YouTube Hit ‘Lostling’ to Become Full-Length Series, Drawing ‘Stranger Things‘ Comparisons
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- YouTube Hit ‘Lostling’ to Become Full-Length Series, Drawing ‘Stranger Things’ Comparisons
The YouTube sensation “Lostling,” amassing over 17 million views with its eerie tale of missing youth, is set to become a full-fledged series. Production companies Talesvision and Lion Forge Entertainment are collaborating to bring the story of shadowbrook and its vanishing residents to a wider audience, initially on YouTube’s Talesvision channel before expanding to streaming and television platforms.
‘Lostling’ Series Plot Echoes ‘Stranger Things’ Mystery
The series, based on a collection of popular YouTube shorts, centers around the town of Shadowbrook, where one young person disappears each year without a trace. A year later,they reappear with no memory of their absence and strange soot on their fingers. When Jesse becomes the next “Lostling” and doesn’t return after a year, his friends embark on a quest to save him and break the town’s curse.
Did You Know? The “Lostling” YouTube shorts served as a testing ground for concepts, allowing creators to gauge audience interest before investing in a larger production.
Production Team and Release Strategy for the New Series
Tristan Tales and Luke Pounder, the masterminds behind Talesvision, will pen the screenplays and serve as showrunners for the “Lostling” series. Executive producers David Steward II and Stephanie Sperber from Lion Forge Entertainment are also on board. The series will first premiere on the Talesvision YouTube channel, capitalizing on the existing fanbase, before being released on streaming services and television.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tristan Tales | Writer, Showrunner |
| Luke Pounder | Writer, Showrunner |
| David Steward II | Executive Producer |
| Stephanie Sperber | Executive Producer |
The End of an Era: ‘Stranger Things’ Final Season
The arrival of “Lostling” comes as Netflix prepares to release the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” on November 27,2025.While an animated spin-off, “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85,” is slated for 2026, “Lostling” aims to fill the void with its own brand of mystery and suspense.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye on the Talesvision YouTube channel for updates and sneak peeks of the “Lostling” series.
Lion Forge Entertainment’s Expanding Portfolio
Lion Forge Entertainment is also collaborating with Blue Spirit, the animation studio behind “Blue Eye Samurai,” and “Game of Thrones” creator George R.R. Martin on another promising project, further solidifying their position in the entertainment industry.
Will “Lostling” capture the same audience as “Stranger Things”? What other YouTube series deserve a full-length adaptation?
Evergreen Insights: The Rise of YouTube Series Adaptations
The adaptation of YouTube series into longer formats reflects a growing trend in the entertainment industry. YouTube provides a low-risk platform for creators to test ideas and build a following. Success on YouTube can then translate into opportunities for larger-scale productions, attracting the attention of studios and streaming services.
Frequently Asked Questions About “lostling”
- What is the “Lostling” series about?
- The “Lostling” series follows a group of friends in the town of Shadowbrook as they investigate the mysterious disappearances of young people.
- Where will the “Lostling” series be available?
- the “Lostling” series will initially premiere on the Talesvision YouTube channel, followed by streaming and television platforms.
- Who are the creators behind the “Lostling” series?
- Tristan tales and Luke Pounder,the founders of Talesvision,are writing and showrunning the “Lostling” series. David Steward II and Stephanie Sperber from Lion Forge Entertainment are executive producers.
- When is the “stranger Things” series ending?
- The fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” is scheduled to be released on Netflix starting November 27, 2025.
- What are some other projects Lion Forge Entertainment is involved in?
- Lion Forge entertainment is also working with Blue Spirit and George R.R.martin on a new project.
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