When I created the heroes of Solo Legion my goal was to build a franchise that could entertain audiences in multiple entertainment genres including comics books, cartoons, video games and movies. Inspired by the success of Pixar’s film “The Incredibles” I realized that a new team of super heroes could have an animated feature film be very successful without previously being a long-standing franchise. I decided to apply this principle to my development of Solo Legion. Encouraged by the advice of a friend I took on the challenge of learning the Hollywood style of story-telling and the Hollywood screenplay format from an independent film writer who served as my script coach. After several years of writing and many drafts the script was finally completed. I will begin shopping the film to movie production studios and streaming services after the video game and comic book series are launched in 2022.
“Solo Legion vs. The Octo-Savages” is the tentative title for the animated film. I will provide updates as we move closer to production.
Ryan C. Banks – Creator, Writer and Executive Producer
Summary
“Solo Legion vs. The Octo-Savages” follows Ryan Smith (Amphibian) as he learns to lead a team of heroes in battle the way that he leads his basketball team to the championship. He learns that the only way to win as a team is by putting the team first and putting himself second. Ryan Smith risks losing everything as he tries to balance his romance with Melanie, his celebrity status as a professional basketball player and his secret identity as Amphibian; the leader of Solo Legion.
The poster below is the first action scene of 10 members of Solo Legion as they protect downtown Dallas, Texas from a giant Octo-Savage!
Solo Legion vs. The Octo-Savages
Story
The story begins after Amphibian has recruited all members and established Solo Legion as a new team of heroes. A catastrophic accident happens after the heroes rescue missing civilians from the coils of gigantic Anacondas and Solo Legion is blamed for the destruction. When Amphibian institutes a mandatory, but temporary shutdown of Solo Legion as an organized team the heroes turn their backs on him feeling that he has betrayed their trust and put politics ahead of the moral calling of every hero to save human life regardless of the consequences. Amphibian knows that he must reunite all 20 members of Solo Legion in time to save the citizens of Dallas, Texas and the world from a global invasion by a new, deadly, alien species called Octo-Savages. These vicious monsters discover Earth’s abundant resources, then seek to annihilate humans to become the planet’s dominant species. It will take every member of Solo Legion to defeat the army of Octo-Savages and save downtown Dallas from complete destruction in the greatest battle that Dallas, Texas has ever seen! Every member of Solo Legion will ultimately learn that one hero can win an individual battle, but it takes a team of heroes to win the war.
Storyboards
The following are some of the storyboards for the movie with camera direction and motion arrows.
Giant Sea Monster on the Planet of The Octo-Savages.
Ryan Smith looking out over Downtown Dallas from his balcony.
Ryan Smith in the Amphibian costume.
Hunk and Laser fighting bank robbers.
Ryan Smith dunking the ball over 3 defenders.
Octo-Savages come to earth for the first time.
Fisherman with Octo-Savages in the water beneath him.
Octo-Savages study the Fisherman as his boat sinks after their attack.
Amphibian underwater senses something in the water behind him.
Amphibian tells the Mayor that monsters are in the waters of Lake Dallas.
Ryan Smith and Melanie laughing on the phone.
Amphibian telling Solo Legion about the Octo-Savages.
Ryan Smith and Melanie talking to the Police Chief.
Ryan Smith and Melanie talking the the police who want his autograph.
Solo Legion fighting giant Anacondas in the subway.
The Police Chief ordering the shut down of Solo Legion.
Amphibian informing the team that he will temporarily shut Solo Legion down.
Ryan Smith and Melanie at their wedding reacting to a loud sound.
An Octo-Savage rips through the roof of the church.
Mega Octo-Savage emerging from the water beneath the news helicopter.
Mega Octo-Savage attacks Reunion Ball as Solo Legion fights to save the people inside.
Solo Legion and all Octo-Savages in a huge battle.
Amphibian checking for the portal at the bottom of the lake.
Amphibian looking out over Lake Dallas after inspecting the portal.
Production Updates coming soon!