Movies, animation, comics, gaming and tech. Want to know what’s happening in Africa and beyond? Here’s the Run Down for this week
NEWS OUT OF AFRICA – Movies/Gaming
Unfold The Thrilling New Movie Veza
An action thriller set in Bulawayo, Veza: The Unfolding follows the story of an undercover recruit, Detective Mxolisi Moyo as he investigates a high profile case and uncovers some shocking conspiracies.
The film is directed by Dumi Mnyathela and stars Moses Chigaka, Natasha Dlamini and Nkosikhona Miles Hlatshwayo.
Watch the trailer https://youtu.be/GcNxoKRnkPs
The film premiered in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe at Sterkinekor in November 2021. Following its premiere the film was nominated for Best Movie (Southern Africa) in the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Veza: The Unfolding is now available for streaming on Viva Nation TV.
Check out more https://vivanationtv.com/en/veza-the-unfolding
Local Card Game Goes Big on Google Play
Kola Studios, a Ugandan-based mobile game development company has gained popularity for turning a well-known local card game into a mobile game.
The card game, Amatatu, is a cherished game among Ugandan locals. Kola Studios Founder, Daniel Okalany decided to maximize on this and turn the game into a mobile game called Matatu.
The transition was well received and the game currently boasts 1 million downloads on Google Play.
Find out more https://gamesindustryafrica.com/2022/05/16/kola-studios-game-hits-1-million-downloads/
NEWS BEYOND AFRICA – Comics/Entertainment
Know About Konkret Comics?
Konkret comics is a USA-based independent publishing company that focuses on creating and sharing diverse stories with the world.
Founded in 2018, the company has since published 3 Comic book issues as part of their Konkret Universe and you can order one of those comics now!
Order Odina: Omni Strike
Written by Onaji Rouse, Odina: Omni Strike is a 27- page comic that follows a woman and her Omni Strike team as they face off Felix Rowe, a man whose powers have grown immensely.
Odina and her team learn that Felix Rowe is just the beginning of a deeper mystery. Can Odina trust the mysterious stranger with one too many answer? And who is the enigmatic and deadly Lady Tiye?
Find out by ordering Issue #1 https://www.konkretcomics.com/product-page/odina-1-omni-strike
Check out more https://www.konkretcomics.com/
Animagrad Move on with Mavka
A CG animated film, Mavka. The Forest Song follows the story of a Soul of the Forest who falls in love with a talented human musician named, Lukash and must choose between her duty as the guardian to the Heart of the Forest and her heart.
Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/GXaMT5pX12w
This highly anticipated animated film is being produced by Ukrainian-based Animagrad animation studio.
Ahead of the film’s release and first screening at , the studio have shared a new trailer highlighting the challenges they faced during the Russian invasion while making their dream project come true.
Watch the new trailer https://youtu.be/eszfyg2lSbU
Despite the challenges, Animagrad is still on track with the film that will premiere on 29 December 2022, locally. An international release date is yet to be scheduled.