The main characters from the world's favorite fantasy television has been given a cartoon makeover in the Disney Game of Thrones art series. At least, Tyrion Lannister and Jon Snow have gone two dimensional for now. What makes these renditions particularly endearing is how innocent the two characters have become. The blood, gore and politics of the HBO show has been dumbed down in such a way that it still doesn't lose its charm.
Created by Fernando Mendonca, a Brazil-based artist who is also known as nandomendonssa on Deviantart, the Disney Game of Thrones shows that the television show can easily be adapted into an animated film for younger audiences. Tyrion's drunkenness is portrayed as harmless while Jon's serious demeanor is slightly more lighthearted as he plays with his direwolf.
What's Driving This Trend
- Cartooned Fantasy Characters
- The trend of transforming dark and mature characters from popular fantasy shows into cute and innocent cartoon versions opens up opportunities to create merchandise targeted at younger audiences.
- Adapting Adult Content for Kids
- The trend of creating animated versions of adult-oriented shows, like Game of Thrones, with a lighter and more innocent tone provides an opportunity to appeal to younger audiences while staying true to the original concept.
- Nostalgic Mashups
- The trend of combining beloved franchises, such as Disney and Game of Thrones, in unexpected and charming ways creates new entertainment experiences that cater to fans of both worlds.
Who This Affects Most
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can explore creating animated spin-offs and merchandise based on popular adult-oriented shows, like Disney Game of Thrones, to reach a wider audience.
- Merchandising
- The merchandising industry can capitalize on the demand for cartooned fantasy show characters by creating toys, clothing, and collectibles featuring these adorable versions.
- Fan Art
- The fan art industry can thrive by producing and selling artwork inspired by mashups of popular franchises, like Disney characters in Game of Thrones style, satisfying the nostalgic cravings of fans.
