Latest news with #DMZ
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Assassin's Creed' live-action series greenlit by Netflix
After years in development, Netflix's long-awaited live-action adaptation of Assassin's Creed is officially a go. The streaming platform confirmed that the series, based on Ubisoft's blockbuster video game franchise, has received a formal series order. Roberto Patino (Westworld, DMZ) and David Wiener (Halo, Brave New World) will serve as co-creators, showrunners, and executive producers on the series, which marks the first live-action entry under the ongoing partnership between Netflix and Ubisoft. 'Every day we work on this show, we come away excited and humbled by the possibilities that Assassin's Creed opens to us,' the duo said in a joint statement, describing the series as one that explores 'power, violence, faith, destiny — and above all, human connection.' The official logline for the show describes it as centering on a hidden war between two factions — one seeking to control humanity's future, and another determined to protect free will. The story will unfold across various historical eras, keeping with the game's time-jumping legacy. Assassin's Creed made its gaming debut in 2007 and has since sold over 230 million copies worldwide, becoming one of Ubisoft's most valuable franchises. The latest installment, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, launched in 2025. A film version starring Michael Fassbender was released in 2016. Netflix and Ubisoft have previously collaborated on animated projects, including Rabbids Invasion and the upcoming Splinter Cell: Deathwatch. The Assassin's Creed series marks their biggest live-action venture to date.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Assassin's Creed TV Show Announced 5 Years Ago Finally Moving Forward At Netflix
We're getting flooded with TV adaptations of popular video game franchises these days, but Assassin's Creed is a better fit than most. Announced over three years ago, the Netflix show based on the long-running Ubisoft series is finally moving forward, the companies announced today, though the actual release is probably still years away. 'The Assassin's Creed live-action series is a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions: one set on determining mankind's future through control and manipulation, the other fighting to preserve free will,' reads a blog post from the French Publisher. 'The series follows characters across pivotal historical events as they battle to shape humanity's destiny.' Hoping for a little more detail? Sorry, that's it. Roberto Patino (HBO's DMZ) and David Wiener (AMC's Fear the Walking Dead) will be helming the project. 'Beneath the scope, the spectacle, the parkour and the thrills is a baseline for the most essential kind of human story - about people searching for purpose, struggling with questions of identity and destiny and faith,' they said in a joint statement. 'It is about power and violence and sex and greed and vengeance. But more than anything, this is a show about the value of human connection, across cultures, across time. And it's about what we stand to lose as a species, when those connections break.' Big questions for the series are whether each season will stick to a particular time period and location or hop around a lot. Also, how much the sci-fi layers will play a role in it. The premise of Assassin's Creed, for those unfamiliar with the stealth action series or who have only played its modern incarnations, is a battle across history between competing factions where current day researchers use a device called the Animus to investigate the past, searching for artifacts related to an ancient alien civilization. There's a lot to chew on there, and tons of creative ways to structure an Assassins' Creed TV show around the source material. Or Netflix could just treat it like a period show full of political intrigue and John Wick-style stealth assassinations. Ubisoft says the live-action adaptation is the 'first series to be developed' as part of an agreement with Netflix that was originally announced back in 2020. Maybe we'll hear about the next one in 2030. It certainly doesn't sound like we'll be hearing about that Netflix mobile spin-off of Assassin's Creed teased back in 2022 anytime soon, if at all. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
UPI
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Netflix greenlights live-action 'Assassin's Creed' series
July 17 (UPI) -- Netflix and Ubisoft have announced a live-action series adaptation of the Assassin's Creed video game franchise. The series is created, showrun and executive produced by Roberto Patino (DMZ, Westworld, Sons of Anarchy) and David Wiener (Halo, Homecoming, The Killing). "Assassin's Creed is a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions -- one set on determining mankind's future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will," the official synopsis reads. "The series follows its characters across pivotal historical events as they battle to shape humanity's destiny." Wiener and Patino said in a joint statement that they have been fans of Assassin's Creed since the first game's release in 2007. "Every day we work on this show, we come away excited and humbled by the possibilities that Assassin's Creed opens to us," the creators said. "Beneath the scope, the spectacle, the parkour and the thrills is a baseline for the most essential kind of human story -- about people searching for purpose, struggling with questions of identity and destiny and faith. It is about power and violence and sex and greed and vengeance." "But more than anything, this is a show about the value of human connection, across cultures, across time. And it's about what we stand to lose as a species, when those connections break. We've got an amazing team behind us with the folks at Ubisoft and our champions at Netflix, and we're committed to creating something undeniable for fans all over the planet." The show is the first series to be developed under the partnership between Ubisoft and Netflix that was announced in 2020. "We are so excited to work alongside Roberto, David, and our Netflix partners to bring this beloved franchise to series," Margaret Boykin, executive producer and head of content at Ubisoft Film & Television, said in a news release. "We look forward to delivering an experience that speaks to the heart of what fans love about Assassin's Creed, while introducing its unforgettable worlds and timeless themes to new audiences worldwide."
Engadget
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Netflix takes a leap of faith on an Assassin's Creed series
Hollywood video game adaptations continue to have a moment. Following the success of HBO's The Last of Us and Amazon's Fallout , Netflix has officially greenlit an Assassin's Creed series. The news comes nearly five years after the company signed a deal with Ubisoft to adapt the franchise. Two Emmy nominees will helm the series. Roberto Patino ( DMZ , Westworld , Sons of Anarchy ) and David Wiener ( Halo , Homecoming , The Killing ) will serve as showrunners and executive producers. No casting has been announced yet. "We've been fans of Assassin's Creed since its release in 2007," Patino and Wiener wrote in a statement. "Every day we work on this show, we come away excited and humbled by the possibilities that Assassin's Creed opens to us." The pair says the series will focus on "people searching for purpose, struggling with questions of identity and destiny and faith." (But it'll also include plenty of parkour and spectacle.) Above all else, it will be about "human connection across cultures and time." Netflix hasn't said when the show will premiere. So, we're probably still a ways off.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
North Korean avoids land mines to cross DMZ into South Korea as Seoul softens stance on Pyongyang
A North Korean man walked across one of the most dangerous borders in the world and into South Korean custody late Thursday. The unidentified man, who was unarmed, crossed the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), The Associated Press reported. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said troops tracked him near the central-west portion of the border and guided him through the mine-laced terrain before taking him into custody. Military officials have not said whether the man was attempting to defect. The American-led United Nations Command was notified, and no unusual movement was observed on the North Korean side. South Korea Faces High-stakes Election; Fears Over China, North Korea And Us Ties Shape Voter Concerns The crossing comes amid growing criticism of South Korea's shift in strategy toward the North. Read On The Fox News App Since taking office June 11, South Korea's liberal president, Lee Jae Myung, has taken steps to ease friction with Pyongyang. He halted loudspeaker broadcasts that blasted messages into the North and moved to ban balloon launches by activists carrying pro-democracy leaflets, according to The Associated Press. Critics warn Seoul's stance weakens deterrence and sends the wrong message to Kim Jong Un's regime. In recent weeks, there have been reports North Korea launched thousands of balloons filled with trash like cigarette butts and diapers into the South, the Wall Street Journal Jong Un Left Fuming After North Korea's New Destroyer Damaged In Failed Launch Border incidents between the two Koreas are also becoming more frequent. In April, ten North Korean troops briefly crossed the military demarcation line before retreating after warning shots. Last year saw three similar incursions, according to The Associated Press. Thursday's incident involved not a group of soldiers, but a single man crossing from North Korea into the South. It is considered increasingly rare for possible defectors to choose this route; typical North Koreran defectors take a path through China instead. Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and North Korea have been frozen since 2019, when denuclearization negotiations collapsed. Since then, Kim has poured resources into expanding his nuclear arsenal and repeatedly threatened both Seoul and Washington. President Donald Trump has warned North Korea that the U.S. will respond forcefully to any aggression. His administration remains committed to a strong alliance with South Korea and Japan, and to keeping a close watch on Pyongyang. The Associated Press contributed to this article source: North Korean avoids land mines to cross DMZ into South Korea as Seoul softens stance on Pyongyang
