Netflix Unveils the Official Trailer for Trollhunters; Releasing Just in Time for Christmas
Debi Moore
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It may fall on the kid-friendly side of the fence, but we still can’t wait to check out Guillermo del Toro’s animated “Trollhunters” series on Netflix, and now we not only have the official trailer to share but also the release date.
“Trollhunters” is an epic saga from master storyteller Guillermo del Toro featuring a group of friends who discover a fantastical new world wrapped beneath their home town and who will face a battle between good and bad trolls. It stars Ron Perlman, Kelsey Grammer, Steven Yeun, and Charlie Saxton.
The show is produced by DreamWorks Animation. Marc Guggenheim (“Arrow,” “Legends of Tomorrow”), Christina Steinberg (Rise of the Guardians, National Treasure), and del Toro executive produce. Dan Hageman (The Lego Movie) and Kevin Hageman (The Lego Movie) are co-executive producers, and Chad Hammes (Dragons: Race to the Edge) serves as producer.
All episodes will be available beginning December 23, 2016.
Synopsis:
When ordinary teenager Jim Lake, Jr., stumbles upon a mystical amulet on his way to school one morning, he inadvertently discovers an extraordinary secret civilization of mighty trolls beneath his small town of Arcadia. Strong-willed and seeking adventure but wholly unprepared for the responsibilities thrust upon him, Jim is forced to take on the exalted mantle of Trollhunter, sworn to protect the good trolls from powerful enemies bent on revenge.
The first human ever to hold the honor, Jim abruptly goes from fighting his way through the daily mayhem of high school to joining a war that has raged for centuries, a conflict that now threatens all of mankind and troll-kind alike. Accompanied by his closest human friends and a few key troll allies, the courageous fifteen-year-old must plunge headlong into a fantastical world of astonishing creatures, glorious cities, and fierce enemies desperate to destroy him. Suddenly destined to play a crucial role in an ancient battle of good and evil with stakes that couldn’t be higher, Jim is determined to save the world – right after gym class. DreamWorks’ “Trollhunters” is a heroic tale that uncoils with ambitious, complex storytelling, and stunning visuals that raise the bar for animated series, creating an event series that will thrill the entire family.
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