Chelsea Handler will join together with Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) to create an all-new talk show for the world’s leading Internet TV network. Beginning in early 2016, the show will debut simultaneously in all Netflix territories.
The new talk show will feature an updated format that still encompasses Chelsea’s unfiltered opinions on topical entertainment and cultural issues, as well as her signature guest interviews.
But first, on October 10, Netflix will premiere Handler’s first one hour stand-up comedy performance based on her tour, “Uganda Be Kidding Me” Live. She will be taping the special in Chicago on Friday June 20th at the Harris Theater.
“I’m more excited than I’ve been in awhile, and the team at Netflix is the most forward thinking, alert group I’ve sat down with in ages,” said Chelsea.
In 2015, Chelsea will create four new docu-comedy specials exclusively for Netflix featuring her efforts to gain a better understanding on a variety of subjects ranging from NASCAR to politics and from Silicon Valley to the NBA draft.
Handler will produce the stand-up special, docu-comedy specials and new talk show along with her partners in Borderline Amazing, Tom Brunelle and Brad Wollack.
“The Internet has disrupted many of the conventions of traditional television and together with Chelsea Handler, Netflix is looking forward to reimagining the late night talk show for the on-demand generation,” said Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos.
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