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Netflix is Making a Live-Action ‘Legend of Zelda’ TV Series

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your rupees, gameboys, and swords, is making a -action ‘Legend of ' .

Until now, The Legend of Zelda hasn't been anywhere close to TV screens of big screens. But, according to the Wall Street Journal Netflix is creating a live-action series:

The video streaming service is in the early stages of developing a live action series based on “Zelda,” about an ordinary boy named Link who must rescue a princess named Zelda and save a fantasy world called Hyrule, said a person familiar with the matter. As it seeks writers to on the show, Netflix is describing it as “Game of Thrones” for a family audience, this person said. [via]

Nintendo is extremely protective of their brands. But, this new deal shows that Netflix is a major force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.

But, what I find the most interesting is how studio executives pitched the new series. The new Legend of Zelda TV series is the “Game of Thrones for a family audience”. That is almost like saying is the “ Chainsaw Massacre” but for .

We will keep you updated as The Legend of Zelda series develops.

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