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(s) Sean Schoenke
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of episodes 6
Production
Producer(s)
  • Aaron Schoenke
  • Sean Schoenke
  • Dinesh Shamdasani
  • Josh Johns
Cinematography Joey Rassool
Editor(s) Aaron Schoenke
Running time 72 minutes
Production company(s)
Release
Original network ComicBook.com
Picture format 1080i HDTV
Original release April 21 – April 26, 2018
External links
Ninjak vs. The Valiant Universe - ComicBook.com

Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe is an American superhero action 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 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

Main

Guest

  • 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.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Gomez, Emmanuel (April 18, 2018). "Official Debut Date For Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe". Latino Review Media. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  2. 1 2 Elvy, Craig (August 28, 2016). "Arrow's Deadshot Actor to Play Ninjak in Valiant Comics Web Series". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Mueller, Matthew (September 28, 2016). "Ninjak First Official Look At NYCC". ComicBook.com. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  4. ↑ Michael Rowe [@Captain_Rowe] (August 27, 2016). "Secret project. Announcement coming soon... #Ninja @ValiantComics @BatintheSun" (Tweet). Retrieved September 28, 2016 – via Twitter.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ 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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