Tiny Onion studios Launches Aspiring Adult Animation Slate,led by ‘The Woods’ Adaptation
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New York,NY – Tiny Onion Studios,the New York-based production house spearheaded by James Tynion IV,is making a significant push into adult animation with a diverse lineup of projects,beginning with an adaptation of the critically acclaimed comic book series The Woods. The studio is rapidly assembling a team of industry veterans to support this expansion,signaling a commitment to high-quality,original storytelling for mature audiences.
From Comics to Cartoons: A New Era for Tiny Onion
Tiny Onion’s foray into animation is anchored by its acquisition of the rights to The Woods, a sci-fi horror series published by BOOM! Studios and co-created by Tynion and artist Michael Dialynas. The comic, which won a GLAAD Media Award, centers on a group of high school students from Milwaukee, wisconsin, inexplicably transported to a dangerous alien forest. As one key figure involved in the project stated, “The Woods was the horror story that launched my career in autonomous comics,” emphasizing the personal meaning of the adaptation. Dialynas echoed this sentiment, noting the enduring impact of their collaboration and excitement to revisit the story in a new medium.
To oversee the advancement of these animation projects, Tiny Onion has appointed casey Gonzalez as multimedia director. Gonzalez brings a decade of experience from FredFilms, where she worked alongside animation legend Fred Seibert (known for Adventure Time and bee and PuppyCat), and previously held roles at Frederator and Crunchyroll. “Anyone who has worked in comics knows how much work goes into producing a single page,” Gonzalez remarked, highlighting Tiny Onion’s dedication to quality and collaboration.
Expanding the Universe: A Growing Slate of Animated Projects
The Woods is just the first piece of a larger strategy. Tiny Onion is also developing an animated adaptation of Tynion’s W0RLDTR33, a science fiction horror comic published by Image Comics, for Netflix. This series explores a sinister threat lurking within the internet, with Tynion and co-creator Fernando Blanco serving as executive producers. Guillaume Dousse from Æsten studio will lead the visual development and art direction.
Beyond these flagship projects, Tiny Onion is venturing into adult comedy with The Drunk Dragon, a humorous animated series developed with Irony Point. The series, an original concept from Tynion, is set in a world where heroic legends are fading, and the inhabitants of a local tavern remain indifferent to an ancient battle unfolding nearby.
Furthermore,a partnership with Blumhouse Productions will yield both an adult animated television series and a live-action feature film based on Tynion and Werther Dell’Edera’s award-winning comic Something is Killing the Children. This series follows erica Slaughter,a monster hunter operating within a secretive institution.
Investment and Future Growth
Tiny Onion’s ambitious plans are backed by an initial investment from Lyrical Media, which recently launched Lyrical Animation to meet the growing demand for adult animation. Lyrical Animation is also developing an adaptation of the popular video game Death Stranding. Tiny Onion will collaborate closely with Lyrical Animation on its animation endeavors.
“After comics, there is no media that I love as much as animation,” Tynion emphasized, signaling a long-term commitment to the medium. The studio’s rapid expansion and diverse project slate demonstrate a clear vision for the future of adult animation, promising a wealth of compelling and innovative content for audiences to come.
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