The ‘very male-gazed orientation’ of the 1980s version of Red Sonja will be a thing of the past in the remake, says Matilda Lutz.
Fantasy adventure Red Sonja emerged in 1985, three years after 1982’s Conan The Barbarian and around the time of the unexpectedly daft Conan The Destroyer. Red Sonja, directed by Destroyer’s Richard Fleischer, cashed in on that series’ popularity and also featured its star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, alongside 80s icon Brigitte Nielsen who starred as the titular female warrior.
There has been talk of a reboot of the movie for years, but it seems to be a project that has taken forever to bring to the screen – and we’re not just talking about the hold-ups caused by strikes and pandemics. For well over a decade, various attempts have been made to get the film up and running, with creative talent such as Robert Rodriguez, Rose McGowan, Simon West,...
Fantasy adventure Red Sonja emerged in 1985, three years after 1982’s Conan The Barbarian and around the time of the unexpectedly daft Conan The Destroyer. Red Sonja, directed by Destroyer’s Richard Fleischer, cashed in on that series’ popularity and also featured its star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, alongside 80s icon Brigitte Nielsen who starred as the titular female warrior.
There has been talk of a reboot of the movie for years, but it seems to be a project that has taken forever to bring to the screen – and we’re not just talking about the hold-ups caused by strikes and pandemics. For well over a decade, various attempts have been made to get the film up and running, with creative talent such as Robert Rodriguez, Rose McGowan, Simon West,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
A reboot of Red Sonja spent nearly fifteen years in development hell before going into production in 2022 with director M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) at the helm. Before Bassett signed on, the project had passed through the hands of directors Robert Rodriguez, Simon West, Bryan Singer, and Joey Soloway, with Hannah John-Kamen, Rose McGowan, and Amber Heard being considered for the lead role. Matilda Lutz ended up starring in the film, and while we still don’t know when we’ll get to see her version of the title character in action, she did talk about the making of the film (and the metal bikini she had to wear in it) during an interview with Collider.
Lutz said she had a great experience working on Red Sonja, getting the chance to do stunts and horseback riding, to work with Bassett. She added, “What I think is different from what we know...
Lutz said she had a great experience working on Red Sonja, getting the chance to do stunts and horseback riding, to work with Bassett. She added, “What I think is different from what we know...
- 3/11/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The wave of Live-Action adaptations of popular anime is now awaiting the release of the highly anticipated Naruto live-action movie after the success of One Piece and Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action adaptations. The movie is being developed by Lionsgate and has been in the talks for a long time.
Kakashi Hatake – Naruto
While the actors who would play the role of major characters from the series like Naruto and Sasuke have not yet been unveiled, fans have made some speculations regarding the perfect choice for the role of such characters. One such character that fans are most excited to see get cast is Kakashi Hatake, the sensei of the infamous team 7.
Although there are many strong contenders for the role of Kakashi, there is one South Korean Actor who fits perfectly for the portrayal of the super-strong teacher of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. The plus point is that he...
Kakashi Hatake – Naruto
While the actors who would play the role of major characters from the series like Naruto and Sasuke have not yet been unveiled, fans have made some speculations regarding the perfect choice for the role of such characters. One such character that fans are most excited to see get cast is Kakashi Hatake, the sensei of the infamous team 7.
Although there are many strong contenders for the role of Kakashi, there is one South Korean Actor who fits perfectly for the portrayal of the super-strong teacher of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. The plus point is that he...
- 2/26/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Following the huge success of One Piece‘s live-action adaptation by Netflix, it is understandable that fans have the expectation that the upcoming Naruto live-action would also be treated in the same way. However, the idea of adapting a seven-hundred-chapter series into a single movie has been met with some backlash from hardcore Naruto fans.
Naruto and Hinata
There is the history that implies the not-so-well track record of live-action adaptations, which is why fans are worried about the upcoming Naruto live-action. But a live-action could also be a successful one if done perfectly by the makers. And as per reports, the live-action Naruto movie, which is in the works at Lionsgate will be written and directed by Shang-Chi‘s Destin Daniel Cretton.
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Naruto and Hinata
There is the history that implies the not-so-well track record of live-action adaptations, which is why fans are worried about the upcoming Naruto live-action. But a live-action could also be a successful one if done perfectly by the makers. And as per reports, the live-action Naruto movie, which is in the works at Lionsgate will be written and directed by Shang-Chi‘s Destin Daniel Cretton.
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- 2/24/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
After being in limbo for a long time, the live-action adaptation of Naruto has been officially confirmed to be in production.
Lionsgate, the studio behind the project, has roped in Destin Daniel Cretton, known for his work on the Marvel film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” to direct as well as pen the upcoming Naruto live-action film.
Joining Cretton in bringing Naruto to life are producers Jeyun Munford, Avi Arad, Ari Arad, and Emmy Yu.
Masashi Kishimoto, the mangaka of Naruto, expressed his enthusiasm on Destin’s involvement in the film, stating, “When I heard of Destin’s attachment, it happened to be right after watching a blockbuster action film of his, and I thought he would be the perfect director for Naruto. After enjoying his other films and understanding that his forte is in creating solid dramas about people, I became convinced that there is no other director for Naturo.
Lionsgate, the studio behind the project, has roped in Destin Daniel Cretton, known for his work on the Marvel film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” to direct as well as pen the upcoming Naruto live-action film.
Joining Cretton in bringing Naruto to life are producers Jeyun Munford, Avi Arad, Ari Arad, and Emmy Yu.
Masashi Kishimoto, the mangaka of Naruto, expressed his enthusiasm on Destin’s involvement in the film, stating, “When I heard of Destin’s attachment, it happened to be right after watching a blockbuster action film of his, and I thought he would be the perfect director for Naruto. After enjoying his other films and understanding that his forte is in creating solid dramas about people, I became convinced that there is no other director for Naturo.
- 2/23/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Lionsgate has been working on a live-action version of the well-known anime and manga series Naruto for a while now. Despite the fact that the movie was announced in 2015, no significant updates regarding the project have been released since then. The project involved Tasha Huo, the screenwriter of the popular Netflix series The Witcher.
Naruto
Fans of the original series as well as the anime and manga community are eagerly awaiting further information regarding the adaptation, for now, there is only confirmation that it is still in the planning stages. Despite the lack of an official confirmation, the film appears to be currently being made with a late 2024 release date planned.
However, recently in an interview, the English Voice Actor of the protagonist Naruto from the anime series, Maile Flanagan discussed the live-action movie and gave a positive update about the adapted film. She also talked about the potential success...
Naruto
Fans of the original series as well as the anime and manga community are eagerly awaiting further information regarding the adaptation, for now, there is only confirmation that it is still in the planning stages. Despite the lack of an official confirmation, the film appears to be currently being made with a late 2024 release date planned.
However, recently in an interview, the English Voice Actor of the protagonist Naruto from the anime series, Maile Flanagan discussed the live-action movie and gave a positive update about the adapted film. She also talked about the potential success...
- 2/17/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
In a surprising turn of events, the long-anticipated live-action adaptation of the popular manga and anime series, Naruto, has finally received a significant update nearly 10 years after its initial announcement.
Lionsgate announced the live-action Naruto movie back in July 2015, and fans got confirmation of the collaboration between Lionsgate, director Michael Gracey, and manga creator Masashi Kishimoto during the Jump Festa event in 2016. However, updates on the project were scarce, leaving fans in the dark for several years.
Despite sitting on the upcoming slate for an extended period, the film was confirmed to be actively in development in 2021, and in 2023, Lionsgate declared that the project was being fast-tracked with Masashi Kishimoto co-developing the film.
Recently breaking the silence surrounding the project, the live-action Naruto movie now has a new screenwriter, Tasha Huo. Known for her work on the upcoming Red Sonja and Tomb Raider adaptations, Huo brings a wealth of experience to the table.
Lionsgate announced the live-action Naruto movie back in July 2015, and fans got confirmation of the collaboration between Lionsgate, director Michael Gracey, and manga creator Masashi Kishimoto during the Jump Festa event in 2016. However, updates on the project were scarce, leaving fans in the dark for several years.
Despite sitting on the upcoming slate for an extended period, the film was confirmed to be actively in development in 2021, and in 2023, Lionsgate declared that the project was being fast-tracked with Masashi Kishimoto co-developing the film.
Recently breaking the silence surrounding the project, the live-action Naruto movie now has a new screenwriter, Tasha Huo. Known for her work on the upcoming Red Sonja and Tomb Raider adaptations, Huo brings a wealth of experience to the table.
- 11/27/2023
- by John Berty
- Anime Alert
The anime world is buzzing with excitement as Tasha Huo, renowned for her work on ‘Red Sonja’ and the ‘Tomb Raider’ animated series, has been announced to take on the script for Lionsgate’s live-action ‘Naruto‘ movie. This revelation came from Variety’s ‘10 Screenwriters to Watch for 2023,’ highlighting Huo’s rising prominence in the industry.
Lionsgate’s journey to adapt ‘Naruto’ has been a long and evolving process. The Tracking Board Hollywood news website first broke the news in 2015 that Lionsgate had secured the rights for the manga’s live-action film adaptation. They were in talks with Michael Gracey, known for directing ‘The Greatest Showman,’ to helm the project. A year later, at the Jump Festa event, it was confirmed that Lionsgate and Gracey were working on the film with the involvement of Masashi Kishimoto, the original creator of ‘Naruto.’
The production has seen various key figures involved over the years.
Lionsgate’s journey to adapt ‘Naruto’ has been a long and evolving process. The Tracking Board Hollywood news website first broke the news in 2015 that Lionsgate had secured the rights for the manga’s live-action film adaptation. They were in talks with Michael Gracey, known for directing ‘The Greatest Showman,’ to helm the project. A year later, at the Jump Festa event, it was confirmed that Lionsgate and Gracey were working on the film with the involvement of Masashi Kishimoto, the original creator of ‘Naruto.’
The production has seen various key figures involved over the years.
- 11/27/2023
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
Naruto‘s live-action adaptation is likely coming soon!
If you didn’t know, Naruto chronicles the life of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks to become the leader of his village.
The popular manga and anime series has now made progress on its upcoming project, which follows decades of films and TV shows based on the books.
Keep reading to find out more…
Tasha Huo, who previously developed scripts for animated versions of Naruto and Tomb Raider, will write the script for Naruto‘s live-action adaptation, Variety reports.
The movie will be produced by Lionsgate.
Initial reports of a live-action Naruto film arose in 2015. At the time, Michael Gracey was slated to direct, but it isn’t clear if he is still attached to the project.
Find out the 10 highest-grossing anime movies of all time!
If you didn’t know, Naruto chronicles the life of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks to become the leader of his village.
The popular manga and anime series has now made progress on its upcoming project, which follows decades of films and TV shows based on the books.
Keep reading to find out more…
Tasha Huo, who previously developed scripts for animated versions of Naruto and Tomb Raider, will write the script for Naruto‘s live-action adaptation, Variety reports.
The movie will be produced by Lionsgate.
Initial reports of a live-action Naruto film arose in 2015. At the time, Michael Gracey was slated to direct, but it isn’t clear if he is still attached to the project.
Find out the 10 highest-grossing anime movies of all time!
- 11/26/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“Only Murders in the Building” Renewed for Season 4
On the day of the “Only Murders in the Building” Season 3 finale, Hulu, quick as a whip, has picked up the hit Hulu whodunit for a fourth season.
The comedy series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as a trio of true-crime podcast fans who, after a suspicious death in their Upper West Side apartment building, become friends and amateur detectives.
Watch the Season 3 trailer for “Only Murders in the Building” below:
Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd guest-starred in the third season, which had its finale on Oct. 3 and centered around the trio investigating a murder behind the scenes of a Broadway show. Rudd played Ben Glenroy, a Hollywood action star whose Broadway debut is cut short by his own death, and Streep played Loretta Durkin, a struggling actor and the love interest of Short’s Oliver.
The Season 3 premiere...
On the day of the “Only Murders in the Building” Season 3 finale, Hulu, quick as a whip, has picked up the hit Hulu whodunit for a fourth season.
The comedy series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as a trio of true-crime podcast fans who, after a suspicious death in their Upper West Side apartment building, become friends and amateur detectives.
Watch the Season 3 trailer for “Only Murders in the Building” below:
Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd guest-starred in the third season, which had its finale on Oct. 3 and centered around the trio investigating a murder behind the scenes of a Broadway show. Rudd played Ben Glenroy, a Hollywood action star whose Broadway debut is cut short by his own death, and Streep played Loretta Durkin, a struggling actor and the love interest of Short’s Oliver.
The Season 3 premiere...
- 10/4/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
"Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft" is a new animated TV series, written by Tasha Huo and voiced by Hayley Atwell, produced by Legendary Entertainment and animated by Powerhouse Animation, streaming in 2024 on Netflix:
"...the 'Tomb Raider' anime series will follow the popular Square Enix video game and pick up after the reboot trilogy, as it follows 'Lara Croft' exploring new territory. "
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"...the 'Tomb Raider' anime series will follow the popular Square Enix video game and pick up after the reboot trilogy, as it follows 'Lara Croft' exploring new territory. "
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- 9/27/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix has dropped a first look at Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, its new anime series featuring voiceover work by Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter).
The project was first revealed by the streamer in early 2021, when the streaming giant announced it was teaming with Legendary to expand the Skull Island and Tomb Raider universes with two new anime series.
The Tomb Raider anime series will follow the popular Square Enix video game and pick up after the reboot trilogy, as it follows Lara Croft exploring new territory. Netflix announced the show’s 2024 premiere during its first ever Drop 01 event, a virtual showcase of its upcoming animated fare.
Tomb Raider has become a global franchise encompassing movies, merchandise and comic books. The new Netflix-Legendary project marks Lara Croft’s first appearance in an animated series.
In 2001, Angelina Jolie played the titular heroine in the feature Lara Croft: Tomb Raider...
The project was first revealed by the streamer in early 2021, when the streaming giant announced it was teaming with Legendary to expand the Skull Island and Tomb Raider universes with two new anime series.
The Tomb Raider anime series will follow the popular Square Enix video game and pick up after the reboot trilogy, as it follows Lara Croft exploring new territory. Netflix announced the show’s 2024 premiere during its first ever Drop 01 event, a virtual showcase of its upcoming animated fare.
Tomb Raider has become a global franchise encompassing movies, merchandise and comic books. The new Netflix-Legendary project marks Lara Croft’s first appearance in an animated series.
In 2001, Angelina Jolie played the titular heroine in the feature Lara Croft: Tomb Raider...
- 9/27/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been a long time coming, but Capcom’s Devil May Cry is finally coming to Netflix in a new anime adaptation. Adi Shankar (the Executive Producer of Netflix’s Castlevania series) is involved, with the show being animated by South Korean animation studio Studio Mir. Netflix dropped a new teaser for the show earlier this afternoon.
This isn’t the first Devil May Cry anime adapation. Longtime fans will remember the 12-episode Ova (which Michael covered a few years back). There hasn’t been any info as of yet regarding the new series, nor is there an official release date. However, the teaser by Netflix lists Devil May Cry as “coming soon.”
Netflix wasn’t done there, as they also revealed the first look at Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, which is being produced by Legendary with Crystal Dynamics, with Tasha Huo as the showrunner on the series.
This isn’t the first Devil May Cry anime adapation. Longtime fans will remember the 12-episode Ova (which Michael covered a few years back). There hasn’t been any info as of yet regarding the new series, nor is there an official release date. However, the teaser by Netflix lists Devil May Cry as “coming soon.”
Netflix wasn’t done there, as they also revealed the first look at Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, which is being produced by Legendary with Crystal Dynamics, with Tasha Huo as the showrunner on the series.
- 9/27/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Hayley Atwell, who has played Agent Carter herself Peggy Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was recently seen in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, provides the voice of video game icon Lara Croft in the upcoming Netflix animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft – and today a quick teaser trailer for the show has arrived online! You can check it out in the embed above.
Netflix hasn’t announced a specific release date for the Tomb Raider series, but they have said that it will begin streaming sometime in 2024. Here’s a bit more information, courtesy of Deadline: Based on the wildly popular action-adventure video game franchise launched in 1996, created by the British game developer Core Design, the anime will follow Croft’s Square Enix run, and is set after the events of the 2013 to 2018 video game reboot.
The Witcher: Blood Origin’s Tasha Huo...
Netflix hasn’t announced a specific release date for the Tomb Raider series, but they have said that it will begin streaming sometime in 2024. Here’s a bit more information, courtesy of Deadline: Based on the wildly popular action-adventure video game franchise launched in 1996, created by the British game developer Core Design, the anime will follow Croft’s Square Enix run, and is set after the events of the 2013 to 2018 video game reboot.
The Witcher: Blood Origin’s Tasha Huo...
- 9/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Lara Croft is back in action in a first look at Legendary Television’s all new Tomb Raider anime series.
On Wednesday, Netflix revealed Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft has landed a 2024 release while debuting a brief teaser for the anticipated title. The sneak peek, which features Croft taking (breathy) aim with a bow and arrow, dropping into darkened caverns, and rising battered and bruised against a wall of fire, debuted as part of the streamer’s first ever Drop 01 event, a virtual showcase of its most anticipated animated genre offerings.
Voice starring Agent Carter and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning actress Hayley Atwell, The Legend of Lara Croft was initially announced in January 2021 alongside Skull Island, another Legendary anime adaptation that dropped its first season in June. Based on the wildly popular action-adventure video game franchise launched in 1996, created by the British game developer Core Design, the...
On Wednesday, Netflix revealed Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft has landed a 2024 release while debuting a brief teaser for the anticipated title. The sneak peek, which features Croft taking (breathy) aim with a bow and arrow, dropping into darkened caverns, and rising battered and bruised against a wall of fire, debuted as part of the streamer’s first ever Drop 01 event, a virtual showcase of its most anticipated animated genre offerings.
Voice starring Agent Carter and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning actress Hayley Atwell, The Legend of Lara Croft was initially announced in January 2021 alongside Skull Island, another Legendary anime adaptation that dropped its first season in June. Based on the wildly popular action-adventure video game franchise launched in 1996, created by the British game developer Core Design, the...
- 9/27/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There’s a whole lotta heavy breathing going on in our first official look at the titular heroine of Netflix’s Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft anime series.
Produced by Legendary Television with video game developer Crystal Dynamics, and animated by Powerhouse Animation, Tomb Raider: Tlolc — currently on track for a 2024 release — picks up after the events of Square Enix’s highly successful video game reboot trilogy (and not any movie), as it follows the globetrotting heroine’s latest and greatest adventure.
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Produced by Legendary Television with video game developer Crystal Dynamics, and animated by Powerhouse Animation, Tomb Raider: Tlolc — currently on track for a 2024 release — picks up after the events of Square Enix’s highly successful video game reboot trilogy (and not any movie), as it follows the globetrotting heroine’s latest and greatest adventure.
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- 9/27/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
A lot of the major studios have decided not to have presentations at the San Diego Comic Con this year. Disney, Marvel Studios, DC Studios, Netflix, Sony, Universal, they’re all sitting this one out. But Millennium Media has now confirmed that they’ll have an Sdcc presence, as they’ll be unveiling the teaser trailer for their long-awaited Red Sonja reboot during a panel that will celebrate the title character’s 50th anniversary!
The main focus of this panel will be Red Sonja’s comic book history. A press release notes that Red Sonja, LLC president, executive editor, and film producer Luke Lieberman will be panel moderator, and guests will include franchise contributors Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Amy Chu, Dan Panosian, Mark Canton, and more. “
Here’s some more information:
In addition to a retrospective discussion on the character’s legacy and past, her future will be looked to with new comics,...
The main focus of this panel will be Red Sonja’s comic book history. A press release notes that Red Sonja, LLC president, executive editor, and film producer Luke Lieberman will be panel moderator, and guests will include franchise contributors Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Amy Chu, Dan Panosian, Mark Canton, and more. “
Here’s some more information:
In addition to a retrospective discussion on the character’s legacy and past, her future will be looked to with new comics,...
- 7/14/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Amazon Studios is getting into business with Critical Role, the company behind Prime Video’s The Legend of Vox Machina animated series, with a multiyear exclusive overall television and first-look film deal.
The first official project under the new pact is animated series Mighty Nein, based on Critical Role’s successful second campaign. Mighty Nein follows a group of criminals and misfits who are the only ones that can prevent the kingdom from plunging into chaos when an arcane artifact capable of reshaping reality falls into the wrong hands. The new series will soon begin production and will premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. You can watch a teaser above.
Critical Role will continue to produce under its production banner, Metapigeon, which will develop its own original television shows, films, and content while continuing to partner with creatives on a new slate of projects, both...
The first official project under the new pact is animated series Mighty Nein, based on Critical Role’s successful second campaign. Mighty Nein follows a group of criminals and misfits who are the only ones that can prevent the kingdom from plunging into chaos when an arcane artifact capable of reshaping reality falls into the wrong hands. The new series will soon begin production and will premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. You can watch a teaser above.
Critical Role will continue to produce under its production banner, Metapigeon, which will develop its own original television shows, films, and content while continuing to partner with creatives on a new slate of projects, both...
- 1/25/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Critical Role, a media company behind the acclaimed animated series “The Legend of Vox Machina,” has scored a multiyear exclusive overall television and first-look film deal with Amazon Studios.
Under the agreement, Critical Role will produce an animated television series based on its highly successful livestream campaign “Mighty Nein,” which follows a group of criminals and misfits who are the only ones who can prevent the kingdom from plunging into chaos when an arcane artifact capable of reshaping reality falls into the wrong hands. Watch a teaser trailer for the show above.
“Mighty Nein” will be executive produced by Tasha Huo, Sam Riegel and Travis Willingham alongside Metapigeon and Amazon Studios. Chris Prynoski (“The Legend of Vox Machina”), Shannon Prynoski (“Fairfax”), Antonio Canobbio (“Arlo the Alligator Boy”), and Ben Kalina (“Big Mouth”) at Titmouse will also executive produce.
The series, which will soon begin production, is slated to premiere on...
Under the agreement, Critical Role will produce an animated television series based on its highly successful livestream campaign “Mighty Nein,” which follows a group of criminals and misfits who are the only ones who can prevent the kingdom from plunging into chaos when an arcane artifact capable of reshaping reality falls into the wrong hands. Watch a teaser trailer for the show above.
“Mighty Nein” will be executive produced by Tasha Huo, Sam Riegel and Travis Willingham alongside Metapigeon and Amazon Studios. Chris Prynoski (“The Legend of Vox Machina”), Shannon Prynoski (“Fairfax”), Antonio Canobbio (“Arlo the Alligator Boy”), and Ben Kalina (“Big Mouth”) at Titmouse will also executive produce.
The series, which will soon begin production, is slated to premiere on...
- 1/25/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Amazon has made a mighty embrace of the Critical Role cinematic universe.
Amazon Studios announced a multiyear exclusive overall TV and first-look film deal with Critical Role, the media company and D&d role-playing group behind Prime Video’s popular adult animation series “The Legend of Vox Machina.”
The first new series to be produced under the agreement is “Mighty Nein,” based on Critical Role’s second campaign, which ran from January 2018 to mid-2021. The Mighty Nein adventuring party — a band of criminals and misfits — are the only ones who can prevent the kingdom from plunging into chaos when an arcane artifact capable of reshaping reality falls into the wrong hands. “Mighty Nein” is set to begin production shortly in partnership with animation studio Titmouse, which has teamed with Critical Role and Amazon Studios for “Vox Machina.” The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video, but there’s no release date as yet.
Amazon Studios announced a multiyear exclusive overall TV and first-look film deal with Critical Role, the media company and D&d role-playing group behind Prime Video’s popular adult animation series “The Legend of Vox Machina.”
The first new series to be produced under the agreement is “Mighty Nein,” based on Critical Role’s second campaign, which ran from January 2018 to mid-2021. The Mighty Nein adventuring party — a band of criminals and misfits — are the only ones who can prevent the kingdom from plunging into chaos when an arcane artifact capable of reshaping reality falls into the wrong hands. “Mighty Nein” is set to begin production shortly in partnership with animation studio Titmouse, which has teamed with Critical Role and Amazon Studios for “Vox Machina.” The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video, but there’s no release date as yet.
- 1/25/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
A reboot of Red Sonja spent nearly fifteen years in development hell before going into production last year with director M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) at the helm. Before Bassett signed on, the project had passed through the hands of directors Robert Rodriguez, Simon West, Bryan Singer, and Joey Soloway, with Hannah John-Kamen, Rose McGowan, and Amber Heard being considered for the lead role. Today The Hollywood Reporter posted an interesting article about how Red Sonja was able to escape from development hell… and it basically boils down to a director’s enthusiasm for the material and a producer’s desperation to get the movie made.
The 50-something Bassett says she has been borderline obsessed with Red Sonja since her childhood, and “I cursed every time they announced someone else (as director). I kept telling them, ‘When you change again, let me know.’” And they did let her know when Soloway...
The 50-something Bassett says she has been borderline obsessed with Red Sonja since her childhood, and “I cursed every time they announced someone else (as director). I kept telling them, ‘When you change again, let me know.’” And they did let her know when Soloway...
- 1/11/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Plot: Set in an elven world 1200 years before the world of The Witcher, Blood Origin will tell a story lost to time – the creation of the first prototype Witcher, and the events that lead to the pivotal conjunction of the spheres, when the planets of monsters, men, and elves merged to become one.
Review: The appeal of The Witcher has been, at least for me, the performance of Henry Cavill. Having read the novels that inspired the video game and television series, seeing Geralt of Rivia embodied by an actor with as much presence as Cavill elevated the series from a pulpy distraction to destination viewing. Before Cavill’s third and final season as Geralt premieres in mid-2023, the first live-action spin-off series arrives on Christmas to tell the tale of how the Witchers came to be. Blood Origin, a four-episode prequel set twelve centuries before the main series, is...
Review: The appeal of The Witcher has been, at least for me, the performance of Henry Cavill. Having read the novels that inspired the video game and television series, seeing Geralt of Rivia embodied by an actor with as much presence as Cavill elevated the series from a pulpy distraction to destination viewing. Before Cavill’s third and final season as Geralt premieres in mid-2023, the first live-action spin-off series arrives on Christmas to tell the tale of how the Witchers came to be. Blood Origin, a four-episode prequel set twelve centuries before the main series, is...
- 12/12/2022
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Cleopatra Wong, a kick-ass Interpol agent known to have influenced some of Quentin Tarantino’s movies, is to be revived in an upcoming Asian TV series.
The female action hero was created by The Philippines’ Bobby Suarez (aka George Richardson) and featured in three movies – “They Call Her Cleopatra Wong,” “Dynamite Johnson” and “Devil’s Angels” (aka “Mean Business”) – produced in the late 1970s by Bas Film Productions. Her name is a reference to Blaxploitation character Cleopatra Jones, albeit melded with Bruce Lee action and early James Bond cool. Marrie Lee (aka Doris Young) starred in all three movies.
‘Dynamite Johnson’ poster courtesy of Everett Collection.
Tarantino has said that Wong was an inspiration for Uma Thurman’s central character in his “Kill Bill” movies. The “They Call Her…” title was also used for a succession of unrelated exploitation films in the U.S., Europe and The Philippines.
Wong is...
The female action hero was created by The Philippines’ Bobby Suarez (aka George Richardson) and featured in three movies – “They Call Her Cleopatra Wong,” “Dynamite Johnson” and “Devil’s Angels” (aka “Mean Business”) – produced in the late 1970s by Bas Film Productions. Her name is a reference to Blaxploitation character Cleopatra Jones, albeit melded with Bruce Lee action and early James Bond cool. Marrie Lee (aka Doris Young) starred in all three movies.
‘Dynamite Johnson’ poster courtesy of Everett Collection.
Tarantino has said that Wong was an inspiration for Uma Thurman’s central character in his “Kill Bill” movies. The “They Call Her…” title was also used for a succession of unrelated exploitation films in the U.S., Europe and The Philippines.
Wong is...
- 12/1/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Near the end of August, it was announced that the long-awaited Red Sonja reboot was filming with M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) directing and Matilda Lutz (Revenge) taking on the lead role. In early September, we heard that Oliver Trevena (The Rising Hawk) had joined Lutz in the cast – and Trevena’s character was the only one, other than Red Sonja herself, we ever got a description of. The actor had been cast as Tr’aal, “a gladiator-type warrior who joins Sonja in her fight against an evil emperor”. Unfortunately Deadline reports that Trevena has since had to drop out of Red Sonja due to scheduling issues. They also report that Rhona Mitra of Doomsday and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is in the cast, but no details about her character have been revealed.
Bassett is directing the film from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s...
Bassett is directing the film from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s...
- 10/17/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Rhona Mitra (Hounds of War) has signed on for a role in Millennium Media’s comic book film Red Sonja, toplined by Matilda Lutz, with Oliver Trevena (Wire Room) departing the project due to scheduling conflicts.
Derived from the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name from Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. The character is billed as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, though details as to the film adaptation’s plot hav been kept under wraps thus far.
Currently in production at the Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with additional shoots at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio scheduled for later in the month, Red Sonja also stars Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury and Katrina Durden.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is...
Derived from the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name from Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. The character is billed as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, though details as to the film adaptation’s plot hav been kept under wraps thus far.
Currently in production at the Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with additional shoots at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio scheduled for later in the month, Red Sonja also stars Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury and Katrina Durden.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is...
- 10/14/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Millennium’s new take on comic book character Red Sonja has gone through a few different iterations in recent years, with M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) now directing the movie. The iconic character will now be played by Matilda Lutz (Revenge), and this afternoon Deadline has shared a first look at Lutz as the title character in the new Red Sonja movie.
Deadline notes, “While the character is billed as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have so far been kept under wraps.”
The cast also includes Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury, Katrina Durden and Oliver Trevena.
The new Red Sonja movie was written by Joey Soloway and Tasha Huo.
Red Sonja, played by Brigitte Nielsen in the 1985 film, is a comic book heroine created by writer Roy Thomas and...
Deadline notes, “While the character is billed as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have so far been kept under wraps.”
The cast also includes Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury, Katrina Durden and Oliver Trevena.
The new Red Sonja movie was written by Joey Soloway and Tasha Huo.
Red Sonja, played by Brigitte Nielsen in the 1985 film, is a comic book heroine created by writer Roy Thomas and...
- 10/11/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Two months ago, the Red Sonja reboot finally made it into production after spending nearly fifteen years in development hell. After passing through the hands of directors Robert Rodriguez, Simon West, Bryan Singer, and Joey Soloway, Red Sonja has ended up being brought back to the screen by M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane). And while Hannah John-Kamen, Rose McGowan, and Amber Heard were considered for the lead role at different points, the star of Bassett’s Red Sonja is Matilda Lutz (Revenge). As filming on Red Sonja continues, a first look image has arrived to give us a preview of how Lutz looks as the title character – and you can check it out at the bottom of this article!
Bassett is directing the film from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider anime). This version of Red Sonja is derived from the sword and sorcery comic books by Dynamite Entertainment,...
Bassett is directing the film from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider anime). This version of Red Sonja is derived from the sword and sorcery comic books by Dynamite Entertainment,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Principal photography on sword and sorcery comic book adaptation underway at Nu Boyana Studio in Bulgaria.
Millennium Media has released a first-look image of Red Sonja lead Matilda Lutz in costume for the sword and sorcery epic currently in production in Europe.
Principal photography on the comic book adaptation is underway at Millennium’s Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with additional shoots scheduled at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio later this month.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider), based on the fantasy action comic books from Dynamite Entertainment...
Millennium Media has released a first-look image of Red Sonja lead Matilda Lutz in costume for the sword and sorcery epic currently in production in Europe.
Principal photography on the comic book adaptation is underway at Millennium’s Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with additional shoots scheduled at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio later this month.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider), based on the fantasy action comic books from Dynamite Entertainment...
- 10/11/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Millennium Media has unveiled the first still from its anticipated comic book film Red Sonja, starring Matilda Lutz (Revenge), which is currently in production at the Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with additional shoots at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio scheduled for later in the month.
Derived from the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name from Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. While the character is billed as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have so far been kept under wraps.
Lutz is joined in the pic by Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury, Katrina Durden and Oliver Trevena.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing from a script by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo...
Derived from the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name from Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. While the character is billed as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have so far been kept under wraps.
Lutz is joined in the pic by Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury, Katrina Durden and Oliver Trevena.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing from a script by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo...
- 10/11/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
A couple weeks ago, we learned that a new take on Red Sonja had gone into production – after spending decades in development hell – with Matilda Lutz (Revenge) in the title role. Deadline reports that Lutz is joined in the cast by Oliver Trevena, who has experience wielding a sword thanks to his role in the 2019 film The Rising Hawk. Trevena is taking on the role of Tr’aal, “a gladiator-type warrior who joins Sonja in her fight against an evil emperor”.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing Red Sonja from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider anime). This version of Red Sonja is derived from the sword and sorcery comic books by Dynamite Entertainment, based on the character created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. Details on the plot are being kept under wraps. All we know is that Sonja...
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing Red Sonja from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider anime). This version of Red Sonja is derived from the sword and sorcery comic books by Dynamite Entertainment, based on the character created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. Details on the plot are being kept under wraps. All we know is that Sonja...
- 9/9/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Oliver Trevena (Wire Room) is the latest addition to the cast of Millennium Media’s comic book film Red Sonja, which has entered production in Bulgaria. He joins an ensemble led by Matilda Lutz, which also includes the previously announced Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury and Katrina Durden.
Derived from the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name from Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. Though the character is described as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have thus far been kept under wraps. Trevena will play Tr’aal, a gladiator-type warrior who joins Sonja (Lutz) in her fight against the evil emperor.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing the film for Millennium,...
Derived from the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name from Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. Though the character is described as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have thus far been kept under wraps. Trevena will play Tr’aal, a gladiator-type warrior who joins Sonja (Lutz) in her fight against the evil emperor.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing the film for Millennium,...
- 8/29/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
"Red Sonja" is finally getting a movie. Millennium Media announced on Aug. 23 that the movie, based on the comic-book character of the same name, will star Matilda Lutz as Red Sonja alongside "Batwoman" star Wallis Day and "The Umbrella Academy" actor Robert Sheehan. Millennium also confirmed the movie is currently in production.
In case the name doesn't ring any bells for you, here's a refresher. Red Sonja is a comic-book character who first appeared in Marvel's Conan the Barbarian series from 1973 to 1995. In 2005, she moved over to Dynamite Comics, where they eventually rebooted the character's backstory. They've consistently published Red Sonja series since then. Red Sonja famously wears a chain-mail bikini with thigh-high boots and long gloves. More recent issues have also portrayed the character as bisexual.
There's one previous "Red Sonja" movie, a 1985 flick starring Brigitte Nielsen and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rose McGowan was once attached to a new film...
In case the name doesn't ring any bells for you, here's a refresher. Red Sonja is a comic-book character who first appeared in Marvel's Conan the Barbarian series from 1973 to 1995. In 2005, she moved over to Dynamite Comics, where they eventually rebooted the character's backstory. They've consistently published Red Sonja series since then. Red Sonja famously wears a chain-mail bikini with thigh-high boots and long gloves. More recent issues have also portrayed the character as bisexual.
There's one previous "Red Sonja" movie, a 1985 flick starring Brigitte Nielsen and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rose McGowan was once attached to a new film...
- 8/24/2022
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
In the nearly four decades since the first live-action film starring Brigitte Nielsen and Arnold Schwarzenegger, another adaptation of Dynamite Entertainment's "Red Sonja" has failed to materialize in Hollywood — but it's not for lack of trying. Robert Rodriguez once had a vision that included Rose McGowan in the titular role. Before allegations of sexual assault were brought to light, Bryan Singer was also in line to helm a project based on the character originally created for Marvel Comics in 1973 by writer Roy Thomas and artist Barry Windsor-Smith. And the third attempt in recent history included "Ant-Man and the Wasp" star Hannah John-Kamen as the lead and "Transparent" creator Joey Soloway in the director's chair.
Typically, it's three strikes and you're out. But in this case, the fourth time appears to be the charm. While there were initially some issues in April 2022 with the U.S. immigration offices due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine,...
Typically, it's three strikes and you're out. But in this case, the fourth time appears to be the charm. While there were initially some issues in April 2022 with the U.S. immigration offices due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine,...
- 8/24/2022
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
M.J. Bassett directs sword and sorcery epic.
Matilda Lutz has replaced Hannah John Kamen in the lead of Millennium Media’s swords and sorcery comic book adaptation Red Sonja, which has begun production in Europe.
Lutz, whose credits include Neon’s Revenge, Paramount’s Zone 414 and Netflix’s Medici, will star as the mighty warrior from the Dynamite Entertainment comics after John Kamen stepped aside due to scheduling conflicts.
Robert Sheehan from The Umbrella Academy and Misfits has been cast as Draygan. Additional cast include Michael Bisping as Hawk, Martyn Ford as General Karlak, Eliza Matengu as Amarak, Manal El Feitury as Ayala,...
Matilda Lutz has replaced Hannah John Kamen in the lead of Millennium Media’s swords and sorcery comic book adaptation Red Sonja, which has begun production in Europe.
Lutz, whose credits include Neon’s Revenge, Paramount’s Zone 414 and Netflix’s Medici, will star as the mighty warrior from the Dynamite Entertainment comics after John Kamen stepped aside due to scheduling conflicts.
Robert Sheehan from The Umbrella Academy and Misfits has been cast as Draygan. Additional cast include Michael Bisping as Hawk, Martyn Ford as General Karlak, Eliza Matengu as Amarak, Manal El Feitury as Ayala,...
- 8/23/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
After spending nearly fifteen years in development hell, the Red Sonja reboot has finally started filming! Millennium Media has announced that Red Sonja is being directed by M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) and stars Matilda Lutz (Revenge) as the title character.
Bassett came on board to direct the film five months ago when previously attached director Joey Soloway (Transparent) and star Hannah John-Kamen left the project. Bassett is still working from the screenplay Soloway wrote with Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider anime). This version of Red Sonja is derived from the sword and sorcery comic books by Dynamite Entertainment, based on the character created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas.
Lutz is joined in the cast by Wallis Day (Sex/Life) as Annisia, Robert Sheehan (The Umbrella Academy) as Draygan, Michael Bisping (xXx: Return of Xander Cage) as Hawk, Martyn Ford (F9: The Fast Saga) as General Karlak,...
Bassett came on board to direct the film five months ago when previously attached director Joey Soloway (Transparent) and star Hannah John-Kamen left the project. Bassett is still working from the screenplay Soloway wrote with Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider anime). This version of Red Sonja is derived from the sword and sorcery comic books by Dynamite Entertainment, based on the character created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas.
Lutz is joined in the cast by Wallis Day (Sex/Life) as Annisia, Robert Sheehan (The Umbrella Academy) as Draygan, Michael Bisping (xXx: Return of Xander Cage) as Hawk, Martyn Ford (F9: The Fast Saga) as General Karlak,...
- 8/23/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Matilda Lutz (Revenge), Wallis Day (Sex/Life) and Robert Sheehan (The Umbrella Academy) have been tapped to lead the cast of Millennium Media’s upcoming comic book film Red Sonja, from director M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane), which is now in production at the Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with filming at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio to follow.
Inspired by the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name by Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine originally created for Marvel Comics by Robert E. Howard and subsequently adapted by Roy Thomas. While the character is described as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have not been disclosed. Hannah John Kamen had previously been set for the film’s lead role of Red Sonja, though she’s stepped aside due to scheduling conflicts, with...
Inspired by the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name by Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine originally created for Marvel Comics by Robert E. Howard and subsequently adapted by Roy Thomas. While the character is described as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have not been disclosed. Hannah John Kamen had previously been set for the film’s lead role of Red Sonja, though she’s stepped aside due to scheduling conflicts, with...
- 8/23/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix had announced that the prequel series The Witcher: Blood Origin, which is set in “an elven world” 1200 years before the events we saw in The Witcher, would have a six episode run. But now the Witcher fan site Redanian Intelligance reports that they’ve heard the show is being condensed from six episodes down to four.
Here’s the Redanian Intelligence report:
Keep in mind that the footage was already shot as six episodes, which likely means heavier editing and potentially lots of footage on the cutting room floor. To support that, we learned the writing credits for all of the Blood Origin episodes and they go like this:
Episode 1: Declan de Barra
Episode 2: Alex Meenehan/Aaron Stewart-Ahn
Episode 3: Tania Lotia/Kiersten Van Horne
Episode 4: Declan de Barra/Tasha Huo
We can’t claim to know all the ins and outs of how crediting works...
Here’s the Redanian Intelligence report:
Keep in mind that the footage was already shot as six episodes, which likely means heavier editing and potentially lots of footage on the cutting room floor. To support that, we learned the writing credits for all of the Blood Origin episodes and they go like this:
Episode 1: Declan de Barra
Episode 2: Alex Meenehan/Aaron Stewart-Ahn
Episode 3: Tania Lotia/Kiersten Van Horne
Episode 4: Declan de Barra/Tasha Huo
We can’t claim to know all the ins and outs of how crediting works...
- 8/15/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Allen Maldonado and Shadow of the Tomb Raider video game franchise alum Earl Baylon have joined the voice cast of Netflix and Legendary’s Tomb Raider anime series. It is based on the Square Enix action-adventure video game that has spawned comic books and three feature films, with a fourth on the way. Maldonado and Baylon join previously announced Hayley Atwell, who voices iconic adventurer Lara Croft. The announcement comes as part of Square Enix, Crystal Dynamics, and Eidos-Montréal Tomb Raider 25th anniversary celebration today.
The series will pick up after the video game reboot trilogy and follow the heroine 25 years after her first game appeared as she explores new territory. Tomb Raider will be written by Tasha Huo, who is executive producing with dj2 Entertainment founder and CEO Dmitri M. Johnson (Sonic the Hedgehog), Stephan Bugaj and Howard Bliss.
The series will pick up after the video game reboot trilogy and follow the heroine 25 years after her first game appeared as she explores new territory. Tomb Raider will be written by Tasha Huo, who is executive producing with dj2 Entertainment founder and CEO Dmitri M. Johnson (Sonic the Hedgehog), Stephan Bugaj and Howard Bliss.
- 10/28/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Hayley Atwell has been cast in Netflix and Legendary Television’s upcoming “Tomb Raider” anime series.
Atwell will voice the franchise hero, Lara Croft, in the new series based on Square Enix’s iconic game.
This upcoming series marks the character’s anime debut. The story will pick up after the events of the “Tomb Raider” video-game reboot trilogy, charting a new adventure (in new territory) for the globetrotting Lara Croft 25 years after her first game launched.
Atwell is best known for portraying Peggy Carter across the Marvel universe, in such films as “Captain America: The First Avenger,” “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Ant-Man” And “Avengers: Endgame,” as well as in her own TV series “Marvel’s Agent Carter.” Her other live-action credits include “Conviction,” “Criminal U.K.” and “Howards End” for TV and “Brideshead Revisited,” “The Duchess,” “Christopher Robin” and “Blinded by the Light” in film.
Atwell will voice the franchise hero, Lara Croft, in the new series based on Square Enix’s iconic game.
This upcoming series marks the character’s anime debut. The story will pick up after the events of the “Tomb Raider” video-game reboot trilogy, charting a new adventure (in new territory) for the globetrotting Lara Croft 25 years after her first game launched.
Atwell is best known for portraying Peggy Carter across the Marvel universe, in such films as “Captain America: The First Avenger,” “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Ant-Man” And “Avengers: Endgame,” as well as in her own TV series “Marvel’s Agent Carter.” Her other live-action credits include “Conviction,” “Criminal U.K.” and “Howards End” for TV and “Brideshead Revisited,” “The Duchess,” “Christopher Robin” and “Blinded by the Light” in film.
- 9/13/2021
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Hayley Atwell, who is part of the Marvel universe as Agent Peggy Carter and who is next up in Mission: Impossible 7, has been cast as the voice of Lara Croft in Netflix and Legendary’s Tomb Raider anime series. It is based on the Square Enix action-adventure video game that has spawned comic books and three feature films, with a fourth on the way.
The anime series, first announced in January, will pick up after the video game reboot trilogy, and follow the heroine 25 years after her first game appeared as she explores new territory. Tomb Raider will be written by Tasha Huo, who is executive producing with dj2 Entertainment founder and CEO Dmitri M. Johnson (Sonic the Hedgehog), Stephan Bugaj and Howard Bliss. Jacob Robinson will be an executive producer via his company Tractor Pants.
On the big screen, Lara Croft, an archaeologist,...
The anime series, first announced in January, will pick up after the video game reboot trilogy, and follow the heroine 25 years after her first game appeared as she explores new territory. Tomb Raider will be written by Tasha Huo, who is executive producing with dj2 Entertainment founder and CEO Dmitri M. Johnson (Sonic the Hedgehog), Stephan Bugaj and Howard Bliss. Jacob Robinson will be an executive producer via his company Tractor Pants.
On the big screen, Lara Croft, an archaeologist,...
- 9/13/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix and Legendary Television have found their Lara Croft. Hayley Atwell will voice the iconic “Tomb Raider” video-game character in the upcoming anime series, the parties revealed on Monday.
This “Tomb Raider,” based (of course) on the video games developed by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montréal and published by Square Enix, will be the franchise’s first time in anime. Plot-wise, it picks up after the events of the video game’s reboot trilogy.
On the series, Croft will continue to explore new territory, according the pretty vague logline. We wish we could give you more, but that’s pretty much it.
The “Tomb Raider” anime series is written by Tasha Huo (“The Witcher: Blood Origin”). Huo will executive produce alongside Dmitri M. Johnson, Howard Bliss, Stephan Bugaj and Jacob Robinson. Johnson also did “Sonic the Hedgehog,” so the dj2 Entertainment founder and chief executive producer knows a thing or...
This “Tomb Raider,” based (of course) on the video games developed by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montréal and published by Square Enix, will be the franchise’s first time in anime. Plot-wise, it picks up after the events of the video game’s reboot trilogy.
On the series, Croft will continue to explore new territory, according the pretty vague logline. We wish we could give you more, but that’s pretty much it.
The “Tomb Raider” anime series is written by Tasha Huo (“The Witcher: Blood Origin”). Huo will executive produce alongside Dmitri M. Johnson, Howard Bliss, Stephan Bugaj and Jacob Robinson. Johnson also did “Sonic the Hedgehog,” so the dj2 Entertainment founder and chief executive producer knows a thing or...
- 9/13/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
The Red Sonja movie that’s been kicking around Hollywood for several years now, has found its lead. Hannah John-Kamen, who played Ghost in Ant-Man and the Wasp, and whose credits include Ready Player One, Tomb Raider, and the upcoming Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, will play the titular character, with Joey Soloway directing a script co-written with Tasha Huo. Let’s dive […]
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- 5/5/2021
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
“Red Sonja” has found its star.
Hannah John-Kamen, best known as the villain Ghost in “Ant-Man and the Wasp,” will wield the sword of the comic book fantasy hero in Millennium Films’ long-gestating feature adaptation. Joey Soloway (“Transparent”) is directing the film, from a script by Soloway and Tasha Huo (a writer on Netflix’s upcoming “Tomb Raider” TV series).
“Hannah is a very talented actress who we’ve been following for years and she is Red Sonja,” Soloway said in a statement. “Her range, sensibilities and strength are all qualities we have been looking for and we couldn’t be more excited to embark on this journey together.”
Created in the early 1970s by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith for Marvel’s “Conan the Barbarian” comics, Red Sonja quickly became popular enough for her own spinoff series. That is certainly due in part to the character’s formidable fighting skills and forthright personality,...
Hannah John-Kamen, best known as the villain Ghost in “Ant-Man and the Wasp,” will wield the sword of the comic book fantasy hero in Millennium Films’ long-gestating feature adaptation. Joey Soloway (“Transparent”) is directing the film, from a script by Soloway and Tasha Huo (a writer on Netflix’s upcoming “Tomb Raider” TV series).
“Hannah is a very talented actress who we’ve been following for years and she is Red Sonja,” Soloway said in a statement. “Her range, sensibilities and strength are all qualities we have been looking for and we couldn’t be more excited to embark on this journey together.”
Created in the early 1970s by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith for Marvel’s “Conan the Barbarian” comics, Red Sonja quickly became popular enough for her own spinoff series. That is certainly due in part to the character’s formidable fighting skills and forthright personality,...
- 5/5/2021
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
The long-in-development Red Sonja movie has a new writer: Tasha Huo, who is showrunner and executive producer on Netflix’s upcoming Tomb Raider anime series. Transparent creator Joey Soloway is co-writing and directing the film, which is based on the sword and sorcery comic book character that originated in the pages of the Conan the Barbarian comic in the 1970s. THR […]
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- 2/28/2021
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
‘Tomb Raider’ Showrunner Tasha Huo to Write ‘Red Sonja’ With Joey Soloway for Millennium (Exclusive)
Red Sonja has a new writer.
Tasha Huo, the rising screenwriter who is showrunning and executive producing the upcoming animated Tomb Raider series for Netflix and Legendary, has been tapped to write the long-gestating fantasy reboot with director Joey Soloway. Millennium will be pre-selling the film at next week’s EFM.
The fantasy project — based on the sword and sorcery comic book by Dynamite Entertainment — appears now to be very much back on track for Millennium, where it has been in the works for a decade. Soloway (Transparent) was announced as writer and director in 2019, taking over from Bryan Singer ...
Tasha Huo, the rising screenwriter who is showrunning and executive producing the upcoming animated Tomb Raider series for Netflix and Legendary, has been tapped to write the long-gestating fantasy reboot with director Joey Soloway. Millennium will be pre-selling the film at next week’s EFM.
The fantasy project — based on the sword and sorcery comic book by Dynamite Entertainment — appears now to be very much back on track for Millennium, where it has been in the works for a decade. Soloway (Transparent) was announced as writer and director in 2019, taking over from Bryan Singer ...
- 2/26/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Tomb Raider’ Showrunner Tasha Huo to Write ‘Red Sonja’ With Joey Soloway for Millennium (Exclusive)
Red Sonja has a new writer.
Tasha Huo, the rising screenwriter who is showrunning and executive producing the upcoming animated Tomb Raider series for Netflix and Legendary, has been tapped to write the long-gestating fantasy reboot with director Joey Soloway. Millennium will be pre-selling the film at next week’s EFM.
The fantasy project — based on the sword and sorcery comic book by Dynamite Entertainment — appears now to be very much back on track for Millennium, where it has been in the works for a decade. Soloway (Transparent) was announced as writer and director in 2019, taking over from Bryan Singer ...
Tasha Huo, the rising screenwriter who is showrunning and executive producing the upcoming animated Tomb Raider series for Netflix and Legendary, has been tapped to write the long-gestating fantasy reboot with director Joey Soloway. Millennium will be pre-selling the film at next week’s EFM.
The fantasy project — based on the sword and sorcery comic book by Dynamite Entertainment — appears now to be very much back on track for Millennium, where it has been in the works for a decade. Soloway (Transparent) was announced as writer and director in 2019, taking over from Bryan Singer ...
- 2/26/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
With the release of Godzilla vs. Kong mere months away, Netflix and Legendary Television are giving fans of colossal creatures another reason to rejoice with their announcement of the new anime series Skull Island, which will take place on Kong’s prehistoric homeland and is written and executive produced by Brian Duffield.
A release date for Skull Island has not yet been revealed, but we’ll keep Daily Dead readers updated on future news regarding the new series.
In the meantime, we have the official announcement from Netflix below, including details on their new Tomb Raider anime series:
“Netflix and Legendary Television announce two new anime series, the first based on Legendary’s Skull Island and the second on Square Enix’s Tomb Raider global franchise. Netflix and Legendary Television are also currently in production on the previously announced anime series Pacific Rim: The Black.
Skull Island
Logline: A new...
A release date for Skull Island has not yet been revealed, but we’ll keep Daily Dead readers updated on future news regarding the new series.
In the meantime, we have the official announcement from Netflix below, including details on their new Tomb Raider anime series:
“Netflix and Legendary Television announce two new anime series, the first based on Legendary’s Skull Island and the second on Square Enix’s Tomb Raider global franchise. Netflix and Legendary Television are also currently in production on the previously announced anime series Pacific Rim: The Black.
Skull Island
Logline: A new...
- 1/28/2021
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
With all the excitement drummed up by the “Godzilla vs. Kong” official trailer earlier this week, Legendary is doubling down on the existing IP and expanding the Kong universe to Netflix via a new anime series. Legendary’s TV arm has struck a deal with the streaming giant to develop two new anime series: “Skull Island” and “Tomb Raider” (via Deadline). The new animated “Skull Island” will join Legendary’s growing Monsterverse franchise, picking up where Jordan Vogt-Robert’s “Kong: Skull Island” left off in 2017.
The animated “Skull Island” series will track a motley crew of characters shipwrecked on the mysterious island as they encounter a slew of dangerous prehistoric creatures, including King Kong. Brian Duffield will write and executive produce the anime series alongside Jacob Robinson, who will executive producer under his company Tractor Pants. Powerhouse Animation, the animations studio behind “Castlevania” and “Blood of Zeus,” will oversee “Skull Island.
The animated “Skull Island” series will track a motley crew of characters shipwrecked on the mysterious island as they encounter a slew of dangerous prehistoric creatures, including King Kong. Brian Duffield will write and executive produce the anime series alongside Jacob Robinson, who will executive producer under his company Tractor Pants. Powerhouse Animation, the animations studio behind “Castlevania” and “Blood of Zeus,” will oversee “Skull Island.
- 1/27/2021
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Netflix is ready to send Lara Croft on more adventures, with a Tomb Raider anime series based on the acclaimed video games (and not the movies).
The streaming giant’s partnership with Legendary will also spawn Skull Island, an anime series based on the 2017 movie Kong: Skull Island.
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- 1/27/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
While King Kong and Lara Croft may be big-screen staples, the trailblazing Monsterverse titan and the cult-favorite, bow-and-arrow toting heroine of Legendary Entertainment and Square Enix’s respective franchises have never been adapted for a modern anime series — until now.
Netflix and Legendary Television are expanding the globally famed universes of Legendary’s “Skull Island” and Square Enix’s “Tomb Raider” for two new Japanese style animation shows. As previously announced in Nov. 2018, Netflix and Legendary Entertainment are also currently in production for another anime featuring kaiju, the mecha and cyborg series “Pacific Rim: The Black,” based on the Legendary Pictures production and Guillermo del Toro-directed 2013 film “Pacific Rim.”
Legendary’s cinematic Monsterverse started in 2014 with “Godzilla,” and continued with 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island,” 2019’s “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” and the forthcoming “Godzilla vs. Kong” in March 2021. The streaming platform’s “Skull Island” adventure anime will become a...
Netflix and Legendary Television are expanding the globally famed universes of Legendary’s “Skull Island” and Square Enix’s “Tomb Raider” for two new Japanese style animation shows. As previously announced in Nov. 2018, Netflix and Legendary Entertainment are also currently in production for another anime featuring kaiju, the mecha and cyborg series “Pacific Rim: The Black,” based on the Legendary Pictures production and Guillermo del Toro-directed 2013 film “Pacific Rim.”
Legendary’s cinematic Monsterverse started in 2014 with “Godzilla,” and continued with 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island,” 2019’s “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” and the forthcoming “Godzilla vs. Kong” in March 2021. The streaming platform’s “Skull Island” adventure anime will become a...
- 1/27/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
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