Barack Obama Says His and Michelle’s Production Company Higher Ground Will Go Independent After Netflix Deal Ends
Yahoo News UK • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground, is transitioning from an exclusive partnership with Netflix to operating independently, allowing collaborations with multiple studios.
- The announcement was made by Barack Obama during an event in Philadelphia celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary, where both Obamas discussed their work with Higher Ground.
- Higher Ground had an exclusive producing deal with Netflix since 2018, recently extended to a multiyear first-look deal for film and TV projects, but has started developing projects with other platforms like HBO.
- Notable Higher Ground projects with Netflix include Oscar-nominated films Rustin, American Symphony, Crip Camp, and the Emmy-winning American Factory, as well as series like Bodkin and Leave the World Behind.
- The Philadelphia event also featured prominent figures such as Joe and Jill Biden, Bill and Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush, and various celebrities from entertainment and sports.
