Marvel.com just sent me this press release.
DISNEY XD TO LAUNCH MARVEL UNIVERSE,
A DEDICATED MARVEL PROGRAMMING BLOCK
— New Animated Series “Ultimate Spider-Man” to Premiere —
Disney XD will launch Marvel Universe, a dedicated Marvel programming block, with the new series “Ultimate Spider-Man” as its centerpiece, on SUNDAY, APRIL 1, it was announced today by Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena, California. Marvel Universe on Disney XD will be the ultimate place for fans to find exclusive Marvel content, including new animated short-form series, live-action interstitials and the series return of “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.” The block will be home to Marvel’s biggest superstars, such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Captain America and many more to introduce dynamic stories of action, adventure and heroism to a whole new generation.
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Marsh said, “Iconic Marvel heroes and villains and stories with core values of accomplishment, discovery and growth make Marvel Universe a perfect complement to Disney XD and a destination for parents and kids to experience together.”
“Marvel Universe block is an incredible animated ride filled with fantastic action and adventure,” said Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel Television. “The spectacular team of writers and animators capture stories with all the dynamic fun you can imagine. Disney XD is the perfect place for families and Marvel fans of all ages to come together every Sunday.”
Acting as the keystone of the Marvel Universe block, “Ultimate Spider-Man” features a teenage Peter Parker juggling the typical growing pains of high-school with the not-so-typical growing pains of being a Super Hero. As the newest member of Nick Fury’s S.H.I.E.L.D. organization, Peter finds himself on a team with four other teenage Super Heroes.
Produced by Marvel Animation, the series’ award-winning creative team includes Joe Quesada (Marvel’s CCO), Paul Dini (“Batman: The Animated Series,” “Lost”), the creative powerhouse Man of Action Studios (creators of “Ben 10” and “Generator Rex”), comprised of lauded creators Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau and Steven T. Seagle; and Brian Michael Bendis (visionary behind Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man comic series).
The voice cast includes Drake Bell (“Superhero,” “Drake & Josh”) as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Chi McBride (“Boston Public,” “Pushing Daisies”) as Nick Fury, JK Simmons (“Spider-Man”) as J. Jonah Jameson, Stan Lee (“Spider-Man”) as Stan the Janitor, Clark Gregg (“Iron Man”, “Thor,” “The Avengers”) as Agent Coulson and Steven Weber (“Wings”) as Norman Osborn.
Disney XD is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney XD branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney XD is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 78 million households via its basic cable and satellite affiliates. For more information visit http://www.DisneyXD.com/
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit http://www.marvel.com/
@The Lament Beast
Get you facts straight before commenting. MJ is in the show and have been seen in two trailers(Besides, JQ’s only work for the show was some concept art). And no, it isn’t over kill, TV shows always have big writing staff.
Any, great to see Clark Gregg as Coulson on the show.
Did you perhaps read it in the cast list part of BDs post? ;P
I just read somewhere that this show will feature both Clark Gregg and JK Simmons…
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2012/01/the_avengers_cartoon_reassembles_on_april_1st.php#Comments
Guess who they say Simmons is voicing?
@7 It’ll probably be on Disney XD in the UK too alongside Avengers. I really wouldn’t be shocked if the global plans for XD and Cartoon Network have the Marvel Universe and DC Nation blocks appearing as is over here.
Paul Dini is behind Lost? Never knew that
Anyone any clues if it’ll be shown in the UK and if so, what kind of station? Do they usually air them at the same time over here as they do in the States?
‘Peter Parker is a teenager trapped inside a man’s body who will never move out of his aunt’s house for too long a time. Somehow he gets the powers of a magic Spider-totem and can come back to life if he dies.’
The jokes on us, people.
@1 The Lament Beast- No, MJ was in the trailer they showed at conventions.
The cast and crew look really good, I’m especially looking forward to seeing Paul Dini’s contributions.
Heh, Marvel responds to the DC Universe (or whatever it’s called) block. I like that. We could always use a few more Marvel productions.
And it’s sounding like Spider-man and his Amazing Friends: The Animated Series…
Bendis gets to do his book in animated form now.
Why… why April 1st? Now I don’t know what to think….
So is this going to be something awesome or Marvel’s April fool’s joke of the year? 😛
“As the newest member of Nick Fury’s S.H.I.E.L.D. organization, Peter finds himself on a team with four other teenage Super Heroes.”
What the hell…?
“Stan Lee (“Spider-Man”) as Stan the Janitor”.
Well that’s nice…
“Produced by Marvel Animation, the series’ award-winning creative team includes Joe Quesada (Marvel’s CCO), Paul Dini (“Batman: The Animated Series,” “Lost”), the creative powerhouse Man of Action Studios (creators of “Ben 10″ and “Generator Rex”), comprised of lauded creators Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau and Steven T. Seagle; and Brian Michael Bendis (visionary behind Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man comic series).”
Uhh, isn’t that a bit “overkill”…? And with Joey Q on board… So no MJ?
I’m not sure what to make of this…
~Lament~