Aardman’s Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham debuted first footage of new Wallace & Gromit character, smart gnome Norbot, during a Next on Netflix showcase at the Annecy International Film Festival on Wednesday.
The co-directors took time away from production at the Aardman studio in Bristol of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl to give an update on the movie to animation professionals and students at the French lakeside festival.
The existence of a smart gnome character at the heart of the storyline was revealed some time ago, but it is the first time he has been shown to an audience on the big screen.
“Wallace and Gromit’s world has really got to a point where Wallace is just on a big inventing spree, and he decides that what Gromit really needs is another new invention, as if he didn’t already have enough inventions already, and he invents Norbot,...
The co-directors took time away from production at the Aardman studio in Bristol of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl to give an update on the movie to animation professionals and students at the French lakeside festival.
The existence of a smart gnome character at the heart of the storyline was revealed some time ago, but it is the first time he has been shown to an audience on the big screen.
“Wallace and Gromit’s world has really got to a point where Wallace is just on a big inventing spree, and he decides that what Gromit really needs is another new invention, as if he didn’t already have enough inventions already, and he invents Norbot,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Animated duos Wallace and Gromit, and Asterix and Obelix were among the highlights from the Next on Netflix presentation at Annecy film festival this afternoon, to a packed audience of animation aficionados.
A 90-minute session was hosted by producer and Casarotto Ramsay & Associates managing director Anna Higgs.
Higgs welcomed guests including Aardman’s Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham, to talk about Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, which the duo have co-directed and will be released in the UK on Christmas Day on BBC One, alongside a global winter rollout on Netflix.
The Annecy veterans received a rapturous reception from the crowd,...
A 90-minute session was hosted by producer and Casarotto Ramsay & Associates managing director Anna Higgs.
Higgs welcomed guests including Aardman’s Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham, to talk about Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, which the duo have co-directed and will be released in the UK on Christmas Day on BBC One, alongside a global winter rollout on Netflix.
The Annecy veterans received a rapturous reception from the crowd,...
- 6/12/2024
- ScreenDaily
Netflix has finally released the full teaser for Season 2 of Arcane. According to the streaming, the latest chapter of the League of Legends adaptation will show the escalation that has reached a climax between the cities of Piltover and Zaun – and sisters Vi and Jinx.
What Did the Season 2 Teaser Show?
The trailer, although it lasted just over a minute, managed to show a lot of details and hints that indicate that big changes are in store for us in the second season.
Apparently, Jinx will become the leader of the Zaun resistance, as the video shows a wall with her image on it.
Vi will join the Piltover Peacekeepers, and the sisters will find themselves on opposite sides of the barricades. The theory that Vander will turn into the monster from League of Legends, Warwick, has also been confirmed.
Is Arcane Season 2 Really the Last One?
Looks like we...
What Did the Season 2 Teaser Show?
The trailer, although it lasted just over a minute, managed to show a lot of details and hints that indicate that big changes are in store for us in the second season.
Apparently, Jinx will become the leader of the Zaun resistance, as the video shows a wall with her image on it.
Vi will join the Piltover Peacekeepers, and the sisters will find themselves on opposite sides of the barricades. The theory that Vander will turn into the monster from League of Legends, Warwick, has also been confirmed.
Is Arcane Season 2 Really the Last One?
Looks like we...
- 6/12/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Netflix Animation revealed a string of sneak peeks and new clips of its upcoming projects, including the return of villainous penguin Feathers McGraw in “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” Wednesday at the Annecy Animation Festival.
“Wallace & Gromit” creator Nick Park was on hand with fellow Aardman director Merlin Crossingham to present a new clip from their upcoming feature “Vengeance Most Fowl.” Four-time Academy Award-winner Park also wrote the story, in which Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. The movie also marks the return of Feathers McGraw, the sinister antagonist who first appeared in Park’s Oscar-winning 1993 short “The Wrong Trousers,” who is back on the loose.
“Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”
A “Wallace & Gromit” exhibition is featured at Annecy, with select puppets from the new movie.
“Wallace & Gromit” creator Nick Park was on hand with fellow Aardman director Merlin Crossingham to present a new clip from their upcoming feature “Vengeance Most Fowl.” Four-time Academy Award-winner Park also wrote the story, in which Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. The movie also marks the return of Feathers McGraw, the sinister antagonist who first appeared in Park’s Oscar-winning 1993 short “The Wrong Trousers,” who is back on the loose.
“Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”
A “Wallace & Gromit” exhibition is featured at Annecy, with select puppets from the new movie.
- 6/12/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina and Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Fans Predict the Next League of Legends Animated Series Following Fortiche x Riot Announcement - Main Image
Arcane may be ending with its second season, but there is a silver lining for fans. That’s because the series’ co-creator revealed that more new League of Legends animated series will be made in partnership with Fortiche.
Speaking to Variety, Arcane co-creator Christian Linke said that there are still “many stories to tell” in the world of League of Legends and that Riot Games and Fortiche Productions will continue to tell them.
This is great news for fans as it means more characters and locales from the world of Runeterra will be explored. Currently, though, there’s no word on what specific stories will be adapted.
Arcane Will Officially End in Season 2
What is clear is that Arcane is finally coming back in November 2024. While the second season has been confirmed since the first season’s finale,...
Arcane may be ending with its second season, but there is a silver lining for fans. That’s because the series’ co-creator revealed that more new League of Legends animated series will be made in partnership with Fortiche.
Speaking to Variety, Arcane co-creator Christian Linke said that there are still “many stories to tell” in the world of League of Legends and that Riot Games and Fortiche Productions will continue to tell them.
This is great news for fans as it means more characters and locales from the world of Runeterra will be explored. Currently, though, there’s no word on what specific stories will be adapted.
Arcane Will Officially End in Season 2
What is clear is that Arcane is finally coming back in November 2024. While the second season has been confirmed since the first season’s finale,...
- 6/12/2024
- EpicStream
Netflix has finally released a full trailer for the second season of its acclaimed animated steampunk sci-fi series, Arcane.
Good news for fans of the show, but we do also have some bad: Arcane will not return for a third season.
This doesn't mean that we won't see more stories set in the League of Legends universe, however.
“Arcane is just the beginning of our larger storytelling journey and partnership with the wonderful animation studio that is Fortiche,” said co-creator Christian Linke in a statement. “From the very beginning, since we started working on this project, we had a very specific ending in mind, which means the story of ‘Arcane’ wraps up with this second season. But Arcane is just the first of many stories that we want to tell in Runeterra.”
The series is co-created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, and follows the origins of League champions and sisters Vi and Jinx,...
Good news for fans of the show, but we do also have some bad: Arcane will not return for a third season.
This doesn't mean that we won't see more stories set in the League of Legends universe, however.
“Arcane is just the beginning of our larger storytelling journey and partnership with the wonderful animation studio that is Fortiche,” said co-creator Christian Linke in a statement. “From the very beginning, since we started working on this project, we had a very specific ending in mind, which means the story of ‘Arcane’ wraps up with this second season. But Arcane is just the first of many stories that we want to tell in Runeterra.”
The series is co-created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, and follows the origins of League champions and sisters Vi and Jinx,...
- 6/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Henry Cavill’s passion for gaming is well-documented, and his favorite Blizzard game, World of Warcraft, almost cost him the Superman role. Cavill famously recounted how he missed Zack Snyder’s call offering him the part because he was engrossed in a WoW dungeon.
This makes him an ideal candidate for any future WoW adaptations, especially considering Blizzard’s openness to exploring new media formats if the right people are involved.
Could We Get Another Warcraft Movie?
A still from the 2016 Warcraft movie.
John Hight, the Warcraft franchise director, said in an interview with IGN that while they are open to more Warcraft movies, they believe it is best left to professionals in the film industry. Hight stated,
We make games and I think that games will always be our core, and so Warcraft will be centered around that
The 2016 Warcraft film, directed by Duncan Jones, received mixed...
This makes him an ideal candidate for any future WoW adaptations, especially considering Blizzard’s openness to exploring new media formats if the right people are involved.
Could We Get Another Warcraft Movie?
A still from the 2016 Warcraft movie.
John Hight, the Warcraft franchise director, said in an interview with IGN that while they are open to more Warcraft movies, they believe it is best left to professionals in the film industry. Hight stated,
We make games and I think that games will always be our core, and so Warcraft will be centered around that
The 2016 Warcraft film, directed by Duncan Jones, received mixed...
- 6/11/2024
- by Daniel Royte
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for Arcane season 1.
After the Arcane season 1 finale left the fate of many key characters hanging in the balance, it should come as no surprise that Jinx would end up as the main target in the aftermath of the attack on the council chamber. The latest season 2 trailer released by Netflix relegates the bomb-happy renegade to the background as Caitlyn, Vi, and others take center stage, seeking justice for those who may have fallen victim to Jinx’s missile.
In fact, those victims may be some of the key characters who are completely absent from the Arcane season 2 trailer: most notably Jayce and Mel. Netflix may be playing it a bit coy when it comes to character deaths, but it’s hard to deny that Ambessa seems to be on a path of vengeance with her Noxian warriors in the teaser. Although the warlord certainly had...
After the Arcane season 1 finale left the fate of many key characters hanging in the balance, it should come as no surprise that Jinx would end up as the main target in the aftermath of the attack on the council chamber. The latest season 2 trailer released by Netflix relegates the bomb-happy renegade to the background as Caitlyn, Vi, and others take center stage, seeking justice for those who may have fallen victim to Jinx’s missile.
In fact, those victims may be some of the key characters who are completely absent from the Arcane season 2 trailer: most notably Jayce and Mel. Netflix may be playing it a bit coy when it comes to character deaths, but it’s hard to deny that Ambessa seems to be on a path of vengeance with her Noxian warriors in the teaser. Although the warlord certainly had...
- 6/11/2024
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
For fans of Netflix's epic animated video game adaptation Arcane, we've got a real good news, bad news situation on our hands. The good news is, after teasing the Emmy award-winning League Of Legends spin-off's upcoming second season during last week's Next On Netflix: Animation event, today the streamer dropped a jaw-slackening first full trailer for the series, which is set to hit the platform this November. The not-so-good news is that Arcane Season 2 will also be the show's final series (boo!). But despair not, before it all ends there's still plenty of story left to tell as the Piltovans and Zaunites — and sisters Vi (Hailee Steinfeld) and Jinx (Ella Purnell) — head for all-out war. Now here's that new trailer;
The heartstopping climax of Arcane's first season saw Jinx launch a Hextech gemstone powered rocket at Piltover's Council, bringing the tensions between the steampunk city of Piltover and the seedy,...
The heartstopping climax of Arcane's first season saw Jinx launch a Hextech gemstone powered rocket at Piltover's Council, bringing the tensions between the steampunk city of Piltover and the seedy,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
The animation market in the West has found a new competitor among its ranks with Netflix. While the streaming service has had trouble with films, it has produced some of the best-animated shows of recent years, including IPs like Castlevania, Blood of Zeus, Arcane, Blue Eye Samurai, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. However, one of the biggest animated shows for the platform is coming to an end, but if the creators of the show are to be believed, it is just the beginning.
Arcane: League of Legends || Netlfix
Arcane had one banger of a season at the tail end of 2021, and now, three years later, the show will be returning with its second and final season, much to the disappointment of fans. Christian Linke, co-creator of the smash hit animated streaming show, has come out with good news disputing the show ending, which he reports, was sort of the plan all along.
Arcane: League of Legends || Netlfix
Arcane had one banger of a season at the tail end of 2021, and now, three years later, the show will be returning with its second and final season, much to the disappointment of fans. Christian Linke, co-creator of the smash hit animated streaming show, has come out with good news disputing the show ending, which he reports, was sort of the plan all along.
- 6/11/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Today is both a good and awful day for animation fans. "Arcane," the single best animated show from Netflix and one of the greatest works of animation in the last decade, got a new trailer for its upcoming second season. But the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad news is that the second season of "Arcane" will also be its last. "This November, witness the Final Chapter," states the latest trailer.
According to Variety, co-creator Christian Linke said this is only the first "of many stories that we want to tell in Runeterra," with the story of "Arcane" wrapping up in its second season because they "had a very specific ending in mind" since the start. Whether they always wanted two seasons, or if the show's incredibly prohibitive budget and recent lay-offs at parent company Riot Games made it hard to justify a third season, is unknown. In the meantime,...
According to Variety, co-creator Christian Linke said this is only the first "of many stories that we want to tell in Runeterra," with the story of "Arcane" wrapping up in its second season because they "had a very specific ending in mind" since the start. Whether they always wanted two seasons, or if the show's incredibly prohibitive budget and recent lay-offs at parent company Riot Games made it hard to justify a third season, is unknown. In the meantime,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Based on the popular League of Legends video game, Netflix’s Arcane has become a hit with both critics and fans, regardless of whether they’re actually fans of the game or not. The animated series’ first season was received with critical acclaim and became the first streaming series to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program and an Annie Award for Best General Audience Animated Television Broadcast Production. Despite the success, though, the first season came out way back in 2021, and while Netflix promised more content, we have only recently received confirmation that the second season would be released in November 2024 on Netflix, and the streaming platform has just released the first official teaser for the upcoming season!
In case you don’t know, the official synopsis of the series is as follows:
Arcane dives into the delicate balance between the rich city of Piltover and the seedy underbelly of Zaun.
In case you don’t know, the official synopsis of the series is as follows:
Arcane dives into the delicate balance between the rich city of Piltover and the seedy underbelly of Zaun.
- 6/11/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Arcane will end with the upcoming second season. Netflix has released a teaser trailer and some of the first images for the second and final chapter of its animated series. Season 2 premieres in November on the streamer.
The series, inspired by Riot Games’ League of Legends multiplayer online game, is co-created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, and follows the origins of League champions Vi and Jinx, as they become caught in the power struggle between the utopian city of Piltover and the oppressed underground city of Zaun.
In this final chapter, Jinx’s attack on the Council sets the stage for a dire escalation of the conflict between Piltover and Zaun.
Season 2 voice cast includes Hailee Steinfeld (Vi), Ella Purnell (Jinx), Katie Leung (Caitlyn), Reed Shannon (Ekko), Amirah Vann (Sevika), Mick Wingert (Heimerdinger), Ellen Thomas (Ambessa), and Brett Tucker (Singed) among others to be announced.
Series is executive produced by Linke,...
The series, inspired by Riot Games’ League of Legends multiplayer online game, is co-created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, and follows the origins of League champions Vi and Jinx, as they become caught in the power struggle between the utopian city of Piltover and the oppressed underground city of Zaun.
In this final chapter, Jinx’s attack on the Council sets the stage for a dire escalation of the conflict between Piltover and Zaun.
Season 2 voice cast includes Hailee Steinfeld (Vi), Ella Purnell (Jinx), Katie Leung (Caitlyn), Reed Shannon (Ekko), Amirah Vann (Sevika), Mick Wingert (Heimerdinger), Ellen Thomas (Ambessa), and Brett Tucker (Singed) among others to be announced.
Series is executive produced by Linke,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Season 2 of the award-winning animated TV series "Arcane", based on the "League of Legends" team-based game, stars voice cast Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell and Katie Leung, streaming November 2024 on Netflix:
“…Season One of ‘Arcane’ received four Primetime Emmy Award wins including Outstanding Animated Program, making it the first streaming series to win this Award.
‘The series in its first season also earned Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - Color; Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - Background Design and Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - Production Design. ‘
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“…Season One of ‘Arcane’ received four Primetime Emmy Award wins including Outstanding Animated Program, making it the first streaming series to win this Award.
‘The series in its first season also earned Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - Color; Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - Background Design and Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - Production Design. ‘
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 6/11/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Arcane Studio Announces Penelope of Sparta Greek Mythology Film - Main Image
Fortiche Production, the animation studio renowned for Netflix’s Arcane, is working on a new film called Penelope of Sparta, an upcoming sci-fi feature film inspired by Greek mythology.
Penelope of Sparta will be Fortiche Production's first-ever original animated feature that will blend the rich tapestry of Greek mythology with contemporary storytelling and animation techniques.
Fortiche Production Announces Original Sci-Fi Animated Film Penelope of Sparta
Fortiche Production has once again set the stage in Annecy, revealing their next animation project, Penelope of Sparta, a sci-fi animated film.
The film is being developed by Jérôme Combe, co-founder of Fortiche Production and producer of Arcane, and Silvia Martelossi, an animator for The Secret Life of Pets 2 and The Grinch.
The movie is being developed with seasoned screenwriter Amanda Overton, who previously served as executive story editor for Arcane's first season.
Fortiche Production, the animation studio renowned for Netflix’s Arcane, is working on a new film called Penelope of Sparta, an upcoming sci-fi feature film inspired by Greek mythology.
Penelope of Sparta will be Fortiche Production's first-ever original animated feature that will blend the rich tapestry of Greek mythology with contemporary storytelling and animation techniques.
Fortiche Production Announces Original Sci-Fi Animated Film Penelope of Sparta
Fortiche Production has once again set the stage in Annecy, revealing their next animation project, Penelope of Sparta, a sci-fi animated film.
The film is being developed by Jérôme Combe, co-founder of Fortiche Production and producer of Arcane, and Silvia Martelossi, an animator for The Secret Life of Pets 2 and The Grinch.
The movie is being developed with seasoned screenwriter Amanda Overton, who previously served as executive story editor for Arcane's first season.
- 6/11/2024
- EpicStream
“Arcane” producer Fortiche Production revealed its next project at the Annecy Animation Festival today, a sci-fi animated feature titled “Penelope of Sparta” set in a world inspired by Greek mythology.
Currently in development, “Penelope of Sparta” is Fortiche’s first push into original feature film production. The film is being developed by studio co-founder and “Arcane” producer Jérôme Combe and Silvia Martelossi, an animator on “The Secret Life of Pets 2” and “The Grinch.” Raël Lyra is the film’s art director.
According to Fortiche, “‘Penelope of Sparta’ will utilize the studio’s unique graphic signature – mixing 2D with a painted visual made in 3D – that has proven appeal among animation fans worldwide and garnered multiple critical acclaim.”
Further reinforcing the “Arcane” connection, “Penelope of Sparta” is being developed with screenwriter Amanda Overton, an executive story editor for nine episodes of the Emmy and Annie-winning Netflix series.
With today’s announcement,...
Currently in development, “Penelope of Sparta” is Fortiche’s first push into original feature film production. The film is being developed by studio co-founder and “Arcane” producer Jérôme Combe and Silvia Martelossi, an animator on “The Secret Life of Pets 2” and “The Grinch.” Raël Lyra is the film’s art director.
According to Fortiche, “‘Penelope of Sparta’ will utilize the studio’s unique graphic signature – mixing 2D with a painted visual made in 3D – that has proven appeal among animation fans worldwide and garnered multiple critical acclaim.”
Further reinforcing the “Arcane” connection, “Penelope of Sparta” is being developed with screenwriter Amanda Overton, an executive story editor for nine episodes of the Emmy and Annie-winning Netflix series.
With today’s announcement,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Prepare to get jinxed! When last we saw Arcane’s League of Legends champions Vi and Jinx, the two sisters were veering down completely different paths in the looming showdown between Piltover and Zaun.
Season 2, arriving in November 2024, will be the final chapter of Arcane, but according to co-creator Christian Linke, there’s much more to come from the greater lore. “Arcane is just the beginning of our larger storytelling journey and partnership with the wonderful animation studio that is Fortiche," said Linke during a League Dev Update. "From the very beginning, since we started working on this project, we had a very specific ending in mind, which means the story of Arcane wraps up with this second season. But Arcane is just the first of many stories that we want to tell in Runeterra.”
Watch the brand-new teaser trailer above and keep reading for first look images, plus all...
Season 2, arriving in November 2024, will be the final chapter of Arcane, but according to co-creator Christian Linke, there’s much more to come from the greater lore. “Arcane is just the beginning of our larger storytelling journey and partnership with the wonderful animation studio that is Fortiche," said Linke during a League Dev Update. "From the very beginning, since we started working on this project, we had a very specific ending in mind, which means the story of Arcane wraps up with this second season. But Arcane is just the first of many stories that we want to tell in Runeterra.”
Watch the brand-new teaser trailer above and keep reading for first look images, plus all...
- 6/10/2024
- by Erin Corbett
- Tudum - Netflix
Leading indie distributor Gkids has picked up the global videogram and digital transactional rights (excluding China) to season one of Riot Games and Fortiche Productions’ “Arcane,” the Emmy-winning animated series based on the “League of Legends” video game universe.
Originally released on Netflix, “Arcane” has been one of the streamer’s biggest animation successes, scoring four Emmys and nine Annies. On IMDb, it is the 27th highest-rated TV series of all time, animation or live-action.
According to Gkids, the company and its international partners will release a full product array later this year, ranging from digital to premium editions, including a 4K version that will only be available as a home entertainment release.
Gkids founder and CEO Eric Beckman said of the acquisition: “We are monster fans of the series, and our team is having a blast collaborating with the creatives at Riot and Fortiche to put together an amazing package for the fans.
Originally released on Netflix, “Arcane” has been one of the streamer’s biggest animation successes, scoring four Emmys and nine Annies. On IMDb, it is the 27th highest-rated TV series of all time, animation or live-action.
According to Gkids, the company and its international partners will release a full product array later this year, ranging from digital to premium editions, including a 4K version that will only be available as a home entertainment release.
Gkids founder and CEO Eric Beckman said of the acquisition: “We are monster fans of the series, and our team is having a blast collaborating with the creatives at Riot and Fortiche to put together an amazing package for the fans.
- 6/10/2024
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
If anyone still thought there was such a thing as a video game adaptation curse back in 2021, then "Arcane" put the final nail in the concept's coffin. Riot Games and Studio Fortiche's adaptation of the hugely popular video game "League of Legends" was not just a phenomenal translation of the games' world and mythos, but a perfect season of television, period. It was a visually stunning animated epic with a poignant story about two sisters divided by war, featuring some of the most striking animation in either film or television, thrilling music, and a vibrant use of color and lighting.
While we continue to wait for "Arcane" season 2, there's finally something else you can do besides rewatching that fantastic trailer over and over again. At the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Oscar-winning animation distributor Gkids have announced that they acquired global (minus China) rights to home video releases for "Arcane...
While we continue to wait for "Arcane" season 2, there's finally something else you can do besides rewatching that fantastic trailer over and over again. At the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Oscar-winning animation distributor Gkids have announced that they acquired global (minus China) rights to home video releases for "Arcane...
- 6/10/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Gkids has acquired worldwide (excluding China) videogram and digital transactional rights for Season 1 of hit animated series Arcane from L.A.-based developer and publisher Riot Games, which produced the show with French animation company Fortiche Production for Netflix.
The series inspired by Riot Games’ League of Legends multiplayer online game is co-created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, and follows the origins of League champions Vi and Jinx, as they become caught in the power struggle between the utopian city of Piltover and the oppressed underground city of Zaun.
Working with international partners, Gkids will start releasing Season 1 later this year across different formats, ranging from digital to premium editions, including a 4K version exclusive to the home entertainment release, with further details to be announced.
The deal was announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Monday, where all the partners are in attendance.
“Gkids is thrilled...
The series inspired by Riot Games’ League of Legends multiplayer online game is co-created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, and follows the origins of League champions Vi and Jinx, as they become caught in the power struggle between the utopian city of Piltover and the oppressed underground city of Zaun.
Working with international partners, Gkids will start releasing Season 1 later this year across different formats, ranging from digital to premium editions, including a 4K version exclusive to the home entertainment release, with further details to be announced.
The deal was announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Monday, where all the partners are in attendance.
“Gkids is thrilled...
- 6/10/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix isn't just known for cancellations, especially in recent years.
It's also the reigning champion of spontaneous cancellations, catching fans off-guard and delivering some real gut punches.
Some refer to it as a cancellation loop, and it's making viewers wary of investing their time and subscription money on new and exciting shows.
Netflix is dealing with the self-inflicted wounds that come with popular shows, forcing them into an endless loop that's not based on reality but perception.
It's also changing successful, tried-and-true storytelling formulas and driving creators to other streaming platforms so their product stands a chance at longevity.
To be fair, this is not unique to Netflix, especially as other streaming platforms continue to grow.
But Netflix is the Og with the most shows and brand recognition.
Because of that, the damage to the brand from especially infamous cancellations feels more extensive to fans.
The Pattern of Cancellation
In the past,...
It's also the reigning champion of spontaneous cancellations, catching fans off-guard and delivering some real gut punches.
Some refer to it as a cancellation loop, and it's making viewers wary of investing their time and subscription money on new and exciting shows.
Netflix is dealing with the self-inflicted wounds that come with popular shows, forcing them into an endless loop that's not based on reality but perception.
It's also changing successful, tried-and-true storytelling formulas and driving creators to other streaming platforms so their product stands a chance at longevity.
To be fair, this is not unique to Netflix, especially as other streaming platforms continue to grow.
But Netflix is the Og with the most shows and brand recognition.
Because of that, the damage to the brand from especially infamous cancellations feels more extensive to fans.
The Pattern of Cancellation
In the past,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Thomas Godwin
- TVfanatic
Having helped bring the likes of The Mitchells Vs The Machines, Blue Eye Samurai, Nimona, and the Oscar-winning Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio to our screens in recent years, Netflix has become quite the force in the world of animation. And the streamer got seriously animated yesterday at their Next On Netflix: Animation event in LA yesterday, showing off over 30 new shows and movies heading to the platform in 2024 and 2025. With buzzy projects including Timothy Olyphant-starring sci-fi anime Terminator Zero, the hotly anticipated second season of League Of Legends series Arcane, and Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft among the releases teased at the event, there's plenty to get stuck into. Check out Netflix's eye-popping preview for their upcoming animation slate below;
It's hard to even know where to start here — there's Zack Snyder tackling Norse Mythology with 2D animated series Twilight Of The Gods, due later this year; Rachel Zegler,...
It's hard to even know where to start here — there's Zack Snyder tackling Norse Mythology with 2D animated series Twilight Of The Gods, due later this year; Rachel Zegler,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
Based on the popular League of Legends video game, Netflix’s Arcane has become a hit with both critics and fans, regardless of whether they’re actually fans of the game or not. The first season of the animated series was received with critical acclaim and went on to become the first streaming series to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program and won an Annie Award for Best General Audience Animated Television Broadcast Production. But the first season aired back in 2021, and while Netflix promised more content, it wasn’t until recently that we actually received some news about the second season. Now, a teaser video has been released, and the series has been confirmed to premiere in November 2024 on Netflix.
In case you don’t know, the official synopsis of the series is as follows:
Arcane dives into the delicate balance between the rich city of...
In case you don’t know, the official synopsis of the series is as follows:
Arcane dives into the delicate balance between the rich city of...
- 6/7/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Netflix unveiled first looks at a whole host of its upcoming animated shows and features during an event on Thursday, and Rebel Moon director Zack Snyder was on hand to introduce the first footage from his Norse Mythology series, Twilight of the Gods.
“I love mythology,” said the filmmaker. "On a scale like this, I feel like animation was the greatest way to tell the story.”
First announced way back in 2019, it's taken quite a while to find its way to our screens, but we recently learned that the show will finally premiere on Netflix this Fall.
The project has been described as "Anime-influenced," but judging by these clips, we'd say the animation style has more in common with the Academy Award-nominated Cartoon Saloon studio.
“When most people think about animation, they think about Saturday morning cartoons, or G-rated movies,” said the presentation’s host, Christopher Sean. “But animation is...
“I love mythology,” said the filmmaker. "On a scale like this, I feel like animation was the greatest way to tell the story.”
First announced way back in 2019, it's taken quite a while to find its way to our screens, but we recently learned that the show will finally premiere on Netflix this Fall.
The project has been described as "Anime-influenced," but judging by these clips, we'd say the animation style has more in common with the Academy Award-nominated Cartoon Saloon studio.
“When most people think about animation, they think about Saturday morning cartoons, or G-rated movies,” said the presentation’s host, Christopher Sean. “But animation is...
- 6/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
In the run up to Annecy Animation Film Festival, French studio Gaumont has appointed Sébastien Rossi as creative director for its Kids & Family division, and unveiled a flurry of new shows.
Rossi, who was previously head of CG at the company, will take part in the development and production of internationally-driven series and movies from France and Europe under his new role. He will report to Terry Kalagian, head of Gaumont Animation.
The executive has two decades of experience in the fields of animation and special effects. His credits as CG and vfx supervisor include Snd’s “Asterix: le domaine des dieux,” “Arcane” from Fortiche / Riot, Netflix and “Zombillenium” from Maybe Movies. He also worked on big titles from llumination McGuff (“Despicable Me 2”), Mikros Animation and TeamTO.
Kalagian said Rossi “has already proved himself as a fantastic and generous creative leader” and added that Gaumont Animation will benefit from his “vision and expertise.
Rossi, who was previously head of CG at the company, will take part in the development and production of internationally-driven series and movies from France and Europe under his new role. He will report to Terry Kalagian, head of Gaumont Animation.
The executive has two decades of experience in the fields of animation and special effects. His credits as CG and vfx supervisor include Snd’s “Asterix: le domaine des dieux,” “Arcane” from Fortiche / Riot, Netflix and “Zombillenium” from Maybe Movies. He also worked on big titles from llumination McGuff (“Despicable Me 2”), Mikros Animation and TeamTO.
Kalagian said Rossi “has already proved himself as a fantastic and generous creative leader” and added that Gaumont Animation will benefit from his “vision and expertise.
- 6/7/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix Animation held its first slate preview event June 6 at the Tudum in L.A., as a lead-up to the Annecy Animation Festival (June 9-15), where it will premiere Shannon Tindle’s “Ultraman: Rising” (streaming June 14) and tout some of its upcoming works in 2024 and 2025.
Hosted by Christopher Sean (the voice star of “Ultraman: Rising”), attendees were treated to exclusive presentations, previews, and special announcements. The biggest announcement was the full title of Aardman’s next stop-motion feature, “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” which will have an Oscar-qualifying run this winter before streaming in 2025.
Directed by franchise creator Nick Park and creative director Merlin Crossingham, who offered a pre-recorded introduction, “Vengeance Most Fowl” marks the return of the villainous penguin, Feathers McGraw, from the Oscar-winning short “The Wrong Trousers.” The film is a cautionary tale of high-tech gone wrong involving an out-of-control “smart gnome” with a mind of its own.
Hosted by Christopher Sean (the voice star of “Ultraman: Rising”), attendees were treated to exclusive presentations, previews, and special announcements. The biggest announcement was the full title of Aardman’s next stop-motion feature, “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” which will have an Oscar-qualifying run this winter before streaming in 2025.
Directed by franchise creator Nick Park and creative director Merlin Crossingham, who offered a pre-recorded introduction, “Vengeance Most Fowl” marks the return of the villainous penguin, Feathers McGraw, from the Oscar-winning short “The Wrong Trousers.” The film is a cautionary tale of high-tech gone wrong involving an out-of-control “smart gnome” with a mind of its own.
- 6/6/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
We're just a few days away from the premiere of "Ultraman: Rising" on Netflix, the latest addition to the ever-growing animation library of the streamer. Animation has been on shaky ground for the last few years, with the animation guild growing stronger to fight for fair contractions as creatives continue to battle against the dystopian threat of artificial intelligence. Fortunately, animation is still as popular and well-loved as ever, and Netflix has been absolutely crushing it as of late. Not only did the streamer pull in an Academy Award for Guillermo del Toro's "Pinocchio" in 2022, but shows like "Blue Eye Samurai," "Arcane," "Love, Death, & Robots," and movies like "Wendell & Wild," "The Sea Beast," and "The Mitchells vs. the Machines" are some of the best releases of original animation, period.
Today I was in attendance at the Next on Netflix: Animation event to preview their upcoming slate of animation,...
Today I was in attendance at the Next on Netflix: Animation event to preview their upcoming slate of animation,...
- 6/6/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Calling all UK-based anime fans, we have the giveaway opportunity of a lifetime for you! Learn more below:
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Some of the secrets behind the demise of the Suicide Squad game have been unearthed.
“Anyone who played Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League could probably guess that something went terribly wrong during development. Bloomberg now reports that the multiplayer bomb from a studio beloved for its single-player Batman: Arkham games was plagued by several issues leading up to its repeatedly delayed launch.”
Read more at Kotaku
A new Lego movie will hit theaters for the first time in five years. However, it’s different from the previous installments.
You’ve probably watched a TV show and been impressed by the length of a one-take shot. Here are all the best of the best ones in television history.
“The oner—that is,...
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Some of the secrets behind the demise of the Suicide Squad game have been unearthed.
“Anyone who played Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League could probably guess that something went terribly wrong during development. Bloomberg now reports that the multiplayer bomb from a studio beloved for its single-player Batman: Arkham games was plagued by several issues leading up to its repeatedly delayed launch.”
Read more at Kotaku
A new Lego movie will hit theaters for the first time in five years. However, it’s different from the previous installments.
You’ve probably watched a TV show and been impressed by the length of a one-take shot. Here are all the best of the best ones in television history.
“The oner—that is,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
You might not realize it, but your house already runs on animation. As you’re gasping over the last scene ofBlue Eye Samurai, your partner is eyeing the queue for their next auteur pick with Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. Or maybe you just discovered a new obsession in anime. Meanwhile, over in the family room, your children are learning life lessons from a lizard with yet another rewatch of Netflix’s biggest animated film, Leo, while the youngest member of the family is having breakfast with JJ and the cast of CoComelon Lane. Whatever your tastes, you’re likely one of 130 million Netflix households watching animation every month.
Well, get your remote ready, because even more animation is headed your way. Team up with your favorite League of Legends champions and see what’s next for Jinx and Vi in Arcane Season 2. Follow baseball star Ken Sato’s journey...
Well, get your remote ready, because even more animation is headed your way. Team up with your favorite League of Legends champions and see what’s next for Jinx and Vi in Arcane Season 2. Follow baseball star Ken Sato’s journey...
- 6/6/2024
- by Tudum Staff
- Tudum - Netflix
After dropping a teaser for Arcane Season two early this year, Netflix has now released the official visual for the animated series. The visual depicts Jinx hugging a seemingly frightened Vi, whom a spotlight is directed at as if shielding her from unknown terrifying forces. Accompanied by a short caption that read Nothing ever stays dead, this image poses as a parallel of a poster from season one, which featured much younger versions of the sisters with their roles reversed. While no details regarding season two’s plot have been revealed, the visual offers a glimpse of the mood and overarching...
- 6/5/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The first season of Arcane was released on Netflix in three parts – on November 6th, 13th, and 20th. Although Riot Games had previously released cinematic videos about the characters, the full-length series was six years in the making.
Arcane showrunner and Riot Games creative director Christian Linke said the process was difficult: the team had to rethink not only the animation, but also the details of the world and the motivations of the characters.
On the day the final episodes premiered, Arcane was renewed for a second season. Riot Games CEO Nicolo Laurent delighted fans by saying that they would not have to wait six years for new episodes. And it was true – the second season will be released in November 2024, exactly three years after the first season.
The first season contained several plot elements that were left unresolved, and the final episode left more questions than answers. Therefore, the...
Arcane showrunner and Riot Games creative director Christian Linke said the process was difficult: the team had to rethink not only the animation, but also the details of the world and the motivations of the characters.
On the day the final episodes premiered, Arcane was renewed for a second season. Riot Games CEO Nicolo Laurent delighted fans by saying that they would not have to wait six years for new episodes. And it was true – the second season will be released in November 2024, exactly three years after the first season.
The first season contained several plot elements that were left unresolved, and the final episode left more questions than answers. Therefore, the...
- 6/4/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
The animated TV series "Arcane" Season 2 , based on the "League of Legends" team-based game, stars Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell and Katie Leung, streaming November 2024 on Netflix:
“…Season One of ‘Arcane’ received four Primetime Emmy Award wins including Outstanding Animated Program, making it the first streaming series to win this Award.
‘The series in its first season also earned Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - Color; Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - Background Design and Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - Production Design. ‘
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“…Season One of ‘Arcane’ received four Primetime Emmy Award wins including Outstanding Animated Program, making it the first streaming series to win this Award.
‘The series in its first season also earned Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - Color; Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - Background Design and Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - Production Design. ‘
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 6/3/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Maintaining a chokehold on the streaming business as the one with the largest subscriber base, Netflix has long taken steps to update its vast catalog of content. Investing a significant amount of its fortunes in creating original pieces and adapting media from various other formats, the streamer has attained pitch-perfect success with its Castlevania outing.
Famed as a beloved adult dark fantasy animation, the series has built a strong following thanks to the creative decisions taken by its executives.
A still from Castlevania Season 4 | Netflix
One of the biggest hurdles every project relying on an adaptation faces is at its beginning. A similar situation lay in front of the showrunners for the Netflix original animation. Several paths lay in front of them as well as the risks of stereotyping the characters. However, a set of decisions regarding its visual flair and story approach gave the franchise the status that it boasts today.
Famed as a beloved adult dark fantasy animation, the series has built a strong following thanks to the creative decisions taken by its executives.
A still from Castlevania Season 4 | Netflix
One of the biggest hurdles every project relying on an adaptation faces is at its beginning. A similar situation lay in front of the showrunners for the Netflix original animation. Several paths lay in front of them as well as the risks of stereotyping the characters. However, a set of decisions regarding its visual flair and story approach gave the franchise the status that it boasts today.
- 6/3/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
The recent trend of adapting video games into TV series, especially animated series, has become quite popular. And one of the main reasons for this was Arcane, a Netflix animated series based on the popular game League of Legends by Riot Games. Arcane is one of the most successful animated series Netflix has ever produced.
Arcane: League of Legends | Fortiche Production Sas
The series follows the story of sisters Vi and Jinx, who are trying to survive in the fantasy cities of Piltover, filled with the rich and fulfilled, and Zaun, whose residents are the oppressed and the poor, who survive on scraps. The impending war between the two cities for technology and other important elements is the central focus of the series.
The first season premiered in 2021, and fans have been waiting for the second season ever since. A few months ago, Netflix dropped a “first look” of the series,...
Arcane: League of Legends | Fortiche Production Sas
The series follows the story of sisters Vi and Jinx, who are trying to survive in the fantasy cities of Piltover, filled with the rich and fulfilled, and Zaun, whose residents are the oppressed and the poor, who survive on scraps. The impending war between the two cities for technology and other important elements is the central focus of the series.
The first season premiered in 2021, and fans have been waiting for the second season ever since. A few months ago, Netflix dropped a “first look” of the series,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Netflix will soon be coming out with an anime-style series based on the Tomb Raider video game series by Crystal Dynamic. The project was reported all the way back in the beginning of 2021, and we have come a long way since. In September 2021, it was announced that actress Hayley Atwell would be voicing the lead role of Lara Croft, the badass adventurer known for her intelligence, agility, and fearlessness.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft‘s teaser (2024) | Netflix
The release of the series is just around the corner as Netflix recently unveiled the premiere date of the project. In addition, the streaming giant also released a new teaser trailer for the series, and fans couldn’t be more excited. Social media is buzzing with excitement as Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft prepares to become Netflix’s next big hit.
Netflix’s Tomb Raider Series Starring Hayley Atwell...
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft‘s teaser (2024) | Netflix
The release of the series is just around the corner as Netflix recently unveiled the premiere date of the project. In addition, the streaming giant also released a new teaser trailer for the series, and fans couldn’t be more excited. Social media is buzzing with excitement as Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft prepares to become Netflix’s next big hit.
Netflix’s Tomb Raider Series Starring Hayley Atwell...
- 6/2/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
In a surprising turn of events, the Just Cause franchise is reportedly getting a film adaptation, and whilst it may be one of the most obvious to adapt to the big screen, it’s been so quiet gaming-wise for the franchise, that many never expected it to happen.
Original franchise creator Christopher Sundberg weighed in on X, speaking to the irony of the film’s potential existence.
A Just Cause Film Has Been Talked About for Years
Just Cause is known for its bombastic action and visuals
Talk of a Just Cause film has been swirling for years, first cropping up around 2011. The long-running action franchise has seen four entries since 2006 and has remained quite popular over the years. 2015’s Just Cause 3 received positive reviews, while its 2018 sequel did not fair quite as well but was not received terribly.
SUGGESTED5 Forgotten Video Game Adaptations You Should Watch After Walton Goggins’ Fallout
Christopher Sundberg,...
Original franchise creator Christopher Sundberg weighed in on X, speaking to the irony of the film’s potential existence.
A Just Cause Film Has Been Talked About for Years
Just Cause is known for its bombastic action and visuals
Talk of a Just Cause film has been swirling for years, first cropping up around 2011. The long-running action franchise has seen four entries since 2006 and has remained quite popular over the years. 2015’s Just Cause 3 received positive reviews, while its 2018 sequel did not fair quite as well but was not received terribly.
SUGGESTED5 Forgotten Video Game Adaptations You Should Watch After Walton Goggins’ Fallout
Christopher Sundberg,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Dustin.C
- FandomWire
We've all experienced those moments of crescendo in the movies.
Scenes that pull on your gut and fill it with butterflies are nothing new, especially in the theater, with its massive screen and booming sound.
But whoever said that crescendo moments are reserved for the big screen only?
The small screen is rife with scenes that pull on your gut and fill it with butterflies (usually around the time you really have to go to the bathroom and can't bring yourself to press pause).
Moments like the infamous scene where Darth Vader discontinued Luke's hand and told him, "I'm your daddy," are found across the fruited plains of streaming entertainment.
Even better, you don't have to go looking for them because we did the hard work (it was actually pretty easy and fun) for you and rounded up some of these incredible TV moments that will have you waxing poetic...
Scenes that pull on your gut and fill it with butterflies are nothing new, especially in the theater, with its massive screen and booming sound.
But whoever said that crescendo moments are reserved for the big screen only?
The small screen is rife with scenes that pull on your gut and fill it with butterflies (usually around the time you really have to go to the bathroom and can't bring yourself to press pause).
Moments like the infamous scene where Darth Vader discontinued Luke's hand and told him, "I'm your daddy," are found across the fruited plains of streaming entertainment.
Even better, you don't have to go looking for them because we did the hard work (it was actually pretty easy and fun) for you and rounded up some of these incredible TV moments that will have you waxing poetic...
- 5/24/2024
- by Thomas Godwin
- TVfanatic
Fallout Season 2 Release Date: When Will the Hit Adaptation Return on Prime? - Main Image
Lucy MacNeal and the Ghoul's adventure is not over yet as they set out to New Vegas at the end of Fallout season 1. What better way to wait out more episodes than by speculating the release date for Fallout season 2?
The hit Bethesda adaptation on Prime, Fallout greenlit a second season about 9 days after premiering season 1. Considering the huge praise the show garnered from old and new fans alike, there was no question that a second season would be in its future.
Here is all you need to know about Fallout season 2's release date predictions, potential delays, and story theories on where this might lead us.
Fallout Season 2 Release Date Predictions
Fallout season 1 began streaming its eight episodes on Prime on April 10, 2024, and seeing as it has been barely two months since its premiere,...
Lucy MacNeal and the Ghoul's adventure is not over yet as they set out to New Vegas at the end of Fallout season 1. What better way to wait out more episodes than by speculating the release date for Fallout season 2?
The hit Bethesda adaptation on Prime, Fallout greenlit a second season about 9 days after premiering season 1. Considering the huge praise the show garnered from old and new fans alike, there was no question that a second season would be in its future.
Here is all you need to know about Fallout season 2's release date predictions, potential delays, and story theories on where this might lead us.
Fallout Season 2 Release Date Predictions
Fallout season 1 began streaming its eight episodes on Prime on April 10, 2024, and seeing as it has been barely two months since its premiere,...
- 5/22/2024
- EpicStream
Eli Roth’s Borderlands will finally hit theaters this August, almost nine years after its announcement. The film, based on the critically acclaimed video game franchise of the same name, underwent several script changes and production delays. The Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart starrer’s trailer was a mixed bag.
Moreover, fans of the game franchise are skeptical of the big screen medium as it may not have the time to establish different storylines starting from the 2009 game.
Cate Blanchett in a still from the upcoming film Borderlands
A popular suggestion among the video game fanbase was to make Borderlands into an animated series. This animated version would be a much better way to bring the world-building, numerous characters, and their complex interconnected storylines onto the screen.
Why Would Borderlands Fare Better As An Animated Series?
Borderlands would work better as an animated series than a theatrical film (credits: Borderlands...
Moreover, fans of the game franchise are skeptical of the big screen medium as it may not have the time to establish different storylines starting from the 2009 game.
Cate Blanchett in a still from the upcoming film Borderlands
A popular suggestion among the video game fanbase was to make Borderlands into an animated series. This animated version would be a much better way to bring the world-building, numerous characters, and their complex interconnected storylines onto the screen.
Why Would Borderlands Fare Better As An Animated Series?
Borderlands would work better as an animated series than a theatrical film (credits: Borderlands...
- 5/16/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2024 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 13 to June 24, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 17. Afterwards, final voting commences on August 15 and ends the night of August 26. The 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, September 15, and air live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
The State of the Race
This year, Outstanding Animated Program is arguably the most competitive of the more recognizable Emmys categories. As proven by last year, with “The Simpsons” winning for its 34th season, it is one of the only categories where multiple shows that have been on the air for decades remain super competitive year-to-year
In addition to the aforementioned longest-running Fox...
The State of the Race
This year, Outstanding Animated Program is arguably the most competitive of the more recognizable Emmys categories. As proven by last year, with “The Simpsons” winning for its 34th season, it is one of the only categories where multiple shows that have been on the air for decades remain super competitive year-to-year
In addition to the aforementioned longest-running Fox...
- 5/15/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Netflix is probably the most popular streaming service globally. The content is simply amazing – from original movies to classics, from original series and some classic shows, animated content, and even anime… Netflix has it all. Sometimes, if you’re not that decisive or informed, it might be difficult to decide what to watch, which is why we have decided to help you with this list.
In light of some of the service’s recent successes, we have decided to consult Rotten Tomatoes, one of the most popular review sites globally, and bring you the list of the 10 best series available on Netflix based on their Rotten Tomatoes score. The series will be ranked from 10th to 1st place, and we hope that it will help you. The list has been updated as of May 11, 2024 and if you want to check out the complete list with 100 titles, you can follow this link.
In light of some of the service’s recent successes, we have decided to consult Rotten Tomatoes, one of the most popular review sites globally, and bring you the list of the 10 best series available on Netflix based on their Rotten Tomatoes score. The series will be ranked from 10th to 1st place, and we hope that it will help you. The list has been updated as of May 11, 2024 and if you want to check out the complete list with 100 titles, you can follow this link.
- 5/11/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Some people say they prefer video games to any kind of TV show these days, and it's not hard to see why. Not only do games offer amazing stories and great graphics, but they also draw you in and make you feel like a part of the universe in which the events take place.
However, games take time, skill, and patience, and they're not for everyone. So, if you are interested in some of the plots of video games, but want to sit back and relax while watching them, here are 8 best adaptations that might be a perfect choice.
8. Sonic Prime (2022-...) – 60%
The fate of the world is once again in Sonic's hands as he must use his super speed to save the newly created multiverse. Although the latest installment of the famous hedgehog's journey didn't impress audiences too much, viewers were much more appreciative, giving the show an 86% approval rating.
However, games take time, skill, and patience, and they're not for everyone. So, if you are interested in some of the plots of video games, but want to sit back and relax while watching them, here are 8 best adaptations that might be a perfect choice.
8. Sonic Prime (2022-...) – 60%
The fate of the world is once again in Sonic's hands as he must use his super speed to save the newly created multiverse. Although the latest installment of the famous hedgehog's journey didn't impress audiences too much, viewers were much more appreciative, giving the show an 86% approval rating.
- 5/3/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Netflix has released dozens of sci-fi shows, but not all of them are worth watching. Therefore, Reddit users have collected only the best of the best – those that changed the rules of the genre and surprised with their unexpected plot twists.
1. Altered Carbon, 2018-2020
When acclaimed Hollywood screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis read Richard K. Morgan's cyberpunk novel Altered Carbon, she decided to turn it into a blockbuster. But the story did not fit into an hour and a half hours, so Kalogridis decided to turn the project into a television series for Netflix.
Altered Carbon is about a future world in which people can live forever, moving their consciousness from body to body and creating digital copies in case of sudden death or murder. The richer a person is, the better his immortality is guaranteed and the more often he can change bodies.
2. Dark, 2017-2020
2019, the quiet German town of Winden.
1. Altered Carbon, 2018-2020
When acclaimed Hollywood screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis read Richard K. Morgan's cyberpunk novel Altered Carbon, she decided to turn it into a blockbuster. But the story did not fit into an hour and a half hours, so Kalogridis decided to turn the project into a television series for Netflix.
Altered Carbon is about a future world in which people can live forever, moving their consciousness from body to body and creating digital copies in case of sudden death or murder. The richer a person is, the better his immortality is guaranteed and the more often he can change bodies.
2. Dark, 2017-2020
2019, the quiet German town of Winden.
- 4/30/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Netflix and the Annecy Film Festival have fostered an incredible relationship over the last several years. No other major studio or distributor has been as omnipresent at the French film festival, and this year should be no different.
Netflix is planning several major sneak peeks of upcoming titles, a work-in-progress session, the world premiere of “Ultraman: Rising,” an exhibition of stop-motion figures from the upcoming Wallace & Gromit film, and two of its titles – “Blue Eye Samurai” and “Pokémon Concierge” – are screening in competition.
On Wednesday, June 12, the streamer will host Next on Netflix Animation: From Twilight of the Gods to Wallace & Gromit, a sneak peek at some of its most high-profile upcoming film and series titles.
“Wallace & Gromit” directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham and several of the film’s puppets will be in Annecy to tease their upcoming film. “Twilight of the Gods” will be presented by director Zack Snyder,...
Netflix is planning several major sneak peeks of upcoming titles, a work-in-progress session, the world premiere of “Ultraman: Rising,” an exhibition of stop-motion figures from the upcoming Wallace & Gromit film, and two of its titles – “Blue Eye Samurai” and “Pokémon Concierge” – are screening in competition.
On Wednesday, June 12, the streamer will host Next on Netflix Animation: From Twilight of the Gods to Wallace & Gromit, a sneak peek at some of its most high-profile upcoming film and series titles.
“Wallace & Gromit” directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham and several of the film’s puppets will be in Annecy to tease their upcoming film. “Twilight of the Gods” will be presented by director Zack Snyder,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Claymation legends Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham will offer stop-motion fans a sneak peek at their upcoming Wallace & Gromit film at this year’s Annecy animation festival.
The still-untitled feature will see inveterate, cheese-loving inventor Wallace designing a “smart gnome” for the family garden who begins to develop a mind of its own. As events spiral out of control, it is up to faithful dog Gromit to put things right. Park and Crossingham co-directed the film, based on a story by Park and a screenplay from Shaun the Sheep and Gnomeo & Juliet writer Mark Burton.
The film, which will premiere on Netflix worldwide outside the U.K., where it will have a first-release window on the BBC, is the second feature from Aardman Animations based on the beloved characters, following the Oscar-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) and the series of award-winning shorts, including Oscar-winners The Wrong...
The still-untitled feature will see inveterate, cheese-loving inventor Wallace designing a “smart gnome” for the family garden who begins to develop a mind of its own. As events spiral out of control, it is up to faithful dog Gromit to put things right. Park and Crossingham co-directed the film, based on a story by Park and a screenplay from Shaun the Sheep and Gnomeo & Juliet writer Mark Burton.
The film, which will premiere on Netflix worldwide outside the U.K., where it will have a first-release window on the BBC, is the second feature from Aardman Animations based on the beloved characters, following the Oscar-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) and the series of award-winning shorts, including Oscar-winners The Wrong...
- 4/22/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix will be out in force at France’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival once again this June, after last year’s high-profile attendance with Nimona as well as teasers for Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget and Blue Eye Samurai.
Its annual Annecy presentation will see directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham give a sneak peek of Aardman’s upcoming new and still untitled Wallace & Gromit film, while Zack Snyder, executive producer Deborah Snyder and Xilam Animation Director Slimane Aniss will unveil clips from the adult animated series Twilight of the Gods.
The Netflix event will also feature material from The Twits and Skydance Animation’s Spellbound directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) and featuring Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem and John Lithgow in the voice cast.
The new Wallace & Gromit feature will also be spotlighted in the wider festival with an exhibition featuring some of the puppets from the upcoming sequel.
Its annual Annecy presentation will see directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham give a sneak peek of Aardman’s upcoming new and still untitled Wallace & Gromit film, while Zack Snyder, executive producer Deborah Snyder and Xilam Animation Director Slimane Aniss will unveil clips from the adult animated series Twilight of the Gods.
The Netflix event will also feature material from The Twits and Skydance Animation’s Spellbound directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) and featuring Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem and John Lithgow in the voice cast.
The new Wallace & Gromit feature will also be spotlighted in the wider festival with an exhibition featuring some of the puppets from the upcoming sequel.
- 4/22/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Video game adaptations have been a popular genre in Hollywood for years, offering captivating stories with built-in fan bases. While they can be well-received, achieving success with these adaptations can be challenging. Despite this, recent hits like Pedro Pascal’s The Last of Us and Jonathan Nolan’s Fallout, starring Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins, have garnered praise. However, these are just the recent examples of the acclaimed adaptations in the genre.
5 Forgotten Video Game Adaptations Amazon Prime’s Fallout
Jonathan Nolan’s Fallout has reignited discussions surrounding video game adaptations. Based on the game series of the same name, the show has garnered widespread acclaim for its cast performances, execution, and immersive world-building, portraying the aftermath of dire consequences.
SUGGESTED9 Vault Experiments the Fallout Universe Should Be Ashamed of
With a second season already confirmed, fans eagerly await the continuation of the story and character arcs. In the meantime,...
5 Forgotten Video Game Adaptations Amazon Prime’s Fallout
Jonathan Nolan’s Fallout has reignited discussions surrounding video game adaptations. Based on the game series of the same name, the show has garnered widespread acclaim for its cast performances, execution, and immersive world-building, portraying the aftermath of dire consequences.
SUGGESTED9 Vault Experiments the Fallout Universe Should Be Ashamed of
With a second season already confirmed, fans eagerly await the continuation of the story and character arcs. In the meantime,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Ella Purnell has entered the cultural zeitgeist with her hit show Fallout, based on the video game of the same name. The show has become quite the hit, which indicates Purnell’s rise as a science fiction icon. The Fallout actress has also been a part of the Star Trek universe, but there is one regret regarding the show that the actress still suffers from.
Fallout – Ella Purnell as Lucy MacLean [Credit: Amazon MGM Studios]Speaking to the Independent, Purnell revealed a lot about her career, talking about things that she had to do for her career. She also opened up about her time on Star Trek: Prodigy, and how much she enjoyed working on it. However, she also revealed a rather interesting detail about her Star Trek tenure, something that has caused her a lot of shame.
Ella Purnell has never seen Star Trek Ella Purnell in a still from Yellowjackets
Despite having starred in Star Trek Prodigy,...
Fallout – Ella Purnell as Lucy MacLean [Credit: Amazon MGM Studios]Speaking to the Independent, Purnell revealed a lot about her career, talking about things that she had to do for her career. She also opened up about her time on Star Trek: Prodigy, and how much she enjoyed working on it. However, she also revealed a rather interesting detail about her Star Trek tenure, something that has caused her a lot of shame.
Ella Purnell has never seen Star Trek Ella Purnell in a still from Yellowjackets
Despite having starred in Star Trek Prodigy,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Ella Purnell continues her stellar history of video game adaptations with Fallout. The actress, 27, has successfully ventured into the video game industry with Netflix’s Arcane, an animated series based on League of Legends, after previously finding success with Home for Peculiar Children, Army of the Dead, and Yellowjackets.
The English actor does, however, display a more upbeat side as Lucy in the latest drama series, Fallout. During the first season’s eight-episode series, viewers will witness Lucy’s development from an eternally upbeat vault dweller with an all-American gumption to a more seasoned survivor who can handle the dangers and quirks of the wasteland.
Ella Purnell in a still from Fallout
Purnell recently revealed that she was instantly drawn to the project when the show’s executive producers described her character as someone who could star in a “toothpaste commercial” but could also “kill you”.
Fallout’s Lucy:...
The English actor does, however, display a more upbeat side as Lucy in the latest drama series, Fallout. During the first season’s eight-episode series, viewers will witness Lucy’s development from an eternally upbeat vault dweller with an all-American gumption to a more seasoned survivor who can handle the dangers and quirks of the wasteland.
Ella Purnell in a still from Fallout
Purnell recently revealed that she was instantly drawn to the project when the show’s executive producers described her character as someone who could star in a “toothpaste commercial” but could also “kill you”.
Fallout’s Lucy:...
- 4/18/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Zack Snyder famously had a plan for an R-rated Star Wars story that never saw the light of day, thanks to Disney buying out the IP before Snyder had a chance to pitch it properly. Several years later, the idea found itself being developed as an original IP by Netflix, something that Snyder hoped would turn into a juggernaut like Star Wars itself.
Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire.
While beloved by Zack Snyder fans and general audiences, the beginning of the Rebel Moon IP failed to impress critics with its first part, A Child of Fire. Considering that the girl was only the first half of the story, Snyder has come out saying that the first film will merit re-evaluation when the second film, The Scargiver, hits streaming on April 19th.
Zack Snyder believes seeing the full story will change peoples’ opinions about the film
Rebel Moon 2
Speaking to Looper,...
Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire.
While beloved by Zack Snyder fans and general audiences, the beginning of the Rebel Moon IP failed to impress critics with its first part, A Child of Fire. Considering that the girl was only the first half of the story, Snyder has come out saying that the first film will merit re-evaluation when the second film, The Scargiver, hits streaming on April 19th.
Zack Snyder believes seeing the full story will change peoples’ opinions about the film
Rebel Moon 2
Speaking to Looper,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
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