Netflix and DreamWorks team up to create original children's series

The series will be based on the movie "Turbo" set to be released in mid-July

POSTED: 07:05 AM PST Feb 13, 2013 

Netflix Inc. and DreamWorks have announced they are teaming to create the first-ever Netflix original series for kids.

Based on the DreamWorks Animation movie "Turbo," slated to premiere in
theaters in mid-July, "Turbo: F.A.S.T. (Fast Action Stunt Team)" will debut
countries where Netflix offers its service.

natural for us. And we're doing it in a big way by adapting `Turbo,'.

DreamWorks Animation Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Katzenberg hailed
the partnership.

kids television. They pioneered a new model for TV dramas with `House of
DreamWorks is thrilled to be part of the television revolution."

DreamWorks Animation's "Turbo" is a 3D comedy about a big-dreaming
snail that's miraculously given the power of super-speed in a freak accident
and embarks on a journey to compete in the Indianapolis 500.  

"Turbo: F.A.S.T." will pick up where the feature film leaves off,
showcasing the world-traveling exploits of the snail hero and his tricked-out
racing crew.

New DreamWorks Animation feature titles will be made available for