Some cool new previews were unveiled today at San Diego Comic-Con. New upcoming Marvel Studios Animation Series were unveiled at I AM GROOT, SPIDER-MAN: FRESHMAN YEAR, X-MEN ’97, MARVEL ZOMBIES and WHAT IF…?.
Here are some of the exciting updates headed our way!
I AM GROOT
âI Am Grootâ writer/director/executive producer Kirsten Lepore answered questions about the upcoming series and treated the audience to the trailer and new key art. A surprise screening of one of the shorts, âGroot Takes a Bath,â delighted everyone, and applause greeted the announcement of a second collection of shorts.
Thereâs no guarding the galaxy from this mischievous toddler! So get ready as Baby Groot takes center stage in his very own collection of shorts, exploring his glory days growing upâand getting into troubleâamong the stars. âI Am Groot,â five original shorts featuring several new and unusual characters, stars everyoneâs favorite little tree, Baby Groot, voiced by Vin Diesel, who voices Groot in the âGuardians of the Galaxyâ franchise.
The executive producers are Kevin Feige, Louis DâEsposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum and James Gunn.
âI Am Grootâ launches exclusively on Disney+ August 10, with all five shorts available for viewing.
SPIDER-MAN: FRESHMAN YEAR
Jeff Trammell teased the show with the cast of characters, and Ryan Meinerding showed off the new Spider-Man suit designed for the series. A fun reveal was that moderator Paul F. Tompkins will be playing a character in the series. A second season was also announced, aptly titled âSpider-Man: Sophomore Year.â
âSpider-Man: Freshman Yearâ 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 characterâs early comic book roots. Executive producer Jeff Trammel serves as head writer.
âSpider-Man: Freshman Yearâ comes exclusively to Disney+ in 2024.
WHAT IF�
Bryan Andrews and AC Bradley talked about the Emmy-nominated series and showed the trailer for Season Two. The audience went wild when, at the end of the presentation, a surprise screening of one episode of the highly anticipated next season was shown, and a third season was announced.
âWhat IfâŠ?â Season 2 continues the journey with The Watcher as our guide through the vast multiverse, introducing brand new and familiar faces throughout the MCU. The animated series questions, revisits, and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments with an incredible voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their iconic roles. Directed by executive producer Bryan Andrews with executive producer AC Bradley as head writer.
Season two of âWhat IfâŠ?â launches exclusively on Disney+ in early 2023.
MARVEL ZOMBIES
Bryan Andrews offered background on the series and its origins spawning from an episode of âWhat IfâŠ?â Season 1, as well as concept art.
The animated series âMarvel Zombiesâ from Marvel Studios reimagines the Marvel Universe as a new generation of heroes battle against an ever-spreading zombie scourge. Directed by executive producer Bryan Andrews and written by executive producer Zeb Wells.
âMarvel Zombiesâ will stream exclusively on Disney+.
X-MEN â97
Cheers erupted when Brad Winderbaum spoke fondly of the legacy of âX-Men: The Animated Seriesâ and presented a sizzle reel featuring cast and creatives from the popular â90s animated show. âX-Men â97â writer and executive producer Beau DeMayo then spoke about the new series, shared artwork, and presented an animatic AV piece. DeMayo also mentioned that the show will use the original âX-Menâ theme music. A second season was also announced.
âX-MEN â97â is an animated series from Marvel Studios that explores new stories in the iconic â90s timeline of the original series. Beau DeMayo is executive producer and head writer.
âX-Men â97ââ will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ Fall 2023.
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