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| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Adi Shankar |
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Key people | Adi Shankar |
| Subsidiaries | Shankar Animation, The Angry Metal Company |
Adi Shankar's Bootleg Universe is a media company founded in 2012 by Indian-American producer Adi Shankar. It began as a YouTube series of unauthorized fan films before evolving into a full-fledged entertainment brand.
List of works
Bootleg Universe Unauthorized One-Shot Short Films
The Bootleg Universe One-Shot Films are an anthology series of unauthorized popular culture satires produced by Shankar.[1]
- The Punisher: Dirty Laundry (July 15, 2012)
- Live-action short film
- Directed by Phil Joanou[2]
- Written by Chad St. John
- Based on the character Punisher by Marvel Comics
- Thomas Jane reprises his role as Marvel's anti-hero Frank Castle / Punisher from the 2004 film The Punisher.
- Venom: Truth In Journalism (July 20, 2013)
- Live-action short film
- Directed and written by Joe Lynch
- Based on the character Venom by Marvel Comics
- In a black and white homage to cult Belgian black comedy Man Bites Dog and set in the late 1980s, Ryan Kwanten stars as Spider-Man's nemesis Eddie Brock.
- Judge Dredd: Superfiend (October 27, 2014) [3]
- Animated web series
- Directed and written by Enol and Luis Junquera
- Based on the character Judge Dredd by Rebellion Developments
- Loosely adapted from various Judge Dredd storylines such as The Return of Rico and Boyhood of a Superfiend. Originally as a 6-episode web series published on October 27, 2014, it was later published as a "Director's Cut" short film on January 4, 2016.
- Power/Rangers (February 23, 2015) [4]
- Live-action short film
- Directed by Joseph Kahn
- Written by Joseph Kahn, Dutch Southern and James Van Der Beek
- Based on Power Rangers by Hasbro, Saban Capital Group and Toei Company
- A dark reimagining of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers that explores a timeline where the Rangers lost. Starring James Van Der Beek and Katee Sackhoff.
- James Bond: In Service of Nothing (March 2, 2015) [5]
- Animated short film
- Directed and written by Tyler Gibb
- Based on James Bond by Ian Fleming Publications
- An animated short film in the style of a film animatic, where after 30 years in the agency, James Bond is no longer required for his services leading to his retirement as he tries to adjust himself to a new life in the present.
- Mr. Rogers: A War Hero (March 20, 2018) [6]
- Live-action short film
- Directed and written by Kenlon Clark
- Based on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood by WQED Studios and The Fred Rogers Company
- A "What if?" scenario based on the longstanding rumor where Fred Rogers served in the Vietnam War and based several characters on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood from his wartime comrades.
- The End of Pokémon (April 19, 2019) [7]
- Animated short film
- Directed and written by Enol and Luis Junquera
- Based on Pokémon by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company
- An animated fake trailer for a dark afterward to the Pokémon series in which Ash Ketchum tries to end Pokémon battles after the apparent death of his Pikachu.
Television series
Bootleg Multiverse
- Castlevania (2017–2021)
- When his wife is burned at the stake after being falsely accused of witchcraft, the vampire Count Dracula declares all the people of Wallachia will pay with their lives. He summons an army of demons which overruns the country, causing the people to live lives of fear and distrust. To combat this, the outcast monster hunter Trevor Belmont takes up arms against Dracula's forces, aided by the magician Sypha Belnades and Dracula's dhampir son Alucard.
- The series is based on the video game series by Konami, and is written by Warren Ellis and produced by Frederator Studios, Powerhouse Animation Studios, Shankar Animation, Project 51 Productions and Mua Film.[8] The first season of four 30-minute episodes was released on July 7, 2017.[9] The second season is eight episodes long and was released on October 26, 2018.[10] The ten-episode third season was released on March 5, 2020.[11] The series ended with the release of its fourth season on May 13, 2021.[12]
- Castlevania: Nocturne (TBA)
- On May 11, 2021, Netflix stated that a new series with a new cast of characters, set in the Castlevania universe, is being planned and that it won't be a spin-off.[13] The series will be focused on Richter Belmont, a descendant of Trevor and Sypha, alongside Maria Renard during the French Revolution.[14]
- Devil May Cry (TBA)
- A series based on Devil May Cry by Capcom is in development, making it the second adaptation of the game after Devil May Cry: The Animated Series.[15] The first season will have eight episodes.[16]
- Untitled Assassin's Creed series
- A series based on Assassin's Creed by Ubisoft is in development.[17]
- Untitled Hyper Light Drifter series
- A series based on Hyper Light Drifter by Playism and Heart Machine is in development.[18]
- Untitled PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds series
- A series based on PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds by Brendan Greene and Krafton is in development.[19]
Originals
- The Guardians of Justice
- A seven episode live-action/animated superhero television series that satirizes DC Comics and the Justice League. The series was released on Netflix on March 1, 2022.[20][21]
- Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix (TBA)
References
- ^ Gilman, Greg (August 8, 2013). "How 'Dredd' Producer Adi Shankar's Marvel Bootlegs Are Building a Buzzy Fanboy Brand". The Wrap. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
- ^ Eisenberg, Eric (2012). "Thomas Jane Returns As Frank Castle In Short Film Punisher: Dirty Laundry". Cinema Blend. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- ^ CHITWOOD, ADAM. "Watch the Entire JUDGE DREDD: SUPERFIEND Miniseries Online Now". Collider.
- ^ Conover, Stuart. "Adi Shankar Reminisces About Why He Made His 'Power Rangers' Fan Film". sciencefiction.com.
- ^ NEMIROFF, PERRI. "Producer Adi Shankar Unveils Animated Bootleg Short JAMES BOND: IN SERVICE OF NOTHING". Collider.
- ^ Price, Jason. "Mr Rogers a War Hero Adi Shankar Unleashes a New Chapter in His Bootleg Universe".
- ^ ]McWhertor, Michael. "Castlevania producer's 'Bootleg Universe' reimagines Pokémon as dark, ugly, and violent". Polygon.
- ^ Narcisse, Evan (August 2, 2017). "The Animation Studio That Made Castlevania Explains Why It Was a Dream Project". io9. Gizmodo. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
- ^ Hill, Jacob. "Netflix Quietly Announces Castlevania Series For 2017". CBR.com. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ Pereira, Chris (May 24, 2017). "Watch The First Trailer For Netflix's Castlevania Show; Release Date Announced". GameSpot. Archived from the original on June 26, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
- ^ Elfring, Matt (March 5, 2020). "Here's What's New to Netflix in March 2020: Castlevania Season 3, More Movies, TV Shows, and Originals". GameSpot. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ "Netflix Announces Castlevania Season 4". Anime. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
- ^ Frye, Patrick (May 11, 2021). "Castlevania 'Season 5′ sequel confirmed by Netflix, Warren Ellis' involvement discussed in new interview". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
- ^ "Netflix Unveils Castlevania Animated Show's Spinoff Series Castlevania: Nocturne". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2022-06-10.
- ^ Griffin, David (November 16, 2018). "Devil May Cry Series Joins Castlevania In New Multiverse From Adi Shankar". IGN. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
- ^ Valentine, Evan (November 5, 2021). "Netflix's Devil May Cry Anime Will Be "Multiple Seasons". ComicBook.com. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ Skrebels, Joe (July 5, 2017). "ASSASSIN'S CREED ANIME ANNOUNCED BY CASTLEVANIA NETFLIX PRODUCER". IGN. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- ^ Patches, Matt (March 28, 2019). "Hyper Light Drifter TV series in the works from creator Alx Preston and Castlevania's Adi Shankar". Polygon. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
- ^ pm, Adele AnkersUpdated: 20 Jul 2021 4:31 pmPosted: 20 Jul 2021 4:15, Castlevania TV Producer Making a PUBG Animated Show - IGN, retrieved 2021-11-15
- ^ "Adi Shankar and The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!) from Normal Television". pastemagazine.com. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ "Adi Shankar's 'The Guardians of Justice': Coming to Netflix in March 2022". What's on Netflix. February 8, 2022.
- ^ Shanley, Patrick (2019-10-10). "Ubisoft Planning Animated TV Adaptations of Popular Game Franchises (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- ^ "Netflix Announces Far Cry Blood Dragon Spinoff Animated Series". GameSpot. Retrieved 2021-11-15.