Visionary animator Genndy Tartakovsky has been a creative force behind such popular series as The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter's Laboratory and Star Wars: Clone Wars. Last fall, Tartakovsky also made a successful foray into animated feature films with the box office-and-family-friendly horror hit, Hotel Transylvania. With his pedigree of small-screen series and recent experience with a full-length animated production, it seems the time is ripe for a conclusion to one of Tartakovsky's most unique and iconic creations. Hit the jump to find out where it stands. Hollywood! Adapt this: Samurai Jack. What It's About: Running for a total of 52 episodes over four seasons from 2001 to 2004, Samurai Jack was an animated action adventure series that ran on Cartoon Network. It followed the exploits of the titular samurai who wandered a dystopian future ruled by the powerful shape-shifting demon, Aku. Voiced by Phil LaMarr, Jack is introduced to viewers as the young son of a Japanese Emperor in feudal times. When their land is attacked by the resurgent Aku (voiced by the late Mako), Jack's father attempts to defend against the menace with the help of a magical katana, but is kidnapped by Aku before he can wield it. Jack is then whisked away to safety by his mother and sent on a journey around the world where he trains in all sorts of martial arts and is exposed to various cultures. When he finally comes of age, he returns home to wield his father's blade against Aku...and that's where the story gets (more) ...
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