Ava DuVernay’s Wings of Fire, an animated series adaptation of the family fantasy books which had been in development at Netflix since 2020, is the latest victim of animation cuts at the streamer, sources close to the project confirm to Deadline. We hear several other projects are not moving forward as well.
DuVernay’s Wings of Fire, written by Tui T. Sutherland, was to be adapted into ten 40-minute episodes. The series was centered around a bitter war that has raged for generations between the dragon tribes who inhabit the epic world of Pyrrhia. According to prophecy, five young dragons will rise to end the bloodshed and bring peace back to the land. Raised and trained in secret from the time they were hatched, the Dragonets of destiny – Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny – embark on an evolving quest that will bring them face to face with their true selves...
DuVernay’s Wings of Fire, written by Tui T. Sutherland, was to be adapted into ten 40-minute episodes. The series was centered around a bitter war that has raged for generations between the dragon tribes who inhabit the epic world of Pyrrhia. According to prophecy, five young dragons will rise to end the bloodshed and bring peace back to the land. Raised and trained in secret from the time they were hatched, the Dragonets of destiny – Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny – embark on an evolving quest that will bring them face to face with their true selves...
- 5/17/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Wings of Fire book series from author Tui T. Sutherland is becoming an animated Netflix show executive produced by Ava DuVernay. The story is set in a world where different dragon tribes are at war, and five young dragons “rise to end the bloodshed and bring peace back to the land.” Dan Milano (Glitch Techs), Christa Starr (Mystery […]
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- 4/20/2021
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
The “Wings of Fire” books by Tui T. Sutherland are being adapted into an animated series at Netflix with Ava DuVernay set to executive produce.
The “Wings of Fire” books have sold more than 14 million copies around the world to date. Netflix has ordered 10 40-minute episodes of the series. The project had been announced as being in development last year, though no network or streamer was attached at that time.
In the series, a bitter war has raged for generations between the dragon tribes who inhabit the world of Pyrrhia. According to prophecy, five young dragons will rise to end the bloodshed and bring peace back to the land. Raised and trained in secret from the time they were hatched, the Dragonets of destiny– Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny – embark on an evolving quest that will bring them face to face with their true selves and the overwhelming scope...
The “Wings of Fire” books have sold more than 14 million copies around the world to date. Netflix has ordered 10 40-minute episodes of the series. The project had been announced as being in development last year, though no network or streamer was attached at that time.
In the series, a bitter war has raged for generations between the dragon tribes who inhabit the world of Pyrrhia. According to prophecy, five young dragons will rise to end the bloodshed and bring peace back to the land. Raised and trained in secret from the time they were hatched, the Dragonets of destiny– Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny – embark on an evolving quest that will bring them face to face with their true selves and the overwhelming scope...
- 4/20/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Ava DuVernay is getting into animation with “Wings of Fire,” a Netflix animated event series based on the best-selling children’s book series by Tui T. Sutherland, the streaming service said Tuesday.
Here’s the synopsis for the “Wings of Fire” TV series, which will consist of ten 40-minute episodes:
“A bitter war has raged for generations between the dragon tribes who inhabit the epic world of Pyrrhia. According to prophecy, five young dragons will rise to end the bloodshed and bring peace back to the land. Raised and trained in secret from the time they were hatched, the Dragonets of destiny – Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny – embark on an evolving quest that will bring them face to face with their true selves and the overwhelming scope of this savage war they are destined to bring to an end.”
Dan Milano (“Glitch Techs”) and Christa Starr (“Mystery Science Theater 3000...
Here’s the synopsis for the “Wings of Fire” TV series, which will consist of ten 40-minute episodes:
“A bitter war has raged for generations between the dragon tribes who inhabit the epic world of Pyrrhia. According to prophecy, five young dragons will rise to end the bloodshed and bring peace back to the land. Raised and trained in secret from the time they were hatched, the Dragonets of destiny – Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny – embark on an evolving quest that will bring them face to face with their true selves and the overwhelming scope of this savage war they are destined to bring to an end.”
Dan Milano (“Glitch Techs”) and Christa Starr (“Mystery Science Theater 3000...
- 4/20/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Ava DuVernay’s animated adaptation of family fantasy books Wings of Fire is taking off at Netflix.
The streamer has greenlit ten episodes of the animated series, which comes from DuVernay and her Array Filmworks and Warner Bros. Animation.
It comes a year after it emerged that the Queen Sugar creator and When They See Us was developing the project.
Wings of Fire, written by Tui T. Sutherland, will be adapted into ten 40-minute episodes. Dan Milano (Glitch Techs), Christa Starr (Mystery Science Theater 3000), Justin Ridge (Star Wars Resistance) are showrunners and exec producers with Milano and Starr adapting.
DuVernay, Tui T. Sutherland, Sam Register and Sarah Bremner also exec produce.
The series is centered around a bitter war that has raged for generations between the dragon tribes who inhabit the epic world of Pyrrhia. According to prophecy, five young dragons will rise to end the bloodshed and bring peace back to the land.
The streamer has greenlit ten episodes of the animated series, which comes from DuVernay and her Array Filmworks and Warner Bros. Animation.
It comes a year after it emerged that the Queen Sugar creator and When They See Us was developing the project.
Wings of Fire, written by Tui T. Sutherland, will be adapted into ten 40-minute episodes. Dan Milano (Glitch Techs), Christa Starr (Mystery Science Theater 3000), Justin Ridge (Star Wars Resistance) are showrunners and exec producers with Milano and Starr adapting.
DuVernay, Tui T. Sutherland, Sam Register and Sarah Bremner also exec produce.
The series is centered around a bitter war that has raged for generations between the dragon tribes who inhabit the epic world of Pyrrhia. According to prophecy, five young dragons will rise to end the bloodshed and bring peace back to the land.
- 4/20/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Ava DuVernay’s Array is getting into the animation business.
The prolific producer behind Netflix’s Selma, 13th and When They See Us is adding an animated event series based on author Tui T. Sutherland’s best-selling book series Wings of Fire. The series, which will consist of 10, 40-minute episodes, is described as an epic fantasy saga that appeals to the whole family.
Wings of Fire is based on Scholastic’s planned 15-book series. Dan Milano (Glitch Techs), Christa Starr (Mystery Science Theater 3000) and Justin Ridge (Star Wars Resistance) will serve as showrunners and exec producers, with the ...
The prolific producer behind Netflix’s Selma, 13th and When They See Us is adding an animated event series based on author Tui T. Sutherland’s best-selling book series Wings of Fire. The series, which will consist of 10, 40-minute episodes, is described as an epic fantasy saga that appeals to the whole family.
Wings of Fire is based on Scholastic’s planned 15-book series. Dan Milano (Glitch Techs), Christa Starr (Mystery Science Theater 3000) and Justin Ridge (Star Wars Resistance) will serve as showrunners and exec producers, with the ...
- 4/20/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ava DuVernay’s Array is getting into the animation business.
The prolific producer behind Netflix’s Selma, 13th and When They See Us is adding an animated event series based on author Tui T. Sutherland’s best-selling book series Wings of Fire. The series, which will consist of 10, 40-minute episodes, is described as an epic fantasy saga that appeals to the whole family.
Wings of Fire is based on Scholastic’s planned 15-book series. Dan Milano (Glitch Techs), Christa Starr (Mystery Science Theater 3000) and Justin Ridge (Star Wars Resistance) will serve as showrunners and exec producers, with the ...
The prolific producer behind Netflix’s Selma, 13th and When They See Us is adding an animated event series based on author Tui T. Sutherland’s best-selling book series Wings of Fire. The series, which will consist of 10, 40-minute episodes, is described as an epic fantasy saga that appeals to the whole family.
Wings of Fire is based on Scholastic’s planned 15-book series. Dan Milano (Glitch Techs), Christa Starr (Mystery Science Theater 3000) and Justin Ridge (Star Wars Resistance) will serve as showrunners and exec producers, with the ...
- 4/20/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Ava DuVernay has crossed many genres in her career, but now the Oscar nominee looks set to become the Queen of Dragons – at least in an animated sense.
The Queen Sugar creator is teaming with Warner Bros Animation to develop Tui T. Sutherland’s best-selling dragon filled Wings of Fire books into a high end small screen series for the whole family. In the first animated effort for the A Wrinkle in Time director, the exclusive rights to Sutherland’s sweeping fantasy and multi-dragon Pov publications of 15 novels, a trio of graphic novels and four short stories were sealed by Wba after a pitched bidding process that went into the eight-figures, I hear.
Sutherland with serve as Ep on the project along with DuVernay, Wba’s Sam Register, Dan Milano and Christa Starr. Under DuVernay’s $100 million pact inked with Warner Bros Television Group back in late 2018, and exclusively reported by Deadline,...
The Queen Sugar creator is teaming with Warner Bros Animation to develop Tui T. Sutherland’s best-selling dragon filled Wings of Fire books into a high end small screen series for the whole family. In the first animated effort for the A Wrinkle in Time director, the exclusive rights to Sutherland’s sweeping fantasy and multi-dragon Pov publications of 15 novels, a trio of graphic novels and four short stories were sealed by Wba after a pitched bidding process that went into the eight-figures, I hear.
Sutherland with serve as Ep on the project along with DuVernay, Wba’s Sam Register, Dan Milano and Christa Starr. Under DuVernay’s $100 million pact inked with Warner Bros Television Group back in late 2018, and exclusively reported by Deadline,...
- 3/5/2020
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
In a competitive situation, Warner Bros. Animation (Wba) is now set to develop an animated series based on the “Wings of Fire” books along with Ava DuVernay.
DuVernay will executive produce the potential show through her Array Filmworks production company along with author Tui T. Sutherland, Dan Milano Christa Starr, and Wba’s Sam Register.
“Wings of Fire” is described as an epic adventure series set in a world entirely ruled by dragons. Across two continents and 10 tribes, the series explores wars, friendships, and quests that span generations of dragon characters. There are currently 15 novels, three graphic novels, and four short stories in the “Wings of Fire” collection. The books have sold more than nine million copies worldwide and been translated into 16 languages.
This marks the latest television project for DuVernay. She is currently under an overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group. At Wbtvg, she created and executive produces the Own shows “Queen Sugar,...
DuVernay will executive produce the potential show through her Array Filmworks production company along with author Tui T. Sutherland, Dan Milano Christa Starr, and Wba’s Sam Register.
“Wings of Fire” is described as an epic adventure series set in a world entirely ruled by dragons. Across two continents and 10 tribes, the series explores wars, friendships, and quests that span generations of dragon characters. There are currently 15 novels, three graphic novels, and four short stories in the “Wings of Fire” collection. The books have sold more than nine million copies worldwide and been translated into 16 languages.
This marks the latest television project for DuVernay. She is currently under an overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group. At Wbtvg, she created and executive produces the Own shows “Queen Sugar,...
- 3/5/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Ava DuVernay is developing an animated series based on the popular middle school book series “Wings of Fire” for Warner Bros. Animation.
Warner Bros. won the rights to the best-selling series from Tui T. Sutherland, which has spawned 15 novels, three graphic novels and four short stories. Wba is producing the project with DuVernay, who serves as executive producer, through her Array Filmworks production company. Dan Milano, Christa Starr, Sutherland and Wba’s Sam Register are also on board as executive producers.
No network is attached.
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The “Wings of Fire” book series is an epic adventure set in a world entirely ruled by dragons. The series explores across two continents and 10 tribes the vicious wars, enduring friendships, and heroic quests that span generations of fascinating dragon characters. It has sold more than 9 million copies to date.
This marks DuVernay’s...
Warner Bros. won the rights to the best-selling series from Tui T. Sutherland, which has spawned 15 novels, three graphic novels and four short stories. Wba is producing the project with DuVernay, who serves as executive producer, through her Array Filmworks production company. Dan Milano, Christa Starr, Sutherland and Wba’s Sam Register are also on board as executive producers.
No network is attached.
Also Read: 'Friends' Reunion Special Set at HBO Max
The “Wings of Fire” book series is an epic adventure set in a world entirely ruled by dragons. The series explores across two continents and 10 tribes the vicious wars, enduring friendships, and heroic quests that span generations of fascinating dragon characters. It has sold more than 9 million copies to date.
This marks DuVernay’s...
- 3/5/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Is there such a thing as “too young” when it comes to displaying your devotion — or that of your parents — to writer Robert Kirkman’s Walking Dead zombie franchise? Apparently not.
Kirkman’s comic imprint Skybound is launching The Walking Dead Baby Onesie. This ideal gift for the person in your life who doesn’t need the excuse of a zombie attack to pee themselves features the Wd logo in a crayon design, is 100% cotton, and can be purchased at Skybound.com for $19.99.
Below, you can exclusively check out the The Walking Dead Baby Oneise as modeled by Emma Rose Milano.
Kirkman’s comic imprint Skybound is launching The Walking Dead Baby Onesie. This ideal gift for the person in your life who doesn’t need the excuse of a zombie attack to pee themselves features the Wd logo in a crayon design, is 100% cotton, and can be purchased at Skybound.com for $19.99.
Below, you can exclusively check out the The Walking Dead Baby Oneise as modeled by Emma Rose Milano.
- 6/5/2012
- by Clark Collis
- EW.com - PopWatch
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