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Aaron Guzikowski to Pen Script of "Death Stranding" Animated Adaptation
Yara Sameh Aaron Guzikowski (Raised by Wolves) has been tapped to write the screenplay for an adult-targeted animated feature inspired by Hideo Kojima's hit action-adventure video game "Death Stranding". The signing was announced by Japanese games maestro Hideo Kojima's Tokyo and L.A.-based Kojima Productions and L.A.-based animation company Line Mileage. The partners say the movie, which is currently in development, will be in a similar vein to adult-targeted, animated genre films such as the recently announced John Wick animated prequel and sci-fi horror Predator: Killer of Killers, which released this month on Hulu and Disney+. It will feature an original story unfolding in the universe of Death Stranding, set in the wake of a series of cataclysmic explosions around the world, which result in the dead and living becoming connected. Guzikowski has won praise for his emotionally charged storytelling, with credits including sci-fi show "Raised by Wolves" and 2013 abduction drama "Prisoners" directed by Denis Villeneuve. 'I love the world of Death Stranding, it's so creatively freeing, so beautifully dark and yet hopeful; I'm so excited and honored that Hideo Kojima, whose work I've long admired, has invited me to dwell within his creation, to birth new stories into this fertile, mind-bending universe,' said Guzikowski. 'Drawing and animation have always been near and dear to my heart, so to finally get to play in this space is a dream come true.' Directed by Kojima and featuring performances by Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, Guillermo del Toro, Death Stranding has been credited with redefining the dramatic potential of video games. A new version of the original game, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – adding Elle Fanning to the cast – is due out on June 26. The new animated feature project is separate from a previously announced live-action adaptation being developed by Kojima Production with A24. Line Mileage is the animation production company of partners Jacob Robinson (Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft), Daniel Dominguez (Seis Manos), and Brad Graeber (Castlevania). Specializing in adult genre storytelling across animation, the team brings deep experience in adapting IP across games, comics, and beyond. Line Mileage CCO Daniel Dominguez said the cinematic quality of Death Stranding meant the game lent itself well to an animated movie adaptation. 'As an avid gamer, I can say, unequivocally, Death Stranding is the most cinematic, thought-provoking video game I have ever played,' he said. 'Playing it gave me the same emotional rush, visceral punch, and intellectual pleasure I had the first time I watched Blade Runner, or Ghost in the Shell. Adapting it into a form it so naturally evokes is an honor. And for Aaron Guzikowski to lend his talents, whose authorial mind and creative energy humble me… needless to say, this project is a dream come true.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
Newsweek
5 days ago
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'Death Stranding' Animated Movie on the Way from 'Raised by Wolves' Writer
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors "Death Stranding" is growing past the video game. Deadline reports that Aaron Guzikowski of "Raised by Wolves" fame has been tapped to write the screenplay for an animated "Death Stranding" feature based on the popular game. "Death Stranding" will be an adult targeted animated feature, not unlike "Predator: Killer of Killers" and the upcoming "John Wick" anime prequel. Read More: Pixar's Elio Early Reviews Are All Saying the Same Thing "I love the world of Death Stranding, it's so creatively freeing, so beautifully dark and yet hopeful; I'm so excited and honored that Hideo Kojima, whose work I've long admired, has invited me to dwell within his creation, to birth new stories into this fertile, mind-bending universe," Guzikowski said. "Drawing and animation have always been near and dear to my heart, so to finally get to play in this space is a dream come true." The "Death Stranding" animated movie is completely separate from the previously announced live-action adaptation currently under development by Kojima Production and A24. Guzikowski's feature is described as an original story set in the universe of "Death Stranding". "Death Stranding" is a post-apocalyptic game set in a world in which the living and the dead become inexplicably connected after the arrival of so-called Beached Things which cause explosions the size and scope of nuclear attacks among other horrific shocks to the landscape. The game is known for revolutionizing the potential for drama in video games. "Death Stranding" the game was directed by Hideo Kojima and stars Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, and Guillermo del Toro. "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach" is coming out on June 26. It adds Elle Fanning to the already impressive cast and is a new version of the original game. "As an avid gamer I can say, unequivocally, Death Stranding is the most cinematic, thought-provoking video game I have ever played," said Daniel Dominguez, CCO of Line Mileage, the LA-based animation and post-production company who will be working on the movie. "Playing it gave me the same emotional rush, visceral punch, and intellectual pleasure I had the first time I watched 'Blade Runner', or 'Ghost in the Shell'," Dominguez continued. "Adapting it into a form it so naturally evokes is an honor. And for Aaron Guzikowski to lend his talents, whose authorial mind and creative energy humble me... needless to say, this project is a dream come true." More Movies: Pirates of the Caribbean Producer Confirms Returning Cast 'Naked Gun' Reboot Trailer Shares First Look at Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson Team Up
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Beautiful, Brutal Action of ‘Predator: Killer of Killers'
For director Dan Trachtenberg, 'Prey' was only the beginning in time-jumping the 'Predator' franchise back to the Comanche Nation 300 years ago. With 'Predator: Killer of Killers,' Trachtenberg not only embraces animation for the first time but also expands the time-jumping motif in an anthology film that spans Scandinavia in 841, feudal Japan in 1609, and the Battle of the Atlantic in 1942. This means Predators fighting Vikings, samurai, and ninja, and World War II fighter pilots. The surviving humans then compete gladiator-style on the Predator planet, eventually going up against the titular 'Killer of Killers' Yautja. More from IndieWire Wayward Teens Find Solace in Horse Country During Sundance Award-Winning 'East of Wall' Trailer 'Inside' Review: Guy Pearce Delivers Another Incredible Supporting Performance in Australian Prison Drama That Cuts Through All the Bull 'It was really a pleasure to experiment and find crazy notions and ideas, and then let them literally just be that way,' Trachtenberg told IndieWire. ' It was pure indulgence. And, of course, marrying that with stories that are really emotional and intense, and characters that are facing conflicts before the Predator even shows up.' In 'The Shield,' Viking warrior Ursa (Lindsay LaVanchy) leads her clan on an expedition to avenge the death of her father and faces off against the Predator Brute, equipped with a sonic charge from a wrist gauntlet. In 'The Shield,' two warring brothers, samurai Kenji and exiled ninja Kiyoshi (Louis Ozawa), take on the Predator Assassin, who wields, among other things, a spear that transforms. And in 'The Bullet,' aspiring pilot Torres (Rick Gonzalez) goes up against Pilot Predator and his high-tech spaceship in a dog fight. Trachtenberg, who made 'Killer of Killers' simultaneously with the upcoming live-action 'Predator: Badlands' (November 7), was eager to explore all three underdog stories in a painterly CG style of animation similar to Netflix's Emmy-winning 'Arcane.' Joining him as co-director was Josh Wassung, co-founder of acclaimed visualization studio The Third Floor, which has a long association with Marvel. Wassung has worked with Trachtenberg on many of his projects as well, and convinced him after some tests that his company was prepared to tackle an animated feature for the first time. 'The test results were very cool and they all had something to prove, which ignited things, and I'm thrilled that people are responding to the animation because a lot of people worked really hard,' Trachtenberg said. 'What's rewarding is that the animation medium allows for a lot of experimentation because it is so art forward that something can be both beautiful and brutal, which is an aesthetic that I'm always fascinated by and prefer to engage in.' This allowed more daring creature design, fight choreography, camera movement, and lighting. 'We have to figure out how to get a guy in his suit and it changes a little bit, and then we can only film it for it to hold up in live action,' added Trachtenberg. 'So the designs really become stylized and move in ways we always hoped they could move. And all of that was something that we could only make in this kind of movie.' Of all the creature designs, the Predator Brute proved the most challenging. ' Where do they go? How do they fit? How can we best use them? And when that leapt to the forefront of, 'Oh, my gosh, that's definitely the Viking era Predator,' we realized it was now going earlier even than 'Prey' was. It tasked us with figuring out it's gotta have tech, but it has to still feel pre from what 'Prey' had,' the director said. Trachtenberg was also proud of the 'Back Biter' creature featured on the Predator planet. ' I think that was Josh's idea to put the mouth on the back of the head,' he said. 'It became my favorite idea of the whole thing. What a cool design. I would love to do more movies with just that creature.' But linking the three stories to generational conflicts set in different periods is what most animated Trachtenberg. ' There's a line in 'Magnolia' that says, 'You may be done with the past, but the past ain't done with you.' And that is a theme that I think is the most important one for us to examine, period,' he said. 'And so whenever there's a chance to tell a story about generations dealing with things, characters trying to break cycles, and underdogs, that is what I find most compelling. So this movie really has all of those things.' 'Predator: Killer of Killers' is now streaming on Hulu. Best of IndieWire The Best Thrillers Streaming on Netflix in June, from 'Vertigo' and 'Rear Window' to 'Emily the Criminal' All 12 Wes Anderson Movies, Ranked, from 'Bottle Rocket' to 'The Phoenician Scheme' Nightmare Film Shoots: The 38 Most Grueling Films Ever Made, from 'Deliverance' to 'The Wages of Fear'
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Wild Tyler Perry Thriller Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now
'Straw' is the most popular movie on Netflix right now, according to the platform's public ranking system. The melodramatic Tyler Perry-directed thriller stars Taraji P. Henson as a struggling, overworked single mother who, after experiencing a devastatingly bad day, snaps when she reaches her final straw. That fallout comes after getting wrapped up in two murders and a mistaken bank robbery, all while fighting to get back to her daughter. Despite Henson's strong leading performance, critics said the film suffers from the same issues that plague many Perry-written projects. Still, it earned a huge reaction from audiences, which would explain its high Netflix ranking. In addition to Henson, 'Straw' also stars Teyana Taylor, Sherri Shepherd, Glynn Turman, Rockmond Dunbar and Sinbad. The movie premiered on Netflix on June 6. Read on for more trending movies of the moment across streaming services, including Hulu, Max and Prime Video. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming and entertainment, subscribe to the Culture Catchall newsletter. After a successful theatrical release this spring, 'The Accountant 2' is now trending at No. 1 on Prime Video. The Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal-led sequel reunites the duo as forensic accountant Christian Wolff and his lethal brother, Brax, respectively, to track down a ruthless network of assassins. The top movie on Hulu right now is an animated sci-fi anthology about a fierce intergalactic hunter. 'Predator: Killer of Killers,' directed by Dan Trachtenberg, revives the franchise to follow a Viking warrior, a Japanese ninja and a World War II fighter pilot who face off against the titular killer. The film's voice cast includes Lindsay LaVanchy, Louis Ozawa, Rick Gonzalez and Michael Biehn. Robert De Niro returns for another crime drama in 'The Alto Knights,' which is currently No. 1 on Max. The Barry Levinson-directed film follows two of New York's most notorious crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese (both played by De Niro), as they vie for control of the city's streets, per the synopsis. If you're looking for other films to watch, check out our What We're Watching blog. 'Mountainhead' Tries To Skewer Billionaire Tech Bros — But Fails Miserably The New 'Final Destination' Movie Is Fun But Has 1 Huge Plot Hole Mara Brock Akil Continues Her Black Love Legacy With 'Forever'
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Wild Tyler Perry Thriller Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now
'Straw' is the most popular movie on Netflix right now, according to the platform's public ranking system. The melodramatic Tyler Perry-directed thriller stars Taraji P. Henson as a struggling, overworked single mother who, after experiencing a devastatingly bad day, snaps when she reaches her final straw. That fallout comes after getting wrapped up in two murders and a mistaken bank robbery, all while fighting to get back to her daughter. Despite Henson's strong leading performance, critics said the film suffers from the same issues that plague many Perry-written projects. Still, it earned a huge reaction from audiences, which would explain its high Netflix ranking. In addition to Henson, 'Straw' also stars Teyana Taylor, Sherri Shepherd, Glynn Turman, Rockmond Dunbar and Sinbad. The movie premiered on Netflix on June 6. Read on for more trending movies of the moment across streaming services, including Hulu, Max and Prime Video. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming and entertainment, subscribe to the Culture Catchall newsletter. After a successful theatrical release this spring, 'The Accountant 2' is now trending at No. 1 on Prime Video. The Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal-led sequel reunites the duo as forensic accountant Christian Wolff and his lethal brother, Brax, respectively, to track down a ruthless network of assassins. The top movie on Hulu right now is an animated sci-fi anthology about a fierce intergalactic hunter. 'Predator: Killer of Killers,' directed by Dan Trachtenberg, revives the franchise to follow a Viking warrior, a Japanese ninja and a World War II fighter pilot who face off against the titular killer. The film's voice cast includes Lindsay LaVanchy, Louis Ozawa, Rick Gonzalez and Michael Biehn. Robert De Niro returns for another crime drama in 'The Alto Knights,' which is currently No. 1 on Max. The Barry Levinson-directed film follows two of New York's most notorious crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese (both played by De Niro), as they vie for control of the city's streets, per the synopsis. If you're looking for other films to watch, check out our What We're Watching blog. 'Mountainhead' Tries To Skewer Billionaire Tech Bros — But Fails Miserably The New 'Final Destination' Movie Is Fun But Has 1 Huge Plot Hole Mara Brock Akil Continues Her Black Love Legacy With 'Forever'
