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{{short description|American superhero action film}}
{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| show_name = Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe
| image = Ninjakvs-titlecard.png
| image = Ninjakvs-titlecard.png
| genre = {{Plainlist|
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| genre = {{Plainlist|
* [[Superhero fiction|Superhero]]
* [[Superhero fiction|Superhero]]
* [[Action fiction|Action]]
* [[Action fiction|Action]]
}}
}}
| creator =
| creator =
| director = Aaron Schoenke
| director = Aaron Schoenke
| based_on = Characters<br>by [[Valiant Comics]]
| based_on = Characters<br>by [[Valiant Comics]]
| screenplay = {{Plainlist|
| screenplay = {{Plainlist|
*[[Aaron Schoenke]]
*[[Aaron Schoenke]]
*Sean Schoenke
*Sean Schoenke
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*Andrew Rowe
*Andrew Rowe
}}
}}
| story = Aaron Schoenke
| story = Aaron Schoenke
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Michael Rowe (actor)|Michael Rowe]]
* [[Michael Rowe (actor)|Michael Rowe]]
* [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Hennigan]]
* [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Hennigan]]
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* [[Derek Theler]]
* [[Derek Theler]]
}}
}}
| theme_music_composer =
| theme_music_composer =
| composer = Sean Schoenke
| composer = Sean Schoenke
| country = United States
| country = United States
| language = English
| language = English
| num_seasons =
| num_seasons =
| num_episodes = 6
| num_episodes = 6
| list_episodes =
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer =
| executive_producer =
| producer = {{Plainlist|
| producer = {{Plainlist|
*Aaron Schoenke
*Aaron Schoenke
*Sean Schoenke
*Sean Schoenke
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*Josh Johns
*Josh Johns
}}
}}
| location =
| location =
| cinematography = Joey Rassool
| cinematography = Joey Rassool
| editor = Aaron Schoenke
| editor = Aaron Schoenke
| camera =
| camera =
| runtime = 72 minutes
| runtime = 72 minutes
| channel = ComicBook.com
| channel = ComicBook.com
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| company = {{Plainlist|
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]]
| audio_format =
| company = {{Plainlist|
*[[Valiant Entertainment|Valiant Digital]]
*[[Valiant Entertainment|Valiant Digital]]
*Bat in the Sun Productions
*Bat in the Sun Productions
}}
}}
| first_aired = April 21, 2018
| first_aired = {{Start date|2018|04|21}}
| last_aired = April 26, 2018
| last_aired = {{End date|2018|04|26}}
| website = http://comicbook.com/category/ninjak-vs-the-valiant-universe
| related =
| related =
| website_title = Ninjak vs. The Valiant Universe - ComicBook.com
}}
}}
'''''Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe''''' is an American [[superhero fiction|superhero]] [[action fiction|action]] [[web television]] series based on characters appearing in [[Valiant Comics]]. The series stars [[Michael Rowe (actor)|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 and was later released as a single film.<ref name="premiere">{{cite web|url=https://lrmonline.com/news/official-debut-date-for-ninjak-vs-the-valiant-universe/|title=Official Debut Date For Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe|website=Latino Review Media|last=Gomez|first=Emmanuel|date=April 18, 2018|accessdate=April 18, 2018}}</ref>
'''''Ninjak vs The Valiant Universe''''' is an American [[superhero fiction|superhero]] [[action film]] based on characters appearing in [[Valiant Comics]]. The film stars [[Michael Rowe (actor)|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 (film)|''Bloodshot'']].<ref name="premiere">{{cite web|url=https://lrmonline.com/news/official-debut-date-for-ninjak-vs-the-valiant-universe/|title=Official Debut Date For Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe|website=Latino Review Media|last=Gomez|first=Emmanuel|date=April 18, 2018|accessdate=April 18, 2018}}</ref><ref name="film">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA8YHf-zXsk|title=NINJAK VS THE VALIANT UNIVERSE - From Valiant Entertainment and Bat In the Sun Productions|website=[[YouTube]]|last=Comics|first=Valiant|date=March 26, 2020|accessdate=March 26, 2020}}</ref>


==Premise==
==Premise==
[[Ninjak|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.
[[Ninjak|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==
==Cast==
===Main===
===Main===
* [[Michael Rowe (actor)|Michael Rowe]] as [[Ninjak|Colin King / Ninjak]]<ref name="KingRowe" />
* [[Michael Rowe (actor)|Michael Rowe]] as [[Ninjak|Colin King / Ninjak]]<ref name="KingRowe" />
* [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Hennigan]] as [[Eternal Warrior|Eternal Warrior]]<ref name="Cast" />
* [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Hennigan]] as [[Eternal Warrior|Gilad Anni-Padda / Eternal Warrior]]<ref name="Cast" />
* [[Chantelle Barry]] as Roku<ref name="Cast" />
* [[Chantelle Barry]] as [[Roku (comics)|Angelina Alcott / Roku]]<ref name="Cast" />
* Ciera Foster as [[Livewire (Valiant Comics)|Livewire]]<ref name="Cast" />
* Ciera Foster as [[Livewire (Valiant Comics)|Amanda Mckee / Livewire]]<ref name="Cast" />
* Kevin Porter as [[Archer & Armstrong|Armstrong]]<ref name="Cast" />
* Kevin Porter as [[Archer & Armstrong|Aram Anni-Padda / Armstrong]]<ref name="Cast" />
* Alex Meglei as [[Archer & Armstrong|Archer]]
* Alex Meglei as [[Archer & Armstrong|Obadiah "Obie" Archer / Archer]]
* [[Damion Poitier]] as [[Shadowman (comics)|Shadowman]]
* [[Damion Poitier]] as [[Shadowman (comics)|Jack Boniface / Shadowman]]
* [[Craig Robert Young|Craig Young]] as Neville Alcott
* [[Craig Robert Young|Craig Young]] as Neville Alcott
* [[Jason David Frank]] as [[Bloodshot (comics)|Ray Garrison / Bloodshot]]<ref name="Cast" />
* [[Jason David Frank]] as [[Bloodshot (comics)|Ray Garrison / Bloodshot]]<ref name="Cast" />
* [[Derek Theler]] as [[X-O Manowar|X-O Manowar]]<ref name="Cast" />
* [[Derek Theler]] as [[X-O Manowar|Aric of Dacia / X-O Manowar]]<ref name="Cast" />


===Guest===
===Guest===
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* Katelyn Statton as Susan Alcott
* Katelyn Statton as Susan Alcott
* Carlie Larson as Jillian Alcott
* Carlie Larson as Jillian Alcott
* Nicola Posener as Agent Vivien<ref name="Cast" />
* Nicola Posener as Agent Vivien<ref name="Cast" />
* [[Aaron Schoenke]] as [[Master Darque|Nicodemo Darque / Master Darque]]
*[[Andre Gordon]] as Neville Allcott's Assistant


==Production and promotion==
==Production and promotion==
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" />
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" />


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:11, 20 May 2024

Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe
Genre
Based onCharacters
by Valiant Comics
Screenplay by
Story byAaron Schoenke
Directed byAaron Schoenke
Starring
ComposerSean Schoenke
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes6
Production
Producers
  • Aaron Schoenke
  • Sean Schoenke
  • Dinesh Shamdasani
  • Josh Johns
CinematographyJoey Rassool
EditorAaron Schoenke
Running time72 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkComicBook.com
ReleaseApril 21 (2018-04-21) –
April 26, 2018 (2018-04-26)

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

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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

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Main

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Guest

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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.[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

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  1. ^ a b Gomez, Emmanuel (April 18, 2018). "Official Debut Date For Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe". Latino Review Media. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  2. ^ Comics, Valiant (March 26, 2020). "NINJAK VS THE VALIANT UNIVERSE - From Valiant Entertainment and Bat In the Sun Productions". YouTube. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Michael Rowe [@Captain_Rowe] (August 27, 2016). "Secret project. Announcement coming soon... #Ninja @ValiantComics @BatintheSun" (Tweet). Retrieved September 28, 2016 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
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