Netflix Orders Dr. Seuss-Inspired Series and Specials to Anchor Expanded Preschool Content Slate

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Cynthia Littleton Business EditorNetflix is going deep on Dr. Seuss. The streamer has ordered three animated series and two specials inspired by classic works from the beloved author that will anchor an expanded slate of content aimed at preschoolers.Netflix has ordered series based on “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” “Wacky Wednesday” and “Horton Hears a Who!” from Dr.

Seuss Enterprises, the San Diego-based company that manages the canon of timeless children’s books. Animated specials are in the works for “The Sneetches” and “Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose.”Dustin Ferrer, an alum of PBS’ “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” and HBO’s “Esme and Roy,” will serve as a supervising showrunner for the five projects.

He’ll work with showrunners to be named later for each of the series and specials. Netflix is amping up its offerings for the sippy-cup set because success in this arena can be a good way to keep engagement and multi-generational usage high among families.“Netflix is a trusted home for characters kids love, and generations of kids love the characters imagined by Dr.

Seuss,” said Heather Tilert, Netflix’s director of preschool content. “These beloved stories have been a core part of families’ libraries for many years and it gives me great pride that we are bringing them to our catalog of Netflix shows, in a fresh and modern way that resonates with audiences today.”The pact for five high-profile new projects comes at a busy time of growth for Dr.