To me, my vinyl collectors! The music of X-Men ’97 is coming to physical media, with the Newton Brothers’ score arriving as part of a two-record set.
The Hollywood Reporter has the first look and details of the package, which features art from Phantom City Creative and contains two, 140-gram color vinyl discs housed in a gatefold jacket.
X-Men ’97 was a continuation of the classic X-Men animated series, which ran from 1992-97. It was a critical hit for Marvel Studios, becoming its first project to score a 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. The score form the Newton Brothers, known for collaborations with Doctor Sleep filmmaker Mike Flanagan, took inspiration from the show, and charted its own path as well.
Pop culture art, music, and collectibles shop Mutant is behind the vinyl release, which can be pre-ordered now.
“Meeting expectations is hard. Exceeding them is even harder. X-Men ’97 makes it...
The Hollywood Reporter has the first look and details of the package, which features art from Phantom City Creative and contains two, 140-gram color vinyl discs housed in a gatefold jacket.
X-Men ’97 was a continuation of the classic X-Men animated series, which ran from 1992-97. It was a critical hit for Marvel Studios, becoming its first project to score a 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. The score form the Newton Brothers, known for collaborations with Doctor Sleep filmmaker Mike Flanagan, took inspiration from the show, and charted its own path as well.
Pop culture art, music, and collectibles shop Mutant is behind the vinyl release, which can be pre-ordered now.
“Meeting expectations is hard. Exceeding them is even harder. X-Men ’97 makes it...
- 6/7/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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
Imagine. The year is 1994 and you are a huge superhero fan. You sit down to watch your favorite cartoon show, a thrilling battle of good versus evil. In this week’s episode, Charles uses his mental might to clash with a blue enemy who promises to be his friend.
The cheesy voice-acting and choppy animation doesn’t disrupt the experience. In fact, it makes it better, intensifying the clash between Charles and the blue guy until you can’t take it anymore and you unleash your hero’s battle cry:
“Spoon!”
Because, of course, you’re not watching X-Men: The Animated Series, nor even Batman: The Animated Series, both respected superhero cartoons that get ample praise today. No, the Charles in question is Brainchild, a precocious evil pre-teen (voiced by Rob Paulsen) who enhanced his intelligence by giving himself a glass covered throbbing brain.
And the other guy is the personification of Mighty Blue Justice,...
The cheesy voice-acting and choppy animation doesn’t disrupt the experience. In fact, it makes it better, intensifying the clash between Charles and the blue guy until you can’t take it anymore and you unleash your hero’s battle cry:
“Spoon!”
Because, of course, you’re not watching X-Men: The Animated Series, nor even Batman: The Animated Series, both respected superhero cartoons that get ample praise today. No, the Charles in question is Brainchild, a precocious evil pre-teen (voiced by Rob Paulsen) who enhanced his intelligence by giving himself a glass covered throbbing brain.
And the other guy is the personification of Mighty Blue Justice,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
X-Men ’97 is certainly very close to the original 1992 series. The art style, graphics, animations, voices, and even story have followed the same path, starting off right where the first series ended in 1997. While hardcore fans would agree that the show feels exactly the same, some aspects of it were changed to better appeal to today’s audience.
A still from X-Men ’97 | Disney+
From characters swearing to a visible increase in the brutality of the violence, some aspects have evolved for the better. The changes seem easy to miss; however, the behind-the-scenes process of getting them into the show had to have been very difficult, especially because of how strict Disney is when it comes to such themes.
However, the director of the series recently revealed how they made their way around this.
X-Men ’97 No Longer Had Strict Rules
When X-Men: The Animated Series was originally being released,...
A still from X-Men ’97 | Disney+
From characters swearing to a visible increase in the brutality of the violence, some aspects have evolved for the better. The changes seem easy to miss; however, the behind-the-scenes process of getting them into the show had to have been very difficult, especially because of how strict Disney is when it comes to such themes.
However, the director of the series recently revealed how they made their way around this.
X-Men ’97 No Longer Had Strict Rules
When X-Men: The Animated Series was originally being released,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Marvel fans seem to be in for something truly great considering how, after X-Men: The Animated Series recently got its blockbuster sequel series, it seems now is the turn for the Spider-Man animated series to get its succeeding show. However, that is yet to be officially greenlit, with only cameos supporting fans’ hope of getting a subsequent series.
Spider-Man. (1994-1998) | Credit: Fox Kids Network.
Nonetheless, with the ex-showrunner of the latest fan-favorite sequel series to The Animated Series (i.e. Beau DeMayo) confirming just which Spidey it was who made a cameo in X-Men ’97, the stakes are high and fans’ heartiest expectations could be met. In the case of that happening, the sequel web-slinger series needs to follow ’97‘s golden rule for animated revivals.
Spoiler AlertWarning: X-Men '97 Spoilers Ahead! Read at your own risk! Spider-Man ’98 Happening More Probable After Beau DeMayo’s Statement
Just like how X-Men: The...
Spider-Man. (1994-1998) | Credit: Fox Kids Network.
Nonetheless, with the ex-showrunner of the latest fan-favorite sequel series to The Animated Series (i.e. Beau DeMayo) confirming just which Spidey it was who made a cameo in X-Men ’97, the stakes are high and fans’ heartiest expectations could be met. In the case of that happening, the sequel web-slinger series needs to follow ’97‘s golden rule for animated revivals.
Spoiler AlertWarning: X-Men '97 Spoilers Ahead! Read at your own risk! Spider-Man ’98 Happening More Probable After Beau DeMayo’s Statement
Just like how X-Men: The...
- 6/5/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Serving as the revival of the classic X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men ’97 has become one of the most successful Marvel projects amid a time when the studio has been substantially struggling to meet expectations.
X-Men ’97 | Credit: Marvel Entertainment
With season 2 of the show already in development, series director Jake Castorena recently shared insight into the show’s creative process. He also discussed how they have been able to avoid the pitfalls of mediocrity that can plague modern adaptations while preserving the essence of the beloved original series.
X-Men ’97 Director Reveals the Key to the Show’s Success
Created by Beau DeMayo, X-Men ’97 picks up where the original animated series concluded decades ago. Jake Castorena, who directed the first episode of the show, recently discussed their approach to ensure that it serves well to the original fans along with the new audience in an interview with Discussing Film.
X-Men ’97 | Credit: Marvel Entertainment
With season 2 of the show already in development, series director Jake Castorena recently shared insight into the show’s creative process. He also discussed how they have been able to avoid the pitfalls of mediocrity that can plague modern adaptations while preserving the essence of the beloved original series.
X-Men ’97 Director Reveals the Key to the Show’s Success
Created by Beau DeMayo, X-Men ’97 picks up where the original animated series concluded decades ago. Jake Castorena, who directed the first episode of the show, recently discussed their approach to ensure that it serves well to the original fans along with the new audience in an interview with Discussing Film.
- 6/5/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The animated return of the X-Men this year breathed life into Marvel fans, who were waiting for something good from the franchise for quite some time. X-Men ’97 was the perfect mix of nostalgia and modernization and hit the viewers’ right in the feels. Though creating that effect was not easy, the original X-Men cartoon had it way more tough.
A still from X-Men ’97 | Marvel Animation
X-Men ’97 used the best in class animation and techniques to bring out characters and storylines straight from Marvel comics. Back in the early 90s, animation was not as simple, and creating a moving panel took a lot more than just clicking a button.
How different was it back then? Let’s have a look at what the showrunners have to say.
X-Men: The Animated Series took a lot of time and effort to be made The original X-Men: The Animated Series (1992)| Marvel Animation
Back in the 90s,...
A still from X-Men ’97 | Marvel Animation
X-Men ’97 used the best in class animation and techniques to bring out characters and storylines straight from Marvel comics. Back in the early 90s, animation was not as simple, and creating a moving panel took a lot more than just clicking a button.
How different was it back then? Let’s have a look at what the showrunners have to say.
X-Men: The Animated Series took a lot of time and effort to be made The original X-Men: The Animated Series (1992)| Marvel Animation
Back in the 90s,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Superman: The Animated Series remains one of the quintessential versions of the Man of Steel for an entire generation. However, as is the case with most animated series, some, if not all of the work is often outsourced to other countries to meet budget constraints and tight deadlines, as was the case with the first entry into the Dcau.
Superman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]The episode after the pilot for Superman: The Animated Series, titled ‘Fun and Games‘, came at the heels of the three-part episode that laid the scene for the character and series. This episode was handled by a Japanese studio and features the Toyman.
The episode made by the Japanese pissed everyone off Superman: The Animated Series | Warner Brothers Animation
Robert N. Skir, who was a writer on both X-Men: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated Series, was also a part of the Superman: The Animated Series.
Superman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]The episode after the pilot for Superman: The Animated Series, titled ‘Fun and Games‘, came at the heels of the three-part episode that laid the scene for the character and series. This episode was handled by a Japanese studio and features the Toyman.
The episode made by the Japanese pissed everyone off Superman: The Animated Series | Warner Brothers Animation
Robert N. Skir, who was a writer on both X-Men: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated Series, was also a part of the Superman: The Animated Series.
- 6/1/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
X-Men: The Animated Series is often counted as one of the greatest adaptations of superhero comics, placing it among the likes of Justice League Unlimited, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, and Avengers: Earth Mightiest Heroes.
X-Men: The Animated Series | Marvel
The Animated Series served as the definitive version of the characters for a generation of superhero fans. However, despite the massive popularity that eventually came the show’s way, Hollywood was not very confident about X-Men headlining their own series, and for almost 10 years, the series was a no-go.
Hollywood did not believe that X-Men could be popular
The X-Men in the comics. | Marvel Comics
Eric Lewald, the series creator, talked in the The Making of ‘X-Men: The Animated Series‘ interview published by Marvel about how the series had a tough time getting picked up. He revealed:
Margaret [Loesch] had wanted to do the show for ten years. Nobody in Hollywood believed the X-Men could be popular.
X-Men: The Animated Series | Marvel
The Animated Series served as the definitive version of the characters for a generation of superhero fans. However, despite the massive popularity that eventually came the show’s way, Hollywood was not very confident about X-Men headlining their own series, and for almost 10 years, the series was a no-go.
Hollywood did not believe that X-Men could be popular
The X-Men in the comics. | Marvel Comics
Eric Lewald, the series creator, talked in the The Making of ‘X-Men: The Animated Series‘ interview published by Marvel about how the series had a tough time getting picked up. He revealed:
Margaret [Loesch] had wanted to do the show for ten years. Nobody in Hollywood believed the X-Men could be popular.
- 6/1/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Wolverine is arguably the most iconic of the X-Men, and largely has a very uniform identity which has been helped by Hugh Jackman’s iconic portrayal of the character in various live-action adaptations. The mutant himself, however, has been an integral part of the comics since forever, and was already extremely popular via the various animated iterations that came out, since the 1980s.
Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. | Marvel
The short-tempered yet good-hearted, violence-loving savage has always belonged to Canada, although one particular iteration ended up changing that part of his identity. We speak of 1989’s X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men pilot, which was written by Larry Parr, a Marvel writer who had been working with Marvel Productions and Stan Lee since 1981.
As it turned out, Parr worked on the pilot which was later cancelled alongside the likes of Will Meugniot, and Rick Hoberg, all X-Men fanboys. The group however,...
Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. | Marvel
The short-tempered yet good-hearted, violence-loving savage has always belonged to Canada, although one particular iteration ended up changing that part of his identity. We speak of 1989’s X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men pilot, which was written by Larry Parr, a Marvel writer who had been working with Marvel Productions and Stan Lee since 1981.
As it turned out, Parr worked on the pilot which was later cancelled alongside the likes of Will Meugniot, and Rick Hoberg, all X-Men fanboys. The group however,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
In a drastic move, Marvel shockingly fired the X-Men ’97 creator Beau DeMayo on the eve of his project’s debut. Despite being in the midst of a particularly busy time at Marvel Studios, DeMayo was suddenly laid off after his company email was deactivated and his colleagues were informed about his exit from the project.
Beau DeMayo at San Diego Convention Center | image: Instagram/@beau_demayo
While Marvel Studios’ decision to fire Beau DeMayo has sent shockwaves through the fandom, this move doesn’t seemingly compare to Fox’s measures in the 1990s. According to reports, in a surprising twist of fate, Fox had taken a critical decision regarding the beloved X-Men: The Animated Series and its crew that still blows people’s minds.
Marvel Surprisingly Fired Beau DeMayo Ahead of X-Men ’97 Release
Premiered on March 20, 2024, with its first two episodes, X-Men ’97 soon took over the internet...
Beau DeMayo at San Diego Convention Center | image: Instagram/@beau_demayo
While Marvel Studios’ decision to fire Beau DeMayo has sent shockwaves through the fandom, this move doesn’t seemingly compare to Fox’s measures in the 1990s. According to reports, in a surprising twist of fate, Fox had taken a critical decision regarding the beloved X-Men: The Animated Series and its crew that still blows people’s minds.
Marvel Surprisingly Fired Beau DeMayo Ahead of X-Men ’97 Release
Premiered on March 20, 2024, with its first two episodes, X-Men ’97 soon took over the internet...
- 5/29/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
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
Mahershala Ali is gearing up to make his debut as Eric Brooks in Marvel Studios’ upcoming Blade reboot. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige announced Mahershala Ali’s casting as Blade back in 2019. However, the development of the film has faced numerous setbacks, including departures, delays, and script rewrites.
Beau DeMayo at San Diego Convention Center | image: Instagram/@beau_demayo
Despite these challenges, progress is finally being made on Marvel Studios’ Blade reboot. Rumors are swirling that the creator of X-Men ’97, Beau DeMayo may be penning the script for this project. A recent update from the writer has fans eagerly anticipating more details.
Beau DeMayo’s Latest Update Has Fans Excited
A recent X (formerly known as Twitter) update by writer Beau DeMayo has the fans excited. The story shows him lounging by a pool in Palm Springs, California with “writing” overlaid on top, leading many to speculate that DeMayo...
Beau DeMayo at San Diego Convention Center | image: Instagram/@beau_demayo
Despite these challenges, progress is finally being made on Marvel Studios’ Blade reboot. Rumors are swirling that the creator of X-Men ’97, Beau DeMayo may be penning the script for this project. A recent update from the writer has fans eagerly anticipating more details.
Beau DeMayo’s Latest Update Has Fans Excited
A recent X (formerly known as Twitter) update by writer Beau DeMayo has the fans excited. The story shows him lounging by a pool in Palm Springs, California with “writing” overlaid on top, leading many to speculate that DeMayo...
- 5/26/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
The recent Disney+ animated series X-Men ’97 has been well received by both critics and fans alike. After revisiting the classic X-Men: The Animated Series which originally ended 27 years earlier the Marvel Animated Universe (Mau) has been given a new breath of life. The series has just finished its first season and fans are already hungry for more.
However, one appearance in the recent X-Men ’97 series may give us a bit of a hint about what might come next. In episode 8 of season 1, Spider-Man makes a brief appearance. What’s more is that in Episode 10 both Peter Parker & Mary Jane made cameo appearances, alongside other Mau characters such as Iron Man, Captain America and the Fantastic Four.
Ever since his appearance many fans have been speculating on the possibility of Marvel reviving the Spider-Man series as well. Multiple fans have even taken it upon themselves to make fan art...
However, one appearance in the recent X-Men ’97 series may give us a bit of a hint about what might come next. In episode 8 of season 1, Spider-Man makes a brief appearance. What’s more is that in Episode 10 both Peter Parker & Mary Jane made cameo appearances, alongside other Mau characters such as Iron Man, Captain America and the Fantastic Four.
Ever since his appearance many fans have been speculating on the possibility of Marvel reviving the Spider-Man series as well. Multiple fans have even taken it upon themselves to make fan art...
- 5/25/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
For some fans, the arc of X-Men as mutant outsiders fighting for their right to fit in, be represented, or at best, to co-exist beside humans, feels more real than the world they live in. As such, Professor Xavierʼs never-ending struggle to mediate, guide, lead, train, shelter, and sometimes pioneer the war against injustice and suffering also resonates among fans who see themselves as outsiders.
Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier [Credit: 20th Century Studios]However, more so than the rest, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, was inspired to embody the powerful character who witnessed the potential in X-Men and eternally fought for equality and justice. In Charles Xavier, the Billy Jean singer saw himself while the rest of the world associated themselves with the remainder of the X-Men.
Michael Jackson Dreamt of Playing Charles Xavier in X-Men
It is inherently foolish to disregard the iconography of Michael Jackson in modern pop culture and music.
Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier [Credit: 20th Century Studios]However, more so than the rest, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, was inspired to embody the powerful character who witnessed the potential in X-Men and eternally fought for equality and justice. In Charles Xavier, the Billy Jean singer saw himself while the rest of the world associated themselves with the remainder of the X-Men.
Michael Jackson Dreamt of Playing Charles Xavier in X-Men
It is inherently foolish to disregard the iconography of Michael Jackson in modern pop culture and music.
- 5/24/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
X-Men ’97 just finished its first season, one of the best things the MCU has ever released. Yet, way back in 1992, Fox Kids almost killed its predecessor before it had a chance to evolve.
In the new documentary special Assembled: X-Men ’97, three of the chief creatives on X-Men: The Animated Series reveal their struggles getting the show off the ground. Producer and director Larry Houston recalls working under Marvel Productions president Margaret Loesch, who always championed the X-Men throughout the ’80s, resulting in misfires like Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends or Pryde of the X-Men but no ongoing series. When Loesch took a role as head of Fox Children’s Network, she brought Houston with her and gave him his shot, with one caveat.
“The folks above her didn’t believe X-Men was gonna do anything,” says writer Julia Lewald, who, along with her husband Eric, worked as a writer on the original show.
In the new documentary special Assembled: X-Men ’97, three of the chief creatives on X-Men: The Animated Series reveal their struggles getting the show off the ground. Producer and director Larry Houston recalls working under Marvel Productions president Margaret Loesch, who always championed the X-Men throughout the ’80s, resulting in misfires like Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends or Pryde of the X-Men but no ongoing series. When Loesch took a role as head of Fox Children’s Network, she brought Houston with her and gave him his shot, with one caveat.
“The folks above her didn’t believe X-Men was gonna do anything,” says writer Julia Lewald, who, along with her husband Eric, worked as a writer on the original show.
- 5/22/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
‘X-Men ’97’ proved to be an unforeseen success for Marvel Studios. After a string of disappointments in 2023, the studio was in desperate need of something to rekindle faith in the franchise amidst a slew of lackluster narratives.
Enter ‘X-Men ’97,’ a revival of the beloved ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ Fans were pleasantly astonished when the showrunners successfully honored the essence of the original series while infusing it with fresh, modern elements.
The inaugural season of the series concluded on a high, tantalizing viewers with a plethora of exciting possibilities, including yet another dive into multiversal complexities. Director Jake Castorena delved into a range of topics, from the introduction of Black Panther in Season 2 to the intricacies of timelines, in his recent interview with Phase Zero.
Black Panther is definitely closed doors conversations that I wasn’t privy that was definitely on Beau and in the executives realm. But for us,...
Enter ‘X-Men ’97,’ a revival of the beloved ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ Fans were pleasantly astonished when the showrunners successfully honored the essence of the original series while infusing it with fresh, modern elements.
The inaugural season of the series concluded on a high, tantalizing viewers with a plethora of exciting possibilities, including yet another dive into multiversal complexities. Director Jake Castorena delved into a range of topics, from the introduction of Black Panther in Season 2 to the intricacies of timelines, in his recent interview with Phase Zero.
Black Panther is definitely closed doors conversations that I wasn’t privy that was definitely on Beau and in the executives realm. But for us,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘X-Men ’97’ was an unexpected hit for Marvel Studios. Following a series of flops in 2023 the studio really needed something to restore at least some of the faith that the franchise could be salvaged from a series of bad stories.
In comes ‘X-Men ’97’ a revival of the old ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ Fans were wonderfully surprised when the showrunners managed to keep faithful to the old show with new and modern twists.
The first season of the show ended on a high note, teasing plenty of wonderful things including some multiversal hassle once again. In his latest interview with Phase Zero, director Jake Castorena explained everything from Black Panther in Season 2 to timelines.
Black Panther is definitely closed doors conversations that I wasn’t privy that was definitely on Beau and in the executives realm. But for us, you know there’s always multiple timelines, there’s always a one off.
In comes ‘X-Men ’97’ a revival of the old ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ Fans were wonderfully surprised when the showrunners managed to keep faithful to the old show with new and modern twists.
The first season of the show ended on a high note, teasing plenty of wonderful things including some multiversal hassle once again. In his latest interview with Phase Zero, director Jake Castorena explained everything from Black Panther in Season 2 to timelines.
Black Panther is definitely closed doors conversations that I wasn’t privy that was definitely on Beau and in the executives realm. But for us, you know there’s always multiple timelines, there’s always a one off.
- 5/22/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Marvel Studios’ X-Men movie is gaining momentum as the project lands a writer.
Michael Lesslie, who is known for his work on the series The Little Drummer Girl and the recent prequel feature The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, is in talks to pen the new film focused on Marvel Comics’ iconic mutant team, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The feature does not currently have a release date or a director attached.
X-Men remains a popular property for Disney following the recent success of well-reviewed Disney+ animated series X-Men ’97. The show is a reboot of the fondly remembered X-Men: The Animated Series, which launched in 1992.
The team made its comics debut in 1963 from creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Its first feature film arrived in 2000 with 20th Century Fox’s X-Men from director Bryan Singer. Two sequels followed, with the team getting rebooted for 2011 prequel...
Michael Lesslie, who is known for his work on the series The Little Drummer Girl and the recent prequel feature The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, is in talks to pen the new film focused on Marvel Comics’ iconic mutant team, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The feature does not currently have a release date or a director attached.
X-Men remains a popular property for Disney following the recent success of well-reviewed Disney+ animated series X-Men ’97. The show is a reboot of the fondly remembered X-Men: The Animated Series, which launched in 1992.
The team made its comics debut in 1963 from creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Its first feature film arrived in 2000 with 20th Century Fox’s X-Men from director Bryan Singer. Two sequels followed, with the team getting rebooted for 2011 prequel...
- 5/21/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Taking to social media to discuss his work on the series, former X-Men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo revealed that Deadpool was "off-limits" to the team working on the X-Men: The Animated Series revival's first two seasons.
The prevailing theory among fans is that it must have something to do with Deadpool & Wolverine being on the horizon. The show has featured plenty of other big Marvel cameos, though, including Captain America, Spider-Man, and Doctor Strange.
Marvel Studios Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum recently caught up with Screen Rant (via Toonado.com) about Wade Wilson's absence from X-Men '97. As it turns out, there's a chance we will eventually see the anti-hero make an appearance.
"I don't know that it was like a hard and fast rule that we couldn't use Deadpool," the executive explained. "We would have had to have an insanely compelling reason to bring Deadpool in.
The prevailing theory among fans is that it must have something to do with Deadpool & Wolverine being on the horizon. The show has featured plenty of other big Marvel cameos, though, including Captain America, Spider-Man, and Doctor Strange.
Marvel Studios Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum recently caught up with Screen Rant (via Toonado.com) about Wade Wilson's absence from X-Men '97. As it turns out, there's a chance we will eventually see the anti-hero make an appearance.
"I don't know that it was like a hard and fast rule that we couldn't use Deadpool," the executive explained. "We would have had to have an insanely compelling reason to bring Deadpool in.
- 5/20/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
X-Men ’97 concluded its debut season with a blast, leaving fans eager to know more about what comes next with Apocalypse in the scene. Meanwhile, to keep the hype alive, Marvel Studios Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum teased the possible appearance of Deadpool in the show’s season 2, after missing out on showing up in season 1.
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool | Disney, Marvel Studios
Currently, with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool making all the headlines surrounding MCU for his upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie, it seems like a great time to tease his character’s appearance in X-Men ’97 S2. As Reynolds undoubtedly saves Marvel Studios with his fan-favorite character, Brad Winderbaum believes Deadpool could have a future in the animated show, too.
Brad Winderbaum Teases Deadpool’s Appearance in X-Men ’97 S2
Reviving the beloved 90s show X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men ’97 returned with similar aesthetics to serve as a...
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool | Disney, Marvel Studios
Currently, with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool making all the headlines surrounding MCU for his upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie, it seems like a great time to tease his character’s appearance in X-Men ’97 S2. As Reynolds undoubtedly saves Marvel Studios with his fan-favorite character, Brad Winderbaum believes Deadpool could have a future in the animated show, too.
Brad Winderbaum Teases Deadpool’s Appearance in X-Men ’97 S2
Reviving the beloved 90s show X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men ’97 returned with similar aesthetics to serve as a...
- 5/20/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Cyclops. Wolverine. Jean Gray.
Some characters have been at the forefront of the Marvel brand that are intimately connected to the X-Men. It is as Captain America and Iron Man are to the Avengers, Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben are to the Fantastic Four, and as Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman are to the Justice League. Whenever it comes to introducing these teams in new mediums, these characters are the premier choices to build out the universe with.
X-Men | Marvel Comics
While Wolverine, Cyclops, and Marvel Girl might be important characters to introduce the X-Men within any universe, a rumor has surfaced online that states that Marvel might forgo its premiere mutant team to focus on ‘underutilized’ characters to introduce the X-Men in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Needless to say, fans had a few things to say about it, whether it is true or not.
Fans simply don’t want...
Some characters have been at the forefront of the Marvel brand that are intimately connected to the X-Men. It is as Captain America and Iron Man are to the Avengers, Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben are to the Fantastic Four, and as Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman are to the Justice League. Whenever it comes to introducing these teams in new mediums, these characters are the premier choices to build out the universe with.
X-Men | Marvel Comics
While Wolverine, Cyclops, and Marvel Girl might be important characters to introduce the X-Men within any universe, a rumor has surfaced online that states that Marvel might forgo its premiere mutant team to focus on ‘underutilized’ characters to introduce the X-Men in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Needless to say, fans had a few things to say about it, whether it is true or not.
Fans simply don’t want...
- 5/19/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- 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
Legendary producer and director Roger Corman, who died recently at age 98, had an immeasurable impact on American cinema as we know it. The number of actors, writers, and directors who learned their craft on a Corman production is staggering, and he was known for giving people chances to prove themselves on the low-budget pictures he either produced or directed himself. Tons of notable names went through the so-called "Corman school," including James Cameron, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Peter Bogdanovich, Jonathan Demme, Ron Howard, and Joe Dante, just to name a few.
Three-time Oscar-winning actor Jack Nicholson is another significant alumnus of the Corman school of filmmaking — in fact, his very first movie, "The Cry Baby Killer," was a Corman production, and it provided Nicholson the first of many starring roles across his incredible career. The film follows a young man who thinks he's committed murder outside of a local hang-out restaurant,...
Three-time Oscar-winning actor Jack Nicholson is another significant alumnus of the Corman school of filmmaking — in fact, his very first movie, "The Cry Baby Killer," was a Corman production, and it provided Nicholson the first of many starring roles across his incredible career. The film follows a young man who thinks he's committed murder outside of a local hang-out restaurant,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
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
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97
X-Men ’97 had a lot of fun easter eggs that took fans by surprise, be it the reveal that Peter actually found Mj after the end of Spider-Man: The Animated Series or the various cameos from characters like Captain America, Daredevil, and Spider-Man. The finale of the show, also snuck in a few more hidden details, one that is directly connected to Chris Claremont’s run with the X-Men in the comics.
Forge in X-Men ’97 / Marvel Animation
X-Men ’97‘s final episode saw the X-Men scattered across time, with Forge left to pick up the pieces of Magneto’s assault on humanity in the present day. However, the character is visited by his old friend (or rather old friend-to-be) Bishop, who drops a very important piece of information, that is absent even in the comics.
Bishop reveals Forge’s real name in...
X-Men ’97 had a lot of fun easter eggs that took fans by surprise, be it the reveal that Peter actually found Mj after the end of Spider-Man: The Animated Series or the various cameos from characters like Captain America, Daredevil, and Spider-Man. The finale of the show, also snuck in a few more hidden details, one that is directly connected to Chris Claremont’s run with the X-Men in the comics.
Forge in X-Men ’97 / Marvel Animation
X-Men ’97‘s final episode saw the X-Men scattered across time, with Forge left to pick up the pieces of Magneto’s assault on humanity in the present day. However, the character is visited by his old friend (or rather old friend-to-be) Bishop, who drops a very important piece of information, that is absent even in the comics.
Bishop reveals Forge’s real name in...
- 5/18/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is getting bigger and bigger. Apart from Marvel’s first family making it into the universe, the fan-favorite X-Men, too, have finally made it to superhero verse. After Beau DeMayo’s X-Men ’97 showed how well Marvel is capable of handling the team, the prospects of the mutants making it to live-action have certainly garnered enough attention and excitement from fans.
After X-Men ’97, Marvel fans can hardly wait for X-Men’s live-action debut | Marvel Animation
This has resulted in fans making several casting suggestions and promoting various actors for different roles. And among the many actors being promoted by fans, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink has become a popular choice for Jean Grey. Yet not all Marvel fans agree on it and feel she might be too young to lead such a titular character.
Stranger Things Star Sadie Sink is a Popular Fan Choice...
After X-Men ’97, Marvel fans can hardly wait for X-Men’s live-action debut | Marvel Animation
This has resulted in fans making several casting suggestions and promoting various actors for different roles. And among the many actors being promoted by fans, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink has become a popular choice for Jean Grey. Yet not all Marvel fans agree on it and feel she might be too young to lead such a titular character.
Stranger Things Star Sadie Sink is a Popular Fan Choice...
- 5/18/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The first season of Beau DeMayo’s X-Men ’97 has successfully come to an end and throughout its run, the show was met with glowing reviews from both critics and fans. On Rotten Tomatoes, the animated series has an average score of 99% and an audience score of 94%. Clearly, X-Men ’97 was able to revive the superhero genre that has been slowly deteriorating lately.
X-Men ’97 Episode 9 – Tolerance is Extinction Part II | Disney+
Unfortunately, Beau DeMayo was fired from the show despite being the showrunner, head writer, and executive producer. This sent fans into a frenzy as they were worried about the future of the animated series. Fortunately, fans have nothing to worry about as Beau DeMayo has given them an update about his involvement in the show’s second season.
Beau DeMayo’s Involvement in X-Men ’97 Season 2 Beau DeMayo | Via DeMayo’s Instagram
Back in March, The Hollywood Reporter...
X-Men ’97 Episode 9 – Tolerance is Extinction Part II | Disney+
Unfortunately, Beau DeMayo was fired from the show despite being the showrunner, head writer, and executive producer. This sent fans into a frenzy as they were worried about the future of the animated series. Fortunately, fans have nothing to worry about as Beau DeMayo has given them an update about his involvement in the show’s second season.
Beau DeMayo’s Involvement in X-Men ’97 Season 2 Beau DeMayo | Via DeMayo’s Instagram
Back in March, The Hollywood Reporter...
- 5/18/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Wanda Maximoff’s assault on the Illuminati citadel left the premiere superhero team of Earth 838 dismantled and massacred. The Illuminati was survived by Baron Mordo and the missing member of the team who was expected to be seated in the empty chair (heavily rumored to be Daniel Craig’s Baldur the Brave).
Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness/ Marvel Studios
Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness did not stick around to show us the consequences the deaths had had on Earth 838. However, one theory suggests that Wanda’s massacre might not have done as much damage as audiences had been led to believe.
A theory suggests that Charles Xavier and Maria Rambeau survived Wanda Maximoff’s assault
Maria Rambeau in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness/ Marvel Studios
The theory, brought forward by Reddit user u/JohnnyChopper08, posits that Maria Rambeau,...
Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness/ Marvel Studios
Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness did not stick around to show us the consequences the deaths had had on Earth 838. However, one theory suggests that Wanda’s massacre might not have done as much damage as audiences had been led to believe.
A theory suggests that Charles Xavier and Maria Rambeau survived Wanda Maximoff’s assault
Maria Rambeau in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness/ Marvel Studios
The theory, brought forward by Reddit user u/JohnnyChopper08, posits that Maria Rambeau,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
X-Men ’97 has been a huge success, and Marvel Animations has really engrossed fans with nostalgia in the show. There are several epic moments that are vividly astonishing and that run through several episodes. The continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series, the show brings almost all the original cast complementing the epic nostalgic vibe, it was certainly a treat for fans.
Magneto in X-Men ’97
The Marvel series for Disney+ also has some cool easter eggs that involve Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen, who previously played different versions of Magneto, aka Erik Lehnsherr in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men franchise. The show also paid homage to the original X-Men: The Animated Series’ Magneto actor David Hemblen through the easter egg.
X-Men ’97 Easter Egg Featured Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen
Magneto actors’ easter egg in X-Men ’97
Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen, who played different, respectively, younger and older versions of Magneto,...
Magneto in X-Men ’97
The Marvel series for Disney+ also has some cool easter eggs that involve Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen, who previously played different versions of Magneto, aka Erik Lehnsherr in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men franchise. The show also paid homage to the original X-Men: The Animated Series’ Magneto actor David Hemblen through the easter egg.
X-Men ’97 Easter Egg Featured Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen
Magneto actors’ easter egg in X-Men ’97
Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen, who played different, respectively, younger and older versions of Magneto,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
The first season of X-Men '97 wrapped up yesterday and, with all 10 episodes available on the streamer, we can now confirm its status as the best-reviewed Marvel Studios TV show to date.
With 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, it sits at #1 on the review aggregator with Ms. Marvel in second place at...98%. Despite them having the same scores, X-Men '97 tops Kamala Khan's origin story due to the number of reviews counted.
The animated series has received widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike, with the majority hailing it as the best take on the X-Men to ever grace any sized screen.
"A triumphant return for X-Men: The Animated Series," we said in our review, "X-Men '97 is an eXtraordinary epic which, while a little overreliant on nostalgia, should satisfy fans of the original show and serve as an eXcellent entry point for newcomers."
For context, the other best-reviewed MCU TV shows...
With 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, it sits at #1 on the review aggregator with Ms. Marvel in second place at...98%. Despite them having the same scores, X-Men '97 tops Kamala Khan's origin story due to the number of reviews counted.
The animated series has received widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike, with the majority hailing it as the best take on the X-Men to ever grace any sized screen.
"A triumphant return for X-Men: The Animated Series," we said in our review, "X-Men '97 is an eXtraordinary epic which, while a little overreliant on nostalgia, should satisfy fans of the original show and serve as an eXcellent entry point for newcomers."
For context, the other best-reviewed MCU TV shows...
- 5/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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
*Spoiler warning for X-Men ’97 Episode 10!*
There had been a lot of talks about X-Men ‘97 featuring Morph as a nonbinary character, and evidently, many were still unimpressed with this move. The season finale just brought out a huge surprise for everyone, and clearly, that one scene with Morph and Wolverine left many fans speechless.
Disney+’s X-Men ’97
Even with the legendary director Larry Houston, who helmed the original X-Men animated series, and J.P. Karliak, the voice actor of Morph, explaining how the character’s orientation has always been presented as such, it remained a cause for debate throughout the season.
Morph’s Nonbinary Status In X-Men ‘97 Is Still A Hot Controversy
Larry Houston previously explained via Variety that Morph’s nonbinary status is as easy to understand as the character being a shapeshifter.
“For me, the word ‘nonbinary’ is the same as the word ‘shapeshifter.’ Every character...
There had been a lot of talks about X-Men ‘97 featuring Morph as a nonbinary character, and evidently, many were still unimpressed with this move. The season finale just brought out a huge surprise for everyone, and clearly, that one scene with Morph and Wolverine left many fans speechless.
Disney+’s X-Men ’97
Even with the legendary director Larry Houston, who helmed the original X-Men animated series, and J.P. Karliak, the voice actor of Morph, explaining how the character’s orientation has always been presented as such, it remained a cause for debate throughout the season.
Morph’s Nonbinary Status In X-Men ‘97 Is Still A Hot Controversy
Larry Houston previously explained via Variety that Morph’s nonbinary status is as easy to understand as the character being a shapeshifter.
“For me, the word ‘nonbinary’ is the same as the word ‘shapeshifter.’ Every character...
- 5/16/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97
Storm has had multiple romances in X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ’97, in the form of her relationships with Wolverine and Forge. However, X-Men ’97 seems to have permanently shut the door on one of Storm’s most famous romances from the comics, thanks to a key easter egg that was revealed in the finale of X-Men ’97, Tolerance is Extinction Part 3.
Storm in X-Men ’97
Storm, while being married to Wolverine in one possible future (as depicted in X-Men: The Animated Series) has also been the Queen of Wakanda, serving as the monarch of the fictional nation with her husband, King T’Challa, the Black Panther. However, as revealed in X-Men ’97, the current monarch of Wakanda, very much in his prime, is King T’Chaka, the father of T’Challa.
Storm is usually a contemporary of King T’Challa
T’Challa,...
Storm has had multiple romances in X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ’97, in the form of her relationships with Wolverine and Forge. However, X-Men ’97 seems to have permanently shut the door on one of Storm’s most famous romances from the comics, thanks to a key easter egg that was revealed in the finale of X-Men ’97, Tolerance is Extinction Part 3.
Storm in X-Men ’97
Storm, while being married to Wolverine in one possible future (as depicted in X-Men: The Animated Series) has also been the Queen of Wakanda, serving as the monarch of the fictional nation with her husband, King T’Challa, the Black Panther. However, as revealed in X-Men ’97, the current monarch of Wakanda, very much in his prime, is King T’Chaka, the father of T’Challa.
Storm is usually a contemporary of King T’Challa
T’Challa,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
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
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
Well, X-Men ’97‘s finale didn’t end with Onslaught or Ultimatum (thank goodness), but it did go out with quite the bang. The heroes stop Bastion’s assault with the help of Jean Grey’s Phoenix Force, depowering Mister Sinister at the same time. Although the battle sends Asteroid M crashing toward the Earth, Professor X appealed to Magneto’s better angels once again and convinced him to prevent a global catastrophe, apparently killing himself and the X-Men in the process.
But, as Bishop tells Forge, “This ain’t our first time at the ‘X-Men are Dead’ rodeo.”
Sure enough, the final minutes of the finale confirm the X-Men still live, albeit in very different times. With half the team in ancient Egypt and the other half in a ravaged far future, they have their work cut out for them in season two.
Well, X-Men ’97‘s finale didn’t end with Onslaught or Ultimatum (thank goodness), but it did go out with quite the bang. The heroes stop Bastion’s assault with the help of Jean Grey’s Phoenix Force, depowering Mister Sinister at the same time. Although the battle sends Asteroid M crashing toward the Earth, Professor X appealed to Magneto’s better angels once again and convinced him to prevent a global catastrophe, apparently killing himself and the X-Men in the process.
But, as Bishop tells Forge, “This ain’t our first time at the ‘X-Men are Dead’ rodeo.”
Sure enough, the final minutes of the finale confirm the X-Men still live, albeit in very different times. With half the team in ancient Egypt and the other half in a ravaged far future, they have their work cut out for them in season two.
- 5/15/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
The idea of bringing back a beloved '90s cartoon like "X-Men: The Animated Series" after 30 years sounds quite like a cash grab meant to exploit nostalgic grown-up fans, but it quickly became clear "X-Men '97" was more than the nostalgia-bait the premiere led us to believe.
Indeed, this is a thoughtful follow-up to the already exquisite '90s show, one that takes advantage of the streaming era's embrace of serialization and grittier stories to deliver a bleak yet still hopeful story about loss, grief, and family. The turning point came during the Genosha genocide episode, which made the story and the characters lose their innocence and open their eyes to the reality of their world. This is a season of television that has delivered some poignant character drama and some thrilling superheroics, all while telling a story with big consequences for mutantkind, but also the larger Marvel universe. Make no mistake,...
Indeed, this is a thoughtful follow-up to the already exquisite '90s show, one that takes advantage of the streaming era's embrace of serialization and grittier stories to deliver a bleak yet still hopeful story about loss, grief, and family. The turning point came during the Genosha genocide episode, which made the story and the characters lose their innocence and open their eyes to the reality of their world. This is a season of television that has delivered some poignant character drama and some thrilling superheroics, all while telling a story with big consequences for mutantkind, but also the larger Marvel universe. Make no mistake,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Spoiler Alert
Beau DeMayo’s X-Men ’97 has undoubtedly been quite an experience for fans. With 10 episodes released weekly on Disney+, the series kept Marvel fans around the world hooked to the screen. But as X-Men ’97 just dropped its season finale, we can all agree that the penultimate episode of the first season turned out to be easily the most shocking yet.
A still from X-Men ’97 [Credit: Marvel Animation/Disney+]Tolerance Is Extinction – Part 3 was indeed a major episode for X-Men ’97, which exposed different arcs and twists that seemingly set the stage for season 2. Not only that, but the mid-credits scene from the finale even set up the return of Gambit in the upcoming installment, aligning with fan predictions.
X-Men ’97 Mid-Credits Scene Hints at Gambit’s Return
Releasing the finale on May 15, Marvel wrapped up the first season of X-Men ’97 in style. Setting up an exciting...
Beau DeMayo’s X-Men ’97 has undoubtedly been quite an experience for fans. With 10 episodes released weekly on Disney+, the series kept Marvel fans around the world hooked to the screen. But as X-Men ’97 just dropped its season finale, we can all agree that the penultimate episode of the first season turned out to be easily the most shocking yet.
A still from X-Men ’97 [Credit: Marvel Animation/Disney+]Tolerance Is Extinction – Part 3 was indeed a major episode for X-Men ’97, which exposed different arcs and twists that seemingly set the stage for season 2. Not only that, but the mid-credits scene from the finale even set up the return of Gambit in the upcoming installment, aligning with fan predictions.
X-Men ’97 Mid-Credits Scene Hints at Gambit’s Return
Releasing the finale on May 15, Marvel wrapped up the first season of X-Men ’97 in style. Setting up an exciting...
- 5/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Major Spoilers for X-Men ‘97 episodes are ahead, so proceed at your own risk!
In what can only be described as a true masterstroke of storytelling, Beau DeMayo has wrapped up his run on Marvel’s X-Men ‘97 with a season finale that left fans in awe. In the last three-part episode, titled Tolerance is Extinction, fans can’t help but marvel at the genius of the X-Men ‘97 creator.
Who would not want more after witnessing such an impressive display of storytelling prowess? DeMayo himself confessed the emotional toll of penning particularly resonant scenes—especially those involving the iconic duo, Magneto and Xavier. Also, with social media abuzz, viewers echo a plea for Marvel to keep him aboard the creative team.
Professor X in X-Men: The Animated Series (Image via Marvel Studios)
The animated show is a revival of the original X-Men series (X-Men: The Animated Series), but it...
In what can only be described as a true masterstroke of storytelling, Beau DeMayo has wrapped up his run on Marvel’s X-Men ‘97 with a season finale that left fans in awe. In the last three-part episode, titled Tolerance is Extinction, fans can’t help but marvel at the genius of the X-Men ‘97 creator.
Who would not want more after witnessing such an impressive display of storytelling prowess? DeMayo himself confessed the emotional toll of penning particularly resonant scenes—especially those involving the iconic duo, Magneto and Xavier. Also, with social media abuzz, viewers echo a plea for Marvel to keep him aboard the creative team.
Professor X in X-Men: The Animated Series (Image via Marvel Studios)
The animated show is a revival of the original X-Men series (X-Men: The Animated Series), but it...
- 5/15/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Shows You Need to Watch to Understand the X-Men ’97 Finale - Main Image
X-Men ‘97’s first season concluded with a bang as the finale featured lots of exciting developments, especially for long-time X-Men fans. To fully understand and appreciate the gravity of what happened though, here are shows that you need to watch for the X-Men ’97 finale.
Even if you’ve already watched the final episode, going back to these shows is still a great idea to give you a better appreciation and grasp of the events, along with what will happen moving forward.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for X-Men ‘97, so proceed with caution.
The Original X-Men '90s Series is a Must-Watch to Fully Appreciate the ’97 Finale
For many viewers, X-Men ’97 served as an entry point to the mutants, especially for more casual fans who know them from the live-action films.
As most fans know though,...
X-Men ‘97’s first season concluded with a bang as the finale featured lots of exciting developments, especially for long-time X-Men fans. To fully understand and appreciate the gravity of what happened though, here are shows that you need to watch for the X-Men ’97 finale.
Even if you’ve already watched the final episode, going back to these shows is still a great idea to give you a better appreciation and grasp of the events, along with what will happen moving forward.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for X-Men ‘97, so proceed with caution.
The Original X-Men '90s Series is a Must-Watch to Fully Appreciate the ’97 Finale
For many viewers, X-Men ’97 served as an entry point to the mutants, especially for more casual fans who know them from the live-action films.
As most fans know though,...
- 5/15/2024
- EpicStream
Spoilers for X-Men ‘97 ahead!
Following a string of box office disappointments in its live-action universe, Marvel Studios scored a homerun with X-Men ‘97. The animated series conceptualized by Beau DeMayo aired ten episodes with the finale airing just a few hours ago. Famed for maintaining its consistency and style as a recreation of the iconic ‘90s show, X-Men: The Animated Series, the show has found a prominent place in fans’ hearts and has fanned discussions and demands for a second season.
Official art for X-Men ’97 (via Marvel Animation)
In the wave of these talks on social media, the series creator also chimed in for a special surprise. The last episode featured a long line of iconic cameos including several Avengers. However, one special look stole the spotlight prompting the showrunner to confirm its authenticity as well as spread hopes for a recreation of another iconic animation from the same time period.
Following a string of box office disappointments in its live-action universe, Marvel Studios scored a homerun with X-Men ‘97. The animated series conceptualized by Beau DeMayo aired ten episodes with the finale airing just a few hours ago. Famed for maintaining its consistency and style as a recreation of the iconic ‘90s show, X-Men: The Animated Series, the show has found a prominent place in fans’ hearts and has fanned discussions and demands for a second season.
Official art for X-Men ’97 (via Marvel Animation)
In the wave of these talks on social media, the series creator also chimed in for a special surprise. The last episode featured a long line of iconic cameos including several Avengers. However, one special look stole the spotlight prompting the showrunner to confirm its authenticity as well as spread hopes for a recreation of another iconic animation from the same time period.
- 5/15/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Beau DeMayo’s X-Men ’97 flawlessly captured the nostalgia from the original X-Men: The Animated Series, with the same aesthetics and by bringing back the legendary mutants. Captivating audiences with 9 episodes so far, the show is set to release its finale on May 15. Meanwhile, Rogue voice actor Lenore Zann appeared for an interview to speak about X-Men ’97, her experience, and the MCU.
Lenore Zann as Rogue in Marvel’s X-Men ’97
Addressing highly anticipated questions during the interview, the X-Men ’97 voice actor Lenore Zann discussed her opinion on the MCU and revealed her favorite movie from the franchise. Zann shocked fans with her response when she admitted appreciating Brie Larson’s The Marvels while sharing her honest opinion on the box office disaster.
X-Men ’97 Voice Actor Claimed to Love The Marvels
Playing the role of the fan-favorite character Rogue, in Beau DeMayo‘s X-Men ’97, Lenore Zann...
Lenore Zann as Rogue in Marvel’s X-Men ’97
Addressing highly anticipated questions during the interview, the X-Men ’97 voice actor Lenore Zann discussed her opinion on the MCU and revealed her favorite movie from the franchise. Zann shocked fans with her response when she admitted appreciating Brie Larson’s The Marvels while sharing her honest opinion on the box office disaster.
X-Men ’97 Voice Actor Claimed to Love The Marvels
Playing the role of the fan-favorite character Rogue, in Beau DeMayo‘s X-Men ’97, Lenore Zann...
- 5/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Following a series of letdowns in 2023, Marvel Studios was desperate for a victory to rekindle trust in the brand.
Then came ‘X-Men ’97’, a resurgence of the cherished ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’. Fans were pleasantly taken aback by the show’s adeptness in paying homage to the original while infusing it with new and modern elements
Even after being dismissed from the studio mere days before the season 1 premiere, Beau DeMayo persistently engaged with the show’s fans, offering insights to fans as they navigated through some of the franchise’s most heart-wrenching moments.
DeMayo consistently suggested accompanying comic readings to deepen viewers’ grasp of episode contexts, along with revisiting episodes of the original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’
Now, with the finale looming just 2 days away, DeMayo has returned to social media to issue one last directive to fans as they brace themselves for the conclusion.
Your final #xmen97 homework assignment:...
Then came ‘X-Men ’97’, a resurgence of the cherished ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’. Fans were pleasantly taken aback by the show’s adeptness in paying homage to the original while infusing it with new and modern elements
Even after being dismissed from the studio mere days before the season 1 premiere, Beau DeMayo persistently engaged with the show’s fans, offering insights to fans as they navigated through some of the franchise’s most heart-wrenching moments.
DeMayo consistently suggested accompanying comic readings to deepen viewers’ grasp of episode contexts, along with revisiting episodes of the original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’
Now, with the finale looming just 2 days away, DeMayo has returned to social media to issue one last directive to fans as they brace themselves for the conclusion.
Your final #xmen97 homework assignment:...
- 5/13/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘X-Men ’97’ was an unexpected hit for Marvel Studios. Following a series of flops in 2023 the studio really needed something to restore at least some of the faith that the franchise could be salvaged from a series of bad stories.
In comes ‘X-Men ’97’ a revival of the old ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ Fans were wonderfully surprised when the showrunners managed to keep faithful to the old show with new and modern twists.
Despite being fired from the studio just days before the season 1 premiere, Beau DeMayo continued comments on the show and guided fans across the episodes through some of the most devastating moments in the franchise’s history.
DeMayo frequently recommended both comics to read through to better understand the context of the episodes, as well as episodes of the original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’
Now since the finale is just 2 days away, DeMayo once again took to...
In comes ‘X-Men ’97’ a revival of the old ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ Fans were wonderfully surprised when the showrunners managed to keep faithful to the old show with new and modern twists.
Despite being fired from the studio just days before the season 1 premiere, Beau DeMayo continued comments on the show and guided fans across the episodes through some of the most devastating moments in the franchise’s history.
DeMayo frequently recommended both comics to read through to better understand the context of the episodes, as well as episodes of the original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’
Now since the finale is just 2 days away, DeMayo once again took to...
- 5/13/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
This article contains X-Men ’97 spoilers through episode 9.
Get ready to blast that iconic theme tune one last time because X-Men ‘97 season 1 is coming to an end. After nine episodes of spandex and Sentinels, we’re on the cusp of an epic finale that will hopefully set the stage for an equally epic second season.
Pulling off another faithful retelling of the comics, the cliffhanger ending of penultimate episode “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 2” left fans reeling. As we brace for episode 10, here are the eight best X-Men ‘97 theories taking us through to the finale.
Onslaught Will Be The Final Villain
If we follow the comics, the events of 1993’s “Fatal Attractions” should lead to X-Men ‘97’s endgame villain. “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 2” beautifully adapted the source material, even including the iconic moment of Magneto pulling out Wolverine’s adamantium skeleton.
This happens shot-for-shot in “Fatal Attraction”, and in its aftermath,...
Get ready to blast that iconic theme tune one last time because X-Men ‘97 season 1 is coming to an end. After nine episodes of spandex and Sentinels, we’re on the cusp of an epic finale that will hopefully set the stage for an equally epic second season.
Pulling off another faithful retelling of the comics, the cliffhanger ending of penultimate episode “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 2” left fans reeling. As we brace for episode 10, here are the eight best X-Men ‘97 theories taking us through to the finale.
Onslaught Will Be The Final Villain
If we follow the comics, the events of 1993’s “Fatal Attractions” should lead to X-Men ‘97’s endgame villain. “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 2” beautifully adapted the source material, even including the iconic moment of Magneto pulling out Wolverine’s adamantium skeleton.
This happens shot-for-shot in “Fatal Attraction”, and in its aftermath,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
X-Men '97's season 1 finale, "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3," arrives Disney+ on Wednesday and former showrunner Beau DeMayo has shared one last "homework assignment" for fans.
As you can see below (via Toonado.com), he's suggested we track down the X-Men: The Animated Series episode "The Final Decision".
In that, Magneto kidnaps Senator Kelly to start a war between humans and mutants. Sentinels made out of plastic then attack, rescuing the politician and leaving the X-Men to rescue a badly injured Master of Magnetism.
Bolivar Trask and Master Mold also factor into the episode, with the X-Men and Magneto working to destroy the latter and get Kelly back from Trask (who planned to replace his mind with a robot). The incident changes Kelly's mind about mutants and the episode ends with Mister Sinister watching Scott Summers and Jean Grey getting engaged.
Could that be when the villain swapped Jean with his clone?...
As you can see below (via Toonado.com), he's suggested we track down the X-Men: The Animated Series episode "The Final Decision".
In that, Magneto kidnaps Senator Kelly to start a war between humans and mutants. Sentinels made out of plastic then attack, rescuing the politician and leaving the X-Men to rescue a badly injured Master of Magnetism.
Bolivar Trask and Master Mold also factor into the episode, with the X-Men and Magneto working to destroy the latter and get Kelly back from Trask (who planned to replace his mind with a robot). The incident changes Kelly's mind about mutants and the episode ends with Mister Sinister watching Scott Summers and Jean Grey getting engaged.
Could that be when the villain swapped Jean with his clone?...
- 5/12/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
It has been the dream of many people to see a movie based on Formula One Racing come to life. Although there have been some films like Ford v Ferrari and Gran Turismo that captured the essence of racing, Formula One seems to be in a different league.
Christian Bale and Matt Damon in Ford v Ferrari (2019).
Veteran actor Brad Pitt is associated with a Formula One movie that has been the talk of the town for quite a while now. X-Men ’97 creator Beau De Mayo recently took to his X account to claim that he was not a fan of the budget that had been given to the untitled F1 project!
X-Men ’97 Creator Does Not Like The Budget For Brad Pitt’s Film
It has been recently revealed that Brad Pitt is working alongside Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski on the Untitled Formula One Racing Movie...
Christian Bale and Matt Damon in Ford v Ferrari (2019).
Veteran actor Brad Pitt is associated with a Formula One movie that has been the talk of the town for quite a while now. X-Men ’97 creator Beau De Mayo recently took to his X account to claim that he was not a fan of the budget that had been given to the untitled F1 project!
X-Men ’97 Creator Does Not Like The Budget For Brad Pitt’s Film
It has been recently revealed that Brad Pitt is working alongside Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski on the Untitled Formula One Racing Movie...
- 5/12/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Beau DeMayo’s X-Men ’97 is making quite the buzz on social media. Set to release its season 1 finale on May 15, the show has created a special place in fans’ hearts by keeping alive the aesthetics and the nostalgia of the original X-Men: The Animated Series. Therefore, fans take to social media to offer their unwavering support to DeMayo, despite being fired by Marvel over mysterious reasons.
Beau DeMayo at San Diego Convention Center | image: Instagram/@beau_demayo
Following fans’ gratitude on social media, the creator of the highly anticipated animated series, Beau DeMayo, expressed his heartfelt gratitude. Although he was abruptly fired by Marvel weeks before the show’s release, DeMayo has chosen to focus on the positive and rejoice fans’ appreciation.
Beau DeMayo’s Surprising Termination from Marvel
Despite creating the stunning animated X-Men series that is currently the talk of the town, Marvel shockingly fired Beau...
Beau DeMayo at San Diego Convention Center | image: Instagram/@beau_demayo
Following fans’ gratitude on social media, the creator of the highly anticipated animated series, Beau DeMayo, expressed his heartfelt gratitude. Although he was abruptly fired by Marvel weeks before the show’s release, DeMayo has chosen to focus on the positive and rejoice fans’ appreciation.
Beau DeMayo’s Surprising Termination from Marvel
Despite creating the stunning animated X-Men series that is currently the talk of the town, Marvel shockingly fired Beau...
- 5/12/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Beau DeMayo’s X-Men ’97 is a treat for fans who grew up with X-Men: The Animated Series. When the children’s content turned into an adult animated show for Disney+, fans were in for an anxiety-inducing brilliantly written series. The creators also managed to cater to the Marvel fans and bring in a few cameos like Captain America and Spider-Man. But DeMayo revealed that one superhero was strictly off-limits for them to bring into the series.
X-Men ’97 featured cameos from several Marvel superheroes, but one character couldn’t be included in the series
X-Men ’97 could not feature a cameo from Deadpool, despite the X-Men character making appearances in the 90s animated series. It could probably be due to the upcoming multiversal film in the MCU featuring the character, Deadpool & Wolverine.
Beau DeMayo Reveals Deadpool Was Off-Limits For X-Men ’97
Beau DeMayo revealed that Deadpool was off-limits for X-Men ’97,...
X-Men ’97 featured cameos from several Marvel superheroes, but one character couldn’t be included in the series
X-Men ’97 could not feature a cameo from Deadpool, despite the X-Men character making appearances in the 90s animated series. It could probably be due to the upcoming multiversal film in the MCU featuring the character, Deadpool & Wolverine.
Beau DeMayo Reveals Deadpool Was Off-Limits For X-Men ’97
Beau DeMayo revealed that Deadpool was off-limits for X-Men ’97,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
‘X-Men ’97’ was an unexpected hit for Marvel Studios. Following a series of flops in 2023 the studio really needed something to restore at least some of the faith that the franchise could be salvaged from a series of bad stories.
In comes ‘X-Men ’97’ a revival of the old ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ Fans were wonderfully surprised when the showrunners managed to keep faithful to the old show with new and modern twists.
We know that the show features some of the most notable mutants in the X-Men canon, references to older animated series, and even some Avengers. Fans were wondering why Deadpool, one of the most popular mutants in recent years never made it to the show, especially now that he has a movie coming out in a few months.
Beau DeMayo writer of ‘X-Men ’97’ revealed that Deadpool was off-limits. This is most likely due to the movie coming out,...
In comes ‘X-Men ’97’ a revival of the old ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ Fans were wonderfully surprised when the showrunners managed to keep faithful to the old show with new and modern twists.
We know that the show features some of the most notable mutants in the X-Men canon, references to older animated series, and even some Avengers. Fans were wondering why Deadpool, one of the most popular mutants in recent years never made it to the show, especially now that he has a movie coming out in a few months.
Beau DeMayo writer of ‘X-Men ’97’ revealed that Deadpool was off-limits. This is most likely due to the movie coming out,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
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