Magnus Rex Originals​​

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Dawnbringer

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Graphic Novel

Animated Film Development

Overview

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Our founder, Derick Tsai, developed and wrote a feature screenplay and graphic novel, Dawnbringer—a rousing, high adventure that’s a heist in an epic fantasy setting. Imagine Mission: Impossible in Middle Earth!

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About

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The story follows a young warrior on a high-stakes mission to recover his clan's stolen energy source before a ruthless queen can use it to conquer the world.

 

Dawnbringer blends heart, humor, and heroics and features hallmarks of both the heist and epic fantasy genres: blockbuster action, an impenetrable fortress, a master plan (that doesn’t quite go according to plan), hi-tech (and magic-infused) gadgets, and, of course, a team of lively and diverse characters.

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Dawnbringer centers on a battle over an unparalleled energy source in a world with dwindling resources that explore themes of letting go of the past, coping with loss, and sacrifice amidst scarcity. At its core, Dawnbringer is a coming-of-age story that asks the big question: “Is a way of life worth preserving if it hurts others?”