After making his presence felt by voicing the character of Spider-Man Noir in 2018’s Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Nicolas Cage is all set to take this role further in the upcoming live-action series titled Noir bankrolled by MGM+ and Amazon. The character, who is a darker alternate version of Spider-Man during the Great Depression, is part of Earth-90214.
Nicolas Cage in Ghost Rider (image credit: Columbia Pictures)
While there is still a lot of information to be known about the development of this exciting show, sources have learned that Irish star Brendan Gleeson has also been signed on to possibly play a key villain in the series who became popular in 1994’s Spider-Man: The Animated series.
Nicolas Cage Will Play Spider-Man Noir In Upcoming Live- Action Series
Marvel fans were treated to the exciting news about the franchise’s latest venture involving Nicolas Cage. The Leaving Las Vegas...
Nicolas Cage in Ghost Rider (image credit: Columbia Pictures)
While there is still a lot of information to be known about the development of this exciting show, sources have learned that Irish star Brendan Gleeson has also been signed on to possibly play a key villain in the series who became popular in 1994’s Spider-Man: The Animated series.
Nicolas Cage Will Play Spider-Man Noir In Upcoming Live- Action Series
Marvel fans were treated to the exciting news about the franchise’s latest venture involving Nicolas Cage. The Leaving Las Vegas...
- 7/17/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Marvel’s 2019 San Diego Comic-Con panel in Hall H had a lot of exciting announcements for the time. But the most thrilling moment occurred at the end of the presentation when MCU boss Kevin Feige brought onto the stage Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali to announce a new Blade film. The audience erupted in cheers, excited by the idea of seeing the Daywalker onscreen again.
Twenty years earlier, about when the original Blade movie was released, such a response from even comic book fans would have been unthinkable. Not because superhero movies, especially those with Marvel heroes, were not popular. Rather it would have been unthinkable, because Blade was a character obscure even to most comic book readers. There were many who might’ve not even know the character existed until he showed up on Spider-Man: The Animated Series in 1995.
Yet, thanks to two great movies starring a never-cooler Wesley Snipes...
Twenty years earlier, about when the original Blade movie was released, such a response from even comic book fans would have been unthinkable. Not because superhero movies, especially those with Marvel heroes, were not popular. Rather it would have been unthinkable, because Blade was a character obscure even to most comic book readers. There were many who might’ve not even know the character existed until he showed up on Spider-Man: The Animated Series in 1995.
Yet, thanks to two great movies starring a never-cooler Wesley Snipes...
- 6/21/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Imagine. The year is 1994 and you are a huge superhero fan. You sit down to watch your favorite cartoon show, a thrilling battle of good versus evil. In this week’s episode, Charles uses his mental might to clash with a blue enemy who promises to be his friend.
The cheesy voice-acting and choppy animation doesn’t disrupt the experience. In fact, it makes it better, intensifying the clash between Charles and the blue guy until you can’t take it anymore and you unleash your hero’s battle cry:
“Spoon!”
Because, of course, you’re not watching X-Men: The Animated Series, nor even Batman: The Animated Series, both respected superhero cartoons that get ample praise today. No, the Charles in question is Brainchild, a precocious evil pre-teen (voiced by Rob Paulsen) who enhanced his intelligence by giving himself a glass covered throbbing brain.
And the other guy is the personification of Mighty Blue Justice,...
The cheesy voice-acting and choppy animation doesn’t disrupt the experience. In fact, it makes it better, intensifying the clash between Charles and the blue guy until you can’t take it anymore and you unleash your hero’s battle cry:
“Spoon!”
Because, of course, you’re not watching X-Men: The Animated Series, nor even Batman: The Animated Series, both respected superhero cartoons that get ample praise today. No, the Charles in question is Brainchild, a precocious evil pre-teen (voiced by Rob Paulsen) who enhanced his intelligence by giving himself a glass covered throbbing brain.
And the other guy is the personification of Mighty Blue Justice,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Sunday mornings, freshly cooked breakfast, perched in front of the TV – that’s how millions of kids spent the beginning of their week across the States back in the day. Fox Kids’ Spider-Man: The Animated Series was the introduction to the titular superhero for a lot of 90s kids, and still remains one of the better Marvel animated shows to this day.
J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man: The Animated Series| Fox Kids
The 1994 series brought a number of characters from Spider-Man mythos to the screen. Among them, the chief editor of The Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson, stands apart from the rest for his incessant hate towards the “masked menace”.
One particular episode, Sting of the Scorpion, added more depth to the Spidey critic, giving fans more reasons to love/hate him.
Spider-Man writer Robert N. Skir talks about adding another dimension to J. Jonah Jameson
J. Jonah Jameson is...
J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man: The Animated Series| Fox Kids
The 1994 series brought a number of characters from Spider-Man mythos to the screen. Among them, the chief editor of The Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson, stands apart from the rest for his incessant hate towards the “masked menace”.
One particular episode, Sting of the Scorpion, added more depth to the Spidey critic, giving fans more reasons to love/hate him.
Spider-Man writer Robert N. Skir talks about adding another dimension to J. Jonah Jameson
J. Jonah Jameson is...
- 6/4/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
X-Men: The Animated Series is often counted as one of the greatest adaptations of superhero comics, placing it among the likes of Justice League Unlimited, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, and Avengers: Earth Mightiest Heroes.
X-Men: The Animated Series | Marvel
The Animated Series served as the definitive version of the characters for a generation of superhero fans. However, despite the massive popularity that eventually came the show’s way, Hollywood was not very confident about X-Men headlining their own series, and for almost 10 years, the series was a no-go.
Hollywood did not believe that X-Men could be popular
The X-Men in the comics. | Marvel Comics
Eric Lewald, the series creator, talked in the The Making of ‘X-Men: The Animated Series‘ interview published by Marvel about how the series had a tough time getting picked up. He revealed:
Margaret [Loesch] had wanted to do the show for ten years. Nobody in Hollywood believed the X-Men could be popular.
X-Men: The Animated Series | Marvel
The Animated Series served as the definitive version of the characters for a generation of superhero fans. However, despite the massive popularity that eventually came the show’s way, Hollywood was not very confident about X-Men headlining their own series, and for almost 10 years, the series was a no-go.
Hollywood did not believe that X-Men could be popular
The X-Men in the comics. | Marvel Comics
Eric Lewald, the series creator, talked in the The Making of ‘X-Men: The Animated Series‘ interview published by Marvel about how the series had a tough time getting picked up. He revealed:
Margaret [Loesch] had wanted to do the show for ten years. Nobody in Hollywood believed the X-Men could be popular.
- 6/1/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
In the first chapter of X-Men '97's epic three-part "Tolerance Is Extinction" finale, we were reunited with the wall-crawler from Spider-Man: The Animated Series. The show ran from 1994 to 1998, and wrapped up on an open-ended note, so just seeing him again felt like a very big deal.
However, the finale brought an even bigger surprise when we learned that Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson had been reunited. Needless to say, none of us expected X-Men '97 to resolve a decades-old cliffhanger, but we now know the hero managed to track her down after she was lost in the Multiverse.
In an interview with Screen Rant (via Toonado.com), Marvel Studios Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum touched on the excitement surrounding a moment many fans hope is setting the stage for a Spider-Man '98 revival on Disney+.
"It is amazing to see them back on screen together,...
However, the finale brought an even bigger surprise when we learned that Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson had been reunited. Needless to say, none of us expected X-Men '97 to resolve a decades-old cliffhanger, but we now know the hero managed to track her down after she was lost in the Multiverse.
In an interview with Screen Rant (via Toonado.com), Marvel Studios Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum touched on the excitement surrounding a moment many fans hope is setting the stage for a Spider-Man '98 revival on Disney+.
"It is amazing to see them back on screen together,...
- 5/20/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97
X-Men ’97 had a lot of fun easter eggs that took fans by surprise, be it the reveal that Peter actually found Mj after the end of Spider-Man: The Animated Series or the various cameos from characters like Captain America, Daredevil, and Spider-Man. The finale of the show, also snuck in a few more hidden details, one that is directly connected to Chris Claremont’s run with the X-Men in the comics.
Forge in X-Men ’97 / Marvel Animation
X-Men ’97‘s final episode saw the X-Men scattered across time, with Forge left to pick up the pieces of Magneto’s assault on humanity in the present day. However, the character is visited by his old friend (or rather old friend-to-be) Bishop, who drops a very important piece of information, that is absent even in the comics.
Bishop reveals Forge’s real name in...
X-Men ’97 had a lot of fun easter eggs that took fans by surprise, be it the reveal that Peter actually found Mj after the end of Spider-Man: The Animated Series or the various cameos from characters like Captain America, Daredevil, and Spider-Man. The finale of the show, also snuck in a few more hidden details, one that is directly connected to Chris Claremont’s run with the X-Men in the comics.
Forge in X-Men ’97 / Marvel Animation
X-Men ’97‘s final episode saw the X-Men scattered across time, with Forge left to pick up the pieces of Magneto’s assault on humanity in the present day. However, the character is visited by his old friend (or rather old friend-to-be) Bishop, who drops a very important piece of information, that is absent even in the comics.
Bishop reveals Forge’s real name in...
- 5/18/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
James Franco portrayed Harry Osborn in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films and became the most popular screen adaptation of the character. The son of the notorious Norman Osborn was present in several screen adaptations of the web-slinger. However, one portrayal may have found its way to the fan-favorite list after Franco’s Harry. Fans praised Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for the way it developed Harry.
James Franco as Harry Osborn in a still from Spider-Man 2 | Columbia Pictures
Graham Phillips voiced the character for the game from Insomniac Games. Harry Osborn also appeared in Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man and the animated projects, including Spider-Man: The Animated Series, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and Ultimate Spider-Man.
Fans May Have Found A More Likable Harry Osborn Than James Franco
Harry Osborn in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 | Insomniac Games
Tobey Maguire‘s Spider-Man films introduced James Franco as Peter Parker’s best friend...
James Franco as Harry Osborn in a still from Spider-Man 2 | Columbia Pictures
Graham Phillips voiced the character for the game from Insomniac Games. Harry Osborn also appeared in Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man and the animated projects, including Spider-Man: The Animated Series, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and Ultimate Spider-Man.
Fans May Have Found A More Likable Harry Osborn Than James Franco
Harry Osborn in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 | Insomniac Games
Tobey Maguire‘s Spider-Man films introduced James Franco as Peter Parker’s best friend...
- 5/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97
Beau DeMayo included a lot of cameos in X-Men ’97, all of which were welcomed by fans with a lot of fanfare. Be it Captain America, who got the most screentime on the show among the non-x-Men related cast, or Peter Parker, and Mary Jane, which neatly wrapped up the cliffhanger from Spider-Man: The Animated Series, the show did a tremendous job of showing us how the world was populated bu heroes other than the X-Men, who were out on their missions, presenting a living and breathing superhero universe.
Peter Parker and Mj from Spider-Man: The Animated Series in X-Men ’97/ Marvel Animation
Cameos included heavy hitters like Iron Man and Captain America, and street-level fighters like Cloak and Dagger, Daredevil, and Spider-Man. The Silver Samurai and Omega Red also made appearances in the show.
Suggested“Sue has a type”: Forget Pedro Pascal,...
Beau DeMayo included a lot of cameos in X-Men ’97, all of which were welcomed by fans with a lot of fanfare. Be it Captain America, who got the most screentime on the show among the non-x-Men related cast, or Peter Parker, and Mary Jane, which neatly wrapped up the cliffhanger from Spider-Man: The Animated Series, the show did a tremendous job of showing us how the world was populated bu heroes other than the X-Men, who were out on their missions, presenting a living and breathing superhero universe.
Peter Parker and Mj from Spider-Man: The Animated Series in X-Men ’97/ Marvel Animation
Cameos included heavy hitters like Iron Man and Captain America, and street-level fighters like Cloak and Dagger, Daredevil, and Spider-Man. The Silver Samurai and Omega Red also made appearances in the show.
Suggested“Sue has a type”: Forget Pedro Pascal,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
The first nine episodes of X-Men ‘97 teased a suitably epic finale to the X-Men: The Animated Series revival, and it’s safe to say that “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 3” catapulted us into the already confirmed season 2 in style. Magneto and Professor Xavier put their differences aside, Bastion was bested, and a smorgasbord of cameos squeezed in everyone from Black Panther to Daredevil.
More than just teasing a potential Spider-Man: The Animated Series reboot, X-Men ‘97’s cliffhanger ending set up what’s next for Charles Xavier’s Gifted Youngsters. The team was divided across time, with Magneto, Xavier, Rogue, Nightcrawler, and Beast trapped in the year 3000 B.C., while Jean and Cyclops are marooned in 3960 A.D. But the ending doesn’t account for all of our spandex-clad heroes, and for those questioning where a certain de-clawed Canadian is, you aren’t alone.
The first nine episodes of X-Men ‘97 teased a suitably epic finale to the X-Men: The Animated Series revival, and it’s safe to say that “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 3” catapulted us into the already confirmed season 2 in style. Magneto and Professor Xavier put their differences aside, Bastion was bested, and a smorgasbord of cameos squeezed in everyone from Black Panther to Daredevil.
More than just teasing a potential Spider-Man: The Animated Series reboot, X-Men ‘97’s cliffhanger ending set up what’s next for Charles Xavier’s Gifted Youngsters. The team was divided across time, with Magneto, Xavier, Rogue, Nightcrawler, and Beast trapped in the year 3000 B.C., while Jean and Cyclops are marooned in 3960 A.D. But the ending doesn’t account for all of our spandex-clad heroes, and for those questioning where a certain de-clawed Canadian is, you aren’t alone.
- 5/16/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
This article was originally published on Toonado.com - head there now for all the latest on X-Men '97!
When it comes to cameos, X-Men '97 has gone all out and delivered heaps of fan-pleasing surprise appearances. However, everything we've seen up until now arguably pales in comparison to the first few minutes of "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3."
After Professor X forces Magneto to undo the damage he's inflicted on the Earth (you can read our full recap here), Silver Samurai is once again shown watching over his home before we head to the White House and see Captain America alongside the Invincible Iron Man.
In Hell's Kitchen, Daredevil is stopping looters and, later, gets a helping hand from Cloak and Dagger when the Prime Sentinels are back on the loose.
Doctor Strange is shown using his magic to perform surgery in a New York hospital and, in Wakanda,...
When it comes to cameos, X-Men '97 has gone all out and delivered heaps of fan-pleasing surprise appearances. However, everything we've seen up until now arguably pales in comparison to the first few minutes of "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3."
After Professor X forces Magneto to undo the damage he's inflicted on the Earth (you can read our full recap here), Silver Samurai is once again shown watching over his home before we head to the White House and see Captain America alongside the Invincible Iron Man.
In Hell's Kitchen, Daredevil is stopping looters and, later, gets a helping hand from Cloak and Dagger when the Prime Sentinels are back on the loose.
Doctor Strange is shown using his magic to perform surgery in a New York hospital and, in Wakanda,...
- 5/15/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The idea of bringing back a beloved '90s cartoon like "X-Men: The Animated Series" after 30 years sounds quite like a cash grab meant to exploit nostalgic grown-up fans, but it quickly became clear "X-Men '97" was more than the nostalgia-bait the premiere led us to believe.
Indeed, this is a thoughtful follow-up to the already exquisite '90s show, one that takes advantage of the streaming era's embrace of serialization and grittier stories to deliver a bleak yet still hopeful story about loss, grief, and family. The turning point came during the Genosha genocide episode, which made the story and the characters lose their innocence and open their eyes to the reality of their world. This is a season of television that has delivered some poignant character drama and some thrilling superheroics, all while telling a story with big consequences for mutantkind, but also the larger Marvel universe. Make no mistake,...
Indeed, this is a thoughtful follow-up to the already exquisite '90s show, one that takes advantage of the streaming era's embrace of serialization and grittier stories to deliver a bleak yet still hopeful story about loss, grief, and family. The turning point came during the Genosha genocide episode, which made the story and the characters lose their innocence and open their eyes to the reality of their world. This is a season of television that has delivered some poignant character drama and some thrilling superheroics, all while telling a story with big consequences for mutantkind, but also the larger Marvel universe. Make no mistake,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Spoilers Ahead for X-Men ’97 Episode 10 – Tolerance Is Extinction – Part 3
X-Men ’97 has set the bar so high for the live-action X-Men film in the MCU. The series truly satisfied Marvel fans with its jaw-dropping climax episode. The final episode, Tolerance is Extinction – Part 3, concluded a three-episode arc that began with the eighth episode. Fans were super excited to see the number of cameo appearances from different Avengers in the show, including Captain America’s second appearance.
X-Men ʼ97 final episode has numerous Avengers cameos [Credit: Marvel Animation/Disney+]The show did not take the popularly predicted path of introducing the Onslaught. Showrunner Beau DeMayo had asked viewers to read the comics, Sanctuary Part 1 & 2, before watching the final episode. Here are all the Avengers cameos from the episode.
Invincible Iron Man and Captain America
Invincible Iron Man and Captain America in X-Men ’97
Invincible Iron Man appears alongside Captain America as...
X-Men ’97 has set the bar so high for the live-action X-Men film in the MCU. The series truly satisfied Marvel fans with its jaw-dropping climax episode. The final episode, Tolerance is Extinction – Part 3, concluded a three-episode arc that began with the eighth episode. Fans were super excited to see the number of cameo appearances from different Avengers in the show, including Captain America’s second appearance.
X-Men ʼ97 final episode has numerous Avengers cameos [Credit: Marvel Animation/Disney+]The show did not take the popularly predicted path of introducing the Onslaught. Showrunner Beau DeMayo had asked viewers to read the comics, Sanctuary Part 1 & 2, before watching the final episode. Here are all the Avengers cameos from the episode.
Invincible Iron Man and Captain America
Invincible Iron Man and Captain America in X-Men ’97
Invincible Iron Man appears alongside Captain America as...
- 5/15/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
This article contains X-Men ’97 spoilers through episode 9.
Get ready to blast that iconic theme tune one last time because X-Men ‘97 season 1 is coming to an end. After nine episodes of spandex and Sentinels, we’re on the cusp of an epic finale that will hopefully set the stage for an equally epic second season.
Pulling off another faithful retelling of the comics, the cliffhanger ending of penultimate episode “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 2” left fans reeling. As we brace for episode 10, here are the eight best X-Men ‘97 theories taking us through to the finale.
Onslaught Will Be The Final Villain
If we follow the comics, the events of 1993’s “Fatal Attractions” should lead to X-Men ‘97’s endgame villain. “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 2” beautifully adapted the source material, even including the iconic moment of Magneto pulling out Wolverine’s adamantium skeleton.
This happens shot-for-shot in “Fatal Attraction”, and in its aftermath,...
Get ready to blast that iconic theme tune one last time because X-Men ‘97 season 1 is coming to an end. After nine episodes of spandex and Sentinels, we’re on the cusp of an epic finale that will hopefully set the stage for an equally epic second season.
Pulling off another faithful retelling of the comics, the cliffhanger ending of penultimate episode “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 2” left fans reeling. As we brace for episode 10, here are the eight best X-Men ‘97 theories taking us through to the finale.
Onslaught Will Be The Final Villain
If we follow the comics, the events of 1993’s “Fatal Attractions” should lead to X-Men ‘97’s endgame villain. “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 2” beautifully adapted the source material, even including the iconic moment of Magneto pulling out Wolverine’s adamantium skeleton.
This happens shot-for-shot in “Fatal Attraction”, and in its aftermath,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Ever since X-Men ’97 was revived by Marvel Studios, the superhero landscape has entered into a pseudo-nostalgic era, where audiences have begun to reminisce about the good old days, when animated series were the go-to format for good superhero fiction. Almost immediately, there was a demand to bring back other animated series, not just from Marvel, but other studios that had previously produced great superhero content like Batman Beyond.
Batman Beyond [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]Among calls to bring back superhero animated shows, there seems to be a Batman: The Animated Series sequel in development with Warner Brothers, which has increased the possibility of a Batman Beyond revival. The casting and voice director of the show, Andrea Romano, might just have told fans how they could get it if they wished for it enough.
Andrea Romano has called for a campaign from fans for a Batman Beyond revival
Batman Beyond
Andrea Romano,...
Batman Beyond [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]Among calls to bring back superhero animated shows, there seems to be a Batman: The Animated Series sequel in development with Warner Brothers, which has increased the possibility of a Batman Beyond revival. The casting and voice director of the show, Andrea Romano, might just have told fans how they could get it if they wished for it enough.
Andrea Romano has called for a campaign from fans for a Batman Beyond revival
Batman Beyond
Andrea Romano,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
X-Men '97 Cameo Gets Fans Hopeful for Another '90s Marvel Series Reboot - Main Image
The eighth episode of X-Men ‘97 brought the suspense for what will happen to our mutant heroes and left fans excited for what’s next in Marvel Animation.
[Spoiler Warning For Episode 8 Of X-men '97]
Towards the end of Tolerance is Extinction, Pt. 1, Magneto unleashes a massive electromagnetic wave all over the planet to stop the Prime Sentinels from attacking the mutants. Elsewhere on earth, various characters felt the wide-reaching impact of Magneto’s anger, including the Silver Samurai (Japan) and Omega Red (presumably in Russia).
Both characters are connected to the X-Men lore and have appeared in X-Men: The Animated Series, so their cameos may or may not hold any meaning for future seasons. However, one cameo surprisingly came swinging in, teasing fans about the possibility of another classic series reboot.
Related: X-Men '97 Season 2 Receives Promising Update...
The eighth episode of X-Men ‘97 brought the suspense for what will happen to our mutant heroes and left fans excited for what’s next in Marvel Animation.
[Spoiler Warning For Episode 8 Of X-men '97]
Towards the end of Tolerance is Extinction, Pt. 1, Magneto unleashes a massive electromagnetic wave all over the planet to stop the Prime Sentinels from attacking the mutants. Elsewhere on earth, various characters felt the wide-reaching impact of Magneto’s anger, including the Silver Samurai (Japan) and Omega Red (presumably in Russia).
Both characters are connected to the X-Men lore and have appeared in X-Men: The Animated Series, so their cameos may or may not hold any meaning for future seasons. However, one cameo surprisingly came swinging in, teasing fans about the possibility of another classic series reboot.
Related: X-Men '97 Season 2 Receives Promising Update...
- 5/6/2024
- EpicStream
Spider-Man finally made his cameo in X-Men ’97. The web-slinger was seen in the latest episode of the X-Men revival, swinging through New York City, as Magneto’s global Emp shut down the power grids of the world, plunging humanity into the dark ages and depowering every Prime Sentinel in the world.
Spider-Man in X-Men ’97
We know that the Spider-Man that exists in the X-Men ’97 universe is the one from Spider-Man: The Animated Series. This has a slew of interesting ramifications for his existence in the universe, since the last time we saw the character, he was hopping across the multiverse with Madame Web, looking for Mary Jane.
Does this mean Spider-Man found Mary Jane? Spider-Man in X-Men ’97
Mary Jane’s absence had taken a major toll on Peter Parker, but it did not stop him from being Spider-Man. However, Madame Web gave the character an opportunity to look for her,...
Spider-Man in X-Men ’97
We know that the Spider-Man that exists in the X-Men ’97 universe is the one from Spider-Man: The Animated Series. This has a slew of interesting ramifications for his existence in the universe, since the last time we saw the character, he was hopping across the multiverse with Madame Web, looking for Mary Jane.
Does this mean Spider-Man found Mary Jane? Spider-Man in X-Men ’97
Mary Jane’s absence had taken a major toll on Peter Parker, but it did not stop him from being Spider-Man. However, Madame Web gave the character an opportunity to look for her,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
As Marvel’s X-Men ’97 comes closer to its final moments of Season 1, the show decided to punch its viewers with nostalgia one more time in the modern period. The show features a fictional reality that is driven heavily by nostalgia and emotions that cause its fans to draw tears as it features some of our most loved superheroes in their classic avatar one more time. The show has featured Captain America, and the latest episode of the show titled Tolerance is Extinction Part 1 featured our Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
A still from X-Men ’97
To put a cherry on top of the cake, it was the Spider-Man from the renowned 1998 series! Now, Christopher Daniel Barnes, the voice actor behind the Web-head in the 1998 show, pleads with Marvel Cinematic Universe on his social media to come up with Spider-Man ’98.
Spider-Man’s Return in X-Men ’97 Makes His Voice Actor Plead for a Spider-Man ’98 Show
Spider-Man,...
A still from X-Men ’97
To put a cherry on top of the cake, it was the Spider-Man from the renowned 1998 series! Now, Christopher Daniel Barnes, the voice actor behind the Web-head in the 1998 show, pleads with Marvel Cinematic Universe on his social media to come up with Spider-Man ’98.
Spider-Man’s Return in X-Men ’97 Makes His Voice Actor Plead for a Spider-Man ’98 Show
Spider-Man,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
The latest episode of X-Men '97 was another mind-blowing effort full of surprises and plot twists.
You can read our recap of "Tolerance Is Extinction" by clicking here. In the meantime, Head Writer/showrunner Beau DeMayo (who was dismissed by Marvel Studios for reasons which still aren't clear) has taken to X - via Toonado.com - to share some insights into this latest instalment.
He started by addressing a few key moments, including who that mysterious woman was speaking to Bastion and some of the unique imagery included in the episode...along with a pretty sizeable Easter Egg which should make rewatches essential.
She is a human government official from an unnamed Un nation
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 1, 2024
Took some pushing but yeah
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 1, 2024
Last minute script idea
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 1, 2024
Maddie saw it all #xmen97 pic.twitter.com/SWzhXxH2Pt
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May...
You can read our recap of "Tolerance Is Extinction" by clicking here. In the meantime, Head Writer/showrunner Beau DeMayo (who was dismissed by Marvel Studios for reasons which still aren't clear) has taken to X - via Toonado.com - to share some insights into this latest instalment.
He started by addressing a few key moments, including who that mysterious woman was speaking to Bastion and some of the unique imagery included in the episode...along with a pretty sizeable Easter Egg which should make rewatches essential.
She is a human government official from an unnamed Un nation
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 1, 2024
Took some pushing but yeah
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 1, 2024
Last minute script idea
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 1, 2024
Maddie saw it all #xmen97 pic.twitter.com/SWzhXxH2Pt
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May...
- 5/2/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Fans always appreciate unexpected appearances. A fan-favorite character appears out of nowhere and easily becomes the center of attention. The most recent example of this was a certain webslinger returning to X-Men ’97. Spider-Man’s appearance back in the animated universe of the iconic series has been celebrated in the most grand of ways.
Wolverine in X-Men ’97
So much so, that many fans are requesting a revival of his home series, Spider-Man: The Animated Series. However, if this renewal follows the formula of the X-Men series, it is very likely to come across some backlash—a response that would be based on the mild criticism the new show has been getting.
Fans Want a Spider-Man Comeback After X-Men ’97
Spider-Man’s return in the eighth episode of X-Men ’97 has become all that Marvel fans can seem to talk about. While the entry, on its own, has a lot of significance for the series,...
Wolverine in X-Men ’97
So much so, that many fans are requesting a revival of his home series, Spider-Man: The Animated Series. However, if this renewal follows the formula of the X-Men series, it is very likely to come across some backlash—a response that would be based on the mild criticism the new show has been getting.
Fans Want a Spider-Man Comeback After X-Men ’97
Spider-Man’s return in the eighth episode of X-Men ’97 has become all that Marvel fans can seem to talk about. While the entry, on its own, has a lot of significance for the series,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
X-Men ’97 has been constantly delivering and exhilarating fans with its intriguing storyline, nostalgic aesthetics, and captivating action. A continuation of the original X-Men: The Animated Series, the animated show, has been widely dubbed by fans and critics as the best Marvel show to be made.
X-Men ’97
While it has been receiving extreme praise, the show delivered a heavy blow when it killed off two of the most beloved characters: Gambit and Magneto. The original voice actor for Gambit, Chris Potter, remarked that while he is angry about Gambit’s death, he revealed that only Cable can bring him back now.
Chris Potter On Gambit’s Death in X-Men ’97 & His Potential Return
Rogue holding Gambit’s lifeless body in a still from X-Men ’97
Chris Potter has had a long relationship with Gambit, having voiced him in the original X-Men: The Animated Series and during the crossover episodes of Spider-Man: The Animated Series.
X-Men ’97
While it has been receiving extreme praise, the show delivered a heavy blow when it killed off two of the most beloved characters: Gambit and Magneto. The original voice actor for Gambit, Chris Potter, remarked that while he is angry about Gambit’s death, he revealed that only Cable can bring him back now.
Chris Potter On Gambit’s Death in X-Men ’97 & His Potential Return
Rogue holding Gambit’s lifeless body in a still from X-Men ’97
Chris Potter has had a long relationship with Gambit, having voiced him in the original X-Men: The Animated Series and during the crossover episodes of Spider-Man: The Animated Series.
- 4/27/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
X-Men ’97 delivered one of the most hard-hitting character deaths when the animated series killed off the fan-favorite mutant Gambit. In the show’s fifth episode, Gambit sacrifices himself to save the other mutants, dying a heroic death. However, voice actor Chris Potter is seemingly unhappy with the character’s fate.
A still from X-Men ’97 (2024-)
During a recent convention appearance, Potter voiced his displeasure with Marvel killing off Gambit, a character he had previously voiced. After Potter’s comments, fans dismayed with Gambit’s demise quickly came to his support. Meanwhile, Potter also commented on his future within the animated X-Men universe, and here is what the veteran voice actor had to say.
Fans Support Original Gambit Voice Actor Chris Potter After X-Men ’97 Tragedy
Created by Beau DeMayo, X-Men ’97 serves as a continuation of the 90s X-Men: The Animated Series. In the show’s fifth episode,...
A still from X-Men ’97 (2024-)
During a recent convention appearance, Potter voiced his displeasure with Marvel killing off Gambit, a character he had previously voiced. After Potter’s comments, fans dismayed with Gambit’s demise quickly came to his support. Meanwhile, Potter also commented on his future within the animated X-Men universe, and here is what the veteran voice actor had to say.
Fans Support Original Gambit Voice Actor Chris Potter After X-Men ’97 Tragedy
Created by Beau DeMayo, X-Men ’97 serves as a continuation of the 90s X-Men: The Animated Series. In the show’s fifth episode,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Spider-Man: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated Series were probably the best animated shows of the ’90s. While the former is a Marvel show, the latter is a part of the Dcau. Although it has been years since the last seasons of these shows aired, fans still go back to them from time to time.
Besides being one of the best animated shows out there, Spider-Man: The Animated Series was the first project to introduce the Spider-Man Multiverse which inspired numerous comics and other projects in the 21st century. On the other hand, Batman: The Animated Series was so good that it won several Daytime Emmy Awards and even a Primetime Emmy Award.
While there is no competition between the two because both have excelled in their own way, here are 3 reasons why each of the two shows is great.
Spider-Man: The Animated Series Managed to Impress Fans Despite...
Besides being one of the best animated shows out there, Spider-Man: The Animated Series was the first project to introduce the Spider-Man Multiverse which inspired numerous comics and other projects in the 21st century. On the other hand, Batman: The Animated Series was so good that it won several Daytime Emmy Awards and even a Primetime Emmy Award.
While there is no competition between the two because both have excelled in their own way, here are 3 reasons why each of the two shows is great.
Spider-Man: The Animated Series Managed to Impress Fans Despite...
- 4/11/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
The animated series based on Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, produced and written by John Semper, aired on the Fox Kids Network from 1994 to 1998. The five-season animated series concluded with the introduction of the Spider-Verse storyline, which went on to inspire similar narratives in various Spider-Man comic books, cartoons, and movies.
Christopher Daniel Barnes voiced the character of Peter Parker, a.k.a., Spider-Man, in the series. The animated series is regarded as one of the greatest animated series made for Spider-Man. John Semper served as the head writer of the series, and in his interview, he explained the arc of Mary Jane Watson falling off the bridge and coming back later as a clone.
Jon Semper’s Spider-Man: The Animated Series John Semper explains Mary Jane Watson’s unfortunate fate arc
In his interview with The Ryan Stick Show, the head writer and producer of...
Christopher Daniel Barnes voiced the character of Peter Parker, a.k.a., Spider-Man, in the series. The animated series is regarded as one of the greatest animated series made for Spider-Man. John Semper served as the head writer of the series, and in his interview, he explained the arc of Mary Jane Watson falling off the bridge and coming back later as a clone.
Jon Semper’s Spider-Man: The Animated Series John Semper explains Mary Jane Watson’s unfortunate fate arc
In his interview with The Ryan Stick Show, the head writer and producer of...
- 4/11/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
The tales and myths of blood-sucking vampires have existed since time immemorial. They have made their way into pop culture, including comics that have their own versions of these legendary monsters. Marvel’s Morbius, the Living Vampire, was its own iteration that combined science and mythic arts, and debuted in The Amazing Spider-Man #101 in October 1971. Since then, the character has made regular appearances in comics, shows, and even a standalone film.
Morbius in Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Similar to his on-page debut, Michael Morbius first appeared in the fan-favorite Fox Kids show Spider-Man: The Animated Series. The success of the animated show gave the showrunner John Semper the space to experiment and introduce obscure characters such as Morbius, and it worked out in favor of Marvel fans.
Suggested“I got really pissed”: After Spider-Man: The Animated Series, John Semper Was Forced to Shut Down His Ghost Rider Show Due to Avi Arad
However,...
Morbius in Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Similar to his on-page debut, Michael Morbius first appeared in the fan-favorite Fox Kids show Spider-Man: The Animated Series. The success of the animated show gave the showrunner John Semper the space to experiment and introduce obscure characters such as Morbius, and it worked out in favor of Marvel fans.
Suggested“I got really pissed”: After Spider-Man: The Animated Series, John Semper Was Forced to Shut Down His Ghost Rider Show Due to Avi Arad
However,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up-and-coming, or well-established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…
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- 4/6/2024
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
Spider-Man: The Animated Series was one of the best animated shows around in the 1990s. In a sea of animated series such as Batman: The Animated Series, and X-Men, the John Semper Jr. show stood out.
Since Spider-Man was such an iconic comic character, the show became an instant classic. Semper himself tried to stay as true to the source material as much as possible. Unfortunately, the show was abruptly canceled, and the head writer finally revealed the reason behind it.
The beloved show was abruptly axed (Source: Spider-Man: The Animated Series) Spider-Man: The Animated Series set the bar for storytelling
Stan Lee created a number of legendary characters during his lifetime, and Spider-Man was one of them. The web-slinging Peter Parker became an instant hit with comic book lovers. Therefore, when John Semper Jr. replicated Lee’s brainchild, it made fans very happy.
Suggested“I got really pissed...
Since Spider-Man was such an iconic comic character, the show became an instant classic. Semper himself tried to stay as true to the source material as much as possible. Unfortunately, the show was abruptly canceled, and the head writer finally revealed the reason behind it.
The beloved show was abruptly axed (Source: Spider-Man: The Animated Series) Spider-Man: The Animated Series set the bar for storytelling
Stan Lee created a number of legendary characters during his lifetime, and Spider-Man was one of them. The web-slinging Peter Parker became an instant hit with comic book lovers. Therefore, when John Semper Jr. replicated Lee’s brainchild, it made fans very happy.
Suggested“I got really pissed...
- 4/3/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Superhero fans are thoroughly enjoying the new X-Men ’97 animated series. The show is a continuation of the original X-Men: The Animated Series that launched in 1992. However, this recent release from Marvel Studios Animation has also got comic-book buffs wondering if they could soon get a long-awaited Spider-Man animated show.
Spider-Man’s animated cartoons have been a fan favorite over the past five decades. The first cartoon featuring the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler came out in 1967 and the superhero has been on a roll ever since. However, the character’s complicated TV rights have made it rather difficult to adapt the long-awaited Spider-Man ’98 show on TV.
Snap from Across The Spider-Verse – Official Trailer #2 | Sony Pictures Entertainment – YouTube Spider-Man’s Complicated TV Rights Will Make Your Mind Boggle
Spider-Man’s popularity has dominated the small screen since the first show was released in 1967. Since then, nine more shows featuring the superhero have come out.
Spider-Man’s animated cartoons have been a fan favorite over the past five decades. The first cartoon featuring the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler came out in 1967 and the superhero has been on a roll ever since. However, the character’s complicated TV rights have made it rather difficult to adapt the long-awaited Spider-Man ’98 show on TV.
Snap from Across The Spider-Verse – Official Trailer #2 | Sony Pictures Entertainment – YouTube Spider-Man’s Complicated TV Rights Will Make Your Mind Boggle
Spider-Man’s popularity has dominated the small screen since the first show was released in 1967. Since then, nine more shows featuring the superhero have come out.
- 4/3/2024
- by Disha Kandpal
- FandomWire
When it comes to creators of animated superhero shows, few names resonate as strongly as John Semper. The realm of superheroes is ever-evolving. It is spread across multiple forms of media and holds a special place in the hearts of millions. The animated shows and movies tend to hold a special place within the fandom.
Renowned for creating the infamous Spider-Man: The Animated Series back in the 90s, Semper is held in great regard. After the success of Spider-Man: The Animated Series, the filmmaker wanted to make a Ghost Rider show.
John Semper (via johnsemperjr on Instagram)
Being an established showrunner, one would expect Semper to get things his way with the higher-ups. But this wasn’t always the case. An interruption from former Marvel chairman Avi Arad, completely shut down the Ghost Rider show.
John Semper’s Ghost Rider Shut Down: Concern For Children’s Safety?
A still from...
Renowned for creating the infamous Spider-Man: The Animated Series back in the 90s, Semper is held in great regard. After the success of Spider-Man: The Animated Series, the filmmaker wanted to make a Ghost Rider show.
John Semper (via johnsemperjr on Instagram)
Being an established showrunner, one would expect Semper to get things his way with the higher-ups. But this wasn’t always the case. An interruption from former Marvel chairman Avi Arad, completely shut down the Ghost Rider show.
John Semper’s Ghost Rider Shut Down: Concern For Children’s Safety?
A still from...
- 4/1/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Before the era of Superhero Cinematic Universes, there was the time of Superhero Animated Universes. On Marvel’s side, there was Spider-Man: The Animated Series and X-Men: The Animated Series, which were going head-to-head against DC’s Superman: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated Series. These two franchises have been butting heads with each other ever since they were exclusively publishing comic books and some things never change.
John Semper’s Spider-Man: The Animated Series
When the Spider-Man and Batman shows were being released, it would seem that the creators of the two were in quite a public disagreement with each other. John Semper, who wrote the former, actually ended up shooting some shots at Bruce Timm, the creator of the latter.
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John Semper’s Spider-Man: The Animated Series
When the Spider-Man and Batman shows were being released, it would seem that the creators of the two were in quite a public disagreement with each other. John Semper, who wrote the former, actually ended up shooting some shots at Bruce Timm, the creator of the latter.
Suggested“She was meant to be a one-off character”: Bruce Timm Can’t Believe 1 Original Batman: Tas Villainess Got So Popular Even Men Started Dressing...
- 4/1/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
In addition to his iconic role in the space saga Star Wars, Hollywood star Mark Hamill is renowned for his prolific voice-acting career. Over the decades, he’s voiced multiple characters across various shows and movies, most notably being the DC villain Joker in Batman: The Animated Series.
Hamill further delved into DC territory with his portrayal of Trickster in the live-action series The Flash. And his talent transcended beyond DC, as he also took on the roles of two underrated Marvel villains in the animated Spider-Man shows.
Mark Hamill voiced Joker in Batman: The Animated Series (1992). Credit: Warner Bros. Animation
Mark Hamill Voiced Two Spider-Man Villains
After taking on the roles of DC villains like Joker and Trickster, Mark Hamill secured the role of voicing Hobgoblin in Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Along with the Hamilton actor, Frank Gorshin was reportedly also considered for the role.
Hobgoblin in Spider-Man: The Animated Series
However,...
Hamill further delved into DC territory with his portrayal of Trickster in the live-action series The Flash. And his talent transcended beyond DC, as he also took on the roles of two underrated Marvel villains in the animated Spider-Man shows.
Mark Hamill voiced Joker in Batman: The Animated Series (1992). Credit: Warner Bros. Animation
Mark Hamill Voiced Two Spider-Man Villains
After taking on the roles of DC villains like Joker and Trickster, Mark Hamill secured the role of voicing Hobgoblin in Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Along with the Hamilton actor, Frank Gorshin was reportedly also considered for the role.
Hobgoblin in Spider-Man: The Animated Series
However,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Spider-Man is hands down one of the most iconic Marvel characters out there. Who doesn’t love our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? But the character wouldn’t have been the fan favorite he was if it had not been for the magic weaved by Spider-Man: The Animated Series. The series was invaluable to Marvel, making innumerable characters household names for the people at large. Most of the characters featured in the series were loved by the fans. There were a few exceptions – one being the Hobgoblin.
The Hobgoblin was one of the lesser-known characters in Marvel Comics
Hobgoblin was not the most famous villain in Marvel Comics
The Hobgoblin is one of the lesser-known characters in Marvel Comics. Having been associated with numerous characters over the years, including Ned Leeds, Peter Parker’s co-worker at the Daily Bugle, and Roderick Kingsley, Mj’s former boss amongst other major stars. SUGGESTEDInvincible Season...
The Hobgoblin was one of the lesser-known characters in Marvel Comics
Hobgoblin was not the most famous villain in Marvel Comics
The Hobgoblin is one of the lesser-known characters in Marvel Comics. Having been associated with numerous characters over the years, including Ned Leeds, Peter Parker’s co-worker at the Daily Bugle, and Roderick Kingsley, Mj’s former boss amongst other major stars. SUGGESTEDInvincible Season...
- 4/1/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Spider-Man: The Animated Series was a cartoon staple back in the days. Running from 1994 to 1998, the five-season animated series had a successful run. John Semper was the writer and showrunner, who already had experience running shows before Spider-Man: Tas fell into his lap. Speaking about the standards & practices that had to be followed by the shows back then, Semper revealed some bizarre notes he had gotten while making the show.
Spider-Man (1994) | Marvel Entertainment
S&P notes are nothing new to the industry. Every show has them, every show-runner gets them, and they have to be followed, at least to some extent. John Semper already had experience running shows before he was roped in to work on Spider-Man: Tas, so he already had prior idea on how these shows needed to be, but that didn’t mean he waa exempt from getting handed some really weird and bizzare S&P notes.
Spider-Man (1994) | Marvel Entertainment
S&P notes are nothing new to the industry. Every show has them, every show-runner gets them, and they have to be followed, at least to some extent. John Semper already had experience running shows before he was roped in to work on Spider-Man: Tas, so he already had prior idea on how these shows needed to be, but that didn’t mean he waa exempt from getting handed some really weird and bizzare S&P notes.
- 4/1/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
It was the winter of 1994 when John Semper released the first-ever episode of an iconic series titled Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Before he found fame with Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi’s films, the character of Spider-Man was a part of an animated show.
And much like Spider-Man, Bruce Wayne aka Batman also had an animated show to its name titled Batman: The Animated Series. The difference between the two was that Batman: Tas was let off with a lot of controversial scenes while the Spider-Man series suffered from censorship. An event that creator John Semper is still jealous of!
Spider-Man (1994) | Marvel Entertainment
Batman: The Animated Series Was Too Much For Children!
Back in 1992, Bruce Timm created the iconic series Batman: The Animated Series with Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill voicing the characters of Batman and The Joker respectively. Finding much fame and acclaim, the series was an instant success...
And much like Spider-Man, Bruce Wayne aka Batman also had an animated show to its name titled Batman: The Animated Series. The difference between the two was that Batman: Tas was let off with a lot of controversial scenes while the Spider-Man series suffered from censorship. An event that creator John Semper is still jealous of!
Spider-Man (1994) | Marvel Entertainment
Batman: The Animated Series Was Too Much For Children!
Back in 1992, Bruce Timm created the iconic series Batman: The Animated Series with Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill voicing the characters of Batman and The Joker respectively. Finding much fame and acclaim, the series was an instant success...
- 4/1/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Spider-Man: The Animated Series aired from 1994 to 1998 for five seasons and sixty-five episodes. Written by John Semper based on Marvel comics, the animated series saw various storylines spanned over multiple episodes. One of the most iconic storylines in the comic saw the ever controversial, Morbius, as an antagonist to the web-slinging hero.
Spider-Man (1994) | Marvel Entertainment
The “pseudo-vampire,” instead of biting necks and sucking blood, was given hand suckers. To maintain the network’s standards & practices, the show could bot show Morbius biting on necks or use the word blood. So he was shown to have 5 suckers in his hands, which he used to drain plasma. This was one of the most controversial plot points about the character.
Morbius’ Hand Suckers Were Inspired From a Star Trek Monster
Have you ever thought Marvel could take inspiration for Morbius from Star Trek of all things? In the first episode of season 1 of Star Trek,...
Spider-Man (1994) | Marvel Entertainment
The “pseudo-vampire,” instead of biting necks and sucking blood, was given hand suckers. To maintain the network’s standards & practices, the show could bot show Morbius biting on necks or use the word blood. So he was shown to have 5 suckers in his hands, which he used to drain plasma. This was one of the most controversial plot points about the character.
Morbius’ Hand Suckers Were Inspired From a Star Trek Monster
Have you ever thought Marvel could take inspiration for Morbius from Star Trek of all things? In the first episode of season 1 of Star Trek,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Before the rise of franchises like the MCU and the DC Universe, superhero enthusiasts were treated to numerous animated series featuring their beloved characters. Among these was Spider-Man: The Animated Series, which depicted the adventures of the iconic web-slinger as he faced off his formidable foes.
Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Premiering in 1994, the show enjoyed a five-season run before its cancellation in 1998. However, bringing the animated spectacle to life on-screen was not an easy task, as the makers struggled with several things, including getting the ideal appearance for the series’ protagonist, Peter Parker.
The Challenging Task of Designing Peter Parker For Spider-Man: The Animated Series
In a conversation with The Marvel Animation Age, the producer of Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Bob Richardson, shared insight into crafting Peter Parker’s look for the TV show. He shared that while working on the series and character designs, they had input from comic book luminaries like Stan Lee.
Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Premiering in 1994, the show enjoyed a five-season run before its cancellation in 1998. However, bringing the animated spectacle to life on-screen was not an easy task, as the makers struggled with several things, including getting the ideal appearance for the series’ protagonist, Peter Parker.
The Challenging Task of Designing Peter Parker For Spider-Man: The Animated Series
In a conversation with The Marvel Animation Age, the producer of Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Bob Richardson, shared insight into crafting Peter Parker’s look for the TV show. He shared that while working on the series and character designs, they had input from comic book luminaries like Stan Lee.
- 4/1/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The Spider-Verse films have very quickly become one of the most iconic adaptations of Spider-Man to have ever graced any medium of storytelling. Not only do they perfectly encapsulate the essence of the character, but they also balance serious conflicts with humor in the best way possible. They made several nods to iconic characters from the past that had fans ecstatic.
A still from Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse
However, the was one very iconic version of Peter Parker who was notably missing from both Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse; the one from Spider-Man: The Animated Series.
Suggested“We had a feeling that it would go over really well”: The Same Reason Batman: The Animated Series Was a Hit is Why Fans Love X-Men ’97
A theory suggests that he could be the main key to saving the universe in the third installment of the franchise.
A still from Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse
However, the was one very iconic version of Peter Parker who was notably missing from both Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse; the one from Spider-Man: The Animated Series.
Suggested“We had a feeling that it would go over really well”: The Same Reason Batman: The Animated Series Was a Hit is Why Fans Love X-Men ’97
A theory suggests that he could be the main key to saving the universe in the third installment of the franchise.
- 3/30/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Last week, ‘X-Men ’97’ debuted on Disney+ with its first two episodes, and the initial reactions have been fantastic. The show received a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising it as the “Best Marvel release in years.” Metacritic also gave the show a high score of 82, indicating “Universal acclaim,” a rare feat for recent Marvel Studios projects.
The series capitalized on its greatest strength: being a direct continuation of ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ It maintained the characters and animation style while presenting a more mature and “raw” plot compared to typical Marvel shows.
For a while now, it’s been clear that Marvel Studios is shifting its focus from live-action to animated projects. There are several animated shows in the works, either confirmed or rumored. Not all of them will be part of the MCU; some, like ‘X-Men ’97,’ belong to the Marvel Animated Multiverse. Given the success of ‘X-Men ’97,...
The series capitalized on its greatest strength: being a direct continuation of ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ It maintained the characters and animation style while presenting a more mature and “raw” plot compared to typical Marvel shows.
For a while now, it’s been clear that Marvel Studios is shifting its focus from live-action to animated projects. There are several animated shows in the works, either confirmed or rumored. Not all of them will be part of the MCU; some, like ‘X-Men ’97,’ belong to the Marvel Animated Multiverse. Given the success of ‘X-Men ’97,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘X-Men ’97’ premiered last week with the two first episodes on Disney+ and the first reactions are amazing. The show premiered with 100 % on Rotten Tomatoes with the critics calling it “Best Marvel release in years’ Metacritic gave the show a high 82 score indicating that it earned “Universal acclaim” – a feat that is a rarity in the last few years when it comes to Marvel Studios projects.
The show in large part played on its greatest strength, the fact that it is a direct continuation of the ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ as it tried to imitate both the characters and animation to a reasonable extent while keeping the plot more mature and “raw” than what we’re used to seeing.
Now we’ve known for quite some time that Marvel Studios will be shifting its focus somewhat from live-action projects to animated projects in the future, and there are already several animated shows in development,...
The show in large part played on its greatest strength, the fact that it is a direct continuation of the ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ as it tried to imitate both the characters and animation to a reasonable extent while keeping the plot more mature and “raw” than what we’re used to seeing.
Now we’ve known for quite some time that Marvel Studios will be shifting its focus somewhat from live-action projects to animated projects in the future, and there are already several animated shows in development,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Will Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. return with a new series? ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s series experienced initial acclaim with productions such as WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki, marking a significant journey into television in recent times. However, subsequent series exhibited a rapid descent into formulaic narratives, eliciting viewer fatigue towards Disney+ offerings. A notable shift emerged with the revelation to revive cherished pre-Disney+ era shows, notably X-Men: The Animated Series and Daredevil. These continuations, as evidenced by X-Men ’97 and Daredevil: Born Again, have reignited audience interest. Consequently, there exists a palpable sense of anticipation among audiences for the potential revival of another cherished Marvel Television program, named Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
In a recent interview promoting X-Men ’97, Brad Winderbaum, Marvel Studios‘ Head of Television, deliberated on the potential resurgence of classic Marvel productions such as Spider-Man: The Animated Series or Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D....
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s series experienced initial acclaim with productions such as WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki, marking a significant journey into television in recent times. However, subsequent series exhibited a rapid descent into formulaic narratives, eliciting viewer fatigue towards Disney+ offerings. A notable shift emerged with the revelation to revive cherished pre-Disney+ era shows, notably X-Men: The Animated Series and Daredevil. These continuations, as evidenced by X-Men ’97 and Daredevil: Born Again, have reignited audience interest. Consequently, there exists a palpable sense of anticipation among audiences for the potential revival of another cherished Marvel Television program, named Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
In a recent interview promoting X-Men ’97, Brad Winderbaum, Marvel Studios‘ Head of Television, deliberated on the potential resurgence of classic Marvel productions such as Spider-Man: The Animated Series or Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D....
- 3/24/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
In the first episode of "X-Men '97," the 2024 continuation of the 30-year-old "X-Men: The Animated Series," Cyclops (Ray Chase) and several other X-Men break into a warehouse occupied by a well-armed militia of bigots, keen on murdering mutants. The bigots are armed with fist-mounted laser cannons extrapolated from Sentinel technology. As X-Men fans know, Sentinels are 30-foot purple robots programmed to capture and/or kill mutants. Cyclops, using his powerful optic blasts, rescues a mutant called Robert da Costa (Gui Agustini), but he's then captured by the bigots. They remove Cyclops' visor, likely not knowing that it's needed to keep his eyeball powers under control. Cyclops merely blasts his way out, sans visor, winning the day.
There is then a brief edit to the warehouse's exterior, where the above action occurred. A newspaper floats by the camera, highlighting a mutant fashion show. It will take sharp eyes to see it,...
There is then a brief edit to the warehouse's exterior, where the above action occurred. A newspaper floats by the camera, highlighting a mutant fashion show. It will take sharp eyes to see it,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
This week will see the long-awaited return of the popular “X-Men” animated series, with a new revival and continuation of the established storylines in “X-Men ’97.” Some of the teases in the marketing campaign have already hinted at a crossover with “Spider-Man: The Animated Series,” another Fox Kids series adaptation with an equally killer theme song (performed by Aerosmith) that aired around the same era.
Continue reading Marvel Animation Producer Open To Reviving ‘Spider-Man: The Animated Series’: “You Never Know” at The Playlist.
Continue reading Marvel Animation Producer Open To Reviving ‘Spider-Man: The Animated Series’: “You Never Know” at The Playlist.
- 3/18/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Robert Kirkman’s Invincible is gearing up to launch the second part of its second season, and fans could not be more excited about the show’s return. What has had fans speculating about the story is that Invincible had a cross-company crossover with Spider-Man during his multiversal adventures, which fans are expecting to see in the show, even if it’s a long shot.
Invincible
However, if Spider-Man is to show up in Invincible, Sony and Marvel have the choice to make one of the most iconic backdoor pilots in recent history. While the first episode of Invincible Season 2 Part 2 airs on March 15th, Marvel Animation will be busy releasing its continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series, titled X-Men ’97. This has caused a lot of speculation as to which other animated series could return from Marvel Animation, and one story neatly fits into the niche that this whirlwind of situations has created.
Invincible
However, if Spider-Man is to show up in Invincible, Sony and Marvel have the choice to make one of the most iconic backdoor pilots in recent history. While the first episode of Invincible Season 2 Part 2 airs on March 15th, Marvel Animation will be busy releasing its continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series, titled X-Men ’97. This has caused a lot of speculation as to which other animated series could return from Marvel Animation, and one story neatly fits into the niche that this whirlwind of situations has created.
- 3/6/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Spider-Man is one of Marvel’s premiere properties, one that was out of Marvel’s Studios’ hands until 2016. Still having the split the difference with Sony Pictures, Marvel Studios has had the opportunity to capitalize on the IP by incorporating the character into their shared universe. However, this has caused the MCU depiction to be just one iteration of the multiple versions of the character across all media.
Tom Holland as Spider-Man
Tom Holland already has to compete with the Spider-Verse animated films being helmed by Sony, which feature another version of Peter Parker and has a host of Spider-People at its disposal to throw at the audience. It now seems that Holland might have more competition with being Spider-Man, after the head writer for Spider-Man: The Animated Series has revealed how ready he is to jump back into action.
A Spider-Man: The Animated Series continuation might never happen...
Tom Holland as Spider-Man
Tom Holland already has to compete with the Spider-Verse animated films being helmed by Sony, which feature another version of Peter Parker and has a host of Spider-People at its disposal to throw at the audience. It now seems that Holland might have more competition with being Spider-Man, after the head writer for Spider-Man: The Animated Series has revealed how ready he is to jump back into action.
A Spider-Man: The Animated Series continuation might never happen...
- 2/29/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
X-Men: The Animated Series is officially returning, much to the delight of fans. While DC animation had dominated the previous few decades with hits like Justice League Unlimited, Batman Beyond, Batman: The Animated Series, and Superman: The Animated Series, Marvel had its fair share of cultural and sleeper hits, like Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and Spider-Man: The Animated Series, along with the aforementioned X-Men series which has been rebranded as X-Men ’97.
A scene from X-Men ’97
At the heels of the X-Men animated series returning, fans have been talking about all the shows that Marvel should revive for Disney+. Among these is Spider-Man: The Animated Series, the head writer for which has revealed that all Marvel needs to do is call him.
Suggested“Miles Morales is not an original black character”: DC Fans Demand James Gunn Work on John Stewart, Mister Terrific to Fight Sony’s $375M Spider...
A scene from X-Men ’97
At the heels of the X-Men animated series returning, fans have been talking about all the shows that Marvel should revive for Disney+. Among these is Spider-Man: The Animated Series, the head writer for which has revealed that all Marvel needs to do is call him.
Suggested“Miles Morales is not an original black character”: DC Fans Demand James Gunn Work on John Stewart, Mister Terrific to Fight Sony’s $375M Spider...
- 2/29/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Spider-Man: The Animated Series (Disney+), Madame Web (Sony Pictures) Image: The A.V. Club When Sony agreed to share the movie rights to Spider-Man with Disney and Marvel Studios, it decided to capitalize on the MCU’s success with the character by developing a series of Spider-Man-adjacent films without Spider-Man. Some of these make perfect sense,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Sam Barsanti
- avclub.com
Spider-Man: The Animated Series (Disney+), Madame Web (Sony Pictures)Image: The A.V. Club
When Sony agreed to share the movie rights to Spider-Man with Disney and Marvel Studios, it decided to capitalize on the MCU’s success with the character by developing a series of Spider-Man-adjacent films without Spider-Man. Some of these make perfect sense,...
When Sony agreed to share the movie rights to Spider-Man with Disney and Marvel Studios, it decided to capitalize on the MCU’s success with the character by developing a series of Spider-Man-adjacent films without Spider-Man. Some of these make perfect sense,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Sam Barsanti
- avclub.com
This article contains spoilers for "Echo."
It's long been debated whether the Netflix Marvel series were Marvel Cinematic Universe canon. The shows advertised themselves as being connected to the MCU movies; "Daredevil" obliquely referred to the alien invasion of New York City in "The Avengers" as "the incident," and criminal overseer Wesley (Toby Leonard Moore) even quipped to some goons, "If [Daredevil] had an iron suit or a magic hammer, maybe that would explain why you keep getting your asses handed to you." However, these connections were very much a one-way street.
Since then, though, Vincent D'Onofrio returned as Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin on "Hawkeye," while Charlie Cox reprised his role as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and "She-Hulk." Cox and D'Onofrio are both returning for the new series "Daredevil: Born Again," as is Jon Bernthal as the Punisher.
And yet, there was still uncertainty. The MCU has...
It's long been debated whether the Netflix Marvel series were Marvel Cinematic Universe canon. The shows advertised themselves as being connected to the MCU movies; "Daredevil" obliquely referred to the alien invasion of New York City in "The Avengers" as "the incident," and criminal overseer Wesley (Toby Leonard Moore) even quipped to some goons, "If [Daredevil] had an iron suit or a magic hammer, maybe that would explain why you keep getting your asses handed to you." However, these connections were very much a one-way street.
Since then, though, Vincent D'Onofrio returned as Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin on "Hawkeye," while Charlie Cox reprised his role as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and "She-Hulk." Cox and D'Onofrio are both returning for the new series "Daredevil: Born Again," as is Jon Bernthal as the Punisher.
And yet, there was still uncertainty. The MCU has...
- 1/10/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
It took a very long time for Hollywood to take Marvel Comics seriously, and "Howard the Duck" gets a lot of the blame for that. By the mid-1980s, films like "Star Wars" and "Superman: The Movie" had incited a proper revolution in the film industry. Genres that previously weren't big hits — financially or critically — didn't just make lots of money, but they made movie stars out of actors nobody had previously heard of, and even won awards. All of a sudden, sci-fi/fantasy and pulp heroes weren't just "kids' stuff." They were surefire recipes for four-quadrant success.
But even though Marvel was churning out superhero TV shows like nobody's business — not just Saturday morning cartoons but primetime hits like "The Incredible Hulk" and "Spider-Man: The Animated Series" — Marvel's first big budget foray into live-action theatrical features wasn't based on one of their most iconic costumed crimefighters. Instead it was "Howard the Duck,...
But even though Marvel was churning out superhero TV shows like nobody's business — not just Saturday morning cartoons but primetime hits like "The Incredible Hulk" and "Spider-Man: The Animated Series" — Marvel's first big budget foray into live-action theatrical features wasn't based on one of their most iconic costumed crimefighters. Instead it was "Howard the Duck,...
- 11/7/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
Richard Moll, who played bald-headed bailiff Aristotle Nostradamus “Bull” Shannon on the NBC sitcom “Night Court,” died Thursday, a family spokesman said on Friday.
The 80-year-old passed away peacefully at his home in Big Bear Lake, California.
The 6’8″ actor rose to fame on the courtroom comedy, which starred Harry Anderson and John Larroquette and ran from 1984 to 1992. He did not appear in the recent Peacock reboot.
After “Night Court,” he landed a recurring role on the NBC sitcom starring Cindy Williams. He also guested on “Babylon 5,” “Anger Management,” “Cold Case,” “Smallville,” “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” and “7th Heaven.”
He lent his impressively deep voice to several animated shows as the voice of Harvey Dent/Two-Face on the ’90s Fox series “The Adventures of Batman & Robin” and Scorpion on “Spider-Man: The Animated Series.” He also voiced the bodyguard to the title character of the syndicated series “Mighty Max,” which...
The 80-year-old passed away peacefully at his home in Big Bear Lake, California.
The 6’8″ actor rose to fame on the courtroom comedy, which starred Harry Anderson and John Larroquette and ran from 1984 to 1992. He did not appear in the recent Peacock reboot.
After “Night Court,” he landed a recurring role on the NBC sitcom starring Cindy Williams. He also guested on “Babylon 5,” “Anger Management,” “Cold Case,” “Smallville,” “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” and “7th Heaven.”
He lent his impressively deep voice to several animated shows as the voice of Harvey Dent/Two-Face on the ’90s Fox series “The Adventures of Batman & Robin” and Scorpion on “Spider-Man: The Animated Series.” He also voiced the bodyguard to the title character of the syndicated series “Mighty Max,” which...
- 10/27/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
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