Author: Natalie Jarvey

August 23, 2016 6:00am PT by Natalie Jarvey

‘Quantico’  Courtesy of ABC

Both seasons of John Ridley’s ‘American Crime’ are now streaming in the U.S.

Netflix is adding a pair of ABC dramas to its exclusive subscription streaming lineup. 

The streamer has struck deals with ABC Studios to become the sole U.S. subscription video home of Quantico and American Crime. Both shows, which also stream on ABC.com and the WatchABC app, are available to stream in full beginning Tuesday, Aug. 23. 

Quantico, which stars Priyanka Chopra as an FBI recruit who is blamed for a deadly terrorist attack, debuted its freshman season last September. It returns Sept. 25 on ABC with Blair Underwood signed on as a new series regular. 

John Ridley’s anthology drama American Crime has aired two seasons on ABC, both of which are now available on Netflix. Felicity Huffman, Timothy Hutton and Regina King are returning for a third season, which will be set in North Carolina and focus on labor issues.

American Crime has been an award show staple since its 2015 release, with 10 nominations at the 2015 Primetime Emmys and a win for Regina King in the supporting actress in a limited series or movie category. The show is up for four Emmys this year. 

Netflix is already the exclusive subscription streaming home to all past seasons of ABC’s Shondaland shows — Scandal, How to Get Away With Murder and Grey’s Anatomy. The deal for Quantico and American Crime comes on the heels of an expansive pact between Netflix and the CW that will see new seasons of the broadcast network’s shows, including critical darlings Jane the Virgin and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, stream exclusively on Netflix eight days after each show’s season finale. 

 Netflix American Crime Quantico

August 23, 2016 6:00am PT by Natalie Jarvey

‘Quantico’  Courtesy of ABC

Both seasons of John Ridley’s ‘American Crime’ are now streaming in the U.S.

Netflix is adding a pair of ABC dramas to its exclusive streaming lineup. 

The streamer has struck deals with ABC Studios to become the sole U.S. subscription video home of Quantico and American Crime. Both shows are available to stream in full beginning Tuesday, Aug. 23. 

Quantico, which stars Priyanka Chopra as an FBI recruit who is blamed for a deadly terrorist attack, debuted its freshman season last September. It returns Sept. 25 on ABC with Blair Underwood signed on as a new series regular. 

John Ridley’s anthology drama American Crime has aired two seasons on ABC, both of which are now available on Netflix. Felicity Huffman, Timothy Hutton and Regina King are returning for a third season, which will be set in North Carolina and focus on labor issues.

American Crime has been an award show staple since its 2015 release, with 10 nominations at the 2015 Primetime Emmys and a win for Regina King in the supporting actress in a limited series or movie category. The show is up for four Emmys this year. 

Netflix is already the exclusive subscription streaming home to all past seasons of ABC’s Shondaland shows — Scandal, How to Get Away With Murder and Grey’s Anatomy. The deal for Quantico and American Crime comes on the heels of an expansive pact between Netflix and the CW that will see new seasons of the broadcast network’s shows, including critical darlings Jane the Virgin and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, stream exclusively on Netflix eight days after each show’s season finale. 

 Netflix American Crime Quantico

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August 11, 2016 6:00am PT by Natalie Jarvey

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‘American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story’ will use footage and photos from Hefner’s personal archives.

Amazon is giving Hugh Hefner the docuseries treatment. 

The streamer announced Thursday that it has ordered 13 episodes of American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story. Slated for a 2017 premiere, American Playboy will combine footage and scrapbooks from Hefner’s personal archive with interviews and cinematic reenactments to tell the story of the founding of Playboy and explore Hefner’s role in shaping American culture. 

“Although Hugh Hefner is an iconic figure known worldwide, most people may not be aware of the impact he has had on some of this country’s most important social revolutions,” said Amazon Studios unscripted head Conrad Riggs. “We are excited to bring Prime members the untold story of Mr. Hefner’s remarkable life and his contributions to modern American history.”

Hefner has been involved in the project, sharing first-person accounts and never-before-told stories. “It has been a long road in finding the right partners to tell the full story of Playboy as it has unfolded over these past 63 years,” said Hefner. “I’m pleased that this docuseries will shed light on what has been an incredible journey and the voice Playboy has had in the discussion of our ever-changing culture. Just as importantly, my hope is that it will inspire others to pursue their dreams.”

The series is being produced by Stephen David Entertainment and Alta Loma Entertainment. Stephen David executive produces along with Peter Jaysen and Dick Rosenzweig. Shirley Escott and Tim Kelly serve as co-executive producers. 

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