Movies, animation, 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 – Animation/Comics
Cartoon Network Africa’s CN to the Rescue
Cartoon Network Africa has recently announced the upcoming release of their first locally produced series CN to the Rescue.
The live action series will follow the life of fun-loving mischievous Tapiwe “Taps” Lembwa who managed to get himself out of trouble by using his Imagination Room, a mental archive of all he has ever seen on Cartoon Network.
Check out the teaser trailer https://youtu.be/CLssF2emc8E
The series is set to debut on YouTube on the 14th of November.
Find out more https://za.ign.com/tv/148432/news/cartoon-network-to-launch-locally-produced-series
Why Pick Peda Studios?
Looking for a place to purchase quality African-inspired comics? Why not check out Peda Studios.
Peda Studios are a Nigerian based multimedia servicing company whose aim is to create and publish epic comics brimming with African myth and history.
The comics they have released to achieve this are unique, with good plots and great action, and their most recent publication Chayoma is no exception.
Chayoma
Chayoma is a comic produced by Peda Studios. It follows the story of a girl from East Africa, named Chayoma who is born with extraordinary abilities and is recruited into an elite force called the Jangura, warriors steeped in mystery and dark arts.
So far, Peda Studios have released three issues and all are available to purchase on their website.
Find out more https://pedaentertainment.com/portfolio-item/chayoma/
NEWS BEYOND AFRICA – Gaming/
Designed by Platige Image
Award winning creative studios Platige Image have created animated cinematics for quite a number of Ubisoft’s properties including Tom Clancy’s Division 2 and Watch Dogs. Their artfully designed animations work well to build up hype and pique interest for Ubisoft’s new game releases.
Recently, Platige have put their skills to the test to create a trailer for Season 2 of Ubisoft’s latest release of Hyper Scape.
Hyped for Hyper Scape Season 2
Ubisoft’s popular urban shooter video game, Hyper Space is back for season 2!
Just last month Ubisoft released a highly stylized trailer showcasing what’s in store for the next chapter of their game and the people behind its creation are yours truly.
The trailer picks up where the first game ended and shows what takes place after the Blackout shut down the Hyper Scape.
Check out the trailer https://youtu.be/-C6sDg7cJlI
Hyperspace fans can look forward to more plot development and some brand new additional gaming elements.
Find out more https://www.awn.com/news/platige-image-explores-blackout-ubisofts-hyper-scape-season-2-trailer
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