Last year a short was released that showed a pretty amazing take on the Mortal Kombat universe. It was directed by Kevin Tancharoen, and it was a look at what a Mortal Kombat movie could/should be like. Check it out:
Pretty bad ass, right? Well, nothing really came of it, unfortunately, and fans were left a little disappointed.
That is, until recently.
It was announced that Tancharoen would be directing a series of web episodes featuring his vision of the franchise. Geek Tyrant has the press release, plus a few new images from the series:
That is, until recently.
It was announced that Tancharoen would be directing a series of web episodes featuring his vision of the franchise. Geek Tyrant has the press release, plus a few new images from the series:
BURBANK, CALIF., February 14, 2011 – Warner Premiere today announced initial casting for their upcoming live-action digital new media series “Mortal Kombat” which is based on the iconic gaming franchise. Jeri Ryan, (“Star Trek: Voyager”) will reprise her role as the headstrong “Lieutenant Sonya Blade” from the unofficial fan short. She is joined by Michael Jai White (“The Dark Knight”) as “Major Jackson ‘Jax’ Briggs” and Darren Shahlavi (“300”) as the sly and cunning “Kano.”
Kevin Tancharoen who directed and produced the popular, unofficial “Mortal Kombat: Rebirth” fan short that garnered over 10 million views worldwide, is bringing the same immersive directing style to this live-action digital new media series. Fans will be able to delve deep into the history of the warriors they know and love including “Sub-Zero” and “Scorpion.” Shooting for “Mortal Kombat” is currently underway in Vancouver.
“It’s extremely gratifying to have such talented actors playing these iconic roles,” said Kevin Tancharoen, Director, Producer and Co-Writer of “Mortal Kombat.” “They will bring the essence of ‘Mortal Kombat’ to life and gamers will be deeply immersed into the game’s universe.”
“Mortal Kombat” is one of the most celebrated videogame franchises of all time. Since its debut in 1992, it has spawned four arcade games, multiple console-based videogame titles, two movies (“Mortal Kombat” and “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation”), two television series and an animated prequel. Additionally, a new “Mortal Kombat” video game developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Ent. will be available April 19, 2011 on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
Written by Kevin Tancharoen, Aaron Helbing and Todd Helbing, and available online this spring from Warner Bros. Digital Distribution, the “Mortal Kombat” digital new media series is an anthology of multiple live action shorts. Each episode will provide never-before-revealed insights into characters featured in the upcoming videogame as well as the game’s universe.
I officially can't wait for this. The Rebirth short was awesome, and I'm excited to see which characters get the overhaul. Not to mention some kick ass fight scenes.
What do you think? Is a web series enough, or do you want to see a feature length movie? Maybe a trilogy? Speak up in the comments section below!
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