THR is reporting that Tokyo-based Tsuburaya Productions has tapped Starlight Runner Entertainment to reboot the classic Japanese superhero Ultraman across multiple platforms, including a possible live-action streaming series. “Ultraman is one of my greatest childhood heroes,” said Starlight Runner CEO Jeff Gomez. “We’re honored to be embarking on this mission to bring this family of characters back to […]
Netflix releases first trailer for Ultraman anime series
Netflix has released the first trailer for its 3D CG anime series Ultraman. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) and Shinji Aramaki (Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars), it is based on the 12th volume of the Ultraman manga, and is set to arrive on the streaming service on April 1st; watch it […]
Netflix announces new Ultraman anime series
As well as revealing the premiere date of the second season of Castlevania, Netflix dropped another big announcement at Anime Expo this week with the streaming service set to unveil a new 3D CG anime series based upon Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi’s Ultraman manga. Ultraman is being directed by Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the […]
