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  • SDCC: Marvel Studios Still Hints at ‘Spider-Man: Freshman Year’s MCU Connection

    SDCC: Marvel Studios Still Hints at ‘Spider-Man: Freshman Year’s MCU Connection

    San Diego Comic-Con has given us its first Marvel Studios panel that unveiled a glimpse behind the scenes of the various animated shows. Among them is the reveal of Spider-Man: Freshman Year. When it was initially announced, it was hinted at Spidey’s early days to becoming Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universee. Yet, the first look has revealed it may not be that way after all.

    Not only do we see Norman Osborne become a mentor for Peter Parker, but it also hints at Doctor Strange having a role of some kind. Considering they only really met in the MCU during Avengers: Infinity War, it was taken as potentially a part of the multiverse. Yet, the official press release still includes the line that it “follows Peter Parker on his way to becoming Spider-man in the MCU.”

    “Spider-Man: Freshman Year” is an animated series that follows Peter Parker on his way to becoming Spider-Man in the MCU, with a journey unlike we’ve ever seen and a style that celebrates the character’s early comic book roots. Executive producer Jeff Trammel serves as head writer.

    It’s very likely just an old copy from when the show was announced, as we know from Spider-Man: No Way Home that Norman Osborne couldn’t find anyone with his name. Plus, Peter Parker seemingly didn’t know who he was. Either they go out of their way to give a reason why Norman never existed in the MCU until Peter meets Tony, or the “MCU” is just a way to hint at the multiverse connection. For now, we can only speculate.

  • SDCC: First Look at Next Wave of Comic-Inspired Marvel Legends

    SDCC: First Look at Next Wave of Comic-Inspired Marvel Legends

    San Diego Comic-Con generally is the focus of its TV and movie panels. Marvel Studios’ animation panel just went crazy with it all, as we got our first look at X-Men ’97, Spider-Man: Freshman Year, and more. That is not all, as we also have an exclusive panel that’S all about the collectibles, Marvel Legends. In it, we got a good look at a variety of comic-inspired figurines. Here are some of the highlights as shared by @MattGuzy.

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    The panel also ended on a Ghost Rider teased to celebrate his 50th anniversary.

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    Source: SDCC via Twitter

  • SDCC: Disney+ to Rearrange the Original 90s ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ Episode Order

    SDCC: Disney+ to Rearrange the Original 90s ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ Episode Order

    X-Men: The Animated Series is finally making its return with X-Men ’97, the first showcase during the San Diego Comic-Con panel also came with the reveal that they will finally rearrange the episode order of the original 90s series. As they werne’t in the correct order, rewatching them hasn’t been that easy and is now something people can look forward to.

    If you’re wondering when it’ll happen, it has seemingly already been done:

    Source: SDCC via Twitter

  • SDCC: First Look at ‘X-Men ’97’s Returning Main Cast

    SDCC: First Look at ‘X-Men ’97’s Returning Main Cast

    Since it was first announced, we’ve long waited for any hint on the upcoming X-Men ’97 reboot, which would see the iconic series from the 90s return. Marvel Studios has brought together a new team and the original voice cast to bring the franchise to life, and now San Diego Comic-Con has given us our first look at the character’s designs of the main cast.

    Source: SDCC via Twitter

  • SDCC: ‘Marvel Zombies’ Will be TV-MA, Eyeing 2024 Release

    SDCC: ‘Marvel Zombies’ Will be TV-MA, Eyeing 2024 Release

    We’ve all been wondering just how Marvel Studios would tackle Marvel Zombies on thee family-friendly Disney+. Luckily, they have recently added a parental control function and it has now been confirmed that Marvel Zombies is going to be TV-MA. So, we might finally get some blood and guts out of those zombies. The project will feature zombie versions of popular heroes and villains, such as Jimmy Woo, Kate Bishop, Shang-Chi, and more. Eyeing 2024 release

    Here’s also a first look at the world, which includes a zombified Ikaris from Eternals.

    Source: SDCC via Twitteer

  • SDCC: Doctor Strange Joining ‘Spider-Man: Freshman Year’

    SDCC: Doctor Strange Joining ‘Spider-Man: Freshman Year’

    Here’s a surprise no one saw coming but it looks like Doctor Strange will appear in the upcoming animated series, Spider-Man: Freshman Year. While a great surprise, alongside the confirmation of Charlie Cox reprising his role as Daredevil in the show, there’s no word if Benedict Cumberbatch is also going to return to voice. His addition also adds to the question if this project is actually MCU canon, as it was initially hinted at given they don’t meet until Avengers: Infinity War. This is definitely opening up a lot of questions.

    Source: SDCC via Twitter

  • SDCC: ‘Spider-Man: Freshman Year’ to Feature Doc Ock, Rhino, and More

    SDCC: ‘Spider-Man: Freshman Year’ to Feature Doc Ock, Rhino, and More

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    https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1550560220807659520 Freshman Year has been teased as the prequel storyline to MCU’s Peter Parker, it turns out the series will feature quite ea few iconic faces form his storyline. Not only that, but it also seems that quite a few of his iconic villains will appear in some form of another. According to the San Diego Comic-Con panel the show will feature Unicorn, Chameleon, Scorpion, Tarantula, Rhino and even Doc Ock.

    Source: SDCC via Twitter

  • SDCC: ‘I Am Groot’ Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Disney+ Premiere

    SDCC: ‘I Am Groot’ Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Disney+ Premiere

    We’ve known for a while that a small collection of fun shorts starring Guardians of the Galaxy’s Groot was heading our way. Now, we’re only a few weeks away of it finding its way to Disney+ but it turns out they have already renewed it for a second season, which just got revealed during San Diego Comic-Con.

    Source: Twitter

  • SDCC: ‘What If…?’ Inspired Marvel Studios To Tackle More Animation Projects

    SDCC: ‘What If…?’ Inspired Marvel Studios To Tackle More Animation Projects

    If you’ve ever wondered what exactly was the jumping-off point for Marvel Studios to actually create an animation subdivision, it turns out it was their work on What If…? According to Brad Winderbaum, who is spearheading the division, they realized how much fun they had with it after working on the first season of What If…? and that led to them exploring more. With a variety of new projects heading our way, including a continuation of the classic animated X-Men series, it’ll be interesting to see what else they may have in store.

    Sourcee: SDCC via Twitter

  • Netflix’s ‘Spy Kids’ Reboot Adds ‘No Time to Die’ Actor

    Netflix’s ‘Spy Kids’ Reboot Adds ‘No Time to Die’ Actor

    Billy Magnussen is the latest actor to join the cast of Netflix’s Spy Kids reboot. He joins the previously announced Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Everly Carganilla, and Connor Esterson. Details surrounding Magnussen’s role are being kept under wraps.

    The latest Spy Kids film, which hails from franchise creator Robert Rodriguez, is set after the children of the world’s greatest secret agents unwittingly help a powerful game develop and unleash a computer virus allowing him to control all technology. This will lead the children to become spies themselves as they seek to save both their parents and the rest of the world. Rodriguez is on board to direct and produce the film. He will also co-write it alongside Racer Max.

    Magnussen has had quite a busy year. The actor most recently starred in the James Bond film, No Time to Die, as well as the Sopranos prequel, The Many Saints of Newark. He’s next set to appear in Netflix’s Lift with the likes of Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Vincent D’Onofrio. He’ll also executive produce and star in the film Reunion, which also features Chace Crawford (The Boys) and Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries). He was also set to appear in a Disney+ spinoff featuring his character from Aladdin, however, that project looks to still be in development.

    Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger will produce the film and oversee development and production. While Elizabeth Avellan and Max will join as producers. Netflix’s Nick Nesbit will serve as a creative lead on the reboot.

    As of now, the Spy Kids reboot does not yet have a release date on Netflix.

    Source: Deadline