Disney Greenlights Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire Anthology Series

During a special presentation at the Annecy Festival in France, Disney announced a brand new anthology series of animated films set to be released on Disney+ in late 2022.

This new 10-part anthology series brings together many of the top animated creators from across six African nations to produce action-packed sci-fi and fantasy stories that will present bold visions of advanced technology, aliens, spirits and monsters imagined from uniquely African perspectives.

Oscar-winning director Peter Ramsey (“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”) will serve as executive producer on the project, with Tendayi Nyeke and Anthony Silverston as supervising producers.

Over 70 creators submitted their projects for this series, with the shortlist reduced to 15, before being cut to the final 10, which include:

• Ahmed Teilab (Egypt)
• Simangaliso “Panda” Sibaya and Malcolm Wope (South Africa)
• Terence Maluleke and Isaac Mogajane (South Africa)
• Ng’endo Mukii (Kenya)
• Shofela Coker (Nigeria)
• Nthato Mokgata and Terence Neale (South Africa)
• Pious Nyenyewa and Tafadzwa Hove (Zimbabwe)
• Tshepo Moche (South Africa)
• Raymond Malinga (Uganda)
• Lesego Vorster (South Africa)

Each short will be around 10 minutes long and when released together, will be a feature-length anthology of original animation that will be released on Disney+ over the world.

After enjoying the peak cinema of Spiderman Across The Spiderverse get ready to enjoy Peter Ramsey’s next animated masterpiece.

Inspired by Africa’s diverse histories and cultures,Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, an Original Anthology Series premieres July 5 on Disney+.