Fantasy of Nivz (trilogy)

The Fantasy of Nivz trilogy is a series of high fantasy adventure television movies following the Nivz universe and story. The films were directed by Ashton Moore and Jonathan Russell, of Spy Fantasy fame. The films aired on RaGE in between the years 2007 and 2014.

Plot
The films follow the adventures of Sylnelis, Marblebelt, Joydark, Pisovrath, and more as they go through the world of Nivz fighting orcs and other creatures in their way to rescue the Elf princess and destroy Jinnun, the God Dragon of the Land.

Home media
Anchor Bay released the films individually in 2010, 2013, and 2016. In 2018, they released the films as a steelbook box set.

Television broadcast
The first film was shown on RaGE at 8:30pm, it received 1.5 million views, the most RaGE has gotten for 2007. The second film was shown on RaGE at 8pm, it received about 5 million viewers. The third film was shown on RaGE at 7pm and the film received 10.5 million viewers, the most a original series ever gotten, and the most RaGE has ever gotten ever in it's lifespan. On the final day of RaGE's broadcasting days, the films were shown in a marathon from 1pm to 7pm. The marathon averaged about 6 million viewers.

Comic book adaptation
Creation Universe bid for the right to create side stories and adaptations of the movie. These lasted from 2008-2015. Typewriter Comics currently has distribution and production rights of all future comic book releases.

Television series
In July of 2018, it was reported that Firebasket Studios was to produce a live action television series based off the trilogy. Jonathan Russel and Ashton Moore is set to return as producers, writers, and directors of some episodes. In January of 2019, it was announced that filming for the series has begun and would last until July of 2019. Post production would take place at Typewriter Productions West, Venga Shanghai, and Firebasket VFX at Firebasket Animation. The series would also premiere on Sundown on Vision in early 2020.