The Official "The Spectacular Spider-Man" News & Rumor Thread (Spoilers), Part 3

[James Harvey]

Curious to see what the new animated Spider-Man series will be like? Check out this thread for all the latest news and updates on the newest animated incarnation of everyone's favorite Web-Slinger! The Spectacular Spider-Man debuts in 2008!


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Related Threads:
-The Official "The Spectacular Spider-Man" News & Discussion Thread (Spoilers) (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=184953)
-The Official "The Spectacular Spider-Man" News & Discussion Thread (Spoilers), Part 2 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=193015)

[Stu]

Hasbro has stated that we should be hearing more from them regarding the show's action figures shortly. Perhaps that'll be our first means of viewing some of the character designs, much like what happened with Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes.

[Sonic_Eclipse]

Meh, I haven't purchased a toy for awhile (besides the occasional Sonic toy every now and then), but I just can't see these designs working for toys, just like Transformers Animated, it just won't work without looking like a FisherPrice toy.

Don't get me wrong, I can't wait for this show to come out, it looks great. But when it comes to toys like Spider-Man, I like them to look as close to the comics as possible.

[Pepperidge]

So, based on the fact that nobody has said anything about it yet, I'm guessing that that Wal-Mart exclusive "trailer" for Spectacular Spider-Man was just the same trailer that was released months ago?

[veemonjosh]

BTW, James, could you fix the link on your final post in the previous version of this discussion? You accidentally linked to a locked topic.

It might be a good idea to fix it for archival reasons.

[JLU Dude]

Meh, I haven't purchased a toy for awhile (besides the occasional Sonic toy every now and then), but I just can't see these designs working for toys, just like Transformers Animated, it just won't work without looking like a FisherPrice toy.

Don't get me wrong, I can't wait for this show to come out, it looks great. But when it comes to toys like Spider-Man, I like them to look as close to the comics as possible.

I'm not sure that these would end up looking like Fisher-Price toys. They're not as...warpped as the new animated Transformers designs, but they could end up looking like FP toys. I'll have to see them before deciding on collecting them myself.

[Batman]

When is the official release date ?

[Captain Highwind]

The other day I was thinking, "Thomas Fireheart seems like a Weisman-type character; sort of a Xanatos-beast hybrid..."

I would be disappointed if he doesn't end up on the show sooner or later. I'm hoping for season two.

[batsy2]

here is news from the site that must not be named

The Black Cat will be appearing in Kids' WB!'s upcoming Spectacular Spider-Man animated series. The character will be featured during the final arc of episodes among the group of 13. The stories will introduce the black suit.
i knew she would appear bout time

[The New Titans]

Black Cat will be appearing in Kids' WB!'s upcoming Spectacular Spider-Man animated series. The character will be featured during the final arc of episodes among the group of 13. The stories will introduce the black suit.
This is original. I still think they should have saved for the second season, but, Weisman knows what he's doing.

[batsy2]

This is original. I still think they should have saved for the second season, but, Weisman knows what he's doing.
indeed he does i wonder after release several dvds with 3 episodes maybe they'll release season volume 1 containg the first 13 episodes and volume 2 the last 13 episodes of season 1

[Captain Highwind]

I liked the Black Cat/Black Spider Costume era of the eighties, so this will be fun.

I just wish it was more than a few episodes. ...And that Venom was next season. (Although that blurb kind of suggests that he will be, so I might get my request.)

[MoltenMan]

I'm wandering is when Peter is wearing the black symbiote costume,that he becomes Black Cats's boyfriend and dumps MJ.Byt then when he takes it off Black Cat becomes a villain after Peter rejects her.

[W.C.Reaf]

News from the site that must not be named:

Quentin Beck will be appearing in Kids' WB!'s upcoming Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.

Thoughts?

[Caswin]

Thoughts?Only happy ones. :)

Personally, I'd have him making a "Fin Fang Foom" movie starring a guy who just happens to be voice-acted by Christopher Hammond and gets a brief, Stan Lee-cameo-style meeting with Spider-Man. But that's just me.

[Pepperidge]

News from the site that must not be named:

Quentin Beck will be appearing in Kids' WB!'s upcoming Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.

Thoughts?

Interesting that they mention Beck but not Mysterio for season 1. Guess they're really serious about building motivations for villains before they become villains.

[batsy2]

News from the site that must not be named:

Quentin Beck will be appearing in Kids' WB!'s upcoming Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.

Thoughts?

Mysterio is defintley going to appear probably in season 2 this show is going to be a smash hit since their doing this like in the comics

[MoltenMan]

Mysterio was probably gonna be in season 2,but now that season 1 has 26 episodes,Mysterio will probably show up sometime after episode 13.

[The New Titans]

Quentin Beck will be appearing in Kids' WB!'s upcoming Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.

OH YES! MYSTERIO IS BACK!

[batsy2]

maybe black suited spider-man will beat the living crap out of Mysterio because he is sick of him wearing a fish bowl for a head:p

[LUNARWOLF22]

i would like to see venom+carnage fight spiderman+black cat

[batsy2]

i would like to see venom+carnage fight spiderman+black cat
now theres any idea for season 2 that would be an interesting fight like batman and robin vs Joker and harley quinn in The Batman sweet

[Spider-Man]

Based on the press releases I think both seasons are still 13 episodes. So we have at least 26 episodes coming to us so far. Each season is divided into little mini-arcs where while every episode is accessible there will be plot points that carry throughout. I think this is a great approach to the season and I hope it proves to be successful. Looking forward to real news soon.

[batsy2]

news from the site that must not be named
Doc Bromwell will be appearing in Kids' WB!'s upcoming The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series

[M.O.D.O.K.]

news from the site that must not be named

Doc Bromwell will be appearing in Kids' WB!'s upcoming The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series


Sorry for my ignorance, but who was Bromwell again?

[Tempest]

All I care about is guest heroes/villians for this series at this point. I'm basically sick of Spider-Man (Wolverine, Hulk, FF as well) and all the overexposure he gets. Also the last thing I want is Spider-origin stories and reimagined ones. Young or old we ALL know the dossier drill on both Spidey and his rogues by now. MOVE ON to some contemporary stuff and themes. EVOLVE, don't back peddle. It's a safe bet that 90% of the audience has seen the other Spider-Man series and movies. It's also safe the same% is up to speed on all the Spider-history and don't need the redundancy retells.

I'm yawning just thinking about it because I just know they will rehash the origin tedium ad nauseam once again wasting valuable episode space.:sad:

[Spider-Man]

Anyway, back on topic, I am thrilled that they are including some of the Ultimate Spider-Man cast in this which makes me wonder which direction their Green Goblin will take, either the classic version or the "monster" version from the comics. I assume with Weisman we will see the classic version.

[M.O.D.O.K.]

All I care about is guest heroes/villians for this series at this point. I'm basically sick of Spider-Man (Wolverine, Hulk, FF as well) and all the overexposure he gets. Also the last thing I want is Spider-origin stories and reimagined ones. Young or old we ALL know the dossier drill on both Spidey and his rogues by now. MOVE ON to some contemporary stuff and themes. Evolve don't back peddle it's a safe bet that 90% of the audience has seen the other Spider-Man series and movies. It's safe the same% is up to speed on all the history and don't need the redundancy retells.

I'm yawning just thinking about it because I just know they will rehash the origin tedium ad nauseam once again wasting valuable episode space.:sad:

You DO know that an "origin" episode hasn't been announced yet, right? The series will start months after Peter becomes Spider-Man, and meets his new enemies for the first time. They won't plan to show an actual origin until much later, like in a flashback or something.


Anyway, back on topic, I am thrilled that they are including some of the Ultimate Spider-Man cast in this which makes me wonder which direction their Green Goblin will take, either the classic version or the "monster" version from the comics. I assume with Weisman we will see the classic version.

I actually once had an idea that involved combining both versions, but Weisman will probably use the classic one.

[Rud]

Anyway, back on topic, I am thrilled that they are including some of the Ultimate Spider-Man cast in this which makes me wonder which direction their Green Goblin will take, either the classic version or the "monster" version from the comics. I assume with Weisman we will see the classic version.

Id prefer the original goblin over mutant monster. orginal has more capabilities, like being human and interacting with humans better.

[JLU Dude]

I like the Ultimate version, visually, but I have to agree that Weisman's probably going classic. Especially as Ultimate Goblin throws actual fireballs and the trailer had pumpkin bombs.


I actually once had an idea that involved combining both versions, but Weisman will probably use the classic one.

That sounds pretty interesting. I'd like to hear about this.:)

[Wonderwall]

\Especially as Ultimate Goblin throws actually fireballs and the trailer had pumpkin bombs.


Screaming pumpkin bombs no less

[desi]

Ultimate goblin is way better. The pink and green costume is pretty cheesy...and it only becomes cheesier with the pumpkin bombs.


Id prefer the original goblin over mutant monster. orginal has more capabilities, like being human and interacting with humans better.
Ultimate goblin can turn into his human self whenever he wants.

[MoltenMan]

Ultimate goblins suck,it kinda messes up the Lizard villain since he is a monster type villain.And the Ultimate goblins look too much like the Hulk.It's like making Venom into a an armor suit that some guy wears,it changes everything big time,and ruins it.

[JLU Dude]

Ultimate goblins suck,it kinda messes up the Lizard villain since he is a monster type villain.And the Ultimate goblins look too much like the Hulk.It's like making Venom into a an armor suit that some guy wears,it changes everything big time,and ruins it.

I'm sorry, but the Man-Wolf, Vermin, and to a lesser extend Molten Man are also "monster type villains" and do they take from the Lizard? No, they don't. Because they're all different. I agree that Ultimate Goblin being a bit Hulk-ish is a little too much, but he doesn't take away from the Lizard. Green Goblin's still an ass.

[stephane dumas]

I wonder if there will be some super-heroes guest stars in the upcoming Spider-man series just like The Ant, Hulk, Namor and She-hulk who guest starred in the 2006 FF cartoon? I guess Daredavil, Ghost Rider will appear.

The main inconvienent of having the latest Marvel heroes done by differents animation studios, the difficulty to do some good "crossover", imagine some moments between Spidey and Johnny Storm in a animated series ;)

[Captain Highwind]

Sorry for my ignorance, but who was Bromwell again?

I didn't know either. Apparently he was May's physician in the early comics.

Now thinking about it, this is the guy responsible for putting the idea in Peter's mind that revealing his secret i.d. to May would give her a heart attack.

Still, wow. This character's about as vague as one can get.

[M.O.D.O.K.]

I like the Ultimate version, visually, but I have to agree that Weisman's probably going classic. Especially as Ultimate Goblin throws actual fireballs and the trailer had pumpkin bombs.



That sounds pretty interesting. I'd like to hear about this.:)

Basically, it would be Norman Osborn, portrayed as corrupt businessman like the Ultimate Universe. Since his company is going bankrupt (also borrowing a bit from the movie) he tests an experimental drug on himself that would increase human intellect and enhance his strength, agility, etc. However, the drug turns him into a mindless, dangerous monster like in Ultimate, and goes on a murderous rampage. However, he's not as big as the Ultimate version, and does not shoot fire balls. He is also the first supervillain Spider-Man fights, but manages to escape.

The next morning, Osborn awakes and has no memory of becoming a monster. However, as the first season goes, he hears about this monster dubbed "Green Goblin", and realizes he became that goblin. He obsessions in how to find a way into turning himself into the Green Goblin again, since the drug slowly starts driving him insane. At the season finale, his company does become bankrupt, which makes Osborn snap, and takes on the Green Goblin identity, but this time, conciously. He uses his monstrous appearance as the goblin to hide his identity, now that he can change into both forms as much as he likes, and now can control himself as the Green Goblin, rather than a mindless beast. Along with his superstength and increased intellect, he also uses his company's top-secret high-tech equipment, like the glider and pumpkin bombs, to start his vendetta against rival companies, and eventually, terrorizes all of New York.

This shows I have WAY too much time in my hands.:sweat:

[Rud]

I wonder if there will be some super-heroes guest stars in the upcoming Spider-man series just like The Ant, Hulk, Namor and She-hulk who guest starred in the 2006 FF cartoon? I guess Daredavil, Ghost Rider will appear.

The main inconvienent of having the latest Marvel heroes done by differents animation studios, the difficulty to do some good "crossover", imagine some moments between Spidey and Johnny Storm in a animated series ;)


I hope not, this new show shouldnt be bombarded with all these "not as good as Spider Man Marvel characters"

(i enjoyed the spiderman storys alot more than all the other Marvel Guys)

[JLU Dude]

Basically, it would be Norman Osborn, portrayed as corrupt businessman like the Ultimate Universe. Since his company is going bankrupt (also borrowing a bit from the movie) he tests an experimental drug on himself that would increase human intellect and enhance his strength, agility, etc. However, the drug turns him into a mindless, dangerous monster like in Ultimate, and goes on a murderous rampage. However, he's not as big as the Ultimate version, and does not shoot fire balls. He is also the first supervillain Spider-Man fights, but manages to escape.

The next morning, Osborn awakes and has no memory of becoming a monster. However, as the first season goes, he hears about this monster dubbed "Green Goblin", and realizes he became that goblin. He obsessions in how to find a way into turning himself into the Green Goblin again, since the drug slowly starts driving him insane. At the season finale, his company does become bankrupt, which makes Osborn snap, and takes on the Green Goblin identity, but this time, conciously. He uses his monstrous appearance as the goblin to hide his identity, now that he can change into both forms as much as he likes, and now can control himself as the Green Goblin, rather than a mindless beast. Along with his superstength and increased intellect, he also uses his company's top-secret high-tech equipment, like the glider and pumpkin bombs, to start his vendetta against rival companies, and eventually, terrorizes all of New York.

This shows I have WAY too much time in my hands.:sweat:

A friend and I would talk on AIM on what we'd do if we did Marvel cartoons & a frequent subject is Spider-Man and that sounds a lot like the route we'd go with Green Goblin, except that we'd keep the throwing fireballs
thing and have him as the Goblin as smart as Osborn ala the classic comics and Ultimate GG's appearance after his initial one. Guess that proves we have too much time on our hands, too.:anime: :sweat:

[batsy2]

heres news from the site that can't be named
Anna Watson will be appearing in Kids WB's upcoming Spectacular Spider-Man
animated series including the series premiere

[LUNARWOLF22]

that would be coool

[M.O.D.O.K.]

A friend and I would talk on AIM on what we'd do if we did Marvel cartoons & a frequent subject is Spider-Man and that sounds a lot like the route we'd go with Green Goblin, except that we'd keep the throwing fireballs
thing and have him as the Goblin as smart as Osborn ala the classic comics and Ultimate GG's appearance after his initial one. Guess that proves we have too much time on our hands, too.:anime: :sweat:

That's comic book worship for ya.:) And I also came up with ideas for other villains, but that's for another day in another thread.

[LUNARWOLF22]

i think it would be cool if
spiderman+wolverne vs predator+aliean

[screw on head]

As a general reminder for this thread: Please keep your posts about The Spectacular Spider-Man and not on off-topic impossible situations. Thanks!

[kid rabbit]

in responce to man-wolf 'ult'goben and vermen not taking away from the lizard they barly appear really how many times have you seen the man-wolf

[ROBOTRON]

:sweat: - With the recent news about the demise of Kids WB...whats gonna happen to this toon? If Kids WB goes out...will 4 Kids pick it up since they will eventually pick up where KidsWB left off? I very worried about this as I really want this toon to see the light of day.

[W.C.Reaf]

Spidey is a popular merchandise so I'm sure someone will want to pick it up.

I just hope they don't make any changes to it and force the creative team to do stuff with the property they don't want to.

[Rud]

that sounds like something 4kids would do.

[creativerealms]

that sounds like something 4kids would do.

Very true yet even if Spider-Man does end up on ether 4kids TV next fall I expect Greg Weisman to fight with 4kids the same way Peter Laird is with the Turtles, and do all he can to keep Spiderman more the way he wants it. Only differences is (and a huge one) is Greg is Not Spider-Man's creator like Laird is for the Turtles and Marvel might not be a willing to back Greg up as Mirage is to side with Laird every step of the way.

[The New Titans]

Very true yet even if Spider-Man does end up on ether 4kids TV next fall I expect Greg Weisman to fight with 4kids the same way Peter Laird is with the Turtles, and do all he can to keep Spiderman more the way he wants it. Only differences is (and a huge one) is Greg is Not Spider-Man's creator like Laird is for the Turtles and Marvel might not be a willing to back Greg up as Mirage is to side with Laird every step of the way.

Sad but true.

[Spider-Man]

Seeing as how this cartoon is being produced by Sony I don't think we have anything to worry about 4Kids interfering. Besides these are also being created with the DVDs in mind so I think that if these episodes are somehow butchered when they air on network television we'll be able to get the complete version on DVD. I don't think there's a single thing to worry about.

[LUNARWOLF22]

if sony is producing it what station will it air on

[Master Toon]

If 4Kids rejects the show this may be a sign, a sign that it wasn't meant to be. :(

[Captain Highwind]

I thought we already freaked out over the 4Kids possible scenarios in the last thread...

[Miyamoto Musashi]

The 90's animated series is better in art and seems more related to the comics in a beautiful way, I loved the fact that Gwen was scarce in the animated series and that Felecia's mother is responsible for Doc Ock.

This new one has sketches simialar to those of "the batman" animated series wich I don't like that much, the costume is simialar to the one of Peter Parkers ninja suit in "Legend of the Spider Clan", so as his body figure. The costume colors are like Pete's costume in the classic animated series.

I certainly hope this one wouldn't be such a dissapointment like the 3rd movie, I'm really looking forward to see it

[Spider-Man]

This new one has sketches simialar to those of "the batman" animated series wich I don't like that much, the costume is simialar to the one of Peter Parkers ninja suit in "Legend of the Spider Clan", so as his body figure. The costume colors are like Pete's costume in the classic animated series.

I certainly hope this one wouldn't be such a dissapointment like the 3rd movie, I'm really looking forward to see itI think the art style is going to allow for some really fluid animation. It's a fun style I think and should work for the series. I am really starting to think this will be the best Spider-Man cartoon to date.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

I don't know about the new one beside telling you it's positively better than the MTV Spider-Man, but none of the shows managed to do as good as 1981 solo in keeping his story related to the comic books with only little stupid romance with his first GF ever

[GregX]

Not too long ago, I had lunch with Greg Weisman, got to see his office where he's producing it, and, I can't get specific, but a few of the villain designs were on the walls. They look good, some a little different than I expected, but they look good.

[Spider-Man]

A few days back the site that cannot be named said that Flash Thompson will appear within the first two episodes of The Spectacular Spider-Man.

[The New Titans]

A few days back the site that cannot be named said that Flash Thompson will appear within the first two episodes of The Spectacular Spider-Man.

Good! It's nice to see an Ultimate Spider-Man-like take on the Spider-Man myth.

[Wonderwall]

Good! It's nice to see an Ultimate Spider-Man-like take on the Spider-Man myth.

Not sure where you get that, Flash has always been involved early in SPider Man comics, 616 or Ultimate.

[The New Titans]

Not sure where you get that, Flash has always been involved early in SPider Man comics, 616 or Ultimate.

I mean by a new reimagining of the Spider-Man comics.

[Wonderwall]

I mean by a new reimagining of the Spider-Man comics.

I still dont see how you can make that assumption, when the line just reads as Flash showing up within the first 2 episodes. Maybe I'm missing something.

[That's Mr.idiot]

I mean by a new reimagining of the Spider-Man comics.


From what I heard there sticking to the Lee/Ditko/Romita era with some later developments and only a small splash of Ultimate.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

What's in use from the ultimate version besides of having:
Pete in high school and his school mates include:
1-Harry Osbourne 2-Mary Jane Watson 3-Gwendolyn Stacy

And having eddy brock as his friend and an early Venom?

I hope Edward is a college student in this show

[Cypher Rage]

What's in use from the ultimate version besides of having:
Pete in high school and his school mates include:
1-Harry Osbourne 2-Mary Jane Watson 3-Gwendolyn Stacy

And having eddy brock as his friend and an early Venom?

I hope Edward is a college student in this show

I've heard that the character Kenny "King" Kong will be part of the supporting cast in the new Spidey show, and I know that he's from the Ultimate Universe.

[That's Mr.idiot]

What's in use from the ultimate version besides of having:
Pete in high school and his school mates include:
1-Harry Osbourne 2-Mary Jane Watson 3-Gwendolyn Stacy

And having eddy brock as his friend and an early Venom?

I hope Edward is a college student in this show

Well Peter started out in High School in the Ditko/Lee era to. The difference being he actually aged and didn't stay 16 forever like in Ultimate. Kong so far is the only Ultimate addition. Anyways who wants Ultimate anyways?! Hulk Goblin *shudder*

[creativerealms]

I hope each season is a year (Oh two years now that the first season is 26 episodes long instead of 13) and Spider-man ages for a while like he did in 616 rather then remaining a teanager the whole time like in Ultimate. Way too much is happening in a short period of time in USM.

[Caswin]

I hope each season is a year (Oh two years now that the first season is 26 episodes long instead of 13) and Spider-man ages for a while like he did in 616 rather then remaining a teanager the whole time like in Ultimate. Way too much is happening in a short period of time in USM.Actually, Greg said that season one would stretch from early September to late November, if I'm not mistaken.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

I know he started spiderman in high school, but gwen, MJ and Harry haven't met Pete before college in the 616 mainstream amazing Spiderman

[That's Mr.idiot]

I know he started spiderman in high school, but gwen, MJ and Harry haven't met Pete before college in the 616 mainstream amazing Spiderman

It's not nessarily following Ultimate. They really just want Peter to be in High School and be able to have his supporting cast without having to wait until season 3 to use them. Gwen based on her design looks like she'll be far from her Ultimate counterpart. Mary Jane looks like she'll be the glamour girl she was in the 616 and Harry looks more like the bow tie wearing Harry he was in the Ditko/Lee days.

[Stu]

From the site that shall not be named

The Chameleon will be a villain in Kids' WB!'s upcoming The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.

Comments?

There are also rumours over at the www.superherohype.com boards that a "Sneek Peek" of the show will air this weekend. Perhaps the Comic-Con trailer again?

[That's Mr.idiot]

From the site that shall not be named

The Chameleon will be a villain in Kids' WB!'s upcoming The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.

Comments?

Not surprising really.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

Is there going to be "Will O' the Wisp"? That's one great villian with no original villainy intentions in origin but developed some during his super human time before making Tarantula inhuman

[James Harvey]

A new press release has been issued for the licensing of the show, as seen below:

SPIDER-MAN MERCHANDISING L.P. BUILDS MOMENTUM FOR NEW ANIMATED SERIES THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN, SIGNING NEXT MAJOR WAVE OF LICENSING PARTNERS

New Partners Including Hallmark, AME, KIDdesigns, Mad Engine and Mega Brands, On Board To Create Products Inspired By New Spider-Man Animated Series Set, to Debut on Kids¹ WB! on the CW Network in 2008

The latest adaptation of Marvel's ever-popular Spider-Man continues to cast a web over the licensing industry as Spider-Man Merchandising L.P. ­ the limited partnership between Sony Pictures Consumer Products Inc. and Marvel Entertainment, Inc. ­ expands the merchandising program for the all-new The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series with new licensees joining the impressive roster of partners already on-board. The highly-anticipated series will debut in early 2008 as part of the Kids' WB! line-up on The CW Network, the No. 1 rated Saturday morning kids broadcast slate.

Spider-Man Merchandising, L.P. continues to attract some of the biggest names in key categories ­ ranging from toys and apparel to social expressions ­ to develop product lines inspired by The Spectacular Spider-Man. New partners include: Hallmark (social expressions), AME (sleepwear/loungewear), KIDdesigns (electronics), Mad Engine (t-shirts) and Mega Brands (toys). Spider-Man Merchandising, L.P. continues to work on expanding the program with additional licensees.

The Spectacular Spider-Man picks up the original web-slinger's mythology at the beginning of his hero's journey as a not-so-typical 16-year-old entering his junior year of high school. Peter Parker must conceal his secret identity, confront the multi-leveled pressures of teenage life at home and school, and all the while combat even bigger Super Villains than ever before. Based on Marvel Entertainment's popular Super Hero, The Spectacular Spider-Man is produced by Culver Entertainment, a Sony Pictures Television Company.

"The momentum for The Spectacular Spider-Man continues to grow, with licensees eager to sign on," said Paul Gitter, President of Consumer Products for North America, Marvel Entertainment for Spider-Man Merchandising L.P. "We couldn't be more pleased to be working with many of our established partners on new agreements for this highly anticipated series. The tremendous consumer demand for products based on the Spider-Man franchise is undeniable and we are excited to build a merchandising program suited to this new entertainment vehicle that fuels this growing interest."

Spider-Man Merchandising, L.P. recently announced the first wave of licensing partners signed on to support the series, including: Hasbro (master toy licensee), Wear Me Apparel (master apparel), IMT (sporting goods), Fashion Accessory Bazaar (back-to-school and storage), Bendon Publishing (publishing), DecoPac (cake decoration), Giant Merchandising (t-shirts), Berkshire Fashion (headwear, cold weather and hosiery), Fast Forward (back-to-school), and Jay Franco (domestics).

Marvel and Sony Pictures Television have green-lit Culver Entertainment to commence production on an additional 13 half-hour episodes for the series
bringing the current series run to 26 episodes. A major marketing effort by Kids WB!, Sony Pictures Television and Marvel designed to maximize consumer awareness of the series and drive tune-in is underway.

A leader in children¹s programming, Kids' WB! continues to be a unique destination for kids. Kids' WB!, now airing on The CW Network, has been the broadcast home for such cornerstone hits as the blockbusters Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!, Emmy® Award-winners Xiaolin Showdown and The Batman, culturally diverse series Jackie Chan Adventures and ¡Mucha Lucha! Gigante, and breakout hits Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get A Clue! and Legion of Super Heroes, among other favorites. Kids and their parents can find more information about Kids¹ WB! programming online at www.KidsWB.com.

[batsy2]

i just saw a new clip on kids wb this morning it showed spidey fallowing vulture which his costume is not green but red and silver like a vulture should look like it looks promising

[That's Mr.idiot]

i just saw a new clip on kids wb this morning it showed spidey fallowing vulture which his costume is not green but red and silver like a vulture should look like it looks promising



Wow I'm starting to doubt this show more and more.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

From your description he's more dressed like one of the vulturions from web of spiderman

[kid rabbit]

I got a teen titans vibe from that clip which isn't such a bad thing

[R-Taco]

Wow I'm starting to doubt this show more and more.

You're doubting this show...because the Vulture is wearing a different color?

[That's Mr.idiot]

You're doubting this show...because the Vulture is wearing a different color?


it's one more thing among a bunch of things. Electro is getting a costume change,Eddie and Peter are friends,Gwen's a nerd,Conners has a cybernetic arm.

I'll give this show the benfit of a doubt until it airs but I don't think it's going to be a classic

[Razor]

it's one more thing among a bunch of things. Electro is getting a costume change,Eddie and Peter are friends,Gwen's a nerd,Conners has a cybernetic arm.

I'll give this show the benfit of a doubt until it airs but I don't think it's going to be a classic

No successful comic adaptation never pulled itself off without changing things.

[Rud]

hey, uh, will the King Pin be making an appearence in this series?

oh yeah, Peter and Brock being friends is BS, whats next Wolverine beings Sebertooths friend in Wolverine and the X-man

[Miyamoto Musashi]

hey, uh, will the King Pin be making an appearence in this series?

oh yeah, Peter and Brock being friends is BS, whats next Wolverine beings Sebertooths friend in Wolverine and the X-man
In the ultimate universe Pete and Eddy jr are childhood friends and thier fathers are work partners. But about Wolverine I think Jean might change thier bodies like in the comics of ultimate spiderman.
I don't doubt his appearance cause KingPin appeared in almost every animate series

[GregX]

Kingpin falls under the Daredevil license, which Fox has. Sony doesn't. No Kingpin... at least in the first season.

[Andrew T. Hingson]

Kingpin falls under the Daredevil license, which Fox has. Sony doesn't. No Kingpin... at least in the first season.

The King Pin appeared in Sony's CGI Spider-Man series so I don't think the Dare Devil license is a problem actually. But I'm pretty sure King Pin can't appear in Spider-Man movies because of that license.

[GregX]

The King Pin appeared in Sony's CGI Spider-Man series so I don't think the Dare Devil license is a problem actually. But I'm pretty sure King Pin can't appear in Spider-Man movies because of that license.

Greg Weisman is a friend of mine, I heard this straight from him.

[Stu]

Kingpin is indeed off limits to Spider-Man movies (Raimi apprantly expressed interest in using him in Spider-Man 2 - if you remember, The Kingpin debuted in Spider-Man #50, the famous "Spider-Man No More!" storyline from which the film was based).

Perhaps Sony purchased the rights to use him for Spider-Man: The New Animated Series but didn't for Spectacular. Then again, there seems to be some disputes over which characters could be used in S: TNAS. In the DVD commentary, Audu Paden notes that they weren't allowed to use Kraven in The Sword Of Shikata, but he appeared in the outstanding two part finale Mind Games.

[W.C.Reaf]

News from "the site we can't name"

In a new promotional spot on Saturday morning, Kids' WB! unveiled the animated look of the Vulture for next year's The Spectacular Spider-Man series.
The Vulture figures to be the villain in the show's first episode, tentatively titled "Survival of the Fittest" and written by Greg Weisman.
In the episode, Adrian Toomes is an older scientist who claims that Oscorp has stolen his flying technology. Norman Osborn and Otto Octavius are also featured.
The Vulture will also appear later in the first season, The Continuum has learned, perhaps as part of a Sinister Six that was teased at Comic-Con International.
The spot that aired Saturday also revealed that, through an apparent artistic choice, the size of Spider-Man's eyeholes will change to reflect emotion.
The Spectacular Spider-Man is targeted for a March launch on Kids' WB!.

They've also got images from the new promo up there as well. Still no word on it being uploaded online yet.

Comments?

[Captain Highwind]

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1484/spidey9zk8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1382/spidey4di4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Looks like his late nineties metal design, only red.

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5340/spidey1hb7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I'm guessing this ad isn't very long...?

[Joe Wagner]

hey, uh, will the King Pin be making an appearence in this series?

oh yeah, Peter and Brock being friends is BS, whats next Wolverine beings Sebertooths friend in Wolverine and the X-man

As someone already mentioned - Peter and Eddie were childhood friends in the Ultimate universe. Also, there would be some standard for Wolvie and Sabertooth being friends as they were best friends for much of time they served in the Weapon X project together.

-Joe!

[GregX]

You mean... actual vulture colors? NOT bright green?

but... that makes sense!

[Rud]

so can anyone tell me what "the site that cant be named" is?

[Antiyonder]

You mean... actual vulture colors? NOT bright green?

Blasphemy. I'll have to send the Gargoyles after the production crew for this.


but... that makes sense!

Probably for the best, so the green color isn't redundant anyway (Refering of course to Mystero and Electro).

[Jacob T. Paschal]

You mean... actual vulture colors? NOT bright green?

but... that makes sense!

That would explain why the world around me is melting...


*Head blows up*

[Shantosh9500]

I'm thinking they are going for this look:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/Shantosh9500/004.jpg

[Captain Highwind]

I hope they go with that cover's version of Black Cat. =D

[Pepperidge]

Probably for the best, so the green color isn't redundant anyway (Refering of course to Mystero and Electro).

And the Scorpion. And the Lizard. And Doc Ock. And the Green Goblin.

I think the most visually striking (for better or worse) aspect of the 90s series was just how green all the villains were. I hope this means they'll be going for more variety in this show.

[Rud]

hey, will the Hobgoblin be appearing in the spectacular spiderman, i thought he was realy cool in Spiderman TAS.

[GregX]

hey, will the Hobgoblin be appearing in the spectacular spiderman, i thought he was realy cool in Spiderman TAS.

Well, the Green Goblin will be in it, but I would not be surprised in the slightest if the Hobgoblin eventually pops up. But, I wouldn't expect him right away.

I also hope it's Roderick Kingsley, as Macendale was a petty thug.

[Captain Highwind]

He was fun as the Jack O' Lantern.

[That's Mr.idiot]

as much as I like Hobby I don't see him appearing. He's basically a GG substitute.

[Captain Highwind]

Challenge: I wonder how much Goblin history Weisman can fit into this series? >=D

[KAW]

I'm thinking they are going for this look:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/Shantosh9500/004.jpg
I'm really liking the new look of The Vuture, of course The Vulture was never one of my favorite Spidey villains. But this black and red costume looks a bit more menancing and dare I say Vulture-like. Then again, most of Spider-Man's villains wore green, it's like they had their own gang colors or something. Cool look, I hope the writing is up to par.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

To who ever called Jason Phillips Mcendale a thug: The role of a common thug was perfect for that series. It's better that they made him a simple thug instead of his terrorist alter ego of the comics

[Hypestyle]

...I hope the writers' strike doesn't significantly delay production on the show...

[The New Titans]

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1484/spidey9zk8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1382/spidey4di4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Looks like his late nineties metal design, only red.

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5340/spidey1hb7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I'm guessing this ad isn't very long...?

Very menacing! Easily the coolest looking Vulture yet! I wonder who's going to voice him...

I also like the explanation for his motive, it's much better than the comic book one!

[creativerealms]

Actually it makes sense to change the coloring of some of Spiderman's villains costumes. As already stated too many greens. Vulture has actual Vulture colors for once and the design us still quite good.

Of course being a big greg Weisman fan I have high hopes for this show.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

Very menacing! Easily the coolest looking Vulture yet! I wonder who's going to voice him...

I also like the explanation for his motive, it's much better than the comic book one!
As far as what I learned about the show your right in that point

[leftblank]

Show is looking really good.

[KAW]

They've been showing that new Spidey vs. The Vulture promo for a few weeks now on KidsWB, is this somewhere online, so I can take a gander at it?

[Bones Justice]

I think the show looks interesting. I can only hope we will see Spidey punch somebody soon, though. All of the previews I've seen (including the one after The Batman) have Spidey doing anything but punching a bad guy.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

I think the show looks interesting. I can only hope we will see Spidey punch somebody soon, though. All of the previews I've seen (including the one after The Batman) have Spidey doing anything but punching a bad guy.
What is that one? Describe it please

[Hypestyle]

hmm.. glad that gwen and harry are in this animated series..

[Bowles]

In response to the writer's strike comment, that shouldn't have an effect on this whatsoever as I understand it - animation writers are part of a different union. There's been some bickering over the WGA reportedly trying to do other unions' negotiations for them and take animation/reality writers under their wing. But maybe I'm wrong, I dunno. I imagine this has been answered somewhere else but I didn't see it in the thread.

[KAW]

The extended Promo of the new Spidey toon is up.

http://www.kidswb.com/kids/video (http://www.kidswb.com/kids/video)

[Captain Highwind]

Yay, mercenary side characters.

[desi]

Did I just see the Enforcers? On the dull side, the Vulture's haircut reminds me of Mr. T.

[Spider-Man]

Is it me or is there some reused footage when they show The Vulture at both the start and end of the clip? The animation isn't as strong as I was expecting but it still looks really sharp and I think it's going to be a great series. The actor playing Spider-Man fits perfectly.

[KAW]

They already removed the clip, that was fast.

[Rud]

They already removed the clip, that was fast.

no, i just saw it right now.

[screw on head]

I've yet to see the video up on Kids WB's site, even after checking a few times. Every time I find the thumb wrestling video as the most current video. Hopefully it'll pop back on the site!

[Captain Highwind]

Actually, they've got the clip up, and a smaller version of it with the trailer music, and then the trailer clip split into three parts.

I think I like the background music in this one; fun little guitar riff as he's running across the buildings.

I'm willing to tolerate the Wile E. Coyote whistle as Spidey's falling, but I hope it was just Kids WB injecting sound into the clips like they do their commercials...

EDIT: Not sure if those are a glimpse of Spidey villains or The Batman's when the announcer speaks at the end of the clip, but there is a Viper/Snake-looking character amongst them. Scorpion maybe?

[Xurk]

Thanks for the link! It's been awhile since I watched the old promo, so seeing this new one has reinstated my excitement about this show... I have a feeling it's going to be great!

[Stu]

From the site that shall not be named;

Phineas Mason -- aka the Tinkerer -- will be appearing in Kids' WB!'s The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.

Comments?

Wonderwall, control yourself.

[KAW]

EDIT: Not sure if those are a glimpse of Spidey villains or The Batman's when the announcer speaks at the end of the clip, but there is a Viper/Snake-looking character amongst them. Scorpion maybe?That's The Lizard's tail.

[Wonderwall]

From the site that shall not be named;

Phineas Mason -- aka the Tinkerer -- will be appearing in Kids' WB!'s The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.

Comments?

Wonderwall, control yourself.

That is freakin awesome haha, I knew Greg wouldn't let me down:D

[Stu]

That is freakin awesome haha, I knew Greg wouldn't let me down :D

I'm hoping they use him like they did in the recent Marvel Knights series - someone who helps supervillains upgrade/fix thier suits/weapons/powers and allows them to bid on stolen weaponry/technology.

I thought the bidding was a brilliant idea and find it dissapointing that it's not been used since - then again, the Spider-Man books have been dissapointing for years now.

[Wonderwall]

I wonder if they will tie his origin to Mysterio's like in the original comics. It's not terribly necessary but it would be kind of neat.

[Caswin]

I wonder if they will tie his origin to Mysterio's like in the original comics. It's not terribly necessary but it would be kind of neat.Probably. Given Greg's propensity for setting things and characters up in advance, I wouldn't be surprised if... oh, Gwen Stacy started talking about how great the latest Quentin Beck movie was.

[The New Titans]

Phineas Mason -- aka the Tinkerer -- will be appearing in Kids' WB!'s The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.

Comments?

Okay, does this mean we'll be having a technology episode like The Batman had RPM?

[Miyamoto Musashi]

Never thought the tinkerer would have an animated debut

[desi]

They just updated Spidey's page on Kids' WB website:
http://www.kidswb.com/kids/fall2007-preview-spiderman

It's nothing we haven't already seen but it's worth a glance.

[KAW]

* Glory Grant will appear in Kids' WB!'s The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series, targeted to premiere in March.

[R-Taco]

The animation in that promo looks fantastic, especially considering all the lines on Spidey's outfit (which has always limited animation quality in his animated appearances).

[Miyamoto Musashi]

The animation in that promo looks fantastic, especially considering all the lines on Spidey's outfit (which has always limited animation quality in his animated appearances).
I disagree, in tas and the 1981 solo series the lines were top quality.

As far as I read about it, 2 months from now the show will appear on kids WB. Be well prepared for it.

[ShockDingo]

I've been gone a bit, so please forgive my ignorance, but have we heard which version of ol' Norman they are using? I hope it's the 616 goblin with the medival-ish armor get up he wore in the later comics, I felt that was more intimidating that his original outfit. What about you guys, which look do you hope is used for Green Goblin?

This is what I meant by the armor
http://www.oafe.net/rustin/smrotogob.php
http://www.superherodb.com/profile.php?hero=Green.Goblin

So far I'm liking what we've seen of the vulture, it's a good design in my opinion.

[GregX]

I've been gone a bit, so please forgive my ignorance, but have we heard which version of ol' Norman they are using? I hope it's the 616 goblin with the medival-ish armor get up he wore in the later comics, I felt that was more intimidating that his original outfit. What about you guys, which look do you hope is used for Green Goblin?

This is what I meant by the armor
http://www.oafe.net/rustin/smrotogob.php
http://www.superherodb.com/profile.php?hero=Green.Goblin

So far I'm liking what we've seen of the vulture, it's a good design in my opinion.

I'm pretty sure it's going to be the 616 version. Aside from that, no idea. Greg Weisman won't tell me.

[ShockDingo]

Ah ok cool. Thanks for the speedy reply dude. :)

[KAW]

http://images.entertainmentearth.com/%5CAUTOIMAGES%5CHMV69626Alg.jpg

[ShockDingo]

Hmm... I think I only like the bottom two, something just looks off about these. Venom looks a little too squat and oddly postured, but at least he's defined, I'm not particularly fond of the uber huge blob style some artists draw him in.

[Sonic_Eclipse]

Hmm, the toys are almost exactly as I feared, especially Doc Ock and Venom. Still the show sounds promising.

[KAW]

I like Doc Ock and symbiote Spidey...can't wait to see them animated

[Miyamoto Musashi]

Venom has a real goofy look for the show.
I like his tas figure better

[KAW]

Well now, it is KidsWB, it's meant for a younger audience. Although the nature of Spidey:TAS never led me to believe it was older folks either. They may have looked like the comics, but it was watered down to its very last compound.

[MoltenMan]

Making spider-man too skinny,and Venom to big and blob looking,makes them both look terrible,especially when they are standing next to each other.Doc Ock looks like a retard.

[screw on head]

Doc Ock looks like a retard.
Let's try to be a little more constructive than that. :)

I personally love this look for Doc Ock. He has a practical, old school/retro look about that I really like. Overall these look really nice.

[W.C.Reaf]

No comment.

No matter what I say it doesn't matter because these toys aren't marketed towards me (a 21 year old) they're for the kids.

Thing about toys is that they don't always look like their on screen counter-parts. We'll see things that will probably never make it into the show and a few things that will.

About Venom's body shape: Different artists have different interpretations. If you look back over his appearances in the comics you'll see a lot of different things because of the change of artists. I also guess this is based more on his Ultimate Spider-Man appearance.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

I wish they do the black suit in a later animated show like the comics where after spiderman dumps it he wears a regular clothing black suit especially when first battling Venom.
I don't consider tas being watered down, but he did juggle between a couple of girls and this definitely is for older audience
Doc Ock looks okay, but I prefer to see his tentacles holder covered up.

[Stu]

From the site that shall not be named

Veteran character actor Charles Napier is providing the voice of Montana for Kids' WB!'s upcoming The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.

Napier, 71, has scores of television and film credits, and is known for stern, tough-talking characters, often military types. His live-action credits include Steel, The Incredible Hulk and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.

Napier has used his familiar voice in animation over the last decade. His genre animation roles include Zed in Men in Black and General Hardcastle in Superman and Justice League Unlimited.

Montana is in the first episode of The Spectacular Spider-Man, and a segment from that episode showing him flying a helicopter is featured in the latest promo clip from Kids' WB!. Also look for fellow Enforcers Fancy Dan and Ox.

In other Spider-Man news:

* Kevin Altieri and Michael Goguen are directing episodes for the second set of 13 episodes.

* Marvel Studios' Craig Kyle said that producer Greg Weisman had a convincing pitch for the series.

"Greg came in with a beautiful vision of this show and how he wanted to retell this story that so many of us know from the comics, from the film, from the previous series that had been done," Kyle said.

"And it's really daunting to come in with a character like Spidey and do him right and do him well. I think with our last series (on MTV), we had mixed experiences. We had a wonderful producer, but it really wasn't what we wanted to see when the show was done.

"When Greg came in, he had the whole first 13 laid out and it was captivating and it was exciting and it was true to who Spidey is and what Stan Lee did and those great artists back then."

* The Molten Man will be a villain in the second set of 13 episods.

Comments?

[ShockDingo]

Awesome, thanks for the news Stu, things just keep getting better and better! :)

[Spider-Man]

Thats great! I'm not too sure on the toy designs though. It's unfair to base an opinion of the show's design based on those but if I had to I'd have to say they're hit and miss. I like Doc Ock's design but Venom seems uneven and the blue color hues seems out of place. But the black costume design looks pretty excellent.

[James Harvey]

Kids'WB! has confirmed that The Spectacular Spider-Man will premiere March 8th, 2008 at 10 am (ET).

TV Guide also has a new interview (http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-News-Blog/Todays-News/Spider-Mans-Spectacular/800030835) up with Greg Weisman about the highly-anticipated animated series.

Stay tuned for further updates!

[MoltenMan]

:eek: Holy crap,Molten Man is gonna be in this show.

[Wonderwall]

Where exactly did you read that Molten Man would show up?

[W.C.Reaf]

Where exactly did you read that Molten Man would show up?

He read it a few posts above his.

[Wonderwall]

Crazy, I didn't see that post before..Greg sure is going for the obscure villains that's for true.

[Spider-Man]

Kids'WB! has updated the official Spectacular Spider-Man site and they now have a synopsis for the show:


Witness the original web-slinger's mythology from the beginning! Peter Parker is a not-so-typical high school Junior fresh off an exciting summer engaging common criminals with his new found powers. But now he must conceal his secret idenity as "Spider-Man" while engaging a new level of terror - the muti-leveled pressures of teenage life at home/school while combatting bigger, badder super villains in the real world. Oh what a tangled web he weaves.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

This should be more popular within high school teenage audience, especially since Spiderman was originally created to attract teen audience

[StellaMagic]

Does anyone have a picture of what the Green Goblin will look like in "The Spectacular Spiderman"?

[Rud]

any word on how the shocker will be portrayed?

i realy hope they dont go with they way he is in the ultimate universe cause hes a chump there, hes much more badass in the original universe.

[KAW]

Finished versions of Doc Ock and Venom toys in there finished product form.


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/DarthVader28/doc-ock-figure.gif
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/DarthVader28/venom-figure.gif

[Sonic_Eclipse]

Finished versions of Doc Ock and Venom toys in there finished product form.


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/DarthVader28/doc-ock-figure.gif
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/DarthVader28/venom-figure.gif
Saw these on Kids'WB! today, Doc Ock looks a little better but, I still don't like Venom's design.

[desi]

any word on how the shocker will be portrayed?

i realy hope they dont go with they way he is in the ultimate universe cause hes a chump there, hes much more badass in the original universe.

Look on the bright side, Shocker had more appearances than any villain in that book. And he really got a good design out of it. I would prefer the ultimate shocker than the 616 one.

[M.O.D.O.K.]

Look on the bright side, Shocker had more appearances than any villain in that book. And he really got a good design out of it. I would prefer the ultimate shocker than the 616 one.

My ideal Shocker would be USM's design and 616's badassery.

Anyway, Doc Ock and Venom look good, but the white claws bother me.

[Bowles]

I like the retro Ock, not too sure what I think about Venom. Can't wait for this show, although I'll never be able to watch it - but that's what DVRs are for.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

Shocker from the ultimate universe is funny, I enjoyed knocking him cold many times in the video game and he hardly managed to touch me, I also loved his first meeting with Peter Parker when Pete was in the artificial venom suit that was supposed to be a cure for cancer and enhance the wearers strength.

Doctor Octopus has the original comic books chubby design, I really prefer him if he was like the ultimate and he can mold the top of his tentacle.

I still don't like Venom for this show, he looks a lot like the one from spiderman unlimited, and the claws make me feel I don't want to see his episode. Come to think of it If Peter and Eddy are supposed to be friends in this show, what makes them enemies?

What will you do if for this show they made the comics symbiote? the one that sucks adrenaline and wants a permanent bond with its host?

[W.C.Reaf]

If Peter and Eddy are supposed to be friends in this show, what makes them enemies?

That's obviously going to be a big plot point when the symbiote comes into play.

[Rud]

Look on the bright side, Shocker had more appearances than any villain in that book. And he really got a good design out of it. I would prefer the ultimate shocker than the 616 one.

but hes realy realy weak and pathetic, id rather have a villain that can put spidey on the ropes than one that looks cool.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

but hes realy realy weak and pathetic, id rather have a villain that can put spidey on the ropes than one that looks cool.
Come on now, ultimate version Shocker could be could for some worthwhile laughs

[KAW]

From the site that shall not be named:


Marvel Studios' Craig Kyle said that Sean Galloway's designs for The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series are bringing "a new bone structure" to the character.

"It just brings new life to very old worlds," Kyle said.

Galloway previously did design work for the Hellboy animated movies.

In other Spider-Man news:

* Kids' WB! is staging a contest where a real-life school will be incorporated into the show.

* Kraven the Hunter and Calypso will be featured in an episode.

* Not only will the Sinister Six appear, there might be different lineups for the team of villains.

* Peter Parker will wear the black suit for multiple episodes.

[batsy2]

From the site that shall not be named:


Marvel Studios' Craig Kyle said that Sean Galloway's designs for The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series are bringing "a new bone structure" to the character.

"It just brings new life to very old worlds," Kyle said.

Galloway previously did design work for the Hellboy animated movies.

In other Spider-Man news:

* Kids' WB! is staging a contest where a real-life school will be incorporated into the show.

* Kraven the Hunter and Calypso will be featured in an episode.

* Not only will the Sinister Six appear, there might be different lineups for the team of villains.

* Peter Parker will wear the black suit for multiple episodes.

so kraven and calypso will appear and what i undertand is the sinster six teams will have different villains in each group

[Spider-Sense]

* Kraven the Hunter and Calypso will be featured in an episode.

* Not only will the Sinister Six appear, there might be different lineups for the team of villains.

* Peter Parker will wear the black suit for multiple episodes.

And it just keeps getting better and better:cool:

[Stu]

Glad to hear about the black suit making more than the one appearance - I remember being incredibly disapointed when it made a single appearance in Ultimate Spider-Man a few years back.

[Rud]

Come on now, ultimate version Shocker could be Used for some worthwhile laughs
this isnt a comedy cartoon, more powerful shocker would be better.

[W.C.Reaf]

this isnt a comedy cartoon, more powerful shocker would be better.

But Spidey is known for his comedy moments as well. Remember the Frog Man? The White Rabbit? The Legion of Losers? All comedy villains.

Also Shocker had a moment in the comics where he was a pathetic loser as well, with self-esteem issues out the wazzoo

[Miyamoto Musashi]

From the site that shall not be named:

* Kids' WB! is staging a contest where a real-life school will be
incorporated into the show.
Is that Peter's school?



* Kraven the Hunter and Calypso will be featured in an episode.
I love Kraven, but not Calypso



* Not only will the Sinister Six appear, there might be different lineups for the team of villains.
They'll keep on the word sinister, right? Not like tas replacing sinister with a softer word so it is accepted as a children show



* Peter Parker will wear the black suit for multiple episodes.
More than 2 episodes? Will he wear the black suit made of clothing as well? Or just the alien?

[KAW]

No one knows at this point, but we will soon.

[Stu]

Sony Animation has announced that they will be screening the first episode of The Spectacular Spider-Man in it's entirety at WonderCon.

Comments?

[W.C.Reaf]

Cool. When is WonderCon?

[Stu]

Cool. When is WonderCon?

February 22nd-24th, if I remember correctly. :)

Here's a better shot of the updated action figures.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u131/CaptainStacy/wizarduniverse_1987_356817540.jpg

I'm still not overly impressed with them, but they look a lot better than the previous figures. Black Spider-Man looks especially great.

[kid rabbit]

I like venom he looks like he does in ultimates 3

[JP82190]

don't care for doc ock he's a little to round

[Anarky]

:-P It might work once animated however I never liked the chunky Ock design. I prefer the days when he wore Armanis. They should've given him Alfred Molina's build. I just hope he's not "Mole Man" short.

From the sound of things, Octavius will likely be under the employ of Osbourne until his fateful accident.

[StellaMagic]

I don't suppose anyone has a picture of the Green Goblin? I thought not.

[KAW]

don't care for doc ock he's a little to round
I never liked the chunky Ock design.But that's the look of classic Doctor Octopus. I'm kind of fond of it myself. :cool:

[Rud]

But that's the look of classic Doctor Octopus. I'm kind of fond of it myself. :cool:

Realy?, his hands are freeking huge!!

[KAW]

Yeah, really, he looks like classic Ock, despite the size of his hands.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

I saw the picture of the characters, they look somewhat like they have the designing an art team from Kim Possible

[batsy2]

I saw the picture of the characters, they look somewhat like they have the designing an art team from Kim Possible
how can you only saw them where did you see them a studio

[Miyamoto Musashi]

how can you only saw them where did you see them a studio
In deviant art actually. I recieved the link from W.C.Reaf:
http://cheeks-74.deviantart.com/art/...r-man-65169274 (http://cheeks-74.deviantart.com/art/Spectacular-Spider-man-65169274)

[W.C.Reaf]

There're just the designs we've already seen from the July Sandiego Comic Con, and where I got my avatar from. ;)

Personally I don't see any real similarity to the designs of other shows but I've heard it compared to Kim Possible, Teen Titans, Batman TAS, and The Batman. *shrugs*

[KAW]

If it's half as good as Spider-Man/Batman TAS, I'll be happy and surprised. :)

[creativerealms]

If it's half as good as Spider-Man/Batman TAS, I'll be happy and surprised. :)

If it's half as good as the ninties Spider-man then it will be a total and absolute PoS. Sorry that that toon is not half as good as most people remembered and sould not be counted as a batman TAS quality cartoon.

I'm hoping it's leeps and bounds better then the ninties Spider-Man.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

Personally I don't see any real similarity to the designs of other shows but I've heard it compared to Kim Possible, Teen Titans, Batman TAS, and The Batman. *shrugs*
Batman TAS? definitely no simialarity whatsoever to it.

[KAW]

If it's half as good as the ninties Spider-man then it will be a total and absolute PoS. Sorry that that toon is not half as good as most people remembered and sould not be counted as a batman TAS quality cartoon.

I'm hoping it's leeps and bounds better then the ninties Spider-Man.
I guess no toon is gonna thrill everyone. Which I personally don't think this one will, comic book fans are very fickle about their toons, and a lot of fans are just too old for a cartoon directed at kids--like this one most likely will be.

[creativerealms]

^^^ Sorry it's just the final season of the ninties Spiderman is IMO one of my worst cartoon memories ever. That season utterly ruined everything remotely interesting in that show.

Yet I do know people like it and I should except it. Sorry for overreacting like that. But anyway lets stay on topic.

[KAW]

Don't be sorry, I like hearing other people's opinions. As I'm sure we're going to hear a lot of opinions once this new Spidey toon airs.

[GregX]

I guess no toon is gonna thrill everyone. Which I personally don't think this one will, comic book fans are very fickle about their toons, and a lot of fans are just too old for a cartoon directed at kids--like this one most likely will be.

Dude, Greg Weisman is in charge of this. The guy writes on multiple levels, always has. Something for everyone to enjoy.

[Rud]

Dude, Greg Weisman is in charge of this. The guy writes on multiple levels, always has. Something for everyone to enjoy.

what other things has this Weisman guy worked on?, just to know how good he is

[GregX]

what other things has this Weisman guy worked on?, just to know how good he is

"Gargoyles" for one thing, that series was his baby and what he is best known for. He was also a story editor for "Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles".

[Rud]

"Gargoyles" for one thing, that series was his baby and what he is best known for. He was also a story editor for "Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles".

good enough for me, if this spidey toon is half as good as Gargoyles itl great. boy that "half as good" line is beinged used alot.

[Anarky]

good enough for me, if this spidey toon is half as good as Gargoyles itl great. boy that "half as good" line is beinged used alot.


Realy?, his hands are freeking huge!!

I forget, is this a Matsuda-designed series? If so that'd explain the hands. In his world most of the men have hot dog fingers/ham hands.

[Anarky]

what other things has this Weisman guy worked on?, just to know how good he is

he also has credits on The Batman series


The Big Chill
The Rubber Face of Comedy Part 1
The Clayface of Tragedy Part 2
Meltdown
Strange Minds
The Everywhere Man
Artifacts

as you can see, he wrote a few Joker, Clayface, & Mr Freeze eps.

[creativerealms]

he also has credits on The Batman series


The Big Chill
The Rubber Face of Comedy Part 1
The Clayface of Tragedy Part 2
Meltdown
Strange Minds
The Everywhere Man
Artifacts

as you can see, he wrote a few Joker, Clayface, & Mr Freeze eps.

And five of those seven are along the best episodes in the series. expecially the Clayface episodes. Sadly the Mr. Freeze episode is probably the worst episode of the series.

Greg also headed the second season of W.I.T.C.H which was a vast improvement character, story and quality wise over the first season and even had a couple Gargoyle References added in.

Besides that he did freelance writing for shows like Buz light Year of Star command, Super Robot Monkey Team Hyper Force Go, Kim Possible, and Ben Ten (Including Ben 10,000 the best episode in the show)

So yeah Greg knows how to make episodes feel for older people even in kids shows.

[Spider-Man]

From the site that cannot be named:


Tricia Helfer, who plays Number Six in
Battlestar Galactica, is providing the voice of Black Cat in Kids' WB!'s The Spectacular Spider-Man.

Black Cat might appear as early as the show's ninth episode and will be featured prominently in an episode titled "Persona." The character is slated to appear in both sets of 13 episodes being produced.


Xander Berkeley will also be featured in the "Persona" episode as the voice of Quentin Beck. Grey Delisle, who played The Wasp in the two Ultimate Avengers movies, is providing the voice of Jean DeWolff.

The Spectacular Spider-Man will premiere on Kids' WB! on Saturday, March 8.

[Antiyonder]

He also helped to write the LOSH episode "Man From The Edge Of Tomorrow, Part 2".

[Spider-Man]

More news from the site that cannotr be named:



Daran Norris is providing the voice of J. Jonah Jameson in Kids' WB!'s upcoming The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.

Jameson will appear early in the first episode, "Survival of the Fittest," which will air on Saturday, March 8.

In other Spider-Man news:

* Victor Cook is the director of "Survival of the Fittest."

* In addition to Jean DeWolff, Grey Delisle is providing the voice of Sally Avril.

* The show's fourth episode, "Market Forces," will feature the Shocker. I am really looking forward to the March 8th premiere! Have any Canadian stations spicked up the series yet?

[KAW]

Dude, Greg Weisman is in charge of this. The guy writes on multiple levels, always has. Something for everyone to enjoy.Well that sounds good.
he also has credits on The Batman series


The Big Chill
The Rubber Face of Comedy Part 1
The Clayface of Tragedy Part 2
Meltdown
Strange Minds
The Everywhere Man
Artifacts

as you can see, he wrote a few Joker, Clayface, & Mr Freeze eps.
Pretty impressive, these are good to really good episodes. Fingers crossed for Spidey.

[Spider-Man]

Another day means more Spectacular Spider-Man news.




Clancy Brown, known to comics fans as the voice of Lex Luthor, is providing the voice of George Stacy in Kids' WB!'s upcoming The Spectacular Spider-Man.

In the series, George Stacy is Gwen's father and a police captain. His relationship with Spider-Man will probably echo that of the Silver Age comics.

Brown, 49, has voiced Lex Luthor in more than 40 episodes of Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League/Justice League Unlimited and, most recently, The Batman.

He also provided the voice of Mr. Freeze in The Batman.

In other Spider-Man news:

* Sandman will be featured in the first half of the season.

* Dave Bullock, a director of Justice League: The New Frontier, also worked on The Spectacular Spider-Man.

* Sha Shan will be appearing in the show.

[KAW]

I have to admit, they have some pretty good talent going into this. Really great supporting characters and villains. Hope they don't screw the pooch.

[The New Titans]

Daran Norris is providing the voice of J. Jonah Jameson in Kids' WB!'s upcoming The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.

Jameson will appear early in the first episode, "Survival of the Fittest," which will air on Saturday, March 8.

In other Spider-Man news:

* Victor Cook is the director of "Survival of the Fittest."

* In addition to Jean DeWolff, Grey Delisle is providing the voice of Sally Avril.

* The show's fourth episode, "Market Forces," will feature the Shocker.

Clancy Brown, known to comics fans as the voice of Lex Luthor, is providing the voice of George Stacy in Kids' WB!'s upcoming The Spectacular Spider-Man.

In the series, George Stacy is Gwen's father and a police captain. His relationship with Spider-Man will probably echo that of the Silver Age comics.

Brown, 49, has voiced Lex Luthor in more than 40 episodes of Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League/Justice League Unlimited and, most recently, the voice of Mr. Freeze in The Batman.

In other Spider-Man news:

* Sandman will be featured in the first half of the season.

* Dave Bullock, a director of Justice League: The New Frontier, also worked on The Spectacular Spider-Man.

* Sha Shan will be appearing in the show.

First off, let's hope Daran Norris is good as Jameson, although I can't see anyone but either Ed Asner or JK Simmons as Jameson. Let's hope one time character Sally is a good one and not just a waste of space. Cool that Jean DeWollfe's appearing, but I wonder if this means they are going to do the Sin-Eater arc. Cool to see Shocker at last being a serious threat!

Clancy Brown as Captain Stacy? Bizzare match, but let's hope it's a good one. Cool to see Sandman again, wonder who's going to voice him?

[Miyamoto Musashi]

Then we should have high hopes from now that this show deserve the title spectacular, because it will be a difinite Spider-Man show as previewed in most of the posts.

How will they squeeze Sha Shan in since Flash Thompson is in high school? And how will she fit? Is there a chance Brother Power might appear?

I heared Lex Luthor in SuperMan tas, sounds as a bizzare choice for voicing captain Stacy. Now that we know there will appear both George Stacy and Jean DeWollf, will they both be Captain's? Or wil Captain George be retired? Or is Jean a trainee to be a captain?

This show must go for a longer time run than Spider-Man animated series, and not just 26 episodes

[W.C.Reaf]

Since I remembered that Greg Weisman said "every named character will be from the comics" I looked up who Sally is on Wiki and I found this in the Untold Tales of Spider-Man section.


One of the apparently "new" characters, Sally Avril (Bluebird), actually originally appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15, where she is called just "Sally". Busiek and Olliffe took the briefly referenced character, who had not appeared again after Amazing Fantasy #15, and developed her into one of the main supporting players in Untold Tales.

So it looks like we've got another supporting cast member.

[Spider-Man]

New tidbit from the site that cannot be named:


Steve Blum, who is providing the voice of Wolverine in the upcoming Wolverine and the X-Men animated series, is playing Chameleon in Kids' WB!'s The Spectacular Spider-Man.

[KAW]

This show must go for a longer time run than Spider-Man animated series, and not just 26 episodesI hope so, but you never know, low ratings is a silent killer. Let's hope that it pulls in strong ratings (if it's good) with each season.

[W.C.Reaf]

I think the problem will come with KidsWB ending towards the end of this year, forcing the show to be picked up by another network.

What happens to the show because of that is uncertain. Stronger S&P for example.

[KAW]

From the site that cannot be named.

Sandman will be the featured villain in the fifth episode of Kids' WB!'s upcoming The Spectacular Spider-Man.

Sandman will follow the introductions of Vulture, Electro, Lizard and Shocker in the series. The fifth episode is tentatively titled "Competition," and is written by Kevin Hopps.

In other Spider-Man news:

* Producer Greg Weisman said the series will open the night before the first day of Peter Parker's junior year in high school. "We wanted to sort of recast 1962 as 2008," Weisman said. "And the theme of our series is the education of Peter Parker."

* Look for creators of the show to appear at WonderCon in San Francisco on Feb. 23.

* In addition to J. Jonah Jameson, Daran Norris is providing the voice of Phineas Mason.

* Kids' WB!'s marketing is now including the March 8 launch date.

* Look for more Spider-Man news on Sunday here in The Site That Cannot Be Named.

[Wonderwall]

its about time Sandman got another crack at being in animation. I hope he's animated really well.

[Tempest]

its about time Sandman got another crack at being in animation. I hope he's animated really well.

YESSIR, that seems to be the best part about this new Spidey series right now is they're focusing on villians that got the shaft in the previous series like Sandman, Electro, and Venom (although got cool spotlight treatment on SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED). ALL cool and formidible villians that deserve repeatability In Electro's case he was botched TWICE once as a heinous liberty portrayed Red Skull's son????? And in the MTV series Electro was this weenie ESU kid with a Superman Blue motiff.

[W.C.Reaf]

* In addition to J. Jonah Jameson, Daran Norris is providing the voice of Phineas Mason.

Ah The Tinkerer, very cool.

[batsy2]

i can't wait to see what black cat and the bad guys will look like this show is going to kick so much ass

[Rud]

i hope the bad guys dont kick more ass than spiderman:sweat: , as much is i likes spiderman TAS i couldnt help but be annoyed that spiderman seemed to be getting his ass handed to him most of the time.

[Wonderwall]

i hope the bad guys dont kick more ass than spiderman:sweat: , as much is i likes spiderman TAS i couldnt help but be annoyed that spiderman seemed to be getting his ass handed to him most of the time.

That's usually how Spidey comics are. The shows reflect that, and this is a show about a rookie Spider Man...better be in store for some butt whipping:p

[Rud]

That's usually how Spidey comics are. The shows reflect that, and this is a show about a rookie Spider Man...better be in store for some butt whipping:p

oh well, i hope everything else is good enough to make me overlook that, like it was in TAS.

[KAW]

From the site that...you know the drill.

* The sixth episode of Kids' WB!'s upcoming The Spectacular Spider-Man will feature Rhino.

[batsy2]

this show is getting better and better marvel is now gaining my interest i'm still a hardcore DC Comics Fan but the marvel shows this year i look forward too i love spider-man and X-men the only cool marvel heroes in my mind

[Spider-Sense]

From the site that...you know the drill.

* The sixth episode of Kids' WB!'s upcoming The Spectacular Spider-Man will feature Rhino.

Can't wait to see that!

[Ian]

What happens to the show because of that is uncertain. Stronger S&P for example. A possibility, but historically speaking, KidsWB has regularly had the most stringent S&P standards among the competition--compare The Batman and X-Men: Evolution to TMNT, latter episodes of 4Kids' One Piece, or to Justice League Unlimited. Given 4Kids' willingness to air TMNT's uncommonly-violent (for Saturday-morning cartoons, anyway) "Lost" fifth season this year, I'm fairly confident that a more restrictive standards and practices will not be a problem once the change-over happens and 4Kids takes over the block.

[Spider-Man]

More info from thats ite that can not be named:



The Rhino will be spotlighted in the seventh episode of Kids' WB!'s upcoming The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.

The episode is tentatively titled "The Invisible Hand" and is part of the series' second story arc. It is directed by Dave Bullock, director of the Justice League: The New Frontier movie.

In other Spider-Man news:

* Tom Wilson is providing the voice of Stan Carter.

* Supervising director Victor Cook said he wanted to give "some Hong Kong flair" to the series. "For me, Spider-Man is all about speed and movement and we wanted to make sure our designs were animatable," he said.

Producer Greg Weisman said the look of the series is "very iconic but very, very fresh."
Who is Stan Carter? I don't remember him from the Spider-Man mythos.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

Who is Stan Carter? I don't remember him from the Spider-Man mythos.

He used to be an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. who worked on a research and development of such extraordinary strength gained by drugs such as PCD or Angel Dust after modification, users become unstoppable Juggernauts for instantces. He then became a police detective for the N.Y.P.D and had feelings of love for Jean DeWolff before his other persona that was produced by the serum killed Jean in Spectacular Spider-Man v1 #107. In Spectacular v1 #110 DareDevil saved him from being killed by Spider-Man because Stan's Sin Eater persona almost killed Betty Brant Leeds as it killed Jean. In Spectacular 136 he was shot by the police while holding an empty gun at a kids head so he can rest from the Sin Eater character that bugged him.

Miles Warren appeared in Spider-Man: tas but he didn't become the Jackal, there is a possibility that Stan won't become Sin Eater in the new show, or he could be captured by Jean DeWolff. I prefer him being Jeans killer

[Spider-Man]

Thanks for the info, spidey_mon. I really like that Weisman really seems to be drawing upon just about every single character in the Spider-Man mythos. It's really ambitious and I think it'll work out. There's just four more weeks until the show premieres and I can't wait. Hopefully we'll get more video clips soon.

[creativerealms]

Greg seems to be searching for any name he can find no matter how unknown it is as long as it's Spiderman related. Thats not a bad thing.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

Greg seems to be searching for any name he can find no matter how unknown it is as long as it's Spiderman related. Thats not a bad thing.
Peter David's Sin Eater story is magnificent, you should read it one day if you haven't. You may find it as a TPB in a bookstore "The Death of Jean DeWolff"

Was detective Terry Lee a replacement for Jean in tas?

[Hypestyle]

i'm hoping whatever villains are introduced, they get to be nasty and not portrayed as sympathetic, that gets very annoying to me..

[Bowles]

Any clue where this series will go after this season? Isn't Kids WB hanging up its cleats and calling it a day? I know CN's been torched for its treatment of FF. Where is Spidey going to turn?

[Miyamoto Musashi]

Any clue where this series will go after this season? Isn't Kids WB hanging up its cleats and calling it a day? I know CN's been torched for its treatment of FF. Where is Spidey going to turn?
There is a second season, I hope it doesn't face cancellation as did Spider-Man Unlimited

[Joe Wagner]

Any clue where this series will go after this season? Isn't Kids WB hanging up its cleats and calling it a day? I know CN's been torched for its treatment of FF. Where is Spidey going to turn?

Even though they are quitting the Kids WB block, 4Kids seems to be amenable to allowing some of the current programs carrying over to their new scheduling block. Let's not lose hope before the series airs.

-Joe!

[Miyamoto Musashi]

I just saw the Vulture trailer, Greg Weismann is a genius.

[M.O.D.O.K.]

I just saw the Vulture trailer, Greg Weismann is a genius.

I saw that new promo too. It featured a clip of the famous spider bite, along with the Enforcers and Vulture in speaking roles. Electro also made a appearance with a speaking role. His design is basically Ghost Rider with electricity instead of fire.

[KAW]

His design is basically Ghost Rider with electricity instead of fire.
That's a solid way of describing him.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/DarthVader28/Electro-2.gif
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/DarthVader28/Electro2.gif

[Rud]

I saw that new promo too. It featured a clip of the famous spider bite, along with the Enforcers and Vulture in speaking roles. Electro also made a appearance with a speaking role. His design is basically Ghost Rider with electricity instead of fire.

where did you see the new promo?

[Miyamoto Musashi]

The one I saw has just a clip of Spider-Man first seeing the Vulture and he's chased

[M.O.D.O.K.]

where did you see the new promo?

It was right after the Teen Titans rerun on Kids WB.

[Kazuya Prower]

This might've been asked already, but has Mysterio and Kraven the Hunter been confirmed?

[GregX]

This might've been asked already, but has Mysterio and Kraven the Hunter been confirmed?

Xander Berkeley is Quentin Beck

[desi]

That's a solid way of describing him.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/DarthVader28/Electro-2.gif
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/DarthVader28/Electro2.gif
They're going with the ultimate design. Cool.

[Miyamoto Musashi]

http://www.marvel.com/universe3zx/images/thumb/a/a2/UltimateElectro442.jpg/440px-UltimateElectro442.jpg
They're going with the ultimate design. Cool.
The one you see above is too different than the one from Spectacular animated series, this is the one from Ultimate.


In other news, the site that must not be namedWhy mustn't it be named?


March 8th will premiere two episodes of the Spectacular Spider-Man.Two episodes? Excellent. At what time?

Great picture added there of Spider-Man

Beside Unlimited and MTV, three villains appear in all the animated series, one of them still remains to be in a movie:
1. Doc Ock 2. The Green Goblin 3. Mysterio

I don't know who missed Doc Ock animated, but he/she should be happy because they shall finally see him animated again.

Who is the villain in the second episode?

[Bowles]

Ech, the proportions there - his head specifically - kinda throw me off, but we'll see. Maybe it'll look better in actual animation. It looks like something anime-ish, but more uncomfortable and awkward.

[desi]

http://www.marvel.com/universe3zx/images/thumb/a/a2/UltimateElectro442.jpg/440px-UltimateElectro442.jpg
The one you see above is too different than the one from Spectacular animated series, this is the one from Ultimate.

Well, it's a combination of that and this one down their. There are two designs for Ultimate Electro. Maybe I am wrong about electro's SS design resembling the Ultimate ones but that's not my fault. I need to get a better look at it.
http://www.spyder-25.com/covers/ultimatesix/ultimatesix7_cvr.jpg