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The Legend of Vox Machina is an adult animated action fantasy comedy-drama series created by Critical Role Productions. Based on the first campaign of the Dungeons & Dragons web series titled Critical Role, the Prime Video series is set in a fantasy world and it follows a group of unlikely heroes known as Vox Machina who are tasked with saving their realm of Exandria from dark magical forces. The Legend of Vox Machina’s voice cast includes Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, Liam O’Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, and Travis Willingham. So, if you loved the fantastical world, hilarious comedy, and compelling characters in The Legend of Vox Machina here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Castlevania (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Netflix

Castlevania is an adult animated dark medieval fantasy action-adventure series created by Warren Ellis.

The history of Hollywood adapting video games in movies and TV shows has been a little spotty, to say the least, but in recent years, I think the tide has been turning. With shows like The Last of Us and Fallout, video game fans have developed a little hope to see their favorite adapted into a great piece of art and while there will still be wasted efforts like Netflix’s The Witcher and Paramount+’s Halo, they are still only two shows. So, in keeping with that spirit of hope we created a list of the 10 best TV shows that were adapted from video games, they can be original stories in the world of video games but they have to be connected to the original IP.

Knuckles (Paramount+ & Prime Video Add-On)

Knuckles is a comedy-adventure series created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher. Based on the Sonic the Hedgehog...

The overwhelming praise for Prime Video's Fallout has demonstrated that inspired and absurd video game shows can appeal to modern audiences.

While we're accustomed darker and more serious adaptations, Fallout proves there is room on the schedule for many thematic differences from the gaming world to move to TV. But not all attempts are equal.

Many video game adaptations come across as dark and grim as the show creators try to make their show seem edgy and aggressive, even if the game itself was not.

Sometimes, that backfires on them. But how did that become the prevailing tone in the first place?

We can look at Halo as an example. The Paramount+ series tried to bring a more serious note when all the fans really wanted to see was The Masterchief beat the covenant -- without ever seeing his face. Tying a leading man to the helmet, though, was a giveaway that change was ahead.

Features the voices of: Jack Dylan Glazer, Jack Griffo, Troy Baker, Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Darin De Paul, Tom Kenny, Zeno Robinson, Nolan North, Myrna Velasco | Written by Jeremy Adams | Directed by Matt Peters

Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons marks a couple of firsts, although they’ve had several print team-ups and their own comic, it’s the first on-screen pairing of the sons of DC’s biggest superheroes. It’s also the first of DC’s animated films to be completely done by computer, using the same styling as Marvel’s “What If” series.

It opens with a pre-credits recap of how Superman came to Earth, only with one small addition, which may seem puzzling, but will be explained later in the film. That’s followed by what is basically another origin story, that of Superboy, aka Jonathan Kent the son of Superman, and Lois Lane.

As many anticipated, HBO’s “House of the Dragon” has been a top performer for HBO since debuting last month. And luckily, if you’re enjoying the new “Game of Thrones” prequel series, we have insights on the shows other “Dragon” fans in the U.S. are gravitating toward right now, according to Whip Media’s data from its TV Time app, a TV series and movie tracking app that has 22 million global registered users.

Let’s address the show you might be expecting to top the list of most popular titles for “Dragon” fans: Yes, Amazon’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is incredibly popular with “Dragon” fans as well. It’s easy to see why, of course, considering the parallels between the two series. Both shows cost big bucks to make, both shows are based on popular fantasy-adventure intellectual property, and both shows recently...

"Dota: Dragon's Blood" didn't seem to rake significant traction upon its release.  Yet another Netflix video game-adapted cartoon riding the fantasy adult animation steam trail left by the "Castlevania" animated adaptation, "Dota: Dragon's Blood" (created by Ashley Edward Miller) pitifully does not duel well against the agile contemporary canon of video game cartoons like the groundbreaking "Arcane." But although its shortcomings have been conspicuous, it isn't necessarily an undeserving production.

Whether or not you're versed with the source material, the "Dota 2" Moba video game (don't consult me on that lore), "Dota: Dragon's Blood" may intrigue a general follower of...

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Just a few months ago, Netflix appeared to be on a very rough track. Then Stranger Things season 4 came around and led to a less-apocalyptic-than-expected Q2 earnings report for the streamer. With its new releases for August 2022, however, Netflix is going to have to find another hit to keep the good vibes rolling. Here are some of their best options.

Perhaps the biggest breakout candidate for Netflix this month is The Sandman on Aug. 5. Though Neil Gaiman’s classic comic has long been thought to be unadaptable, the folks behind 10-episode series are betting they’re the ones for the job. Get ready to meet Morpheus, the king of dreams and the ruler of The Dreaming.

Read more TV The Sandman First Look and Character Posters Introduce Dream, Death, and Desire By Michael Ahr Books Neil Gaiman: How The Sandman Reinvents the Audiobook Format By Rosie Fletcher

August 2022 is full...

The next season of the animated TV series “Dota: Dragon’s Blood” adapting the Valve video games streams August 11, 2022 on Netflix:

"...'Davion', is a renowned 'Dragon Knight' devoted to wiping out the deadly creatures from the face of the world.

"Following encounters with a powerful, ancient 'eldwurm' as well as the noble 'Princess Mirana' on a secret mission...

"...Davion becomes embroiled in events more dangerous than he ever could have imagined..."

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New footage has been released supporting the next season of “Dota: Dragon’s Blood” adapting the Valve video games, animated by Studio Mir for streaming on Netflix:

"...'Davion', is a renowned 'Dragon Knight' devoted to wiping out the deadly creatures from the face of the world.

"Following encounters with a powerful, ancient 'eldwurm' as well as the noble 'Princess Mirana' on a secret mission...

"...Davion becomes embroiled in events more dangerous than he ever could have imagined..."

Click the images to enlarge...

Netflix’s push for gaming is officially underway with the streaming giant acquiring indie gaming developer Night School Studios, most known for its debut title Oxenfree.

Night School Studios and Netflix shared the news on their respective blogs on Tuesday.

“We’re inspired by their bold mission to set a new bar for storytelling in games,” Netflix’s VP of Game Development Mike Verdu shared in the blog post. “Their commitment to artistic excellence and proven track record make them invaluable partners as we build out the creative capabilities and library of Netflix games together.”

Founded in 2014 by Sean Krankel and Adam Hines, alums of Telltale Games and Disney Interactive Studios respectively, Night School Studio made a splash in January 2016 with its mystery adventure game Oxenfree. The game follows a local islander named Alex who joins her friends to discover the mysterious secrets of her homeland.

Night School will drop the sequel,...

Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell and Kevin Alejandro are among the actors who will lend their voices to the iconic characters of Riot Games’ League of Legends.

Netflix has unveiled the voice cast for its upcoming animated series Arcane, inspired by the wildly popular video game title. Also joining the voice cast Katie Leung, Jason Spisak, Toks Olagundoye, Jb Blanc and Harry Lloyd.

Set to premiere this fall, Arcane is take place in the utopian region of Piltover and the oppressed underground of Zaun. The series follows the origins of two iconic League champions-and the power that will tear them apart.

Steinfield will take on Vi, Purnell will play Jinx, Alejandro features as Jayce, Leung joins as Caitlyn and Spisak voices Silco.

League of Legends will make its television debut with Netflix’s Arcane.

The animated series, which also comes from League of Legends (LoL) publisher Riot games is set to premiere later this fall. Set in the utopian region of Piltover and the oppressed underground of Zaun, the story follows the origins of two iconic League champions-and the power that will tear them apart.

Arcane, a first for the widely-popular League of Legends franchise, also marks a first for Riot Games as the studios’ first foray into television. The series is developed and produced by Riot Games in partnership with Fortiche Productions.

“League of Legends has inspired global fervor and fandom and we’re thrilled to be the home of the first television series set in this universe, Arcane. The series promises to be a visually spectacular thrill ride that will have viewers on the edge of their seats,” said Dominique Bazay,...

What began as a mod called Defense of the Ancients for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos in 2003 has become a multimedia empire for Valve. Dota 2 currently reigns as one of the most popular multiplayer online battle arena (Moba) games on the planet, spawning multi-million-dollar esports tournaments as well as a huge viewership on live streaming platforms. With Dota: Dragon’s Blood, Valve and Netflix bring the world of Dota to anime.

Produced by Legend of Korra animation company Studio Mir, along with Netflix Animation and Valve, this new take on the franchise is inspired by the lore found in the Moba, but is also serious narrative expansion of this universe, introducing backstories for not only some of the characters we know from the games but the goddesses and dragons that rule the world of Dota beyond the mortal realm. The series not only serves as an origin story for Dota hero Davion,...

The popular Dota 2 video-game franchise by Valve is becoming an anime series. Netflix’s Dota: Dragon’s Blood adapts the beloved video game that started off as an unlikely Warcraft III mod, before Valve would trademark the name and launch the wildly successful Dota 2. Watch the Dota: Dragon’s Blood trailer below. Dota Dragon’s Blood Trailer The eight-episode Dota: Dragon’s Blood […]

The post ‘Dota: Dragon’s Blood’ Trailer: Netflix’s Video Game Anime is Blood-Soaked Swords-and-Sorcery appeared first on /Film.

"Dota: Dragon’s Blood is a new 8-episode TV series, animated by Studio Mir, adapting the Valve video games, streaming March 25, 2021 on Netflix:

"...'Davion', is a renowned 'Dragon Knight' devoted to wiping out the deadly creatures from the face of the world.

"Following encounters with a powerful, ancient 'eldwurm' as well as the noble 'Princess Mirana' on a secret mission...

"...Davion becomes embroiled in events more dangerous than he ever could have imagined..."

Click the images to enlarge...

March brings breezes loud and shrill/stirs the dancing daffodil. Bit of poetry for you there. What Sara Coleridge fails to mention is that March also brings season seven of Brooklyn Nine-Nine to Netflix UK, more weekly episodes of Riverdale season five, a brand new sci-fi series from the creators of Misfits, a new film directed by Amy Poehler and a host of cool animated series.

The One (pictured above) is an eight-part British series created by Howard Overman about a near-future world in which a DNA test can track down your perfect partner. It’s adapted from John Marrs’ novel of the same name, and yes, has a strikingly similar premise to US anthology sci-fi Soulmates. Another fun new UK addition is The Irregulars, a period supernatural fantasy set in the Sherlock Holmes universe in which a bunch of ragtag kids not only have to save the world from darkness,...