Raising dion short film

Based on the 2015 comic book and short film by dennis liu, it follows a widowed mother whos working to raise her son on her own as he begins exhibiting supernatural powers following her husbands death. Raising dion is a short film, 2 minutes and 39 seconds in length. Jordan produces and stars in the raising dion trailer as the father of a boy who begins to develop superpowers to the chagrin of his single mom. Raising dion is based on the dennis liu comic book and short film of the same name. Netflix has given a 10episode series order to a scifi family drama raising dion, based on a short film and comic book by director dennis liu.

Raising dion is an american superhero science fiction web television series produced by michael b. Oct 10, 2019 thats why, after coming up with the idea for raising dion, he created a oneissue comic and a twominute short film to drum up interest for a liveaction adaptation in 2015. Netflixs raising dion tells a superhero origin story from a. It also has done something very unique and special. The original short film is exceptional in highlighting the plight of the black single mother, while delivering a heartfelt message of love, and drawing. A superhero film where black people are front and center, and just when my high from black panther had begun to wear off. Oct 05, 2017 netflix has given a 10episode straighttoseries order to hourlong scifi, family drama, raising dion, based on commercial and music video director dennis lius short film about an africana. Raising dion is the brainchild of commercial and music video director dennis liu, who directed the short film which became a viral sensation. Dennis lius newest superhero is a shapeshifting teenage. Raising dion is the brainchild of commercial and music video director dennis liu, who created the comic book and directed the short film, which became a viral sensation. Dennis lius newest superhero is a shapeshifting teenage girl. Raising dion season 1 is my first exposure to the story. Jan 02, 2020 raising dion is based on the dennis liu comic book and short film of the same name.

In order to study his progress, nicole films her son 247 with the help of her friend, pat, who is an aspiring filmmaker. Raising dion, a comic series about a young black boy with superpowers, is being. Get an exclusive first look at the trailer for netflixs raising dion, a comic book drama costarring michael b. Following more than a yearlong process, netflix is moving forward with superhero family drama raising dion based on the short film and comic book of. Netflix orders superhero family drama raising dion w. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the imdb app on your smartphone or tablet. Netflix has given a 10episode straighttoseries order to hourlong scifi, family drama, raising dion, based on commercial and music video director dennis lius short film about an africana. All the fans are excited since the big announcement that marvels michael b jordan was working on a netflix series, in which he is both acting and producing. Recently, liu debuted a short film introducing ling and her world, which explains that she is a which get it. Netflix has ordered a 10episode season of raising dion. With dennis lius superhero property raising dion about to premiere on netflix, the filmmaker has shared a new short film titled ling following a young asianamerican girl who grew as a fan of comic book superheroes, the short film has ling discover an animated fox voiced by randall park from always be my maybe in her washing machine unlocking her latent magical abilities after. Why the new trailer for netflixs raising dion feels. Netflixs raising dion trailer exclusive first look ign.

Raising dion, which is based on dennis lius comic book and short film of the same name, follows sevenyearold dion, a boy who has inherited super powers from his dad. A widowed single mom discovers that her son has super powers and tries to figure out how to raise him safely and responsibly. Thats why, after coming up with the idea for raising dion, he created a oneissue comic and a twominute short film to drum up interest for a liveaction adaptation in 2015. A young boy one day learns that he can do magic but soon realizes he has superpowers. Sep 18, 2019 an adaptation of the 2015 short film and comic book of the same name created by dennis liu and illustrated by jason piperberg, raising dion depicts the innately unconventional parenting task of a. Nicole, raises her 7 year old son, dion, who has superpowers. Sep, 2019 today were featuring netflixs new superhero drama raising dion, executive produced by michael b. In january 2020, netflix renewed the series for a second season. The streaming giant has greenlit raising dion for a 10episode, straighttoseries order. Raising dion is based on a 2015 short film which, at the same time, is based on a comic book illustrated by jason piperberg and created by dennis liu. Inspired by a short film and a comic book from filmmaker dennis liu, chasing dion follows nicole, a woman raising her son dion in the aftermath of the death of husband played by jordan. It only took a couple of years later before netflix ordered the series for themselves. Netflix orders superhero family drama raising dion w michael. Sep 21, 2019 with dennis lius superhero property raising dion about to premiere on netflix, the filmmaker has shared a new short film titled ling following a young asianamerican girl who grew as a fan of comic book superheroes, the short film has ling discover an animated fox voiced by randall park from always be my maybe in her washing machine unlocking her latent magical abilities after.

Oct 04, 2019 netflixs familyfriendly superhero adaptation raising dion is a charming, if flawed, affair. The adventure fantasy series, raising dion is a familyfriendly superhero centric scifi drama that is streamed on netflix. Netflixs raising dion tells a superhero origin story from. While his special abilities are exciting and cool, its also something he knows scares his mom, nicole. Sep 27, 2019 with raising dion, a series based on the comic book and short film of the same name, there is not much brand recognition, but an intriguing trailer and the involvement of michael b. Jordan, and based on the comic and short film adaptation by dennis liu.

Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Sep 18, 2019 get an exclusive first look at the trailer for netflixs raising dion, a comic book drama costarring michael b. Today were featuring netflixs new superhero drama raising dion, executive produced by michael b. Oct 05, 2017 netflix has given a 10episode series order to a scifi family drama raising dion, based on a short film and comic book by director dennis liu. Jordan among many at the producers table, who all clearly had care and a vision for the material at hand. Based on the 2015 short film by dennis liu, it was slated. It was written and directed by dennis liu, and released on 26 august 2015 as a tie in to the comic book. The series was originally adapted into a short film in 2015 and gained plenty of online popularity. A widowed single mother has no choice but to try and figure out a way to raise her son safely even after discovering that he has super powers. Jordan to executive produce and appear in superhero drama raising dion for netflix. Dion warren is a main character and the title character of raising dion.

Set 10 years after the film trilogy, three new characters continue the chase for easy money in stockholm. Jan 02, 2020 raising dion is a netflix original superherodrama series based on the comic book series of the same name by author dennis liu. Jordan and being developed by dennis liu who wrote and directed the original short film and wrote the subsequent comic series of the same name. Based on the comic book and short film of the same name by dennis liu, the comingofage superhero story raising dion is being adapted by netflix the series follows a young boy who develops a mysterious array of superpowers while being raised by his single mother shortly after the sudden death of his father. In order to study his progress, nicole films her son 247 with the help of her friend, pat, who is a.

The show was based on the 2015 comic book and short film of the same name by dennis liu. Netflix has given a 10episode straighttoseries order to hourlong scifi, family drama, raising dion, based on commercial and music video director dennis lius short film about an. Raising dion is an american superhero drama web television series that premiered october 4, 2019 on netflix. Netflix orders black superhero family drama raising dion.

Raising dion is one of netflixs latest original series, and its an exciting riff on the superhero genre. Raising dion tv series 2019 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Raising dion follows the everyday life of a single black mother raising a son laden with superhuman abilities. That was the premise of the comic book raising dion, which is now set to be adapted into a new series for netflix. Its a fun and thrilling contemporary adventure, but above all, raising dion is a breath of fresh air in a beloved genre. The movie plays out as a trailer for the comic book. An adaptation of the 2015 short film and comic book of the same name created by dennis liu and illustrated by jason piperberg, raising dion depicts the.

Life was hard enough keeping up with the bills, let alone trying to keep track of her sons invisibility, plasma powers, and telekinesis. It is based on the 2015 comic book and short film of the same name by dennis liu. Jordan about a single black mother raising her superpowered son as the government attempts to take him and use his abilities for their own nefarious purposesor as we know it, standard government stuff. Oct 05, 2017 what would you do if your child was a superhero, but you werent. Release date, plot, cast and everything you need to know about netflixs upcoming superhero family drama. Based on dennis lius short film, raising dion follows the story of a woman named nicole warren wainwright who is left to raise her son, dion young, after the death of her scientist husband. The show raising dion is based on comic book and short film of liu with the same name. Netflixs familyfriendly superhero adaptation raising dion is a charming, if flawed, affair. Netflix gives series order to scifi family drama raising. R aising dion began as a short film born of comic writer dennis lius desire for a more representative array of. It shows dion slowly developing his powers, and his mothers attempts to handle her sons new abilities.

If the show follows the same premise than the comic, that means that initially, the show wont focus so much on dions powers, but on the implications of raising a child as curious as. With raising dion, a series based on the comic book and short film of the same name, there is not much brand recognition, but an intriguing trailer. Written, directed and based on the comic book by dennis liu, dions mother struggles to teach and protect her sevenyearold son from a world that sees him as a threat. The series is inspired by the eponymous comic book and a short film, which is also named raising dion. I had no idea that it started as a 2015 comic book and a short film. Netflix recently released the trailer for raising dion, an upcoming original series produced by michael b. Raising dion release date, trailer and everything to know. That was the premise of raising dion, which is now set to be adapted for netflix.

Carol barbee serves as showrunnerexecutive producer and wrote the script for episode one. Lius story led to a viral raising dion short film, and now a nineepisode series on netflix. See all related articles create a list related lists from imdb users. The series follows dion jasiah young, a young boy who begins. Sep 18, 2019 based on the comic book and short film of the same name by dennis liu, the comingofage superhero story raising dion is being adapted by netflix the series follows a young boy who develops a mysterious array of superpowers while being raised by his single mother shortly after the sudden death of his father. Based on the newberywinning childrens books, this animated film follows a young boy who runs away to an island to rescue and befriend a baby dragon. Furthermore, while the aforementioned two, and the black panther film, all star grown men as leads, raising dion is notably centered on a young black mother and her young son. Netflix to adapt comic book, viral short film raising. The show was based on the 2015 comic book and short film of the same name by. Raising dion creator debuts short starring a new asian.

It shows dion slowly developing his powers, and his mothers attempts to. Sep 27, 2019 but raising dion is one of those projects that made me feel hopeful. The series follows dion jasiah young, a young boy who begins to show superhuman abilities after the death of. In this stopmotion short film, a bird raised by mice begins to question where she belongs and sets off on a daring journey of selfdiscovery.

Oct 05, 2017 raising dion is the brainchild of commercial and music video director dennis liu, who created the comic book and directed the short film, which became a viral sensation. While his special abilities are exciting and cool, its also something he knows scares his. Raising dion is a netflix original superherodrama series based on the comic book series of the same name by author dennis liu. Raising dion is a television series based on the comic of the same name by dennis liu. Raising dion on netflix season 2 release date, cast and more. Dion is a 7yearold boy who starts to manifest several magical, superherolike abilities.