Eight-episode tentpole series, starring
Christian Slater and Joy Bryant, to debut for free on The Roku
Channel in early 2024
Today, Roku, the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S.*,
announced it has landed the exclusive, premiere U.S. rights to “The
Spiderwick Chronicles,” the television adaptation of the
globally-acclaimed book series of the same name by Tony DiTerlizzi
and Holly Black. Produced by Paramount Television Studios &
20th Television, the eight-episode Roku Original series will debut
on The Roku Channel in early 2024. The wildly popular fantasy
adventure novels are #1 New York Times best-sellers with 20 million
copies sold and have been translated in over 30 countries.
“The Spiderwick Chronicles” follows the coming-of-age story of
the Grace Family, as they move from New York to Michigan and into
their family’s ancestral home. Upon arrival, the family not only
uncovers mysteries hidden inside their great grandfather’s
Spiderwick Estate, but also discovers a secret, fantastical world
around them.
“It is an honor to bring The Spiderwick Chronicles, a
spectacular adventure-filled story led by the incredible Christian
Slater and Joy Bryant, exclusively to The Roku Channel,” said
Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals, Roku Media. “We cannot
wait to introduce this exquisitely crafted series, imagined by a
world-class creative team, to millions of streamers."
“We are elated that The Spiderwick Chronicles has found a new
home and want to thank The Roku Channel for their passionate
partnership,” said Nicole Clemens, President of Paramount
Television Studios and Paramount+ Original Scripted Series.
“Our showrunner Aron Eli Coleite has crafted a beautiful series
full of all the enchantment that made the books so beloved, and we
can’t wait for audiences to meet these wonderful characters.”
An ensemble cast of actors bring the series’ beloved characters
to life including Joy Bryant as “Helen Grace"; Noah
Cottrell as “Simon Grace"; Lyon Daniels as “Jared
Grace”; Mychala Lee as “Mallory Grace”; Jack Dylan
Grazer as the voice of “Thimbletack” and Christian
Slater as “Mulgarath.”
“The Spiderwick Chronicles" is executive produced by Aron Eli
Coleite, who also serves as showrunner, along with Kat Coiro, who
directs the first two episodes of the series. Tony DiTerlizzi,
Holly Black, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell, D.J. Goldberg,
Julie Kane-Ritsch and Grace Gilroy also executive produce. Produced
by Paramount Television Studios & 20th Television, Paramount
Global Content Distribution distributes the series
internationally.
"The Spiderwick Chronicles” joins Roku’s growing slate of Roku
Originals including “WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story,” “The Great
American Baking Show,” “Die Hart 2: Die Harter,” “Meet Me in
Paris,” “Honest Renovations,” “Morimoto’s Sushi Master” and more.
From award-winning scripted entertainment and engaging
documentaries to new breakout unscripted series, Roku Originals
gives viewers free access to bold, fresh entertainment from the
biggest names in Hollywood.
Launched in 2017, The Roku Channel is the home of free and
premium entertainment on the Roku platform. In Q4 2022, The Roku
Channel reached U.S. households with an estimated 100 million
people. The Roku Channel is a top-five channel on the Roku platform
by active account reach and streaming hour engagement (Q2 2023).
Today, The Roku Channel features a diverse lineup of more than
80,000 free movies and programs and more than 400 free live linear
television channels in the U.S. It licenses and distributes content
from more than 250 partners.
About Roku
Roku pioneered streaming on TV. We connect users to the content
they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large
audiences, and provide advertisers with unique capabilities to
engage consumers. Roku TV™ models, Roku streaming players, and
TV-related audio devices are available in various countries around
the world through direct retail sales and/or licensing arrangements
with TV OEM brands. Roku-branded TVs and Roku Smart Home products
are sold exclusively in the United States. Roku also operates The
Roku Channel, the home of free and premium entertainment with
exclusive access to Roku Originals. The Roku Channel is available
in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Roku
is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., U.S.A.
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respective holders.
*By hours streamed (Hypothesis Group: December 2022)
About Paramount Television
Studios
Paramount Television Studios (PTVS) is a leading content studio,
developing and financing a wide range of cutting-edge and
entertaining television programs across all media platforms for
distribution worldwide. New programming from PTVS includes a
reimagining of the 80s cultural touchtone FATAL ATTRACTION and the
second season of JOE PICKETT, both for Paramount+, as well the
final season of TOM CLANCY’S JACK RYAN starring John Krasinski for
Prime Video. Next up from PTVS are two series for Prime Video: the
highly anticipated second season of REACHER and a new thriller
based on the Alex Cross book series, CROSS. PTVS is also producing
Taika Waititi’s TIME BANDITS and BEFORE starring Billy Crystal for
Apple TV+ and THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, based on the popular book
series, for The Roku Channel. Paramount Television Studios is a
subsidiary of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA), a global content
company with premier television, film, and digital entertainment
brands.
About 20th Television
One of the Disney Television Studios, 20th Television is a
prolific supplier of entertainment programming, including Hulu’s
most-watched comedy ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING from Steve Martin,
John Hoffman and Dan Fogelman; the Disney+ hit holiday series THE
SANTA CLAUSES starring Tim Allen from Jack Burditt; and upcoming
PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS from bestselling author Rick
Riordan and Jon Steinberg; and critically acclaimed limited series
THE DROPOUT starring Amanda Seyfried and from Liz Meriwether, and
DOPESICK from Danny Strong and starring Michael Keaton; ABC’s
award-winning hit comedy ABBOTT ELEMENTARY from Quinta Brunson, NOT
DEAD YET starring Gina Rodriguez, and WILL TRENT starring Ramón
Rodriguez; FX’s hit THE OLD MAN from Jon Steinberg and starring
Jeff Bridges, its blockbuster series AMERICAN HORROR STORY from
Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, and the FEUD anthology series from
Ryan Murphy; top network drama 9-1-1 in its new home at ABC and its
spinoff, 9-1-1: LONE STAR, at FOX from Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
and Tim Minear. In addition to dozens of others. 20th Television
shows have amassed a collective 1,996 Emmy nominations and 226
wins, as well as multiple Golden Globes, Humanitas Prizes and
Peabody Awards. The studio’s landmark series from its 70-year
library include such classics as BATMAN, THIS IS US, MODERN FAMILY,
HOMELAND, M*A*S*H, GLEE, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, BONES, EMPIRE,
FRESH OFF THE BOAT, 24, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, NEW GIRL and THE
X-FILES.
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