Born in 1999 with Amerzonethe video game series Syberia has fascinated millions of gamers through the ages, making us follow the New York lawyer kate walker during his fantastic adventures and investigations. The saga led by Microids and the late Belgian cartoonist and screenwriter Benoît Sokal is still appreciated and followed, a fourth episode called Syberia: The World Before having even appeared for 2022.
The iconic universe of Syberia created by Benoit Sokal is growing!
Microids and What The Prod are delighted to announce to fans of the famous Syberia video game saga that the captivating universe created by Benoît Sokal will finally be adapted into an animated series. ???? https://t.co/rt2zFpwwzu pic.twitter.com/mXZ7MitzYE
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For those who are resistant to narrative games, but would still want to discover this uchronic universe made up of fictitious western territories, significant characters and secrets to unlock, good news: Syberia will be adapted into an animated series ! Microids has just announced that it is partnering with What The Proda French production company currently working on Marcel and Mr. Pagnolthe next production by Sylvain Chomet, to whom we owe The Triplets of Bellevilleto give new life to the worlds fantasized by Sokal.
Elliot Grassiano, founder and COO of Microids, expresses his enthusiasm for this promising collaboration: “It is a real pleasure to see Syberia come to life as an animated series. We are thrilled to partner with What the Prod to bring fans an exceptional visual experience that captures the very essence of this iconic license. This series will be a new opportunity for players and new spectators to discover or rediscover the fascinating world of Syberia. »
Martine Sokal and her children Hugo and Jules, responsible for the creative legacy of Benoit Sokal, also share their support and pride in this adaptation. “My husband would have been honored to see his work develop into an animated series. He created a magical, timeless world with Syberia, and I’m thrilled that new audiences can now access it through this unique adaptation.”
Ashargin Poiré, founding president of What The Prod, explains to us that “20 years after the publication of the first opus of Syberia, our ambition is to create an animated series adapted from the universe of the game, intended for fans as much as non- insiders, by bringing new and enriched writing worthy of the great dystopian or uchronic fiction series. The artistic direction, style and quality of the animation will offer the viewer an experience situated on the border between reality and fantasy”.
The project will be aimed primarily at young adults and does not yet have a broadcaster. It will take time to materialize anyway, so you have plenty of time until then to find out Syberia: The World Beforeavailable from €38.99 on Amazon.co.uk.
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