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Mother Panic
An animated television series based on Jody Houser's 2016 comic book of the same name, published by DC Comics under the Young Animal imprint. Following a strange ten-year hiatus, Violet Paige, a teenage celebrity, makes her way back to Gotham City. Violet adopts the character of Mother Panic, a vicious vigilante seeking vengeance for previous events, and is outfitted with expert martial arts training, a cutting-edge costume, and superhuman strength. She must not only face the shadowy underside of Gotham's affluent and elite society, but also figure out where she fits in with the city's current cast of crimefighters, which includes Batman and his allies. She must also decide whether to play by their rules or pursue her own.
The Blackest Night Comes the Brightest Day
The Blackest Night Comes the Brightest Day is a four-season animated series based on the DC Comics storylines "Blackest Night" and "Brightest Day." Seasons 1 and 2 focus on the "Blackest Night" storyline, where the universe faces the threat of Nekron, who reanimates deceased heroes as Black Lanterns. The series explores the emotional and physical struggles of the heroes as they confront the transformed beings and rally to save the universe. Seasons 3 and 4 are based on "Brightest Day," following the mysterious resurrection of twelve characters who embark on personal journeys to uncover the secrets behind their return. The series delves into themes of second chances, self-discovery, and the balance between life and death as the characters navigate their newfound existence and make choices that shape their destinies.
Phonogram
Phonogram is a television series based on the comic book series of the same name created by writer Kieron Gillen and artist Jamie McKelvie. The show explores the intersection of music, magic, and identity in a contemporary urban setting. Set in modern-day London, Phonogram revolves around a group of characters known as "Phonomancers," individuals with the ability to harness the power of music and tap into its magical properties. The story follows a diverse cast of Phonomancers as they navigate the intricacies of their personal lives while dealing with the supernatural elements connected to the music they love. Each season of Phonogram focuses on a different Phonomancer, delving into their unique relationships with music and the impact it has on their lives. As the characters confront their own emotional struggles and confront the challenges of their powers, they also uncover a larger mystery that threatens to disrupt the balance between music and magic in London. Throughout the series, Phonogram explores themes of nostalgia, the transformative power of music, and the ways in which music shapes our identities and influences our experiences. It weaves together elements of urban fantasy, music culture, and character-driven drama to create a compelling narrative.
The Mice Templar
The Mice Templar is an animated film based on the comic book series of the same name created by Bryan J. L. Glass and Michael Avon Oeming. Set in a fantasy world inhabited by anthropomorphic mice, the story follows a young mouse named Karic who embarks on a heroic journey to fulfill his destiny and bring peace to the land. The Mice Templar is set in a world where mice have formed a society akin to medieval Europe. Following the fall of the Templar order on the Field of Avalon, the land has been plunged into darkness and tyranny under the rule of King Icarus. However, a prophecy emerges, hinting at the return of the great Kuhl-En, the original founder of the Templar order who once brought peace to the realm. The central character, Karic, a young mouse, discovers that he has been visited by the gods of the realm. It is believed that he may be the chosen one, destined to fulfill the prophecy and restore balance to the land. Karic sets out on a perilous journey, facing numerous challenges and encountering a diverse cast of characters, both friend and foe. As Karic progresses on his quest, he learns about his true heritage, the importance of courage, and the power of unity. Along the way, he forms alliances with other mice and creatures, gathering a loyal band of followers who believe in his mission. Together, they strive to overcome the forces of evil and reclaim the legacy of the Templar order.
A Bad Case of Stripes
A Bad Case of Stripes is an American family fantasy film based on David Shannon's popular children's book of the same name published in 1998. The movie centers on Camilla Cream, a young girl who is very self-conscious. Her friends don't like lima beans, and she wants to fit in, so she won't eat them despite her love of them. She awakens to find herself covered in rainbow stripes on the first day of school. According to the thoughts and influences of those around her, Camilla's look continues to change in strange and unforeseen ways as the plot progresses. She changes into whatever the people around her advise or think she should be, and eventually she becomes a huge, multicolored beanstalk. Only until she eventually expresses her fondness for lima beans does the scenario turn around, reiterating the significance of individualism and self-acceptance.
Tag and Bink
Tag and Bink is an animated television series based on the comic book series of the same name. The series is a parody of the Star Wars films and follows the misadventures of two bumbling characters, Tag Greenley and Bink Otauna, as they unwittingly become involved in the events of the Star Wars universe. The comic book series was created by writer Kevin Rubio and artist Lucas Marangon, and was first published by Dark Horse Comics in 2001. The series gained a cult following for its irreverent take on the Star Wars universe and its use of humor and satire to lampoon the franchise.
The Sith
The Sith is an American science fiction television series set in the Star Wars universe and based on the fictional Sith Empire, a powerful and malevolent organization. The Sith Empire has ruled the galaxy for centuries in the universe where the series takes place, and it focuses on the struggles and lives of many characters as they make their way through the perilous and convoluted political system of the Empire. Sith Lords, Jedi Knights, smugglers, bounty hunters, and other galactic inhabitants are among the series' wide ensemble of characters. Young Sith apprentice Zara, who is divided between her loyalty to the Empire and her mounting skepticism about its true character, serves as the series' main protagonist. Along with Zara, the show also chronicles the adventures of a number of other characters, including the bounty hunter Kael, the Jedi Knight Selene, and the smuggler Jax, each of whom has a distinctive viewpoint on life in the Sith Empire.
The Old Republic
The Old Republic is an American science fiction television series. The series is set in the Old Republic, a time period in the Star Wars universe thousands of years before the events of the original Star Wars film trilogy. The show will focus on the tensions and tribulations of that time period, when the Sith Empire and the Jedi Order were at war with one another and the galaxy as a whole. As they negotiate the intricate political system of the Old Republic and battle for their respective causes, a cast of characters representing both sides of the conflict will be followed in the television series.
Darth Bane
Darth Bane is an American sci-fi television series based on the Star Wars universe's character of the same name. Darth Bane is a Sith Lord who originally appeared in the Star Wars expanded universe novel "Darth Bane: Path of Destruction" by author Drew Karpyshyn. The persona is renowned for his brutality and cunning, as well as for his involvement in creating the Rule of Two, which establishes that there can only ever be two Sith Lords at any given moment. The television show will look into Darth Bane's past and his ascent to power within the Sith Order. In-depth exploration of the character's early years as a miner on the planet Apatros, his ultimate realization of his Force sensitivity, and his training with the Sith Lord Qordis are all expected in the next television series.
The Unknown Regions
The Unknown Regions is a science fiction television series based on the Unknown Regions, a huge, undiscovered section of the Star Wars galaxy initially introduced in the old Expanded Universe. The show will investigate the enigmas and perils of the Unknown Regions, a region of space outside the Outer Rim that is home to weird and potent creatures as well as enigmatic technologies and prehistoric artifacts. The show is intended to follow a gang of explorers, adventurers, and smugglers as they cross the dangerous terrain of the Unknown Regions, confronting new threats and uncovering long-lost truths along the way.
Scooby Apocalypse
Scooby Apocalypse is an animated post-apocalyptic sci-fi mystery television series based on DC Comics' 2016 monthly comic book series of the same name. Similar to the books, the Scooby-Doo franchise's characters are reimagined in the television series and set in a post-apocalyptic world.
The High Republic: Into the Dark
The High Republic: Into the Dark is an American epic sci-fi space opera film based on Claudia Gray's 2021 young adult novel of the same name. The story takes place 200 years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, just as Light of the Jedi. During the course of a galaxy-wide catastrophe, the story follows two Jedi Padawans as they explore an abandoned space station.
The Muppet Classics
The Muppet Classics is an American puppet comedy film series based on The Muppets and the Boom! Studios' Muppet Classics. Each of the films are based on the five four-issue miniseries adapting classic stories and fairy tales. The miniseries consisted of Muppet Robin Hood, Muppet Peter Pan, Muppet King Arthur, Muppet Snow White and Muppet Sherlock Holmes.
Disney Kingdoms
Disney Kingdoms is an American television series based on the 2014-17 comic series published by Marvel Comics, which the stories are based on several Disney attractions.
The High Republic: Light of the Jedi
The High Republic: Light of the Jedi is an American epic sci-fi space opera film based on Charles Soule's 2021 adult novel. The story takes place two millennia before Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, and it centers on Jedi Master Avar Kriss and other Jedi as the Jedi Order deals with a new menace called the Nihil.
X-Mickey
X-Mickey is an American animated fantasy television series based on the Italian 2002 comic series, X-Mickey. It focuses on the adventures of Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit into an alternate world of the supernatural being assisted by a Goofy-like werewolf named Pipwolf and an albino mouse named Manny.
Wizards of Mickey
Wizards of Mickey is an American animated fantasy television series based on the Italian comic series by The Walt Disney Company Italy.
The Duck Avenger
The Duck Avenger is an American animated superhero television series based on the Italian comic series, PKNA - Paperinik New Adventures by Guido Martina, Elisa Penna and Giovan Battista Carpi.
Zits
A coming of age comedy animated show based on the 1997 comic strip of the same name.
Kratos: God of War
A live action TV series adaptation based on the game series of the same name. Each season is based on the games in chronological order.