Here's the latest from the Television Critics Association summer meeting in Beverly Hills, California, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting details on upcoming programs. Netflix says it's “thrilled” to be working with Adam Sandler, even if he's no longer a titan at the box office. Sandler, whose latest movie, “Pixels,” pulled in $24-million in the US in its first weekend — less than analysts expected, stars in “The Ridiculous Six” which premieres on Dec. 11 on the streaming site. The movie is one of four he will star in and produce for Netflix. Ted Sarandos, chief content officer for Netflix, cited Sandler's international appeal as a bonus. “We did our deal with Sandler because he is an enormous international movie star,” he said, “We are as encouraged as ever.” Netflix will premiere an original documentary on Keith Richards. “Keith Richards - Under the Influence” will be available Sept. 18, the streaming service announced Tuesday. Directed by director Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville, the documentary will examine Richards' musical influences and the genesis of his sound, and follow him as the 71-year-old Rolling Stone prepares for his first solo album in 23 years. “Under the Influence” will have both new and archival footage. The decision to reboot the ABC comedy “Full House” on Netflix” with most of the original cast came down to the idea of families watching TV together. “We got very excited about the idea of co-viewing the audience which is very rare on television today,” Ted Sarandos, chief content officer for Netflix, said Tuesday as the Television Critics Association summer meeting began. It was also a smart business decision because it's remained a part of popular culture since going off the air in 1995, thanks to syndication. The reboot, called “Fuller House,” had its first taping last week. Sarandos said the cast appeared easily slipped back into their characters. As for whether Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen would ever reprise their role of Michelle Tanner, Sarandos said, “the Olsen twins are teetering (over) whether or not they'll be around.” Aziz Ansari is getting his own Netflix series. The comic has already headlined comedy specials for the streaming site but, “Master of None,'” is a comedy that will follow the actor as an indecisive 30-year-old named Dev, living in New York. He created the series, announced Tuesday, and will co-executive produce. The cast includes H Jon Benjamin and Eric Wareheim. “Master of None” hits Netflix on Nov. 6. – AP
