Marvel Entertainment has announced that the long-awaited Black Panther animated series will be released in weekly installments starting on June 23, 2010, as download-to-own videos on iTunes, Xbox LIVE, Microsoft Zune, and the PlayStation Network. The series is based on the Black Panther: Who is the Black Panther? story arc from Reginald Hudlin and John Romita Jr, and stars Djimon Hounsou as the title character, Jill Scott as Storm, Kerry Washington as Princess Shuri, Alfre Woodard as Dondi Reese and the Queen Mother, and Carl Lumbly as Uncle S'Yan. Stan Lee also appears in a cameo role.
Check out Toonzone's coverage of the Black Panther panel at New York Comic Con 2009.
The full press release follows. Click on any image to enlarge:
Marvel Announces Release of BLACK PANTHER: WHO IS THE BLACK PANTHER?
Marvel Knights Animation is proud to announce Black Panther: Who Is The Black Panther?, a twelve-episode, weekly, all-new series debuting on iTunes, Xbox LIVE, Microsoft Zune and PlayStationŽNetwork on June 23rd.
Inspired by the acclaimed graphic novel from respected filmmaker/producer Reginald Hudlin and legendary comic book artist John Romita Jr, Black Panther: Who Is The Black Panther? introduces viewers to the Black Panther, the warrior king of Wakanda, a technologically advanced nation in the heart of Africa. As outside forces conspire to plunder this proud nation, the Black Panther will face his greatest threats as he meets Klaw, the man who murdered his father.
“The positive responses to news of the show have been so overwhelming, it’s great to finally make the Black Panther series available to everyone,” said Hudlin. “Audiences get caught up on many levels – seeing John Romita Jr’s art come to life; the quality of the voice work by an award winning cast; the boldness of the politics, the music and humor. But see it for yourself!”
Romita Jr added, “The reaction by any person, upon viewing footage of a black panther, is universal: Awe. There is no more elegant a creature on the face of the planet. The creation of the character by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, in a turbulent political time, maintained that quality. Reggie Hudlin's updated version follows that and adds an amazing, cinematic flair to it. In my opinion, reading, and now viewing, the Black Panther series is much akin to witnessing a panther in person. Enjoy the elegance of the story, the elegance of the actors, their voices, their words, and....the imagery.”
This exciting series also features the voices of major celebrities including Academy Award-nominee Djimon Hounsou as Black Panther; Jill Scott as Storm, Kerry Washington as Princess Shuri; Alfre Woodard as both Dondi Reese and Queen Mother; Carl Lumbly as Uncle S’Yan; and comics legend Stan Lee in a special role.
Learn more about Black Panther: Who Is The Black Panther? right now at www.marvel.com/blackpanther
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