Disney+ Hotstar has scheduled the release of the animated series 'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' for May 17, 2024.
S.S. Rajamouli's epic saga, 'Baahubali,' shattered records and reshaped the landscape of South Indian cinema upon its release, garnering a devoted following. Now, he's bringing it back in animated form with 'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' on Disney+ Hotstar. Created by Rajamouli and Sharad Devarajan, produced by Rajamouli, Devarajan, and Shobu Yarlagadda, and directed by Jeevan J. Kang and Navin John, this animated venture promises to captivate audiences anew. Let us uncover other hidden movies that had an animated series.
‘Beetlejuice,’ a 1988 American fantasy horror comedy film, was helmed by director Tim Burton. Starring Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine O'Hara, Winona Ryder, and Michael Keaton in the titular role, the movie garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success. Its popularity birthed an animated TV series, video games, and a 2018 stage adaptation. Despite its exploration of themes like death and the afterlife, seemingly unsuitable for a children's rendition, fans were surprised by the announcement of an animated series in 1991. Spanning four seasons, the show was only loosely based on the original film version.
The animated series ‘Back to the Future’ brings the science-fiction comedy adventure of the iconic film trilogy to the small screen. Based on the live-action movies created by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the franchise centres on the escapades of Marty McFly, a high school student, and the quirky scientist Dr. Emmett ‘Doc’ Brown. Together, they embark on time-travelling adventures using a DeLorean time machine, journeying through the history of the fictional town of Hill Valley, California. Premiering in the latter half of 1991, the animated series takes its own narrative path, diverging from the established rules of the film trilogy while charting its unique timeline.
‘Teen Wolf’ is a coming-of-age comedy film directed by Rod Daniel, featuring Michael J. Fox as the lead character, a high school student who undergoes a startling transformation when he learns he's a werewolf. The movie's popularity led to the creation of a franchise, which included an animated series adaptation in 1986, a sequel film, a supernatural live-action drama series, and a continuation film. The animated series ran for two seasons, airing from 1986 to 1987.
‘RoboCop,’ a sci-fi action film directed by Paul Verhoeven, features a stellar cast including Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Daniel O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, and Miguel Ferrer. Praised for its portrayal of a robot affected by the loss of humanity, the film's success birthed a sprawling franchise. This includes sequels such as ‘RoboCop 2’ and ‘RoboCop 3’, as well as a plethora of spin-offs like children's animated series, live-action TV shows, video games, comic books, and merchandise. The animated series of the same name made notable alterations to the RoboCop universe, catering to a younger audience by swapping bullets for laser weapons and embracing a more science-fiction setting.
‘Ghostbusters,’ a supernatural comedy helmed by Ivan Reitman, features Bill Murray, Aykroyd, and Ramis embodying the roles of Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler. Its dominance at the box office for seven consecutive weeks and its grossing over $100 million, alongside only three others that year, showcased its unparalleled success. Its profound impact on pop culture and the ardent fan base it garnered propelled ‘Ghostbusters’ into a multi-billion dollar multimedia franchise. This expansion included the beloved animated series, ‘The Real Ghostbusters,’ much to the delight of young fans who found solace in the familiar storyline of the original film.
