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Star Wars: Visions Trailer Streamed

July 3, 2021July 3, 2021 Pak Hanu

The official Star Wars Youtube channel has updated with a trailer for Star Wars: Visions. For those who are not aware, the series is an anthology of animated short films created by Japanese anime creators. The series was first unveiled during the 2020 Disney Investor’s Day live-stream. According to the details revealed on that day the series will consist of 12 episodes. Star Wars: Visions will premiere on Disney+ on September 22. The overall setting of this series was intriguing to me since it was first announced last year. The…

“Final Fantasy IX” Animated Series in the Works

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 Pak Hanu

Earlier today, Kidscreen reported that a Final Fantasy IX animated series is in the works. According to the reports Cyber Group will be teaming up with Square Enix to making animated series based on the game targeted for an 8-13 age demographic. Additionally, the company will also be in charge of “…worldwide distribution, licensing, and merchandise.” While not much else is known about the project at this time production is set to start by the end of 2021 or early 2022. For those who are not familiar with Final Fantasy…

“Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms” Animated Film Announced

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 Pak Hanu

The Hollywood Reporter has reported that a sequel to Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge is in the works. For those who are not familiar with the first film, “Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge,” is an animated film adaptation of the Mortal Kombat game franchise that was released in 2020. The sequel will be titled, “Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms,” and is set to release this Summer. The cast members include: Jordan Rodrigues: Liu Kang Patrick Seitz: Scorpion, Hanzo Hasashi Artt Butler: Shang Tsung, Cyrax Robin Atkin Downes: Shinnok,…

Netflix Announces New “Castlevania” Animated Series

June 11, 2021June 11, 2021 Pak Hanu

Netflix has recently confirmed that a new series based on the Castlevania games is currently in the works for Netflix. For those who are not aware, the previous Castlevania series premiered on the service in 2017 and concluded with its’ fourth and final season earlier this May. The series consisted of 32 episodes. The new series will focus on Richter Belmont and Maria Renard. The series will be set in France during the French Revolution. fixed**** pic.twitter.com/AlLVIAItlO — Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) June 11, 2021 In the games, Richter Belmont made…

New Cast Members Announced For “DC League of Super-Pets”

June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 Pak Hanu

The Hollywood Reporter has recently reported about the new cast members of the upcoming animated DC League of Super-Pets film. This news is especially exciting since it is filled with several well known voice actors/ actresses and it has also been a while since new details about the project was confirmed. The confirmed new cast members includes: Kevin Hart, Kate McKinnon, John Krasinski, Vanessa Bayer, Natasha Lyonne, Diego Luna and Keanu Reeves. Currently it is unknown who the new cast members will be voicing outside of Kevin Hart, who will…

“My Adventures With Superman” Animated Series Announced

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Pak Hanu

Alongside the announcement of a new Batman series, Variety has reported that Warner Bros. will also be producing a new Superman animated series titled, “My Adventures With Superman.” Jack Quaid and Alice Lee will be voicing Clark Kent/ Superman and Lois Lane, respectively. Two seasons of the series are already in production and will release on both HBO Max and Cartoon Network. The series will focus on the main duo in their early twenties along with their best friend, Jimmy Olsen, as they work together as an “investigative news team.”…

Batman: Caped Crusader Animated Series Announced

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Pak Hanu

Deadline has reported that Warner Bros. is producing a new series based on Batman is in the works titled, “Batman: Caped Crusader.” The series will be executive produced by Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves. The series is set to premiere on HBO Max and Cartoon Network, however release details are not confirmed at this time. The series will be produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th & Idaho. Tom Ascheim, the president of Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics, had this to say about…

Netflix Announces “Ultraman” Animated Film

May 13, 2021May 28, 2021 Pak Hanu

The Tsuburaya Productions website has announced that a new animated film based on “Ultraman” is currently being developed by Netflix. Additionally, the website provided a synopsis and the current staff listing for the film. Synopsis: Baseball superstar Ken Sato returns to his home country of Japan to pick up the mantle of Earth-defending superhero Ultraman, but quickly finds more than he bargained for when he’s forced to raise the offspring of his greatest foe, a newborn Kaiju. Struggling to balance the roles of teammate and new father, Ken must confront…

Castlevania Season 4 Trailer Streamed

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 Pak Hanu

Netflix recently updated their official Youtube channel with a trailer for Castlevania Season 4. The latest trailer features a look into the fourth and final season of the series. The final season seems to feature the trio returning to where all the chaos began and try to stop the return of Dracula. As reported earlier the season will consist of 10 episodes. The third season of the series premiered on the service on March 5, 2020, and it was released on home video on March 23, 2021. The fourth season…

Netflix Castlevania Series Season 4 Premiere Date Announced

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 Pak Hanu

Deadline has reported the fourth and final season of the Netflix Castlevania animated series will be debuting on the service on May 13. Additionally, Deadline provided a new visual for the upcoming season. The fourth season is set to consist of 10 episodes. With the new season episode count, the series will fully consist of 32 episodes. The third season of the series premiered on the service on March 5, 2020, and it was released on home video on March 23, 2021. Deadline also reported that with the success of…