Netflix expands deal with 'Bridgerton' producer Shonda Rhimes
Netflix on Thursday expanded its deal with "Bridgerton" television producer Shonda Rhimes, adding feature films, gaming and live events to its pact with her company.
BY KAITLYN HUAMANI
Updated 6:16 AM GMT+5:45, June 13, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After organizers for Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest said Joey Chestnut wouldn’t compete this year because of a deal with a rival brand, Netflix swiftly announced a new hot dog-eating competition that will feature Chestnut and his “fiercest rival.”
Chestnut, a 16-time hot dog-eating champion, will face off with his frequent Nathan’s competitor, Takeru Kobayashi, in a live Netflix special on Sept. 2, the streamer announced Wednesday.
The contest, titled “Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef,” will feature...
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