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Dreamwave is active in multiple artistic media, including film, television, video games, and [[Culture of Gylias#Comics|comics]]. It produces and releases its own works, as well as partnering with other companies for co-productions. As part of the [[National Cooperative Confederation|NCC]], it is part of a national network of distribution and publishing with other companies.
Dreamwave is active in multiple artistic media, including film, television, video games, and [[Culture of Gylias#Comics|comics]]. It produces and releases its own works, as well as partnering with other companies for co-productions. As part of the [[National Cooperative Confederation|NCC]], it is part of a national network of distribution and publishing with other companies.


It is known for distinctive working practices. It collaborates with some of the biggest names in Gylian entertainment — whether in writing, directing, acting, or soundtracking — and has helped bring new stars to national popularity.  
It is known for distinctive working practices. It collaborates with some of the biggest names in Gylian entertainment — whether in writing, directing, acting, or soundtracking — and has helped bring new stars to national popularity. It has a stable of regular collaborators, including actors [[Louise Bourgoin]], [[Élise Dubois]], [[Ceit Bhoid]], [[Miranda Belloni]], and [[Maartje de Jager]].


{{wpl|Pre-production}} is extensive: production does not begin until a script has been completed, and {{wpl|special effect}}s and music are not added until the final edit is assembled. While productions are extensively scripted, the crew and actors are encouraged to improvise and experiment with changes that might improve the work.
{{wpl|Pre-production}} is extensive: production does not begin until a script has been completed, and {{wpl|special effect}}s and music are not added until the final edit is assembled. While productions are extensively scripted, the crew and actors are encouraged to improvise and experiment with changes that might improve the work.
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Dreamwave was a pioneer in Gylian {{wpl|media franchise}}s, and is known for using its franchises for {{wpl|worldbuilding}} purposes. Several of its works are set in {{wpl|shared universes}}, nicknamed the "Psylias" and "Sexlias" universes. Each work is primarily designed to be entertaining on its own, with subtle references, cameos, crossovers, and {{wpl|easter egg (media)|hidden messages}} linking them together.  
Dreamwave was a pioneer in Gylian {{wpl|media franchise}}s, and is known for using its franchises for {{wpl|worldbuilding}} purposes. Several of its works are set in {{wpl|shared universes}}, nicknamed the "Psylias" and "Sexlias" universes. Each work is primarily designed to be entertaining on its own, with subtle references, cameos, crossovers, and {{wpl|easter egg (media)|hidden messages}} linking them together.  


Shared universes share generally realistic settings with {{wpl|alternate history}}-like elements (such as Gylias [[Molisentismo|including the region of]] [[Molise]]), and use real time rather than {{wpl|floating timeline}}s. Additional releases in a franchise serve to develop characters or setting further, show previous events from a different viewpoint, and tell more everyday, {{wpl|slice of life}} stories.
Shared universes share generally realistic settings with {{wpl|alternate history}}-like elements (such as Gylias [[Molisentismo|including the region of]] [[Molise]] and {{wpl|fictional brand}}s), and use real time rather than {{wpl|floating timeline}}s. Additional releases in a franchise serve to develop characters or setting further, show previous events from a different viewpoint, and tell more everyday, {{wpl|slice of life}} stories.


Dreamwave is one of the most critically and commercially successful Gylian production companies. It generally alternates releasing big-budget blockbusters with more low-key works, and has a more sporadic release schedule due to its working practices.  
Dreamwave is one of the most critically and commercially successful Gylian production companies. It generally alternates releasing big-budget blockbusters with more low-key works, and has a more sporadic release schedule due to its working practices.  
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* ''[[Le recueil des faits improbables de Ryōko Yakushiji]]'' (1 series, 1 film, 1 game)
* ''[[Le recueil des faits improbables de Ryōko Yakushiji]]'' (1 series, 1 film, 1 game)
* ''[[Les Enfants Terrificques]]'' (1 series, 1 film, 2 games, 1 comic)
* ''[[Les Enfants Terrificques]]'' (1 series, 1 film, 2 games, 1 comic)
* ''Psychic Squad'' (1 series, 2 films, 1 game, 1 comic)
* ''[[Psi Eye]]'' (1 series, 1 game)<!--abbreviation: Ψ 👁-->
<!-- * Shion and Yayoi's government procedural -->
<!-- * Najica (2001–2006) -->


'''Sexlias universe'''
'''Sexlias universe'''
* ''The Amazing Inflatable Girl'' (2 series, 1 film, 2 games)
<!-- * Mitsuru's franchise (1999–2009) -->
<!-- * Rias -->
* ''Liquid Woman'' (1 series, 1 game) <!-- Rias -->
* ''Family Reunion'' (1 series, 1 comic)
* ''Family Reunion'' (1 series, 1 comic)
* ''Agent Aika'' (1 series, 1 film, 1 game, 1 comic)
'''Monlias universe'''
* ''Monster Squad'' (1 series, 1 film, 1 game, 1 comic)
<!-- * Shion and Yayoi's government procedural
* Dusk Maiden of Amnesia
* Morrigan and Felicia?
* d-na Dumitrescu -->


'''Other franchises'''
'''Other franchises'''
* ''Taxi'' (3 films)
* ''Taxi'' (3 films)
<!-- * Mitsuru's franchise (1999–2009) -->
<!-- * Najica (2001–2006) -->
* ''Wonder Momo'' (1 series, 1 film, 1 game)
* ''Wonder Momo'' (1 series, 1 film, 1 game)
* ''The Amazing Inflatable Girl'' (1 series, 1 film, 2 games)<!-- Ryoka Narusawa from Occultic;Nine -->
* ''Bodacious Space Pirates'' (1 series, 1 film, 1 game, 2 comics)
* ''Bodacious Space Pirates'' (1 series, 1 film, 1 game, 2 comics)
* ''[[Les aventures extraordinaires d'Adèle Blanc-Sec]]'' (3 films, 1 game)
<!-- * ''Mondo Magia'' (1 series, 1 film, 2 games) Bayonetta and Jeanne -->
<!-- related to ''Mondo Magia'': Little Witch Academy? -->
<!-- * Fractale -->
<!-- * Fractale -->
<!-- * Robotics;Notes -->
<!-- * Robotics;Notes -->
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'''Films'''
'''Films'''
* ''Water by the Sea'' (1998)
* ''Water by the Sea'' (1998)
<!-- * completely reinvented Perfect Blue -->
'''Television series'''
* ''[[Valérian et Laureline]]'' (2007–2008, [[Gylian Television#GTV4|GTV4]])
* ''[[Madame Mirage]]'' (2017–2019, [[Gylian Television#GTV4|GTV4]])
* ''Eamhair Cuimein'' (2019–2020, [[Gylian Television#GTV3|GTV3]]–[https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=594658 STV])<!-- * the Gylias–Schottia coproduction with the 17th century lady novelist -->


<!-- '''Television series'''
-->
'''Video games'''
'''Video games'''
* ''Skyeward'' (1997)
* ''Skyeward'' (1997)

Latest revision as of 05:37, 30 June 2022

Dreamwave Productions Group
Cooperative federation (SA)
Industry
Founded1995
FounderSaira Telyn
Headquarters
Deðras, Ḑarna
,
Area served
Subsidiaries
  • Dreamwave Comics
  • Dreamwave Films
  • Dreamwave Games
  • Dreamwave Television

The Dreamwave Productions Group SA, commonly known as Dreamwave Productions, is a Gylian group of entertainment companies, active in production and distribution.

Established by Saira Telyn in 1995, Dreamwave is one of the largest groups in the Gylian cultural industries, and the biggest producer of Gylian blockbusters and media franchises. Their releases have also achieved notable success abroad, playing a role in the renewed Gylian Invasion.

History

Dreamwave was established by Saira Telyn in 1995. It was initially a single company, but steady success allowed it to grow into a cooperative federation of production and distribution companies, active in various fields of popular culture. She joked that it was envisioned from the start as "being to entertainment what Miyashita Industries is to industry."

Activity

Dreamwave is active in multiple artistic media, including film, television, video games, and comics. It produces and releases its own works, as well as partnering with other companies for co-productions. As part of the NCC, it is part of a national network of distribution and publishing with other companies.

It is known for distinctive working practices. It collaborates with some of the biggest names in Gylian entertainment — whether in writing, directing, acting, or soundtracking — and has helped bring new stars to national popularity. It has a stable of regular collaborators, including actors Louise Bourgoin, Élise Dubois, Ceit Bhoid, Miranda Belloni, and Maartje de Jager.

Pre-production is extensive: production does not begin until a script has been completed, and special effects and music are not added until the final edit is assembled. While productions are extensively scripted, the crew and actors are encouraged to improvise and experiment with changes that might improve the work.

Common traits of Dreamwave releases include polished production values, scripts that emphasise character development and witty banter, steady-to-fast pacing, and elaborate action sequences with stunts and special effects. Dreamwave works are diverse and eclectic, using a wide variety of genres and styles, unified by a consistent sensibility.

Humour is an important element of Dreamwave productions, with recurring elements including self-referential jokes and humorous subversion or deconstruction of pop culture tropes to fit a more realistic setting.

Dreamwave was a pioneer in Gylian media franchises, and is known for using its franchises for worldbuilding purposes. Several of its works are set in shared universes, nicknamed the "Psylias" and "Sexlias" universes. Each work is primarily designed to be entertaining on its own, with subtle references, cameos, crossovers, and hidden messages linking them together.

Shared universes share generally realistic settings with alternate history-like elements (such as Gylias including the region of Molise and fictional brands), and use real time rather than floating timelines. Additional releases in a franchise serve to develop characters or setting further, show previous events from a different viewpoint, and tell more everyday, slice of life stories.

Dreamwave is one of the most critically and commercially successful Gylian production companies. It generally alternates releasing big-budget blockbusters with more low-key works, and has a more sporadic release schedule due to its working practices.

Commentators have also noted subtle political themes in its works: Radix writes that Dreamwave's best-known heroines are "classic women's power fantasy — smart, successful, intelligent, highly-respected and well-dressed professional women, confident in their ability and intellect even before gaining powers", while their antagonists are either "harmlessly respectable adversaries proving an equal match for the heroes" or "villainous enemies out to harm humanity — bigots, sociopaths, and capitalists".

Organisation

Dreamwave is a group of companies, registered as a SA.

It is organised by workers' self-management. Management is carried out by the 10-member Management Board, supervised by the 15-member Supervisory Board. Both boards are elected annually. Each member company in turn is self-managed, and elects a Management Board and Supervisory Board.

Founder Saira Telyn is the CEO, winning repeated re-election since the company's establishment. She and spouse Anise Lyð jointly serve as "creative editors-in-chief" for Dreamwave's productions.

Dreamwave's headquarters are in Deðras, Ḑarna.

Releases

Franchises

Psylias universe

Sexlias universe

  • Liquid Woman (1 series, 1 game)
  • Family Reunion (1 series, 1 comic)
  • Agent Aika (1 series, 1 film, 1 game, 1 comic)

Monlias universe

  • Monster Squad (1 series, 1 film, 1 game, 1 comic)

Other franchises

Standalone

Films

  • Water by the Sea (1998)

Television series

Video games

  • Skyeward (1997)
  • Rayman 2: The Great Escape (1999)

Comics

  • Althaia's World (2004–2014)