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  • RUMOR: Another Fan-Favorite X-Men May Appear in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

    RUMOR: Another Fan-Favorite X-Men May Appear in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

    If you are actively avoiding spoilers for the upcoming film, then only continue at your own risk.

    It doesn’t look like the rumors will end anytime soon surrounding Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. At this rate, they may be adding any character they possibly could, which hopefully won’t take away from Doctor Strange’s story. Right after a new LEGO set may have confirmed two long-rumored Marvel characters joining the film, it seems that one more rumor pops up. Illuminerdi’s Joseph Deckelmeier has shared on Twitter that we’ll see the addition of Wolverine.

    In his tweet, he does go on to highlight that it is not Hugh Jackman returning to the role. So, we are left with the question of who it might end up being if this rumor turns out true. Plus, we might expect the character, as he could either be part of the Illuminati that we got teased during the Super Bowl trailer, or he may appear throughout Strange’s journey.

    So far, most rumors have surrounded who might be part of the Illuminati’s council, but we forget that he might be traveling through multiple parts of the multiverse. We even saw a glimpse of an animated dimension, which could be the home of the now-confirmed X-Men ’97 revival series. At this point, anything could happen and we are excited to see what rumor may end up true once the film finally releases this May.

    Source: Twitter

  • Marvel Legends Bonebreaker BAF X-Men Wave Avaialable for Pre-Order

    Marvel Legends Bonebreaker BAF X-Men Wave Avaialable for Pre-Order

    Marvel Legends collectors know there’s no shortage of X-Men figures, both popular and obscure, available. Now fans have a chance to add a bit of both of those to their collection with the release of the latest X-Men wave.

    The wave features 7 figures, including yet another Wolverine, and a Bonebreaker build-a-figure. Bonebreaker, the one-time leader of the cyborg gang known as the Reavers, is one of the more unique BAFs in recent memory and joins the previously released Skullbuster as members of the X-Men villains who have made the leap to the Legends lineup.

    The wave itself features the aforementioned Wolverine, new Sabretooth and Havoc figures, in addition to Vulcan, Darwin, Siryn and Maggot.

    The wave is now available for pre-order at Entertainment Earth by clicking right here. The individual figures are available for pre-order as well by clicking the appropriate link below!

    Wolverine
    Sabretooth
    Havoc
    Vulcan
    Darwin
    Siryn
    Maggot

    Murphy’s Multiverse is an Entertainment Earth affiliate.

  • ‘X-Men ’97’ Episode Count, Tentative Release Date Revealed

    ‘X-Men ’97’ Episode Count, Tentative Release Date Revealed

    One of the biggest revelations from the first ever Disney Plus day was the revival of one of Marvel’s most beloved animated series, X-Men, which ran for 76 episodes over 5 season from 1992-1997. The new series, X-Men ’97, will see the return of not only many members of the original voice cast, but also many of the original creatives behind the show.

    Two of those creatives, consulting producers Erica and Julia Lewald, recently discussed the revival in an interview with YouTuber Justin Underwood and gave some insight into the new season’s episode count and when fans can expect to see it on Disney Plus.

    I believe they’re looking at 10 episodes for the first season that’s going to come out mid-next year. They’re starting it soon after ours ended…”Where is [Professor X?]”

    Eric Lewald

    A mid-2023 debut it is! It’s also great to get confirmation that the series will pick up right where it left off as Lewald’s comments are in reference to the ending of the original series, which saw a badly injured Charles Xavier leave Earth with Shi’ar Empress, Lilandra Neramani. According to Lewald, the new season will start there and “bulld off that.”

    The animated series represents the first X-Men content produced by Marvel Studios since the Fox merger and just the tip of the iceberg of the studio’s plans for the huge roster of characters.

    Source: YouTube

  • Original Wolverine Voice Actor Cal Dodd Started Recording for ‘X-Men ’97’

    Original Wolverine Voice Actor Cal Dodd Started Recording for ‘X-Men ’97’

    Marvel Studios had its first venture into animation last year with What If…? but that was just the beginning. During Disney+ Day, we got the announcement that they will revive the classic X-Men: Animated Series. It’ll continue the 90s nostalgia classic under the new title X-Men ’97. Of course, they went the extra step and will have the original cast return. We already learned that Le Zann started recording her lines for Rogue, but it looks like Cal Dodd, the original Wolverine voice actor, shared a picture of his work on the project.

    Dodd continued to voice the character in the Marvel vs Capcom game series and has been what everyone thought of when it came to the character before Jason Blum and Hugh Jackman reinvented the characters in other animated and live-action projects. It’s great to see him return and there’s a lot of hope for the animated live-action revival. It’ll also be Marvel Studios’ first time tackling the X-Men characters and Wolverine since they purchased 20th Century Fox. It’ll be interesting to see how they tackle the revival, as well as his eventual live-action return.

    Source: Twitter

  • New ‘Doctor Strange’ Trailer Includes Updated Version of Original Marvel Fanfare Used in ‘X-Men’, ‘Spider-Man’, And More

    New ‘Doctor Strange’ Trailer Includes Updated Version of Original Marvel Fanfare Used in ‘X-Men’, ‘Spider-Man’, And More

    Here’s a rather curious detail. For some time, Marvel Studios has been highlighting its intros in new and creative ways, as fanfare has become an essential aspect of any Marvel viewing experience. It also makes them distinct from other studios that used the logo, such as Sony who included the “In Association With” during airings of their spinoffs like Venom. Interestingly enough, the first trailer has dropped for next year’s ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and it includes an interesting detail.

    In the brief showcase of the fanfare getting split apart by what is likely the multiverse, similar in design to What If…?’s crystal effect, you can spot the original Marvel opening that was used for the original X-Men, Spider-Man, or any classic Marvel film. Early on, even Marvel Studios used it only adding the “Studios” part to make it distinct.

    It’s not a direct reference, but the logo nowadays includes the live-action characters in its opening rather than comic depictions. It looks like an updated or slightly altered version of the original, if you compare it to Logan, for example.

    The current version is quite a bit different, as it opens up with the comic logos but doesn’t showcase the Marvel logo until much later. What is interesting is that you can see a 3D version of the classic logo included as well. Perhaps we get a unique intro fanfare in the Doctor Strange sequel, which would make it stand out even more. It would be fun for them to explore different versions of their intro to highlight what the series or film focuses on, as they expand with cosmic and grounded storylines.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘X-Men: First Class’ Director Wants Taron Egerton or Aaron Taylor-Johnson as MCU Wolverine

    ‘X-Men: First Class’ Director Wants Taron Egerton or Aaron Taylor-Johnson as MCU Wolverine

    The Marvel Cinematic Universe is wide open for the debut of the mutants, an event every fan is waiting for. Alongside the debut of the very concept, fans are also anxiously awaiting who Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios cast to play the most iconic mutants. X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn has some ideas for Wolverine, a character so definitively played by Hugh Jackman.

    Well, he’s got older now, but I would say Tom Hardy would have…been awesome. I think Taron [Egerton] could do it in his sleep.  Aaron Taylor-Johnson could do it as well.  I mean, I think Aaron or Taron would be my first two choices could do it really well.

    Vaughn has some interesting choices for sure. Egerton was once rumored to play Scott Summers in the latter X-Men films, a choice that would be perfect for the MCU version of Cyclops. Egerton is no stranger to comic book movies, having starred in the Kingsman franchise for a few years now. The same can be said for Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who played Quicksilver in the MCU and is onboard for a Sony Kraven spin-off film. Neither actors seem popular in Wolverine fancasts though it would be undeniably fascinating to see either actor take on the role.

    Source: Comicbook

  • ‘X-Men ’97’: Original Rogue Actress Already Started Recording Episodes

    ‘X-Men ’97’: Original Rogue Actress Already Started Recording Episodes

    It would seem that production on Marvel Studios’ animated X-Men ’97 revival series is already well underway. Lenore Zann, the voice actress known for bringing Rogue to life in the original seasons of X-Men: The Animated Series, has revealed she’s already started work on her dialogue for the first three episodes of the new show. The news would indicate that X-Men ’97 is not only done being written but is already a good chunk of the way into the recording stage. It also double confirms that Zann will return to her iconic role, re-joining a cast that is mostly comprised of her fellow X-Men alumni, after earlier reports stated that most of the surviving Animated Series line-up would be back for more mutant mayhem.

    Outside of playing Rogue in numerous Marvel projects, Zann is best known for her vocal work on animated series like Rescue Heroes, Animal Mechanicals, and the short-lived Avengers: United They Stand. She has also spent time as a politician in her home country of Canada, serving as a Member of Parliament for the riding of Cumberland-Colchester in the House of Commons of Canada.

    X-Men ’97 does not currently have an official release date but is rumored to be dropping on Disney+ sometime in 2023. The series will pick up where X-Men: The Animated Series left off, just after team leader Charles Xavier leaves Earth with the Shi’Ar Empress Lilandra. It remains to be seen just how big a role Zann will play in the series, but it’s now safe to say she’ll be in at least the first three episodes.

    Source: Facebook

  • Exclusive: Mighty Ducks Star Brady Noon Wants to Be the Next Wolverine

    Exclusive: Mighty Ducks Star Brady Noon Wants to Be the Next Wolverine

    Brady Noon is breaking out. Following his recurring role as Tommy Darmody in Boardwalk Empire, Noon co-starred in 2019’s Good Boys before landing the lead in the Disney Plus series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. Noon’s latest project is the Disney Plus original animated film, Diary of a Wimpy Kid where the 15-year old actor voiced Greg Heffley, the main character and the titular wimpy kid.

    Disney and Noon seem to have a good relationship. He’s set to return for Season 2 of The Mighty Ducks and is expected to reprise the role of Greg in the 2022 Diary of a Wimpy Kid sequel, Rodrick Rules. As we’ve seen before, when Disney likes an actor, the studio likes to continue to work with them across multiple of their platforms. With that in mind, our Arlyn Murphy had an interesting question for Noon when they spoke earlier this week. Given that Disney owns Marvel Studios, Murphy asked Noon what Marvel character he’d like to bring to life if given his choice. 

    If I were to have to play any Marvel character, I’d probably want to play Wolverine as a kid or, like, Wolverine as a teenager. Being a young Hugh Jackman! I feel like that’d be pretty cool.

    A younger Wolverine would certainly be one way for Marvel Studios to differentiate its version from the Fox version that Jackman played over two decades. We only briefly saw a young Logan in the Fox films, which rushed through the story told over six comic issues between 2001 and 2002 in Origin. A more direct adaptation of the comic might, in fact, make for a very good Disney Plus series, so Noon just might be onto something here. Could he be the first actor to go SNIKT in the MCU? With the direction his career is headed in now, it seems like anything is possible. 

    Diary of a Wimpy Kid hits Disney Plus on Dec. 3.

  • Artist Chase Conley Joins ‘X-Men ‘97’ as an Episodic Director

    Artist Chase Conley Joins ‘X-Men ‘97’ as an Episodic Director


    The Marvel section of Disney’s much-hyped Disney+ Day event came with plenty of exciting first looks and project announcements. Perhaps one of the most surprising announcements was the revival of the 90s X-Men: The Animated Series. It now received the new title X-Men ‘97. Unfortunately, aside from revealing the series’ existence, not much was made known about the creative team behind the big comeback outside of the original voice cast is making a return to bring these characters back to life. Luckily for fans, an Instagram post from artist Chase Conley has confirmed at least one episodic director for the show.

    Conley recently made waves in the comic book community when he unveiled a new redesign for Miles Morales. Before that, the graphic designer and storyboard artist worked on projects involving The Death of Superman, Teen Titans, and Black Dynamite. Two years ago, Conley posted a workshop image of the iconic X-Men character Storm to his page. Depending on how long he’s secretly been attached to X-Men ‘97, the artwork could be an indicator of the revival’s style, but we did get the classic designs in the Disney+ special. So, we’ll see how they approached the revival of this iconic series. At the very least, it shows Conley has been a passionate fan of these characters for some time.

  • REPORT: X-Men Animated Series Revival a Go on Disney Plus

    REPORT: X-Men Animated Series Revival a Go on Disney Plus

    In a huge announcement just ahead of Marvel Studios Disney Plus Day, GWW revealed that Marvel Studios is producing a continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series. The original series, which is available on Disney Plus, ran from 1992 until 1997 and introduced a generation of kids to the X-Men. It was one of Marvel’s most famous animated ventures alongside the Spider-Man: The Animated Series. So, this report comes at a perfect time, especially as Marvel Studios is eyeing more animated projects in the future, it almost seemed like the perfect recipe to revisit the mutants

    Rumors about the revival have been swirling since last year when original series director and producer Larry Huston revealed he’d had discussions with Disney. Recently, KC Walsh of GWW teased that he’d heard something about the show as well. So, it’s great to finally get a clearer picture of what he’s heard on the project. He does point out he’s unsure if this is a revival or a new series, but believes it is closer to the latter.

    The series is rumored to go into production in 2023 and we could learn more about the potential series tomorrow at Disney Plus Day. So, here’s hoping that we don’t have to wait long until we get an official announcement from Marvel. It’ll be interesting if this new animated project is also tied into the MCU, as their last venture, What If…?, was considered canon.

    Source: GWW