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'''Adi Shankar's Bootleg Universe''' is a media company founded in 2012 by [[India]]n-[[Americans|American]] producer [[Adi Shankar]]. It began as a YouTube series of unauthorized fan films before evolving into a full-fledged entertainment brand.

==List of works==

=== ''Bootleg Universe Unauthorized One-Shot Short Films'' ===
The ''Bootleg Universe One-Shot Films'' are an anthology series of unauthorized [[popular culture]] satires produced by Shankar.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gilman|first=Greg|date=August 8, 2013|title=How ‘Dredd’ Producer Adi Shankar’s Marvel Bootlegs Are Building a Buzzy Fanboy Brand|url=http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/how-dredd-producer-adi-shankars-bootleg-marvel-movies-are-building-brand-fanboys-are-flockin|work=The Wrap|accessdate=April 9, 2019}}</ref>

* ''[[The Punisher: Dirty Laundry]]'' (July 15, 2012)
** Live-action short film
** Directed by [[Phil Joanou]]<ref name=":02">{{cite web |author=Eisenberg, Eric |date=2012 |title=Thomas Jane Returns As Frank Castle In Short Film Punisher: Dirty Laundry |url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Thomas-Jane-Returns-Frank-Castle-Short-Film-Punisher-Dirty-Laundry-31963.html |publisher=Cinema Blend |accessdate=April 10, 2019}}</ref>
** Written by Chad St. John
** Based on the character [[Punisher]] by [[Marvel Comics]]
** [[Thomas Jane]] reprises his role as Marvel's anti-hero Frank Castle / Punisher from the 2004 film ''[[The Punisher (2004 film)|The Punisher]]''.
* ''Venom: Truth In Journalism'' (July 20, 2013)
** Live-action short film
** Directed and written by Joe Lynch
** Based on the character [[Venom (character)|Venom]] by [[Marvel Comics]]
** In a black and white homage to cult Belgian black comedy ''[[Man Bites Dog (film)|Man Bites Dog]]'' and set in the late 1980s, [[Ryan Kwanten]] stars as Spider-Man's nemesis [[Eddie Brock]].
* ''Judge Dredd: Superfiend'' (October 27, 2014) <ref>{{cite web |last1=CHITWOOD |first1=ADAM |title=Watch the Entire JUDGE DREDD: SUPERFIEND Miniseries Online Now |url=https://collider.com/judge-dredd-miniseries-watch-online/ |website=Collider}}</ref>
** Animated web series
** Directed and written by Enol and Luis Junquera
** Based on the character [[Judge Dredd]] by [[Rebellion Developments]]
** Loosely adapted from various ''Judge Dredd'' storylines such as ''The Return of Rico'' and ''Boyhood of a Superfiend''. Originally as a 6-episode web series published on October 27, 2014, it was later published as a "Director's Cut" short film on January 4, 2016.
* ''[[Power/Rangers]]'' (February 23, 2015) <ref>{{cite web |last1=Conover |first1=Stuart |title=Adi Shankar Reminisces About Why He Made His ‘Power Rangers’ Fan Film |url=https://sciencefiction.com/2018/09/12/adi-shankar-reminisce-made-power-rangers-fan-film/ |website=sciencefiction.com }}</ref>
** Live-action short film
** Directed by [[Joseph Kahn (director)|Joseph Kahn]]
** Written by Joseph Kahn, Dutch Southern and [[James Van Der Beek]]
** Based on ''[[Power Rangers]]'' by [[Hasbro]], [[Saban Capital Group]] and [[Toei Company]]
** A dark reimagining of ''[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]'' that explores a timeline where the Rangers lost. Starring James Van Der Beek and [[Katee Sackhoff]].
* ''James Bond: In Service of Nothing'' (March 2, 2015) <ref>{{cite web |last1=NEMIROFF |first1=PERRI |title=Producer Adi Shankar Unveils Animated Bootleg Short JAMES BOND: IN SERVICE OF NOTHING |url=https://collider.com/adi-shankar-james-bond-in-service-of-nothing/ |website=Collider}}</ref>
** Animated short film
** Directed and written by Tyler Gibb
** Based on ''[[James Bond]]'' by [[Ian Fleming Publications]]
** An animated short film in the style of a film animatic, where after 30 years in the agency, James Bond is no longer required for his services leading to his retirement as he tries to adjust himself to a new life in the present.
* ''Mr. Rogers: A War Hero'' (March 20, 2018) <ref>{{cite web |last1=Price |first1=Jason |title=Mr Rogers a War Hero Adi Shankar Unleashes a New Chapter in His Bootleg Universe |url=https://www.iconvsicon.com/2018/03/20/mr-rogers-a-war-hero-adi-shankar-unleashes-a-new-chapter-in-his-bootleg-universe/}}</ref>
** Live-action short film
** Directed and written by Kenlon Clark
** Based on ''[[Mister Rogers' Neighborhood]]'' by [[WQED (TV)|WQED Studios]] and [[The Fred Rogers Company]]
** A "What if?" scenario based on the longstanding rumor where [[Fred Rogers]] served in the [[Vietnam War]] and based several characters on ''[[Mister Rogers' Neighborhood]]'' from his wartime comrades.
* ''The End of Pokémon'' (April 19, 2019) <ref>{{cite web |last1=]McWhertor |first1=Michael |title=Castlevania producer’s ‘Bootleg Universe’ reimagines Pokémon as dark, ugly, and violent |url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/6/19/18691803/end-of-pokemon-bootleg-universe-adi-shankar |website=Polygon}}</ref>
** Animated short film
** Directed and written by Enol and Luis Junquera
** Based on ''[[Pokémon]]'' by [[Nintendo]] and [[The Pokémon Company]]
** An animated fake trailer for a dark afterward to the [[Pokémon (anime)|''Pokémon'' series]].

=== Television series ===

==== Bootleg Multiverse ====

* ''[[Castlevania (TV series)|Castlevania]]'' (2017–2021)
** When his wife is burned at the stake after being falsely accused of witchcraft, the vampire Count [[Dracula (Castlevania)|Dracula]] declares all the people of [[Wallachia]] will pay with their lives. He summons an army of demons which overruns the country, causing the people to live lives of fear and distrust. To combat this, the outcast monster hunter [[Trevor Belmont]] takes up arms against Dracula's forces, aided by the [[Magician (fantasy)|magician]] [[Sypha Belnades]] and Dracula's [[dhampir]] son [[Alucard (Castlevania)|Alucard]].
** The series is based on the [[Castlevania|video game series]] by [[Konami]], and is written by [[Warren Ellis]] and produced by [[Frederator Studios]], [[Powerhouse Animation Studios]], Shankar Animation, Project 51 Productions and Mua Film.<ref>{{cite web |last=Narcisse |first=Evan |date=August 2, 2017 |title=The Animation Studio That Made Castlevania Explains Why It Was a Dream Project |url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-animation-studio-that-made-castlevania-explains-why-1797476526 |work=[[io9]] |agency=[[Gizmodo]] |accessdate=April 7, 2019}}</ref> The first season of four 30-minute episodes was released on July 7, 2017.<ref name=":62">{{cite web |last=Hill |first=Jacob |title=Netflix Quietly Announces Castlevania Series For 2017 |url=http://www.cbr.com/netflix-quietly-announces-castlevania-series-for-2017 |website=CBR.com |accessdate=February 8, 2017}}</ref> The second season is eight episodes long and was released on October 26, 2018.<ref name=":72">{{cite web |last=Pereira |first=Chris |date=May 24, 2017 |title=Watch The First Trailer For Netflix's Castlevania Show; Release Date Announced |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/watch-the-first-trailer-for-netflixs-castlevania-s/1100-6450314/ |url-status=live |website=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=May 24, 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626174614/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/watch-the-first-trailer-for-netflixs-castlevania-s/1100-6450314/ |archivedate=June 26, 2017}}</ref> The ten-episode third season was released on March 5, 2020.<ref name=":82">{{cite web |last=Elfring |first=Matt |date=March 5, 2020 |title=Here's What's New to Netflix in March 2020: Castlevania Season 3, More Movies, TV Shows, and Originals |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/heres-whats-new-to-netflix-in-march-2020-castlevan/1100-6473892/ |website=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=6 March 2020}}</ref> The series ended with the release of its fourth season on May 13, 2021.<ref name="Season42">{{Cite web |title=Netflix Announces Castlevania Season 4 |url=https://comicbook.com/anime/2020/03/27/castlevania-season-4-netflix/ |access-date=2020-03-27 |website=Anime |language=en}}</ref>
* ''Devil May Cry'' (TBA)
** A series based on ''[[Devil May Cry]]'' by [[Capcom]] is in development, making it the second adaptation of the game after ''[[Devil May Cry: The Animated Series]]''.<ref name=":22">{{cite web |last=Griffin |first=David |date=November 16, 2018 |title=Devil May Cry Series Joins Castlevania In New Multiverse From Adi Shankar |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/11/16/devil-may-cry-series-joins-castlevania-in-new-multiverse-from-adi-shankar |work=[[IGN]] |accessdate=April 7, 2019}}</ref> The first season will have eight episodes.<ref name=":03">{{Cite web |last=Valentine |first=Evan |date=November 5, 2021 |title=Netflix's Devil May Cry Anime Will Be "Multiple Seasons |url=https://comicbook.com/anime/news/devil-may-cry-netflix-anime-multiple-seasons/ |access-date=November 8, 2021 |work=ComicBook.com}}</ref>
* Untitled ''Assassin's Creed'' series
** A series based on ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' by Ubisoft is in development.<ref name=":42">{{cite web |last=Skrebels |first=Joe |date=July 5, 2017 |title=ASSASSIN'S CREED ANIME ANNOUNCED BY CASTLEVANIA NETFLIX PRODUCER |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/05/assassins-creed-anime-announced-by-castlevania-netflix-producer |url-status=live |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=July 5, 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705155343/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/05/assassins-creed-anime-announced-by-castlevania-netflix-producer |archivedate=July 5, 2017}}</ref>
* Untitled ''Hyper Light Drifter'' series
** A series based on ''[[Hyper Light Drifter]]'' by [[Playism]] and [[Heart Machine]] is in development.<ref name=":52">{{cite web |last=Patches |first=Matt |date=March 28, 2019 |title=Hyper Light Drifter TV series in the works from creator Alx Preston and Castlevania's Adi Shankar |url=https://www.polygon.com/tv/2019/3/28/18285664/hyper-light-drifter-tv-series-alx-preston-adi-shankar |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |accessdate=April 9, 2019}}</ref>
* Untitled ''Castlevania'' sequel series
** On May 11, 2021, Netflix stated that a new series with a new cast of characters, set in the ''Castlevania'' universe, is being planned and that it won't be a spin-off.<ref name=":12">{{cite web |last=Frye |first=Patrick |date=May 11, 2021 |title=Castlevania ‘Season 5′ sequel confirmed by Netflix, Warren Ellis’ involvement discussed in new interview |url=https://www.monstersandcritics.com/anime/castlevania-season-5-sequel-warren-ellis-new-castlevania-netflix-interview/ |access-date=May 11, 2021 |website=[[Monsters and Critics]]}}</ref> The series will be focused on [[List of Castlevania characters#Richter Belmont|Richter Belmont]], a descendant of Trevor and Sypha, and [[Maria Renard]] during the [[French Revolution]].{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}}
* Untitled ''PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds'' series
** A series based on ''[[PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds]]'' by [[PlayerUnknown]] and [[Krafton]] is in development.<ref>{{Citation |last=pm |first=Adele AnkersUpdated: 20 Jul 2021 4:31 pmPosted: 20 Jul 2021 4:15 |title=Castlevania TV Producer Making a PUBG Animated Show - IGN |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/pubg-animated-show-castlevania-tv-producer-battlegrounds |language=en |access-date=2021-11-15}}</ref>

=== Originals ===

* ''[[The Guardians of Justice]]''
** A seven episode live-action/animated superhero television series that satirizes [[DC Comics]] and [[The Justice League]]. The series was released on [[Netflix]] on March 1, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-05|title=Adi Shankar and The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!) from Normal Television|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/netflix/adi-shankar-interview-guardians-of-justice-will-sa/|access-date=2021-11-18|website=pastemagazine.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Adi Shankar’s ‘The Guardians of Justice’: Coming to Netflix in March 2022|url=https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/adi-shankars-the-guardians-of-justice-coming-to-netflix-in-march-2022/|website=What's on Netflix|date=February 8, 2022}}</ref>
* ''Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix'' (TBA)
** The series was announced in June 2021. It will feature Shankar remixed versions of several prominent [[Ubisoft]] properties.<ref name=":32">{{Cite web |last=Shanley |first=Patrick |date=2019-10-10 |title=Ubisoft Planning Animated TV Adaptations of Popular Game Franchises (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/ubisoft-planning-animated-tv-adaptations-popular-game-franchises-1246162/ |access-date=2021-11-15 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Netflix Announces Far Cry Blood Dragon Spinoff Animated Series |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/netflix-announces-far-cry-blood-dragon-spinoff-animated-series/1100-6492735/ |access-date=2021-11-15 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/AdiShankarBrand ''Adi Shankar's Bootleg Universe''] on [[YouTube]]

{{Adi Shankar's Bootleg Universe}}

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[[Category:Fan films]]
[[Category:American comedy web series]]
[[Category:2012 web series debuts]]

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