SEGA Teams Up with Netflix for Crazy Taxi Movie, New Sonic Series, and Stranger Than Heaven Project
SEGA partners with Netflix to adapt iconic IPs, including a Crazy Taxi film, a new animated Sonic series, and a Stranger Than Heaven adaptation.
Adaptations & Live-Action
This section covers news on film, television, anime, and stage adaptations derived from video games, manga, and visual novels. Content includes production announcements, trailer reveals, casting updates, box office results, and related industry developments surrounding cross-media projects.
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SCP Foundation Wiki Issues Statement Over A24 Movie Announcement Without Prior Contact
The SCP Foundation Wiki voiced concerns after A24 announced a V/H/S: SCP film without consulting the community, raising questions about Creative Commons CC BY-SA licensing compliance.
Chiikawa the Movie Becomes Japan's Highest-Grossing Film This Year, Surpassing 13.9 Billion Yen
Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island has surpassed 13.9 billion yen, becoming Japan's top-grossing film of the year and topping Detective Conan.
Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back Live-Action Adaptation Wins Best Film at Venice Independent Section
The live-action adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's acclaimed one-shot manga Look Back has won Best Film at an independent sidebar of the Venice International Film Festival.
BlizzCon 2026 Returns with Diablo 5 and Open-World StarCraft Announcements
BlizzCon 2026 returns after a two-year hiatus, revealing Diablo V, an open-world StarCraft shooter, a Netflix animated series, and major game updates.
Zelda 40th Anniversary: Big Updates Feature Ocarina of Time Remake and Live-Action Movie Details
Nintendo celebrated The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary with announcements for an Ocarina of Time remake, live-action movie updates, and an orchestral world tour.
Pokémon: Wild Card Anime Film Revealed Featuring TCG and Mimikyu
Pokémon has announced Pokémon: Wild Card, a mature anime movie centered on the TCG world produced by CloverWorks, scheduled to release in 2027.
Code Geass Director Warns Decline of Original Anime Threatens the Industry's Future
Code Geass director Goro Taniguchi voiced concern over the declining number of original anime projects, warning that relying purely on adaptations risks the medium's future sustainability.
Zelda Majora's Mask Art Director Worries Giving Link a Voice in the Movie Could Ruin the Magic
Legendary Zelda art director Takaya Imamura expressed concern that having Link speak in the live-action movie might ruin the character's charm.
Konami Partners with Kodansha for Winning Eleven Isekai Manga by Detroit Metal City Author
Konami and Kodansha have revealed a comedy isekai manga titled Tenseishitara Winning Eleven datta Ken, created by the author of Detroit Metal City.
Cygames Pictures Wins Kagurabachi Anime Rights After Shueisha Studio Competition
Shueisha reportedly held a competitive contest among animation studios vying to adapt Kagurabachi, with Cygames Pictures ultimately winning the rights.
MAPPA President Reveals Chainsaw Man Reminded Him Why the Studio Was Founded, Inspiring 100% Self-Funding
MAPPA CEO Manabu Otsuka shared that Chainsaw Man reminded him why he founded the studio, inspiring MAPPA to fully fund the anime adaptation independently.