gmkeros@gmail.com wrote:
: The new Dungeons & Dragons series is canceled by Paramount+
:
: Paramount+ rethinks its strategy after the changes in plans, but with
: the intention of renewing the Dungeons & Dragons project
:
: Paramount+ rethinks its strategy after the changes in plans, but with
: the intention of renewing the Dungeons & Dragons project
:
: Given the growing expectation for adaptations of video games and fantasy
: series, the announcement that Paramount+ has decided not to continue
: with its series project about Dungeons & Dragons It has fallen like a
: bucket of cold water on the fans. Initially, in January 2023, it was
: revealed with great excitement that the platform had confirmed a direct
: order for 8 episodes for a live action series of the legendary
: role-playing game, developed by Entertainment One (eOne) and Paramount
: Pictures, companies owned by Hasbro.
:
: Rawson Marshall Thurberknown for Red Notice y Los Millers, was tapped to
: write the pilot and direct the first episode. Drew Crevello, who
: participated in WeCrashedjoined as executive producer and showrunner,
: while Gabriel Marano, executive vice president of scripted television at
: eOne, was overseeing the project on behalf of the production company.
: However, the fans' dreams have been cut short, since Paramount+ has
: chosen not to continue with the series. Hasbro, through its Hasbro
: Entertainment division, plans a creative project restart including the
: search for a new creative team.
:
: A shared universe waiting
:
: According to previous reports, Hasbro intends for this live-action
: series to be part of a broader shared universe which would also include
: the 2023 film, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Between Ladronesand the
: theatrical production currently on the bill, The Twenty-Sided Tavern.
: The decision to pause and restructure the series of Dungeons & Dragons
: suggests a broader strategic rethinking, potentially aimed at better
: aligning all the pieces of this shared universe.
:
: The news, although disappointing, has not dampened the enthusiasm of
: Thurber, who shared his excitement in a tweet shortly after the initial
: reveal of the project in 2022. Proclaiming himself passionate about the
: game since a young age and highlighting his experience as a Dungeon
: Master, Thurber expressed his hope and childhood dreams to bring to life
: the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
:
: While Hasbro and Paramount evaluate next steps, fans are waiting, eager
: to see how this project will transform and if it will finally manage to
: capture the essence and magic of the original game that has captivated
: generations. The rethinking promises not only a revision of the creative
: elements but also, possibly, a better integration into the expected
: cinematic and theatrical universe of Dungeons & Dragons.
:
: Dungeons & Dragons beyond the board
:
: The most iconic series of Dungeons & Dragons that has marked generations
: is, without a doubt, the 1983 animated series. This television
: adaptation transported viewers to a world of adventure, magic and
: mystery, where a group of young people was catapulted into a fantastic
: kingdom by means of a roller coaster. During their stay in this
: alternative world, the characters had to find a way to return home,
: facing various challenges and enemies led by the evil Venger.
:
: The legacy of this series It is deep; not only introduced many viewers
: to the concept of Dungeons & Dragons, but also helped establish many of
: the norms and expectations that are associated with role-playing games
: today. Each episode featured lessons about teamwork, courage, and
: justice, teachings that have remained etched in fans' collective memories.
:
: The narrative of the series, focused on overcoming tests through cunning
: and cooperation, became an essential format for future adaptations of
: the game in other media. Nowadays, Dungeons & Dragons remains a rich
: source for exploring themes of heroism and adventure, and the 1983
: series is fondly remembered for bringing these elements to life in an
: accessible and exciting way.
That's a shame.
Does anyone still know what the heck is going on with streaming services?
They're failing.
-- Let's go Brandon! 
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