Netflix will be adding the "Pokémon" anime TV series and movies to their library.
The streaming service will provide the following "Pokémon" series beginning on March 1, Deadline reports:
"The deal includes the first season of the TV series Pokémon: Indigo League, Pokemon: Black & White season and two feature-length Pokémon movies. The Pokémon: Black & White season will be available in all Netflix territories including the U.S., Canada, Latin America, the Nordics, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands. The first season of Pokémon animation, Pokémon: Indigo League, will also be available in the U.S, Canada, the UK, and Ireland."
The news comes off the heels of Netflix's announcement of their company joining forces with Marvel to film a new superhero series in New York City. According to TheWrap, "Disney CEO Bob Iger and Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in Times Square on Wednesday the City will be accommodating filming for the Marvel series."
The Netflix exclusive series be 13 episodes revolving around four characters: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist.
"Since 2008 Disney has directly contributed almost half a billion dollars to New York's economy through television and film production, along with approximately 9,000 jobs for New Yorkers," Iger said. "The Governor's policies make this great state a more affordable and attractive location, opening the door for even greater economic investment and job creation for New Yorkers. Our Marvel series for Netflix will inject millions directly into the local economy and create hundreds of new jobs."
The Netflix-Marvel partnership will reportedly bring in thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in revenue to the City.
"According to the state's release, the series should create at least 3,000 jobs, including 400 full-time jobs," TheWrap reports. "The governor's office estimates that production in New York State this year should generate $2.11 billion in spending, while companies recoup $477 million."
