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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For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighbourhood hero’s identity is revealed, bringing his Super Hero responsibilities into conflict with his normal life and putting those he cares about most at risk. When he enlists Doctor Strangeâs help to restore his secret, the spell tears a hole in their world, releasing the most powerful villains whoâve ever fought a Spider-Man in any universe. Now, Peter will have to overcome his greatest challenge yet, which will not only forever alter his own future but the future of the Multiverse.
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SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME arrives in-stores April 12, 2022.
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Following its smash success at the Box Office, taking it to the $800-million-mark in North America, SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME arrives at home! In honour of this, Spider-Man is taking over Yonge & Dundas Square in Toronto tomorrow, March 22, 2022 between 8:30 and 4:30 PM for one day only! There will also be a tuck shop filled with take-home movie night snack packages and an interactive photo opp.
SYNOPSIS
For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighbourhood hero’s identity is revealed, bringing his Super Hero responsibilities into conflict with his normal life and putting those he cares about most at risk. When he enlists Doctor Strangeâs help to restore his secret, the spell tears a hole in their world, releasing the most powerful villains whoâve ever fought a Spider-Man in any universe. Now, Peter will have to overcome his greatest challenge yet, which will not only forever alter his own future but the future of the Multiverse.
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CAST AND CREW
Directed By: Jon Watts
Written By: Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers
Produced By: Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal
Executive Producers: Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, JoAnn Perritano, Rachel OâConnor, Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach
Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, with Marisa Tomei
SPECS
Runtime:Â Approx. 148 minutes
Rating:Â PG-13: Sequences of action/violence, some language and brief suggestive comments
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment release SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME on Digital March 22, 2022 and it will be on DVD/Blu-ray April 12, 2022.
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For a second straight week, THE BATMAN dominates the Box Office with no new challengers. Disney and Pixar‘s TURNING RED which was to go to theatres, wound-up taking a direct-to-Disney+ route of release. This latest from the DC universe takes $66 million from 4,417 theatres across North America for Warner Bros. Over two weeks, it has grossed an impressive $238.5 million.
In second is UNCHARTED with $9 million from 3,725 theatres for Sony Pictures, a total $113.1 million over two weeks.
Third goes to DOG with $5.1 million from 3,407 theatres for United Artists Releasing/Elevation Pictures, bringing its run to $47.6 million.
SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is in fourth $4 million, bringing it closer to the $800 million mark in its domestic run for Sony Pictures.
Bollywood flick RADHE SHYAM caps things off with $3.2 million in fifth, playing at 800 theatres across North America.
It’s all THE BATMAN and the rest of them this weekend as this latest DC Comics adaptation pulls moviegoers back out in droves. This latest Film starring Robert Pattison, makes $120 million in its opening, from 4,417 theatres for Warner Bros. This makes it the biggest opening for a movie thus far in 2022. Critical reactions have been strong, with an 85% score on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer. Biggest opening for the Batman franchise still goes to 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice which debuted with $166 million.
UNCHARTED falls to second spot after a strong run its first two weeks out, with $12,4 million from 3,875 theatres for Sony Pictures, a tally of $101.6 million in its third weekend.
Third goes to DOG with $6.5 million, a total $40.4 million from 3,507 theatres in this third weekend for United Artists Releasing/Elevation Pictures.
SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is in fourth with $4.7 million from 2,709 theatres for Sony Pictures, making its way to $786 million domestically.
Fifth belongs to DEATH ON THE NILE, with $2.9 million for 20th Century Studios, a total $37 million to date.
UNCHARTED takes the top spot once again at the Box Office with $23 million from 4,275 theatres in its second week out for Sony Pictures. This accounts for a total $83 million grossed domestically.
In second again this weekend is Channing Tatum’s directorial debut DOG, with $8.5 million from 3,677 theatres for United Artists Releasing/Elevation Pictures. This makes for a total $29.3 million over two weeks.
SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME hangs onto third spot with $6.1 million from 2,900 theatres for Sony Pictures, a total $780 million to date.
DEATH ON THE NILE is in fourth with $4.2 million from 3,100 theatres, a total $32.5 million for 20th Century Studios.
JACKASS FOREVER rounds things out with $3.2 million from 3,000 theatres for Paramount Pictures, a tally of $52.2 million thus far.
UNCHARTED continues Spider-Man star Tom Holland‘s Box Office reign, debuting atop the Box Office with $40 million from 4,275 theatres across North America for Sony Pictures. The Action-Adventure, also starring Mark Wahlberg, garners 39% on Rotten Tomatoes.
In second is Channing Tatum‘s directorial debut DOG, with $12.3 million from 3,677 theatres for Elevation Pictures/United Artists Releasing. The Human-Dog Buddy Dramedy gets 76% on the Tomatometer.
Third goes to SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME with $7.6 million from 2,956 theatres for Sony Pictures, a total $772 million made domestically to date.
DEATH ON THE NILE lands in fourth with $6.5 million from 3,280 theatres for 20th Century Studios, a total $26.3 million over two weeks in theatres.
Rounding-out the Top Five is JACKASS FOREVER with $5.2 million for Paramount Pictures, a total $47 million over three weeks.
DEATH ON THE NILE is alive at the Box Office this weekend, taking top spot with $12.7 million from 3,280 theatres for 20th Century Studios. The Thriller from Kenneth Branagh based on the Novel by Agatha Christie, gets 65% on the Tomatometer.
JACKASS FOREVER is in second with $8.3 million from 3,653 for Paramount Pictures in its second weekend out, a total $37 million made in North America thus far.
Third goes to MARRY ME with $8 million from 3,642 theatres for Universal Pictures. Reviews actually weren’t too bad, tallying-in at 58% on Rotten Tomatoes for this latest effort by J-Lo.
SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME comes in fourth with $7 million, a total $758 million domestically for Sony Pictures in its ninth weekend.
BLACKLIGHT is in fifth with $3.3 million from 2,772 theatres for VVS Films/Briarcliff Entertainment. 6% on the Tomatometer for this latest from Liam Neeson.
JACKASS FOREVER catapults to #1 spot in its debut with $20.7 million from 3,604 theatres for Paramount Pictures. The Film gets 87% on the Tomatometer. Top opening for the Franchise still belongs to 2010’s JACKASS 3D with a $50 million opening.
Second goes to MOONFALL starring Halle Berry and Patrick Wilson, with $9.1 million from 3,446 theatres in its opening. The latest from Director Roland Emmerich gets 42% on the Tomatometer.
SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is in third with $8.8 million from 3,600 theatres, taking it to $748 million in its domestic run thus far for Sony Pictures.
SCREAM is in fourth with $4.3 million in its fourth weekend out, bringing it to $68 million for Paramount Pictures.
SING 2 rounds out the Top Five with $4 million, a total tally of $139 in North America.
Once again, it’s all SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME, hanging-on to top spot again this weekend at the Box Office with $10.4 million from 3,675 theatres. This brings its domestic total to $735 million for Sony Pictures.
In second is SCREAM with $6.6 million for Paramount Pictures, from 3,518 theatres. This brings its total to $61.4 million over three weekends.
SING 2 is third with $4.7 million from 3,434 theatres for Universal Pictures, a total $134 million grossed.
REDEEMING LOVE lands in fourth with $1.8 million from 1,963 theatres, a total $6.5 million for Universal Pictures over two weeks.
THE KING’S MAN caps-off the Top Five with $1.6 million for 20th Century Studios from 2,440 theatres. It has made $33.9 million in its North American run to date.
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