Saturday, November 07, 2020

Crash Bandicoot - Something new on the way

Hello Friends! Thought I'd share some recent developments with the Crash Bandicoot franchise. Got this from an excellent source. Been aware of the general progress for a while now. I'm told a deal is struck with Activision and another heavyweight and there's a new Crash project in the works. I have nothing to do with what's going on but I'm aware of the person behind it and he's a talented veteran of many projects in entertainment.

When I get a green light on disclosing more info I will. Or you may hear about it in a press release beforehand. Either way you'll like what's up. 

25 comments:

Roy said...

WHEN WILL WE KNOW????

Geb said...

Oh man this is super exciting! Are we getting a cartoon? A movie? I can't wait to learn more!
I wish you where working on whatever it is, though.

Hazman said...

Exciting! I wounder what it could be?

Unknown said...

is this real yes or no

Unknown said...

is this real

T said...

Crash Bash Remastered!! or Remake

Unknown said...

is this about the cartoon and yes i am a crash fan too also i love you art Mr.Zembillas a big fan of your works and you get the picture.

gs DX said...

twinsanity remake?

Unknown said...

Smash Perhapd

Charles Z said...

I'll go down the list.

Q: When will we know?
A: I don't know when.

Q: Is this real?
A: Yes. It is what it is and right now at this moment. It's the very beginning of making it.

Q: Remastered, Twinsanity, Smashed...?
A: None of the above.

Status as of today is that everything seems to be a go. It's been cleared to move forward. The very beginning of the process of making it. Money has been paid towards this direction.That is to start making it. Not sure who is funding it. Either Activision, their partner, or both.

Can't say if the final contracts are signed as I don't know. But it's moving forward and the guy behind it is very excited. He's been trying to get this going for many years.

The more I find out the more I'll pass along. I'm not at liberty to divulge who the partner is and the nature of the project but it's good.

I think the great success of Crash 4 is what's making it happen. The project has been in the works for a long time. I had the feeling Crash 4 might make it happen. Looks like that may be the case.

Sometimes in this business projects get running and then for whatever reason don't make it to the finish line. At this point it's running. That's what I'm been told. My source is rock solid. That's where it is right now.

If it's real then the parties behind it will make the announcement.

So there ya go!

funnedong said...

thank you for explaining. i hope whoever is in charge of this project hires you as art director.

Unknown said...

I need information

Unknown said...

When you approve it

Albert Miiros said...

Hello Charles! I hope you're doing well.

How exciting, I'm looking forward to know more about this project.

Thank you for sharing this information with us.

I'm also very glad to hear that Crash 4 has been successful. I have really enjoyed the game.

It's a pity that you don't play a part in this project (yet), but who knows? If the person who's behind it has informed you about it (and has given you permission to share this information), then maybe these companies will contact you? Hopefully that would be the situation. :)

All the best Charles!

Unknown said...

i hope crash is played by bruce willis in this game/cartoon/movie/tv show/entertainment project

Chamy said...

Hey Charles!

Have you Information about a new Spyro Game for 2021?

Charles Z said...

Hello Albert! Good to hear from you again.

Chamy no word about a new Spyro game in 2021. I'm not aware of anything happening but that doesn't mean there's nothing going on. If there is it'll come out.

Unknown said...

Hi Charles that's project about a TV show or not?
I love see crash in the cinema or television

Unknown said...

Hi Charles that's project about tv show or not?

rabrecht496 said...

I am sorry to say this guys, but a cartoon that was suppose to happen got cancelled. There are 2 30 second test animations you can find somewhere that honestly got a chuckle out of me.

Untitled Junk said...

I’ve heard the news that it’s been cancelled. Is that true, Charles?

Charles Z said...

I don't know if it was cancelled or what the plans are. News comes to me one way or the other so I suppose fans would know more about the current status than I do.

This is one of the reasons why I'm not attracted to the Hollywood scene. You can have a studio executive green light a project and build a team around it. Then they're gone and the new one cancels everything and dismantles the production. Happens all the time in this business for a variety of reasons. That's why I made the point earlier that at that moment in time and space things looked good and it was moving forward. But things can change at an instant.

I placed a call to get some details. When solid info comes in I'll pass it along.

Nitwit said...

Jolly good news indeed. I've been hearing they could a reimagining of Crash Bash though that may be too soon so I don't wanna jinx it.

Abdallah said...

Hey Charles!

Any new info on the project? I just hope it’s not cancelled.

Vicente Pelegrini said...

Okay, the most plausible for us who don't know anything is that this will be an animated series. I'm very happy if this is the case, considering that I thought the participation in skylanders was great, although the artistic style was a little strange, since the crash asks for a visual that is as cartoonish as possible.
The character's universe can still be explored a lot, everything from the original trilogy + several elements from the later games are great, particularly I love the atmosphere of ancient ruins invaded by secret laboratories of the first two games, the scenarios are very rich and full of potential for an incredible story, maybe a comeback? Time travel? Reboot?...
As for the visuals, I would love for it to be something 2D, like that "lost intro" from the first game. Bringing it to a modern style, something in the style of "Jorel's Brother" would be awesome. That more youthful and rounded look you've developed for Crash over the last few years would be perfect for a 2D rigging, combined with some crazy painted backdrop and storytelling like those in the Jorel's Brother... Oh my god I need this right now XD
Unfortunately they will probably go for 3D anyway, so I hope they do a good job at least :p