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New promo art for Marvel Animation's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man has been revealed today and it offers a first look at Peter Parker's white and black Oscorp suit.

This is a drastic reinvention but not all that different from what we've seen in the comics over the years (it has a lot in common with what he wore while fighting alongside the Future Foundation). The wall-crawler is expected to don several different suits over the course of this series.

Marvel Studios still hasn't released a trailer for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man but tends to wait until much closer to the premiere before sharing a sneak peek at its animated offerings. With that in mind, we'd expect What If...? to finish before anything is released.

That's not to say we have no new content from the show, of course, as a first look at next week's prequel comic was released earlier today.

Ahead of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man's premiere on Disney+ next month, Marvel Comics will release a new prequel comic book highlighting more of this wall-crawler's earliest adventures.

Marvel Studios has its main Spider-Man, Tom Holland's Peter Parker, but previously introduced an animated Variant in What If...? season 1. This third version borrows heavily from the McU's Spidey, expanding on his origin in a world where Norman Osborn became his mentor in place of Tony Stark.

In this first look at next Wednesday's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1, we see the fateful moment Peter is bitten by the spider that gives him his amazing new powers.

However, in place of a radioactive creepy-crawly, we know that this one falls through a portal opened by Doctor Strange when one of the Sorcerer Supreme's adventures brings him to Midtown High. How much that changes what we know of Spider-Man remains to be seen.

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is fast approaching and while we still don't have a trailer, some new promo art for the series is featured on upcoming merchandise for the web-slinger's return to animation.

As you can see in the X posts below, it pays homage to Steve Ditko's iconic artwork in Amazing Fantasy #15, the comic featuring the hero's first appearance on the page.

It doesn't reveal much beyond that and we know from various snippets of leaked footage that Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man will boast a unique animation style. As for when we'll get a trailer, chances are it will drop after What If...? season 3 so Marvel Studios can keep the focus on its next Marvel Animation title for the time being.

"I mean, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is amazing, to say the least," Brad Winderbaum, the Head of Streaming, Television and Animation at Marvel Studios, said earlier this year.

For the first time in a decade, Spider-Man brought Marvel back to one of New York City's most iconic events, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, to celebrate his and Marvel's roots in New York, the home of Marvel and its 85-year comic book history.

Some official footage of the web-slinger's float has been shared on social media alongside a tease for next month's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

In that, we learn the hero streams his adventures to his supporters and hear a little bit of the classic 1960s theme tune, albeit with a modern twist.

A trailer still hasn't been released by Marvel Studios/Marvel Animation but we'd imagine one is imminent seeing as we're now only two months away from Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man's premiere.

Jeff Trammell (Craig of the Creek) is Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man's Head Writer and shared some insights into what fans can expect from the...

Marvel Animation's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is coming to Disney+ next January, and before it does, we'll be able to swing into some new Spidey stories in a special prequel comic book series written by Marvel veteran Christos Gage and drawn by rising star artist Eric Gapstur.

Set during the teenager's earliest days as Spider-Man, the five-issue limited series introduces a young Peter Parker, his supporting cast, and some of the hero's legendary villains.

The animated series will take place in its reality and we now see that this rookie web-slinger will face off with The Enforcers, a trio first introduced by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in the pages of 1963's Amazing Spider-Man #10. They haven't changed much in terms of appearance and this should be a fun clash. Whether they appear in the show as well remains to be seen.

"I've had the privilege of writing a lot of Spider-Man's adventures,...

Marvel Animation has shared new details and stills for two of its most highly anticipated TV shows, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and Eyes of Wakanda.

The former, according to the official plot synopsis, "is an animated series that follows Peter Parker on his way to becoming a hero, with a journey unlike we've ever seen and a style that celebrates the character’s early comic book roots."

We also have a confirmed cast list: Hudson Thames, Colman Domingo, Eugene Byrd, Grace Song, Zeno Robinson, Hugh Dancy, and Charlie Cox. No character details are provided, though we've heard that Thames is Spider-Man, Domingo is Norman Osborn and, well, Cox is obviously returning as Daredevil.

As for Dancy, rumour has it the Hannibal star is playing Doctor Octopus. That's a fantastic casting decision and one we're sure many of you would like to see carry over into live-action.

More has been revealed about Eyes of Wakanda,...

‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ is a new animated TV show coming to Disney+. Created by Jeff Trammell and based on characters from Marvel Comics, this series is part of the MCU and will explore Peter Parker’s early days as Spider-Man, which we haven’t seen much of in live-action movies.

In this version, Norman Osborn is Peter’s mentor instead of Tony Stark, and we’re excited to see what the show will bring since it’s been in the works for a while.

Recently, Marvel Studios shared a teaser featuring its upcoming shows and release dates for 2024 and 2025. “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” is one of the first MCU shows scheduled to premiere in 2025, with a release date set for January 25, 2025. You can watch the first look at the show below:

The show stars Hudson Thames as a 15-year-old Peter Parker, with Norman Osborn as his mentor, though Norman’s methods are questionable.

‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ is a new animated TV show coming to Disney+. Created by Jeff Trammell and based on the Marvel Comics characters, the series is part of the MCU and will tell the story of Peter Parker’s beginnings as Spider-Man, something we’ve missed in the live-action franchise.

In this story, Norman Osborn is Parker’s mentor instead of Tony Stark, and we’re really excited to see what the show will deliver considering that it’s been in development for quite some time.

Recently Marvel Studios released a teaser showcasing its upcoming shows and release dates for 2024/2025. ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ is one of the first MCU shows to be released in 2025, with a release date set for January 25, 2025. You can check out the first look at the show below:

The show features Hudson Thames as a 15-year-old Peter Parker, Norman Osborn, who acts as Peter...

Marvel Studios recently shared a sneak peek of their upcoming TV lineup in a teaser trailer that leaked on X. The trailer features first looks and release dates for highly anticipated shows like What If…? Season 3, Wonder Man, Marvel Zombies, and more.

Starting on Disney+ this December 22, 2024, What If…? Season 3 dives back into alternate Marvel realities.

Not long after, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man premieres on January 25, 2025. This series brings back Peter Parker, voiced by Hudson Thames, as he faces iconic villains and alien Symbiotes under the guidance of Norman Osborn, voiced by Colman Domingo.

In spring, Daredevil: Born Again arrives on March 4, 2025, followed by Ironheart, set to debut on June 24, heating up the summer lineup.

On August 6, Eyes of Wakanda will launch a four-part animated series, taking fans through Wakanda’s history as warriors retrieve powerful vibranium artifacts from around the world.

In October 2025, Marvel Zombies will bring a post-apocalyptic Marvel Universe to life,...

Marvel Studios has recently shared a sneak peek at their new lineup of TV series through a teaser trailer that was leaked on X. The trailer includes first looks and premiere dates for a host of anticipated shows like ‘What If…? Season 3,’ ‘Wonder Man,’ ‘Marvel Zombies,’ and several others.

Set to launch on Disney+ on December 22, 2024, ‘What If…? Season 3‘ continues exploring alternate realities within the Marvel Universe.

Following closely, ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man‘ will make its debut on January 25, 2025. This series reintroduces Peter Parker, voiced by Hudson Thames, under the watchful eye of Norman Osborn, voiced by Colman Domingo, amid threats from iconic villains and extraterrestrial Symbiotes.

Spring 2025 brings us ‘Daredevil: Born Again‘ with its premiere on March 4, and summer will be heated up with the release of ‘Ironheart‘ on June 24.

Come August 6, ‘Eyes of Wakanda‘ will take fans on a historical journey through Wakanda in a four-part animated anthology...

Following Disney CEO Bob Chapek's ousting from the studio, Bob Iger returned to his executive role and attempted to course-correct the company's film, streaming, and theme park offerings.

In the case of Marvel Studios, it was time to get back to quality over quantity. Despite that, 2025 will still see the release of 10 big and small screen titles from Marvel Studios, Marvel Television, and Marvel Animation as we race towards the end of the Multiverse Saga.

One of the reasons for this jam-packed year is 2023's Hollywood strikes, though some of these movies and TV shows have seemingly sat on the shelf for at least the past couple of years. Regardless, in the wake of a leak revealing the planned premiere windows for four upcoming series, we're breaking down everything Marvel that's heading our way in 2025.

To find out what's on the way, and to learn more about each of them,...

Last Christmas saw the release of What If...? season 2 and with Agatha All Along wrapping up just in time for Halloween, the hope was that we might get another Marvel Animation series before the year is over.

It's previously been reported that Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man might debut in 2024, but according to The Cosmic Circus, we shouldn't expect to see the wall-crawler on Disney+ until 2025 at the earliest.

"We can report that our sources have informed us of a delay for Marvel animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man until 2025," reads an X post shared by the site. "Sorry, Spidey fans!"

This is disappointing and we don't necessarily anticipate What If...? season 3 being ready in the next couple of months either. Marvel Zombies has been in production for a while, though that's surely a series Marvel would save for next Halloween.

On the plus side, it looks like we might get...

MCU has a wealth of projects on the horizon, with fans eagerly awaiting news about upcoming animation ventures alongside movies, streaming series, video games, and more. One exciting addition is a new Spider-Man animated series that promises to captivate fans in several ways.

Scheduled to debut later this year, this series, titled Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, is rumored to feature an animation style reminiscent of classic comics, which many fans will likely find visually stunning.

The series will also include appearances from various MCU characters, featuring both familiar and new voices. Although many fans hoped Tom Holland would lend his voice to the series, the MCU has cast a new actor to take on the role of Spider-Man.

As we recently reported, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is rumored to debut in November 2024 based on an unverified leak. However, if this date proves inaccurate, the series is still expected to premiere soon.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is known to have a ton of projects planned for us in the future. Fans are anxiously expecting news about a number of animation projects, including continuations and whole new ones, in addition to movies, streaming series, video games, and other media. Among these projects is a new Spider-Man animated series, which might intrigue fans in several different ways.

Namely, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is starting later this year – according to rumors – and it is going to be animated in the style of the old comics, which many fans will definitely like, as it really looks amazing.

At the same time, many MCU characters will make an appearance in the series, as we will see some new and some old faces (voices) in this series. While many fans hoped that Tom Holland would be back to provide the voice for the series, it turns out...

A new trailer for Marvel Animation's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man was shown to fans at D23 last weekend and while we don't have the entire thing, 90 seconds of it has surfaced on social media today.

In that, we see the fateful moment Peter Parker is bitten by an interdimensional spider (on the teenager's neck rather than his hand) before the opening credits kick in with a remix of the wall-crawler's classic theme song.

Hudson Thames, who voiced Spider-Man in What If...?, appears to be doing something a little different here and the animation style is far removed from Marvel Studios' previous Disney+ offerings.

It could prove somewhat divisive but is a refreshing approach to the character and one which has received a largely positive response from fans on social media.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is an animated series that follows Peter Parker on his way to becoming Spider-Man in the MCU,...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has an exciting lineup of upcoming projects, including movies, streaming series, video games, and several animated ventures. Among these, fans are eagerly anticipating both new and continuing animated series.

While this information isn’t officially confirmed and should be taken with a grain of salt, it could be an unintentional leak that might delight Spider-Man fans. According to the details we’ve come across, the highly anticipated animated series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is rumored to be set for a November 2024 premiere. Although specifics are still limited, the series will be integrated into the MCU.

The information comes from the site Nic Gregory, which lists the Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man series as scheduled for a November 2024 release. However, this isn’t an official confirmation, and the site doesn’t provide a verifiable source. This could be an unintentional leak from someone with insider knowledge, a speculative guess based on rumors,...

We just learned some web-tastic news at D23, when Marvel announced their upcoming animated series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Initially thought to be taking place in the MCU, the show was later announced to be a sort of multiverse show, like What If… ? But hold on! That’s not the most interesting thing about it. The real surprise came when they announced Colman Domingo would voice Norman Osborn.

Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin in Rustin | Higher Ground Production

Created by Jeff Trammell, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man will take the web-slinger back to high school and put a twist to the storyline. Exploring what it would be like if Norman Osborn was Peter Parker’s mentor, instead of Iron Man, the upcoming show is set to deliver some epic stuff. More than anything, with Colman Domingo playing Osborn aka Green Goblin, the show is set to have more eyes on it.

Marvel’s animated TV series got in on the D23 action on Saturday, with a flurry of fun reveals summarized below.

Marvel Zombies

Marvel Zombies, spun off of the fifth episode of Disney+’s animated What If…? anthology and in the works since November 2021, commanded some of the biggest buzz by revealing that it will arrive with a TV-ma (for mature audiences only) rating.

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Marvel Studios' Marvel Animation panel just wrapped up at D23 and we’re disappointed to report that none of the footage shown to fans at the event has been shared online. It’s not all bad news, though, as we do have some big MCU updates for you.

An X-Men '97 season 2 sizzle reel kicked things off and confirmed the team will wear the black and yellow uniforms from Grant Morrison’s New X-Men run.

The preview then revealed plans for characters like Apocalypse, Bishop, Danger, Mariko, Polaris and Warlock to appear when the critically acclaimed revival returns to Disney+ in the not-too-distant future.

It was also confirmed that What If...? season 3 will be the show’s last. Oscar Isaac is set to reprise his role as Moon Knight, with Ironheart and White Vision now set to appear. One episode will see a team led by Captain America control Gundham-style mechs to battle Gamma Monsters.

After stunning the D23 crowd with announcements for upcoming animated features like Incredibles 3, Toy Story 5, Frozen 3, Zootopia 2, an Inside Out TV series, and more, Marvel Animation takes the stage this Saturday afternoon to tease upcoming projects coming our way. Marvel Animation’s showcase includes familiar titles, though new details about each make them more exciting than ever.

Marvel’s X-Men ’97 is one of the studio’s most well-received animated series in recent memory, with fans flocking to social media weekly to share their thoughts, feelings, and theories about the superpowered revival. X-Men ’97 Season 2 is coming, bringing some new mutants along for the ride, including Polaris, Warlock, Lady Deathstrike, Sabertooth, and Apocalypse. The announcement comes as Fortnite prepares to welcome more X-Men to the battle royale game, such as Cyclops, Jubilation Lee, and Colossus.

Marvel treated the D23 audience to a look at the upcoming animation...

When Spider-Man: Freshman Year Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man was first announced by Marvel Studios/Marvel Animation in 2022, perhaps the biggest news was the addition of Charlie Cox to the cast as Matt Murdock/Daredevil.

The Daredevil star had only just made his MCU debut months earlier in Spider-Man: No Way Home, making the news Cox had joined the series one of the Comic-Con's biggest talking points.

Talking at Fan Expo Boston this past weekend (via Toonado.com), Daredevil: Born Again's lead revealed how long ago he recorded his lines for the show and confirmed he's yet to see any more from the project than we did at Comic-Con nearly two years ago.

"I went into the studio and did some voiceover for that a long time ago. Years ago, during when I was shooting She-Hulk, so I think that was 2021," Cox told fans. "I've just seen a couple of scenes that I've voiced.

On November 12, 2021, Disney+ announced a new Spider-Man animated TV series titled ‘Spider-Man: Freshman Year,’ with Jeff Trammell serving as writer and executive producer. At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, it was revealed that the series would debut in 2024, alongside news of a sequel series titled ‘Spider-Man: Sophomore Year.’ The Japanese animation studio Polygon Pictures was announced as the producer on July 14, 2023, utilizing advanced CG technology.

The premiere date was confirmed for November 2, 2024. Furthermore, on December 11, 2023, the series underwent a title change to ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’

As the release date approaches, more details about the show are emerging. It will center around a young Peter Parker preparing for high school orientation, where his life will be profoundly altered by a series of events, setting him on an unprecedented journey. Recently, the cast of characters for the show has been unveiled.

Fans can anticipate Charlie Cox reprising Daredevil’s voice role and Vincent D’Onofrio voicing Kingpin,...

A new Spider-Man animated TV series called ‘Spider-Man: Freshman Year’ was announced for Disney+ back November 12, 2021, with Jeff Trammell as the writer and executive producer. At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, it was revealed that the show would premiere in 2024, alongside news of a sequel series, ‘Spider-Man: Sophomore Year.’ Japanese animation studio Polygon Pictures was announced to produce the series on July 14, 2023, using cutting-edge CG technology.

The premiere date was confirmed for November 2, 2024. Additionally, the series underwent a title change from ‘Spider-Man: Freshman Year’ to ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ on December 11, 2023.

Now as the release date is coming closer, more details about the show are being revealed. First, we know that the show will focus on young Peter Parker as he is getting ready for his high school orientation. Second, his life will forever be changed by a series of events that’s going to send him on a journey like none before.

X-Men ’97 has fascinated fans and critics. The series has certainly given fans a nostalgic experience, as the Disney+ show continued where it was left in X-Men: The Animated Series (1992–1997) with the original cast. Also, as the show premiered, several surprises have baffled fans with excitement.

Spider-Man in Spider-Man animated series

One of the recent surprises was when Spider-Man popped up in episode 8 of the series. Now, fans want Spider-Man animated series voice actor Christopher Daniel Barnes to return to the MCU with his 90s Spider-Man. The actor recently revealed that he is open to coming back.

Will Christopher Daniel Barnes Return To Voice Spider-Man Again? Christopher Daniel Barnes. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Christopher Daniel Barnes, who voiced the Animated Spider-Man series’ title character, said that he would love to return to voice the titular character again. This seems plausible as Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige previously insisted on bringing...

The world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is constantly growing and evolving, with several upcoming projects lined up for release or in development. While series like Daredevil: Born Again and movies like Deadpool & Wolverine have been keeping fans hooked to the live-action world of the superhero verse, MCU’s animated world is gearing up for several releases as well.

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After the success of What If…? season two and the more recently released, X-Men ’97, MCU’s newfound success in the world of animation has given way to several other projects. And as fans are awaiting the release of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, the director of the series revealed that they have been hired for another secret Marvel animated series.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Director Re-Hired by Marvel for Secret Project Marvel’s latest animated series like X-Men ’97 have been a success

Kevin Feige is...

Spider-Man is making a comeback in the cinematic neighborhood soon. This time around, though, he is coming in animation, but the excitement about it is no less. Fans were convinced that Marvel’s 2024 would be a barren desert as the highly anticipated movie Deadpool 3 was the only project scheduled to be released, but luckily that does seem to be the case.

Tom Holland as Spider-Man

Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man must be ringing a bell in the minds of those fans, who were eagerly waiting for the web-slinger to have his animated show. With Disney releasing the logo for the show, fans might wonder about the possibility of any original MCU character appearing in the show, especially since Tom Holland is reportedly not a part of the project.

The one Marvel character that could have made an appearance in the show is Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man.

A new Spider-Man animated series, originally titled ‘Spider-Man: Freshman Year,’ was announced for Disney+ on November 12, 2021, with Jeff Trammell as the writer and executive producer. At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, it was announced that the show would debut in 2024, alongside news of a sequel series, ‘Spider-Man: Sophomore Year.’ Polygon Pictures, a Japanese animation studio, was revealed to be producing the series on July 14, 2023, using advanced CG technology. The premiere date was confirmed for November 2, 2024. Furthermore, the series underwent a title change from ‘Spider-Man: Freshman Year’ to ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ on December 11, 2023.

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With the release date approaching, rumors have surfaced regarding the potential runtime and episode count. According to CanWeGetSomeToast, a reputable source known for leaks and scoops, exclusive information about the first season of the show has been disclosed. The scooper suggests that ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ is expected to have approximately 10 episodes,...

A new Spider-Man animated TV series called ‘Spider-Man: Freshman Year’ was announced for Disney+ back November 12, 2021, with Jeff Trammell as the writer and executive producer. At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, it was revealed that the show would premiere in 2024, alongside news of a sequel series, ‘Spider-Man: Sophomore Year.’ Japanese animation studio Polygon Pictures was announced to produce the series on July 14, 2023, using cutting-edge CG technology. The premiere date was confirmed for November 2, 2024. Additionally, the series underwent a title change from ‘Spider-Man: Freshman Year’ to ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ on December 11, 2023.

Now as the release date looms closer, rumors are circulating around potential runtime and episode count. According to CanWeGetSomeToast, a notable leaker and scooper with a decent track record published exclusive news regarding the first season of the show. According to the scooper ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ should have around 10 episodes each 30 minutes long.

This aligns with the runtime of both ‘What If…...

Back in November of 2021, Marvel Studios announced they were making an animated Spider-Man series for the Disney+ streaming service that would be called Spider-Man: Freshman Year (with a second season that would be called Spider-Man: Sophomore Year). Now they’ve revealed that the show has undergone a title change and will instead be known as Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Along with that title change information, they have also announced that they’re making a Black Panther spin-off animated series for Disney+ that will be called Eyes of Wakanda!

This news came out of a press screening for the first two episodes of What If…? season 2, which is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on December 22nd. SuperHeroHype reports that attendees were shown a sneak peek of Marvel’s 2024 slate of Disney+ animated shows, and that line-up included Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Eyes of Wakanda, and X-Men ’97. Marvel also reiterated that What If…...

Kevin Lewis directs the film, which stars Joey Lauren Adams.

Production has wrapped on Kevin Lewis’ independent US-uk horror Oak, which Gfm Film Sales has boarded ahead of Cannes.

First footage of the film will be available in at the market; Screen can reveal a first look at the film above.

Oak is produced by George Lee and Marcus Englefield for the Blood Red Films and Ryan Smith for Thomasville Pictures, both from the US. Executive producers are Kevin Lewis, Jeremy Ross and Fred Hedman of the UK’s Evolution Pictures; financing comes from Head Gear Films, Thomasville and Storyoscopic Films.

Kevin Lewis directs the film, which stars Joey Lauren Adams.

Production has wrapped on Kevin Lewis’ independent US-uk horror Oak, which Gfm Film Sales has boarded ahead of Cannes.

First footage of the film will be available in at the market; Screen can reveal a first look at the film above.

Oak is produced by George Lee and Marcus Englefield for the Blood Red Films and Ryan Smith for Thomasville Pictures, both from the US. Executive producers are Kevin Lewis, Jeremy Ross and Fred Hedman of the UK’s Evolution Pictures; financing comes from Head Gear Films, Thomasville and Storyoscopic Films.

The X-Men are back — just not in live action.

Marvel Studios announced on Friday that the company is expanding its slate of animated series for Disney Plus with three new shows: “X-Men ’97,” “Spider-Man: Freshman Year,” and “Marvel Zombies.”

After Disney purchased 20th Century Fox in 2019, and the “X-Men” movie franchise was on its last legs with the poorly received “Dark Phoenix” and “The New Mutants,” many observers expected Marvel Studios to reboot the X-Men and reintegrate the characters back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Instead, for its first swing at the team of powerful mutant superheroes, the company is reaching back to its own origin story: “X-Men ’97” will be a continuation of the beloved 1990s “X-Men” animated series that ran for five seasons on the Fox network from 1992 through 1997. The show — which debuted in primetime before moving to Saturday mornings — was such a sensation that it’s widely credited for...

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What's next in Don Cornelius' journey? Has the American Soul TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Bet? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of American Soul, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

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Airing on the Bet cable channel, American Soul stars Sinqua Walls, Kelly Price, Jason Dirden, Iantha Richardson, Katlyn Nichol, and Christopher Jefferson. Season two guests include Big Boi, Ledisi, Melanie Fiona, Demetria McKinney, London Brown, Darius McCrary, Tone Bell, Yung Joc, D.C. Young Fly, Christopher B. Duncan, Kearran Giovanni, Alex Ball, and Hudson Thames. The series blends fictional and real-life people, places, and events, as it charts the rise...

The Soul Train series had a long and successful run on television. The American Soul TV show follows the story of that series and its creator. Will the Bet drama stay on the air long enough to tell the whole tale? Will American Soul be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned.

A historical drama series, American Soul stars Sinqua Walls, Kelly Price, Jason Dirden, Iantha Richardson, Katlyn Nichol, and Christopher Jefferson. Season two guests include Big Boi, Ledisi, Melanie Fiona, Demetria McKinney, London Brown, Darius McCrary, Tone Bell, Yung Joc, D.C. Young Fly, Christopher B. Duncan, Kearran Giovanni, Alex Ball, and Hudson Thames. The series blends fictional and real-life people, places, and events, as it charts the rise of the cultural phenomenon of Soul Train. The story centers on creator and host Don Cornelius (Walls), and the Soul Train dancers, as they strive to make...

Is the second season of the American Soul TV show on Bet far out? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like American Soul is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the second season episodes of American Soul here.

A Bet drama series, American Soul stars Sinqua Walls, Kelly Price, Jason Dirden, Iantha Richardson, Katlyn Nichol, and Christopher Jefferson. Season two guests include Big Boi, Ledisi, Melanie Fiona, Demetria McKinney, London Brown, Darius McCrary, Tone Bell, Yung Joc, D.C. Young Fly, Christopher B. Duncan, Kearran Giovanni, Alex Ball, and Hudson Thames. The series blends fictional and real-life people, places, and events, as...

Exclusive: We’ll be seeing a slew of music industry icons and visionaries portrayed in the upcoming second season of American Soul, the Don Cornelius-infused period drama, set for premiere on Bet in 2020.

American Soul takes an unflinching look at the entrepreneur, his Soul Train dancers, crew and musicians in an unforgiving Hollywood in the 1970’s – how they work, play, rise and fall against the backdrop of Soul Train — “the hippest trip in America” and one of the most predominant television shows for African American culture.

Inspired by the personal trials and professional successes of a young, ambitious and troubled impressario Cornelius, season two of the period drama picks up two years later in 1975. As Don, played by Sinqua Walls, becomes a rising star, he continues to manage an assortment of spectacular talent that comes to his show, a shaky family life, personal health and perhaps most importantly, his own ego.

On Wednesday, July 24th, 2019, 2006 Wsop champion and poker philanthropist Jamie Gold hosted the 9th Annual Variety Charity Poker & Casino Night to benefit Variety The Children's Charity of Southern California.

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Over 600 celebrities and entertainment executives played poker under the stars on the iconic Paramount Studios lot.

Bruce Buffer (the voice of the Ufc), kicked off the poker tournament with his signature catchphrase “It’s Time” and event host Jamie Gold invited guests to go All In for Variety’s Kids. Partygoers also enjoyed playing blackjack, roulette and craps.

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Guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner and a vintage treats bar featuring Twinkies, Cracker Jack and more. Variety SoCal supporters enjoyed the My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream Mochi BarTM with their delicious S’mores, Green Tea, Strawberry and Chocolate mocha ice cream and...

Envise, a subsidiary of Southland Industries, continued its tradition of giving back to the community by hosting the Pretty in Pink 80’s Posh Prom Gala which benefitted the American Cancer Society (Acs) and Fran Drescher's Cancer Schmancer on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach.

Sadly, everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer. Envise chose to support these two charities because of the great variety of work they do to advocate for those affected by cancer – from cutting-edge research and influencing legislature, to personal programs such as rideshares, healthy living and peer groups. Cancer is a frightening diagnosis, but with the important work of American Cancer Society and Cancer Schmancer, the future is brighter, and more importantly, the patient is never alone in their journey. Envise stands with these two deserving non-profits in celebrating survivors and eradicating this dreaded disease.

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She knows a thing or two about what makes for a great song and Taylor Swift just posted a list of fresh ditties she’s been listening to as of late.

The “Shake It Off” singer took to her Twitter account on Tuesday night (October 6) to post her “New Songs That Will Make Your Life More Awesome,” adding, “I promise!”

T Swizzle’s selections include:

-”No Words” – Erik Hassle

-”Mine” – Phoebe Ryan

-”Poetic” – Seinabo Sey

-”How I Want Ya” – Hudson Thames feat. Hailee Steinfeld

-”New Obsession” – Frankie

-”Alive” – Kehlani feat. Coucheron

-”I’m Yours” – Alessia Cara

-”Sleep On It” – Emmy

-”Return to the Moon” – El Vy

-”Swords” – M.I.A.

-”It’s Strange” – Louis the Child feat. K. Flay...

Vicariously live out your teenage dreams through the most popular student at Lake Odell High School in Shockya’s exclusive for the comedy-drama, ‘The A-List.’ The clip features actor Hudson Thames as Eric Schultz, the coolest kid in school, who easily gets whatever he wants. Freestyle Digital Media will showcase all of the ways Eric effortlessly achieves what he wants, when it distributes the comedy-drama tomorrow on VOD and iTunes. The following synopsis for ‘The A-List’ has been released by Freestyle Digital Media: Alyson Stoner (‘Step Up’ films, ‘Phinneas & Ferb’), Hal Sparks (‘Lab Rats,’ ‘Queer as Folk’) and Skyler Vallo (‘True Blood’) costar in this hilarious comedy. Eric Schultz (Hudson [ Read More ]

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This is why "Mad Men" is still TV's best drama.

My confidence may have been shaken by last week's uneven installment -- one of three average, momentum-stunting, episodes this season along with "The Flood" and "Man with a Plan" -- but as we've seen repeatedly in the past, be patient with "Mad Men" and you will be rewarded.

"Favors" was downright masterful in its confluence of storylines, major reveals and welcome callbacks. This was "Mad Men" craftsmanship at its finest, and while it provided several miserable developments in the characters' lives, it made us incredibly happy as viewers.

[Note: In the spirit of showrunner Matthew Weiner declaring that this season is about Dr. Arnold Rosen telling Don, "People will do anything to alleviate their anxiety," we're tracking the happiness of key characters week by week.]

The "Mad Men" happiness index, week ten:

1) Roger (last week, #1): This hasn't been a sterling season for Roger, who is reduced to juggling oranges and apologizing for courting possible conflicting business (Sunkist versus Ted's play for Ocean Spray). John Slattery must have needed a break after directing last week's episode.

2) Megan (last week,...

Network: ABC

Episodes: 18 (half-hour)

Seasons: One

TV show dates: November 2, 2012 -- March 22, 2013

Series status: Cancelled

Performers include: Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin, Sara Rue, Juliette Angelo, Justin Prentice, Jai Rodriguez, and Hudson Thames.

TV show description:

Reba MacKenzie (Reba McEntire) is married to country music star Bobby Gallagher (Jeffrey Nordling) in Nashville. Her life is turned upside down when he's caught cheating. He arrogantly expects Reba to "stand by her man" at a press conference but instead she announces to the world that he's a moron and they're through.

Reba decides to leave her old life behind and moves her family to the beaches of Malibu in sunny California. It turned out that her ex-husband had a secret home there and it's one of the few things that she got in the divorce.

(l-r, Sara Rue, Lily Tomlin, Reba McEntire, Justin Prentice, Juliette Angelo & Jai Rodriguez)

With sitcoms featuring major gay characters like NBC’s The New Normal and CBS’s Partners creating various levels of buzz earlier this fall, ABC recently entered the fray with the new sitcom Malibu Country. (Sadly, right after this story went live, CBS announced that it was immediately pulling Partners from the schedule due to low ratings.]

Yes, the same Malibu Country that marks the return of Reba McEntire to network television. And, yes, the same Reba McEntire who is known for her Christian beliefs and comes from the typically conservative country music world.

But with her on-screen mother played by out legend Lily Tomlin, a co-star in Jai Rodriguez (who recently told us about his gay character) as well as a running storyline about whether a neighbor's son is truly gay or simply pretending to be...

Reba McEntire's last sitcom, Reba, ran for six seasons on the WB and CW networks. Will Malibu Country, her new TV series, last as long or will it be quickly cancelled instead? Is it even worth watching?

Malibu Country revolves around the wife (Reba McEntire) of a country music star. After catching he's caught cheating, she moves the rest of her family from Nashville to the beaches of Malibu. As Reba tries to pick up her own singing career, the family discovers that sunny California is a very different world. The sitcom also stars Lily Tomlin, Sara Rue, Juliette Angelo, Justin Prentice, Hudson Thames, and Jai Rodriguez.

Does that sound like a hit sitcom? Here's what some of the critics are saying:

La Times: "The deal you make with a series like this is, if it doesn't ask too much of you,...

Remember the ABC of yore, when it aired its classic Tgif lineup that we couldn't get enough of? "Perfect Strangers" and "Full House" were there at one time; so was "Family Matters" and "Step By Step." Ah, good times, good memories. It seems like the alphabet network wants those warm n' fuzzies once again, trying to bring back some of that nostalgia by adding two family-friendly comedies to cap off the end of the week: the second season of Tim Allen's "Last Man Standing" and the debut of "Malibu Country," starring Reba McEntire. It's too bad the new shows are being written like it's still the '90s.

"Malibu Country" follows former singer-songwriter Reba Gallagher (McEntire) who divorces her famous husband (Jeffrey Nordling) after his infidelity becomes public. She decides to start fresh by moving from Nashville to California with her sassy mom, Lillie (Lily Tomlin), and two miserable kids,...