Netflix Orders Five Dr. Seuss-Inspired Animated Preschool Series & Specials

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Netflix is expanding its preschool programming with five new animated series and specials inspired by beloved Dr. Seuss books, including One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish; The Sneetches; Horton Hears A Who!; Wacky Wednesday and Thidwick The Big-Hearted Moose.The deal expands the partnership between Netflix and Dr.

Seuss Enterprises following the launch of the critically acclaimed animated series Green Eggs and Ham in 2019, which premieres its second season April 8.Dustin Ferrer (Esme & Roy, Shimmer & Shine) will serve as showrunner across all five, and additional showrunners will be revealed in the coming weeks.The line-up will serve as an anchor for Netflix’s expanded focus on preschool. “Introducing concepts of foundational learning, this new slate of programming will explore themes of diversity and respect for others all told through fun and engaging stories that incorporate the whimsical humor, distinctive visuals and rhythmic style of Dr.

Seuss,” Netflix said in its release.“Netflix is a trusted home for characters kids love, and generations of kids love the characters imagined by Dr.

Seuss. 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,” said Heather Tilert, Director of Preschool Content, Netflix.Susan Brandt, President and CEO of Dr.