As a seasoned movie reviewer with a penchant for uncovering the hidden truths of the entertainment industry, I must say that Chick-fil-A‘s foray into streaming is as surprising as a cow making popcorn. The fast-food chain, known more for its fried chicken sandwiches than its commitment to family values, is now aiming to create content that, if their past actions are any indication, might be as inedible as day-old waffle fries.
Today’s intriguing update, not suitable for print but perfect for vocal sharing by Cary Dubek, reveals that Chick-fil-A, famous for its delicious fried chicken sandwiches, is stepping into the world of streaming entertainment. Their goal is to produce family-friendly shows, with a focus on unscripted content. According to Deadline’s exclusive report, each half-hour episode of their unscripted series will be budgeted at $400,000 and they are also exploring the development of scripted and animated series as well as acquiring external content. Remarkably, a game show for families is already in the works from the production company that brought us 13 Reasons Why, making this news an unexpected twist in the entertainment industry landscape.
If there’s anything Chick-fil-A is recognized for other than its chicken, it might be its longstanding stance against LGBTQ+ rights advancements within the company. Before the landmark Supreme Court case of Obergefell v. Hodges, Chick-fil-A was often in the news for donating to groups that opposed gay marriage and championed conversion therapy. The company’s president, Dan Cathy, openly admitted his opposition to same-sex marriage with “guilty as charged.” Although Chick-fil-A no longer makes direct donations to these discriminatory organizations, their reputation for discrimination continues to linger, reaching beyond homophobia. This negative image was further solidified in Texas when the state’s efforts to ban abortion were supported by the 2019 “Save Chick-fil-A” bill.
The company, which continues to emphasize its religious principles and aims to “honor God,” might have a stricter interpretation of “family-friendly” content than one would typically associate with a fast-food chain’s streaming service. Given these values, I sought advice from my colleagues Zach Schiffman, a senior social media editor based in New York, and Jackson McHenry, a critic at Vulture. They came up with some unconventional ideas for the network: “Straight Eye for the Queer Guy” and “Christian Shop Date,” both incorporating the chicken theme.
Schiffman proposed a concept for a television show titled ‘Resist the Urge,’ where they gather a group of men identifying as gay and challenge them to resist kissing each other while in a Chick-fil-A restaurant. As an alternative, he also suggested a practical joke series in which instead of speaking their food orders through the drive-thru, participants would recite Bible verses. Candace Cameron Bure could potentially win an Emmy for hosting this original production from Chick-fil-A, ‘Don’t Kiss.’
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2024-08-22 01:53