An animated series based on the John Carter of Mars series of novels is in the works. Created by Edgar Rice Burroughs over a century ago, the series will be developed by Michael Kogge (whose credits include “John Carter of Mars: The Audio Series”), with Jim Sullos and Wolf Larson will overseeing for Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.
The John Carter stories featured the titular character being transported to the planet Mars, and encountering its inhabitants, getting into various adventures. Since the original books date back to 1911, ever since then the characters has become a part of pop culture and has resurfaced occasionally in various other projects, like comics or even a live-action movie in 2012 (starring Taylor Kitsch in the lead role). There was an attempt in the 1930s to produce an animated movie as well, with Bob Clampett working on the project but it never really got too far.
Comments from the crew of Michael Kogge, Jim Sullos, and Wolf Larson follow. “In this era of incredible animation, with shows like Castlevania, Blood of Zeus, and Twilight of the Gods pushing the genre of fantasy action-adventure to new heights, there couldn’t be a better time for the Martian saga of John Carter and Princess Dejah Thoris to be told through bold, ground-breaking animation,” Kogge said.
“We’re thrilled to endorse Michael Kogge’s inspired vision for our John Carter animated series, driven by his exceptional direction of John Carter of Mars: The Audio Series,” said Wolf Larson, head of the entertainment division of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. “Edgar Rice Burroughs’ eleven John Carter novels, combined with the countless comics and authorized stories by other authors, offer a vast tapestry that has inspired cinematic giants like George Lucas and James Cameron. With animation’s soaring popularity, we’re ready to unleash the boundless wonders of Mars in a thrilling epic that will enthrall both loyal fans and new explorers alike.”
“The explosive rise of action-adventure animation has captivated audiences around the world, making it the perfect moment to launch our John Carter animated series. This marks a new era in storytelling for the Edgar Rice Burroughs universe and we’re excited that Michael Kogge will help bring Mars to life,” added Jim Sullos, President of ERB, Inc.
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