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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Secret Level' creator Tim Miller explains how he gets writers to create short stories based on video and role-playing games
In putting together episodes of Secret Level, creator Tim Miller utilized a very similar system that he used when doing the show Love, Death + Robots. He assembled this group of novelists and short story writers and helped to give them key information about various video games to build stories off of. 'We make these big decks that tells you all the do's and don'ts and we send them to the authors and then they pitch us. We'll usually ask five or 10 authors to pitch us on any given game. Then we pick the best idea that we like and they write a prose version of that story which we then adapt into a screenplay,' he tells Gold Derby during our recent Meet the Experts: TV Animation panel. Secret Level, which is available to stream on Prime Video, is an animated anthology series that tells standalone short stories based various video games and role-playing games. Among the games that were used as the basis for episodes in the first season were Dungeons & Dragons, Mega Man, New World: Aeternum, Pac-Man, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Miller has won three Emmys in Best Short Form Animated Program for Love, Death + Robots in 2019, 2021, and 2022. More from GoldDerby As Joel returns to 'The Last of Us,' cinematographer Catherine Goldschmidt explains what went into killing him off TV Animation roundtable panel: '#1 Happy Family USA,' 'Secret Level,' and 'Arcane' '#1 Happy Family USA' co-creator Ramy Youssef reveals how animation was the perfect way to capture the middle school experience Miller is a longtime lover of short stories and how flexible the format is in allowing one to tell different narratives. He gave an example of how this translated to television by remembering a pitch for a television series he made about lesbian necromancers in space and how the people in the meeting stopped him before he could get any further. However, to pitch something like that for Secret Level wouldn't cause anyone to bat an eye. 'That kind of freedom is impossible to get with the heavy lift of a movie or a series and you have to worry about it being popular to kids, grandmas, moms, dads, and everybody else. We can afford to be niche.' When looking to what might serve as the basis for episodes in the second season, Miller doesn't divulge any specifics but does demonstrate that there are four categories of games they work with: nostalgia games, indie games, games that are coming out, and games that are currently out and popular. He especially loves the ones that fall into nostalgia because of the memories that they can they can bring back for him. 'Like Pac-Man was the first video game I ever played and so it has meaning to me. I still remember putting that quarter in the slot and so I love the fact that we can kind of go after anything in that regard and sort-of control the narrative and go after what we think is interesting instead of a commercial vibe.' This article and video are presented by Prime Video. Best of GoldDerby Making of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' panel: Bringing the Balrog to life was 'like doing a slight of hand card trick' TV Animation roundtable panel: '#1 Happy Family USA,' 'Secret Level,' and 'Arcane' '#1 Happy Family USA' cocreator Ramy Youssef reveals how animation was the perfect way to capture the middle school experience Click here to read the full article.
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
One Of The Best Netflix Shows Ever Made Returns Today For A Wild New Season
Love, Death + Robots One of the very best Netflix shows returns today with ten new episodes, or rather ten new shorts each telling its very own, very peculiar story. Love, Death + Robots features some of the best, most unique animation of any TV series out there. The sci-fi series has given us everything from mutant super-soldiers to all-out war between a farmer and an army of rats. Space exploration, time travel, talking cats and inquisitive robots all make up the various stories of the first three season. This new season is comprised of ten episodes, all of which drop today, spanning T-Rex gladiators, household appliances in a search for work-life balance, and aliens, demons, Nazi demons and lots more. Including, yes, more talking cats. It's like an obsession at this point. This show may as well be called Love, Death + Cats. The animation varies wildly from one episode to the next, with different teams of animators and writers working on each (very short) short. Some are adaptations of science-fiction stories. One even has live-action featuring the always hilarious Rhys Darby (pictured above). In Season 4, expect more off-the-wall storytelling, a bunch of celebrities lending their voices – and sometimes faces – to the characters, and even some musical performances. Love, Death + Robots is created by Tim Miller and executive produced by David Fincher, who also directs the first Season 4 episode, 'Can't Stop', which features the band Red Hot Chili Peppers. 'Our hope is that people begin to understand that this is a boundary-less sandbox,' said Fincher. 'You know, we want to be able to play. We just want to be able to surprise people and show them stuff that hopefully scares them, or gives them the giggles: eye candy worth 11 minutes or six minutes of their time.' The show isn't just bringing in popular 90s bands. It's taking a crack at the younger audience by giving YouTuber MrBeast a major role in one of the episodes. Other stars include John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Kevin Hart and more. Here are the synopses for each of the ten episodes. Can't Stop Synopsis: A unique take on the Red Hot Chili Peppers' legendary 2003 performance at Slane Castle, Ireland, with band members Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante recreated as string-puppets. Directed by David Fincher, who originally made his name with music videos in the 1980s and early '90s, before segueing into unforgettable feature films. Animation Studio: Blur StudioVoice Cast: Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, Chad Smith Close Encounters Of The Mini Kind Synopsis: Tiny terror is unleashed in this mini alien apocalypse as directors Robert Bisi and Andy Lyon pay loving tribute to classic sci-fi stories of alien invasion and human stupidity using tilt-shift techniques that make the end of the world look almost cute. Animation Studio: BUCK Spider Rose Synopsis: A return to the fantastic cyberpunk universe of 'Swarm' (Vol. 3), created by visionary sci-fi author Bruce Sterling and directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson. On a remote asteroid mining operation, a grieving Mechanist gets a new companion and has a chance to avenge herself against the Shaper assassin who killed her husband. Animation Studio: Blur StudioVoice Cast: Emily O'Brien, Feodor Chin, Piotr Michael & Sumalee Montano 400 Boys Synopsis: In a post-apocalyptic city where warring gangs follow a bushido-like code of honor, a new gang, the 400 Boys, forces them to unite. A blend of beauty and brutality from Canadian director Robert Valley, whose LDR episode 'Ice' won the Emmy for Outstanding Short Form Animation. Animation Studio: Passion AnimationVoice Cast: John Boyega, Ed Skrein, Sienna King, Dwane Walcott, Rahul Kohli, Pamela Nomvete & Amar Chadha-Patel The Other Large Thing Synopsis: From the mind of prolific writer John Scalzi comes the story of a cat who plans world domination. Sanchez, as his puny human 'pets' know him, is helped by a new robotic butler (voiced by Last Week Tonight host John Oliver) who can hack into the World Wide Web and is eager to help his new master. Animation Studio: AGBOVoice Cast: Chris Parnell, John Oliver, Fred Tatasciore & Rachel Kimsey Golgotha Synopsis: In a rare live-action entry in Love, Death + Robots, a conscientious vicar – played by Rhys Darby, (What We Do In The Shadows) – plays host to an emissary of an alien race who believes their messiah has been reborn on earth… as a dolphin. So, uh… yeah, Dolphin-Jesus. Directed by Tim Miller. Animation Studio: Luma Pictures (VFX)Voice Cast: Rhys Darby, Moe Daniels, Graham McTavish, Phil Morris, Michelle Lukes & Matthew Waterson The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur On a space station orbiting Jupiter, decadent aristocrats gather to witness a brutal contest of genetically modified gladiators — fierce combatants riding deadly, engineered dinosaurs. A tale of visceral violence and unlikely emotion, directed by Tim Miller, based on a short story by Stant Litore. Animation Studio: Blur StudioVoice Cast: MrBeast & Bai Ling How Zeke Got Religion B-17 Flying Fortress Liberty Belle has the oddest mission of World War Two: a journey into occupied France to bomb a church before the Nazis can raise an ancient evil. John McNichol's short story of blood, fallen archangels, occult magic, and ultraviolence is directed by Diego Porral (lead animator on previous LDR classic 'Kill Team Kill'). Animation Studio: TitmouseVoice Cast: Keston John, Braden Lynch, Roger Craig Smith, Gary Furlong, Bruce Thomas, Andrew Morgado & Scott Whyte Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners From an angry toothbrush to an overworked smart showerhead and an intelligent toilet, various household appliances divulge tales of bemusement, scorn, and wonder about their human owners. Directed by Patrick Osborne, of Vol. 3 favorite 'Three Robots: Exit Strategies.' Animation Studio: Aaron Sims Creative Voice Cast: Melissa Villaseñor, Ronny Chieng, Amy Sedaris, Kevin Hart, Josh Brener, Nat Faxon, Niecy Nash-Betts & Brett Goldstein For He Can Creep London, 1757. A poet confined to an insane asylum believes Satan wants him to write a verse that will end the world. And the only thing standing between him and the Prince of Darkness (voiced by Dan Stevens) is his cat, Jeoffry. Emily Dean directs this wildly inventive period adaptation of Siobhan Carroll's short story. Animation Studio: Polygon Pictures Inc. Voice Cast: Dan Stevens, JB Blanc, Jim Broadbent, Nika Futterman, Jane Leeves & Dave B. Mitchell These all sound pretty great, and I'm excited to dive headfirst into the new season this weekend. Some of these animation studios, like Titmouse, have produced some of my favorite animated series. Titmouse animates the wonderful Legend Of Vox Machina, for instance, which you can (and should) watch on Prime Video. Blur Studio has worked on all kinds of things, including the 'Heaven and Hell" sequence from South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (which remains one of the greatest musicals of all time). What's your favorite Love, Death + Cats … er … Robots short? Let me know on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky or Facebook. Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog. Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.
Economic Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Love, Death + Robots Season 4: Netflix show's release date, voice cast, trailer and what to expect
Reuters FILE PHOTO: A Netflix logo is shown on a TV screen in this illustration taken May 9, 2022. Picture taken May 9, 2022. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/Illustration/File Photo Netflix has released the official trailer and cast details for the upcoming Season 4 of Love, Death + Robots. The new season will start streaming on May 15. The new voice cast includes YouTuber MrBeast, comedian Kevin Hart, and TV host John Oliver. Other names are Niecy Nash, John Boyega, and Rhys Darby. These cast members will be featured across different episodes. Each episode will have its own story and animation style. David Fincher is returning as a director for one episode. The title of the episode is Can't Stop. This story focuses on a 2003 concert by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band members are shown as string puppets. The episode presents the band's Slane Castle performance in a new way. Also Read: Call of Duty Got Your Six Event: Here's start and end date, timings, duration and leaked rewards This is the first season since 2022. The last season was released three years ago. The new season was approved in August 2022. At that time, Season 3 had won four Annie Awards. The series blends various genres like science fiction, horror, and humor. Each episode is made by a different animation studio. The styles and stories vary, but the theme connects them. Over the past three seasons, the series has won 13 Primetime Emmy Awards and 8 Annie Read: A Minecraft Movie: What we know about digital rental, purchase, streaming platforms, and DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Steelbook release and preorders Tim Miller created the series. It is produced by Blur Studio. Executive producers are Tim Miller, David Fincher, Jennifer Miller, and Joshua Donen. Jennifer Yuh Nelson, known for Kung Fu Panda, returns as supervising director. She oversees 10 new shorts in this is the trailer. When will Season 4 of Love, Death + Robots be released? Season 4 of Love, Death + Robots will premiere on Netflix on May 15 with 10 new animated shorts. Who are some new voice cast members in Season 4? Season 4 features MrBeast, Kevin Hart, John Oliver, Niecy Nash, John Boyega and Rhys Darby as voice actors.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Love, Death + Robots Season 4: Netflix show's release date, voice cast, trailer and what to expect
Voice Cast Season 4 Premiere Live Events What to Expect Production Team Trailer FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Netflix has released the official trailer and cast details for the upcoming Season 4 of Love, Death + Robots. The new season will start streaming on May new voice cast includes YouTuber MrBeast, comedian Kevin Hart, and TV host John Oliver. Other names are Niecy Nash, John Boyega, and Rhys Darby. These cast members will be featured across different episodes. Each episode will have its own story and animation Fincher is returning as a director for one episode. The title of the episode is Can't Stop. This story focuses on a 2003 concert by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band members are shown as string puppets. The episode presents the band's Slane Castle performance in a new is the first season since 2022. The last season was released three years ago. The new season was approved in August 2022. At that time, Season 3 had won four Annie series blends various genres like science fiction, horror, and humor. Each episode is made by a different animation studio. The styles and stories vary, but the theme connects them. Over the past three seasons, the series has won 13 Primetime Emmy Awards and 8 Annie Miller created the series. It is produced by Blur Studio. Executive producers are Tim Miller, David Fincher, Jennifer Miller, and Joshua Donen. Jennifer Yuh Nelson , known for Kung Fu Panda, returns as supervising director. She oversees 10 new shorts in this is the 4 of Love, Death + Robots will premiere on Netflix on May 15 with 10 new animated 4 features MrBeast, Kevin Hart, John Oliver, Niecy Nash, John Boyega and Rhys Darby as voice actors.
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix's Love Death + Robots volume 4 full episode list, plot details and release timings
Here's everything you need to know about the latest season Netflix's popular anthology series is set to return with a new volume this month. The fourth instalment of Love, Death + Robots is on the horizon and fans are eager to dive into the latest collection of otherworldly tales. The upcoming season promises a diverse range of animation styles and genre-mixing stories from some of the industry's top writers and directors. Expectations are high for the new episodes, especially after the third season achieved a flawless 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show follows an anthology format similar to another Netflix success, Black Mirror, with each episode presenting a unique narrative. But what are the details of each episode? When will they be available on the platform? Who comprises the voice cast? Here's everything you need to know. When is Love, Death + Robots being released? All episodes are slated for simultaneous release. According to information provided by Netflix, the fourth volume will comprise 10 episodes, reports the Mirror US. They're all set to drop on May 15. For UK subscribers, new content typically becomes accessible from 8am on the release date. Who is in the Love, Death + Robots voice cast? The voice cast for the fourth volume of the animated series is impressively star-studded. It features renowned actors, YouTube celebrities, and rock legends. Here's a sneak peek at some of the voices fans can look forward to. The lineup includes the entire band Red Hot Chili Peppers, with Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, and Chad Smith all making appearances. Star Wars veteran John Boyega is slated to appear in one episode of Love, Death + Robots volume 4, while comedians Chris Parnell and John Oliver will feature in another. Rhys Darby, known for his role in Flight of the Conchords, will make a rare live-action appearance. YouTube sensation Mr Beast has been confirmed for a role, alongside Kevin Hart and Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein. Dan Stevens is rumoured to lend his voice to the Devil in an episode that will also star Jim Broadbent. So, what can we expect from each episode in Love, Death + Robots volume 4? Can't Stop - Directed by renowned filmmaker and former music video director David Fincher, this episode offers a unique perspective on the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 2003 performance at Slane Castle, Ireland, reimagining band members as string-puppets. Close Encounters of the Mini Kind - This mini alien apocalypse pays homage to classic sci-fi tales of alien invasion and human folly, using tilt-shift techniques to give the end of the world an almost adorable appearance. Spider Rose - Set in the same cyberpunk universe as the third volume's episode Swarm. In a remote asteroid mining operation, a mourning Mechanist acquires a new companion and gets the opportunity to exact revenge on the Shaper assassin who murdered her husband. 400 Boys - Set in a post-apocalyptic city plagued by warring gangs, a new group, the 400 Boys, forces them to unite. This episode comes from Robert Valley, whose previous episode Ice bagged an Emmy. The Other Large Thing - From the imaginative mind of acclaimed author John Scalzi, comes a tale about a cat with ambitions of global domination. Aiding him in his quest is a newly acquired robotic butler (voiced by John Oliver) who possesses the ability to hack into the World Wide Web and is keen to assist his new master. Golgotha - The sole live-action instalment features Rhys Darby as a vicar who welcomes an envoy from an extraterrestrial race convinced their saviour has been reincarnated on earth... in the form of a dolphin. This episode is helmed by series creator Tim Miller. The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur - Set on a space station orbiting Jupiter, decadent nobles assemble to watch a savage spectacle of genetically enhanced gladiators riding dinosaurs. How Zeke Got Religion - The B-17 Flying Fortress Liberty Belle embarks on the strangest mission of World War Two: a trip into occupied France to bomb a church before the Nazis can awaken an ancient evil. Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners - From a disgruntled toothbrush to a stressed-out smart showerhead and a sentient toilet, various domestic appliances share stories of amusement, disdain, and astonishment about their human owners. For He Can Creep - In 1757 London, a poet locked away in a madhouse believes that Satan wants him to pen a verse that will bring about the end of the world. However, standing in the way of him and the Prince of Darkness is his feline companion, Jeoffry. This is based on Siobhan Carroll's short story.
