Minecraft and Netflix join forces in new animated series

Minecraft will have a new animated series in collaboration with Netflix. The news has been proclaimed loudly as the union between the best-selling video game of all time and the largest streaming platform of today. The announcement was made by a 'creeper', an iconic creature from the popular action-adventure video game Minecraft, starring in an explosive video that featured a scenario filled with lava and the Netflix logo, making it clear that they are creating an animated series inspired by Minecraft. The main reason for the development of this project has to do with a very special date for Mojang Studios: it has been 15 years since the video game Minecraft was released. This animated series will be a tribute to the iconic game that still has a large fan community. The news has piqued the curiosity of followers, but so far no details have been revealed about the plot or focus of the series. There is speculation about whether the series will simply focus on exploring all corners of the Minecraft world, but we will have to wait for Mojang Studios or Netflix to provide more information, including the release date. The only thing shared so far is a "coming soon." However, it is known that WildBrain, a Canadian studio with experience in various animation styles, will be responsible for developing the animation of the series. It is important to mention that the animated series is not the only audiovisual project related to Minecraft in progress. A 'live action' movie is also being developed, with real actors playing the characters and settings of the game. This has sparked curiosity about how this cinematic adaptation will be approached, given the very particular geometric nature of Minecraft. Although the 'live action' movie and the animated series are independent projects, both celebrate the rich history of Minecraft in unique ways. The feature film will feature a distinguished cast including Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Jack Black. The Minecraft movie is scheduled to be released on April 4, 2024, and will be directed by Jared Hess, with Peter Sollet in charge of the screenplay. As more details about these projects are revealed, fans can start getting excited about what is to come. The images released during the filming of the movie show how the iconic square elements of Minecraft will be recreated on the big screen. Undoubtedly, both the animated series and the 'live action' movie promise to immerse viewers in the fascinating world of Minecraft in ways never seen before.