Amazon's 'Secret Level' Anthology Blends Video Games and Animation in Major Prime Video Investment

August 15, 2024
Amazon's 'Secret Level' Anthology Blends Video Games and Animation in Major Prime Video Investment
  • Amazon has commissioned a new adult-animated anthology series titled 'Secret Level' for its Prime Video service, blending video games and animation.

  • The series is being developed by Tim Miller and his company Blur Studio, known for their work on Netflix's 'Love, Death & Robots' and the first 'Deadpool' movie.

  • Produced by Amazon MGM Studios in collaboration with Blur Studio, 'Secret Level' aims to explore video game narratives in a format that may not support long-form adaptations.

  • Dave Wilson has been appointed as supervising director and executive producer for the series.

  • Each episode will feature original short stories set in the worlds of popular games, including Amazon Games' 'New World' and the indie platformer 'Spelunky,' along with unspecified PlayStation titles.

  • Due to the limited game library of Amazon Games, the series will also adapt stories from other publishers, particularly famous PlayStation franchises.

  • This initiative reflects a growing trend among streaming services to invest in video game adaptations, following the success of Amazon's live-action 'Fallout,' which attracted 65 million viewers in its first two weeks.

  • Further announcements regarding 'Secret Level' are expected at Gamescom's Opening Night Live event, scheduled for August 20, 2024.

  • The official announcement for 'Secret Level' may occur during the Gamescom Opening Night Live, generating excitement among fans of gaming franchises.

  • Potential PlayStation adaptations could include titles like 'The Last of Us,' 'God of War,' and possibly others such as 'Horizon,' 'Ratchet & Clank,' and 'Uncharted.'

  • 'Secret Level' is designed to be one of Prime Video's largest investments in adult animation, similar to the success of 'Love, Death & Robots' on Netflix.

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