Key Takeaways:
– The Terminator franchise to continue with a new anime series, ‘Terminator Zero'.
– Set to premiere on August 29th with Netflix and Production IG collaborating.
– It will introduce new characters in the Terminator universe.
– The series will portray a fight between AI and humanity surviving in a post-apocalyptic world.
– The star-studded cast includes Rosario Dawson, André Holland, Sonoya Mizuno, Ann Dowd, and Timothy Olyphant.
‘Kick back' for a moment as we've got mind-blowing news for all anime and Terminator fans out there! After several unsuccessful attempts at launching new trilogies, the live-action Terminator movie series decided to hit the pause button. But fret not! The iconic franchise is zooming its way back into our hearts with an exciting twist – a brand-new anime series – ‘Terminator Zero'!
Diving Deeper into the Plot
‘Terminator Zero' is preparing to conquer your screens as it descends from the combined creativity of Japanese animation studio Production IG and the globally renowned streaming platform, Netflix. Set in the renowned Terminator universe, the story focuses on new characters and plotlines. Prepare for a thrilling ride as this action-packed series takes you on a trip between the future and the past. Hey, make sure to mark your calendars for August 29th – that's when the series starts streaming. And guess what? A teaser trailer just dropped!
Mattson Tomlin, best known for his work on ‘The Batman' screenplays, steers the ship as the writer and showrunner of ‘Terminator Zero'. The series unfolds a future war-torn 2022, wherein a few human survivors battle against sprawling arrays of machines. Skynet, a self-aware AI, started its humanity-war in 1997. Amidst this chaos, a soldier from the future arrives in 1997 to save humanity and protect a scientist, Malcolm Lee.
Introducing the Characters
Malcolm Lee, voiced by André Holland, is a genius computer programmer who has been secretly building an AI system that can potentially save humanity. As he grapples with the moral dilemmas of his creation, an unforgiving assassin from future relentlessly pursues him, affecting his three children's futures.
Adding to the talent pool is Rosario Dawson who voices Kokoro, an advanced AI and Japan's counterweight to Skynet. Sonoya Mizuno steps in as Eiko, a fighter from 2022 working to prevent the launch of Kokoro. Ann Dowd voices The Prophet, the philosophical guide for the human resistance in the future. Lastly, Timothy Olyphant enthralls as the voice of a Terminator.
Behind the Scenes
Masashi Kudō, acclaimed for his work on Bleach, wields the director's baton for Terminator Zero. The show also boasts an experienced team of exec producers, including Mattson Tomlin, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger from Skydance.
The Coincidental Release Date
Interestingly, the series release date, August 29th, aligns with the date mentioned in the Terminator films – The Judgment Day, that occurred on August 29, 1997. Incidentally, it's also the day the video-giant Netflix came into existence.
So, are you excited for the ‘Terminator Zero'? Don't forget to comment below and share your thoughts on the trailer. Let's gear up to step into a universe of epic battles between machines and humans, as the fate of mankind hangs in balance.
