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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
{{Quote|A new chapter in [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary's]] [[Monsterverse]] franchise, ''Skull Island'' is a thrilling animated adventure series that follows shipwrecked characters desperate to escape the most dangerous place on [[Earth]] — a [[Skull Island|mysterious island]] home to prehistoric monsters, including the greatest [[titan]] of them all, [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]].<ref name="SFJ2">{{cite web|url=https://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2021/01/27/skull-island-and-tomb-raider-universes-are-expanding-at-netflix-with-two-all-new-anime-series/|title=SKULL ISLAND and TOMB RAIDER Universes are Expanding at Netflix with Two All New Anime Series|date=27 January 2021|work=SciFi Japan}}</ref>{{R|SFJ}}}} | {{Quote|A new chapter in [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary's]] [[Monsterverse]] franchise, ''Skull Island'' is a thrilling animated adventure series that follows shipwrecked characters desperate to escape the most dangerous place on [[Earth]] — a [[Skull Island|mysterious island]] home to prehistoric monsters, including the greatest [[titan]] of them all, [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]].<ref name="SFJ2">{{cite web|url=https://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2021/01/27/skull-island-and-tomb-raider-universes-are-expanding-at-netflix-with-two-all-new-anime-series/|title=SKULL ISLAND and TOMB RAIDER Universes are Expanding at Netflix with Two All New Anime Series|date=27 January 2021|work=SciFi Japan}}</ref>{{R|SFJ}}}} | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
''Skull Island'' was announced on Twitter via Netflix's @NXOnNetflix account on January 27, [[2021]].{{R|Twitter}} Subsequent reports that day confirmed the series' writer and showrunners.{{R|THR}} | ''Skull Island'' was announced on Twitter via Netflix's @NXOnNetflix account on January 27, [[2021]].{{R|Twitter}} Subsequent reports that day confirmed the series' writer and showrunners.{{R|THR}} | ||
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An updated release date of June 22, [[2023]] was announced that May 23, along with the series' main voice cast.{{R|Release date|THR cast}} | An updated release date of June 22, [[2023]] was announced that May 23, along with the series' main voice cast.{{R|Release date|THR cast}} | ||
On June 1, co-showrunner Brian Duffield took to Twitter to answer fan questions about ''Skull Island''. Key announcements included the show's length of eight episodes and setting of the early 1990s.{{R|Episodes}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BrianDuffield/status/1664300620705300480|title=The time period of the early 90s ruled pretty much any carryover characters out, in either directions.|last=Duffield|first=Brian|date=1 | On June 1, co-showrunner Brian Duffield took to Twitter to answer fan questions about ''Skull Island''. Key announcements included the show's length of eight episodes and setting of the early 1990s.{{R|Episodes}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BrianDuffield/status/1664300620705300480|title=The time period of the early 90s ruled pretty much any carryover characters out, in either directions.|last=Duffield|first=Brian|date=1 June 2023|work=Twitter}}</ref> He also revealed plans for a second season, but stated that it will only happen if "everyone watches season 1."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BrianDuffield/status/1664298921777332226|title=If everyone watches season 1, season 2 will happen.|last=Duffield|first=Brian|date=1 June 2023|work=Twitter}}</ref> | ||
==Marketing== | ==Marketing== | ||
The first image from the series, depicting two characters huddled in the footprint of Kong, was posted by various Twitter accounts including Legendary's and ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]''{{'}}s on June 8.<ref name="TwitterPic">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Legendary/status/1534681650319065088|title=Here's your first glimpse at Skull Island, a new anime series about a group of explorers that find themselves on a collision course with strange beasts, terrifying Titans and the most mysterious island the world has ever known! Coming to @Netflix. #Monsterverse #KongSkullIsland|author=@Legendary|date=8 June 2022|work=Twitter|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908084514/https://twitter.com/Legendary/status/1534681650319065088|archivedate=8 September 2022}}</ref><ref name="TwitterPic2">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kongskullisland/status/1534682226557825024|title=Here's your first glimpse at Skull Island, a new anime series about a group of explorers that find themselves on a collision course with strange beasts, terrifying Titans and the most mysterious island the world has ever known! Coming to @Netflix. #Monsterverse #KongSkullIsland|author=@kongskullisland|date=8 June 2022|work=Twitter|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904215006/https://twitter.com/kongskullisland/status/1534682226557825024|archivedate=4 September 2022}}</ref> | The first image from the series, depicting two characters huddled in the footprint of Kong, was posted by various Twitter accounts including Legendary's and ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]''{{'}}s on June 8.<ref name="TwitterPic">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Legendary/status/1534681650319065088|title=Here's your first glimpse at Skull Island, a new anime series about a group of explorers that find themselves on a collision course with strange beasts, terrifying Titans and the most mysterious island the world has ever known! Coming to @Netflix. #Monsterverse #KongSkullIsland|author=@Legendary|date=8 June 2022|work=Twitter|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908084514/https://twitter.com/Legendary/status/1534681650319065088|archivedate=8 September 2022}}</ref><ref name="TwitterPic2">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kongskullisland/status/1534682226557825024|title=Here's your first glimpse at Skull Island, a new anime series about a group of explorers that find themselves on a collision course with strange beasts, terrifying Titans and the most mysterious island the world has ever known! Coming to @Netflix. #Monsterverse #KongSkullIsland|author=@kongskullisland|date=8 June 2022|work=Twitter|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904215006/https://twitter.com/kongskullisland/status/1534682226557825024|archivedate=4 September 2022}}</ref> | ||
The first teaser trailer and a poster were released almost a year later on May 23.<ref name="Release date"/> A full-length trailer followed on June 9.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzVEn9C0Ndw|title=<nowiki>Skull Island | Official Trailer | Netflix</nowiki>|author=Netflix|date=9 June 2022|work=YouTube}}</ref> | The first teaser trailer and a poster were released almost a year later on May 23.<ref name="Release date"/> A full-length trailer followed on June 9.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzVEn9C0Ndw|title=<nowiki>Skull Island | Official Trailer | Netflix</nowiki>|author=Netflix|date=9 June 2022|work=YouTube}}</ref> | ||
==Staff== | ==Staff== | ||
{{Staffs | {{Staffs | ||
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|Executive producers=Brian Duffield, Jacob Robinson,{{R|THR}} Brad Graeber, Jen Chambers, [[Thomas Tull]]<ref name="THR cast">{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-skull-island-animated-series-voice-cast-revealed-1235498880/|title=Netflix’s ‘Skull Island’ Animated Series Voice Cast Revealed|author=Vlessing, Etan|date=23 May 2023|work=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> | |Executive producers=Brian Duffield, Jacob Robinson,{{R|THR}} Brad Graeber, Jen Chambers, [[Thomas Tull]]<ref name="THR cast">{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-skull-island-animated-series-voice-cast-revealed-1235498880/|title=Netflix’s ‘Skull Island’ Animated Series Voice Cast Revealed|author=Vlessing, Etan|date=23 May 2023|work=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> | ||
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==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
{{Cast | {{Cast | ||
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|Fryda Wolff|island girl<ref>[[:File:Skull Island preview screenshots - 4.jpg#Metadata|Metadata]] of file "[[:File:Skull Island preview screenshots - 4.jpg|Skull Island preview screenshots - 4.jpg]]," sourced from second citation.</ref> | |Fryda Wolff|island girl<ref>[[:File:Skull Island preview screenshots - 4.jpg#Metadata|Metadata]] of file "[[:File:Skull Island preview screenshots - 4.jpg|Skull Island preview screenshots - 4.jpg]]," sourced from second citation.</ref> | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===Titans and superspecies=== | ===Titans and superspecies=== | ||
*[[King Kong (Monsterverse)|King Kong]] | *[[King Kong (Monsterverse)|King Kong]] | ||
*Other [[Titan]]s{{R|TwitterPic|TwitterPic2}} | *Other [[Titan]]s{{R|TwitterPic|TwitterPic2}} | ||
*[[Skullcrawler]] | *[[Skullcrawler]] | ||
===Miscellaneous=== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
*Giant crab | *Giant crab | ||
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*Giant shelled insect | *Giant shelled insect | ||
*Vine snake | *Vine snake | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
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Skull Island banner 2.jpg|Banner | Skull Island banner 2.jpg|Banner | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Other languages | {{Other languages | ||
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|ko=스컬 아일랜드<br>''Seukeol Aillaendeu''|komeaning=Translation of English title | |ko=스컬 아일랜드<br>''Seukeol Aillaendeu''|komeaning=Translation of English title | ||
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==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
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{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">AzVEn9C0Ndw</youtube>|Trailer}} | {{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">AzVEn9C0Ndw</youtube>|Trailer}} | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Skull Island is an upcoming Netflix Original animated television series co-produced by Legendary Television and Tractor Pants,[5] based on the former's Monsterverse series of films. Animated by Powerhouse Animation Studios,[6] it is the first television series in the Monsterverse as well as its first entry to be 2D-animated, and the first traditionally animated King Kong series since Kong: The Animated Series ended in 2001. It was originally scheduled to be released to Netflix sometime in 2022,[7] but was pushed back to June 22, 2023.[8] The series will follow a cast of characters who find themselves shipwrecked on the titular Skull Island, where they encounter a host of its monstrous native creatures including its self-appointed Titan guardian: Kong.
Description
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A new chapter in Legendary's Monsterverse franchise, Skull Island is a thrilling animated adventure series that follows shipwrecked characters desperate to escape the most dangerous place on Earth — a mysterious island home to prehistoric monsters, including the greatest titan of them all, Kong.[9][3]
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Development
Skull Island was announced on Twitter via Netflix's @NXOnNetflix account on January 27, 2021.[6] Subsequent reports that day confirmed the series' writer and showrunners.[5]
On March 30, 2022, Forbes reported on Netflix's presence at AnimeJapan 2022, including the announcement of a 2022 release date for Skull Island,[7] which it did not meet.
An updated release date of June 22, 2023 was announced that May 23, along with the series' main voice cast.[8][10]
On June 1, co-showrunner Brian Duffield took to Twitter to answer fan questions about Skull Island. Key announcements included the show's length of eight episodes and setting of the early 1990s.[4][11] He also revealed plans for a second season, but stated that it will only happen if "everyone watches season 1."[12]
Marketing
The first image from the series, depicting two characters huddled in the footprint of Kong, was posted by various Twitter accounts including Legendary's and Kong: Skull Island's on June 8.[13][14]
The first teaser trailer and a poster were released almost a year later on May 23.[8] A full-length trailer followed on June 9.[15]
Staff
Staff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.
- Written by Brian Duffield[5]
- Executive producers Brian Duffield, Jacob Robinson,[5] Brad Graeber, Jen Chambers, Thomas Tull[10]
Cast
Actor's name on the left, character played on the right.
- Nicolas Cantu as Charlie[10]
- Mae Whitman as Annie[10]
- Darren Barnett as Mike[10]
- Benjamin Bratt as Cap[10]
- Betty Gilpin as Irene[10]
- Phil LaMarr as Sam[10]
- Fryda Wolff as island girl[16]
Appearances
Titans and superspecies
Miscellaneous
- Giant crab
- Giant red bird
- Giant blue cephalopod
- Giant chameleon creature
- Bulldog-like creature
- Four-eyed creature
- Crocodilian creature
- Giant dodo
- Giant shelled insect
- Vine snake
Gallery
Screenshots
Miscellaneous
Internet
In other languages
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Videos
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References
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