At the Annecy Festival, Netflix made a strong impression. Alongside announcements about its series Stranger Things and its new animated film, the SVoD giant gave news of a project that could well become a must-see in its catalog. Netflix will offer its subscribers a series Ghostbusters. While this isn't the first time a project of this kind has seen the light of day—an animated series was a hit on France 3 in the 2000s—the red N promises that viewers have never seen anything like it. We'd be tempted to believe it.
Dominique Bazay, Director of Original Animation at Netflix, gave news of the project developed in partnership with Sony Pictures and the production company Ghost Corps. He confirmed that the series was being developed by Flying Bark Productions, an Australian studio that already produces Stranger Things, Minecraft, and Clash of Clans. Concept art was shown to the public, with Variety describing the panels as a “sumptuous vision of a New York with a gritty feel.” Dominique Bazay clarified the creative teams' approach: "Our goal is never photorealism, but something tactile and tangible." What can we expect? The animated series Ghostbusters was officially announced in 2022. Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, co-creators of the penultimate film in the franchise, will act as executive producers. The son of the original film's director has been managing the franchise and its characters since Ivan Reitman's death in February 2022. Netflix has not yet specified the plot of this project. It's likely that it will be a step away from the main series and immortalize new heroes in their fight against ectoplasm. The fantastical and colorful world of the films is an ideal playground for animation, this series will be able to seize the playful designs of the ghosts as well as the iconic objects and accessories to make its work.
The building of Hook & Ladder Company 8 should logically be put into image. The images shared by Netflix showcasing New York, it is difficult to see Netflix without such an iconic place to attract fans from the beginning. If the release date remains a mystery, we can hope to discover it by 2026.
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