told.'
- Operating independently, Higher Ground plans to work with various studios rather than pursuing a new studio pack after the current agreement concludes.
- The Obamas are developing the seven-episode series 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' with Seinfeld co-creator Larry David, slated to debut on HBO this summer.
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The New York LedgerObama production company Higher Ground to go independent amid leadership shake-up
Barack and Michelle Obama's production company Higher Ground will transition to an independent operation when its current Netflix deal expires later this year -- a move that comes after a string of senior executive departures that has reshaped the company's leadership heading into its next chapter.
Obama says Higher Ground production company to go independent
Former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama’s production company Higher Ground will go independent after launching with Netflix after eight years, multiple outlets reported. In a Saturday interview with historian Jon Meacham at an event in Philadelphia honoring America’s 250th anniversary, the former president indicated “we were” in a partnership with Netflix,” Deadline…
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama's Production Company 'Higher Ground' to Go Independent After Netflix Deal Ends
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Barack Obama, Michelle Obamas production company Higher Ground to go independent after Netflix deal ends
Former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's production company, 'Higher Ground', is set to go independent, especially when its current first-look deal with Netflix is up later this year.
Barack and Michelle Obama's Production Studio Higher Ground To Go Independent
Higher Ground, Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, is set to become independent following a long partnership with Netflix. Barack Obama announced the change while on stage in Philadelphia on Saturday, at History Channel's special edition of HistoryTalks, held to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
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