Stan Lee to Narrate More Marvel ‘Origin’ Apps for iOS, Available in February
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Disney Publishing Worldwide announced today that two more storybook app titles based on the original Marvel Origins series will join ‘The Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story‘ app, which launched last month. The new titles, both narrated by comic book legend Stan Lee, include ‘Avengers Origins: Hulk’ and ‘Avengers Origins: Assemble!’ which will be available for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch in February 2012.
The ‘Avengers Origins: Hulk’ action-packed app tells the story of how Dr. Bruce Banner becomes the Hulk and the pursuit of the U.S. armed forces against Banner/Hulk. Through thrilling tap-and-play animation and interactive games, readers are able to experience Banner’s transformation first-hand. The ‘Avengers Origins: Assemble!’ app brings to life the team of Super Heroes we’ve all come to know and love with Iron Man, Ant-Man, Wasp, Thor, and Captain America. In both apps, Lee lends his iconic voice in “Read to Me” mode, which is one of four reading modes that cater to a variety of reading levels. The two new interactive storybook apps narrated by comic book legend Stan Lee join ‘The Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story‘ app, which was rated one of the ’10 Favorite Apps of 2011′ by Entertainment Weekly.
‘Avengers Origins: Hulk’ and ‘Avengers Origins: Assemble!’ will launch in February 2012 in the App Store on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.
Categories: iPhone Apps, Marvel, Publishing Tags: Apple iOS, Avengers, Hulk, Marvel, Spider-Man
‘Ultimate Spider-Man’ to Debut on Disney XD in April
We have learned that the widely anticipated animated series Ultimate Spider-Man, based on the Marvel comic title of the same name, will debut on Disney XD on April 1, 2012. The show will be the centerpiece of a programming block dedicated to Marvel properties.
The series follows Peter Parker (Drake Bell) one year after he became Spider-Man. Still learning how to make the most of his powers, he is approached by Nick Fury (Chi McBride) of S.H.I.E.L.D. who promises to help Peter, but first Peter must learn to work as a team with his fellow teenaged superheroes. Expected to appear in the series are Tony Stark/Iron Man (Adrian Pasdar), Norman Osborn (Steven Weber), J. Jonah Jameson (J.K. Simmons), Agent/Principal Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg), Wasp, Captain America, Hulk and Thor.
The series is being produced by Marvel Animation and Film Roman.
Categories: Television Tags: Disney XD, DXD, Marvel, Spider-Man, Ultimate Spider-Man
Spidey’s Slippery Slope: The Kirbys’ Spectacular Case Against Marvel
Just how serious is Disney/Marvel about producing an Ant-Man movie? Few in the world are likely to be more interested than the children of comics author Jack Kirby who have named Ant-Man along with Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, X-Men, The Incredible Hulk, The Avengers, Thor, Nick Fury a seemingly endless list of comics titles and specific issues in a lawsuit claiming they are the rightful (co-)owners of these creations.
Filed on March 9 in the US District Court in the Central District of California, the complaint filed by Lisa, Barbara, Neal and Susan Kirby as well as the estate of Kirby’s wife, Rosalind, rebquests a trial by jury, seeking unspecified damages against previous and current earnings on these properties of which Disney/Marvel has current control.
Making a very persuasive argument, particularly if it’s all true, the complaint inks a portrait in which a financially strapped Marvel purchased the comics from freelancer Jack Kirby ad hoc — sans contracts and that Kirby created everything on his own time in his own place of residence with his own tools so that he was at no time able to be considered ‘work for hire’ as Disney/Marvel has contended.
Categories: Business, Legal Tags: Ant-Man, Iron Man, Jack Kirby, Kirby, Lawsuit, Marvel, Nick Fury, Spider-Man, The Avengers, the Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, X-Men
Marvel Spins A Legal Web to Help Keep Spider-Man in the Disney Family
According to reports, Marvel filed an action in Manhattan court today to petition a judge to invalidate claims by the family of Spidey’s co-creator, Jack Kirby. Kirby’s family sent out several dozen notices last year to several companies including Marvel, claiming that they are entitled ownership to Kirby’s creations under copyright law. In addition to Spidey, other hot properties such as the Fantastic Four and the X-Men are in play.
Marvel claims that the characters were created under ‘work-for-hire’ and have complete ownership to the properties.
Marvel’s main competitor, DC Comics, has already lost a portion of its rights to one of its largest properties, Superman, and will lose control of him completely in 2013.
Categories: Legal Tags: Fantastic Four, Jack Kirby, Marvel, Spider-Man, X-Men
The Gloves (And the Mask) Come Off on the Next Episode of The Spectacular Spider-Man
In Monday’s all-new episode of The Spectacular Spider-Man, Venom helps unmask the secret identity of Spidey, placing the web-slinger’s friends and families at risk. Kelly Hu returns as the voice of Sha Shan Nguyen.
Check out this preview of IDENTITY CRISIS which you’ll find only on Disney XD. Premiering Monday night at 7:30 ET/PT.
Spidey will return? in October with all new episodes.
Categories: Television Tags: Disney XD, Kelly Hu, Spider-Man, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Venom
Bye-bye, Spidey! There’s a New Hero in Town on the Next All New Episode of The Spectacular Spider-man
When Venom strikes and turns the town against web-slinger Spider-Man, it’s up to a new superhero to set things straight. But just what is the secret identity of the new Colonel Jupiter? Find out on the next episode of The Spectular Spider-Man premiering Monday night at 7:30 PM ET/PT only on Disney XD.
Check out a sneak preview of the episode titled ‘Growing Pains’ below. And be on the ear-out for Kelly Hu who makes her Spider-Man debut in this episode as Sha Shan Nguyen.
Categories: Television Tags: Disney XD, Kelly Hu, Spider-Man, The Spectacular Spider-Man
Spidey Hits the Beach with Sandman on the Next Spectacular Spider-Man
On the next ALL-NEW episode of The Spectacular Spider-Man, school’s back in session, and things have changed. PETER PARKER’s actually invited to FLASH THOMPSON’s birthday bash. Meanwhile, SPIDER-MAN has to party with SANDMAN, who’s once again looking to make his Big Score. And is that VENOM disappearing into the night?
Watch FIRST STEPS only on Disney XD, this Monday night at 7:30 PM ET.
Categories: Television Tags: Disney XD, Sandman, Spider-Man, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Venom
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