Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe

American superhero action film

Superhero
Action

Based onCharacters
by Valiant ComicsScreenplay by

Aaron Schoenke
Sean Schoenke
Joe Harris
Andrew Rowe

Story byAaron SchoenkeDirected byAaron SchoenkeStarring

Michael Rowe
John Hennigan
Chantelle Barry
Ciera Foster
Kevin Porter
Alex Meglei
Damion Poitier
Craig Young
Derek Theler

ComposerSean SchoenkeCountry of originUnited StatesOriginal languageEnglishNo. of episodes6ProductionProducers

Aaron Schoenke
Sean Schoenke
Dinesh Shamdasani
Josh Johns

CinematographyJoey RassoolEditorAaron SchoenkeRunning time72 minutesProduction companies

Valiant Digital
Bat in the Sun Productions

Original releaseNetworkComicBook.comReleaseApril 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

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

Main

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

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

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

^ ^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 26, 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.

External links

Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe at IMDb

Valiant Comics

Valiant Universe (1992–1994)

Valiant universe publications	Archer & Armstrong Armorines Bloodshot Eternal Warrior Geomancers H.A.R.D. Corps Harbinger Magnus, Robot Fighter Ninjak Outcast Psi Lords PunX Rai The Second Life of Dr. Mirage Secret Weapons Shadowman Solar Timewalker Turok The Visitor X-O Manowar
Miniseries	Unity Chaos Effect
Crossovers	Deathmate Unity
Editors-in-chief	Jim Shooter (1989–1992) Bob Layton (1992–1994)

Acclaim Comics (1994–2004)

Acclaim universe publications	Bloodshot Doctor Tomorrow Eternal Warriors Psi Lords Killer Instinct Magnus, Robot Fighter Ninjak N.I.O. Quantum and Woody Shadowman Sliders Trinity Angels Troublemakers Turok X-O Manowar
Editors-in-chief	Fabian Nicieza (1994–1999) Walter Black (1999–2004)

Valiant Entertainment (2005–present)

Ongoing series	Archer & Armstrong Bloodshot Bloodshot Reborn Doctor Mirage Doctor Tomorrow Eternal Warrior Harbinger Imperium Ivar, Timewalker Livewire Ninjak Quantum and Woody Rai Shadowman Unity Wrath of the Eternal Warrior X-O Manowar
Miniseries	The Death Defying Dr. Mirage The Death Defying Dr. Mirage: Second Lives The Delinquents Secret Weapons Divinity Eternal Warrior: Days of Steel Harbinger: Omegas Faith Quantum and Woody Must Die Roku Shadowman: End Times
Events	Armor Hunters Book of Death Dead Drop Harbinger Wars The Valiant 4001 AD Divinity III: Stalinverse
Editors-in-chief	Dinesh Shamdasani (2005–2018) Warren Simons (2012–2018) Joe Illidge (2018) Robert Meyers (–present)
Adaptations	Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe (2018 web series) Bloodshot (2020 film)