There's only two more episodes of X-Men '97 to go, and Marvel Studios has released a clip from tomorrow's penultimate season 1 chapter, "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2."
The preview finds our mutant heroes suiting-up in new costumes for their impending battle with Bastion and his forces.
The outfits are a mixture of the team's classic looks, and the costumes they wore in the pages of The Uncanny X-Men. The clip also sees Jubilee burn Roberto DaCosta's business card, so Sunspot must have decided not to join the fight.
Former showrunner Beau DeMayo hinted at the costume change when he shared the unused pilot for Pryde of the X-Men earlier today.
DeMayo was also asked if he's ever heard any talk of adding Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat to the X-Men '97 roster.
"I haven’t, but my suspicion is Jubilee and Kitty slightly compete in terms of their age and Pov on the team.
The preview finds our mutant heroes suiting-up in new costumes for their impending battle with Bastion and his forces.
The outfits are a mixture of the team's classic looks, and the costumes they wore in the pages of The Uncanny X-Men. The clip also sees Jubilee burn Roberto DaCosta's business card, so Sunspot must have decided not to join the fight.
Former showrunner Beau DeMayo hinted at the costume change when he shared the unused pilot for Pryde of the X-Men earlier today.
DeMayo was also asked if he's ever heard any talk of adding Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat to the X-Men '97 roster.
"I haven’t, but my suspicion is Jubilee and Kitty slightly compete in terms of their age and Pov on the team.
- 5/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
"Magneto was right..."
Former X-Men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo has taken to social media to share a "homework assignment" for fans that may want a better idea of what to expect from the middle chapter in the three-part season finale, which airs on Disney+ next Wednesday.
DeMayo posted the cover to 1993's Uncanny X-Men #304, which marked the 30th anniversary celebration of the iconic mutant heroes, and the third chapter in the "Fatal Attractions" storyline.
Spoilers for Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1 and (possibly) Part 2 follow.
Though a few significant events occur in this issue that could inform the episode, we'd say it will most likely draw influence from Magneto's arc. Towards the end of Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1, Dr. Valerie Cooper frees Magnus from Bastion's prison, and the Master of Magnetism flies to one of the northern magnetic pole to manipulate Earth's magnetic field, using his powers to wipe...
Former X-Men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo has taken to social media to share a "homework assignment" for fans that may want a better idea of what to expect from the middle chapter in the three-part season finale, which airs on Disney+ next Wednesday.
DeMayo posted the cover to 1993's Uncanny X-Men #304, which marked the 30th anniversary celebration of the iconic mutant heroes, and the third chapter in the "Fatal Attractions" storyline.
Spoilers for Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1 and (possibly) Part 2 follow.
Though a few significant events occur in this issue that could inform the episode, we'd say it will most likely draw influence from Magneto's arc. Towards the end of Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1, Dr. Valerie Cooper frees Magnus from Bastion's prison, and the Master of Magnetism flies to one of the northern magnetic pole to manipulate Earth's magnetic field, using his powers to wipe...
- 5/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
X-Men ’97 has had massive success among the Marvel fans. The animated series, which is a revival and continuation of the ’90s X-Men show, has generated immense hype. However, it has also attracted very strong criticism regarding the character of Rogue. The fans did not appreciate how the show pulled off some insane de-sexualization of the curvaceous figure of Rogue.
Rogue in X-Men ’97
Since the first trailer dropped, many fans who found their first love in Rogue in the 90s complained on the internet that her physique was drastically changed in the new animation. In some scenes, Rogue’s butt looked extremely flat. However, the Rogue voice actress, Lenore Zann, seems to have found the perfect way to address the criticism by paying homage to the iconic “America’s Ass.”
How did Lenore Zann address the criticisms of Rogue in X-Men ’97?
The much-talked-about scene of Rogue in the original...
Rogue in X-Men ’97
Since the first trailer dropped, many fans who found their first love in Rogue in the 90s complained on the internet that her physique was drastically changed in the new animation. In some scenes, Rogue’s butt looked extremely flat. However, the Rogue voice actress, Lenore Zann, seems to have found the perfect way to address the criticism by paying homage to the iconic “America’s Ass.”
How did Lenore Zann address the criticisms of Rogue in X-Men ’97?
The much-talked-about scene of Rogue in the original...
- 4/27/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The X-Men ’97 animated series is still making waves of excitement among fans, with its nostalgic value and new storylines. But amid the gripping plot and intense characters, the show is also serving as a home to a few of the most heartbreaking scenes. Take for example Gambit’s gut-wrenching death sequence featuring Rogue holding his lifeless body.
A still from X-Men ’97 | image: YouTube/Marvel Entertainment
This particular scene from X-Men ’97 episode 5 stuck with millions of fans who felt the raw emotions and sentiments behind the scene. Adding insult to injury, actress Lenore Zann who voiced Rogue, discussed the backstory of the sequence. Revealing via X, Zann claimed that the scene was inspired by a real-life tragedy, which made it even more poignant.
Rogue and Gambit’s Heartbreaking Scene From X-Men ’97
While X-Men ’97 started on a happy and lighthearted note, clinging onto the nostalgic storyline and bringing back the iconic characters,...
A still from X-Men ’97 | image: YouTube/Marvel Entertainment
This particular scene from X-Men ’97 episode 5 stuck with millions of fans who felt the raw emotions and sentiments behind the scene. Adding insult to injury, actress Lenore Zann who voiced Rogue, discussed the backstory of the sequence. Revealing via X, Zann claimed that the scene was inspired by a real-life tragedy, which made it even more poignant.
Rogue and Gambit’s Heartbreaking Scene From X-Men ’97
While X-Men ’97 started on a happy and lighthearted note, clinging onto the nostalgic storyline and bringing back the iconic characters,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Voice actress Lenore Zann has been synonymous with voicing Rogue in multiple X-Men-related media, including the recent X-Men ‘97. The actress returned to the role after voicing the character in the original X-Men: The Animated Series as well. She has also lent her voice to Rogue in video games.
Zann recently revealed that a personal tragedy helped her channel her grief for a heartbreaking scene in the latest episode of X-Men ‘97. The actress mentioned that she tapped into the sadness she felt at the death of her young niece to cancer while performing Rogue’s own grief towards the death of an important character in the show.
Spoilers ahead.
The Latest X-Men ‘97 Episode Sees Rogue At Her Most Emotional A still from X-Men ’97
In the latest episode of the Marvel series X-Men ‘97 titled ‘Bright Eyes’, the team is processing the deaths of their teammates in Genosha.
Zann recently revealed that a personal tragedy helped her channel her grief for a heartbreaking scene in the latest episode of X-Men ‘97. The actress mentioned that she tapped into the sadness she felt at the death of her young niece to cancer while performing Rogue’s own grief towards the death of an important character in the show.
Spoilers ahead.
The Latest X-Men ‘97 Episode Sees Rogue At Her Most Emotional A still from X-Men ’97
In the latest episode of the Marvel series X-Men ‘97 titled ‘Bright Eyes’, the team is processing the deaths of their teammates in Genosha.
- 4/25/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
X-Men ’97: Captain America Returns ( Photo Credit – Disney+ Hotstar )
Every Marvel fan is currently busy binging on the X-Men ’97 series. The premise of the animated series picks up where the 1990s X-Men: The Animated Series ends. The MCU series is created by Beau DeMayo. So far, seven episodes have dropped on Disney+ Hotstar. In the latest episode, ‘Bright Eyes’, the team has brought back Steve Rogers, aka Captain America.
In MCU movies, Chris Evans, who played Steve Rogers, is probably dead after Avengers: Endgame. But seeing the Cap return in X-Men ’97 made the Marvel fans happy. However, not everyone is pleased with the way they treated him in the animated series. Fans are unhappy with how the makers showed Steve’s alignment towards the government when he stood against their wrongdoings in movies. It’s a scene between Rogue (voiced by Lenore Zann) and Cap (Josh Keaton) that has got the reactions.
Every Marvel fan is currently busy binging on the X-Men ’97 series. The premise of the animated series picks up where the 1990s X-Men: The Animated Series ends. The MCU series is created by Beau DeMayo. So far, seven episodes have dropped on Disney+ Hotstar. In the latest episode, ‘Bright Eyes’, the team has brought back Steve Rogers, aka Captain America.
In MCU movies, Chris Evans, who played Steve Rogers, is probably dead after Avengers: Endgame. But seeing the Cap return in X-Men ’97 made the Marvel fans happy. However, not everyone is pleased with the way they treated him in the animated series. Fans are unhappy with how the makers showed Steve’s alignment towards the government when he stood against their wrongdoings in movies. It’s a scene between Rogue (voiced by Lenore Zann) and Cap (Josh Keaton) that has got the reactions.
- 4/25/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
X-Men ’97 is only getting better and better with each new chapter, and it looks like the upcoming seventh episode will not be an exception to the rule. Thanks to a new preview of the episode, fans of the X-Men will finally get to see Rogue at her full strength as she goes completely “rogue” after the Genosha massacre.
Disney+’s X-Men ’97
Fans have always complained about Fox’s portrayal of Rogue in the films, watering her down from the absolute powerhouse that she is in the comic books and not letting her mutant abilities shine bright at the highest setting. Luckily, X-Men ’97 doesn’t seem to have any problem showing Rogue’s true personality and fans couldn’t be happier.
X-Men ’97 is Finally Giving Fans a Comic Accurate Rogue A still from X-Men ’97 episode 7
In the fifth episode of X-Men ’97, fans were greeted by...
Disney+’s X-Men ’97
Fans have always complained about Fox’s portrayal of Rogue in the films, watering her down from the absolute powerhouse that she is in the comic books and not letting her mutant abilities shine bright at the highest setting. Luckily, X-Men ’97 doesn’t seem to have any problem showing Rogue’s true personality and fans couldn’t be happier.
X-Men ’97 is Finally Giving Fans a Comic Accurate Rogue A still from X-Men ’97 episode 7
In the fifth episode of X-Men ’97, fans were greeted by...
- 4/24/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97 Episode 5
X-Men ’97 was a shock to fans and creators alike, as the voice actors who featured in the episode have come out to talk about their shock when they initially read and performed the script for Episode 5, Remember It. Rogue voice actor Lenore Zann talked about her reaction to the episode, particularly the death that rocked the fandom.
X-Men ’97 episode 5
After the devastation that was caused in Episode 5, fans are hoping against hope that all the damage done in the episode could be undone one way or the other, but the reaction that has come from Rogue’s voice actor could mean that what the show has done is going to be more or less permanent.
Lenore Zann was “devasted” by Remember It‘s ending
Rogue holding Gambit’s lifeless body in X-Men ’97
Episode 5 of X-Men ’97 saw some of...
X-Men ’97 was a shock to fans and creators alike, as the voice actors who featured in the episode have come out to talk about their shock when they initially read and performed the script for Episode 5, Remember It. Rogue voice actor Lenore Zann talked about her reaction to the episode, particularly the death that rocked the fandom.
X-Men ’97 episode 5
After the devastation that was caused in Episode 5, fans are hoping against hope that all the damage done in the episode could be undone one way or the other, but the reaction that has come from Rogue’s voice actor could mean that what the show has done is going to be more or less permanent.
Lenore Zann was “devasted” by Remember It‘s ending
Rogue holding Gambit’s lifeless body in X-Men ’97
Episode 5 of X-Men ’97 saw some of...
- 4/14/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
For decades, Hollywood has struggled with the concept of the reboot.
Not merely the "remake," which was a fairly common occurrence ever since Hollywood figured out how to upgrade the technology of The Wizard of Oz (1910) and re-film The Wizard of Oz (1939) -- now with sound and color! -- but specifically, the reboot.
As in upgrading not the technology but the culture of the original piece.
When The Brady Bunch Movie reboot came out in 1995, it was an audacious spectacle. It was reimagined as a tongue-in-cheek parody of 1960s/1970s culture and of the naivete of the original series.
By the early 2000s, reboots were no longer quirky experiments of avant-garde filmmakers but big money makers and even award-winning art films.
By the time Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, and Hasbro joined the reboot revolution, audiences had been lulled into a sense of tepid acceptance of all things rebooted. The visual effects were out of control.
Not merely the "remake," which was a fairly common occurrence ever since Hollywood figured out how to upgrade the technology of The Wizard of Oz (1910) and re-film The Wizard of Oz (1939) -- now with sound and color! -- but specifically, the reboot.
As in upgrading not the technology but the culture of the original piece.
When The Brady Bunch Movie reboot came out in 1995, it was an audacious spectacle. It was reimagined as a tongue-in-cheek parody of 1960s/1970s culture and of the naivete of the original series.
By the early 2000s, reboots were no longer quirky experiments of avant-garde filmmakers but big money makers and even award-winning art films.
By the time Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, and Hasbro joined the reboot revolution, audiences had been lulled into a sense of tepid acceptance of all things rebooted. The visual effects were out of control.
- 4/13/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
Disney Plus’ X-Men ’97 has been confirmed for seasons 2 and 3. While the show’s season 1 is still unraveling its roaring success has prompted Marvel Studios to start working on the upcoming instalments. The show continues the story of 1992’s X-Men: The Animated Series.
A major update recently revealed that two of X-Men ’97‘s key crew members from season 1 will return to season 2. The update means that the second season of the Disney Plus show will have the same powerful music as the first.
Image from X-Men ’97 | Official Trailer | Marvel Entertainment | YouTube
X-Men ’97 Will Bring Back Show’s Best Assets For Season 2
In an exclusive interview with The Direct, Taylor Newton Stewart from The Newton Brothers duo confirmed that they will compose music for X-Men ‘97 season 2. Fans thoroughly enjoyed the musicians’ work on season 1. Stewart told the outlet they haven’t started working on the music yet. The...
A major update recently revealed that two of X-Men ’97‘s key crew members from season 1 will return to season 2. The update means that the second season of the Disney Plus show will have the same powerful music as the first.
Image from X-Men ’97 | Official Trailer | Marvel Entertainment | YouTube
X-Men ’97 Will Bring Back Show’s Best Assets For Season 2
In an exclusive interview with The Direct, Taylor Newton Stewart from The Newton Brothers duo confirmed that they will compose music for X-Men ‘97 season 2. Fans thoroughly enjoyed the musicians’ work on season 1. Stewart told the outlet they haven’t started working on the music yet. The...
- 4/13/2024
- by Disha Kandpal
- FandomWire
X-Men ’97 was a treat for every Marvel fan. The show has successfully recreated the nostalgia, thanks to Marvel boss Kevin Feige who insisted the show must bring the original cast of Fox show, X-Men: The Animated Series. It makes sense as X-Men ‘97 was the continuation of the classic animated show in the ’90s.
Rogue with Magneto in X-Men ’97
Lenore Zann who played Anna Marie a.k.a. Rogue in both the series alongside Cal Dodd’s Wolverine revealed that they had to go through the audition process again despite their almost confirmed reprisal of their roles. Fan-favorite Gambit actor A.J. LoCascio also joined Zann and Dodd in the process.
Lenore Zann And Cal Dodd’s Re-Audition For X-Men ’97
Cal Dodd’s Wolverine
While Kevin Feige insisted on the return of the original cast of the Fox (now owned by Marvel Studios’ parent company Disney) show, X-Men: The Animated Series...
Rogue with Magneto in X-Men ’97
Lenore Zann who played Anna Marie a.k.a. Rogue in both the series alongside Cal Dodd’s Wolverine revealed that they had to go through the audition process again despite their almost confirmed reprisal of their roles. Fan-favorite Gambit actor A.J. LoCascio also joined Zann and Dodd in the process.
Lenore Zann And Cal Dodd’s Re-Audition For X-Men ’97
Cal Dodd’s Wolverine
While Kevin Feige insisted on the return of the original cast of the Fox (now owned by Marvel Studios’ parent company Disney) show, X-Men: The Animated Series...
- 4/1/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
X-Men ‘97, which is a revival of the popular 90s animated series, is currently streaming on Disney+ and is receiving a lot of love and praise from all corners. Apart from giving fans many nostalgic moments from the 90s, the execution of the storyline and the character sketches are being appreciated across the board.
A still from X-Men ‘97
Currently, 3 episodes of a total of 10 episodes have been released, and excited fans have been finally introduced to the inimitable Madelyn Pryor, aka Goblin Queen. This intimidating villain is a complex character from the X-Men comics who made her appearance in the closing moments of episode 2. But who is this powerful mutant, and why is she an integral part of the franchise?
Here’s What You Need to Know About Goblin Queen
The 2nd episode of X-Men ‘97 ended on an exciting note with fans being introduced to a deadly lookalike...
A still from X-Men ‘97
Currently, 3 episodes of a total of 10 episodes have been released, and excited fans have been finally introduced to the inimitable Madelyn Pryor, aka Goblin Queen. This intimidating villain is a complex character from the X-Men comics who made her appearance in the closing moments of episode 2. But who is this powerful mutant, and why is she an integral part of the franchise?
Here’s What You Need to Know About Goblin Queen
The 2nd episode of X-Men ‘97 ended on an exciting note with fans being introduced to a deadly lookalike...
- 3/28/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
In its first five days of release, the first two episodes of X-Men ’97 amassed four million views, making it Disney+’s most-watched Season 1 premiere for a (Qualifier No. 1) full-length (Qualifier No. 2) animated series since Marvel’s What If…? anthology bowed back in August 2021.
(Disney+ properly defines a “view” as total hours viewed divided by running time; X-Men: ’97 episodes are about 30 minutes each.)
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(Disney+ properly defines a “view” as total hours viewed divided by running time; X-Men: ’97 episodes are about 30 minutes each.)
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- 3/26/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
‘X-Men ’97’ debuted last week on Disney+ with its first two episodes, and the initial reactions are fantastic. The series premiered with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics dubbing it the “Best Marvel release in years.” Metacritic also gave the show a high score of 82, indicating “Universal acclaim” – a rare achievement for recent Marvel Studios projects.
The series capitalizes on its strongest aspect: being a direct continuation of ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ It strives to maintain the essence of the original characters and animation while presenting a more mature and “raw” storyline than what audiences typically expect.
‘X-Men ’97’ racked up four million views in its first five days on Disney+. Disney heralds this as the most-watched Season 1 premiere for a full-length animated series on the platform since Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ premiered in 2021, outperforming shows like ‘Iwájú’ and ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.’ Animated shorts like ‘Star Wars: Visions,...
The series capitalizes on its strongest aspect: being a direct continuation of ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ It strives to maintain the essence of the original characters and animation while presenting a more mature and “raw” storyline than what audiences typically expect.
‘X-Men ’97’ racked up four million views in its first five days on Disney+. Disney heralds this as the most-watched Season 1 premiere for a full-length animated series on the platform since Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ premiered in 2021, outperforming shows like ‘Iwájú’ and ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.’ Animated shorts like ‘Star Wars: Visions,...
- 3/26/2024
- 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.
‘X-Men ’97’ had four million views within its initial five days on Disney+. Disney reports this achievement as the streamer’s most-viewed Season 1 premiere for a full-length animated series since Marvel’s ‘What If…...
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.
‘X-Men ’97’ had four million views within its initial five days on Disney+. Disney reports this achievement as the streamer’s most-viewed Season 1 premiere for a full-length animated series since Marvel’s ‘What If…...
- 3/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Disney has shared some audience data for X-Men ’97.
The first two episodes of the Disney+ series launched on March 20. According to the company, it is now the most viewed full-length animated series premiere on the streamer since What If…? Season 1.
The premiere episode alone has driven 4M views globally through its first 5 days, Disney says.
Disney defines a view as hours viewed divided by runtime. Each episode of X-Men ’97 is about 30 minutes long.
Also, views across all 5 seasons of the original 1992 X-Men animated series increased by 522% since the X-Men ’97 trailer launched on February 15.
X-Men ’97 is a revival of the classic ’90s animated series. Written by Beau DeMayo, X-Men ’97 revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
The first two episodes of the Disney+ series launched on March 20. According to the company, it is now the most viewed full-length animated series premiere on the streamer since What If…? Season 1.
The premiere episode alone has driven 4M views globally through its first 5 days, Disney says.
Disney defines a view as hours viewed divided by runtime. Each episode of X-Men ’97 is about 30 minutes long.
Also, views across all 5 seasons of the original 1992 X-Men animated series increased by 522% since the X-Men ’97 trailer launched on February 15.
X-Men ’97 is a revival of the classic ’90s animated series. Written by Beau DeMayo, X-Men ’97 revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
- 3/26/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
“X-Men ’97” hit four million views in its first five days on Disney+.
According to Disney, this marks the streamer’s most-watched Season 1 premiere for a full-length animated series since Marvel’s “What If…?” debuted in 2021, putting “X-Men ’97” ahead of shows including “Iwájú” and “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.”
“X-Men ’97” follows up on “X-Men: The Animated Series,” which ran on Fox Kids from 1992 to 1997. The new series follows the X-Men through new challenges after the loss of their leader, Professor Charles Xavier. The cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Jp Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, Aj LoCascio as Gambit, Holly Chou as Jubilee, Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson as Magneto and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler.
Beau DeMayo serves as head writer of “X-Men ’97,” while episodes are directed by Jake Castorena,...
According to Disney, this marks the streamer’s most-watched Season 1 premiere for a full-length animated series since Marvel’s “What If…?” debuted in 2021, putting “X-Men ’97” ahead of shows including “Iwájú” and “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.”
“X-Men ’97” follows up on “X-Men: The Animated Series,” which ran on Fox Kids from 1992 to 1997. The new series follows the X-Men through new challenges after the loss of their leader, Professor Charles Xavier. The cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Jp Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, Aj LoCascio as Gambit, Holly Chou as Jubilee, Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson as Magneto and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler.
Beau DeMayo serves as head writer of “X-Men ’97,” while episodes are directed by Jake Castorena,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
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“X-Men ’97” scored an impressive debut on Disney+.
The premiere episode of “X-Men ’97” brought in 4 million views globally within its first 5 days on the streamer, according to internal streaming data. The launch now stands as the most-viewed full-length animated series premiere on Disney+ since “What If…?” Season 1 in August 2021.
Beyond the debut audience, even the trailer for “X-Men ’97” made a splash on the streamer, with views for all five seasons of the original 1992 “X-Men” animated series skyrocketing by 522% since the “X-Men ’97” trailer launched on Feb. 15.
The streamer also saw another success as Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” movie debuted to 4.6 million views and 16.2 million hours on Disney+ in its opening weekend. The three-and-a-half hour movie marked the streamer’s most-watched music film to date, outpacing films...
“X-Men ’97” scored an impressive debut on Disney+.
The premiere episode of “X-Men ’97” brought in 4 million views globally within its first 5 days on the streamer, according to internal streaming data. The launch now stands as the most-viewed full-length animated series premiere on Disney+ since “What If…?” Season 1 in August 2021.
Beyond the debut audience, even the trailer for “X-Men ’97” made a splash on the streamer, with views for all five seasons of the original 1992 “X-Men” animated series skyrocketing by 522% since the “X-Men ’97” trailer launched on Feb. 15.
The streamer also saw another success as Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” movie debuted to 4.6 million views and 16.2 million hours on Disney+ in its opening weekend. The three-and-a-half hour movie marked the streamer’s most-watched music film to date, outpacing films...
- 3/25/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
X-Men ’97 opened to positive reviews on Disney+ and many critics hailed it as a nostalgic throwback to the original X-Men: The Animated Series. Just before its release, the showrunner Beau DeMayo exited the series for some unspecified reason, starting a whole new rumor mill on the internet. When he was part of the show, DeMayo revealed that Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films would have never happened if it was not for the original X-Men animated series.
X-Men: The Animated Series
The original show ran from 1992 to 1997 and garnered a whole generation of kids and young adults as fans of the show. The new series picks up from the events of the finale of X-Men: The Animated Series and brings back most of the original cast.
X-Men ’97 Creator Claims The Original X-Men Series Paved The Way For Spider-Man Films
X-Men: The Animated Series might have made Sam Raimi’s...
X-Men: The Animated Series
The original show ran from 1992 to 1997 and garnered a whole generation of kids and young adults as fans of the show. The new series picks up from the events of the finale of X-Men: The Animated Series and brings back most of the original cast.
X-Men ’97 Creator Claims The Original X-Men Series Paved The Way For Spider-Man Films
X-Men: The Animated Series might have made Sam Raimi’s...
- 3/25/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Kids from the '90s kids rejoice! The X-Men are back, specifically the version from the animated series. Though it's been decades since "X-Men: The Animated Series" went off the air, the new show treats it as if no time has passed.
Despite the controversial last-minute firing of the show's creator, "X-Men '97" is exactly what you'd want it to be. In his review for /Film, Witney Seibold wrote "Just like classic rock, "X-Men '97" is familiar and comforting." Indeed, this is a rare revival that truly feels like a proper continuation of the original. Sure, the animation is a big upgrade and the action scenes are spectacular, but a lot of effort was put into making the new episodes feel like they belong to the same show as the '90s episodes.
But as someone who grew up watching the Latin American Spanish dub of "X-Men: The Animated Series...
Despite the controversial last-minute firing of the show's creator, "X-Men '97" is exactly what you'd want it to be. In his review for /Film, Witney Seibold wrote "Just like classic rock, "X-Men '97" is familiar and comforting." Indeed, this is a rare revival that truly feels like a proper continuation of the original. Sure, the animation is a big upgrade and the action scenes are spectacular, but a lot of effort was put into making the new episodes feel like they belong to the same show as the '90s episodes.
But as someone who grew up watching the Latin American Spanish dub of "X-Men: The Animated Series...
- 3/23/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
A Marvel project has received the studio’s first perfect Rotten Tomatoes score since the launch of the MCU.
Disney+’s newly launched animated series X-Men ’97 has a very rare 100 percent “Fresh” rating.
While many of the reviewers are from more niche fan-focused sites than for a typical live-action show or feature film, the score nonetheless edges out Marvel’s other top-scored projects like 2022’s Ms. Marvel (98 percent), 2018’s Black Panther (96 percent), 2013’s Marvel’s Agents of Shield (95 percent) and 2019’s Avengers: Endgame (94 percent).
Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97, which premiered Wednesday, reboots 1992’s X-Men: The Animated Series. From the official descriptions: X-Men ’97 “revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.”
A sample...
Disney+’s newly launched animated series X-Men ’97 has a very rare 100 percent “Fresh” rating.
While many of the reviewers are from more niche fan-focused sites than for a typical live-action show or feature film, the score nonetheless edges out Marvel’s other top-scored projects like 2022’s Ms. Marvel (98 percent), 2018’s Black Panther (96 percent), 2013’s Marvel’s Agents of Shield (95 percent) and 2019’s Avengers: Endgame (94 percent).
Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97, which premiered Wednesday, reboots 1992’s X-Men: The Animated Series. From the official descriptions: X-Men ’97 “revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.”
A sample...
- 3/22/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sir Ian McKellen is renowned the world over for his expertise in the acting field that has won him numerous recognitions and awards. The Oscar nominee though, is best known in the commercial cinematic space for playing two cult characters namely Gandalf from Lord of the Rings, and Magneto from X-Men.
Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings
McKellen who portrayed these two iconic roles masterfully, became hugely popular with audiences and critics worldwide. But the veteran was apprehensive that the towering physicality of Erik Lehnsherr aka Magneto as depicted in the X-Men comics was completely different to his appearance. He then requested a wardrobe change to ensure that he fit the bill.
Ian McKellen Demanded This Modification To His X-Men Character
It is impossible to imagine anyone other than Sir Ian McKellen playing the role of the powerful Magneto in the X-Men series. In partnership with...
Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings
McKellen who portrayed these two iconic roles masterfully, became hugely popular with audiences and critics worldwide. But the veteran was apprehensive that the towering physicality of Erik Lehnsherr aka Magneto as depicted in the X-Men comics was completely different to his appearance. He then requested a wardrobe change to ensure that he fit the bill.
Ian McKellen Demanded This Modification To His X-Men Character
It is impossible to imagine anyone other than Sir Ian McKellen playing the role of the powerful Magneto in the X-Men series. In partnership with...
- 3/21/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
‘X-Men ’97’ premiered yesterday on Disney+ with its first two episodes, and initial reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. The show debuted with a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics hailing it as the “Best Marvel release in years.” Metacritic also awarded the show a high score of 82, signifying “Universal acclaim,” a rare achievement for recent Marvel Studios projects.
The series capitalizes on its biggest strength: being a direct continuation of ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ It strives to emulate the characters and animation of its predecessor while presenting a more mature and “raw” plot compared to typical Marvel fare.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Brad Winderbaum disclosed that Kevin Feige had two specific requirements before approving the show.
Alright, if we can get the [original] cast and we can get the song, let’s do it.’ And fortunately, we were able to do that.
Feige recognized that for such a project to succeed,...
The series capitalizes on its biggest strength: being a direct continuation of ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ It strives to emulate the characters and animation of its predecessor while presenting a more mature and “raw” plot compared to typical Marvel fare.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Brad Winderbaum disclosed that Kevin Feige had two specific requirements before approving the show.
Alright, if we can get the [original] cast and we can get the song, let’s do it.’ And fortunately, we were able to do that.
Feige recognized that for such a project to succeed,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘X-Men ’97’ premiered yesterday 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 speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Brad Winderbaum revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that Kevin Feige had two conditions before he decided to greenlight the show:
Alright, if we can get the...
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 speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Brad Winderbaum revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that Kevin Feige had two conditions before he decided to greenlight the show:
Alright, if we can get the...
- 3/21/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
While the live-action Marvel Universe is dominated by the Avengers, Marvel comics have had a different character hierarchy. The entire multiverse seemed to revolve around the stories of the X-Men as a whole and while the Avengers were important, they simply weren’t as significant as the mutants. They were the reason for the success of the franchise and the culturally significant impact it has had over decades.
X-Men (2000)
It would seem, that effect does not get brushed past by anyone, as the showrunner of X-Men ’97 revealed an interesting theory he has about the live-action universe that Marvel has created. One that suggests that none of the MCU projects, Sam Rami’s Spider-Man films, and even DC projects would have been successful or existed had it not been for one animated Marvel show.
Suggested“Who wants to watch an animated series about superheroes?”: Original X-Men...
X-Men (2000)
It would seem, that effect does not get brushed past by anyone, as the showrunner of X-Men ’97 revealed an interesting theory he has about the live-action universe that Marvel has created. One that suggests that none of the MCU projects, Sam Rami’s Spider-Man films, and even DC projects would have been successful or existed had it not been for one animated Marvel show.
Suggested“Who wants to watch an animated series about superheroes?”: Original X-Men...
- 3/20/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The first two episodes of Marvel’s X-Men ’97 dropped on Disney+ a few hours ago and the episodes have managed to impress new audiences as well as the fans of the original. The original X-Men: The Animated Show was released in 1992 and lasted until 1997. The new series picks up from where the original left off. It is interesting to learn that the original series almost never happened due to the Hollywood studios’ lack of confidence in the project.
X-Men ’97 started streaming on Disney+
Marvel Studios announced the reboot of the old series back in November 2021, under the banner of Marvel Animation. The series will explore the X-Men characters including Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Gambit, Beast, Jubilee, and Morph.
Studios Had Zero Faith In The Original X-Men: The Animated Series
X-Men: The Animated Series
X-Men: The Animated Series debuted as part of Fox Kids Saturday cartoons, which...
X-Men ’97 started streaming on Disney+
Marvel Studios announced the reboot of the old series back in November 2021, under the banner of Marvel Animation. The series will explore the X-Men characters including Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Gambit, Beast, Jubilee, and Morph.
Studios Had Zero Faith In The Original X-Men: The Animated Series
X-Men: The Animated Series
X-Men: The Animated Series debuted as part of Fox Kids Saturday cartoons, which...
- 3/20/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Marvel recently revived its highly successful X-Men: The Animated Series from the 90s under the name of X-Men ’97 and the fans couldn’t just control their excitement. The showrunners of the show have even tried to bring back the original voice actors from X-Men: The Animated Series in order to keep the consistency in both series despite having a 30-year gap in release.
X-Men ’97
The director of X-Men ’97 talks about getting back the original cast
X-Men is one of Marvel’s most popular superhero teams. The team arguably comes 2nd in popularity right after The Avengers as the latter has gained a lot of admiration and acclaim since their live-action adaptation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Suggested“They’ve changed their tunes”: X-Men ’97 Faces a Drastically Different Fate Than Its Origin Story That Got Rejected By Almost Every Hollywood Studio
As we saw in the first 2 episodes of X-Men ’97,...
X-Men ’97
The director of X-Men ’97 talks about getting back the original cast
X-Men is one of Marvel’s most popular superhero teams. The team arguably comes 2nd in popularity right after The Avengers as the latter has gained a lot of admiration and acclaim since their live-action adaptation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Suggested“They’ve changed their tunes”: X-Men ’97 Faces a Drastically Different Fate Than Its Origin Story That Got Rejected By Almost Every Hollywood Studio
As we saw in the first 2 episodes of X-Men ’97,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
The X-Men animated show in the 1990s introduced the majority of fans to the world of mutants. Since then, the lore has been adapted for the big screen, and distinguished actors like Hugh Jackman have brought these beloved characters to life.
Now, nearly two decades later, the X-Men animated show is back once more. Marvel has brought back the X-Men: The Animated Series, albeit with a different title this time. The X-Men ’97 will pick up where the ’90s show ended, and the look has roused a wave of nostalgia among fans.
Marvel is reviving the animated show (Source: X-Men ’97)
X-Men ’97 is a direct continuation of the story
The new show from Marvel Studios Animation has stayed true to the cartoons of that era. With a rich history, the story picks up immediately from the end of the last season, when there was an attempt to assassinate Professor Charles Xavier.
Now, nearly two decades later, the X-Men animated show is back once more. Marvel has brought back the X-Men: The Animated Series, albeit with a different title this time. The X-Men ’97 will pick up where the ’90s show ended, and the look has roused a wave of nostalgia among fans.
Marvel is reviving the animated show (Source: X-Men ’97)
X-Men ’97 is a direct continuation of the story
The new show from Marvel Studios Animation has stayed true to the cartoons of that era. With a rich history, the story picks up immediately from the end of the last season, when there was an attempt to assassinate Professor Charles Xavier.
- 3/20/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Ever since the original animated “X-Men” series went off the air in 1997, its fans have hungered for a return of the show. Since then, the X-Men have made multiple live-action appearances in tentpole movies, but “X-Men '97” marks the return of the animated Professor X, Cyclops and Wolverine that millennials have been so nostalgic for. The show premieres on Wednesday, March 20 on Disney+, where it’s sure to be devoured by fans with fond memories of the original show. You can watch X-Men '97: Season 1 with a subscription to Disney+.
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About ‘X-Men '97’ Season 1 Premiere
“X-Men ‘97” returns viewers to the world of the 1990s, when Professor X’s band of mutant heroes were...
- 3/20/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
X-Men ’97 serves as a revival of the beloved 90s cartoon X-Men: The Animated Series. The new series continues the story of the hit animated series by focusing on the titular group of superheroes who have become pop culture icons in their own right in the years since the original series went off the air.
A still from X-Men ’97 (2024-)
In the 90s, the original series faced a tough road to production. In a recent interview, the X-Men ’97 creative team discussed the impact of the original show and its legacy while highlighting how perception around superheroes has changed. As a result, the revival series faces a drastically different fate in the modern era of superhero media.
X-Men: The Animated Series Was Rejected by Almost Every Major Studio in the 90s
A still from X-Men: The Animated Series (1992-97)
X-Men: The Animated Series debuted in October of 1992 in an...
A still from X-Men ’97 (2024-)
In the 90s, the original series faced a tough road to production. In a recent interview, the X-Men ’97 creative team discussed the impact of the original show and its legacy while highlighting how perception around superheroes has changed. As a result, the revival series faces a drastically different fate in the modern era of superhero media.
X-Men: The Animated Series Was Rejected by Almost Every Major Studio in the 90s
A still from X-Men: The Animated Series (1992-97)
X-Men: The Animated Series debuted in October of 1992 in an...
- 3/19/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
An eagerly anticipated continuation of one of the greatest Marvel animated series ever is set to happen with X-Men ‘97, fulfilling the dreams of all ‘90s Marvel fans. The reason for the peculiar name is that it is a revival of the acclaimed 1992 television program X-Men: The Animated Series, which aired for just one season before concluding in 1997.
With the release of the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer as well as the latest X-Men ‘97 update, Marvel appears to have successfully restored the trust of their fan base. The studio’s run of a few cinematic weak movies (The Marvels) left even the most devoted Marvel fans cold. Therefore, the studio bears the responsibility of producing successful films or television shows.
Morph will return as a non-binary character in X-Men ‘97
However, many fans may be unaware that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige had two non-negotiable conditions that ultimately played a...
With the release of the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer as well as the latest X-Men ‘97 update, Marvel appears to have successfully restored the trust of their fan base. The studio’s run of a few cinematic weak movies (The Marvels) left even the most devoted Marvel fans cold. Therefore, the studio bears the responsibility of producing successful films or television shows.
Morph will return as a non-binary character in X-Men ‘97
However, many fans may be unaware that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige had two non-negotiable conditions that ultimately played a...
- 3/19/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
"X-Men '97" brings back the marvelous mutants as if they never left TV screens after the original series finale, "Graduation Day." The trailer promised a tone and style befitting the original, plus plenty of Marvel comic book Easter eggs.
Now, the X-Men are larger than life — and ultimately, any one actor. In the 27-year hiatus between the 1992 series and this revival, the X-Men finally made it to live-action (we ranked their cinematic adventures here) and starred in other animated series. Since "X-Men '97" is a revival of a specific version of the X-Men, though, the show has brought back cast members and creatives from the original show. If they hadn't, then why revive this series instead of just making a new "X-Men" cartoon?
In its opening titles, "X-Men" would introduce each member of the team one-by-one with hero shots demonstrating their powers and/or quirks alongside huge text displaying their names.
Now, the X-Men are larger than life — and ultimately, any one actor. In the 27-year hiatus between the 1992 series and this revival, the X-Men finally made it to live-action (we ranked their cinematic adventures here) and starred in other animated series. Since "X-Men '97" is a revival of a specific version of the X-Men, though, the show has brought back cast members and creatives from the original show. If they hadn't, then why revive this series instead of just making a new "X-Men" cartoon?
In its opening titles, "X-Men" would introduce each member of the team one-by-one with hero shots demonstrating their powers and/or quirks alongside huge text displaying their names.
- 3/19/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
It’s time for a new episode of the Real Slashers video series, and with this one we’re heading back into the glorious ’80s to look at a film that was released during the slasher boom of 1981: Happy Birthday to Me (watch it Here)! This movie was directed by J. Lee Thompson, whose previous credits included the classics The Guns of Navarone and Cape Fear (not to mention Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and Battle for the Planet of the Apes). To hear all about his contribution to the ’80s slasher era, check out the video embedded above.
From here, Thompson would go on to make several films with Charles Bronson, including 10 to Midnight and Death Wish 4: The Crackdown, as well as King Solomon’s Mines and the Chuck Norris adventure Firewalker.
Scripted by Timothy Bond, Peter Jobin, and John Saxton, Happy Birthday to Me...
From here, Thompson would go on to make several films with Charles Bronson, including 10 to Midnight and Death Wish 4: The Crackdown, as well as King Solomon’s Mines and the Chuck Norris adventure Firewalker.
Scripted by Timothy Bond, Peter Jobin, and John Saxton, Happy Birthday to Me...
- 3/18/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
“What the hell’s a mutant?”
Over 30 years ago, Canadian voice actor Cal Dodd auditioned for Project X, an animated show at the now-defunct Fox Kids – a children’s programming block known in the ‘90s for Saturday morning cartoons. He was up for a character called Wolverine, and he read lines for a scene with someone named Sabretooth.
“Is this an animal cartoon?” he recalls wondering as he stood in a vocal booth in Toronto.
Meanwhile in the U.S., Alison Sealy-Smith couldn’t believe she was stooping so low for her role.
“I had no idea what this was about,” she says. “They told me it was a cartoon. I felt a little quiver because I was supposed to be this serious actress. I was out in Connecticut doing Shakespeare at the time. I had no idea what I was getting myself into.”
Lenore Zann had just wrapped up...
Over 30 years ago, Canadian voice actor Cal Dodd auditioned for Project X, an animated show at the now-defunct Fox Kids – a children’s programming block known in the ‘90s for Saturday morning cartoons. He was up for a character called Wolverine, and he read lines for a scene with someone named Sabretooth.
“Is this an animal cartoon?” he recalls wondering as he stood in a vocal booth in Toronto.
Meanwhile in the U.S., Alison Sealy-Smith couldn’t believe she was stooping so low for her role.
“I had no idea what this was about,” she says. “They told me it was a cartoon. I felt a little quiver because I was supposed to be this serious actress. I was out in Connecticut doing Shakespeare at the time. I had no idea what I was getting myself into.”
Lenore Zann had just wrapped up...
- 3/14/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
We’re just a week away from the premiere of X-Men ’97, the highly anticipated relaunch of the beloved ’90s animated series, but in a shocking move, Marvel has fired creator Beau DeMayo.
THR reports that DeMayo was fired from X-Men ’97 last week, with his company e-mail immediately deactivated as cast and crew were informed that the creator was out of the picture. DeMayo’s Instagram account, which he frequently updated, has also been deleted. The reason behind the firing is unknown, as Marvel had no comment and DeMayo’s reps didn’t return calls. DeMayo had already completed work on the second season of X-Men ’97 and had even been brainstorming ideas for a potential third season, which makes his abrupt exit all the more mysterious.
Related X-Men ’97 episode count and release window revealed
DeMayo had previously worked with Marvel on the Moon Knight series and even...
THR reports that DeMayo was fired from X-Men ’97 last week, with his company e-mail immediately deactivated as cast and crew were informed that the creator was out of the picture. DeMayo’s Instagram account, which he frequently updated, has also been deleted. The reason behind the firing is unknown, as Marvel had no comment and DeMayo’s reps didn’t return calls. DeMayo had already completed work on the second season of X-Men ’97 and had even been brainstorming ideas for a potential third season, which makes his abrupt exit all the more mysterious.
Related X-Men ’97 episode count and release window revealed
DeMayo had previously worked with Marvel on the Moon Knight series and even...
- 3/12/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
X-Men ‘97 is off to a turbulent start.
Series creator Beau DeMayo has been fired ahead of the animated Disney+ show’s Wednesday, March 20 debut, TVLine has confirmed.
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DeMayo had finished his duties as head writer for Seasons 1 and 2 before his abrupt dismissal from the project, and he was expected to attend a premiere event this Wednesday. But according to The Hollywood Reporter, who broke the story,...
Series creator Beau DeMayo has been fired ahead of the animated Disney+ show’s Wednesday, March 20 debut, TVLine has confirmed.
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DeMayo had finished his duties as head writer for Seasons 1 and 2 before his abrupt dismissal from the project, and he was expected to attend a premiere event this Wednesday. But according to The Hollywood Reporter, who broke the story,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Beau DeMayo, head writer and executive producer of Disney+’s X-Men ’97, Marvel Animation’s revival of the classic ’90s animated series, has parted ways with Marvel just ahead of the series premiere, sources close to the project tell Deadline.
A reason for his departure is not clear. De Mayo had already completed writing both seasons 1 and 2 of the series, which holds its L.A. premiere tomorrow, March 13. The series begins streaming its first season March 20 on Disney+.
Marvel had no comment.
X-Men ’97 revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
The voice cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Jp Karliak as Morph,...
A reason for his departure is not clear. De Mayo had already completed writing both seasons 1 and 2 of the series, which holds its L.A. premiere tomorrow, March 13. The series begins streaming its first season March 20 on Disney+.
Marvel had no comment.
X-Men ’97 revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
The voice cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Jp Karliak as Morph,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
X-Men: The Animated Series ran on Fox, as part of the Fox Kids programming block, for five seasons and a total of 76 episodes from October 31, 1992 to September 20, 1997. More than twenty years after the show went off the air, it’s getting a revival called X-Men ’97, which is set to premiere on the Disney+ streaming service on March 20th. With that date swiftly approaching, a new promo for X-Men ’97 has arrived online with the promise that this show is going to be “like old times.” You can check it out in the embed at the bottom of this article.
Here’s how Marvel describes the series: Following a familiar team with the “DNA of the original show,” an impactful event in X-Men ‘97 will launch the reunited X-Men into an all-new chapter that will resonate with fans of the original series. We’ve heard that Mister Sinister is the primary antagonist.
Here’s how Marvel describes the series: Following a familiar team with the “DNA of the original show,” an impactful event in X-Men ‘97 will launch the reunited X-Men into an all-new chapter that will resonate with fans of the original series. We’ve heard that Mister Sinister is the primary antagonist.
- 3/12/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
If you grew up in the '90s, there's no way you could have escaped the cultural impact of "X-Men: The Animated Series." Alongside fellow Fox Kids superhero shows "Batman: The Animated Series" and "Spider-Man," the X-Men's animated adventures represented a true high point for superhero animation at the close of the century. Of course, it helped that the mutant team came armed with one of the most undeniably cool theme songs of all time. But the show itself was, much like the aforementioned Batman and the Spidey cartoons, memorable for not treating kids like dummies and including some pretty mature storylines and themes. As such, "X-Men: The Animated Series" left an indelible mark on kids around the globe with its 1992-'97 run.
Now, Disney is capitalizing on that popularity with "X-Men '97," which is set to debut on the Disney+ streaming service on March 20, 2024. Ahead of the release...
Now, Disney is capitalizing on that popularity with "X-Men '97," which is set to debut on the Disney+ streaming service on March 20, 2024. Ahead of the release...
- 3/9/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Spring is now only a few weeks away, and this March at Disney+, a red rose is growing up out of ice frozen ground!
Probably the biggest title on the House of Mouse streamer’s calendar this month is the exclusive streaming premiere of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version),” the ground-breaking and record-setting concert film tracking Swift’s Eras Tour. The new “(Taylor’s Version)” edit will feature the concert film in its entirety for the first time, plus the song “cardigan” and four additional acoustic songs.
Also premiering this month, “X-Men: The Animated Series” gets a long overdue revival with the new animated series “X-Men '97,” featuring the returns of original cast members Ray Chase, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza, and more. Plus, the British historical adventure “Renegade Nell” finally gets its series premiere at the end of the month.
Get ready for...
Probably the biggest title on the House of Mouse streamer’s calendar this month is the exclusive streaming premiere of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version),” the ground-breaking and record-setting concert film tracking Swift’s Eras Tour. The new “(Taylor’s Version)” edit will feature the concert film in its entirety for the first time, plus the song “cardigan” and four additional acoustic songs.
Also premiering this month, “X-Men: The Animated Series” gets a long overdue revival with the new animated series “X-Men '97,” featuring the returns of original cast members Ray Chase, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza, and more. Plus, the British historical adventure “Renegade Nell” finally gets its series premiere at the end of the month.
Get ready for...
- 2/29/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Forgive the broadness of this Generation X boast, but the ‘90s were just different. Were they a simpler time? Perhaps. Were they a better time? Objectively yes, absolutely. At least in terms of pop culture, and again … that’s not really up for debate, that’s just a fact! At the very least, television was objectively stellar in the 1990s.
If that weren’t the case, then why is Friends one of the most streamed shows for teens recently? Why has the Fresh Prince reimagining worked? And most importantly: why is the greatest Saturday morning cartoon of all time making a Disney-fied comeback in X-Men ‘97?
X-Men: The Animated Series (1992-1997) was one of the strongest entries in the history of comic book adaptations simply because it was a rare mix of solid animation (for at least four of those seasons), brilliant storytelling (being able to pull from 30 years of...
If that weren’t the case, then why is Friends one of the most streamed shows for teens recently? Why has the Fresh Prince reimagining worked? And most importantly: why is the greatest Saturday morning cartoon of all time making a Disney-fied comeback in X-Men ‘97?
X-Men: The Animated Series (1992-1997) was one of the strongest entries in the history of comic book adaptations simply because it was a rare mix of solid animation (for at least four of those seasons), brilliant storytelling (being able to pull from 30 years of...
- 2/23/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
X-Men ’97 finally has a premiere date. The animated series was initially supposed to launch last fall but it was delayed, likely due to the industry strikes. Disney+ has announced the show's new premiere date with the release of a trailer, a poster, and the reveal of its voice cast. The 10-episode series arrives next month.
A revival of the X-Men: The Animated Series, the new show stars Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, Jp Karliak, Lenore Zann, George Buza, Aj LoCascio, Holly Chou, Isaac Robinson-Smith, Matthew Waterson, and Adrian Hough. The original show ran for five seasons, between 1992 and 1997, as part of the Fox Kids programming block.
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A revival of the X-Men: The Animated Series, the new show stars Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, Jp Karliak, Lenore Zann, George Buza, Aj LoCascio, Holly Chou, Isaac Robinson-Smith, Matthew Waterson, and Adrian Hough. The original show ran for five seasons, between 1992 and 1997, as part of the Fox Kids programming block.
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- 2/20/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Big news for X-Men fans! The ’90s animated series is making a comeback with X-Men ’97, and guess who’s handling the animation? Studio Mir from South Korea, the wizards behind The Legend of Korra. Brace yourselves for a nostalgic trip as Studio Mir vows to revive the mutants in the same kick-butt style that hooked us years ago.
X-Men ’97 announcement image (via Variety)
This revelation cranks up the excitement for the project, and fans are on the edge of their seats, itching to see their favorite superhero team in action once again.
Suggested“I ran naked”: Hugh Jackman Got the Biggest Confidence Boost on His First Day Filming X-Men Origins X-Men ’97 Partners With Studio Mir, A Top Anime Studio
Great news for X-Men enthusiasts! The upcoming revival of the 1990s animated classic, X-Men ’97, has joined forces with Studio Mir (Twitter), a heavyweight in the anime world.
X-Men ’97 announcement image (via Variety)
This revelation cranks up the excitement for the project, and fans are on the edge of their seats, itching to see their favorite superhero team in action once again.
Suggested“I ran naked”: Hugh Jackman Got the Biggest Confidence Boost on His First Day Filming X-Men Origins X-Men ’97 Partners With Studio Mir, A Top Anime Studio
Great news for X-Men enthusiasts! The upcoming revival of the 1990s animated classic, X-Men ’97, has joined forces with Studio Mir (Twitter), a heavyweight in the anime world.
- 2/17/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
Disney+ has debuted the trailer for the upcoming Marvel Animation series ‘X-Men ’97’.
The ten-episode series revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
The voice cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Jp Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, Aj LoCascio as Gambit, Holly Chou as Jubilee, Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson as Magneto and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler.
Beau DeMayo serves as head writer; episodes are directed by Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura. Featuring music by The Newton Brothers, the series is executive produced by Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and DeMayo.
The ten-episode series revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
The voice cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Jp Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, Aj LoCascio as Gambit, Holly Chou as Jubilee, Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson as Magneto and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler.
Beau DeMayo serves as head writer; episodes are directed by Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura. Featuring music by The Newton Brothers, the series is executive produced by Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and DeMayo.
- 2/16/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Everything About Marvel’s X-Men ’97 Series (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Marvel Comics has given us a lot of superheroes that we adore. We’ve seen these heroes come to life through live-action movies or animation. One such group of beloved superheroes is the X-Men team. We all have grown up watching movies and shows based on them. Well, brace yourself for an exciting X-Men ’97 animated series that will soon entertain and engage you with an interesting story.
The animated Marvel series is a revival of the 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series. The trailer and release date is already out. In this article has mentioned everything you need to know about the show.
X-Men ’97 Cast (Voice Actors) and Crew
The actors who will voice the main characters in the series are Ray Chase as Scott Summers/Cyclops, Cal Dodd as James Logan Howlett/Wolverine, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Lenore Zann as Anna-Marie Raven/Rogue,...
Marvel Comics has given us a lot of superheroes that we adore. We’ve seen these heroes come to life through live-action movies or animation. One such group of beloved superheroes is the X-Men team. We all have grown up watching movies and shows based on them. Well, brace yourself for an exciting X-Men ’97 animated series that will soon entertain and engage you with an interesting story.
The animated Marvel series is a revival of the 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series. The trailer and release date is already out. In this article has mentioned everything you need to know about the show.
X-Men ’97 Cast (Voice Actors) and Crew
The actors who will voice the main characters in the series are Ray Chase as Scott Summers/Cyclops, Cal Dodd as James Logan Howlett/Wolverine, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Lenore Zann as Anna-Marie Raven/Rogue,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
There are very few Marvel franchises that are as popular and beloved as the X-Men, as every single iteration of the comics, whether movies, cartoons, TV series, or games, have all managed to become iconic in their own right. In light of this, Marvel has released the first trailer for X-Men ’97. However, fans already have one issue with the series now.
A scene from the 80s X-Men cartoon
X-Men ’97 has finally received its first trailer. The show will release on Disney+, bringing an end to several years of anticipation for the new Marvel animated series. Although a few Marvel movies are set to release in 2024, there are also numerous Disney+ shows in development for the year and beyond.
Suggestedx-Men ’97 New Look Has Fans Reaffirm Their Faith in Marvel after Back to Back Disasters Like Brie Larson’s The Marvels What Happened In The X-Men ’97 Trailer? A still...
A scene from the 80s X-Men cartoon
X-Men ’97 has finally received its first trailer. The show will release on Disney+, bringing an end to several years of anticipation for the new Marvel animated series. Although a few Marvel movies are set to release in 2024, there are also numerous Disney+ shows in development for the year and beyond.
Suggestedx-Men ’97 New Look Has Fans Reaffirm Their Faith in Marvel after Back to Back Disasters Like Brie Larson’s The Marvels What Happened In The X-Men ’97 Trailer? A still...
- 2/15/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Disney+ has set a spring premiere date for Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97, a revival of the classic ’90s animated series. The new 10-episode series will begin streaming on March 20. You can watch the first trailer above.
Written by Beau DeMayo, X-Men ’97 revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
The voice cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Jp Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, Aj LoCascio as Gambit, Holly Chou as Jubilee, Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson as Magneto and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler.
The series initially was expected to premiere in 2023, but was pushed...
Written by Beau DeMayo, X-Men ’97 revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
The voice cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Jp Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, Aj LoCascio as Gambit, Holly Chou as Jubilee, Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson as Magneto and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler.
The series initially was expected to premiere in 2023, but was pushed...
- 2/15/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Professor Charles Xavier died in the 1997 series finale of “X-Men: The Animated Series.” As Jean Grey observed at the time, “Fate lies in our hands now.”
As fate would have it, Disney+ has revived the iconic Saturday morning cartoon — and its classic animation style — as a new series for 2024. The 10-episode “X-Men ’97” premieres March 20 on the streamer, and on Thursday, February 15, Disney+ treated us to the trailer.
Other than the addition of some new voice actors, not much has changed since the mid-90s. (The original “X-Men” ran from 1992-1997; “X-Men ’97” picks up shortly after the O.G. finale’s events.) The gang still travels in style via the X-Jet, Aka The Blackbird. Cyclops (now voiced by Ray Chase; he was previously voiced by Norm Spencer) is the mutant-team’s leader, and Wolverine (still Cal Dodd) is still getting under his skin. The torch from Professor X...
As fate would have it, Disney+ has revived the iconic Saturday morning cartoon — and its classic animation style — as a new series for 2024. The 10-episode “X-Men ’97” premieres March 20 on the streamer, and on Thursday, February 15, Disney+ treated us to the trailer.
Other than the addition of some new voice actors, not much has changed since the mid-90s. (The original “X-Men” ran from 1992-1997; “X-Men ’97” picks up shortly after the O.G. finale’s events.) The gang still travels in style via the X-Jet, Aka The Blackbird. Cyclops (now voiced by Ray Chase; he was previously voiced by Norm Spencer) is the mutant-team’s leader, and Wolverine (still Cal Dodd) is still getting under his skin. The torch from Professor X...
- 2/15/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Marvel announced the reboot of the 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series, titled X-Men ’97, back in November 2021. The studio has finally revealed a release date for their second Disney+ animated series after What If…?. It almost feels like Marvel has managed to gain back their fans’ faith with the trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine and the current X-Men ’97 update. The studio was plagued by several disastrous projects, which failed to impress even hardcore Marvel fans.
X-Men ’97 announcement image (via Variety)
Marvel’s last theatrical outing, The Marvels, was a box office disaster that failed to recoup its budget. Another MCU release, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, also disappointed the fandom after big promises of exploring the multiverse.
X-Men ’97 Reaffirms Fan Faith In Marvel Studios
The new look of X-Men ’97 characters released in Empire Magazine
After Echo, the next Disney+ project for Marvel Studios is the animated series...
X-Men ’97 announcement image (via Variety)
Marvel’s last theatrical outing, The Marvels, was a box office disaster that failed to recoup its budget. Another MCU release, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, also disappointed the fandom after big promises of exploring the multiverse.
X-Men ’97 Reaffirms Fan Faith In Marvel Studios
The new look of X-Men ’97 characters released in Empire Magazine
After Echo, the next Disney+ project for Marvel Studios is the animated series...
- 2/15/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
‘X-Men ’97’ is an upcoming animated TV series on Disney+ created by Beau DeMayo. It serves as a revival of the beloved ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ from the 1990s, continuing the story from where the original series left off. Produced by Marvel Studios Animation, the show has DeMayo as the head writer. Today, the first trailer for the continuation of the beloved series dropped and we’ve gotten a first look at the legacy costumes and some legendary mutants, Storm, Cyclops, Wolverine, Gambit, and many more.
‘X-Men ’97’ features several original cast members reprising their roles, such as Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza, Catherine Disher, Chris Potter, Alison Sealy-Smith, Adrian Hough, Christopher Britton, and Alyson Court. Discussions about reviving the 1990s animated series began in 2019, and ‘X-Men ’97’ was officially announced in November 2021 with Marvel Studios Animation and Beau DeMayo’s involvement. This project marks Marvel Studios’ return to...
‘X-Men ’97’ features several original cast members reprising their roles, such as Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza, Catherine Disher, Chris Potter, Alison Sealy-Smith, Adrian Hough, Christopher Britton, and Alyson Court. Discussions about reviving the 1990s animated series began in 2019, and ‘X-Men ’97’ was officially announced in November 2021 with Marvel Studios Animation and Beau DeMayo’s involvement. This project marks Marvel Studios’ return to...
- 2/15/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
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