Z-Realm (Film)



Z-Realm: The Movie is a traditionally-animated theatrical film, the first in a while and of many. Clocking in at 1 hour and 42 minutes, the movie centers around three Z-Realm Academy students: 19 year-old Jake and Marla, and their awkward friend Zarc, who is 21 and about to graduate.

Plot/Synopsis
The year is Unknown Time 18, and three friends are sent on a mission to find the White Shadow Monster.

Age Rating
According to Common Sense Media, this movie is 17+ because "Marla is kind of pretty." If you ask anyone else, the film received a PG rating, for some frightening imagery and plenty of action.

Production
The Z-Realm crew revealed shortly after their film's release that they started kicking around concepts about 7 years ago. The movie was in development for 4 years, before it was finally released in (open to interpretation).

The title "Z-Realm: The Movie," was agreed upon after having decided that it would be based on a story idea a writer pitched.

Reception
The movie was praised by audiences and critics alike. "2D is back!" The most commonly admired aspects of the motion picture include the lighting, the world establishment, and overall just being a real treat for fans of traditional animation.

Sequels
It wasn't long before not one, but four additional Z-Realm installments were announced. Each one would further the story in some way, weaving something new into the lore. At the time of the announcement, it was unknown if they would all be theatrical like the first. Many assumed so.

When asked about these movies, a writer on what can now be called "the first one" replied with: "We have it all figured out, and, let's just say Zarc gets put through a LOT."

Legacy And Cultural Impact
Like all classic movies, this one pulled off something pretty great. It single-handedly revived 2D animation, a medium that many people feared might die out.

Because of this movie, new animation companies entered the arena, with memorable 2D titles of their own. Z-Realm also won multiple awards within months of its release.

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