Grounded Animated Series in Development by Star Wars: Clone Wars Writer - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 18 July 2022 / 2,021 Views
The Xbox first-party game by Obsidian Entertainment, Grounded, is being adapted into an animated TV series by Star Wars: Clone Wars writer Brent Friedman, according to Deadline.
The animated TV series will be set in the same universe as the game. It follows four friends who have been shrunk down to two inches by shrinking technology. They must learn how to survive in a backyard that is full of predators.
The game is being adapted in association with Waterproof Studios/SC Productions, Kinetic Media and Bardel Entertainment.
Friedman is working with Brien Goodrich on the story. Friedman is also working on an adaptation of adapting Earthworm Jim.
"We couldn’t be more excited about diving into the whimsical universe of Grounded," said Bardel Entertainment CEO Tina Chow. "This partnership will be one of great collaboration, expanding on an already wonderful journey of exploration and adventure."
WP/SC Productions MD Carl Whiteside added, "The team at Obsidian have created an incredible world that has already grabbed the attention of the gaming community. We are excited to work with our incredible partners to bring the story to life in an animated series."
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I loved the movies =p hope the series is great as well.
Movies? Grounded is an original IP. Pretty fun one as well, as I'm not typically into Survival games.
I was led to believe that Grounded is based on that movie "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids", Am I totally out base here and just the idea of children in the garden being the "same"?
Well anyway I heard the game is lot of fun so the series can be as well.
Gotcha! The developers have definitely said movies such as Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and A Bug's Life were inspiration for Grounded. Mostly the former, but the game itself is entirely original. There's been quite a few major content updates, and the full game will be releasing in September, leaving early access.
For sure though! I really hope the creators of the show own the wackiness of the world and run with it :)
Animation is one the best media to go way over the top.
I imagine it would be quite immersive and a lot of boys would love to see the insects and other stuff giant in VR
