Ama (franchise)

Ama is an American media franchise created by Universal Animation Studios, commencing in 1997 with the theatrical release of the traditionally animated fantasy adventure film Ama and the Mysterious Crystal. The success of the film led to a direct-to-video sequel, several video games, theme park attractions, and other merchandise.

Ama and the Mysterious Crystal
Ama and the Mysterious Crystal is a 1997 American traditionally animated fantasy adventure film created by Universal Animation Studios as the studio's first feature film, and was released to theaters on December 19, 1997 by Universal Pictures. It was directed by Michael Wildshill and written by Wildshill, Len Blum, Jonathan Roberts, and John August. The film was a critical and commercial success.

Ama II: Return to Crystopia
Ama II: Return to Crystopia is a 2000 direct-to-video sequel to the original 1997 film. It was released by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment on VHS and DVD in the United States on March 21, 2000. It was produced and directed by Lynne Naylor and written by John Loy. Unlike its predecessor, Ama II: Return to Crystopia received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics.

Live-action adaptation
On September 13, 2018, Universal announced that a live-action remake of Ama was in production which would begin filming in 2019. The movie would've been written and directed by Spike Jonze and produced by Heal H. Moritz under his Original Film company. On November 7, 2018, it was announced that the movie would be released on May 8, 2020, with Chloë Grace Moretz in the talks for the starring role as the titular protagonist. On April 12, 2019, it was announced that the movie would be pushed back to September 18, 2020, taking over the original release date of DreamWorks Animation's The Croods 2. However, on November 17, 2019, the film was pulled from Universal's release schedule.

Television series
Ama is an American animated television series created by Universal Studios in 2000, based on the 1997 film Ama and the Mysterious Crystal. The series aired on USA Network from October 6, 2001 to May 25, 2002 as part of its USA Kids block.

Ama and the Mysterious Crystal
Ama and the Mysterious Crystal is a platform video game developed by Traveller's Tales, Tiertex Design Studios and Tiger Electronics and released by Universal Interactive Studios and THQ for various systems including PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Nintendo 64, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Color and Game.com. The game's storyline was similar to the film's, with a few changes. The game received mixed to positive reviews.

Ama and the Mysterious Crystal Activity Center
Ama and the Mysterious Crystal Activity Center was developed by Sound Source Interactive and published by Digital Media International in partnership with Universal in November 1997 for PC. It features 10 games and a bonus level that can be attained if a certain item is obtained in a game.

Ama and the Mysterious Crystal Animated Moviebook
Yet another PC game titled Ama and the Mysterious Crystal Animated Moviebook was released, also developed by Sound Source Interactive and published by Digital Media International.

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