Released over the duration of eight weeks on Machinima, the Mortal Kombat: Legacy digital series is set for distribution via various outlets including iTunes, Xbox Live and Playstation Network next month according to ComingSoon.net. Helmed by director, Kevin Tancharoen the series has met much critical praise and positive community reactions. Full article on the series can be found here.

Mortal Kombat: Legacy: This original live-action new media series from Warner Premiere and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution is directed by Kevin Tancharoen (Fame); stars Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager) as Sonya Blade, Michael Jai White (The Dark Knight) as Major Jackson “Jax” Briggs and Darren Shahlavi (300) as Kano; is based on the video game Mortal Kombat, created by Ed Boon; and takes gamers deep into the history of the warriors they know and love. Mortal Kombat: Legacy can be viewed on Machinima.com and will be available for download via iTunes, Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network starting July 18th.

The ninth and final episode of this series has been psotponed [Full Story] until Comic Con which commences for four days beginning on July 21st and continues through till the 24th.

No word on pricing has been announced yet to own the entire series personally but we will endeavour to inform you when any details emerge! Keep up to date with all things Mortal Kombat related by following us over on Twitter at @MK_Online or by liking us over on our Facebook Page.

Think you've got a news story? Send your submissions to our MKO Newslead.