The Super Mario Bros. movie directors head to Netflix

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Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath, directors of the 'Super Mario Bros.' movie, have signed an overall deal with Netflix to develop animated series and films. The agreement follows the success of their previous projects, including the 'Teen Titans Go!' series, which have garnered significant viewership on the platform.

Coverage varies in emphasis, with The Hollywood Reporter focusing on the directors' past successes and the implications of their new partnership with Netflix, suggesting a strategic move for the streaming service. In contrast, both TheWrap and Polygon provide a more straightforward account of the deal without delving into the broader context of the directors' previous work or its impact on Netflix's content strategy.

No outlet has addressed the potential implications of this deal for Netflix's competition in the animated content space, which could provide valuable context for understanding the significance of Jelenic and Horvath's partnership. This omission may reflect a blind spot in the coverage, particularly among left-leaning sources that typically emphasize industry trends.