Netflix and Chill… With the Obamas
From President to Producer, Barack Obama and Wife Michelle Just Signed Multi-Year Deal
Binge-watch with 'bama.
The White House may have been home sweet home to the Obamas for a few years, but now Netflix will be their nest as the Obamas have decided to plunge into producing for the entertainment company. Sure, some may say the current climate from White House provides all the entertainment we can take, but the Obamas are taking their roles as series and features producers for Netflix seriously and strategically.
Their producing efforts will be geared towards "promot(ing) greater empathy and understanding between peoples, and help them share their stories with the entire world." Empathy and understanding are two things this world could use a little more of right now, making the Obamas' mission meaningful and monumental.
Higher Ground Productions, the Obamas' newly-created production company, will produce the Netflix content which will range from scripted to non-scripted, documentaries, docu-series, features, and more.
"Barack and I have always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire us, to make us think differently about the world around us, and to help us open our minds and hearts to others," said Michelle Obama. "Netflix's unparalleled service is a natural fit for the kinds of stories we want to share, and we look forward to starting this exciting new partnership."
Over this multi-year "storytelling partnership" we can be sure to see some impressive must-see television moments. Surely Trump will boast he did it first with The Apprentice, but empathy doesn't quite come across with "You're fired!"
Stay tuned to find out when the first Obama-created Netflix show(s) will be released and how they will take Netflix into a new arena. 'Till then, reminisce as you revisit some Obama moments of the past in pictures.
The Obamas
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So, tell me about Meghan...
Obama and Prince Harry yuk it up as they chit chat about who-knows-what. Surely these two have a lot to discuss as two of the most powerful and famous fellas on the planet. We guess they weren't talking "save the date" though, since Obama was not invited to the royal wedding. Maybe they can come to the first anniversary party.
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We are Family
Barack and Michelle are the parents we always wished we had. Their darling daughters are growing up fast and we fell in love with them as we saw them mature while living in the public eye. These young ladies surely have stellar role models to look up to. They must think it is super-cool that mom and dad are now producers for Netflix!
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May I Have This Dance?
The chemistry between Barack and Michelle is electric. While many presidents keep their romance undercover, Barack always showed the world how much he was head-over-heels for Michelle. They seem to have a wonderful marriage and are friends, lovers, and now, business partners. These two can do it all, and they do it as a loving team. #relationshipgoals
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Out with the Old, In with the New
As the Obamas left the White House and a new first family moved in, this pic was captured and will live on forever. Trump beat out Clinton and Obama passed the torch to a fella he probably never dreamed would be president. Is Obama offering Trump any advice? And if so, would Trump take it? Here's to a new administration, for better or for worse.
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Famous Friends
When you hang with Oprah, you know you're a star. In this case, Oprah is likely as starstruck as the Obamas are, making this trio an impressive bunch. Perhaps TV's big shot can give the Obamas some advice when it comes to their upcoming work with Netflix. She knows what she is doing and they seem to admire her. Soon we may hear Michelle exclaiming, "You get a car, and YOU get a car..."
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Covergirl... and boy
These two are like models as they grace the covers of Essence and InStyle. Powerful, polished, and poised, the Obamas are as ready for Netflix as they were for their magazine cover shoots. Being in the public eye is their strong suit, so being behind the camera will come second-nature. Style, smarts, and success. The Obamas are living the life...and then some.
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Official Portraits
Artistic and amazing, the unique presidential portraits of the former first couple were recently released, showing that the artists' visions were cutting-edge and creative. These portraits will live on forever as they capture the essence of the Obamas. And for those who admire them, these portraits must be beloved. The artists must have been humbled to have been selected to paint these special works of art.
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Eye-catching
Are the Obamas getting ready for their run with Netflix? As they take in a 3-D flick, we can only imagine they are thinking about how they can make their Netflix shows sensational. While their shows may not jump off the screen in the literal manner, we are certain they will make an impact in an even more meaningful way.
▲Melissa A. Kay is a New York-based writer, editor, and content strategist. Follow her work on Popdust as well as sites including TopDust, Chase Bank, P&G, Understood.org, The Richest, GearBrain, The Journiest, Bella, TrueSelf, AMC Daycare, and more.
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