The latest episode of Doctor Who titled ‘Rogue’, is turning heads and shaking things up. Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor shared a memorable kiss with Jonathan Groff’s character, Rogue. Stepping into the Regency Era The episode features actual Bridgerton choreographer Jack Murphy to give it an old-world charm. As Murphy puts it, the dance is intense, sensual, filled with moments of concealment. The scene’s dynamics are definitely resonant of classic Bridgerton. A Significant Meet for Fans Fans got their first look at Gatwa’s Doctor and Groff’s Rogue sharing chemistry on screen—which the episode emphasizes. With Gatwa’s Doctor back after a couple of...
- 6/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
This week we delve into what we thought of the chilling, ironic story of Dot and Bubble. Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of this dark and deceitful episode, and what we thought of the socio-political themes raised in this mid-season instalment! Setting the Scene The latest episode of Doctor Who offers an intriguing narrative that captivates from the start. The guest star for this week’s episode is the talented Indira Varma, previously seen in Game of Thrones and For Life, playing a duchess embroiled in mysterious events. A New Adversary Jonathan Groff plays Rogue, a character...
- 6/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
In addition to having a full film schedule, Marvel seems to have decided to give animation top priority in 2024. For example, created by Beau DeMayo, the beloved 90s program X-Men: The Animated Series made a comeback on Disney+ as X-Men ‘97. Along with Wolverine, Storm, Beast, and Rogue, the mute shapeshifter Morph also plays a substantial part in the show’s plot.
The Season 1 finale has prompted a number of questions in the wake of the show’s epic conclusion. One of the most burning questions, regarding a potential romantic interest between Morph and Wolverine, was recently addressed by the writer & former showrunner of the series. Taking to X, Beau DeMayo has set the record straight on Wolverine and Morph’s relationship in a way that’s bound to ruffle the feathers of plastic fans who resist change.
Morph in X-Men ‘97 | Marvel Animation
Note that prior to the show’s premiere,...
The Season 1 finale has prompted a number of questions in the wake of the show’s epic conclusion. One of the most burning questions, regarding a potential romantic interest between Morph and Wolverine, was recently addressed by the writer & former showrunner of the series. Taking to X, Beau DeMayo has set the record straight on Wolverine and Morph’s relationship in a way that’s bound to ruffle the feathers of plastic fans who resist change.
Morph in X-Men ‘97 | Marvel Animation
Note that prior to the show’s premiere,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Warning: Contains spoilers for ‘Rogue’
This first series of Doctor Who’s latest reboot has been a lot of things — silly (‘Space Babies’), spectacular (‘The Devil’s Chord’), intense (‘Boom’), scary (‘73 Yards’), and, by the end of last week’s Black Mirror aping ‘Dot And Bubble’, pretty damn bleak even too. But not since Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson’s first outing as the Doctor and Ruby Sunday, ‘The Church On Ruby Road’, have we had an episode as outrageously fun Regency-era romp ‘Rogue’. Poured from the pens of guest writers Kate Herron and Briony Redman, this week’s adventure is good old-fashioned monster-of-the-week Who with a deliciously queer twist.
Leaving Finetime well behind, ‘Rogue’ finds the Doctor and Ruby in early 19th-century Bath, enjoying a ball at the stately mansion home of the Duchess of Pemberton (a suitably hissable Indira Varma). All britches, bodices, “You cad!” admonishments, and anachronistic...
This first series of Doctor Who’s latest reboot has been a lot of things — silly (‘Space Babies’), spectacular (‘The Devil’s Chord’), intense (‘Boom’), scary (‘73 Yards’), and, by the end of last week’s Black Mirror aping ‘Dot And Bubble’, pretty damn bleak even too. But not since Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson’s first outing as the Doctor and Ruby Sunday, ‘The Church On Ruby Road’, have we had an episode as outrageously fun Regency-era romp ‘Rogue’. Poured from the pens of guest writers Kate Herron and Briony Redman, this week’s adventure is good old-fashioned monster-of-the-week Who with a deliciously queer twist.
Leaving Finetime well behind, ‘Rogue’ finds the Doctor and Ruby in early 19th-century Bath, enjoying a ball at the stately mansion home of the Duchess of Pemberton (a suitably hissable Indira Varma). All britches, bodices, “You cad!” admonishments, and anachronistic...
- 6/10/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
After the latest episode of Doctor Who, viewers were happy to celebrate yet another nod to the show's diversity. The 15th Doctor, portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa, shared a kiss with Rogue, portrayed by Jonathan Groff.
And while fans of the show were immediately taken with the couple, it would have been wrong to assume that this was the first time Doctor Who celebrated LGBTQ+ people and offered representation through its characters... human or otherwise. Here are 8 more queer characters who have appeared in the Doctor Who universe before.
Captain Jack Harkness
Portrayed by John Barrowman, this charismatic character not only won the hearts of many viewers during his Doctor Who appearances, but also had his own spin-off, Torchwood. He was funny, extremely good with all kinds of weapons, and very quick with his words, flirting with anyone who came his way.
One of the most iconic moments of the first...
And while fans of the show were immediately taken with the couple, it would have been wrong to assume that this was the first time Doctor Who celebrated LGBTQ+ people and offered representation through its characters... human or otherwise. Here are 8 more queer characters who have appeared in the Doctor Who universe before.
Captain Jack Harkness
Portrayed by John Barrowman, this charismatic character not only won the hearts of many viewers during his Doctor Who appearances, but also had his own spin-off, Torchwood. He was funny, extremely good with all kinds of weapons, and very quick with his words, flirting with anyone who came his way.
One of the most iconic moments of the first...
- 6/10/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Warning: contains spoilers for Doctor Who episode “Rogue”.
What’s always coming but never arrives? Tomorrow, and LGBT+ romances in Bridgerton. Ever since the Shondaland show turned Regency race-relations on their head to create an inclusive version of 19th century England, people have asked when it will do the same for queer love stories. Mixed in with the steamy duke and debutante storylines, will the escapist period drama step outside of its source material to also offer up some duke/duke or deb/deb plots?
Absolutely, the makers of Bridgerton have said, but you’ll have to wait. Creator Chris Van Dusen told Q Voice News in 2022 that, after scratching the surface of queer representation with the story of artist Sir Henry Granville in season one, “hopefully, we’re going to be able to expand on that even more in future seasons.”
Next, 2023 prequel series Queen Charlotte told the story of Brimsley and Reynolds,...
What’s always coming but never arrives? Tomorrow, and LGBT+ romances in Bridgerton. Ever since the Shondaland show turned Regency race-relations on their head to create an inclusive version of 19th century England, people have asked when it will do the same for queer love stories. Mixed in with the steamy duke and debutante storylines, will the escapist period drama step outside of its source material to also offer up some duke/duke or deb/deb plots?
Absolutely, the makers of Bridgerton have said, but you’ll have to wait. Creator Chris Van Dusen told Q Voice News in 2022 that, after scratching the surface of queer representation with the story of artist Sir Henry Granville in season one, “hopefully, we’re going to be able to expand on that even more in future seasons.”
Next, 2023 prequel series Queen Charlotte told the story of Brimsley and Reynolds,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Doctor Who’s latest episode left fans emotionally devastated as it marked the show’s first same-sex kiss and ultimately featured a heartbreaking twist. The historic kiss between Ncuti Gatwa and Jonathan Groff was met with widespread praise for its portrayal of “electrifying chemistry.” The storyline saw the Doctor and his companion Ruby Sunday (played by Millie Gibson) travel to 1813, where they meet a bounty hunter named Rogue (Jonathan). This historical setting brought them together as they sought to uncover the shape-shifting Chuldurs responsible for a series of murders. Initially, both the Doctor and Rogue suspected each other of being the...
- 6/9/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Doctor Who Makes History With First Romantic Same-Sex Kiss Featuring Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor - Spoilers
This weekend's episode of Doctor Who, "Rogue," is generating a lot of discussion online. Why? Well, it features the franchise's first romantic same-sex kiss...and the Doctor is the one doing the smooching!
Ncuti Gatwa is the first queer actor to play the iconic sci-fi character and, with queer TV writer Russell T Davies back in charge of the series, we'd expected a trailblazing moment like this to make it into an episode sooner rather than later.
Now, it's finally happened as we see the Doctor fall in love with a man; gay actor Jonathan Groff's enigmatic Rogue.
As we first explained on SFFGazette.com, it begins with the Doctor and Ruby Sunday arriving at a Bridgerton-like ball, only for it to become clear there are alien shapeshifters causing chaos. Rogue, who many fans theorised could be the new Captain Jack (he isn't), is a bounty hunter tasked with bringing them in and,...
Ncuti Gatwa is the first queer actor to play the iconic sci-fi character and, with queer TV writer Russell T Davies back in charge of the series, we'd expected a trailblazing moment like this to make it into an episode sooner rather than later.
Now, it's finally happened as we see the Doctor fall in love with a man; gay actor Jonathan Groff's enigmatic Rogue.
As we first explained on SFFGazette.com, it begins with the Doctor and Ruby Sunday arriving at a Bridgerton-like ball, only for it to become clear there are alien shapeshifters causing chaos. Rogue, who many fans theorised could be the new Captain Jack (he isn't), is a bounty hunter tasked with bringing them in and,...
- 6/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Doctor Who is garnering immense attention especially after the episode premiered Saturday evening. It featured a same-sex kiss between the fifteenth doctor played by Ncuti Gatwa and Jonathan Groff’s Bounty Rogue. While many are praising the BBC series for airing its first-ever romantic same-sex kiss, it is far from the truth.
Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who | BBC One
Before the major event of episode 6 of the series, the iconic show has already featured the rare moments of same-sex kiss on-screen.
Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa’s Same-Sex Kiss isn’t First in the Franchise
Doctor Who has kept audiences hooked with its unique sci-fi storylines since 1963. The show follows the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord who travels through time and space in the Tardis, a time-traveling machine that looks like a British police box on the outside.
Suggested“That’s what Matt does beautifully”: House of the Dragon...
Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who | BBC One
Before the major event of episode 6 of the series, the iconic show has already featured the rare moments of same-sex kiss on-screen.
Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa’s Same-Sex Kiss isn’t First in the Franchise
Doctor Who has kept audiences hooked with its unique sci-fi storylines since 1963. The show follows the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord who travels through time and space in the Tardis, a time-traveling machine that looks like a British police box on the outside.
Suggested“That’s what Matt does beautifully”: House of the Dragon...
- 6/9/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Doctor Who made history Saturday evening, with the Time Lord having his first ever explicitly romantic same-sex kiss on screen.
The episode, set in the British Regency period of 1813, saw Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor team up with bounty hunter Rogue, played by Jonathan Groff. The characters were initially mistrusting of each other, but had to team up to fight the shape-shifting Chuldurs.
(Spoiler Alert!)
Mischievously flirting throughout the episode, shocking the other guests at the Regency ball with same-sex dancing, their united effort finally saw Rogue sacrifice himself to save the world, but not before he had given the Doctor a goodbye kiss.
John Barrowman’s Captain Jack briefly kissed Christopher Eccleston’s Doctor in a 2005 episode, but that encounter lacked the sexual charge of the Time Lord’s encounter with Rogue. And Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor had an implied romantic connection with her female companion Yaz (played by...
The episode, set in the British Regency period of 1813, saw Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor team up with bounty hunter Rogue, played by Jonathan Groff. The characters were initially mistrusting of each other, but had to team up to fight the shape-shifting Chuldurs.
(Spoiler Alert!)
Mischievously flirting throughout the episode, shocking the other guests at the Regency ball with same-sex dancing, their united effort finally saw Rogue sacrifice himself to save the world, but not before he had given the Doctor a goodbye kiss.
John Barrowman’s Captain Jack briefly kissed Christopher Eccleston’s Doctor in a 2005 episode, but that encounter lacked the sexual charge of the Time Lord’s encounter with Rogue. And Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor had an implied romantic connection with her female companion Yaz (played by...
- 6/9/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
The latest season of Doctor Who has brought a wave of excitement with its fresh take on classic adventures. Returning showrunner Russell T. Davies has ensured that even with a new Doctor and a new streaming platform on Disney+, the essence of what makes Doctor Who special remains intact. A New Bounty Hunter in Town Jonathan Groff dazzles as Rogue, a bounty hunter who brings a new dynamic to the series. Episode 6, aptly named Rogue, sees the Doctor and Ruby Sunday navigating a Regency-era ball, revealing sinister undertones lurking beneath the finery. Described by Disney+ as an adventure where...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Warning: spoilers for Doctor Who series 14 episode 6 “Rogue”
Doesn’t the Tardis have a sniffer dog function? A pair of hi-tech space nostrils to which the Doctor can hold up a handkerchief or discarded glove and say ‘There, girl, get the scent!’? Somewhere on that flashy console must be the facility to scan a personal item, find the space coordinates of its owner, and bound off in pursuit, tongue out and tail wagging.
Perhaps this model only came fitted with the coffee machine as standard, because when Ruby asked if the Tardis could track down the Doctor’s latest love interest, played by Jonathan Groff, she was told no. “There are as many dimensions as there are atoms in the universe,” said the Doctor. “Don’t even know his real name.”
That makes two of them.
“Rogue” was what Groff’s bounty hunter went by, a nickname endearingly chosen from...
Doesn’t the Tardis have a sniffer dog function? A pair of hi-tech space nostrils to which the Doctor can hold up a handkerchief or discarded glove and say ‘There, girl, get the scent!’? Somewhere on that flashy console must be the facility to scan a personal item, find the space coordinates of its owner, and bound off in pursuit, tongue out and tail wagging.
Perhaps this model only came fitted with the coffee machine as standard, because when Ruby asked if the Tardis could track down the Doctor’s latest love interest, played by Jonathan Groff, she was told no. “There are as many dimensions as there are atoms in the universe,” said the Doctor. “Don’t even know his real name.”
That makes two of them.
“Rogue” was what Groff’s bounty hunter went by, a nickname endearingly chosen from...
- 6/8/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Holy Chimichangas! The Merc with a Mouth is Finally teaming up with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine on the big screen in Deadpool & Wolverine. After Jackman retired as the character, we didn’t think we would get a chance to see this happen. Since the trailer reveal, we have seen this film firmly takes place in the current Multiverse Saga that the MCU is going through. With that, we’ll see our heroes cross over with a lot of surprises, and it appears to be the final send-off for much of the Fox/Marvel universe. Here is who we want to see show up during the film.
Quicksilver
Evan Peters’ take on the speedster turned into one of the most fun sections of the later X-Men movies. I still watch him evacuating the X-Mansion set to Sweet Dreams on YouTube every once in a while. It would be great to see...
Quicksilver
Evan Peters’ take on the speedster turned into one of the most fun sections of the later X-Men movies. I still watch him evacuating the X-Mansion set to Sweet Dreams on YouTube every once in a while. It would be great to see...
- 6/8/2024
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
Warning: contains spoilers for Doctor Who episode “Rogue”.
Just three episodes ago in “Boom”, the Doctor was trapped where he stood while a countdown ticked off the seconds until his death. In “Rogue”, he found himself in the same situation, but this time with the addition of a Kylie soundtrack and some excellent flirting.
Fifteen got out of the “Boom” trap by deactivating a landmine. He got out of the “Rogue” trap by properly introducing himself, both to Jonathan Groff’s bounty hunter, and to any new viewers late to this party. Rogue had mistaken the Doctor for the shape-shifting alien Chuldur he was on 19th century Earth to track down, and was seconds away from pressing the ‘incinerate’ button when the Doctor activated Rogue’s ship scanner and explained:
“I’m not a Chuldur. I’m something much older and far more powerful. I’m a Lord of Time...
Just three episodes ago in “Boom”, the Doctor was trapped where he stood while a countdown ticked off the seconds until his death. In “Rogue”, he found himself in the same situation, but this time with the addition of a Kylie soundtrack and some excellent flirting.
Fifteen got out of the “Boom” trap by deactivating a landmine. He got out of the “Rogue” trap by properly introducing himself, both to Jonathan Groff’s bounty hunter, and to any new viewers late to this party. Rogue had mistaken the Doctor for the shape-shifting alien Chuldur he was on 19th century Earth to track down, and was seconds away from pressing the ‘incinerate’ button when the Doctor activated Rogue’s ship scanner and explained:
“I’m not a Chuldur. I’m something much older and far more powerful. I’m a Lord of Time...
- 6/8/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
On Saturday 8 June 2024, BBC One broadcasts an episode of the series Doctor Who!
Rogue Season 1 Episode 6 Episode Summary
In this episode of “Doctor Who” titled “Rogue,” airing on BBC One, viewers are in for a thrilling adventure as the Doctor and Ruby find themselves transported back to the year 1813. However, their arrival coincides with a sinister series of events unfolding at a duchess’s party, where guests are being murdered under mysterious circumstances.
As the Doctor and Ruby investigate the string of murders, they soon discover that a shadowy figure known as Rogue is behind the deadly attacks. With time running out and danger lurking around every corner, the Doctor must race against the clock to unravel the truth behind Rogue’s identity and put an end to the killings before it’s too late.
But as the Doctor delves deeper into the mystery, they soon realize that Rogue holds...
Rogue Season 1 Episode 6 Episode Summary
In this episode of “Doctor Who” titled “Rogue,” airing on BBC One, viewers are in for a thrilling adventure as the Doctor and Ruby find themselves transported back to the year 1813. However, their arrival coincides with a sinister series of events unfolding at a duchess’s party, where guests are being murdered under mysterious circumstances.
As the Doctor and Ruby investigate the string of murders, they soon discover that a shadowy figure known as Rogue is behind the deadly attacks. With time running out and danger lurking around every corner, the Doctor must race against the clock to unravel the truth behind Rogue’s identity and put an end to the killings before it’s too late.
But as the Doctor delves deeper into the mystery, they soon realize that Rogue holds...
- 6/8/2024
- by Olly Green
- TV Regular
When the Doctor and Ruby traveled back to 1813, they risked changing time, but it seemed that time changed them instead.
Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 6 combined the new season's traditional campiness with a bona fide creepy alien story and new heartbreak for the Doctor after he's already lost so much.
The long-awaited Jonathan Groff guest spot didn't disappoint, though the story was ironically similar to one that aired on Torchwood in 2005.
Historical Stories Can Be Problematic on Doctor Who
Historical stories were originally part of the Doctor Who landscape because the series was intended to educate British schoolchildren.
These early stories were historically accurate, and the Doctor was careful never to change anything.
However, in modern Who episodes, visiting history risks accidentally altering things that should not be altered.
This is especially true this season, where the word "gravity" was changed to "mavity" when Isaac Newton misheard Donna, and Ruby almost...
Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 6 combined the new season's traditional campiness with a bona fide creepy alien story and new heartbreak for the Doctor after he's already lost so much.
The long-awaited Jonathan Groff guest spot didn't disappoint, though the story was ironically similar to one that aired on Torchwood in 2005.
Historical Stories Can Be Problematic on Doctor Who
Historical stories were originally part of the Doctor Who landscape because the series was intended to educate British schoolchildren.
These early stories were historically accurate, and the Doctor was careful never to change anything.
However, in modern Who episodes, visiting history risks accidentally altering things that should not be altered.
This is especially true this season, where the word "gravity" was changed to "mavity" when Isaac Newton misheard Donna, and Ruby almost...
- 6/8/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 6 “Rogue.”] “Oh my Bridgerton.” Doctor Who leans into the fun of the Netflix series with its trip to 1813, and while the Duchess (Indira Varma) may start by looking for a match for Ruby (Millie Gibson), it’s the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) who has a fun (but heartbreaking) romance. The Doctor crosses paths with a bounty hunter Rogue (Jonathan Groff), with both thinking the other is responsible for a dead body; there are Chuldurs (shape-shifters) in their midst, and after the classic misunderstanding comes the bonding (on both their ships), almost kiss (on the Tardis), sweet moments (a dance), and heartbreaking separation (Rogue takes Ruby’s spot in a trap designed to transport the Chuldur to a random barren dimension). The presence of a character played by Susan Twist continues (this time a portrait), and we can’t help but wonder who Rogue’s new boss is,...
- 6/7/2024
- TV Insider
Warning: this Doctor Who review contains spoilers.
This episode is delightful.
Thanks for reading, see you next week!
Ok, obviously there’s more to it than that. For a comparatively lightweight romp in which the Doctor and Ruby battle silly-looking bird aliens cosplaying an episode of Bridgerton, there’s plenty going on under the hood. But if you’re after the tl;dr, delightful really does the job. The writing by Kate Herron and Briony Redman, is sharp, full of funny lines and clever misdirects. The performances directed by Ben Chessell, are all on point – the leads are predictably great, but the guest stars are also completely dialled in, particularly Jonathan Groff. The costumes naturally look sensational because the BBC can do this stuff with its eyes closed. The whole thing is just a really good time.
So, where to start? Perhaps with a question that has been hanging in...
This episode is delightful.
Thanks for reading, see you next week!
Ok, obviously there’s more to it than that. For a comparatively lightweight romp in which the Doctor and Ruby battle silly-looking bird aliens cosplaying an episode of Bridgerton, there’s plenty going on under the hood. But if you’re after the tl;dr, delightful really does the job. The writing by Kate Herron and Briony Redman, is sharp, full of funny lines and clever misdirects. The performances directed by Ben Chessell, are all on point – the leads are predictably great, but the guest stars are also completely dialled in, particularly Jonathan Groff. The costumes naturally look sensational because the BBC can do this stuff with its eyes closed. The whole thing is just a really good time.
So, where to start? Perhaps with a question that has been hanging in...
- 6/7/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
There are a plethora of reasons why the recently released X-Men ‘97 proved to be the kind of stellar success that it quickly became. The animation style, the continuation of the narrative, the quality of it itself, and the way in which it remained true to its roots were bound to impress viewers worldwide.
However, another reason it proved such a stellar watch was down to the kind of tragedies that graced our screen. Fans who have already watched the 10-episode-strong Season 1 will know exactly what we are talking about, especially with respect to Episode 5, Remember It, which we shall surely remember for a long time to come.
X-Men ’97 | Credit: Marvel Entertainment
This is because it gave us a range of deaths of some of the best characters the franchise has on offer, with the likes of Gambit and Magneto biting the dust in Genosha after the mutant nation...
However, another reason it proved such a stellar watch was down to the kind of tragedies that graced our screen. Fans who have already watched the 10-episode-strong Season 1 will know exactly what we are talking about, especially with respect to Episode 5, Remember It, which we shall surely remember for a long time to come.
X-Men ’97 | Credit: Marvel Entertainment
This is because it gave us a range of deaths of some of the best characters the franchise has on offer, with the likes of Gambit and Magneto biting the dust in Genosha after the mutant nation...
- 6/6/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
X-Men... 2000?
Although the recent Disney+ show served as a revival of an animated series that aired 25 years ago, the decision was made to keep the action rooted firmly in the original era. But with season 2 already confirmed and reports that Marvel Studios fully intends to keep the show going for as long as possible, could the mutant heroes make the jump into the noughties?
During an interview with Discussing Film, supervising director Jake Castorena was asked if they intend to hold on to the '90s aesthetic, and if he anticipates the show taking influence from later comic book runs for the second season.
"We touched on that, even in season one with E is for Extinction, which was definitely not of the ’90s run per se but in the zeitgeist of the era that came a little later," he replied. "Once so much time passes, that’s pretty much...
Although the recent Disney+ show served as a revival of an animated series that aired 25 years ago, the decision was made to keep the action rooted firmly in the original era. But with season 2 already confirmed and reports that Marvel Studios fully intends to keep the show going for as long as possible, could the mutant heroes make the jump into the noughties?
During an interview with Discussing Film, supervising director Jake Castorena was asked if they intend to hold on to the '90s aesthetic, and if he anticipates the show taking influence from later comic book runs for the second season.
"We touched on that, even in season one with E is for Extinction, which was definitely not of the ’90s run per se but in the zeitgeist of the era that came a little later," he replied. "Once so much time passes, that’s pretty much...
- 6/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Deadpool and Wolverine Cameos: Confirmed and Rumored Appearances So Far - Main Image
With the return of the most iconic mutants on-screen, here are the other cameo appearances fans should expect in the list of Deadpool and Wolverine cameos in July!
Remember, one of the main plot points of the threequel includes the Tva agents from the Loki series, Deadpool and Wolverine, who will jump through hoops into the Multiverse to save it from utter chaos, which also segues some of the more crucial characters to have on the flick.
Without further ado, here are all the confirmed and rumored cameos involved in the Deadpool and Wolverine project!
Confirmed Cameos Appearing in Deadpool and Wolverine
The main cast returning for the Deadpool threequel includes Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Karan Soni as the fan-favorite taxi driver Dopinder, and Morena Baccarin's Vanessa Carlysle aka Wade Wilson's love interest.
Additionally, any...
With the return of the most iconic mutants on-screen, here are the other cameo appearances fans should expect in the list of Deadpool and Wolverine cameos in July!
Remember, one of the main plot points of the threequel includes the Tva agents from the Loki series, Deadpool and Wolverine, who will jump through hoops into the Multiverse to save it from utter chaos, which also segues some of the more crucial characters to have on the flick.
Without further ado, here are all the confirmed and rumored cameos involved in the Deadpool and Wolverine project!
Confirmed Cameos Appearing in Deadpool and Wolverine
The main cast returning for the Deadpool threequel includes Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Karan Soni as the fan-favorite taxi driver Dopinder, and Morena Baccarin's Vanessa Carlysle aka Wade Wilson's love interest.
Additionally, any...
- 6/3/2024
- EpicStream
Is the X-Men Comics Relaunch Testing Heroes and Rosters for Future MCU Appearances? - Main Image
Marvel is bringing back its band of merry mutants in X-Men: From the Ashes starting this July 2024, testing out new rosters and storylines for comic books as the mutants deal with the aftermath of the fall of their island nation, Krakoa.
Coming hot on the heels of the acclaimed run of X-Men ‘97, this new era of X-Men in the comics may also inspire future appearances, especially since a second season of the animated series and plans for a big-screen MCU debut are both in the works.
In X-Men, Cyclops leads Beast, Magneto, Psylocke, Kid Omega, Temper, Magik, and Juggernaut from their new base in Alaska to identify and combat new threats to mutantkind. From New Orleans, mutant renegades Rogue, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Gambit, and Jubilee team up in Uncanny X-Men, reminiscent of the classic Blue Team,...
Marvel is bringing back its band of merry mutants in X-Men: From the Ashes starting this July 2024, testing out new rosters and storylines for comic books as the mutants deal with the aftermath of the fall of their island nation, Krakoa.
Coming hot on the heels of the acclaimed run of X-Men ‘97, this new era of X-Men in the comics may also inspire future appearances, especially since a second season of the animated series and plans for a big-screen MCU debut are both in the works.
In X-Men, Cyclops leads Beast, Magneto, Psylocke, Kid Omega, Temper, Magik, and Juggernaut from their new base in Alaska to identify and combat new threats to mutantkind. From New Orleans, mutant renegades Rogue, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Gambit, and Jubilee team up in Uncanny X-Men, reminiscent of the classic Blue Team,...
- 5/30/2024
- EpicStream
Henry Cavill’s Superman might have had a very short tenure, and with the Dceu closing out, it seems highly unlikely that we will see the character again. However, audiences, creators, and some critics alike enjoyed the fresh, more personal take that Zack Snyder had when it came to Superman, as opposed to the Big Blue Boy Scout image the character had boasted.
Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel | DC Studios
X-Men ’97 creator Beau De Mayo talked about how Man of Steel had influenced a few shots in his hit show, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to talk about how much he appreciates the film. While the former head writer of the show has already revealed the influence the film had on the scene where Storm experiences her powers again, DeMayo has come out with some more information about which scene in the show took its cues...
Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel | DC Studios
X-Men ’97 creator Beau De Mayo talked about how Man of Steel had influenced a few shots in his hit show, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to talk about how much he appreciates the film. While the former head writer of the show has already revealed the influence the film had on the scene where Storm experiences her powers again, DeMayo has come out with some more information about which scene in the show took its cues...
- 5/30/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Guy Ritchie Is Directing A Young Sherlock Series With Hero Fiennes Tiffin In the Lead.(Photo Credit –Instagram)
It’s time to put on our detective hats again and step into the world of Sherlock Holmes again. Amazon MGM Studios has given the green light for a Young Sherlock series. The show will take a deep dive into the life of a 19-year-old Sherlock and his beginnings. Guy Ritchie will direct and executive produce the eight-episode series. Ritchie and Tiffin, who most recently collaborated on the film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, will be getting back together. Ritchie’s most recent endeavor is directing two previous Sherlock Holmes movies with Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes, Jude Law as Dr. Watson, and Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler.
With all the wit and charm of Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes features, Young Sherlock will be an irreverent, action-packed origin story of Sir...
It’s time to put on our detective hats again and step into the world of Sherlock Holmes again. Amazon MGM Studios has given the green light for a Young Sherlock series. The show will take a deep dive into the life of a 19-year-old Sherlock and his beginnings. Guy Ritchie will direct and executive produce the eight-episode series. Ritchie and Tiffin, who most recently collaborated on the film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, will be getting back together. Ritchie’s most recent endeavor is directing two previous Sherlock Holmes movies with Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes, Jude Law as Dr. Watson, and Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler.
With all the wit and charm of Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes features, Young Sherlock will be an irreverent, action-packed origin story of Sir...
- 5/30/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Despite being fired as X-Men '97 showrunner (the details are still sketchy) shortly before the series premiered on Disney+, Beau DeMayo has remained active on social media, sharing intriguing insights into the development of the animated revival show and revealing some of his key influences.
DeMayo has previously explained how the iconic "Superman takes flight" sequence from Zack Snyder's Man of Steel inspired a similar moment from episode 6 featuring Storm regaining her powers, and has now revealed that a different scene may have "subconsciously influenced" Rogue attacking the villainous Bastion in the recent season finale.
This was yet another standout moment for Rogue, who unleashed the full extent of her power while channelling the pain and rage she felt after losing Gambit in the Genosha massacre
I was likely subconsciously influenced by this when writing the #xmen97 finale beat of Rogue punching Bastion. That’s not Superman hammering Zod.
DeMayo has previously explained how the iconic "Superman takes flight" sequence from Zack Snyder's Man of Steel inspired a similar moment from episode 6 featuring Storm regaining her powers, and has now revealed that a different scene may have "subconsciously influenced" Rogue attacking the villainous Bastion in the recent season finale.
This was yet another standout moment for Rogue, who unleashed the full extent of her power while channelling the pain and rage she felt after losing Gambit in the Genosha massacre
I was likely subconsciously influenced by this when writing the #xmen97 finale beat of Rogue punching Bastion. That’s not Superman hammering Zod.
- 5/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Amazon Prime Video has ordered a series based on Andy Lane’s “Young Sherlock Holmes” novels with Hero Fiennes Tiffin set for the lead role, Variety has learned.
Guy Ritchie is attached to direct and executive produce the eight-episode series. It will be a reunion for Ritchie and Tiffin, who recently worked together on the feature “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.” It is also the latest Sherlock Holmes project for Ritchie, as he previously directed two films about the famous detective starring Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes, Jude Law as Dr. Watson, and Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler.
“In ‘Young Sherlock’ we’re going to see an exhilarating new version of the detective everyone thinks they know in a way they’ve never imagined before,” said Ritchie. “We’re going to crack open this enigmatic character, find out what makes him tick, and learn how he becomes the genius we all love.
Guy Ritchie is attached to direct and executive produce the eight-episode series. It will be a reunion for Ritchie and Tiffin, who recently worked together on the feature “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.” It is also the latest Sherlock Holmes project for Ritchie, as he previously directed two films about the famous detective starring Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes, Jude Law as Dr. Watson, and Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler.
“In ‘Young Sherlock’ we’re going to see an exhilarating new version of the detective everyone thinks they know in a way they’ve never imagined before,” said Ritchie. “We’re going to crack open this enigmatic character, find out what makes him tick, and learn how he becomes the genius we all love.
- 5/29/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The storytelling process often blurs lines, enabling creators to weave their magic subconsciously, and this holds true for one brutal Henry Cavill scene from Man of Steel. Indeed, the film has intriguingly likely influenced an iconic X-Men ‘97 finale moment involving Rogue, as revealed by Beau DeMayo. Well, a few weeks ago, we got to know about Bastion’s genesis in Tolerance Is Extinction – Part 1, which actually sent waves of nostalgia and surprise through the DC fandom.
A still from X-Men ‘97 | Marvel Animation
Further enriching this, the X-Men ‘97 showrunner, through the candid windows of X, recently admitted that the finale beat of Rogue punching Bastion—a flourish of raw “emotion” rather than narrative need—was a ‘subconscious’ homage to Clark’s fervent defense of his earthly mother.
Beau DeMayo Reveals How Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel Scene Shaped X-Men ‘97’s Finale
In a recent revelation by X-Men ‘97 creator Beau DeMayo,...
A still from X-Men ‘97 | Marvel Animation
Further enriching this, the X-Men ‘97 showrunner, through the candid windows of X, recently admitted that the finale beat of Rogue punching Bastion—a flourish of raw “emotion” rather than narrative need—was a ‘subconscious’ homage to Clark’s fervent defense of his earthly mother.
Beau DeMayo Reveals How Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel Scene Shaped X-Men ‘97’s Finale
In a recent revelation by X-Men ‘97 creator Beau DeMayo,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
"Deadpool and Wolverine" — which is due out on July 26, 2024 — will mark Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine after a seven year hiatus. (I remember vividly when 2017's "Logan" was supposed to be his final bow.)
Ever since superhero movies have become Marvel and DC's biggest cultural footprints, the comics have had the mandate to follow their lead. The adaptations point the direction of the source material, not the other way around.
Take how, in the 2010s, Marvel relegated the X-Men from the top shelf to the dustbin because 20th Century Fox owned the mutants' movie rights. Once Marvel's parent company Disney acquired Fox (and the X-Men with it) in 2019, the X-Men were raised back up. "Deadpool and Wolverine" is the greatest culmination of that merger yet, with the film's trailers suggesting the Merc with a Mouth is entering the MCU full-throttle — and bringing the rest of Fox's Marvel films along with him.
Ever since superhero movies have become Marvel and DC's biggest cultural footprints, the comics have had the mandate to follow their lead. The adaptations point the direction of the source material, not the other way around.
Take how, in the 2010s, Marvel relegated the X-Men from the top shelf to the dustbin because 20th Century Fox owned the mutants' movie rights. Once Marvel's parent company Disney acquired Fox (and the X-Men with it) in 2019, the X-Men were raised back up. "Deadpool and Wolverine" is the greatest culmination of that merger yet, with the film's trailers suggesting the Merc with a Mouth is entering the MCU full-throttle — and bringing the rest of Fox's Marvel films along with him.
- 5/28/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
5 Sexiest X-Men Characters Ever - Main Image
It’s safe to say that the X-Men universe is filled with alluring characters. Over the years, we’ve been introduced to mutants that have made our jaw drop. While fans have debated the title of the hottest X-Men Character for years, we decided to finally settle the debate (or spark it up even more).
In this list, we will rank the X-Men characters based on their attractive qualities—the flair, charisma, and dynamic personalities behind these characters that make them so desirable. So, let’s get to it.
Wolverine (Hugh Jackman)
With a skeleton laced with adamantium, Wolverine has always been a fan favourite. But Hugh Jackman’s dedication to the role made this mutant a charmer. Much like Robert Downey Jr.’s Ironman, the role of Wolverine fits Hugh Jackman like a glove.
Whether it’s the jacked physique in X-Men...
It’s safe to say that the X-Men universe is filled with alluring characters. Over the years, we’ve been introduced to mutants that have made our jaw drop. While fans have debated the title of the hottest X-Men Character for years, we decided to finally settle the debate (or spark it up even more).
In this list, we will rank the X-Men characters based on their attractive qualities—the flair, charisma, and dynamic personalities behind these characters that make them so desirable. So, let’s get to it.
Wolverine (Hugh Jackman)
With a skeleton laced with adamantium, Wolverine has always been a fan favourite. But Hugh Jackman’s dedication to the role made this mutant a charmer. Much like Robert Downey Jr.’s Ironman, the role of Wolverine fits Hugh Jackman like a glove.
Whether it’s the jacked physique in X-Men...
- 5/28/2024
- EpicStream
X-Men '97 Season 2 Release Date: When Will the Mutants Return on Disney+? - Main Image
X-Men '97 has been an eagerly awaited animation series from Marvel, so it makes sense why fans are highly anticipating the official release date for X-Men '97 season 2.
The show was meant to revive the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series, with the story continuing where the show left off.
While season 2 of X-Men '97 was already greenlit as early as July 2022, here is everything you need to know about its release date predictions and potential plotlines.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Release Date Predictions
Animation takes a much longer time to produce, which is why X-Men '97 season 2 had been greenlit ahead of the first season's premiere.
This is also how the showrunners managed to get a headstart on writing the second season's finale.
"[Production] is going really, really well. We're just in post-production on season 1 and [right now] writing...
X-Men '97 has been an eagerly awaited animation series from Marvel, so it makes sense why fans are highly anticipating the official release date for X-Men '97 season 2.
The show was meant to revive the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series, with the story continuing where the show left off.
While season 2 of X-Men '97 was already greenlit as early as July 2022, here is everything you need to know about its release date predictions and potential plotlines.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Release Date Predictions
Animation takes a much longer time to produce, which is why X-Men '97 season 2 had been greenlit ahead of the first season's premiere.
This is also how the showrunners managed to get a headstart on writing the second season's finale.
"[Production] is going really, really well. We're just in post-production on season 1 and [right now] writing...
- 5/27/2024
- EpicStream
Marvel’s animated series for Disney+, X-Men ’97 has provided an acute picture of Rogue, an X-Men character long been ignored in the cinematic representation. Particularly, in the 20th Century Fox’s X-Men movies where Jennifer Lawrence’s Mystique got more preference over Anna Paquin’s Rogue.
Anna Paquin as Rogue in X-Men: Days of Future Past Rogue Cut. Credit: 20th Century Fox
It’s not that Rogue was completely out of the picture, X-Men makers definitely had the character in mind but the omission of her character was a pain for fans. Bryan Singer’s X-Men: Days of Future Past has celebrated 10 year anniversary and Rogue could have been one important character in the movie but there was a reason why the director decided to leave her out of the theatrical version of the movie.
Why Rogue Was Sidelined From X-Men: Days Of Future Past?
Anna Paquin as Rogue in the X-Men series.
Anna Paquin as Rogue in X-Men: Days of Future Past Rogue Cut. Credit: 20th Century Fox
It’s not that Rogue was completely out of the picture, X-Men makers definitely had the character in mind but the omission of her character was a pain for fans. Bryan Singer’s X-Men: Days of Future Past has celebrated 10 year anniversary and Rogue could have been one important character in the movie but there was a reason why the director decided to leave her out of the theatrical version of the movie.
Why Rogue Was Sidelined From X-Men: Days Of Future Past?
Anna Paquin as Rogue in the X-Men series.
- 5/24/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
It’s been 10 years since X-Men: Days of Future Past hit theatres, ushering in an endgame to a universe that would not be replicated until Avengers: Infinity War, four years later. It closed the book in the older generation of X-Men that had carried the franchise until their younger variants had been introduced in X-Men: First Class.
James McAvoy and Patrick Stewart in X-Men: Days of Future Past | Fox Studios
X-Men: Days of Future Past remains one of the most important X-Men films, one that adapts the tragic and brutal Days of Future Past storyline from the comics. It involves Wolverine racing against time to erase the future that has Sentinels hunting and murdering mutants with impunity for the sake of ‘preserving the human race’.
X-Men: Days of Future Past is remembered fondly by fans
Michael Fassbender in a still from X-Men: Days of Future Past | Fox Studios
A decade...
James McAvoy and Patrick Stewart in X-Men: Days of Future Past | Fox Studios
X-Men: Days of Future Past remains one of the most important X-Men films, one that adapts the tragic and brutal Days of Future Past storyline from the comics. It involves Wolverine racing against time to erase the future that has Sentinels hunting and murdering mutants with impunity for the sake of ‘preserving the human race’.
X-Men: Days of Future Past is remembered fondly by fans
Michael Fassbender in a still from X-Men: Days of Future Past | Fox Studios
A decade...
- 5/23/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The season 1 finale of Marvel Studios' acclaimed animated series, X-Men '97, hit Disney+ last Wednesday, and the events of "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 3" may have given us a pretty good idea of which characters will be undergoing a major personality change when the show returns for its second season.
If you haven't watched the episode yet, spoilers follow.
In the closing moments of the drama-filled finale, the team managed to defeat Bastion and prevent Asteroid M from destroying the planet, but the heroes ended up being transported through time in the process (by who or what remains to be seen).
Xavier (Ross Marquand), Magneto (Matthew Waterson), Rogue (Lenore Zann), Nightcrawler (Adrian Hough), and Beast (George Buza) find themselves in Egypt in the year 3,000 B.C., where they encounter a younger En Sabah Nur (Adetokumboh M'Cormack); while Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale) and Cyclops (Ray Chase) land way into the future in the year 3960 A.
If you haven't watched the episode yet, spoilers follow.
In the closing moments of the drama-filled finale, the team managed to defeat Bastion and prevent Asteroid M from destroying the planet, but the heroes ended up being transported through time in the process (by who or what remains to be seen).
Xavier (Ross Marquand), Magneto (Matthew Waterson), Rogue (Lenore Zann), Nightcrawler (Adrian Hough), and Beast (George Buza) find themselves in Egypt in the year 3,000 B.C., where they encounter a younger En Sabah Nur (Adetokumboh M'Cormack); while Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale) and Cyclops (Ray Chase) land way into the future in the year 3960 A.
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
X-Men '97 was a big hit with critics right from the start, but the Disney+ revival series has now become the highest-rated Marvel Studios project - live-action or animated, big or small screen - in the 16-year history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
With more reviews now counted for last Wednesday's season finale, X-Men '97 has reached a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. This takes it past Marvel's previous top-rated Disney+ show, Ms. Marvel (98%), and movie, Black Panther (96%), to become the most positively-reviewed MCU project of all time on the popular aggregator site.
The series wasn't only a critical favourite, as Deadline reports that May 15th's cameo-filled finale, "Tolerance is Extinction, Part 3," amassed a whopping 3.5 million views globally in its first five days on the streaming platform, making it the most-viewed full-length animated series finale since Season 1 of What If…?.
Marvel Studios has clearly taken note of the show's popularity, and...
With more reviews now counted for last Wednesday's season finale, X-Men '97 has reached a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. This takes it past Marvel's previous top-rated Disney+ show, Ms. Marvel (98%), and movie, Black Panther (96%), to become the most positively-reviewed MCU project of all time on the popular aggregator site.
The series wasn't only a critical favourite, as Deadline reports that May 15th's cameo-filled finale, "Tolerance is Extinction, Part 3," amassed a whopping 3.5 million views globally in its first five days on the streaming platform, making it the most-viewed full-length animated series finale since Season 1 of What If…?.
Marvel Studios has clearly taken note of the show's popularity, and...
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
In the X-Men '97 season 1 finale, the team was thrown backwards (and forwards) in time. In 3000 B.C., we watched as Professor X, Magneto, Beast, Rogue and Nightcrawler encountered a young En Sabah Nur, a.k.a. Apocalypse.
Meanwhile, in 3060 A.D., Cyclops and Jean Grey crossed paths with a younger version of their son, Cable. As for Wolverine, Morph, Jubilee, and Storm, they're currently unaccounted for (though it's been confirmed they're not in the present and are scattered across one or both timelines).
Talking to IGN (via Toonado.com), supervising director Jake Castorena teased plans for Apocalypse in X-Men '97 season 2, explaining why the decision was made to put the spotlight back on the iconic villain.
"With the X-Men, for better or for worse, all roads usually end up leading to Apocalypse, right? It's either Apocalypse, Sinister, or Magneto," he says. "What I will say is we do things on purpose.
Meanwhile, in 3060 A.D., Cyclops and Jean Grey crossed paths with a younger version of their son, Cable. As for Wolverine, Morph, Jubilee, and Storm, they're currently unaccounted for (though it's been confirmed they're not in the present and are scattered across one or both timelines).
Talking to IGN (via Toonado.com), supervising director Jake Castorena teased plans for Apocalypse in X-Men '97 season 2, explaining why the decision was made to put the spotlight back on the iconic villain.
"With the X-Men, for better or for worse, all roads usually end up leading to Apocalypse, right? It's either Apocalypse, Sinister, or Magneto," he says. "What I will say is we do things on purpose.
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
In the X-Men '97 season 1 finale, the team was thrown backwards (and forwards) in time. In 3000 B.C., we watched as Professor X, Magneto, Beast, Rogue and Nightcrawler encountered a young En Sabah Nur, a.k.a. Apocalypse.
Meanwhile, in 3060 A.D., Cyclops and Jean Grey crossed paths with a younger version of their son, Cable. As for Wolverine, Morph, Jubilee, and Storm, they're currently unaccounted for (though it's been confirmed they're not in the present and are scattered across one or both timelines).
Talking to IGN (via Toonado.com), supervising director Jake Castorena teased plans for Apocalypse in X-Men '97 season 2, explaining why the decision was made to put the spotlight back on the iconic villain.
"With the X-Men, for better or for worse, all roads usually end up leading to Apocalypse, right? It's either Apocalypse, Sinister, or Magneto," he says. "What I will say is we do things on purpose.
Meanwhile, in 3060 A.D., Cyclops and Jean Grey crossed paths with a younger version of their son, Cable. As for Wolverine, Morph, Jubilee, and Storm, they're currently unaccounted for (though it's been confirmed they're not in the present and are scattered across one or both timelines).
Talking to IGN (via Toonado.com), supervising director Jake Castorena teased plans for Apocalypse in X-Men '97 season 2, explaining why the decision was made to put the spotlight back on the iconic villain.
"With the X-Men, for better or for worse, all roads usually end up leading to Apocalypse, right? It's either Apocalypse, Sinister, or Magneto," he says. "What I will say is we do things on purpose.
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Exclusive: The finale of X-Men ’97 has set a promising track record for Disney+.
The episode, which debuted on May 15, saw 3.5M views globally in its first five days on the streaming platform. That makes it the most-viewed full-length animation series finale since Season 1 of What If…?, the Walt Disney Company says.
According to Disney, viewership had been growing consistently over the four episodes leading to the finale.
X-Men ’97 premiered in March with 4M views collectively across the first two episodes in their first five days on the platform.
The exact breakdown of viewership for each episode is unclear, but regardless it does indicate a strong, growing interest for the animated series, since the finale alone was nearly able to match the audience of the first two episodes in the same time frame.
As an added bonus, Disney also says that viewership for the original 1992 X-Men animated series has doubled since X-Men ’97 premiered.
The episode, which debuted on May 15, saw 3.5M views globally in its first five days on the streaming platform. That makes it the most-viewed full-length animation series finale since Season 1 of What If…?, the Walt Disney Company says.
According to Disney, viewership had been growing consistently over the four episodes leading to the finale.
X-Men ’97 premiered in March with 4M views collectively across the first two episodes in their first five days on the platform.
The exact breakdown of viewership for each episode is unclear, but regardless it does indicate a strong, growing interest for the animated series, since the finale alone was nearly able to match the audience of the first two episodes in the same time frame.
As an added bonus, Disney also says that viewership for the original 1992 X-Men animated series has doubled since X-Men ’97 premiered.
- 5/21/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
*Major Spoilers For X-Men ’97*
Marvel Studios managed to retain millions of audiences with the recent release of the MCU animated show X-Men ’97. Bringing in several iconic characters like Professor Xavier, Wolverine, and Rogue into the fold, the animated series is indeed quite exceptional.
Forge in X-Men ’97/ Marvel Animation
With an intriguing storyline to its name, the show took a dive into the relationship between mutants Rogue and Gambit. As we all know how the story ended, a Marvel executive was also concerned about whether to develop the relationship or not.
Marvel Exec Was Afraid To Develop A Relation In X-Men ’97
Rogue and Gambit are two characters appearing in Marvel Comics and the two have developed a relation in the comics. With Rogue and Gambit being powerful mutants who have been associated with the X-Men, fans loved seeing the characters in X-Men ’97.
A still from X-Men ’97...
Marvel Studios managed to retain millions of audiences with the recent release of the MCU animated show X-Men ’97. Bringing in several iconic characters like Professor Xavier, Wolverine, and Rogue into the fold, the animated series is indeed quite exceptional.
Forge in X-Men ’97/ Marvel Animation
With an intriguing storyline to its name, the show took a dive into the relationship between mutants Rogue and Gambit. As we all know how the story ended, a Marvel executive was also concerned about whether to develop the relationship or not.
Marvel Exec Was Afraid To Develop A Relation In X-Men ’97
Rogue and Gambit are two characters appearing in Marvel Comics and the two have developed a relation in the comics. With Rogue and Gambit being powerful mutants who have been associated with the X-Men, fans loved seeing the characters in X-Men ’97.
A still from X-Men ’97...
- 5/19/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Warning: Do Not Read Ahead If You Haven’T Seen X-men ’97 Yet And Wish To Do So. Major Spoilers Ahead.
The follow-up series to the original X-Men: The Animated Series from 1992, X-Men ’97 is gaining and rebuilding all the hearts that were broken when the original series got canceled after five seasons, and more. However, even while winning all of those hearts, this series by Beau DeMayo didn’t hesitate to break a whole lot more with its emotional plotlines that had fans sobbing.
X-Men ’97. | Credit: Disney+.
That being said, one particular decision from the former showrunner DeMayo, who pretty much created this latest masterpiece before getting fired for reasons unknown, had the entire team sleepless at nights out of anxiety. This was because this decision included the brutal death of a fan-favorite mutant, and they weren’t sure how fans would take it after their initial reaction to the series.
The follow-up series to the original X-Men: The Animated Series from 1992, X-Men ’97 is gaining and rebuilding all the hearts that were broken when the original series got canceled after five seasons, and more. However, even while winning all of those hearts, this series by Beau DeMayo didn’t hesitate to break a whole lot more with its emotional plotlines that had fans sobbing.
X-Men ’97. | Credit: Disney+.
That being said, one particular decision from the former showrunner DeMayo, who pretty much created this latest masterpiece before getting fired for reasons unknown, had the entire team sleepless at nights out of anxiety. This was because this decision included the brutal death of a fan-favorite mutant, and they weren’t sure how fans would take it after their initial reaction to the series.
- 5/19/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
X-Men ’97 has finally concluded with 10 episodes and it can be undoubtedly hailed as one of the best Marvel shows yet. The animated revival and continuation of the 90s X-Men: The Animated Series garnered praise for its masterful handling of several iconic comic book storylines. Yet there was one significant moment in X-Men ’97 that was not so easy to execute.
X-Men ’97 I Marvel Animation
The Executive Producer of the latest X-Men series and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum revealed that the crew was very nervous about pulling off Gambit’s death in Episode 5. Gambit’s fateful end in the Genosha massacre shown in the episode Remember It shocked several fans and provided one of the most emotional endings for a fan-favorite character.
Why were X-Men ’97 makers anxious to carry out Gambit’s death?
The scene of Gambit’s death in Episode 5 of X-Men ’97 I Marvel Animation...
X-Men ’97 I Marvel Animation
The Executive Producer of the latest X-Men series and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum revealed that the crew was very nervous about pulling off Gambit’s death in Episode 5. Gambit’s fateful end in the Genosha massacre shown in the episode Remember It shocked several fans and provided one of the most emotional endings for a fan-favorite character.
Why were X-Men ’97 makers anxious to carry out Gambit’s death?
The scene of Gambit’s death in Episode 5 of X-Men ’97 I Marvel Animation...
- 5/19/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The season 1 finale of Marvel Studios' acclaimed animated series, X-Men '97, hit Disney+ this past Wednesday, and it's fair to say the events of "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 3" left us with a lot to discuss.
If you haven't watched yet, beware of major spoilers from this point on.
In the closing moments of the drama-filled finale, the team managed to defeat Bastion and prevent Asteroid M from destroying the planet, but the heroes somehow ended up being transported through time in the process.
Xavier (Ross Marquand), Magneto (Matthew Waterson), Rogue (Lenore Zann), Nightcrawler (Adrian Hough), and Beast (George Buza) find themselves in Egypt in the year 3,000 B.C., where they encounter a younger En Sabah Nur (Adetokumboh M'Cormack). Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale) and Cyclops (Ray Chase) land way into the future in the year 3960 A.D. where they meet a younger version of their son, Nathan Summer, aka Cable,...
If you haven't watched yet, beware of major spoilers from this point on.
In the closing moments of the drama-filled finale, the team managed to defeat Bastion and prevent Asteroid M from destroying the planet, but the heroes somehow ended up being transported through time in the process.
Xavier (Ross Marquand), Magneto (Matthew Waterson), Rogue (Lenore Zann), Nightcrawler (Adrian Hough), and Beast (George Buza) find themselves in Egypt in the year 3,000 B.C., where they encounter a younger En Sabah Nur (Adetokumboh M'Cormack). Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale) and Cyclops (Ray Chase) land way into the future in the year 3960 A.D. where they meet a younger version of their son, Nathan Summer, aka Cable,...
- 5/19/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Doctor Who is currently airing its fourteenth season with Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor. The modern revival which has been going on since 2005 has been able to entertain audiences with its quirky sci-fi tropes and many actors bringing in their own spin of the Doctor over the years. One of the people responsible for its success behind the scenes is writer Steven Moffat.
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in Doctor Who | Disney+
The writer went on to be the showrunner when Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi were the Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. Moffat returns for the current fourteenth season of Doctor Who writing one episode of the season. Moffat recently opened up about the challenges of maintaining the relevancy of the show and how reinventing the narrative is a key part of it.
Steven Moffat Details The Constant Challenge of Reinventing The Wheel With Doctor Who
Steven Moffat asserts...
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in Doctor Who | Disney+
The writer went on to be the showrunner when Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi were the Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. Moffat returns for the current fourteenth season of Doctor Who writing one episode of the season. Moffat recently opened up about the challenges of maintaining the relevancy of the show and how reinventing the narrative is a key part of it.
Steven Moffat Details The Constant Challenge of Reinventing The Wheel With Doctor Who
Steven Moffat asserts...
- 5/18/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Spoiler Warning: This story discusses major plot developments across the entire first season of “X-Men ’97,” currently streaming on Disney+.
To say Marvel fans have enjoyed the first season “X-Men ’97” — the continuation of the beloved animated series from the 1990s, widely credited for laying the foundation for the explosion of superhero cinema in the 2000s and 2010s — is a bit like saying Wolverine has a bit of an anger issue. The show has enthralled viewers with a dizzying narrative tapestry that’s been unflinching in its capacity to make bold choices. First among them was Episode 5, “Remember It,” in which an army of robot Sentinels slaughters thousands of mutants who had been celebrating in their island nation of Genosha, a truly shocking development that vividly — and trenchantly — evokes similar tragedies, from 9/11 to the Pulse nightclub shooting to the attacks in Israel on Oct. 7 and the ongoing siege of Gaza in response.
To say Marvel fans have enjoyed the first season “X-Men ’97” — the continuation of the beloved animated series from the 1990s, widely credited for laying the foundation for the explosion of superhero cinema in the 2000s and 2010s — is a bit like saying Wolverine has a bit of an anger issue. The show has enthralled viewers with a dizzying narrative tapestry that’s been unflinching in its capacity to make bold choices. First among them was Episode 5, “Remember It,” in which an army of robot Sentinels slaughters thousands of mutants who had been celebrating in their island nation of Genosha, a truly shocking development that vividly — and trenchantly — evokes similar tragedies, from 9/11 to the Pulse nightclub shooting to the attacks in Israel on Oct. 7 and the ongoing siege of Gaza in response.
- 5/18/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
X-Men ’97 ended with more than a few spinning plates. Sure, Bastion was defeated, but the events sent some of the X-Men to the far future and others into the past. And yet a few others were zapped to parts unknown, such as Wolverine, who remains in critical condition after Magneto ripped out his adamantium skeleton. Back in the present, Forge and Bishop make plans to find their friends. Then there’s the matter of Professor X and Magneto’s mental states, which seems to be pointing toward the coming of the terrible Onslaught.
As that last point reminds us, as wonderful as X-Men ’97 is, a lot of its power comes from the Marvel comics that it adapts. The first season of X-Men ’97 ran quickly through some important storylines from the comics, including Inferno, Mutant Massacre, Lifedeath, and Operation: Zero Tolerance.
X-Men ’97 ended with more than a few spinning plates. Sure, Bastion was defeated, but the events sent some of the X-Men to the far future and others into the past. And yet a few others were zapped to parts unknown, such as Wolverine, who remains in critical condition after Magneto ripped out his adamantium skeleton. Back in the present, Forge and Bishop make plans to find their friends. Then there’s the matter of Professor X and Magneto’s mental states, which seems to be pointing toward the coming of the terrible Onslaught.
As that last point reminds us, as wonderful as X-Men ’97 is, a lot of its power comes from the Marvel comics that it adapts. The first season of X-Men ’97 ran quickly through some important storylines from the comics, including Inferno, Mutant Massacre, Lifedeath, and Operation: Zero Tolerance.
- 5/17/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
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
X-Men '97 Finale's Mother Askani Reveal Is A Sign of What's to Come in Season 2 - Main Image
The season 1 finale of X-Men '97 ended on a massive cliffhanger for our favorite heroes as they found themselves trapped in two different timelines and the reveal of Apolcaypse and Mother Askani as major figures in season 2.
Rogue, Nightcrawler, Beast, Charles Xavier, and Magneto are trapped in Ancient Egypt in 3000 B.C. and encounter a young En Sabah Nur (aka Apocalypse).
Meanwhile, Cyclops and Jean Grey find themselves in a desolated future set in 3960 A.D. and meet a young Nathan, Mother Askani, and the Clan Askani.
Let's explore what we could expect in season 2 based on the Mother Askani reveal.
Read Next: X-Men '97 Finale Echoes What Logan Warned Jean Grey About in Episode 5
Who is Mother Askani aka Rachel Summers?
As long-time X-Men fans know, Askani is also known as Rachel Summers,...
The season 1 finale of X-Men '97 ended on a massive cliffhanger for our favorite heroes as they found themselves trapped in two different timelines and the reveal of Apolcaypse and Mother Askani as major figures in season 2.
Rogue, Nightcrawler, Beast, Charles Xavier, and Magneto are trapped in Ancient Egypt in 3000 B.C. and encounter a young En Sabah Nur (aka Apocalypse).
Meanwhile, Cyclops and Jean Grey find themselves in a desolated future set in 3960 A.D. and meet a young Nathan, Mother Askani, and the Clan Askani.
Let's explore what we could expect in season 2 based on the Mother Askani reveal.
Read Next: X-Men '97 Finale Echoes What Logan Warned Jean Grey About in Episode 5
Who is Mother Askani aka Rachel Summers?
As long-time X-Men fans know, Askani is also known as Rachel Summers,...
- 5/16/2024
- EpicStream
X-Men '97's first season wrapped up on Disney+ yesterday and showrunner Beau DeMayo has returned to X and shared more insights into the finale, "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3."
As we first reported on Toonado.com, he began by revealing what we've long suspected since the series started: Morph does indeed have romantic feelings for Wolverine. That was hinted at in a shower scene earlier in the season, and DeMayo has confirmed the non-binary mutant's feelings are indeed one-sided.
This adds new context to the scene in the finale when Morph transforms into Jean Grey and, in that form, tells Logan they love him. Now, we know that what initially seemed like the mutant's way of comforting his dying friend was, in fact, a declaration of love...
Yes, Morph was confessing romantic feelings for Logan #xmen97
pic.twitter.com/FhgShK5CX9
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 16, 2024
You know when you...
As we first reported on Toonado.com, he began by revealing what we've long suspected since the series started: Morph does indeed have romantic feelings for Wolverine. That was hinted at in a shower scene earlier in the season, and DeMayo has confirmed the non-binary mutant's feelings are indeed one-sided.
This adds new context to the scene in the finale when Morph transforms into Jean Grey and, in that form, tells Logan they love him. Now, we know that what initially seemed like the mutant's way of comforting his dying friend was, in fact, a declaration of love...
Yes, Morph was confessing romantic feelings for Logan #xmen97
pic.twitter.com/FhgShK5CX9
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 16, 2024
You know when you...
- 5/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Warning: Contains spoilers for X-Men ’97 Season 1
Now that’s how you do it. X-Men ’97 – Marvel Studios’ long-awaited follow-up to the 1990s X-Men animated series – ended this week with a finale that cements it as perhaps the best screen adaptation of the merry mutants we’ve ever seen. It’s well-known that, since their acquisition of the franchise from Fox, Marvel has had designs on a live-action McU-set take on the characters – and if this series is anything to go by, they’re on exactly the right track. Showrunner Beau DeMayo may no longer be with the company, but X-Men ’97 gives us a stack of reasons to hope that as much of its behind-the-scenes talent as possible has a hand in shepherding the mutants to the big screen.
In many senses, the success of X-Men ’97 came from picking up where the original cartoon left off. One of...
Now that’s how you do it. X-Men ’97 – Marvel Studios’ long-awaited follow-up to the 1990s X-Men animated series – ended this week with a finale that cements it as perhaps the best screen adaptation of the merry mutants we’ve ever seen. It’s well-known that, since their acquisition of the franchise from Fox, Marvel has had designs on a live-action McU-set take on the characters – and if this series is anything to go by, they’re on exactly the right track. Showrunner Beau DeMayo may no longer be with the company, but X-Men ’97 gives us a stack of reasons to hope that as much of its behind-the-scenes talent as possible has a hand in shepherding the mutants to the big screen.
In many senses, the success of X-Men ’97 came from picking up where the original cartoon left off. One of...
- 5/16/2024
- by Sam Summers
- Empire - TV
Major Spoilers follow for X-Men ‘97!
Well, that was quite the ending! We imagine you have a lot of questions regarding the popular Disney+ show’s finale. Beau DeMayo’s animated series certainly went out with a bang in the final episode of its first season, titled Tolerance Is Extinction – Part 3.
Marvel put a great finish to the first season of X-Men ‘97, laying the groundwork for an exciting future for the revived mutant series and raising the stakes significantly for the live-action X-Men films in the MCU.
En Sabah Nur, aka Apocalypse in X-Men ’97
Even though the X-Men saved the planet once again and maybe even partially restored humanity’s faith in them, this was not a happy ending, and many questions remain for the already-confirmed second season of X-Men ‘97.
Amidst all this, Nightcrawler gave no quarter, relentlessly hitting Bastien with his teammates’ attacks by teleporting him!
Well, that was quite the ending! We imagine you have a lot of questions regarding the popular Disney+ show’s finale. Beau DeMayo’s animated series certainly went out with a bang in the final episode of its first season, titled Tolerance Is Extinction – Part 3.
Marvel put a great finish to the first season of X-Men ‘97, laying the groundwork for an exciting future for the revived mutant series and raising the stakes significantly for the live-action X-Men films in the MCU.
En Sabah Nur, aka Apocalypse in X-Men ’97
Even though the X-Men saved the planet once again and maybe even partially restored humanity’s faith in them, this was not a happy ending, and many questions remain for the already-confirmed second season of X-Men ‘97.
Amidst all this, Nightcrawler gave no quarter, relentlessly hitting Bastien with his teammates’ attacks by teleporting him!
- 5/16/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
X-Men '97 Finale Echoes What Logan Warned Jean Grey About in Episode 5 - Main Image
The X-Men '97 finale sees the team of mutants separated on different timelines: some in the past, some in the future. As the unresolved stories build up for season 2, here's how Logan's ominous warning lines up with the X-Men '97 finale.
As Bishop said, "Luckily, this ain't our first time at 'the X-Men are dead' rodeo." The finale may have sparked hope for the mutants in returning to their original time, but it also poses a darkness looming in their future.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for X-Men '97 finale, so proceed with caution.
Finale Sees the X-Men 'Yanked' Through Time
Beast failed to stop the catastrophic impact of the Asteroid M on Earth, leaving the X-Men to prepare to sacrifice themselves. Instead of meeting their demise, however, they were sent to a different timeline.
The X-Men '97 finale sees the team of mutants separated on different timelines: some in the past, some in the future. As the unresolved stories build up for season 2, here's how Logan's ominous warning lines up with the X-Men '97 finale.
As Bishop said, "Luckily, this ain't our first time at 'the X-Men are dead' rodeo." The finale may have sparked hope for the mutants in returning to their original time, but it also poses a darkness looming in their future.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for X-Men '97 finale, so proceed with caution.
Finale Sees the X-Men 'Yanked' Through Time
Beast failed to stop the catastrophic impact of the Asteroid M on Earth, leaving the X-Men to prepare to sacrifice themselves. Instead of meeting their demise, however, they were sent to a different timeline.
- 5/16/2024
- EpicStream
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