[semi-OT NEWS] Live-action "Pokemon" TV series in development

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I've always found Pokemon (and all the similar knock-offs) to simply be
typical weird Japanese rubbish, but a live-action version of any
animated francise is never ever a good idea. :-\


From ComingSoon.net ...


Live-Action Pokemon Netflix Series in Development,
First Details Revealed
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A brand new live-action Pokemon Netflix series is in early
development at the streamer, according to a recent report
from Variety.

Not much is known about the upcoming project, but the report
does mention that Joe Henderson is attached to write and
executive produce. Henderson most recently served as the
co-showrunner and executive producer on Lucifer, which is
preparing to air its sixth and final season on Netflix.

Similar to the film Detective Pikachu, this Pokemon series
is also set to be live-action. However, it's unclear if the 
Pokemon Netflix series will follow the animation style and
choices that the film made in 2019.

After the surprise popularity of Detective Pikachu in 2019,
it isn't exactly shocking to see Netflix move on another
live-action journey into the iconic franchise. The streaming
platform has also recently become home to tons of Pokemon
content, including Pokemon: Indigo League and Pokemon
Journeys. With the company looking to expand their
development of more animated properties, it seems as if
they're ready to capitalize on the Pokemon franchise in a
different way.


<https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/1188733-pokemon-netflix-series-first-details>

[Paul S Person]

On Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:47:28 +1200, Your Name <Your...@YourISP.com>
wrote:

>
>I've always found Pokemon (and all the similar knock-offs) to simply be
>typical weird Japanese rubbish, but a live-action version of any
>animated francise is never ever a good idea. :-\

/Detective Pikachu/ wasn't actually bad, and it was well done, but it
was aimed at a rather young audience. Being familiar with the material
might have helped as well. Note that this was my first (and, quite
possibly, only) Pokeman experience.

--
"I begin to envy Petronius."
"I have envied him long since."