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 – Comics/Gaming
Malika: Warrior Queen Volume 1 Has Officially Arrived in US Stores!
Just this year, YouNeek Studio entered a partnership with Dark Horse, that will see the publishing and entertainment giant release ten existing and new graphic novels from the studio. Now, the first book in the line up, Malika: Warrior Queen is available in stores within the US.
This new Dark Horse edition contains bonus art, a sketchbook section, one-shot stories as well as a Q & A with founder and writer, Roye Okupe.
Drawing from African history and mythology this book is sure to be an exciting read for fans of sci-fi, fantasy and superheroes stories.
Readers can also look forward to Malika: Warrior Queen Volume 2 which will be made available in December. Prior to that, YouNeek Studio’s E.X.O: Legend of Wale Williams Volume 1 will be released in bookstores on 19 October, 2021 and then in comic shops on 20 October, 2021.
When the book will be available for fans in Africa is yet to be revealed, however given the limited distribution channels could be a problem for Dark horse and YouNeek. Digital copies could be the best route. Until then…
Check out more https://www.comicsbeat.com/roye-okupe-youneek-studios-dark-horse-interview/
Nookheema Studio’s Afro Warriors is Ready on Google Play
For two years, Cameroonian- based, Nookhema Game Studios, has been hard at work on their game Afro Warriors: Battle of Power.
A fighting game inspired by African legends and mythology, Afro Warriors is a game in the class of Street Fighters and Mortal Kombat that draws on the landscape and martial art techniques of the continent.
Nookhema Game Studios has also created the game with the intention that it be played in eSport tournaments and competitions.
The early access version of the game has now been released on Google Play with plans to get it on Apple Store soon.
Find out more https://gamesindustryafrica.com/2021/09/24/afro-warriors-moves-into-early-access/
NEWS BEYOND AFRICA – Movies/Entertainment
DC Comics’ New Upcoming Documentary
Following a press release on Wednesday, 22 September 2021, Warner Media has announced that DC Comics will be developing a brand new documentary series!
The 3 part docu-series will share the complete 80-year history and legacy of the DC comics, TV shows and movies and storytelling.
Greg Berlanti, who has also executive produced the Arrowverse TV series, will serve as executive producer and whilst Leslie Iwerks and Mark Catalena will co-direct the new documentary which will stream exclusively on HBO Max.
Check out more https://www.slashgear.com/hbo-max-is-getting-a-big-three-part-dc-comics-documentary-series-25692412/