Netflix producing films and TV shows based on ‘The Elf on the Shelf’
Our favorite streaming service, Netflix, is going to be producing live-action films, TV shows and animated cartoons based on The Elf on the Shelf. Many have a love / hate relationship with this particular elf, cherished by some as being cute and cuddly – and resented by others as being a rat /snitch to The Clause and the one who fills Santa in on who has been naughty or nice every holiday season.
According to Yahoo!, Netflix formed a partnership with The Lumistella Company, which makes “The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition” children’s book and will produce content based on all of its other brands including Elf Pets and Elf Mates.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Netflix to create immersive and engaging original stories of Santa’s North Pole while providing heartfelt family-entertainment to fans all over the world,” Bell, co-CEO and chief creative officer of The Lumistella Company, said in a statement.
“We are also pleased that fans in North America don’t have to wait to delve into the world of The Elf on the Shelf and their friendly Elf Pets, with the streaming giant carrying our newest animated Elf Pets titles this Christmas. We relish the opportunity to collaborate with Netflix to bring joyful family moments to life. This moment is a dream come true.”
Back in 2005, Chanda Bell, Christa Pitts, and Carol Aebersold, came up with the idea behind “The Elf on the Shelf,” and created and published the now iconic children’s book on their own. The creators will be joining the Netflix producers in the upcoming productions. Earlier this year, Chanda Bell said:
“We had been chased by Hollywood for the last five or eight years, but we weren’t sure what story we wanted to tell.” It looks like Netflix was able to help them get some creative ideas going because there’s about to be a lot more of The Elf on the Shelf in the near future.
“We got to work on a backstory, and essentially what we’re bringing is a whole universe of characters, a franchise in need of an entertainment industry partner to bring it to life,” said Bell. ~ Movieweb
On October 9, Netflix posted:
‘Twas early October and the crew at Netflix were already keen for a holiday fix.
Though some said, “Too early! It’s too warm to care,” the crew knew a special guest soon would be there.
No longer a secret to keep for themself… What’s heading to Netflix? The Elf on the Shelf!
Throughout the North Pole, the work has begun on series, and movies, and specials to run.
Animation… live action… both will appear to deliver the world some holiday cheer.
In Tokyo. In Mumbai. From Montreal to Rome.
On a plane, on a train or in the comfort of home.
Whatever the name that you’ve given your elf, soon Scout Elves will stream from Netflix’s shelf!
Santa’s own press room was quick to provide a glimpse of what’s coming, and stated with pride:
“We’re thrilled to share stories of our North Pole friends, bringing tales from the region where joy never ends! The Elf Pets, our pals, will join us, of course!
You’ll get brand-new stories, straight from the source! Our love for the world will be easy to see,
You’ll soon hear us sing in Italian, Thai and Hindi.
While we’re hard at work creating more stories and cheer, there’s two Elf Pets specials on Netflix this year!”
(Source: Netflix)
~ Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Connect with Richard on Facebook and Twitter
