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| channel = ComicBook.com |
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==Production and promotion== |
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The project was first announced indirectly by Michael Rowe through his [[Twitter]] account in 2016.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Captain_Rowe |number=769227379864510464 |date=August 27, 2016 |title=Secret project. Announcement coming soon... #Ninja @ValiantComics @BatintheSun |author=Michael Rowe |access-date=September 28, 2016}}</ref> It was soon announced that a Ninjak series was in the works with Rowe announced to portray the character.<ref name="KingRowe">{{cite web|url=http://screenrant.com/michael-rowe-ninjak-valiant/|title= |
The project was first announced indirectly by Michael Rowe through his [[Twitter]] account in 2016.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Captain_Rowe |number=769227379864510464 |date=August 27, 2016 |title=Secret project. Announcement coming soon... #Ninja @ValiantComics @BatintheSun |author=Michael Rowe |access-date=September 28, 2016}}</ref> It was soon announced that a Ninjak series was in the works with Rowe announced to portray the character.<ref name="KingRowe">{{cite web|url=http://screenrant.com/michael-rowe-ninjak-valiant/|title=Arrow's Deadshot Actor to Play Ninjak in Valiant Comics Web Series|publisher=Screen Rant|last=Elvy|first=Craig|date=August 28, 2016|accessdate=September 28, 2016}}</ref> 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 (wrestler)|John Morrison]] had also been cast as [[Bloodshot (comics)|Bloodshot]] and [[Eternal Warrior]], respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/08/29/ninjak-confirmed-as-a-live-action-web-series-to-feature-x-o-manowar-faith-bloodshot-divinity-timewalker-eternal-warrior-and-savage/|title=Ninjak, Confirmed As A Live-Action Web Series, To Feature X-O Manowar, Faith, Bloodshot, Divinity, Timewalker, Eternal Warrior And Savage|publisher=Bleeding Cool|last=Wickline|first=Dan|date=August 29, 2016|accessdate=September 28, 2016}}</ref> [[Derek Theler]] soon joined as [[X-O Manowar]] as well as Kevin Porter, [[Chantelle Barry]] and Nicola Posener.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/09/13/more-ninjak-pieces-fall-into-place-as-derek-theler-joins-cast-and-first-image-is-released/|title=More Ninjak Pieces Fall Into Place As Derek Theler Joins Cast And First Image Is Released|publisher=Bleeding Cool|last=Wickline|first=Dan|date=September 13, 2016|accessdate=September 28, 2016}}</ref> A trailer was released at [[New York Comic Con]] along with the announcement of the remaining cast.<ref name="Cast">{{cite web|url=http://comicbook.com/2016/09/28/ninjak-first-official-look-at-nycc/|title=Ninjak First Official Look At NYCC|publisher=ComicBook.com|last=Mueller|first=Matthew|date=September 28, 2016|accessdate=September 28, 2016}}</ref> 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.<ref name="premiere" /> |
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Latest revision as of 03:11, 20 May 2024
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| Based on | Characters by Valiant Comics |
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| Story by | Aaron Schoenke |
| Directed by | Aaron Schoenke |
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| Composer | Sean Schoenke |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Cinematography | Joey Rassool |
| Editor | Aaron Schoenke |
| Running time | 72 minutes |
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| Network | ComicBook.com |
| Release | April 21 – April 26, 2018 |
Ninjak vs The Valiant Universe is an American superhero action film based on characters appearing in Valiant Comics. The film stars Michael Rowe as the titular Ninjak who must do battle against his former allies, all of whom are superheroes in their own right. Originally produced as a six-episode series in April 2018, it was released as a single film on Valiant Comics' YouTube page on March 26, 2020, as promotion for Bloodshot.[1][2]
Premise
[edit]Colin King / Ninjak is MI6's deadliest intelligence operative and weapons expert. When the ruthless assassin Roku exploits his greatest weakness, Ninjak is forced to betray his closest allies. Now, on the run, he must face off against the most powerful heroes known to man for a high-octane, take-no-prisoners trial by fire more perilous and more unpredictable than any he's faced before.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Michael Rowe as Colin King / Ninjak[3]
- John Hennigan as Gilad Anni-Padda / Eternal Warrior[4]
- Chantelle Barry as Angelina Alcott / Roku[4]
- Ciera Foster as Amanda Mckee / Livewire[4]
- Kevin Porter as Aram Anni-Padda / Armstrong[4]
- Alex Meglei as Obadiah "Obie" Archer / Archer
- Damion Poitier as Jack Boniface / Shadowman
- Craig Young as Neville Alcott
- Jason David Frank as Ray Garrison / Bloodshot[4]
- Derek Theler as Aric of Dacia / X-O Manowar[4]
Guest
[edit]- Tatiana DeKhtyar as Colonel Capshaw[4]
- Katelyn Statton as Susan Alcott
- Carlie Larson as Jillian Alcott
- Nicola Posener as Agent Vivien[4]
- Aaron Schoenke as Nicodemo Darque / Master Darque
- Andre Gordon as Neville Allcott's Assistant
Production and promotion
[edit]The project was first announced indirectly by Michael Rowe through his Twitter account in 2016.[5] It was soon announced that a Ninjak series was in the works with Rowe announced to portray the character.[3] 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.[6] Derek Theler soon joined as X-O Manowar as well as Kevin Porter, Chantelle Barry and Nicola Posener.[7] A trailer was released at New York Comic Con along with the announcement of the remaining cast.[4] 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.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gomez, Emmanuel (April 18, 2018). "Official Debut Date For Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe". Latino Review Media. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- ^ Comics, Valiant (March 26, 2020). "NINJAK VS THE VALIANT UNIVERSE - From Valiant Entertainment and Bat In the Sun Productions". YouTube. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- ^ 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.