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Does anyone still know what the heck is going on with streaming services?

Source: 
https://www.ruetir.com/2024/06/01/the-new-dungeons-dragons-series-is-canceled-by-paramount/

The new Dungeons & Dragons series is canceled by Paramount+

Paramount+ rethinks its strategy after the changes in plans, but with 
the intention of renewing the Dungeons & Dragons project

Paramount+ rethinks its strategy after the changes in plans, but with 
the intention of renewing the Dungeons & Dragons project

Given the growing expectation for adaptations of video games and fantasy 
series, the announcement that Paramount+ has decided not to continue 
with its series project about Dungeons & Dragons It has fallen like a 
bucket of cold water on the fans. Initially, in January 2023, it was 
revealed with great excitement that the platform had confirmed a direct 
order for 8 episodes for a live action series of the legendary 
role-playing game, developed by Entertainment One (eOne) and Paramount 
Pictures, companies owned by Hasbro.

Rawson Marshall Thurberknown for Red Notice y Los Millers, was tapped to 
write the pilot and direct the first episode. Drew Crevello, who 
participated in WeCrashedjoined as executive producer and showrunner, 
while Gabriel Marano, executive vice president of scripted television at 
eOne, was overseeing the project on behalf of the production company. 
However, the fans' dreams have been cut short, since Paramount+ has 
chosen not to continue with the series. Hasbro, through its Hasbro 
Entertainment division, plans a creative project restart including the 
search for a new creative team.

A shared universe waiting

According to previous reports, Hasbro intends for this live-action 
series to be part of a broader shared universe which would also include 
the 2023 film, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Between Ladronesand the 
theatrical production currently on the bill, The Twenty-Sided Tavern. 
The decision to pause and restructure the series of Dungeons & Dragons 
suggests a broader strategic rethinking, potentially aimed at better 
aligning all the pieces of this shared universe.

The news, although disappointing, has not dampened the enthusiasm of 
Thurber, who shared his excitement in a tweet shortly after the initial 
reveal of the project in 2022. Proclaiming himself passionate about the 
game since a young age and highlighting his experience as a Dungeon 
Master, Thurber expressed his hope and childhood dreams to bring to life 
the world of Dungeons & Dragons.

While Hasbro and Paramount evaluate next steps, fans are waiting, eager 
to see how this project will transform and if it will finally manage to 
capture the essence and magic of the original game that has captivated 
generations. The rethinking promises not only a revision of the creative 
elements but also, possibly, a better integration into the expected 
cinematic and theatrical universe of Dungeons & Dragons.

Dungeons & Dragons beyond the board

The most iconic series of Dungeons & Dragons that has marked generations 
is, without a doubt, the 1983 animated series. This television 
adaptation transported viewers to a world of adventure, magic and 
mystery, where a group of young people was catapulted into a fantastic 
kingdom by means of a roller coaster. During their stay in this 
alternative world, the characters had to find a way to return home, 
facing various challenges and enemies led by the evil Venger.

The legacy of this series It is deep; not only introduced many viewers 
to the concept of Dungeons & Dragons, but also helped establish many of 
the norms and expectations that are associated with role-playing games 
today. Each episode featured lessons about teamwork, courage, and 
justice, teachings that have remained etched in fans' collective memories.

The narrative of the series, focused on overcoming tests through cunning 
and cooperation, became an essential format for future adaptations of 
the game in other media. Nowadays, Dungeons & Dragons remains a rich 
source for exploring themes of heroism and adventure, and the 1983 
series is fondly remembered for bringing these elements to life in an 
accessible and exciting way.