Netflix Can Now Make a Settlers of Catan Movie and Series
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Fans of Catan will "lose their minds" over Netflix's new multitude of projects based on the venerable strategy board game. The streamer has announced a whole "slate" of adaptations of Catan, scripted, unscripted, live action, and animated coming to its service.
Netflix struck a deal with gaming publisher Asmodee to develop “Catan,” the hugely popular board game, into film and television projects, the companies announced Tuesday, as film studios increasingly bet on attracting audiences with game adaptations—especially video games.
Original content is struggling more than ever in the film and series landscape. To reach the largest possible audience, film studios and streaming services are increasingly relying on established brands from various sectors to adapt them for the big screen or small screens.