I just got a chance to watch my Animatrix DVD recently and thoroughly enjoyed it. Now I want to see other properties get this animated anthology treatment. Studios should hire teams of directors and animators to do this with other franchises:
- Batman - Yeah, I know, there have been tons of animated Batman cartoons throughout the years. But I'd love to see WB let someone outside their own studio have a crack at the Dark Knight.
- Star Trek - This waning franchise needs a kick in the butt. A project like this that spans every incarnation of Trek might be just what it needs to generate a new fanbase.
- Alien - Ideally, THIS is where an "Aliens vs. Predator" crossover should start. Otherwise, let's see some more Alien stories from today's leading-edge creators.
- Star Wars - If Cartoon Network can do it, why not let studios like Pixar (Toy Story), Blue Sky (Ice Age), or - gasp! - rookie Lucas Animation have a creative crack at it?