"Arcane" is one of the best animated shows of the past decade, a masterclass in adapting and reinterpreting a popular franchise for a different medium. Studio Fortiche delivered one of the most stunning pieces of animation in years with this show, which draws from the world of the hugely popular video game franchise "League of Legends."
The story follows a group of characters across the socioeconomic spectrum in the dual city of Piltover and Zaun. They are caught in the middle of a revolution when the discovery of a century is made — arcane technology, which is essentially magic. There are compelling characters and stories, exquisite worldbuilding, and gorgeous fight scenes to boot.
"Arcane" also boasts a fantastic voice cast that includes Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, Katie Leung, and many more actors who are set to return for season 2.
Most of the cast was unfamiliar with the "League of Legends" universe...
The story follows a group of characters across the socioeconomic spectrum in the dual city of Piltover and Zaun. They are caught in the middle of a revolution when the discovery of a century is made — arcane technology, which is essentially magic. There are compelling characters and stories, exquisite worldbuilding, and gorgeous fight scenes to boot.
"Arcane" also boasts a fantastic voice cast that includes Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, Katie Leung, and many more actors who are set to return for season 2.
Most of the cast was unfamiliar with the "League of Legends" universe...
- 12/24/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Disney Studios is famous for its entertaining stories, which have been enchanting kids and adults alike for generations. Disney Channel has been a perennial source of light-hearted, family-friendly entertainment for those who can't get enough of the movies. However, some Disney Channel cartoons had dark and disturbing characters who didn't quite belong in a cheery children's show.
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Some dark Disney Channel characters were terrifying villains with huge goals or even tragic heroes with complicated backstories. Characters like Aladdin's Mozenrath and Gravity Falls' Bill Cipher had dark personalities that added an edge to some Disney cartoons.
Updated on 8th June 2023 by Fawzia Khan: Even though Disney's most renowned villains are from the movies, the animated shows that aired on Disney Channel had some of the most fearsome characters. Even if they seemed benign on the outside, they were quite insidious in their actions.
Related: 10 Disney Channel Sitcoms That Were Surprisingly Dark
Some dark Disney Channel characters were terrifying villains with huge goals or even tragic heroes with complicated backstories. Characters like Aladdin's Mozenrath and Gravity Falls' Bill Cipher had dark personalities that added an edge to some Disney cartoons.
Updated on 8th June 2023 by Fawzia Khan: Even though Disney's most renowned villains are from the movies, the animated shows that aired on Disney Channel had some of the most fearsome characters. Even if they seemed benign on the outside, they were quite insidious in their actions.
- 6/9/2023
- by Fawzia Khan
- CBR
"American Dragon: Jake Long" came at the right time for The Disney Channel. Though not their first fantasy-adjacent show, it felt like Disney's answer to both "Harry Potter" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender," which came out the same year. This was a hero's journey cartoon about a boy who discovers he's a key part of a massive fantasy world filled with magical creatures, cool villains, and more.
The show followed the titular Jake Long, who is assigned the role of the American Dragon and uses his ability to transform into a dragon to protect the magical creatures that inhabit New York City. Though he still has to find time to go to school and be a normal teenager, he spends his afternoons fighting the evil Huntsman, who wants to kill all magical creatures.
The show was created by Jeff Goode, marking his first animated project as a creator and executive producer.
The show followed the titular Jake Long, who is assigned the role of the American Dragon and uses his ability to transform into a dragon to protect the magical creatures that inhabit New York City. Though he still has to find time to go to school and be a normal teenager, he spends his afternoons fighting the evil Huntsman, who wants to kill all magical creatures.
The show was created by Jeff Goode, marking his first animated project as a creator and executive producer.
- 2/3/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
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