THE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN Series Premieres in April
The Ultimate Spider-Man is set to premiere on Disney XD on April 1. Spidey will be part of an entire programming block of Marvel superhero content that will include Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and the Hulk. MTV reports that The Ultimate Spider-Man will serve as the "centerpiece" for the "Marvel Universe" programming.
The TV block will also have animated shorts, live-action bits, as well as the return of The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, which began in late 2010. Drake Bell (Nickelodeon's Drake & Josh) lends his voice as Spider-Man. The story focuses on "teenage Peter Parker who has just recently found himself recruited in Nick Fury's S.H.I.E.L.D., working with four – as yet unnamed – other superheroes." JK Simmons will voice J. Jonah Jameson and Stan Lee is going to cameo as "Stan the Janitor."
Here is what Joseph Loeb, head of Marvel TV had to say about the show:
"'Marvel Universe' block is an incredible animated ride filled with fantastic action and adventure. The spectacular team of writers and animators capture stories with all the dynamic fun you can imagine. Disney XD is the perfect place for families and Marvel fans of all ages to come together every Sunday."
What are your thoughts on this news? Are you planning on watching The Ultimate Spider-Man?