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India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Netflix shares first details about Stranger Things animated spin-off, In Your Dreams
Netflix shared the first details of 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' at the Annecy Film Festival on Wednesday. The series will be an animated spin-off set in the chilly winter of 1985. The streaming giant also treated the audience to the first-look poster of its award-contender 'In Your Dreams'.Reports say 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' will be set between seasons 2 and 3 of the original series. The show will also reportedly bring back familiar faces and introduce a new character named Nikki. Nikki is said to be a fierce person who will join the existing gang to fight off strange monsters and crack the paranormal mystery haunting their release date of the series was not announced, but it was confirmed that it would release in 2026, according to a report in The Hollywood Reporter. 'Stranger Things' creators Matt and Ross Duffer will be executive producers of the animated series under the banner of Upside Down Pictures, along with Hilary Leavitt, Shawn Levy and 21 Laps's Dan Cohen and Flying Bark Productions's Eric Robles (who will also act as a showrunner). Flying Bark will act as the animation studio for the upcoming series. Previously, they worked on Marvel's 'What If' series, Netflix's 'Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie' and the upcoming film, 'The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender'. advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in)Eric Robles said that the idea for the series came from cartoons like 'Scooby-Doo', 'Masters of The Universe' and 'The Real Ghostbusters'. However, the look of the show will be similar to the animation style of 'Spiderman: Across The Spider-Verse' and 'Arcane', the spookiness of the classic Goosebumps book covers and character designs by Meybis Ruiz Cruz (Entergalactic.)Meanwhile, 'In Your Dreams' will revolve around Stevie and her brother Elliot's bid to save their parents' marriage by entering into the realm of dreams to find The Sandman and convince him to grant their wish. Former Pixar creators Alex Woo and Erik Benson, who have previously worked on 'Toy Story 4' and 'Cars 2', are also creating the animated the event, Woo shared that the film was directly inspired by his own childhood. He said that his father, who was sitting in the audience at the event, would be very upset if he didn't share this information and then thanked Netflix for showing belief in his story and said it is something that is very rare these days and shows real leadership in the industry. 'In Your Dreams' is expected to release on November 14.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix Shares ‘Stranger Things: Tales From '85,' ‘In Your Dreams' First Looks in Annecy
Netflix took center stage early evening at Annecy today with its Bonlieu-hosted presentation Next on Netflix Animation: From 'Stranger Things' to 'In Your Dreams.' The standing room only session featured showrunner Eric Robles introducing the animated spinoff 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85,' a family spectacle blending nostalgia with supernatural intrigue. Netflix's official logline for the series reads: 'Welcome back to Hawkins in the stark winter of 1985, where the original characters must fight new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town in Stranger Things: Tales From '85, an epic new animated series.' More from Variety Vincent Cassel to Star in Netflix's Next Big French Movie, 'Quasimodo,' Directed by 'Mesrine' Helmer, Produced by Mediawan's Radar Films 'Building the Band' Trailer: Netflix Puts 'Love Is Blind' Spin on Singing Competition Series Annecy Has It Bad For 'The Bad Guys 2' as DreamWorks Animation Previews Footage for the Very First Time: 'Bigger, Better and Badder' With animation headed by Australian outfit Flying Bark, the show is being executive produced by 'Stranger Things' creators Matt and Ross Duffer via their Upside Down Pictures, along with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen via 21 Laps, Eric Robles, – who is showrunning the series – via Flying Bark Productions and Hilary Leavitt from Upside Down Pictures. Also presenting was 'In Your Dreams' director Alex Woo, production designer Steve Pilcher, and VFX Supervisor Nicola Lavender, who unveiled a major sneak peek of the highly anticipated feature, set for release later this year. 'In Your Dreams' is a surreal comedy adventure that follows Stevie and her brother Elliot as they journey through the wacky landscapes of their dreams. If they can survive sarcastic giraffes and breakfast zombies, they may find the dream of a perfect family. The film is directed by Woo, co-directed by Erik Benson, and produced by Kuku Studios. Featuring a star-studded cast that includes Craig Robinson, Simu Liu and Cristin Milioti, it is scheduled for release on November 11, 2025. More to come… Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Stranger Things': The spinoff animated version to hit the screens soon; the creators announce new characters
The beloved 'Stranger Things' series would not just be returning on the screens on New Year's Eve, this time - it's animated. The show is about to get a spinoff series set in the icy winter of '85. 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' During the Annecy Film Festival on Wednesday, Netflix announced the details about the animated spinoff series, 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85.' Set between seasons 2 and 3 of the original series, it would bring back the familiar faces from the upside-down universe, in addition to a new character, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Meet the new character... Joining the force, Nikki is the mohawk-wearing, tough girl with a broody attitude to fight the monsters and solve the paranormal mystery of the town. The official logline states, 'Welcome back to Hawkins in the stark winter of 1985, where the original characters must fight new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town in Stranger Things: Tales From '85, an epic new animated series.' Animation is inspired by... The team and I, we've been working really, really hard to make sure that we capture the very thing that makes 'Stranger Things' what it is,' The executive producer, Eric Robles, said. He further revealed that he originally came up with the idea when he thought of the 80s cartoon series such as Scooby Doo, The Real Ghostbusters, Masters of the Universe, and Dungeons and Dragons. However, the final designs landed far away from them. Inspired by the famed 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,' the spookiness revolves around the character designs from Meybis Ruiz Cruz (Entergalactic). The new monsters adding to the animated series are pumpkin zombies and a toothy snow shark , which are designed by Carlos Huante. The exact release date has not been revealed yet; however, Netflix said that 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85' would be released sometime in 2026.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Netflix announces Stranger Things animated spinoff Tales From '85: Release window, characters and more
Netflix is taking fans back to Hawkins, but this time, in animated style. At the Annecy Film Festival on Wednesday, the streaming giant revealed the first details for Stranger Things: Tales From '85, an animated spinoff set in the chilly winter months of 1985. Stranger Things: Tales From '85 is set between Seasons 2 and 3 of the original series, according to Hollywood Reporter. The animated show brings back familiar faces and adds a new one. Meet Nikki, a fierce new character with a mohawk and a serious attitude. She teams up with the usual gang to take on strange monsters and solve a new paranormal mystery shaking up Hawkins. Showrunner Eric Robles revealed that the idea came from Saturday morning cartoons like Scooby-Doo, Masters of the Universe and The Real Ghostbusters. But while the vibe is inspired by those retro shows, the look is much more modern. Think the animation styles of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Arcane, mixed with spooky Goosebumps-style visuals. The character designs are by Meybis Ruiz Cruz, and the creepy creatures, including zombie pumpkins and a snow shark with teeth, are brought to life by Carlos Huante. The Duffer Brothers, creators of Stranger Things, are executive producers of this animated series through their production company, Upside Down Pictures. They are joined by Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen (21 Laps), Hilary Leavitt and Eric Robles (Flying Bark Productions). While there is no exact release date yet, Netflix confirmed that Stranger Things: Tales From '85 will arrive sometime in 2026. In the meantime, fans can gear up for the fifth and final season of the live-action Stranger Things, which will roll out in three parts: Part 1 hits on November 26, Part 2 lands on Christmas, and the series finale drops on New Year's Eve. It is an upcoming animated spinoff of Stranger Things. The story takes place between Seasons 2 and 3 of the original series. Yes, the animated series brings back the original characters and also introduces a new one named Nikki. She is a mohawk-wearing girl who joins the group. Netflix has not shared an exact date yet, but the show is expected to release sometime in 2026.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
DEA's El Paso Division brings first fentanyl murder charge in state
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Texas House Bill 6 recently passed in response to the rising number of fentanyl-related deaths across the state, and the 34th Judicial District Attorney has indicted a man on murder regarding fentanyl distribution resulting death, being the first state case charged through the El Paso division which covers 17 counties in West Texas, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The DEA says Eric Robles was indicted on state charges of murder and manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance on April 3. Eric Robles. Photo: El Paso County Sheriff's Office. On April 23, Robles was transferred from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, just two weeks before completing his sentence on unrelated federal drug charges, the DEA said. The DEA says this is the first case indicted on state charges through the El Paso Division. However, it has had a total of 10 federally-charged cases, which resulted in the sentencing of 10 people for distribution causing death. The 10 individuals received a combined 152 years in federal prison without parole, the DEA said. 'The ability to bring the state charge of murder gives the DEA another tool in our belt,' said Omar Arellano, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA's El Paso Division. 'Drug dealers even considering setting up shop in Texas need to keep that in mind.' The DEA's El Paso Fentanyl Overdose Response Team (FORT), a West Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) initiative, investigated the case. FORT is staffed by the DEA, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of the Army Criminal Investigations Division, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas National Guard, and the El Paso Police Department. 'The indictment handed down in this case marks a historic and necessary step forward in the fight against the fentanyl epidemic that continues to devastate our community and families across Texas. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is proud to be part of the DEA's Fentanyl Overdose Response Team and to work alongside our local, state, and federal partners to ensure drug traffickers are held fully accountable. We will not tolerate the distribution of fentanyl in our community, and we will continue using every legal tool available to bring justice for victims and their families. Our message is clear: if your actions result in death, you will be charged accordingly,' the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTSM 9 News.
