Bandai Namco has unveiled <strong>HOUR ZERO</strong>, a four-part live-action prequel to <strong>ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE</strong>, starring Josh Holloway, Brandon Routh and Tamlyn Tomita. The series follows three survivors during the opening days of the Republic of Sotoa's invasion of the Federation of Central Usea, with Holloway playing a pilot with nowhere to land, Routh a doctor who saves an enemy, and Tomita a news anchor silenced for revealing the truth. Designed to introduce both newcomers and longtime fans to the series' world, HOUR ZERO will begin streaming exclusively on IGN on <strong>September 15</strong>, with all four episodes released before ACE COMBAT 8 launches on <strong>October 2</strong>; the prequel will also avoid spoilers for the game's campaign.