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View all search resultsMarvel's Avengers may bring in billions at the box office but Indonesia is taking on the likes of Captain America and Iron Man with its own superhero franchise, tapping into growing global demand for diverse characters.
Too bad: What would have been a sharp commentary on contemporary issues and even an emotionally resonant superhero origin tale somehow turns into a bloated visual fest that chooses big ambitions and heavy-handedness over the strong development of the titular hero's mythology.
Entertainment company Bumilangit shared its condolences on Thursday by posting a special illustration of its superhero characters, including Gundala, Aquanus, Sri Asih, Godam and Si Buta dari Gua Hantu (Warrior from the Ghost Cave), paying their respects to the late cartoonist.
In addition to the films, the companies also announced the casting for other characters in the Bumilangit cinematic universe, including Nicholas Saputra as Aquanus, Dian Sastro as Dewi Api, Zara JKT48 as Virgo and Hannah Al Rashid as Camar.
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