Tag: Netflix
News Overwatch And Diablo Animated Series Are In Development
Getting animated
Following the success of series like Castlevania, it would seem that many video game publishers are looking for ways to leverage their catalogue of IP in the realm of streaming TV shows – and Blizzard appears to be the next in line. Thanks to the
Rumour It Looks Like Luke Skywalker Could Be Joining The Cast Of Netflix's Witcher Series
Or "Mark Hamill", as he is also known
Mark Hamill is an astonishingly talented actor, both in the realm of live-action movies and animated features. His career stretches back decades and he has contributed to productions such as Batman: The Killing Joke, Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles, Laputa: Castle in the Sky, Kingsman: The Secret Service and...
News Netflix Raises Hell With Castlevania's Season 3 Trailer
"Evil never stays buried"
After a false call by Netflix Nordic last November, earlier this week the third season of the animated adaptation of Castlevania was officially dated. It's arriving next month, on 5th March, and will reportedly be comprised of a total of 10 episodes. If the release date alone wasn't enough, Netflix has now shared its first...
News Stream Dragon Quest: Your Story Right Now On Netflix
"Adapted from Dragon Quest V"
Last month, we found out the CG-animated movie Dragon Quest: Your Story would be coming to the popular streaming service Netflix. If you've been looking forward to this one or need something to watch this Valentine's Day that isn't Sonic the Hedgehog, this might be of interest. Below is the synopsis and official...
News Looks Like Netflix's Resident Evil Series Won't Be Set In Raccoon City
Takes place 26 years after the discovery of the T-Virus
Details for Netflix's upcoming Resident Evil series have leaked online after they were accidentally uploaded on a press-only website. According to the synopsis – which has now been removed – the series will take place in the fictional town of Clearfield, Maryland – a setting which hasn't...
News Netflix's Blood-Sucking Animated Series Castlevania Returns For A Third Season On 5th March
Trevor Belmont is back
The release date for the third season of Netflix's Castlevania animated series has finally been revealed. After a false call by Netflix Nordic in November – claiming it would be out by 1st December 2019, the new season will officially go live on the digital streaming service next month, on 5th March. Here's what you can...
News Netflix's New Witcher Anime Movie Will Focus On Vesemir, Not Geralt
From the studio behind Legend of Korra
Update: This anime movie will focus not on Geralt, but his teacher, Vesemir (thanks, Eurogamer). The official description is as follows: Long before mentoring Geralt, Vesemir begins his own journey as a witcher after the mysterious Deglan claims him through the Law of Surprise. Mark Hamill, then? H
"Video games are simply not for me"
The Witcher series has become something of a multimedia monster of late; the original books were cult classics in the world of fantasy literature, but when they spawned a trilogy of best-selling video games, the series and its characters took on a whole new level of fame. We've now got a Witcher Netflix series...
News Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Makes Its Netflix Debut On 27th February
The legend returns
The Pokémon Company has announced the latest animated Pokémon movie, Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, will be making its debut on the digital streaming service Netflix next month, on 27th February. If you recall our coverage of this movie last year, you might remember how it is a CGI reimagining of Pokémon: The First...
News Here's Your First Look At The Third Season Of Castlevania On Netflix
But there's still no release date
One surprisingly good animated series released by Netflix in recent years is Castlevania. It's based on the video game series of the same name and stars the one and only Trevor Belmont who must save the world from Dracula's army of demons. The show was developed by Adi Shankar and a third season was previously...
News Dragon Quest: Your Story Looks Set For A Netflix Release This Year
Update: It's coming February 13th
Update: Netflix has confirmed that Dragon Quest: Your Story will arrive on February 13th 2020. Better add it to your wish list now. Original Story: The CGI movie Dragon Quest: Your Story looks set for a Netflix release in the West, following its initial launch in Japan in August of last year. Based on Dragon...
News Ni no Kuni Anime Movie Arrives On Netflix Later This Month
Experience another magical adventure
Last year, Nintendo fans got to experience Level-5's beautiful series, Ni no Kuni, for the first time ever, when Wrath of the White Witch was ported across to the Switch. In our review, we said it was a heartwarming experience and a love letter to the golden era of JRPG. If it has left you hungry to experience...
Random Henry Cavill Got To Keep His Witcher Costume, But Had Issues With The Pants
Star also opens up about "that" bathtub scene
So, Netflix's Witcher series is now live, and while it has had some mixed reviews, the general reaction from viewers and fans appears to have been reasonably positive. Star Henry Cavill has been doing plenty of interviews to promote the series, and has revealed that he got to keep Geralt's amazing...
News Pokémon The Movie: The Power Of Us Arrives On Netflix On New Year's Day
Take a trip to Fula City
If you didn't get around to seeing Pokémon The Movie: The Power of Us when it was released last year, on New Year's Day, you'll be able to settle in on the couch with some snacks and enjoy this anime adventure film starring Ash, Pikachu, and friends on Netflix. Here's the official announcement from The Pokémon Company:...
News Boob-Filled Borefest Or Game Of Thrones Successor? Reviews For Netflix's Witcher Series Are In
"Yes, it stars Henry Cavill in a bad white wig"
Netflix's adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher fantasy series makes its debut today, and the critics have already issued their verdict on what many are anticipating as the next Game of Thrones. Starring Henry Cavill as the iconic anti-hero Geralt, the series is largely made up of new stories and...
News Looks Like Henry Cavill Was The Perfect Person To Play The Witcher's Geralt After All
"It would’ve hurt my heart to hear there was a show that I didn’t jump on"
When Netflix announced that it had cast Superman star Henry Cavill in the role of Geralt of Rivia in its upcoming adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher fantasy series, there were a few voices of discontent. Not because anyone doubted Cavill's talent as an actor, but...
News The Witcher Netflix Series Definitely Won't Be Adapting The Video Game Storylines
"That would be an adaptation of an adaptation"
Later this week, Geralt makes his Netflix debut in The Witcher. If you've previously played The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on the Switch or another platform, we're guessing you're at least curious to see what his new web television series is like. Although it's already been stated how the series will draw on...
News Castlevania's Third Season Starts This December, According To Netflix Nordic
Update: Maybe not
Update: An individual reached out to Samuel Deats – the director of the Castlevania Netflix series – via Twitter and asked if the 1st December listing for the third season was true (thanks, GoNintendo). This was the director's reply: HAH, that's news to me and would certainly be scary considering we're still working on the...
News Sonic X Is Headed To Netflix Next Month
In North America, at least
With all of this chatter regarding the upcoming live-action Sonic movie, it's easy to forget that there have been other attempts to bring the character to life outside of video games – including more than one animated cartoon series. With that in mind, it's worth noting that on December 1st, seasons one and two of Sonic...
News The Witcher Showrunner Doesn't See "Rabid" Fans As The Enemy
"I really want to take their enthusiasm and grow"
Despite the fact the upcoming Netflix series The Witcher is an adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski's best-selling fantasy novels, there's still likely to be fans of the popular video game series tuning in next month to see Henry Cavill's performance as Geralt. Obviously, there are high expectations from...
Guide When Is Netflix Coming To Nintendo Switch? Release Date And Rumours
Will it ever come to Nintendo's system? We have hope...
One of the world's leading streaming services with millions of subscribers and a vast archive of exclusive content, it's little wonder that Netflix has become a major player in the realm of entertainment. Home to shows like Stranger Things and Black Mirror – as well as movies such The...
News The Witcher Netflix Series Secures A Second Season
Season one arrives next month
After announcing a 20th December release date for season one earlier this month, Netflix has now confirmed its upcoming live-action adaptation of The Witcher will receive a second season. This announcement was made by the showrunner Lauren Hissrich, who took to Twitter yesterday to share the good news: Geralt,...
News Netflix's The Witcher Series Secures December Release Date, New Trailer Revealed
Not long to wait!
Note: The following trailer contains nudity and violence. Netflix has finally revealed when we'll all be able to sit back and binge-watch the entirety of its The Witcher series, treating us to a new 'main' trailer in the process. The show will premier worldwide on Friday 20th December, with all eight episodes being available...
News Narcos: Rise Of The Cartels Nabs A November Release Date On Switch
Alert! XCOM invoked!
Previously announced for Fall 2019, Curve Digital has confirmed that turn-based tactical combat game Narcos: Rise of the Cartels will launch on Switch and other platforms on 21st November. Based on the mega hit Netflix show which dramatises the story of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar and other key players in the birth of a...
Video Ciri And Yen From The Witcher Netflix Series Read Fan Reactions To The Teaser Trailer
And it's very dramatic
Last week, we got our first official look at The Witcher Netflix series, starring Superman's Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia. Alongside this teaser trailer, Netflix launched multiple social media accounts across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, dedicated to promoting the show. Now, it appears the Twitter account is already...
News Netflix's The Witcher Show Will Feature A Bathtub Scene
But who's actually in it?
Even if you've never had any involvement with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt or so much as watched a trailer, you've probably seen the image of Geralt's iconic bathtub scene. If you haven't, congratulations - you've almost definitely managed to stay clear of social media much better than we ever could. No doubt pleasing all fans...
News Netflix Releases Its First Official Teaser For Season One Of The Witcher
"The worst monsters are the ones we create"
After what feels like an incredibly long wait, Netflix has finally released the first trailer for its live-action version of The Witcher, starring Superman's Henry Cavill as the White Wolf. In this first look, we find out a bit about the lore within the universe of the Witcher, see some of the well-known...
News Don't Expect Netflix's Witcher Show To Copy The Video Games
"They went one direction, we actually get to go another"
As Netflix releases more and more cast photos from its upcoming Witcher show, a pattern has begun to emerge. Long-time fans of the video game series – which, like the show, is based on Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski's popular line of fantasy novels and is coming to Switch this year in the...
News Cuphead Is Getting Its Very Own Netflix Show
A Netflix original
Netflix seems to be gobbling up the rights for more video game-related series than we can keep track of at the moment, as Cuphead becomes the latest to get its very own show on the platform. The news comes directly from Cuphead developer, StudioMDHR's Twitter account: "Coming to you in full color and cine-sound, it's...The...
News Netflix Shares First Images Of Its Live-Action The Witcher Series
Starring Man of Steel's Henry Cavill
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt may well be on its way to Switch this year, but the series is also making its first appearance in TV form thanks to an upcoming show on Netflix. The first images from said show have been released today, giving us a sneaky insight into how it'll look. In the images, we can see Henry...
Random In Netflix's Black Mirror, Switch-Style Game Cards Are All The Rage
Digital downloads? Pffft. Not in this future, chum
Striking Vipers is the name of one of the three new episodes from season five of Netflix's Black Mirror and, as usual, it is just as bleak as ever about how technology might impact our lives in the near-future. With a stellar cast featuring Anthony Mackie (Falcon from the MCU) and Yahya...
News Netflix Will Host A Panel At E3 2019 About Developing Original Series Into Video Games
Stranger things have happened...
In recent years, Netflix has gravitated more and more towards the video game industry. It has got to the point where the streaming service is available on just about every device there is and the company is now acquiring creative rights to any video game series it can get its hands on. More recently, a Stranger...
News Second Season Of Pokémon Sun And Moon Anime Series Arrives On Netflix
Pokémon TV app also receiving more content
If you enjoy watching the Pokémon anime series from time to time and happen to have a subscription to Netflix, you'll be pleased to hear every episode of the Pokémon: Sun and Moon "Ultra Adventures" series is now up on the popular streaming service. In Sun and Moon, Ash and Pikachu visit the Aloha...
News Hyper Light Drifter Is Getting Its Own TV Show From The Producer Of Netflix's Castlevania
"We’re going to make it cool.”
Hyper Light Drifter is one of the Switch eShop's truly brilliant experiences, with its gorgeous visuals and challenging combat making it a great addition to anyone's library of games. Now, the game's universe is set to expand with a brand new TV series. Speaking to Polygon, the game's cre
News Netflix Announces Anime Based On Dragon's Dogma Series By Capcom
Growing the IP
If the Doom: Annihilation movie wasn't already enough proof Hollywood is all about video game adaptations nowadays, Netflix has announced an animated series based on Dragon's Dogma by Capcom. The anime will be created by Sublimation Inc. Here's what the company's Representative Director, Atsushi Koishikawa, had to say about the...
Rumour Netflix Is Reportedly Working On A Resident Evil Television Series
Dead serious
Capcom’s Resident Evil franchise has seemingly peaked, with countless games and an entire run of movies released over the past three decades. Deadline Hollywood is now reporting the long-running survival horror series is set to become a Netflix Original television series. According to the source, the German production and...
News Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You! Is Now Available On Netflix
If only Netflix was available on Switch...
If you're a fan of the monster-collecting ways of Pokémon, you may well be happy to know that one of the franchise's most recent movies has now appeared on Netflix. That's tonight's plans sorted. Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is the first film in the series' newly-introduced alternate timeline, which...
Random Castlevania Animated Series Makes Hilarious Reference To Original Game
Wall chicken is the best chicken
For anyone who wasn't confident the talent behind the Castlevania animated series on Netflix was respecting the source material, this should put any concerns to rest once and for all. An eagle-eyed viewer of season two has spotted a cartoon chicken bone poking out from one of the walls within Dracula's castle during...
News Netflix Renews Castlevania Animated Series For A Third Season
Ten more episodes are on the way
The Castlevania animated series currently screening on Netflix is an example of how video games can be successfully adapted to other forms of entertainment. The first season comprised of four episodes left fans wanting more and the second season made up of eight episodes has proven to be vastly superior - with the...
Feature Castlevania Season 2 Review: Drac's Back In A Vastly Superior Second Series
Read our spoiler-free review of Netflix's second blood-sucking season
The first series of Netflix's gore-soaked and expletive-packed Castlevania adaptation went down a treat, as you'll know if you read our exhaustive review. While it was a little on the short side, it did an utterly superb job of setting the scene and fleshing out the main...
News Netflix Still Considering Stranger Things Game Project, Possibly Without Telltale
Business as usual
When Telltale Games released the original Walking Dead series in 2012, it was a breakout success. The company went on to acquire the rights to franchises such as Batman, Minecraft and even Game of Thrones. Taking on so many big-name p
Rumour Diablo Animated Series Might Unleash Hell On Netflix
Official announcement expected
In recent times, every franchise under the sun appears to be receiving a Netflix adaptation. With source material seemingly running low, there's been a sudden shift towards video games. The Castlevania animated series already has a season up on the digital streaming service and now it looks like Diablo could be the...
News Official Trailer Released For The Second Season Of Netflix's Castlevania
Arrives October
The arrival of Castlevania season two draws closer, with Netflix releasing the official trailer. This next chapter in the series will be comprised of eight new episodes and will be available to stream on 26th October. As gripping as the first season was, a common complaint was the length of it. With only four...
Random Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Has Ingress Netflix Anime In The Works
Releases worldwide this October
The developer Niantic wasn’t exactly a household name until it released the insanely popular smartphone hit, Pokémon GO, in partnership with The Pokémon Company. Since then, the American-based developer has been able to secure the rights to work with other big-name IP such as Harry Potter. Now, falling back...
News Castlevania Season 2 Airs On Netflix On 26th October
Just in time for Halloween
One of the better video game adaptations in recent years has been that of Castlevania, a Netflix show that adapts the popular vampire-slaying action series to an anime format. Though the initial season was quite short, it hit all the right beats that it needed to, and got plenty of fans excited for what would be coming...
News Second Season Of The Castlevania Netflix Series Arrives “Later This Year”
Trevor Belmont will return
If you’ve been wondering what the latest developments are with the Castlevania Netflix series, the writer of the animation, Warren Ellis, recently provided a small update via Twitter. His message is the second season of the bloody and violent show will arrive later this year. He’s also reconfirmed it will be comprised...
News Netflix Has Already Renewed Castlevania For A Third Season, Says Belmont Voice Actor
It is not by my hand that I am once again given a new series
We really liked Netflix's Castlevania series. Adapting a beloved franchise is always tricky, but it struck the right balance between doing something fresh and new with the source material and honouring the original games - in this case, the story of Castlevania III. The series clearly did...
News The Pokémon Sun And Moon Anime Hits Netflix
43 episodes to binge-watch
The Pokémon Sun And Moon anime series has just hit Netflix. 43 episodes are currently available, giving you the chance to experience the new adventures of Ash and Pikachu. The focus of the series is Ash's arrival at the Pokémon School in the Alola region, where he meets new...
News Netflix Gets An Update, But Not On The Console You Were Perhaps Expecting
Time to make the Switch, surely?
After a year on sale, it's incredible to think that we still don't have Netflix on Switch, despite assurances (and rumours) that the popular streaming service is coming. The portable nature of the console would make it perfect for mobile movie watching, but at the present moment in time it doesn't seem like...
News Castlevania's Second Season Airs On Netflix This Summer
Eight episodes this time around
We throughly enjoyed Netflix's animated adaptation of Konami's Castlevania series, and if you did too then you'll be pleased to learn that the promised second season is coming this summer. Scribe Warren Ellis announced the news on Twitter, pointing out that eight episodes will go live later this year.
