Netflix has announced that it has secured the rights to the Bone Comics series and will develop a children's animation program based on the creation of Jeff Smith, which has been sold to millions of people. 39 copies worldwide.
The Bone Netflix show will follow "Bones's iconic cousins on an adventure through a vast unexplored desert and into a mysterious valley full of terrifying and wonderful creatures," according to a giant press release.
Smith, the creator of the Bone comic book series, says he's waited a long time for this to become an animated show:
"Netflix is the perfect home for Bone, book fans know that the story unfolds chapter by chapter and book by book."
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So what is Bone?
Since 1991, Bone has been published in more than 30 countries, with more than eight million copies sold in North America.
The series follows bald and bald cartoon characters, the Bone Cousins, who cross the desert after being kicked out of their hometown of Boneville.
During their journey, the three cousins encounter strange creatures and mysteries that drag them on a greater quest than they ever imagined when they left Boneville.
At present, the release date is unknown, not even who is involved in the project. So, don't expect to watch the Bone Netflix TV show before at least 2020.
The new series joins a string of animated shows and movies that are expected to hit the streaming platform in the coming years. In fact, Netflix has signed a multi-year deal with the creators of the animated comedy Big Mouth, which will see the team create a series of animated projects for the streaming giant through its production company Brutus Pink.
Compared to other platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix offers a host of animated shows, especially those intended for older viewers, such as Matt Groening's Disenchantment, Rick and Morty, and F is For Family.
However, with Disney Plus on the horizon, the streaming giant could be on the verge of losing its cartoon King crown. After all, Disney Plus should host all existing Disney movies, which include a large amount of animated content.
Will Bone save the day for Netflix? Only time will tell.