Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe
Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe | |
---|---|
Genre | |
Based on | Characters by Valiant Comics |
Screenplay by |
|
Story by | Aaron Schoenke |
Directed by | Aaron Schoenke |
Starring |
|
Composer | Sean Schoenke |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 6 |
Production | |
Producers |
|
Cinematography | Joey Rassool |
Editor | Aaron Schoenke |
Running time | 11–22 minutes |
Production companies |
|
Original release | |
Network | ComicBook.com |
Release | April 21 – April 26, 2018 |
Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe is an action-superhero web television series based on characters appearing in Valiant Comics. The series stars Michael Rowe as the titular Ninjak who must do battle against his former allies, all of whom are superheroes in their own right. It was initially released as six episodes on ComicBook.com, with the first episode premiering April 21, 2018 and the rest of the episodes premiering daily.[1]
Premise
Colin King (a.k.a. Ninjak) is forced to confront his allies after one of his greatest enemies, Roku, exploits his greatest weakness.
Cast
Main
Guest
- Derek Theler as X-O Manowar[3]
- Jason David Frank as Bloodshot[3]
- John Morrison as Eternal Warrior[3]
- Chantelle Barry as Roku[3]
- Craig Robert Young as Neville Alcott
- Ciera Foster as Livewire[3]
- Kevin Porter as Armstrong[3]
- Alex Meglei as Archer
- Damion Poitier as Shadowman
- Tatiana DeKhtyar as Colonel Capshaw[3]
- Katelyn Statton as Susan Alcott
- Carlie Larson as Jillian Alcott
- Nicola Posener as Agent Vivien[3]
Production and promotion
The project was first announced indirectly by Michael Rowe through his Twitter account in 2016.[4] It was soon announced that a Ninjak series was in the works with Rowe announced to portray the character.[2] Soon after, it was announced that many of the mainstays of the Valiant Universe would be featured including Armstrong of Archer & Armstrong, Timewalker, Faith, Divinity and Savage. Jason David Frank and John Morrison had also been cast as Bloodshot and Eternal Warrior, respectively.[5] Derek Theler soon joined as X-O Manowar as well as Kevin Porter, Chantelle Barry and Nicola Posener.[6] A trailer was released at New York Comic Con along with the announcement of the remaining cast.[3] On April 18, 2018, it was announced that the series would premiere on the website ComicBook.com on April 21, 2018, with the remaining five episodes premiering daily.[7]
References
- ^ Gomez, Emmanuel (April 18, 2018). "Official Debut Date For Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe". Latino Review Media. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- ^ a b Elvy, Craig (August 28, 2016). "Arrow's Deadshot Actor to Play Ninjak in Valiant Comics Web Series". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Mueller, Matthew (September 28, 2016). "Ninjak First Official Look At NYCC". ComicBook.com. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^ Michael Rowe [@Captain_Rowe] (August 27, 2016). "Secret project. Announcement coming soon... #Ninja @ValiantComics @BatintheSun" (Tweet). Retrieved September 28, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ Wickline, Dan (August 29, 2016). "Ninjak, Confirmed As A Live-Action Web Series, To Feature X-O Manowar, Faith, Bloodshot, Divinity, Timewalker, Eternal Warrior And Savage". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^ Wickline, Dan (September 13, 2016). "More Ninjak Pieces Fall Into Place As Derek Theler Joins Cast And First Image Is Released". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^ Gomez, Emmanuel (April 18, 2018). "Official Debut Date For Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe". Latino Review Media. Retrieved April 18, 2018.