William Shatner’s TekWar series of novels is being adapted as an adult animated series by Pure Imagination Studios, according to a report at Deadline.

The veteran Star Trek actor created the concept in 1989 and it spawned novels, comics and a TV show.  According to Deadline, the show will be a “mixed-reality animated series where viewers will be able to participate with the show in different forms of technology via mobile, tablets or wearable device”. It will still follow an LA detective who is framed for dealing a mind-altering drug in microchip form. The new show will be developed and written by Matt Michnovetz

“We are very excited to work with the legendary William Shatner to reimagine the world of TekWar at a post-pandemic time,” said John P. Roberts, Pure Imagination’s Chief Content Officer. “TekWar was truly ahead of it’s time envisioning a future filled with AI and the world of simulated reality. It’s becoming our reality now and we’re excited to build a storyverse around it.”

“We want to do something that hasn’t been done before. Who better to do that with than one of the greatest legends in the sci-fi universe,” added Joshua Wexler, Pure Imagination’s Chief Executive of Fun. “The world and story of TekWar transcends traditional linear media and has the potential to be experienced on multiple entertainment platforms, some that exist today and some we’ll have to invent, and we can’t wait to get started.”

“My association with Pure Imagination is beyond my sheer imagination,” said Shatner. “Imagine bringing to life this wonderful character in a variety of ways, so technologically advanced. This is the future and I am looking forward to it.”

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