Tag: Ava DuVernay

First Look at The CW’s Naomi Series

Ben Odinson

Recently, we got our first official image of Kaci Walfall as Naomi McDuffie for the upcoming CW series, Naomi. The first promotional image is a homage to the Jamal Campbell cover for issue one. I can say that it was a nice choice using this as the image to get fans’ attention and even newcomers.   Now, those who do not know, Naomi was a six issue mini-series from DC Comics. The series featured artist, Jamal Campbell providing the artwork for the entire run. Whereas, both Brian Michael Bendis and…

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Tom King to Co-Write ‘The New Gods’ Film’s Screeplay

Pak Hanu

The Wrap has reported that comic book writer Tom King will be working as the co-writer on DC’s “The New Gods.” He will be working alongside Ava DuVernay, who was confirmed to be the director on the project last year. Tom King is best known for his work on Batman and Mister Miracle. For those who are unaware, the New Gods are natives to two planets in the DC universe known as New Genesis and Apokolips. New Genesis is an utopia ruled by the Highfather, while Apokolips is a world filled of chaos ruled by the powerful Darkseid. The residents of both planets…

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The Drop Episode 31: It’s Coming!

Jeremias De Leon

On this week’s The Drop a certain game was announced to be coming to the west and xaos is super excited about it. Can you tell what game it is? I bet it is really vague and subtle, only those with a keen eye can tell which game it is. Also there was some other hype bits of news like DC’s New Gods receiving a movie, as well as a director and writer being named. In addition, there are some cool fighting game news in the announcement of Geralt for…

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Ava DuVernay to Direct DC’s “New Gods”

Pak Hanu

It has recently been reported via various media outlets that Ava DuVernay is set to direct DC’s “New Gods,”  which is the latest project in the DC Extended Universe. It has also been revealed that Kario Salem is set to to be the head writer for the project. The film is based on the comic series with the same name by Jack Kirby that was released in 1971.  The New Gods have also appeared in other various comic storylines throughout the years. For those who are unaware, the New Gods are natives to two planets in the DC universe known as New…

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