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 – Animation/Digital Art
Who is Formation Animation?
Founded by Dr Farayi Chinyanga, South African- based Formation Animation is an animation studio with a dream to bring world-class African content to the world.
Their vision to redefine African animation and create something unique has led to the creation of the animated series, Azania Rises.
Azania Rises Tells An Afro-futuristic Epic
A sci-fi tale, Azania Rises is set in the year 2070 after all 54 nation in Africa have united and become a single nation called Azania.
The series chronicles a unit of Azanian peacekeepers that traverse the world offering humanitarian aid but are thwarted in their efforts by factions seeking to divide the nation.
Watch the short film https://youtu.be/HRd3jyVpR6o
Having been in development since 2019, the project is still underway with several trailers, short films and WIPs (Work in progress) videos, available to check out on their YouTube page.
Check out more https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjoUs9wS2VZgQqnfYtWOkQ
Fak’ugesi’s Virtual 3D Gallery
Renowned for showcasing innovative creations in digital arts, animation, technology and VR and augmented reality across Africa, Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation have decided to create a virtual gallery to continue doing just that.
The virtual 3D gallery space will profile the contemporary work of 40 digital artists within Africa and the diaspora.
Among the exhibitions will be Dierdre Jantes folktale series, Stories in the Wind and Formation Animations afro-futuristic epic, Azania Rises. Outcomes of the Fak’ugesi Labs will also be exhibited.
The gallery space is available to view until 4 January 2022.
Find out more https://bubblegumclub.co.za/art/fakugesi-honours-digital-african-and-diasporic-artist-with-new-virtual-3d-gallery-space/
NEWS BEYOND AFRICA – Animation/Entertainment
Dr. Strange In The Multiverse of Madness Trailer is Here!
Marvel has finally graced fans with the trailer for the highly anticipated sequel to Dr. Strange.
Although audiences have had the opportunity to glimpse the surgeon-turned-warlock in subsequent Marvel films, this is the first time they will see him, once again, in a standalone film.
Watch the trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GCPx_kfBGY
Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is scheduled for release in May 2022.
Check out more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG7e6vgf2No