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We Will Be Monsters directed by Rick Famuyiwa

Universal Pictures partnered with Epic Games’ online video game, Fortnite, on We Will Be Monsters. Directed by Rick Famuyiwa and produced by Superprime, the animated four-part miniseries reimagines iconic Universal monster characters in a way that is more diverse than ever before, featuring characters and stories that span the globe. The development process focused on translating the hand-drawn essence of classic horror into a cutting-edge digital environment, utilizing sophisticated animation techniques to ensure the characters felt both grounded and otherworldly. This collaboration highlights the growing significance of video game culture as a primary engine for brand storytelling, where the immersive nature of gaming platforms offers studios a unique venue to engage with a global, digitally-native audience.

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