Andrew Lloyd Webber transforms “Phantom of the Opera” into an anime epic

Came for the first time Masqueradean immersive production of The ghost of the opera. Now, the really useful group of Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced a brand change and a list of new franchise extensions for the world of musical maestro stories. Including… anime?

Deadline reports that the company, now known as the Entertainment, plans a Phantom of the Opera Anime, such a wild idea that it works. And it is not completely out of the left field: SailorThe tuxedo mask is already so coded as a ghost. (We hope they get Ghost Ramin Karimloo stage icon to express 2D Eric.)

Justin Leach De Qubic Pictures (Star Wars: Visions, Léviathan) Supervise the project. In a press release in Deadline, Leech said: “I am incredibly excited to associate with the talented team of LW Entertainment to bring The ghost of the opera to life through anime. This project is a rare opportunity to unite the greatness of the musical theater with the artistic talent of Japanese animation – two beloved traditions that have affected the public around the world. Our goal is to create a timeless and emotionally resonant experience that speaks to a global audience and honors the heritage of this emblematic story. »»

The anime is only one element, as LW Entertainment said to trade, “important global plans for The ghost of the opera In the coming years through live theater, cinema, publishing, music and many other areas. If a property was adapted to the current trend in the publication of RomantsaSy, this is this, then look for a first collaboration with Penguin Random House in the form of Our strange duo (“A reimagination of the Gothic love story that will bring a new voice to Christine Daaé, a central part of the Ghost Canon ”) next year.

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