The series follows a teenage orphan girl Iyanu (Serah Johnson), from the mythical west African kingdom Yorubaland, who discovers she has magical powers and a destiny. She and her friends Biyi (Okey ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The renowned author will produce the project, a reimagining of the Greek classic story of the 12 labors of Hercules. A Dozen Tough ...

The short 'Hair Love,' which will accompany screenings of 'The Angry Bird Movie 2' in theaters, is the first producing credit for Lion Forge Animation. By Graeme McMillan In May, it was announced that ...

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The creative team behind the record-breaking animated series and upcoming prequel film talks African mythology, authentic casting, and inspiring young creators worldwide. Roye Okupe: Iyanu is, for the ...

Oscar-winning studio Lion Forge Entertainment has secured a $30 million minority investment led by HarbourView Equity Partners, with continued support from the Steward Family and Polarity. The funding ...

Lion Forge Entertainment has partnered with George R.R. Martin (Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon) to adapt Howard Waldrop’s novella A Dozen Tough Jobs as an adult animated film. The novella is a ...

A new teaser trailer has been released for season two of Iyanu, the animated series rooted in Yoruba culture and Nigerian fantasy. The series is based on Roye Okupe’s graphic novel Iyanu: Child of ...