EFTV - 200 (Crestar and the Knight Stallion)
Hitting a landmark is always special, and I honestly couldn't think of a better way to hit 'Echoes From The Void!' #EFTV '200th' episode than to step into a brand new universe!!!
The incredible Cynthia Amsden is to thank for bringing the world of 'Crestar & The Knight Stallion' to bare, and what a world this is! Being hailed as the world’s first Arab and South Asian superhero duo, it's more than that. This feels like something fresh, something that can (and has) grab the attention of the masses. But like 'Black Panther', it will obviously speak to the Arab and South Asian community, but also everyone else who love great storytelling and interesting characters! SOOOOO, having the chance to sit down with the men behind this groundswell, and the unique way it all started, was a pure delight. Hilarity was had from minute one, and we honestly could have gone longer than the 97 minutes we had at hand! If the passion doesn't convince you, and trailers don't have you wanting more, than the artwork has to be the thing that gets you locked on this brand new rollercoaster of a ride!!!
Crestar and the Knight Stallion is a superhero action adventure introducing a new universe of heroes and villains. Bending and blending genres, this world balances the hilarious and the heroic, the horrific and the heartfelt. This series follows two homegrown heroes that hail from the cities of Detroit and Dearborn, Michigan. Crestar, a battle seasoned vigilante finds a young man named Ali that he believes may be the world’s first superhuman. Already known as the Guardian of Detroit, Crestar trains Ali to join him in his battle against corruption, tyranny and evil…and just like the real world, the villains they will face are more evil than anything fiction can imagine.
Watch the conversation with Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad & Abdallah Jasim: HERE!
Today we have:
Crestar and the Knight Stallion: The Legend Begins
Crestar and the Knight Stallion: The Legend Begins
Release Date: 1st May 2023
Amazon Release Date: 1st July 2026
Creators: Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad, Abdallah Jasim, Darick Robertson
Pages: 124
Credit: Exxodus Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Superhero
Format: Paperback
Cert: PG
Purchase via Amazon: Here.
Synopsis
The epic origin of Crestar and the Knight Stallion! From Darick Robertson, co-creator and executive producer of Amazon’s hit series The Boys, comes the explosive first chapter in a bold new universe of heroes, villains, adventure, and comedy. Created by Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad, Abdallah Jasim, and Najam Syed, Crestar and the Knight Stallion follows two unlikely heroes who forge an unbreakable brotherhood while battling chaos, evil… and overbearing moms. As Detroit burns during the annual chaos of Devil’s Night, a hardened vigilante known as Crestar discovers a miraculous survivor of a deadly factory explosion: Ali, a young man whose emerging powers defy all logic. But as Crestar transforms him into the Knight Stallion, a sinister force known as Devil’s Knight rises with a plan to plunge the city into eternal darkness. With Detroit’s future hanging by a thread, Crestar and the Knight Stallion—joined by billionaire Chris Regle and the AI-driven supercar, the Firebreather—must summon every ounce of courage and teamwork to stop an enemy determined to turn every night into Devil’s Night.
Crestar and the Knight Stallion: Devil's Night
Crestar and the Knight Stallion: Devil's Night
Release Date: 1st May 2023
Amazon Release Date: 1st July 2026
Creators: Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad, Abdallah Jasim, Darick Robertson
Pages: 124
Credit: Exxodus Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Superhero
Format: Paperback
Cert: PG
Purchase via Amazon: Here.
Synopsis
The exciting sequel to Crestar and the Knight Stallion: The Legend Begins. From Darick Robertson, co-creator and executive producer of Amazon’s hit series The Boys, comes an explosive new chapter in a universe where heroes rise, villains lurk in the shadows, and the fate of Detroit hangs by a thread. Created by Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad, Abdallah Jasim, and Najam Syed, Crestar and the Knight Stallion follows the adventures of two unlikely heroes battling chaos, tyranny, and forces beyond imagination. The sinister Devil’s Knight has vowed to tear the city of Detroit apart, unleashing his monstrous enforcer, Demon Prime. To stop them, Crestar and the Knight Stallion must summon every ounce of skill, courage, and teamwork to confront an evil that may prove too powerful for even them to handle. All while making sure Ali’s mom doesn’t kill him first—for missing class, avoiding marriage, and being late to dinner… again.
Watch the conversation with Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad & Abdallah Jasim: HERE!
Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad
Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad
Director, Writer, Actor, Producer, Editor, Comicbook Creator
Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad is an American filmmaker, writer, producer, and founder of Exxodus Pictures. His feature film My Soul to Keep earned more than 55 awards worldwide, including multiple Best Picture and Best Director honors. Ahmad serves as co-creator, executive producer, director, and stars as Crestar in the franchise.
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Instagram: @ajmalzaheerahmad
Abdallah Jasim
Abdallah Jasim
Comedian, Actor, Writer, Comicbook Creator
Abdallah Jasim is an Iraqi-American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and digital creator whose content has amassed millions of followers and views worldwide. He is the co-creator and producer of Crestar and the Knight Stallion and stars as Knight Stallion. Jasim continues to tour internationally as a stand-up comedian while developing original film and television projects through Exxodus Pictures.
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Instagram: @abidjay
TikTok: @abidjay
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Exxodus Pictures
Entertainment Studio
Exxodus Pictures is an entertainment company whose business begins, but does not end at film. Exxodus specializes in the creation and production of high quality entertainment ranging from motion pictures, television, commercial advertising to animation and music.
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