View Full Version : Could you see Netflix making animated adaption of Image books
PApagreg
12-31-2016, 12:49 AM
So with Netflix over the years we seen action cartoons like Voltron Force, well written animated dramedies like Bojack Horseman and Marvel's Netflix shows. So the question is could you see Netflix making animated adaption of Image's works like Invincible,Chew,Saga, Deadly Class etc or do you think its basically a pipe dream.
Powder
12-31-2016, 12:59 AM
If Image's modern IP's are anything like the 90's stuff it's all probably a bit too much for TV. :tlol:
Netflix can make a show of anything they wanted but it wouldn't necessarily be good. People forget that Netflix has so many original shows that most of them are garbage.
CyberCubed
12-31-2016, 01:15 AM
I don't think I've watched a single original show netflix has made.
Most of Netflix cartoons are aimed at kids so there's not much going for us, Voltron might be the first one aimed at older kids/animation fans. But I don't see Netflix making animated adaptations of Image whatsoever. They don't just make random shows of random IPs they have direct data of what their subscribers watch and they make shows that cater to them. Why do we get X show? because X movie/show did well or a similar genre. I'm surprised Voltron got made but it might've been because either Power Rangers did well or the previous Voltron show they had did great which I find odd since it's supposed to be terrible but hey it was there.
Image doesn't have much going on nowadays with kids or adults so there's nothing there and they aren't icons like Marvel/DC. I would love to see some Image shows but I just can't see it happen.
Spike Spiegel
12-31-2016, 08:22 AM
Marvel and DC are established media properties. Other than The Walking Dead, Image doesn't seem to do much in that regard. It's an interesting opportunity for them, but at the same time, Netflix already seems to have an exclusive deal for Marvel's grittier MCU TV shows.
I'd like to see a new adapation of WildC.A.T.S.
ToTheNines
12-31-2016, 08:26 AM
@Powder Image has come a looooong way since the 90's.
Thief of Thieves, Saga, Sex Criminals, and Bitch Planet would make great shows. But I'd rather see them on HBO than Netflix.
Showtime is making an Outcast show and Chew is getting an animated movie.
NinjaPug
12-31-2016, 09:19 AM
I'd love to see a Saga animated series. I think that's the best way to translate the book to movie or television. The story is too big for a movie and there would be big budgetary concerns with live action TV.
I'd rather HBO or FX handle it but Netflix could possibly be ok.
PApagreg
12-31-2016, 11:04 AM
@Powder Image has come a looooong way since the 90's.
Thief of Thieves, Saga, Sex Criminals, and Bitch Planet would make great shows. But I'd rather see them on HBO than Netflix.
Animated or live action
Showtime is making an Outcast show and Chew is getting an animated movie.
Are they still doing that because the Chew movie has been in the works for years now and I thought they just stopped the project
Most of Netflix cartoons are aimed at kids so there's not much going for us, Voltron might be the first one aimed at older kids/animation fans. But I don't see Netflix making animated adaptations of Image whatsoever. They don't just make random shows of random IPs they have direct data of what their subscribers watch and they make shows that cater to them. Why do we get X show? because X movie/show did well or a similar genre. I'm surprised Voltron got made but it might've been because either Power Rangers did well or the previous Voltron show they had did great which I find odd since it's supposed to be terrible but hey it was there.
Yeah most but there are a few shows that not only are targeted towards animation fans but are highly regarded by animation fans "Bojack Horseman" for example is pretty much celebrated by animation fans. Also they are going air YJ season 3 so thats another show geared at older animation fans.
Image doesn't have much going on nowadays with kids or adults so there's nothing there and they aren't icons like Marvel/DC. I would love to see some Image shows but I just can't see it happen.
You don't know much about Image do you
NinjaPug
12-31-2016, 11:18 AM
Are they still doing that because the Chew movie has been in the works for years now and I thought they just stopped the project
The movie was delayed after Robin Williams passed away. They got Tennant to replace him over a year ago but I haven't seen any updates since then.
Seems like this property is always being delayed. Showtime had a live action TV version in development in forever before pulling the plug.
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy
12-31-2016, 11:38 AM
I would die for some Chew, Saga, and Rat Queens ...
PApagreg
12-31-2016, 12:34 PM
I would die for some Chew, Saga, and Rat Queens ...
If you're dead then how would you enjoy them
Powder
12-31-2016, 04:46 PM
I think the idea is you agree to die after getting/enjoying what you wanted. :tlol:
PApagreg
12-31-2016, 05:23 PM
I think the idea is you agree to die after getting/enjoying what you wanted. :tlol:
Well thats the first time I ever heard of that sayining
ToTheNines
12-31-2016, 09:07 PM
I would die for some Chew, Saga, and Rat Queens ...
Rat Queens! Knew I was forgetting one.
PApagreg
12-31-2016, 10:21 PM
Rat Queens! Knew I was forgetting one.
I would't blame you, Image has so many great books its hard to keep track on them hell I just remembered Southern Bastards and Paper Girls
saintsaucey
01-01-2017, 03:04 PM
Saga sucks but I would love
Descender
Chew
Morning Glories
Birthright
Nailbiter
Dynamo 5
Ratqueens
Spike Spiegel
01-01-2017, 05:46 PM
I forgot about Rat Queens as well. I think the main series is on hiatus, but there are still webcomics of it.
If you could pick an Image book to adapt, how would you do it and who would you cast?
Candy Kappa
01-01-2017, 05:58 PM
Rat Queens cartoon would seriously rock.
Saga and Invincible as well.
PApagreg
01-01-2017, 06:27 PM
I forgot about Rat Queens as well. I think the main series is on hiatus, but there are still webcomics of it.
If you could pick an Image book to adapt, how would you do it and who would you cast?
I'm mostly thinking of animation when it comes to adaption but I can see something like Southern Bastards being live action as for casting I can see Jeremy Shada voicing Mark Grayson
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