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Netflix Announces New Terminator Anime Series by Production IG

Set in 1997, the series follows a soldier from the future sent back to protect a scientist developing an AI to rival Skynet.

  • Netflix is developing a new Terminator anime series, produced by Japanese animation studio Production IG, known for its work on the original Ghost in the Shell movie and spinoff TV series.
  • The series is set in 1997, following a soldier from the future sent back to protect a scientist named Malcolm Lee who is developing an AI system to compete with Skynet.
  • The show will feature a cast of new characters and is expected to provide a fresh take on the Terminator franchise, which has had mixed reception in its recent installments.
  • Mattson Tomlin, known for his work on Project Power and Mother/Android, will serve as the series' writer and showrunner, with Skydance also on board as executive producers.
  • The series does not have a confirmed release date yet, but it is part of Netflix's larger push for animated adaptations, which includes other projects like Cyberpunk Edgerunners, Skull Island, and an upcoming Tomb Raider series.
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