Netflix buys AwesomenessTV movie

Netflix has acquired Expelled, the comedy film from online teen network AwesomenessTV.

The movie has had a theatrical launch as well as being available on the AwesomenessTV online platform.

AwesomenessTV, which is owned by DreamWorks, has also worked with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to launch Expelled on an electronic sell through basis on digital stores operated by Amazon, Comcast, Google and Apple.

Netflix has picked up global rights and will show it across its international footprint of streaming services.

Expelled features a raft of social media stars and centres on a pupil who sets out to convince his parents he is a star pupil despite being expelled from school.