JackFetch Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Sony Pictures Television is becoming the first major television studio to enter the direct-to-DVD market for series. SPT has launched Culver Entertainment, a company focused on developing and producing drama, comedy and animated series exclusively for DVD and international distribution. The first project under the Culver Entertainment banner will be a new animated Spider-Man series. The first 13 half-hour episodes of the show are expected to be released next year. After the world is gone, all that will be left is cockroaches and a new Spider-Man cartoon every few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I saw the headline and thought the 90s cartoon was finally being released on DVD. Somehow I missed the "new" in the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Sony Pictures Television is becoming the first major television studio to enter the direct-to-DVD market for series. SPT has launched Culver Entertainment, a company focused on developing and producing drama, comedy and animated series exclusively for DVD and international distribution. The first project under the Culver Entertainment banner will be a new animated Spider-Man series. The first 13 half-hour episodes of the show are expected to be released next year. After the world is gone, all that will be left is cockroaches and a new Spider-Man cartoon every few years. Haha! Very true. I for one will be sitting this one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightAngle04 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Its gotta be better then that MTV series....... Ouch was that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Its gotta be better then that MTV series....... Ouch was that bad. So true. You can only go up when you are in the basement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Its gotta be better then that MTV series....... Ouch was that bad. So true. You can only go up when you are in the basement. I never saw a single episode of that series. Was it really that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted July 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Here is the teaser from Comic-Con. http://enewsi.com/news.php?catid=261&itemid=11445 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightAngle04 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 I just saw a commercial for a Dr. Strange straight to dvd I guess the dvd is episodes I'm not sure. Marvel will sell anything and everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted August 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 I just saw a commercial for a Dr. Strange straight to dvd I guess the dvd is episodes I'm not sure. Marvel will sell anything and everything. It is a movie just like the Iron Man and Avengers animated movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted September 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures Television have increased their production commitment for the new The Spectacular Spider-Man animated television series from 13 half-hour episodes to 26. The new series from Culver Entertainment, which follows Spidey's journey as a not-so-typical 16-year-old entering his junior year of high school, will premiere in early 2008 on Kids’ WB! on the CW Network. So far, Kids' WB! has commited to airing 13 episodes. http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6477820.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Lookin good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted September 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 I'm glad they went with the Peter in high school thing. That's the time in his life that interests me the most. He was a nerd that got picked on, but they always show him as a cool guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mull Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 They had the trailer up awhile ago on Marvel.com for it and it looed sweet then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted October 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 4Kids Takes Over The CW's Saturday Morning Block 4Kids released this announcement today saying they are taking over the Saturday morning block on The CW which is now from Kids' WB!. It currently includes such superhero shows as "The Batman," "Legion of Super Heroes," and "The Spectacular Spider-Man": 4Kids Entertainment, Inc., a global provider of children's entertainment and merchandise licensing, announced today that it has partnered with The CW Network to program its Saturday morning kids block for five years beginning with the 2008-2009 broadcast season. 4Kids will be supplying five hours of children's programming per week to The CW Network for the block, which is broadcast on The CW on Saturday mornings between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. 4Kids will also sell the national commercial advertising in The CW Network's kids block. "We are delighted to be in business with The CW and secure distribution of 4Kids'content for the next five broadcast seasons," said Alfred R. Kahn, 4Kids Entertainment's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We have had tremendous success over the years collaborating with CW Network partner Warner Bros., to whom we licensed 4Kids' hit TV series and movies such as Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh! We think The CW's outstanding affiliate lineup and young target demographic make the network a perfect fit for our programming and business initiatives," said Kahn. "The last number of years have seen significant consolidation in the world of Kids' programming," said John Maatta, Chief Operating Officer, The CW. "It is important to us to continue to present young viewers with quality entertainment choices on free-over-the-air television. This is a great transaction for both The CW and 4Kids Entertainment. It is especially gratifying to work again with 4Kids, a recognized leader in children's programming, with whom we have shared so much past success. The agreement with 4Kids with its substantial resources and laser-focus in this arena, will position The CW to continue as a leading supplier of kids programming on broadcast television." Under the terms of the deal, The CW and 4Kids will share in national ad revenue from the block, with the network's share of revenue to be applied against a guarantee to be paid by 4Kids to The CW. 4Kids and The CW will work closely to maximize the ratings and economic success of the block. "We have tremendous faith in Saturday morning kids television, and with this deal we've renewed our commitment to remain a major player in children's entertainment," said Norman Grossfeld, President of 4Kids' subsidiary 4Kids Productions. "We look forward to embracing the fans of Kids WB! and we welcome the opportunity to work with all the production companies, program distributors and advertisers that share our passion for the kids business. We also continue to value our relationship with the Fox Network and its affiliates. Fox recently exercised its option to extend the term of our deal with them through the end of the 2008-2009 broadcast season." Saturday morning cartoons making a comeback? I hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 The premiere of 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' is coming up fast -- Saturday, March 8 at 10:00 a.m. on Kids' WB! on The CW. The series will debut with back-to-back episodes. Check out these summaries of the launch episodes, along with the first episodic image from the show: In "Survival of the Fittest" (10:00 a.m. ET/PT), summer is over for Peter Parker and school's ready to start -- both literally (it's his junior year of high school), and in the real world of crime-fighting -- as Spider-Man faces his first real challenge (The Enforcers) and his first real super-villain (Vulture). Peter Parker is voiced by actor/musician Josh Keaton, and Robert Englund ("A Nightmare on Elm Street") voices Vulture. Victor Cook directed the script, which was written by Greg Weisman. In "Interactions" (10:30 a.m. ET/PT), Peter Parker and Spider-Man both try to make connections. Nerdy Pete attempts to tutor the popular Liz Allan, while Spidey reaches out to stop a new menace: Electro. Alanna Ubach ("Legally Blonde," "Waiting") and popular video game and voiceover specialist Crispin Freeman provide the voices of Liz Allan and Electro, respectively. Troy Adomitis directed the script by Kevin Hopps. http://www.comics2film.com/index.php?a=story&b=31214 Robert England is perfect for Vulture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Amen to that. Couldn't pick anyone better if I had a year to think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 To hear the theme song, go here and click on the story tab. I hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mull Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I actually really liked the theme once it got about half way through, also I thought the first two episodes were a great start to the series in establishing characters and storys. Although I wasnt really digging the baddy in number 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Though Electro was kind of lame, I liked that he's not a "I'm going to use my powers to rob banks" villain... yet. He's simply pissed off at Kurt Connors for not being able to cure him, and at Spider-Man for instantly assuming he was a bad guy. Overall, I loved the first two episodes. If I have time, I plan on writing reviews for the site this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joker's Groupie Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I agree with you on the Electro thing he looked LAME my 3 year old brother could have designed a better Electro. Although, I have a few knitpicks 1) isn't Liz Allen a blond?2) Isn't Liz a Caucasian?3) can anybody else stand Liz's accent When electro fell and landed on the grass shouldn't the grass catch on fireLiz texts superfast NOBODY can type that fast 6) No teen talks like Liz in real life 7) Vulture is flatout retarted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 This 'toon is taking the Ultimate Spider-Man approach, where anything (save the core idea) can be changed. Eddie Brock wasn't Peter's high school chum in the comics, but here they have a friendly past. Gwen wasn't smart enough to intern at a laboratory, but by making her that way in the cartoon it will provide more tension between her and Peter. And, yeah, Liz was white in the comics, and here... well... okay, that changed to diversify the cartoon and adds nothing to the overall experience. Ignoring that, most of the changes made this an awesome show that's different enough from the comics so that it doesn't feel tired. There's a nice blend of the core Marvel Universe, the Ultimate U and new material to make this its own, exciting universe. Best of all, the animation looks just like Scott "Atomic Robo" Wegener's style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joker's Groupie Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 This 'toon is taking the Ultimate approach I wish they took the ultimate Electro look Electro looks retarted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Best of all, the animation looks just like Scott "Atomic Robo" Wegener's style. *Grabs copy of Atomic Robo* Uh huh...nope...nope...not seeing any ridiculous looking fish eyes on any human beings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Are you knocking the cartoon or Atomic Robo...? Choose your answer wisely. Anyway, look at Wegener's people, then look at the non-costumed people in the cartoon. There's a similarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I have to agree with the fish-eyed thing; it didn't seem right for a Spider-Man cartoon. Same with the shoe-shaped noses. But I'm sure it's just a matter of me getting used to it. So far the series is starting pretty decently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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