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Stranger Things: Tales From '85 showrunner teases Will's relationship with Hawkins' punky new kid Nikki: "We liked the idea of bringing somebody in who's never gonna judge him"
Showrunner Eric Robles discusses the new character Nikki Baxter in the animated spin-off Stranger Things: Tales From '85, highlighting her role in supporting Will Byers. Robles explains that Nikki, a new student who doesn't judge Will, fills a void in his ability to confide in others. The spin-off aims to explore the characters' lives between seasons and introduce new dynamics.
Animator Gondok Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender Bocor di X
An animator for the upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender film expressed disappointment after clips of the movie were leaked on social media platform X. The leaks occurred approximately six months before the film's scheduled release on Paramount+. The animator emphasized that the leaks disrespect the years of hard work put in by the artists.
KPop Demon Hunters and Spider-Verse animation studio making a modern-day Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie, with…
Taika Waititi will voice Willy Wonka in a new animated adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, titled Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory, set to release on Netflix in 2027. The film will feature animation from Sony Pictures Imageworks, known for KPop Demon Hunters and Spider-Verse. The story is a modern-day adventure set in London, with Kit O'Connor playing a new character named Charlie Paley.
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 showrunner explains why he's not keen on fans describing the animated spin-off…
Showrunner Eric Robles is hesitant to describe the upcoming animated series Stranger Things: Tales From '85 as a "Saturday morning cartoon," despite its child-friendly tone and episodic nature. He aims to capture a sense of real danger inspired by 1980s horror films, avoiding a "Scooby Doo Light" feel while ensuring the characters ultimately prevail. The series, executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, premieres on April 23.
Invincible season 4 goof is an embarrassing animation mistake that should have been spotted
The animated series Invincible has been criticized for a noticeable dip in animation quality since its first season, with a recent embarrassing mistake in a fight scene involving the character Thragg highlighted. Creator Robert Kirkman has acknowledged shorter production turnarounds, which may be contributing to these animation issues. Despite these problems, the show has also delivered highly-rated episodes and may eventually make a jump to live-action.
KPop Demon Hunters Sukses Manjat Top 10 Netflix di Pekan ke-43
The animated film KPop Demon Hunters has climbed to sixth place on the Global Top 10 Movies chart on Netflix for the week of April 6-12, 2026. This marks its 43rd consecutive week on the chart, solidifying its position as Netflix's all-time highest-viewed film with 541.8 million hours viewed. Netflix is reportedly planning a world tour for the film, featuring its soundtrack.
The original actors' ages aren't the only reason Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is animated, says…
The animated spin-off Stranger Things: Tales from '85 was chosen over live-action primarily because the original actors have aged significantly since the show's early seasons. Showrunner Eric Robles also highlighted that animation allows for more extreme and ambitious creative choices that would be impractical or too costly in live-action. The series, set between seasons 2 and 3, focuses on the younger characters and premieres on April 23.
"I will fight tooth and nail to make this thing the best it possibly can be" - Bloodborne's newly-announced animated feature sure sounds like it is in safe hands
Popular YouTuber JackSepticEye has been announced as a producer for an upcoming animated feature based on the game Bloodborne. He expressed immense passion for the project, calling it his "North Star" and vowing to ensure the adaptation is the best it can possibly be, while clarifying his role is strictly as a producer and not in writing or directing.
Avatar: Aang animator lashes out at "incredibly disrespectful" fans choosing to pirate the leaked movie
An animator on the leaked Avatar: The Last Airbender movie, Julia Schoel, expressed frustration with fans pirating the film, calling it "incredibly disrespectful" to the artists' years of work. While acknowledging dissatisfaction with Paramount's decisions, she suggested that pirating after the official release would have been a more considerate option than immediate leak distribution.
Early drafts of Stranger Things: Tales from '85 featured way more Steve, Hopper and the adults, but the creative team cut scenes to bring back the franchise's "youthful innocence"
Early drafts of the animated series Stranger Things: Tales from '85 featured more adult characters like Steve Harrington and Jim Hopper, but scenes were cut to emphasize the franchise's youthful innocence. The spin-off, set between seasons 2 and 3, focuses on the younger characters' smaller-scale adventures before the major world-saving events of later seasons.
Jacksepticeye addresses the Bloodborne movie and his unexpected role: "I'm a producer, I'm not the writer…
YouTuber Seán McLoughlin, also known as Jacksepticeye, has addressed the announcement of an R-rated animated movie adaptation of FromSoftware's Bloodborne. McLoughlin confirmed his involvement as a producer on the project, expressing his love for the game and his surprise at the reveal during Sony's CinemaCon panel.
Sony announces animated Bloodborne movie adaptation
Sony has announced an animated movie adaptation of the PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne, which will remain faithful to the game's gory visuals. The production, revealed at Cinemacon 2026, is a collaboration between Sony Pictures Entertainment, PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and gaming personality Seán McLoughlin. The article also mentions the ongoing production of an Elden Ring film and discusses the challenges of adapting games with silent protagonists.
Animated Bloodborne Movie Will Be Rated R
PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and producer Sean McLoughlin are developing an R-rated animated movie based on the game Bloodborne. The announcement was made at CinemaCon 2026, with no release window provided. This project follows other Bloodborne adaptations like a graphic novel and comes from a studio with limited prior animation credits.
KPop Demon Hunters Tak Tergoyahkan di Top 10 Billboard Hot 100
The soundtrack 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters' has maintained its position in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 for 42 consecutive weeks, setting a new record for the longest-charting film soundtrack. This achievement highlights the song's enduring popularity and global appeal, outperforming other tracks and even breaking previous records held by soundtracks like Encanto.
An R-Rated Bloodborne Animated Film Is In The Works | Console Creatures
Sony Pictures, in collaboration with PlayStation Productions and Lyrical Animation, is developing an animated film based on the video game Bloodborne. Directed by Sean McLoughlin, the movie aims to stay true to the spirit of the original game, which was released in 2015 for the PlayStation 4 and directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki. This project is part of Sony's ongoing strategy to adapt its game properties into other media, with other adaptations like Helldivers, God of War, and Horizon also in development.
Bloodborne Gets R-Rated Animated Movie From Sony and JackSepticEye
Sony has announced an R-rated animated movie adaptation of the video game Bloodborne, with involvement from YouTuber JackSepticEye. The adaptation is praised for choosing animation to capture the game's gothic horror aesthetic and cryptic storytelling, potentially introducing the game to a new audience.
Irresistible Mouse: P.I. For Hire Review — Smokin' Aces | Console Creatures
Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a boomer shooter that excels with its charming rubber-hose animation style and engaging gameplay. Players control private investigator Jack Pepper, voiced by Troy Baker, navigating the detailed world of Mouseberg, solving cases through combat and investigation. Despite a minor disappointment in clue-piecing mechanics, the game offers solid gunplay, a variety of weapons, and a humorous, albeit gruesome, death system.
Sony’s big Bloodborne announcement isn’t the one we all wanted, but at this point, I’ll take anything
Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions have announced an R-rated animated adaptation of the 2015 game Bloodborne, with YouTuber JackSepticEye attached as a producer. While not the game remaster or sequel fans hoped for, the project is being developed by Lyrical Animation, which is also working on a Death Stranding animated film. The article speculates that the success of this adaptation could potentially lead to future game development for the Bloodborne franchise.
Bloodborne is Back as a Bloody Animated Movie, And JackSepticEye is Producer
Sony has announced an R-rated animated film based on the video game Bloodborne, produced by YouTuber JackSepticEye and PlayStation Productions. While details are scarce, Sony Pictures Entertainment assures the film will be faithful to the game's legacy. The announcement has been met with mixed reactions from fans, many of whom are still hoping for a PC port or performance update for the original game.
Bloodborne Animated Movie Produced By Jacksepticeye Announced
Sony Pictures announced at CinemaCon 2026 that a new R-rated animated movie adaptation of Bloodborne is in development. The film will be co-produced by PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and YouTuber Jacksepticeye, with Sanford Panitch stating it will remain true to the game's spirit. Bloodborne, originally released for PlayStation 4 in 2015, is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware.
