Roku Acquires Spiderwick Chronicles TV Series
After news of Disney+ dropping their adaptation of The Spiderwick Chronicles, Roku has acquired the series. Based on the book series by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, the series will run for eight episodes in early 2024. The Spiderwick Chronicles is the story of the Grace family, who move from New York to Michigan, finding a “secret fantastical world” in their family’s ancestral home. Check out statements from Roku and Paramount Television here:
“It is an honor to bring The Spiderwick Chronicles, a spectacular adventure-filled story led by the incredible Christian Slater and Joy Bryant, exclusively to The Roku Channel,” said Brian Tannenbaum, head of originals, Roku Media. “We cannot wait to introduce this exquisitely crafted series, imagined by a world-class creative team, to millions of streamers.”
“We are elated that The Spiderwick Chronicles has found a new home and want to thank The Roku Channel for their passionate partnership,” said Nicole Clemens, President of Paramount Television Studios and Paramount+ Original Scripted Series. “Our showrunner Aron Eli Coleite has crafted a beautiful series full of all the enchantment that made the books so beloved, and we can’t wait for audiences to meet these wonderful characters.”
I saw the Spiderwick Chronicles movie when I was younger, but it didn’t have much of an impact on me. I don’t think I’ll check this one out, but I hope it’s enjoyable for kids or whoever does watch it.
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