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After eight seasons on Netflix, Someone feeds an elephant He will have a new home starting in 2027.
A culinary travel show hosted and executive produced by Everyone loves Raymond Creator Phil Rosenthal will move to YouTube next year. The change is part of a broader deal between Rosenthal and his production company Lucky Bastards, Banijay Americas and Banijay Right. The companies will look to expand Rosenthal’s brand of unscripted storytelling across YouTube and other digital platforms.
Previous seasons to Someone feeds an elephant It will remain on Netflix, but new episodes will debut on YouTube in 2027 on the Phil Rosenthal World channel. However, it won’t be exclusive to YouTube, allowing Banjay – which recently merged with All3Media – to find other places to view, including FAST and AVOD services.
“One of the things I’ve always loved Everyone loves Raymond “The point was that it was free to watch everywhere. We’re excited to announce that Somebody Feed Phil is moving to YouTube, where our message of family, friendship, food, travel and laughter can reach the greatest number of people,” Rosenthal said in a statement.
This move is relatively rare, since Netflix has often been a buyer of YouTube programming (e.g Cobra Kai And most recently her deal with Mark Robert).
“Phil Rosenthal is one of the rare creators who always stays ahead of where the industry is headed,” said Ben Samek, CEO of Banjay Americas. “Partnering with a filmmaker and storyteller of his caliber is very exciting for us. Along with Banijay Americas and Banijay Right, we are proud to support Phil as he leads his brand into its next era. YouTube represents a natural progression and a place where audiences can engage with his voice and humor as we build a global digital home for the Phil Rosenthal World.”
Cathy Payne, CEO of Banjay Rights, added, “Our progressive approach to YouTube and digital monetization is perfectly embodied by this deal with Phil Rosenthal and Banijay Americas, as we continue to expand our YouTube, FAST and AVOD business domestically and internationally.”
