News on 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/Comics
Pre-order the New Edition of Malika Now!
Malika Warrior Queen is back!
As part of their groundbreaking publishing deal with the entertainment publishers, Nigerian- based, YouNeek Studios will be releasing their Dark Horse Comics edition of Malika Warrior Queen this September.
Set in ancient West Africa, Malika: Warrior Queen is a historical fantasy about a queen and military commander attempting to restore peace in her divided kingdom Azzaz.
Pre order this new edition, and be part of an action packed adventure filled with history, drama, romance and dragons.
Check out https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3007-985/Malika-Warrior-Queen-Volume-1-TPB
Meet Aly Alaa
Hailing from Alexandria, Egypt Aly Alaa is self taught illustrator, graphic designer and concept artist of great talent.
Alaa has used his skills in digital art to work for numerous humanitarian and relief organizations, including Egyptian Red Crescent, Oxfa, and World Health Organization.
His surreal artwork borders on the fantastical and futuristic, inviting the viewer to look closer and contemplate deeply.
Check out his work here https://www.behance.net/aaArtworks
NEWS BEYOND AFRICA – Movies/Entertainment
Mark Your Calendars for Marvel’s What If?
Featuring MCU level action, What If?, is an upcoming animated series that re-imagines famous events from the much loved Marvel movies. Focusing on different MCU heroes such as Peggy Carter, Killmonger and Doctor Strange, this series takes viewers on an unexpected journey and urges us to ask the question what if?
Featuring the voices of MCU veterans Chris Evan, Hayley Atwell, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston, audiences are in for an adventure with this series.
Mark your calendars for the new adventure that is scheduled for release on 11 August, 2021, exclusively on Disney Plus.
Check out more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2PWjulIRPY
A New Batgirl Movie is in the Works
If you haven’t heard yet, there is a new Batgirl film in the works!
Actress Leslie Grace has been cast as the film’s protagonist whilst negotiations are in progress to have Oscar-winning actor, J.K Simmons, reprise his role as Commissioner Gordon James Gordon.
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (Bad Boys for Life) are set to direct the new film whilst Christina Hodson, the writer behind DC’s Birds of Prey and the upcoming Flash film, will be heading the script.
Batgirl is set to be released sometime in 2022 on WarnerMedia’s streaming service, HBO Max. Find out more https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/batgirl-jk-simmons-dceu/
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