Disney XD to Begin Hosting New Marvel Universe Animated Block

Great news! Disney XD and Marvel have announced today that beginning April 1, 2012, Disney XD will begin hosting a new Marvel Universe block. The center piece of the channels newest block of programming will be the newest Marvel animated series, ‘Ultimate Spider-Man’. I saw some footage from this at D23 last year, and it looks great. It’s definitely going to be a lot of fun, and I can’t wait for it to start. The new block will also see the return of ‘Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’, as well as have new animated and live action shorts. This will be a great way for new and old fans a like to get a dose of some of their favorite Marvel characters. I can’t wait to see what new shows come from this.  Hit the jump for the full press release and previews for both ‘Ultimate Spider-Man’ and season two of ‘Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’.

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.

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• Two New Clips From ‘Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’ Upcoming DVD Release (chipandco.com)
• ‘Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’ Season 2 Trailer Arrives (chipandco.com)

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