Superman Versus The Ku Klux Klan by Rick Bowers

This month is also the 40th anniversary of Superman, the Warner Bros classic starring Christopher Reeve, and first of seven Man of Steel films released by the studio. Shankar said the radio shows are public domain so there will be no trademark issues with Warner Bros or its DC Entertainment division, which this year is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Superman, its signature property. This story shows the power of the superhero mythology and it’s tangible impact on the physical world.” He added: “Superheroes operate outside the scope of law and offer us hope that someone will rise up and protect us when government and other institutions cannot or will not. “Fandom was built on a blueprint of mortality and the stories of people grappling with godlike power are more relevant now in the age of limitless technology than before,” said Shankar. He said those messages historically inform many comics and video games and are needed now more than ever. Shankar is also know for his unauthorized “Bootleg Universe” productions, such as Power/Rangers, the popular 2015 video which ran into copyright issues and was pulled down online.ĭespite the clouded fair-use issues, Shankar sees himself as a champion of making entertainment with strong moral messages. Shankar’s Castlevania has been renewed for a third season and has been a success with fans of the video game.

The story tracks the post-WWII resurgence by the Klan, which often acted while law enforcement turned a blind eye. This true-to-life story follows Stetson Kennedy, who infiltrated the Klan in 1946 and, in an unlikely alliance, worked with the Anti-Defamation League and the producers of The Adventures of Superman radio show to expose the cult’s activities. The Ku Klux Klan, based on the book of the same name by Rick Bowers. Last month, PaperChase Films ( The Kindergarten Teacher, Skin) announced Shankar would partner with the company and Marc Rosen ( Sense 8, The After) to develop Superman Vs.

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Superman Versus The Ku Klux Klan by Rick Bowers