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Gizmodo
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
See How ‘X-Men '97' Brought Cyclops to Life With a Look Inside Its Gorgeous New Artbook
There was a lot to love about X-Men '97's continuation and evolution of the iconic X-Men: The Animated Series when its first season rolled out last year, but perhaps one of the best was the reminder to X-fans who's primary experience with the character had been in adaptation rather than in the comics that Cyclops has always been one of the best X-Men characters in comics. Marrying people's memories of Scott from the original show with the huge development the character underwent throughout the 21st century was a key part of updating him for X-Men '97–and now you can get some insight as to how it all happened in the series' expansive new artbook. Published by Abrams and written by James Field, X-Men '97: The Art and Making of the Animated Series dives into the early days of Marvel Television's decision to revive one of its most legendary cartoon series for a modern age. Featuring insight from creatives at every level of making the series, from head of Marvel TV Brad Winderbaum to artists and producers, the book also includes hundreds of new, never-before-seen concept art, storyboards, and early design concepts for how the team updated the '90s aesthetic of the show, while incorporating elements of comics designs and evolutions from across the X-Men's entire history. It's a perfect pickup for anyone who's in the long haul waiting for the show's highly anticipated second season, but for now, io9 has an exclusive first look inside the book for you to check out below, with insight on the earliest days of bringing X-Men '97 to life, as well as an exclusive look at the book's section on Cyclops. Want to learn just how long it took to get Scott's optic-blast-fuelled superhero landing right? Look no further! X-Men '97: The Art and Making of the Animated Series hits shelves July 1, and is available to preorder now. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DC boss James Gunn responds to suggestions that Marvel Studios is putting out too much content – but says it wasn't their fault: "That wasn't fair. It wasn't right. And it killed them"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A common refrain from audiences is that Marvel is pumping out too many movies and shows to keep track of. There might be a reason, after all, why Thunderbolts – a good-to-great movie littered with B-tier heroes from several MCU projects – didn't spark at the box office. James Gunn, now heading up DC Studios alongside co-CEO Peter Safran, has sympathy for Marvel Studios' bloated universe, which includes nine separate movies and shows being released in 2025 alone. "I don't even know if it's really their fault," Gunn said to Rolling Stone of the situation, while revealing that one Marvel executive said "privately" that they – in the interviewer's words – 'put out too much stuff.' When pressed about a possible direction from up-high at Disney, Gunn offered, "That wasn't fair. It wasn't right. And it killed them." Speaking to ComicBook last year, Marvel's head of streaming Brad Winderbaum confirmed there was a mandate to "create as much as we could for Disney Plus as quickly as we could." Seemingly, that's not a mistake – or a mandate – Gunn cares to repeat. The Superman director said, "We don't have the mandate to have a certain amount of movies and TV shows every year. So we're going to put out everything that we think is of the highest quality. We're obviously going to do some good things and some not-so-good things, but hopefully on average everything will be as high-quality as possible." Gunn added, "Nothing goes before there's a screenplay that I personally am happy with." Marvel is now course correcting on its content overload, with Disney CEO Bob Iger's recent comments on quality over quantity being a surefire indicator that Marvel Studios is focusing on the cinematic experience – with Fantastic Four next up in July. Over at DC, July's Superman will soon be followed by Peacemaker season 2, though we'll have to wait until Supergirl next year for a return to theaters. For more, check out our guide to DCU Chapter One and how to watch the DC movies in order.
Geek Tyrant
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn on Marvel Studios' Content Overload: 'That Wasn't Fair. It Wasn't Right. And It Killed Them.' — GeekTyrant
DC Studios co-chief James Gunn is no stranger to Marvel's universe, having played a major role in shaping it with his Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. But now, as he builds DC's cinematic future, Gunn is reflecting on where things may have gone wrong for Marvel, and he doesn't think it's entirely their fault. While Marvel has been criticized for flooding audiences with content, Gunn offered a more sympathetic take during a recent interview with Rolling Stone. 'I don't even know if it's really their fault,' Gunn said, adding that a Marvel executive admitted privately that they 'put out too much stuff.' When asked whether Disney was behind the push, Gunn didn't mince words: 'That wasn't fair. It wasn't right. And it killed them.' Marvel's content surge wasn't just a matter of creative enthusiasm, we all know that it was corporate-driven. As Marvel's Head of Streaming Brad Winderbaum previously said, the mandate from Disney was clear: 'create as much as we could for Disney Plus as quickly as we could.' The results were uneven at best, leading to franchise fatigue and underwhelming box office returns, even for projects that might've succeeded with more breathing room. But Gunn doesn't plan to repeat those mistakes at DC Studios. He said: 'We don't have the mandate to have a certain amount of movies and TV shows every year. 'So we're going to put out everything that we think is of the highest quality. We're obviously going to do some good things and some not-so-good things, but hopefully on average everything will be as high-quality as possible.' He also made it clear that nothing gets the green light without his personal stamp of approval: 'Nothing goes before there's a screenplay that I personally am happy with.' Marvel, for its part, appears to be recalibrating. Disney CEO Bob Iger has publicly embraced a 'quality over quantity' approach, and with The Fantastic Four: First Steps set to lead the charge this summer, there's cautious optimism for a return to form. Meanwhile, Gunn's DC Universe kicks off this July with Superman , followed by Peacemaker Season 2. After that, it'll be Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow in 2026.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 is planned for a 2026 release, and Marvel's Head of TV hopes it could become an annual show
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Daredevil: Born Again may not even have hit our screens yet, but it's already looking positive for the show's second season. Filming has already begun and in a recent interview with Marvel's Head of TV Brad Winderbaum, it seems we could be getting it next year. Asked by Screen Rant if the hope is for the Marvel show to become an annual release, he said: "That is the plan. Season 2 will come out next year, and then hopefully season 3 and season infinity after that. I think this world is extremely rich, and there are many stories to be told on the streets of New York." Daredevil: Born Again was originally planned to have 18 episodes in total when it was first announced, but following a creative rehaul mid-shoot, this got split into two seasons. Currently, a third season hasn't been announced, but it seems Winderbaum is hopeful. He added: "It's certainly something very fundamental to Marvel, going back to the earliest days of publishing with Stan and Jack and Steve and the original Marvel bullpen. It's New York through New York, and the fact that we're able to shoot here and tell a story about New York made by New Yorkers is just fundamental to the series." The first season begins on March 4 on Disney Plus and brings back several of the main cast of the Netflix show. Among them are Vincent D'Onofrio, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, and Jon Bernthal who will be joined by newcomers Arty Froushan, Clark Johnson, Michael Gandolfini, Ayelet Zurer, and Wilson Bethel. The series follows Matt Murdock as he's forced to confront his past as Daredevil when former crime boss Wilson Fisk begins his campaign to become the mayor of New York City. To keep up to date, check out our guide to the Daredevil: Born Again release schedule, as well as all the other upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way.
See - Sada Elbalad
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Marvel Hits Pause on "Nova," "Strange Academy," & "Terror, Inc." TV Series
Marvel Television has paused development on three projects: "Nova," "Strange Academy", and "Terror, Inc." Sources said that these projects were never officially greenlit, and may still come to fruition at some point. The studio has simply shifted its priorities at the moment. The decision is also reflective of a new model for producing television that's emerged at Marvel in recent years. Marvel initially approached series development in much the same way it handled features: a slate was announced, and what was teased was more or less what got made. A couple of years ago, senior leadership decided to retool the development process, as they were also revamping their new Daredevil series, Born Again. Marvel's new approach to TV development is more traditional, with many more projects being developed than will ultimately be made, and showrunners being brought in to oversee each. Shifting to a more typical greenlight process made sense, as the studio looked to maintain audience engagement amid new realities facing the industry. In addition to the prospect of superhero fatigue and content oversaturation, there was the reality of a market contraction, which led the studio to pull back significantly on the amount of projects released each year. Marvel has spoken publicly about the overhaul of its development strategy, as in a Screen Rant interview published last August with Brad Winderbaum, Marvel Studios' Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation. 'We're developing more than we make now, so we're actually have a few different things brewing that we might see through to at least a pilot script to see if we want to make it,' said Winderbaum. 'But, there's a lot of opportunity out there, it's hard to choose favorites… We're really being careful about what we choose to do next.' Originally, Marvel turned to Sabir Pirzada to pen an adaptation of "Nova", as we revealed in 2022. Boasting multiple aliases — the original and most famous being Richard Rider — Nova is a character created by Marv Wolfman and John Romita Sr., a cosmic-powered hero and last survivor of the intergalactic military and police force known as the Nova Corps, who wields the Nova Force to protect the universe. The character first appeared in Nova #1 in 1976. Marvel was active on the project as recently as this past December, announcing then that Criminal Minds alum Ed Bernero had been hired as the writer and showrunner for the series, replacing Pirzada. If Nova was the most concrete of the three projects put on pause, "Strange Academy", and "Terror, Inc." were also rumored for some time to be in development as a series for Disney+. "Strange Academy" would have been an adaptation of the eponymous comic book series, created by Skottie Young and artist Humberto Ramos, which debuted in March 2020. Set in New Orleans, it centers on a school founded by Doctor Strange to educate young individuals with magical abilities. The show was expected to focus on Wong, portrayed by Benedict Wong, and his leadership of the school. Amy Rardin, who wrote on Echo, was working on the show. Launched in 1992, the comic book series "Terror, Inc." centers on an antihero by the name of Terror, who possesses the ability to incorporate the body parts of others into his form, gaining their memories and abilities. Created by Dan Chichester, Margaret Clark, and Klaus Janson, the character first appeared under the name Shreck in St. George #2 in August 1988 before being reintroduced as Terror in the 1992 series. No word on who was involved with development. Up next for Marvel Television is "Daredevil: Born Again" on March 4. Elsewhere, live-action series coming up for release this year include "Ironheart", on June 24, and "Wonder Man", which is expected to debut this December. On the film side, the studio launched "Captain America: Brave New World" on Valentine's Day and has so far seen the film pull in over $204M globally. "Thunderbolts" is next up on May 2, with "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" following on July 25.
