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− | With the "concept trailer", '''''[[Mortal Kombat: Rebirth]]''''' director [[Kevin Tancharoen]], who, without the studio's participation in the making of the short, showed [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment|Warner Bros.]] (who holds the rights to ''[[Mortal Kombat (series)|Mortal Kombat]]'') what he would do, if given the chance to make a new Mortal Kombat feature film. |
+ | With the "concept trailer", '''''[[Mortal Kombat: Rebirth]]''''' director [[Kevin Tancharoen]], who, without the studio's participation in the making of the short, showed [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment|Warner Bros.]] (who holds the rights to ''[[Mortal Kombat (series)|Mortal Kombat]]'') what he would do, if given the chance to make a new ''Mortal Kombat'' feature film. |
− | Warner Bros. took notice of Tancharoen's work and the positive attention it got, and though a movie was not the result, a 9-episode Mortal Kombat webseries titled '''''Mortal Kombat: Legacy''''' is. Tancharoen, [[Michael Jai White]], [[Jeri Ryan]], and [[Matt Mullins]] reprise their roles from the short as [[Jax Briggs|Jax]], [[Sonya Blade]], and [[Johnny Cage]] respectively. All actors are either American or Canadian. |
+ | Warner Bros. took notice of Tancharoen's work and the positive attention it got, and though a movie was not the result, a 9-episode ''Mortal Kombat'' webseries titled '''''Mortal Kombat: Legacy''''' is. Tancharoen, [[Michael Jai White]], [[Jeri Ryan]], and [[Matt Mullins]] reprise their roles from the short as [[Jax Briggs|Jax]], [[Sonya Blade]], and [[Johnny Cage]] respectively. All actors are either American or Canadian. |
Bloody Disgusting writes, "The only plot details we could conjure up is that a few Earthlings will fight to save the planet from [[Shao Kahn]] and [[Shang Tsung]], two Gods ruling over parallel universes, or something to that effect.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mortalkombatonline.com/content/News/read.cds?article=1545 |title=‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy koming to Blu-Ray on November 8th!’|publisher=Mortal Kombat Online |date=2011-08-10 |accessdate=2011-09-01}}</ref> |
Bloody Disgusting writes, "The only plot details we could conjure up is that a few Earthlings will fight to save the planet from [[Shao Kahn]] and [[Shang Tsung]], two Gods ruling over parallel universes, or something to that effect.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mortalkombatonline.com/content/News/read.cds?article=1545 |title=‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy koming to Blu-Ray on November 8th!’|publisher=Mortal Kombat Online |date=2011-08-10 |accessdate=2011-09-01}}</ref> |
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The series features one or two-part episodes focusing on one character or a group of characters each. The episodes detail the origin stories of many popular ''MK'' characters, the events more or less following the established canon, with dramatic changes to some details. |
The series features one or two-part episodes focusing on one character or a group of characters each. The episodes detail the origin stories of many popular ''MK'' characters, the events more or less following the established canon, with dramatic changes to some details. |
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− | Contrary to the ultra-real, gritty, crime-story tone seen in ''MK: Rebirth'', ''Legacy'' is more Tancharoen's take on the established storyline, including much of the east-Asian inspired mysticism and fantasy elements present in the games (except episode 6, where Tancharoen recreated his own vision from Rebirth). The characters also follow the aspects and storylines of their videogame counterparts much more closely than the interpretations seen in ''Rebirth''. |
+ | Contrary to the ultra-real, gritty, crime-story tone seen in ''MK: Rebirth'', ''Legacy'' is more Tancharoen's take on the established storyline, including much of the east-Asian inspired mysticism and fantasy elements present in the games (except episode 6, where Tancharoen recreated his own vision from ''Rebirth''). The characters also follow the aspects and storylines of their videogame counterparts much more closely than the interpretations seen in ''Rebirth''. |
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://screenrant.com/mortal-kombat-legacy-dvd-baraka-schrad-111097/ |title=‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy’ DVD & TV Plans; New Image of Baraka|publisher=Screenrant |date=2011-04-16 |accessdate=2011-05-16}}</ref> |
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://screenrant.com/mortal-kombat-legacy-dvd-baraka-schrad-111097/ |title=‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy’ DVD & TV Plans; New Image of Baraka|publisher=Screenrant |date=2011-04-16 |accessdate=2011-05-16}}</ref> |
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==Future== |
==Future== |
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− | [[File:Mortal Kombat Legacy Season 2 Announcement|thumb|right|321px|Season 2 Announcment]] |
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⚫ | In an interview with Movieweb, Tancharoen revealed several elements in the future of ''Mortal Kombat: Legacy''. On the creative agenda, he has spoken to Warner Bros. about a second season, stating he is always working on stories and would prefer to work with the same cast and crew. Season two would concern the tenth Mortal Kombat tournament, as was portrayed in the original video game, but with a different story and outcome to that seen in the game and the [[Mortal Kombat (film)|first film]]. Also concerning a second season, he spoke about the prospect of introducing Goro and the method for which he could be portrayed believably, and better than in the film. |
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− | In an interview with Movieweb, Tancharoen revealed several elements in the future of ''Mortal Kombat: Legacy''. On the |
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⚫ | creative agenda, he has spoken to Warner Bros. about a second season, stating he is always working on stories and would prefer to work with the same cast and crew. Season two would concern the tenth Mortal Kombat tournament, as was portrayed in the original video game, but with a different story and outcome to that seen in the game and the [[Mortal Kombat (film)|first film]]. Also concerning a second season, he spoke about the prospect of introducing Goro and the method for which he could be portrayed believably, and better than in the film. |
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The introduction of Kabal was also raised. He also has hopes for a movie, confirming he has a "very detailed treatment, that plots out the entire storyline". Regarding a movie, he told IGN that it would not focus on trying to include as many franchise characters as possible the way the [[Mortal Kombat: Annihilation|second film]] did. Warner Premiere’s general manager Eva Semple David mooted television as a possible medium on which the series could continue. |
The introduction of Kabal was also raised. He also has hopes for a movie, confirming he has a "very detailed treatment, that plots out the entire storyline". Regarding a movie, he told IGN that it would not focus on trying to include as many franchise characters as possible the way the [[Mortal Kombat: Annihilation|second film]] did. Warner Premiere’s general manager Eva Semple David mooted television as a possible medium on which the series could continue. |
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− | Season 2 has been announced by IGN, with director Kevin Tancharoen stating personally in a video to fans that all of the scripts are done.<ref>[http://au.ign.com/articles/2012/07/14/comic-con-mortal-kombat-legacy-season-2-is-coming-2 Comic-Con: Mortal Kombat Legacy Season 2 is Coming]</ref> The director also confirmed more fight scenes and improved special effects in the upcoming season to focus on the actual Mortal Kombat tournament of the [[Mortal Kombat|original game]], in response to the fans who were let down by the setup of the first season. Characters confirmed for this season are as follows: Kano, Liu Kang, Raiden, Johnny Cage, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Sonya, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Jax, Baraka, Stryker, Shang Tsung, Quan Chi, Ermac and Kenshi. Kevin also stated on twitter that the feature film is still in development and that season 2 would not affect it. On Febuary 17, 2013 a trailer was released showcasing all the confirmed characters.<ref>Tanch, K. (July 15, 2012) http://twitter.com/KTANCH/status/224207780230336512 "Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 2 does not affect the movie."] ''Twitter.com''</ref> At the 2013 San Diego Comic Con, Tancharoen noted that they couldn't get Jeri Ryan back as Sonya Blade due to her busy schedule but hope to include her in Season 3. Others that won't be seen will be Goro - he said they wrote a script for him but couldn't include it due to budget constraints. Kabal, while not joining the fray this year, was announced for Season 3, which hasn't been officially announced but certainly is sounding likely. <ref>[http://ign.com/articles/2013/07/19/comic-con-mortal-kombat-legacy-season-2-and-season-3-info Comic-Con: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 2 and Season 3 Info]</ref> On September 13, 2013 the official launching date for Season 2 was set on 26 September, 2013. On March 27, 2014, Tancharoen told Nerd Reactor that both he and Warner Bros are still planning season 3 with him directing. <ref>[http://nerdreactor.com/2014/03/27/the-gable-5-premieres-plus-interview-with-director-kevin-tancharoen/ The Gable 5 premieres, plus interview with director Kevin Tancharoen and the future of Mortal Kombat Legacy]</ref> Casper Van Dien posten a photo on his Facebook account of himself with the post message "It has begun! #MKL3 training at 6000 feet above Sea Level".<ref>[https://facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152519773757899&id=90285817898&set=a.396424422898.174068.90285817898&__tn__=C]</ref> Van Dien later tweeted on Twitter page that Caity Lotz may joined the cast.<ref>[https://twitter.com/CasperVanDien/statuses/494450491166687232]</ref> Van Dien then posted a photo of him and co-star Dacascos with the message "Training for Mortal Kombat with @Mark_Dacascos."<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/CasperVanDienOfficial/photos/a.396424422898.174068.90285817898/10152702655922899/?type=1]</ref> |
+ | Season 2 has been announced by IGN, with director Kevin Tancharoen stating personally in a video to fans that all of the scripts are done.<ref>[http://au.ign.com/articles/2012/07/14/comic-con-mortal-kombat-legacy-season-2-is-coming-2 Comic-Con: Mortal Kombat Legacy Season 2 is Coming]</ref> The director also confirmed more fight scenes and improved special effects in the upcoming season to focus on the actual Mortal Kombat tournament of the [[Mortal Kombat|original game]], in response to the fans who were let down by the setup of the first season. Characters confirmed for this season are as follows: Kano, Liu Kang, Raiden, Johnny Cage, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Sonya, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Jax, Baraka, Stryker, Shang Tsung, Quan Chi, Ermac and Kenshi. Kevin also stated on twitter that the feature film is still in development and that season 2 would not affect it. On Febuary 17, 2013 a trailer was released showcasing all the confirmed characters.<ref>Tanch, K. (July 15, 2012) http://twitter.com/KTANCH/status/224207780230336512 "Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 2 does not affect the movie."] ''Twitter.com''</ref> At the 2013 San Diego Comic Con, Tancharoen noted that they couldn't get Jeri Ryan back as Sonya Blade due to her busy schedule but hope to include her in Season 3. Others that won't be seen will be Goro - he said they wrote a script for him but couldn't include it due to budget constraints. Kabal, while not joining the fray this year, was announced for Season 3, which hasn't been officially announced but certainly is sounding likely. <ref>[http://ign.com/articles/2013/07/19/comic-con-mortal-kombat-legacy-season-2-and-season-3-info Comic-Con: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 2 and Season 3 Info]</ref> On September 13, 2013 the official launching date for Season 2 was set on 26 September, 2013. On March 27, 2014, Tancharoen told Nerd Reactor that both he and Warner Bros are still planning season 3 with him directing. <ref>[http://nerdreactor.com/2014/03/27/the-gable-5-premieres-plus-interview-with-director-kevin-tancharoen/ The Gable 5 premieres, plus interview with director Kevin Tancharoen and the future of Mortal Kombat Legacy]</ref> Casper Van Dien posten a photo on his Facebook account of himself with the post message "It has begun! #MKL3 training at 6000 feet above Sea Level".<ref>[https://facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152519773757899&id=90285817898&set=a.396424422898.174068.90285817898&__tn__=C]</ref> Van Dien later tweeted on Twitter page that Caity Lotz may joined the cast.<ref>[https://twitter.com/CasperVanDien/statuses/494450491166687232]</ref> On January 13, 2015, martial arts trainer and stunt coordinator Garrett Warren confirmed his involvement in the third season of ''Mortal Kombat Legacy'', without revealing his role.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Gwarren333/status/554896040621793280]</ref> Casper Van Dien confirmed his involvement in the new season by posting photos of his martial arts training alongside season 2 co-star Mark Dacascos.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152519773757899&id=90285817898&set=a.396424422898.174068.90285817898&__tn__=C]</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/CasperVanDienOfficial/photos/a.396424422898.174068.90285817898/10152702655922899/?type=1]</ref> Van Dien then posted a photo of him and co-star Dacascos with the message "Training for Mortal Kombat with @Mark_Dacascos."<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/CasperVanDienOfficial/photos/a.396424422898.174068.90285817898/10152702655922899/?type=1]</ref> On January 17, 2015, Van Dien posted a photo of his script for "Mortal Kombat 3," crediting John Cabrera as writer.<ref>[http://instagram.com/p/x7_-ivxlNO/]</ref> Garrett Warren confirmed filming had begun on January 19, 2015.<ref>[http://instagram.com/p/yChGxgTdQf/]</ref> |
==Confirmed Characters== |
==Confirmed Characters== |
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− | [[File:Debut Trailer (Brand new live action MK series!)|250px|right|Official Mortal Kombat: Legacy trailer]][[File:Mortal Kombat Legacy - Season 2 Trailer|thumb|right|250 px]][[File:Mortal_Kombat_Legacy_II_Koming_Soon!_Trailer|thumb|right|250 px]] |
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* [[Michael Jai White]] as [[Jax Briggs]] |
* [[Michael Jai White]] as [[Jax Briggs]] |
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* [[Jeri Ryan]] as [[Sonya Blade]] |
* [[Jeri Ryan]] as [[Sonya Blade]] |
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− | * [[Ian Anthony Dale]] as [[Scorpion]] |
+ | * [[Ian Anthony Dale]] as [[Scorpion|Hanzo Hasashi/Scorpion]] |
* [[Matt Mullins]] and [[Casper Van Dien]] as [[Johnny Cage]] |
* [[Matt Mullins]] and [[Casper Van Dien]] as [[Johnny Cage]] |
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* [[Darren Shahlavi]] as [[Kano]] |
* [[Darren Shahlavi]] as [[Kano]] |
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* [[Peter Shinkoda]] as [[Sektor]] |
* [[Peter Shinkoda]] as [[Sektor]] |
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* [[Fraser Aitcheson]] as [[Baraka]] |
* [[Fraser Aitcheson]] as [[Baraka]] |
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− | * [[Kevan Ohtsji]] and [[Eric Steinberg]] as [[Noob Saibot|Bi-Han]] |
+ | * [[Kevan Ohtsji]] and [[Eric Steinberg]] as [[Noob Saibot|Bi-Han/Sub-Zero]] |
* [[Johnson Phan]] and [[Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa]] as [[Shang Tsung]] |
* [[Johnson Phan]] and [[Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa]] as [[Shang Tsung]] |
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* [[Michael Rogers]] as [[Quan Chi]] |
* [[Michael Rogers]] as [[Quan Chi]] |
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==Mortal Kombat Legacy Episode List== |
==Mortal Kombat Legacy Episode List== |
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[[Mortal Kombat Legacy Episodes|''Mortal Kombat: Legacy'' Episodes]] |
[[Mortal Kombat Legacy Episodes|''Mortal Kombat: Legacy'' Episodes]] |
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− | ===Season 1=== |
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− | File:Mortal_Kombat_Legacy_-_Ep._1_-_Jax,_Sonya_and_Kano_(Part_1) |
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− | File:Mortal_Kombat_Legacy_-_Ep._2_-_Jax,_Sonya_and_Kano_(Part_2) |
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− | File:Mortal_Kombat_Legacy_-_Ep._3_-_Johnny_Cage |
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− | File:Mortal_Kombat_Legacy_-_Ep._4_-_Kitana_&_Mileena_(Part_1) |
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− | File:Mortal_Kombat_Legacy_-_Ep._5_-_Kitana_&_Mileena_(Part_2) |
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− | File:Mortal_Kombat_Legacy_-_Ep._6_-_Raiden |
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− | File:Mortal_Kombat_Legacy_-_Ep._7_Scorpion_and_Sub_Zero_(Part_1) |
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− | File:Mortal_Kombat_Legacy_-_Ep._8_Scorpion_and_Sub_Zero_(Part_2) |
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− | File:Mortal_Kombat_Legacy_-_Ep._9_Cyrax_&_Sektor |
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− | </gallery> |
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− | ===Season 2=== |
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− | File:Mortal Kombat Legacy II - Episode 1 |
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− | File:Mortal Kombat Legacy II - Episode 2 |
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− | File:Mortal Kombat Legacy II - Episode 3 |
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− | File:Mortal Kombat Legacy II - Episode 4 |
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− | File:Mortal Kombat Legacy II - Episode 5 |
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− | File:Mortal Kombat Legacy II - Episode 6 |
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− | File:Mortal Kombat Legacy II - Episode 7 |
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− | File:Mortal Kombat Legacy II - Episode 8 |
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− | File:Mortal Kombat Legacy II - Episode 9 |
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− | File:Mortal Kombat Legacy II - Season Finale |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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**The cyborgs Hydro, Cyrax, and Sektor all share Cyrax's primary design from ''[[Mortal Kombat (2011 video game)|Mortal Kombat (2011)]]''. |
**The cyborgs Hydro, Cyrax, and Sektor all share Cyrax's primary design from ''[[Mortal Kombat (2011 video game)|Mortal Kombat (2011)]]''. |
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**Roughly all of the text on the computer monitor detailing the helmet design is taken in verbatim from [http://www.floodgap.com/retrobits/ckb/secret/adlib.txt this document]. |
**Roughly all of the text on the computer monitor detailing the helmet design is taken in verbatim from [http://www.floodgap.com/retrobits/ckb/secret/adlib.txt this document]. |
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− | 95b69e0661596073b09066835f0ab7f4_view.jpg|Scorpion |
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− | 827020dd4566dacd7a15e92381746db9_view.jpg|Jax |
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− | 96c40c86f1f9314534d95be2c1dfd195_view.jpg|Raiden |
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− | Mortal_Kombat_Jeri_Ryan_Sonya_Blade.jpg|Sonya Blade |
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− | MKL - Mileena_e_Kitana.JPG|Kitana and Mileena |
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− | A0f1bf82f2b03dab225034091c2dbdf6.jpg|Johnny Cage |
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− | Edbooncameo.png|Ed Boon as Ed Goodman |
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− | MK Legacy Scorpion.png|Scorpion |
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− | Kanolegacy.png|Kano |
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− | Kanolegacy2.PNG|Kano's red eye |
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− | BarakaMKL.jpg|Baraka |
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− | Aleks shao pic.jpg|Shao Kahn |
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− | stMKL.png|Shang Tsung |
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− | Quan chi Legacy.jpg|Quan Chi |
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− | Sindel kitana.jpg|Queen Sindel |
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− | mileena legacy.jpg|Mileena in an animated segment |
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− | Mileena's grill.jpg|Mileena |
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− | Kitanalegacy.jpg|Kitana |
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− | Jerrod.jpg|King Jerrod |
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− | SL2.jpg|Scorpion |
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− | SZL.jpg|Sub-Zero (Bi-Han) |
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− | DAlegacy.jpg|Shang Tsung and Quan Chi |
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− | Quanchilegacy.jpg|Quan Chi |
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− | Cyrax&sektordifferent.png|A scene of Cyrax and Sektor (without and with CGI effects). |
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− | SubzeroMKL.png|A scene of Sub-Zero (without and with CGI effects). |
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− | HydroMKL.png|Hydro with wires in an official image (above), but without wires in another image (below). |
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− | Ep9Cyrax&Sektor.png|Cyrax & Sektor |
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− | cyrax3.png|Cyrax |
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− | cyrax2.png|Cyrax Kills |
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− | cyrax.png|Cyrax is born |
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− | Cds-1- (3).jpg|''Mortal Kombat: Legacy'' cover for Blu-Ray |
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− | GROUPMK!.jpg|Complete cast in costumes for Season 2. |
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− | Mortal-Kombat-Legacy-2-Kitana.jpg|Kitana |
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− | Mortal-Kombat-Legacy-2-Mileena.jpg|Mileena |
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− | Mortal-Kombat-Legacy-2-Shang-Tsung.jpg|Shang Tsung |
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− | Mortal-Kombat-Legacy-2-Sub-Zero.jpg|Sub-Zero (Bi-Han) |
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− | Mortalkombat-scorpion.jpg|Scorpion |
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− | Mortal-Kombat-Legacy-2-Kenshi.jpg|Kenshi |
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− | Mortal-Kombat-Legacy-2-Kung-Lao-2.jpg|Kung Lao |
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− | Mortal-Kombat-Legacy-2-Ermac.jpg|Ermac |
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− | Mortal-Kombat-Legacy-2-Liu-Kang.jpg|Liu Kang |
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− | Mortal-Kombat-Legacy-2-Raiden.jpg|Raiden |
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− | Mortal-Kombat-Legacy-2-Stryker.jpg|Stryker |
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− | MKL2 Cage.jpg|Johnny Cage |
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− | Liu Kang.JPG|Liu Kang |
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− | Kung Lao.JPG|Kung Lao |
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− | MKL2 Cage 2.JPG|Johnny Cage |
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− | Sub-Zero.JPG|Sub-Zero (Bi-Han) |
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− | MKL2 Shang Tsung.jpg|Shang Tsung |
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− | Kitana.JPG|Kitana |
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− | Mileena.JPG|Mileena |
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− | MKL2 Scorpion.JPG|Scorpion |
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− | Raiden.JPG|Raiden |
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− | Kenshi before Blinded.JPG|Kenshi (Before Blinded) |
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− | Kenshi after Blinded.JPG|Kenshi (After Blinded) |
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− | Young Scorpion.JPG|Young Scorpion (Hanzo Hasashi) |
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− | Young Sub-Zero.JPG|Young Sub-Zero (Bi-Han) |
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− | MKL2 Shirai-Ryu.JPG|Shirai Ryu |
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− | MKL2 Lin Kuei.jpg|Lin Kuei |
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− | Scorpion vs Sub-Zero.JPG|Scorpion vs. Sub-Zero |
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− | Scorpion vs Sub-Zero - Get Over Here.JPG|Get Over Here! |
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− | MKLegacy.JPG|''Mortal Kombat: Legacy'' |
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− | MKL2 logo.JPG|''Mortal Kombat: Legacy'' II |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 17:08, 2 June 2017
With the "concept trailer", Mortal Kombat: Rebirth director Kevin Tancharoen, who, without the studio's participation in the making of the short, showed Warner Bros. (who holds the rights to Mortal Kombat) what he would do, if given the chance to make a new Mortal Kombat feature film.
Warner Bros. took notice of Tancharoen's work and the positive attention it got, and though a movie was not the result, a 9-episode Mortal Kombat webseries titled Mortal Kombat: Legacy is. Tancharoen, Michael Jai White, Jeri Ryan, and Matt Mullins reprise their roles from the short as Jax, Sonya Blade, and Johnny Cage respectively. All actors are either American or Canadian.
Bloody Disgusting writes, "The only plot details we could conjure up is that a few Earthlings will fight to save the planet from Shao Kahn and Shang Tsung, two Gods ruling over parallel universes, or something to that effect.[1]
About the series
The series features one or two-part episodes focusing on one character or a group of characters each. The episodes detail the origin stories of many popular MK characters, the events more or less following the established canon, with dramatic changes to some details.
Contrary to the ultra-real, gritty, crime-story tone seen in MK: Rebirth, Legacy is more Tancharoen's take on the established storyline, including much of the east-Asian inspired mysticism and fantasy elements present in the games (except episode 6, where Tancharoen recreated his own vision from Rebirth). The characters also follow the aspects and storylines of their videogame counterparts much more closely than the interpretations seen in Rebirth. [2]
Future
In an interview with Movieweb, Tancharoen revealed several elements in the future of Mortal Kombat: Legacy. On the creative agenda, he has spoken to Warner Bros. about a second season, stating he is always working on stories and would prefer to work with the same cast and crew. Season two would concern the tenth Mortal Kombat tournament, as was portrayed in the original video game, but with a different story and outcome to that seen in the game and the first film. Also concerning a second season, he spoke about the prospect of introducing Goro and the method for which he could be portrayed believably, and better than in the film.
The introduction of Kabal was also raised. He also has hopes for a movie, confirming he has a "very detailed treatment, that plots out the entire storyline". Regarding a movie, he told IGN that it would not focus on trying to include as many franchise characters as possible the way the second film did. Warner Premiere’s general manager Eva Semple David mooted television as a possible medium on which the series could continue.
Season 2 has been announced by IGN, with director Kevin Tancharoen stating personally in a video to fans that all of the scripts are done.[3] The director also confirmed more fight scenes and improved special effects in the upcoming season to focus on the actual Mortal Kombat tournament of the original game, in response to the fans who were let down by the setup of the first season. Characters confirmed for this season are as follows: Kano, Liu Kang, Raiden, Johnny Cage, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Sonya, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Jax, Baraka, Stryker, Shang Tsung, Quan Chi, Ermac and Kenshi. Kevin also stated on twitter that the feature film is still in development and that season 2 would not affect it. On Febuary 17, 2013 a trailer was released showcasing all the confirmed characters.[4] At the 2013 San Diego Comic Con, Tancharoen noted that they couldn't get Jeri Ryan back as Sonya Blade due to her busy schedule but hope to include her in Season 3. Others that won't be seen will be Goro - he said they wrote a script for him but couldn't include it due to budget constraints. Kabal, while not joining the fray this year, was announced for Season 3, which hasn't been officially announced but certainly is sounding likely. [5] On September 13, 2013 the official launching date for Season 2 was set on 26 September, 2013. On March 27, 2014, Tancharoen told Nerd Reactor that both he and Warner Bros are still planning season 3 with him directing. [6] Casper Van Dien posten a photo on his Facebook account of himself with the post message "It has begun! #MKL3 training at 6000 feet above Sea Level".[7] Van Dien later tweeted on Twitter page that Caity Lotz may joined the cast.[8] On January 13, 2015, martial arts trainer and stunt coordinator Garrett Warren confirmed his involvement in the third season of Mortal Kombat Legacy, without revealing his role.[9] Casper Van Dien confirmed his involvement in the new season by posting photos of his martial arts training alongside season 2 co-star Mark Dacascos.[10][11] Van Dien then posted a photo of him and co-star Dacascos with the message "Training for Mortal Kombat with @Mark_Dacascos."[12] On January 17, 2015, Van Dien posted a photo of his script for "Mortal Kombat 3," crediting John Cabrera as writer.[13] Garrett Warren confirmed filming had begun on January 19, 2015.[14]
Confirmed Characters
- Michael Jai White as Jax Briggs
- Jeri Ryan as Sonya Blade
- Ian Anthony Dale as Hanzo Hasashi/Scorpion
- Matt Mullins and Casper Van Dien as Johnny Cage
- Darren Shahlavi as Kano
- Ryan Robbins and David Lee McInnis as Raiden
- Tahmoh Penikett and Eric Jacobus as Kurtis Stryker
- Shane Warren Jones as Cyrax/Hydro
- Beatrice Ilg as Sindel
- Aleks Paunovic as Shao Kahn
- Peter Shinkoda as Sektor
- Fraser Aitcheson as Baraka
- Kevan Ohtsji and Eric Steinberg as Bi-Han/Sub-Zero
- Johnson Phan and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Shang Tsung
- Michael Rogers as Quan Chi
- Kirby Morrow as King Jerrod
- Sam Tjhia as Kitana
- Jolene Tran and Michelle Lee as Mileena
- Brian Tee as Liu Kang
- Mark Dacascos as Kung Lao[15]
- Harry Shum Jr. as Kuai Liang
- Dan Southworth as Kenshi [16]
- Kim Do Nguyen as Ermac
Non-game characters
- Victor Lucas as himself, host of The Electric Playground.
- Ed Boon as Ed Goodman, TV producer.
- Tracy Spiridakos as Blue, a manic-depressive mental patient who befriends Raiden.
- Peter Hall as Dr. Gadsen, a psychiatrist who attempts to treat Raiden.
- Maurissa Tancharoen as Kana, the wife of Scorpion.
- Colin Foo as Lin Kuei Grand Master, current head of the Chinese Lin Kuei clan.
- Serge Houde as The Doctor, the head of the Lin Kuei's Cyber Initiative, and the surgeon who replaces Kano's missing eye with a robotic part.
Mortal Kombat Legacy Episode List
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Episodes
Trivia
- Episode 3: Johnny Cage - Ed Boon makes a cameo appearance as Ed Goodman.
- Episodes 7 & 8: Scorpion & Sub-Zero - Scorpion's Spear appears in the episode, used to pull Sub-Zero to him. He even yelled "GET OVER HERE!" in Japanese when he used it.
- In the second season, some of the quotes are in fact battle cries from Mortal Kombat (2011).
- Episode 9: Cyrax and Sektor - In the first trailer, Cyrax and Sektor were shown without CGI graphic effects, but later, on July 24, 2011, the scene appeared with computer graphics.
- Kano also makes an appearance without his cybernetic eye implant, suggesting this episode precedes episode one.
- The cyborgs Hydro, Cyrax, and Sektor all share Cyrax's primary design from Mortal Kombat (2011).
- Roughly all of the text on the computer monitor detailing the helmet design is taken in verbatim from this document.
References
- ↑ ‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy koming to Blu-Ray on November 8th!’. Mortal Kombat Online (2011-08-10). Retrieved on 2011-09-01.
- ↑ ‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy’ DVD & TV Plans; New Image of Baraka. Screenrant (2011-04-16). Retrieved on 2011-05-16.
- ↑ Comic-Con: Mortal Kombat Legacy Season 2 is Coming
- ↑ Tanch, K. (July 15, 2012) http://twitter.com/KTANCH/status/224207780230336512 "Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 2 does not affect the movie."] Twitter.com
- ↑ Comic-Con: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 2 and Season 3 Info
- ↑ The Gable 5 premieres, plus interview with director Kevin Tancharoen and the future of Mortal Kombat Legacy
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External Links
"Mortal Kombat" at the Internet Movie Database