Movies, animation, comics, gaming and tech. Want to know what’s happening in Africa and beyond? Here’s the Run Down for this week
OUT OF AFRICA – Animation/Comics
Asiri A New African Space Opera
From the creators of the Malika: Warrior Queen, and E.X.O Legend Of William Wales, comes a brand new African space opera called The Asiri.
A sci-fi, fantasy, The Asiri is a story about an ancient and advanced West African civilization of space explorers.
The Asiri are imbued with a power known as INKRA, that enables them to manipulate technology. Among them exists an elect group known as THE ASCENDED who can morph into giant beings equipped with supernatural powers.
However, the Asiri see their golden age threatened by the invasion of THE Ageless – sentient automaton from deep space who share a mysterious connection with the Asiri.
Announced in February 2022, The Asiri is the first project outside of the YouNeek YouNiverse.
Check out more https://youtu.be/h2P_v_DtWzU
Tear A Sheet From Comic Republic
“We set out to create a documentary-type comic to further explain each character’s universe…Tear Sheet is a little snippet of our universe of which the comic books are the complete view of our universe” – Jide Martin, CEO of Comic Republic
Have you ever been curious to learn more about Comic Republic’s Guardian Prime or the characters of the Vanguard? Well, with Comic Republic’s Tear Sheet Vol. 1, you can.
The not-so-comic provides in depth insight into the worlds, history and lore of these titular characters from the Comic Republic universe and more. The first volume was published in 2021 and now Comic Republic has released the second.
Tear Sheet Vol. 2
Tear Sheet Vol. 2 is out now !
In this new volume Comic Republic fans can delve into the history of characters such as Avonome, Visionary, Metalla and Kiriji.
Check out more @Comic Republic Twitter page
BEYOND AFRICA – Gaming/Animation
Watch Out For Overwatch 2
After restoring peace to a war-torn world, an organisational task force known as Overwatch disbanded. But years after introducing an era of innovation, exploration and discovery, conflict has risen once more and the world is looking for more heroes.
This is the story of the wildly popular team based shooter game, Overwatch. The franchise continues in Overwatch 2, a stand alone sequel that promises to share a multiplayer environment as its predecessor.
Originally announced for release in 2019, the sequel is said to be released in April 2022. Ahead of that release, Blizzard have announced a brand new character.
Journey to Overwatch 2 With Sojourn
Leading up to the release of Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch 2 , Blizzard Entertainment have shared an origins trailer for a brand new character.
Meet Sojourn, a “fierce former captain of Overwatch equipped with cybernetic abilities.”
Watch the trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrOQs_8litU
Overwatch 2 is a stand alone sequel to
Find out more https://www.polygon.com/23023801/overwatch-2-sojourn-origin-short-lore-explained-character
Ryan Coogler Joins Marvel’s Ironheart
Ryan Coogler and Proximity Media have joined the creative team for the upcoming Marvel’s series, Ironheart. Coogler will serve as executive producer alongside Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum, and Zoie Nagelhout.
The series has also found directors in Sam Bailey (Brown Girls, You’re So Talented) and Angela Barnes (Mythic Quest, Blindspotting).
Who Is Ironheart?
Ironheart follows the story of genius inventor, Riri Williams, who builds her own suit of armour and takes up the mantle of Ironheart.
The character first made an appearance in the Marvel comic, Invincible Iron Man No. 7.
Actress Dominique Thorne will star as Williams in the television series.
Find out more https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/marvel-disney-plus-ironheart-sam-bailey-angela-barnes-directors-announcement
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