Hasbro and Netflix Announce New Original Series ‘Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters'
Animated Original Series for Kids to Debut Worldwide on Netflix Late 2017
Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters follows high school
student
"Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters is the first Hasbro
brand to receive a Netflix original series order. We have been waiting
for just the right moment to re-imagine Stretch for a new audience and
our friends at Netflix got it right away; they have been a tremendous
partner," said
Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters will feature the voices
of leading
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Originally introduced in 1976, Stretch Armstrong was the ultimate toy
-well-muscled doll that could stretch from its original size of fifteen
inches to four or five feet. Netflix and Hasbro will transport viewers
into a new generation of Stretch Armstrong with 26 episodes available
for Netflix members worldwide beginning late 2017. Stretch Armstrong
and the Flex Fighters is developed for television by Executive
Producer and Supervising Director
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ:
HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating
the World's Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to
television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers
a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands,
including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY,
LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner
brands. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, Allspark
Pictures, are building its brands globally through great storytelling
and content on all screens. Through its commitment to corporate social
responsibility and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a
better place for children and their families. Hasbro ranked No. 1 on the
2017 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by
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