CATAN Movies and TV Series Based on Popular Board Game in the Works at Netflix
Netflix has secured the global rights to the board game empire of Catan. The streaming giant is now developing projects based on the beloved game across film and both scripted and unscripted TV, as well as both live-action and animation.
All projects will be produced by Darren Kyman from game publisher asmodee, Pete Fenlon of Catan Studios (an asmodee studio), and Guido and Benjamin Teuber, the sons of Catan inventor Klaus Teuber. Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment will also produce.
Klaus Teuber originally released Catan in 1995 under the name The Settlers of Catan. Since then, the game has become a phenomenon, selling over 45 million copies worldwide and having been translated into over 40 languages.
In the game, players reach the fictional island of Catan, where they must acquire resources and grow their settlements, ultimately acquiring victory points in order to win.
“Millions of people are enjoying Catan since it was created and for many, it remains a gateway to modern board gaming. I’m thrilled to see the game expanding to a larger audience who will discover the richness of its universe, I find it exciting for the future of the brand.” said Thomas Koegler, CEO of asmodee.
“It’s also a testament that board gaming is truly part of pop culture and a popular form of entertainment in everyone’s homes, and I’m delighted to continue asmodee’s relationship with Netflix.”
“When our father Klaus Teuber first introduced Catan thirty years ago, he imagined an aspirational world where people would gather by trading, building and settling together — both at the table and beyond it,” said Benjamin and Guido Teuber, co-CEOs of Catan GmbH.
“This collaboration with Netflix marks an exciting new chapter in that journey. For three decades, Catan has connected families and friends around the world. Now, we’re thrilled to see it inspire storytelling on a global stage — staying true to our father’s vision of creativity, strategy and human connection.”
“Anyone who has played Catan knows that the intense strategy at the core of the game has endless opportunities for some serious drama,” said Jinny Howe, head of scripted series, US and Canada, for Netflix.
“We’re thrilled to partner across series, features, animation, and games to bring this world to life for hardcore ‘Settlers’ and new fans alike.”
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via: Variety