Disney XD To Launch Marvel Universe, a
Dedicated Marvel Programming Block; New Animated Series
'Ultimate Spider-Man' to Premiere
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By Robert Seidman
January 9th, 2012
via press release:
DISNEY XD TO LAUNCH
MARVEL UNIVERSE,
A DEDICATED MARVEL PROGRAMMING BLOCK
-- New Animated Series "Ultimate Spider-Man" to
Premiere --
Disney XD will launch Marvel Universe, a dedicated Marvel
programming block, with the new series "Ultimate
Spider-Man" as its centerpiece, on SUNDAY, APRIL
1, it was announced today by Gary Marsh, President
and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide at
the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena,
California. Marvel Universe on Disney XD will be the
ultimate place for fans to find exclusive Marvel content,
including new animated short-form series, live-action
interstitials and the series return of "The Avengers:
Earth's Mightiest Heroes." The block will be home to
Marvel's biggest superstars such as Spider-Man, Iron Man,
Hulk, Thor, Captain America and many more to introduce
dynamic stories of action, adventure and heroism to a whole
new generation.
Marsh said: "Iconic Marvel heroes and villains and stories
with core values of accomplishment, discovery and growth
make Marvel Universe a perfect complement to Disney XD and
a destination for parents and kids to experience together."
"Marvel Universe block is an incredible, animated ride
filled with fantastic action and adventure," said Jeph
Loeb, Head of Marvel Television. "The spectacular team of
writers and animators capture stories with all the dynamic
fun you can imagine. Disney XD is the perfect place for
families and Marvel fans of all ages to come together every
Sunday."
Acting as the keystone of the Marvel Universe block,
"Ultimate Spider-Man" features a teenage Peter Parker
juggling the typical growing pains of high-school with the
not-so-typical growing pains of being a Super Hero. As the
newest member of Nick Fury's S.H.I.E.L.D. organization,
Peter finds himself on a team with four other teenage Super
Heroes.
Produced by Marvel Animation, the series' award-winning
creative team includes Joe Quesada (Marvel's CCO), Paul
Dini ("Batman: The Animated Series," "Lost"), the creative
powerhouse Man of Action Studios (creators of "Ben 10" and
"Generator Rex") -- comprised
of lauded creators Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau
and Steven T. Seagle -- and Brian Michael Bendis
(visionary behind Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man comic
series).
The voice cast includes Drake Bell ("Superhero," "Drake
& Josh") as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Chi McBride
("Boston Public," "Pushing Daisies") as Nick Fury, JK
Simmons ("Spider-Man") as J. Jonah Jameson, Stan Lee
("Spider-Man") as Stan the Janitor, Clark Gregg ("Iron
Man", "Thor," "The Avengers") as Agent Coulson and Steven
Weber ("Wings") as Norman Osborn.
Disney XD is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand
showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated
programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and
their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports,
adventure and humor. Disney XD branded content spans
television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The
programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well
as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the
U.S., Disney XD is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported
network that reaches over 78 million households via its
basic cable and satellite affiliates. For more information
visit http://www.DisneyXD.com/
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The
Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent
character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven
library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of
media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character
franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.
For more information visit http://www.marvel.com/
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