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Netflix & Roku Pick Up Wham! Doc

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Netflix and Roku team up to exclusively bring the long-awaited documentary on the iconic '80s pop duo Wham! to American audiences.
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  • The documentary, produced by BBC and Blink Films, will air tomorrow, giving fans an inside look at the meteoric rise and bromance of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.
  • The deal marks a major coup for Netflix and Roku, who fought off stiff competition to secure the U.S. rights, signaling the high demand for nostalgic music docs in the streaming wars.
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George Michael, Andrew Ridgeley, Netflix, Roku, BBC, Blink Films, Sony, Wham!
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