Netflix will develop new TV series and film projects based on C.S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia” series, the streaming platform announced Wednesday.

Netflix and The C.S. Lewis Company signed a multi-year deal, marking the first time one company has held the rights to all seven books. All the projects developed through this deal will be produced by Netflix productions and Mark Gordon of Entertainment One, alongside Douglas Gresham and Vincent Sieber serving as executive producers for the series, as well as producers for the films.

The “Narnia” books, a series of seven fantasy novels published between 1950 and 1956, have sold over 100 million copies and have been translated into more than 47 languages.

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Set in the fictional realm of Narnia, the stories have been adapted into TV, stage and film projects several times, including Disney’s “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and Fox’s “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.”

“C.S. Lewis’ beloved ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ stories have resonated with generations of readers around the world,” said Ted Sarandos, chief content officer at Netflix. “Families have fallen in love with characters like Aslan and the entire world of Narnia, and we’re thrilled to be their home for years to come.”

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“It is wonderful to know that folks from all over are looking forward to seeing more of Narnia, and that the advances in production and distribution technology have made it possible for us to make Narnian adventures come to life all over the world,” said Douglas Gresham, stepson of C.S. Lewis. “Netflix seems to be the very best medium with which to achieve this aim, and I am looking forward to working with them towards this goal.”

13 Horror Movies to Stream on Netflix for Friday the 13th (Photos)

"The Babadook" (2014)

Essie Davis stars as a single mother who is horrified to discover the monster from her son's nightmares might be real. It's a brilliant psychological character study about a struggling mother on the brink of collapse, but then evolves into a truly fantastical horror parable.
IFC Films
"Hellraiser" (1987)

Written and directed by Clive Barker, "Hellraiser" is the first in a nine-film series about the gateway to the world of Cenobites, monsters that harvest and torture human souls.
New World Pictures
"Creep" (2014)

Patrick Brice's found footage horror film follows a man who begins to suspect he's in danger after he responds a cryptic Craigslist job listing. And be sure to also check out the new sequel!
The Orchard
"Oculus" (2013)

A recent overlooked gem, "Oculus" finds a brother and sister dealing with an evil mirror that may have been responsible for the deaths of their parents when they were children.
Relativity Media
"The Human Centipede: The First Sequence" (2009)

As gross as it gets, this twisted body horror film imagines humans being stitched together, connected by their gastrointestinal systems. The sequel is also on Netflix, but you'll have to venture to Hulu to see the end of the trilogy.
Six Entertainment
"Let Me In" (2010)

"Let Me In" is a remake of the (better) Swedish vampire movie "Let the Right One In" about a young female vampire (Chloe Moretz) who befriends a timid boy (Kodi Smit-McPhee). But Matt Reeves' chillingly lensed film has themes of American politics that the Swedish version didn't touch on and help this remake stand on its own.
Relativity Media
"It Follows" (2014)

A monster that can take any human form slowly stalks and kill you unless you have sex and pass along the bug. It's a killer premise and has an even better synth score that would put "Stranger Things" to shame. David Robert Mitchell's indie horror gem preys upon the idea of always looking over your shoulder and carrying around the guilt and shame of past sexual encounters.
Dimension Films
"The Invitation" (2015)

Karyn Kusama's "The Invitation" is a remarkable character study where the real horror comes from the socially awkward dynamics between old friends. It has a few remarkable twists as you decipher whether something is really wrong or if you're just being paranoid.
Drafthouse Films
"Teeth" (2007)

Pitched as a cautionary tale against male violence towards women, "Teeth" is about a girl who harbors a monstrous pair of teeth inside her, well ... down there.
Roadside Attractions
"The Sixth Sense" (1999)

No matter how many times you've heard the twist or Haley Joel Osment's "I see dead people" line, M. Night Shyamalan's breakout film is still a remarkably taut horror/thriller.
Buena Vista Pictures
"Tale of Tales" (2015)

For some arthouse horror, check out the black comedy fantasy of Matteo Garrone's "Tale of Tales." The film is a bloody, yet colorful and satirical take on several ancient Italian fables with themes of attachments, vices and being corrupted by power.
IFC Films
"Byzantium" (2012)

Saoirse Ronan and Gemma Arterton star in Neil Jordan's undead horror movie about two young women seeking refuge in a small, deserted guest house. They secretly have been alive for 200 years and subsist on human blood, which attracts the attention of unwanted guests.
IFC Films
"XX" (2017)

This collection of four short horror films features all-female directors, Karyn Kusama ("The Invitation"), Roxane Benjamin (producer on "V/H/S"), Jovanka Vukovich and indie rock guitarist St. Vincent making her directorial debut.
Magnet Releasing
BONUS: "Friday the 13th" (1980)

Unfortunately, the original '80s "Friday the 13th" isn't on Netflix, but you can find it on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, or Epix.
Paramount Pictures

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"The Babadook" (2014)

Essie Davis stars as a single mother who is horrified to discover the monster from her son's nightmares might be real. It's a brilliant psychological character study about a struggling mother on the brink of collapse, but then evolves into a truly fantastical horror parable.

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