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  • ‘Big Hero 6’ Spinoff Series ‘Baymax!’ Eyeing June Release on Disney+

    ‘Big Hero 6’ Spinoff Series ‘Baymax!’ Eyeing June Release on Disney+

    It’s been a while since we first heard that we’ll be making our return to San Fransokyo with the Big Hero 6 spinoff series Baymax!, which is the second for the franchise so far. Unlike its 2D counterpart, which aired on Disney XD, this will be a Disney+ original in a similar animation style as the original film. Big Hero 6 The Series ran for three seasons and started in 2014, which was the perfect carry-over for those wanting to spend more time with the team. Now, Baymax! will explore the kind robot on his adventures helping out locals of San Fransokyo and will be made available on June 29th.

    The series was teased back in Disney’s Investors Day 2020, where it was announced that the series would explore Baymax’s original protocol as a nurse robot. So, those expecting more rocket-powered action might be in for a disappointment, but the series will offer something special for those who adored the loveable robot’s antics in the original. Creator Don Hall talked about how “each episode, we meet a new character: a patient that Baymax is going to help.”

    It definitely sounds like it’s going to be a fun series, but it’s unknown if it’s closer to the Scrat Tales shorts or an actual series format. It seems likely it’ll explore shorter episode runtimes to just focus on the antics and won’t have an overarching plot of some kind. We can only theorize for now, but the animation looks adorable going by the first trailer, which featured some familiar and new characters that he’ll help throughout his journey.

    Source: ComicBook.com

  • UPDATE: Marvel Studios Not Bringing ‘Big Hero 6’ to the MCU After All

    UPDATE: Marvel Studios Not Bringing ‘Big Hero 6’ to the MCU After All

    UPDATE: It looks like Big Hero 6 might not be making their live-action debut anytime soon after all. In a brand new report by Variety, they state that their sources at the studio confirm there are no current plans. They believe the franchise is currently staying in Disney’s hands rather than returning to its Marvel branding. The upcoming Baymax-focused sequel is also stated as a reason that Disney is keen on keeping the franchise in-house to avoid confusion. The original film and its sequel series never got the iconic Marvel branding, so that could be one of the reasons. It doesn’t mean it will never happen, but for now, the recent report by DisInsider has been debunked.

    Source: Variety

     

     

     

    When Marvel Studios said that the universe is expanding, it seems like they really meant it. According to Derek Cornell over at TheDisInsider, the superhero team known as Big Hero 6 is coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You may have already heard of this team before, most notable for their solo animated picture from Disney animation back in 2014. While the film was a big departure from the original comics, it still was quite popular amongst fans. Now it seems that DisInsider uncovered that Marvel Studios is ready to bring them into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

     

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    At the moment, there isn’t a lot known about the project at this time. It is uncertain if they plan on introducing the comic version of the team or if Marvel will go with Disney’s versions. What we do know is that this will be a live-action adaptation. They also hint at them potentially appearing in a future series, such as Secret Invasion, the rumored Agents of Atlas, or Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. As such, it would rules out projects like Marvel’s “What If…?”. However, we know that Marvel tends to sneak in a couple of easter eggs now and then regarding their upcoming projects. So, while it may not have been a direct hint that Big Hero 6 is joining the MCU, Marvel did sneak a nice little easter egg regarding one of the franchise’s characters. Tadashi Hamada’s name is seen briefly in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) when Tony Stark goes through new AIs to replace JARVIS.

     

     

    Following the 2014 animated film, Disney produced a 2D animated sequel series titled Big Hero 6: The Series, which will end this year. There is also a spinoff planned to debut on Disney+ next year titled Baymax. So, it looks like there are big plans for Hiro and Baymax moving forward.

    Source: DisInsider