Make no mistake, “X-Men ‘97” is not a complete restart. It’s a continuation of the storylines and characters that were developed through the children’s animated series. Many of the original voice actors have returned to reprise their roles. And don’t worry, that famous theme song is intact, ready to introduce new episodes in the X-Men … Read more
Previously, on X-Men… The X-Men are back in a new continuation of the classic X-Men: The Animated Series. X-Men ’97, which is about to premiere on Disney+ imagines what if the show had continued beyond its original run. It features some of the original voice cast and creators, and updates the animation style while still paying homage to … Read more
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” … Read more
Marvel animation head Brad Winterbaum addresses showrunner Beau DeMayo’s sudden exit from the animated revival series X-Men ’97. On the eve of its Disney+ debut on March 20, X-Men ’97 showrunner Beau DeMayo exited the project unceremoniously. Questions surrounding DeMayo’s departure started circulating immediately when the news reached social media and other outlets. Nowadays, the stewards of … Read more
The new X-Men ’97 animated series coming to Disney+ next week isn’t just an homage to the old cartoon from the 1990s — it’s a direct continuation from it, featuring some of the same voice cast and Larry Houston, one of the producers and directors of X-Men: The Animated Series is a consulting producer on the show, … Read more
Just days before the show is set to premiere on Disney+, Marvel has reportedly “fired” X-Men ’97’ creator Beau DeMayo. Thus far, neither Marvel nor DeMayo have commented on the news. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Marvel and DeMayo suddenly parted ways” early last week. “His company email was deactivated and cast and crew were informed he was … Read more
Marvel fired X-Men ’97 creator Beau DeMayo just a week before the premiere of the animated series, with no reason given. 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 … Read more
For kids in the ’90s, there were no big Marvel movies. You had comics and you had animated series. And the biggest and best of the bunch was X-Men, which was heavily inspired by the history of X-Men comics, adapted many of the book’s most famous stories, and was made with obvious care missing from many … Read more
Marvel Studios has finally released the official X-Men ’97 trailer for the long-awaited return of the iconic animated series. The video confirms that the Disney+ revival will explore the aftermath of the original series finale, which saw Professor X saying goodbye to his X-Men. It also provides a glimpse of what to expect from the … Read more
What If…? Season 2 revealed a new character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe who was given super powers by the Infinity Stones. It’s not the first time something like this has happened in the MCU; the Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Captain Marvel — they all gained power through interactions or experiments with the Stones. But this new hero made … Read more