1992's "X-Men" cartoon was the first time Marvel's Merry Mutants got a series all of their own, but was it the first time they appeared in animation? Not quite.
The team were guest stars on the early 1980s series "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends", as was their nemesis Magneto. A few years down the line, Marvel Productions decided to produce an "X-Men" cartoon themselves.
The resulting pilot was "Pryde of the X-Men". "Pryde" boasted animation from Japanese studio Toei ("Dragon Ball Z"), and so looked noticeably more detailed and dynamic than previous Marvel cartoons. Where it did overlap with those older cartoons was the voice cast: the late John Stephenson as Professor X, Michael Bell as Cyclops, Neil Ross as Nightcrawler, Dan Gilvezan as Colossus, and a young Kath Soucie as Kitty.
Patrick Pinney, as Wolverine, infamously gives his character an Australian accent (apparently a synergistic holdover from a...
The team were guest stars on the early 1980s series "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends", as was their nemesis Magneto. A few years down the line, Marvel Productions decided to produce an "X-Men" cartoon themselves.
The resulting pilot was "Pryde of the X-Men". "Pryde" boasted animation from Japanese studio Toei ("Dragon Ball Z"), and so looked noticeably more detailed and dynamic than previous Marvel cartoons. Where it did overlap with those older cartoons was the voice cast: the late John Stephenson as Professor X, Michael Bell as Cyclops, Neil Ross as Nightcrawler, Dan Gilvezan as Colossus, and a young Kath Soucie as Kitty.
Patrick Pinney, as Wolverine, infamously gives his character an Australian accent (apparently a synergistic holdover from a...
- 9/24/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
In 1984, a lot of laws about what was and wasn't allowed in children's TV programming began to loosen. Throughout the decade, more and more companies became incredibly brazen about including advertising content directly into their TV shows, transforming many shows into 30-minute commercials for toys. An '80s child would watch a show, knowing they could soon hound their parents to buy them the toy counterparts of their favorite characters. This branding became deeply insidious, and many children of the 1980s grew up with a deep and abiding nostalgia for their favorite toy ads. Artistry, character, writing, storytelling, and mythology were all distant, tertiary concerns during this era, and the bulk of animated shows from the '80s are deeply, deeply terrible as a result.
The Transformers toy line was launched in 1984 after Hasbro repurposed multiple robot molds from a Japanese toy line. The Transformers were robots who could be...
The Transformers toy line was launched in 1984 after Hasbro repurposed multiple robot molds from a Japanese toy line. The Transformers were robots who could be...
- 3/5/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Morning, Daily Deaders! In today’s Horror Highlights, fans of “The Caped Crusader” may be interested in the photos and release details for Tweeterhead’s Batman ’66 “Noir” variant maquette. Also: a bonus features Blu-ray clip and trailer from Shout! Factory’s The Transformers: The Movie Blu-ray and a look at preview pages and cover art for issue #30 of Dark Horse’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 10 comic book series.
Tweeterhead’s Batman (1966) Noir Variant Maquette Photos & Release Details: From Tweeterhead: “Announcing our first 66 Batman Variant!!
We will begin Pre-Selling our Batman ’66 “Noir” Variant next Wednesday, August 17th. We were given the chance to make these Super limited edition maquettes featuring our original Batman maquette with Black Cape, Cowl, Boots, Briefs, and Gloves.
This piece is limited to just 100 hand-numbered pieces and will retail for $199.99. This Batman Maquette does Not include the computer half of the base like the original did.
Tweeterhead’s Batman (1966) Noir Variant Maquette Photos & Release Details: From Tweeterhead: “Announcing our first 66 Batman Variant!!
We will begin Pre-Selling our Batman ’66 “Noir” Variant next Wednesday, August 17th. We were given the chance to make these Super limited edition maquettes featuring our original Batman maquette with Black Cape, Cowl, Boots, Briefs, and Gloves.
This piece is limited to just 100 hand-numbered pieces and will retail for $199.99. This Batman Maquette does Not include the computer half of the base like the original did.
- 8/13/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
In the history of video games there have been a Lot of Transformers games; from the 1986 Japan-only Nes game Mystery of Convoy (later available in some countries via Nintendo’s Virtual Console) to the more recent Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark. And when it comes to video games Transformers titles are definitely a mixed bag – the last title I actualy found myself Really enjoying was 2010′s on-rails Wii shooter Transformers: Cybertron Adventures, which was based on the War For Cybertron comic and toy line rather than the cartoon.
Unbelievably, at least in the West, there hasn’t a video game based on the original G1 iteration of the franchise since the 1980s (not counting the mobile phone turned-based title) and the era of the Spectrum and Commodroe 64, making Transformers Devastation something of a big deal in the Transformers community. It’s safe to say, on that basis alone,...
Unbelievably, at least in the West, there hasn’t a video game based on the original G1 iteration of the franchise since the 1980s (not counting the mobile phone turned-based title) and the era of the Spectrum and Commodroe 64, making Transformers Devastation something of a big deal in the Transformers community. It’s safe to say, on that basis alone,...
- 10/23/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Stars: Benjamin Bratt, Michael C. Hall, Tamara Taylor, Paget Brewster, C. Thomas Howell, Jason Isaacs, Dee Bradley Baker, Eric Bauza, Larry Cedar, Richard Chamberlain, Trevor Devall, Dan Gilvezan, Grey Griffin, Daniel Hagen, Penny Johnson Jerald | Written by Alan Burnett, Bruce Timm | Directed by Sam Liu
Plot:
In an alternate reality, the Justice League is a brutal force that the World fears and distrusts. So when the Jl are framed for a series of murders, no-one is exactly jumping to their defence and it is up to Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman to figure this out for themselves and ultimately save the day.
Verdict:
Now this is more like it.
After efforts like Justice League:War, Son of Batman and Batman vs Robin. Justice League: Gods and Monsters is a real breath of fresh air and a sign that DC Animation can be as good as they used to be, which was a long while ago.
Plot:
In an alternate reality, the Justice League is a brutal force that the World fears and distrusts. So when the Jl are framed for a series of murders, no-one is exactly jumping to their defence and it is up to Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman to figure this out for themselves and ultimately save the day.
Verdict:
Now this is more like it.
After efforts like Justice League:War, Son of Batman and Batman vs Robin. Justice League: Gods and Monsters is a real breath of fresh air and a sign that DC Animation can be as good as they used to be, which was a long while ago.
- 8/1/2015
- by ApolloXL5
- Nerdly
So if you guys have been around here you know I love Transformers and fo those that don't know I Love Transformers. The toys, the cartoons, the movies...some of them. But one thing the movies did bring was some tie in video games that were not too bad opening the door for a series based on the Great War on Cybertron. Well now Activision with PlatinumGames is realeasing and new game and guys it's G1!
Transformers: Devastation is an all new cell shaded style game harking back to the Idw comic book style. It looks like transforming on the fly from robot to alt mode has returned which was one thing I loved about the previous games. As you play through the game you'll find ways to make your Autobot team stronger to take on threats from the evil Decepticons though I do agree with some of Megatron's points.
Transformers: Devastation is an all new cell shaded style game harking back to the Idw comic book style. It looks like transforming on the fly from robot to alt mode has returned which was one thing I loved about the previous games. As you play through the game you'll find ways to make your Autobot team stronger to take on threats from the evil Decepticons though I do agree with some of Megatron's points.
- 6/16/2015
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jason The X)
- Cinelinx
Welcome back to our weekly look at the new podcasts available at our “partners in podcast crime” the GeekCast Radio Network. As usual here’s our weekly look at the podcasts from Gcrn, This Week in Geek and the latest toy review videos from Baltmatrix, with descriptions and links to each and every podcast for your audio/visual pleasure!
Interviews – Dan Gilvezan
Look up in the sky, look at that speeding on the roads, it’s Dan Gilvezan! The man that lent his voice to Spider-Man, and Transformers Generation 1 Bumblebee. However Mr. Gilvezan is more then meets the eye! So join PecanCtTerry and TFG1Mike to find out how much more in this awesome TFG1 Podcast interview!
Gcr – Special Episode – Con Girl Goes To WonderCon 2012
I bet you are wondering Wtf is Con Girl? Well it is Gcrn’s newest segment for GeekCast Radio. MiraiBaby is attending a multitude of conventions this year,...
Interviews – Dan Gilvezan
Look up in the sky, look at that speeding on the roads, it’s Dan Gilvezan! The man that lent his voice to Spider-Man, and Transformers Generation 1 Bumblebee. However Mr. Gilvezan is more then meets the eye! So join PecanCtTerry and TFG1Mike to find out how much more in this awesome TFG1 Podcast interview!
Gcr – Special Episode – Con Girl Goes To WonderCon 2012
I bet you are wondering Wtf is Con Girl? Well it is Gcrn’s newest segment for GeekCast Radio. MiraiBaby is attending a multitude of conventions this year,...
- 3/27/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Welcome back to our weekly look at the new podcasts available at our “partners in podcast crime” the GeekCast Radio Network. As usual here’s our weekly look at the podcasts from Gcrn, This Week in Geek and the latest toy review videos from Baltmatrix, with descriptions and links to each and every podcast.
Gcr – Episode 31: Music Spotlight – The 80?s
In the 31st episode we here at GeekCast Radio are continuing the music spotlight. Join TFG1Mike, Optibotimus, and Chuckdawg1999 as they talk about the music of the 80?s. Ahh yes the 80?s a decade of big hair, crazy fashion, awesome films, and rockin’ music.
ToonCast Beyond – Episode 08 – Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths
Continuing the crossover between the GeekCast Radio Network’s ToonCast Beyond with The Animation Aficionados In Episode 08 of Toon Beyond we continue the DC Universe Animated Original Movies spotlight with Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths.
Gcr – Episode 31: Music Spotlight – The 80?s
In the 31st episode we here at GeekCast Radio are continuing the music spotlight. Join TFG1Mike, Optibotimus, and Chuckdawg1999 as they talk about the music of the 80?s. Ahh yes the 80?s a decade of big hair, crazy fashion, awesome films, and rockin’ music.
ToonCast Beyond – Episode 08 – Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths
Continuing the crossover between the GeekCast Radio Network’s ToonCast Beyond with The Animation Aficionados In Episode 08 of Toon Beyond we continue the DC Universe Animated Original Movies spotlight with Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths.
- 12/27/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Voice cast: J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson Vincent Martella as Spider-Man (Peter Parker) Cindy Robinson as Mary Jane Watson Colleen O'Shaughnessey as (Janet van Dyne/Wasp/Gwen Stacy) Dan Gilvezan as Uncle Ben Parker LEEE777 - I'm not a lover of the Ultimate Universe, but that said, this could become as good as the Spectacular Spider-Man once was. On another note, its a shame we'll never see J.K. Simmons ever again on the big screen as Jjj, now Sony has decided to reboot.
- 3/30/2011
- ComicBookMovie.com
Neil Patrick Harris may never gets to appear in a "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" game, but he will get to reprise his role as Peter Parker for "Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions." Nph previously voiced Spidey in 2003's "Spider-Man: The New Animated Series," and he'll be joined by several other veteran talents in Activision's trans-dimensional romp through Marvel universes.
Josh Keaton, who voiced Spider-Man in "The Spectacular Spider-Man" from 2008-2009, will handle Ultimate Spider-Man in the game, according to a press release, while Dan Gilvezan of the 1980s' "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends" will take on the part of Noir Spider-Man and Christopher Daniel Barnes from the 1994 "Spider-Man" series will handle Spider-Man 2099.
Nph should be an added incentive for his fans to pick up the game, even if they can't catch him singing and dancing as the wall-crawler in Broadway's upcoming Spider-Man musical. "Shattered Dimensions" is much less likely to show off the former "Doogie Howser,...
Josh Keaton, who voiced Spider-Man in "The Spectacular Spider-Man" from 2008-2009, will handle Ultimate Spider-Man in the game, according to a press release, while Dan Gilvezan of the 1980s' "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends" will take on the part of Noir Spider-Man and Christopher Daniel Barnes from the 1994 "Spider-Man" series will handle Spider-Man 2099.
Nph should be an added incentive for his fans to pick up the game, even if they can't catch him singing and dancing as the wall-crawler in Broadway's upcoming Spider-Man musical. "Shattered Dimensions" is much less likely to show off the former "Doogie Howser,...
- 7/23/2010
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Multiplayer
And Stan Lee will guide players through the storyline
Just in from Activision!
Activision Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Entertainment announced today that Neil Patrick Harris will reprise his role as Spider-Man in Activision’s upcoming Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, which is currently being showcased at San Diego Comic-Con. In the game, players traverse through four unique worlds from Spider-Man lore and take on the role of four distinctly different Spider-Men – Amazing, Ultimate, Noir and 2099 – which will be brought to life by Neil Patrick Harris along with Josh Keaton, Christopher Daniel Barnes and Dan Gilvezan, respectively.
Additionally, legendary creator and comic book icon Stan Lee will guide players through the storyline of Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions as the game’s narrator, and Emmy Award-winning composer Jim Dooley has created an original orchestral score for the game.
Each of the actors voicing Spider-Man in the game has portrayed the web-slinger in previous Spider-Man animated television series.
Just in from Activision!
Activision Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Entertainment announced today that Neil Patrick Harris will reprise his role as Spider-Man in Activision’s upcoming Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, which is currently being showcased at San Diego Comic-Con. In the game, players traverse through four unique worlds from Spider-Man lore and take on the role of four distinctly different Spider-Men – Amazing, Ultimate, Noir and 2099 – which will be brought to life by Neil Patrick Harris along with Josh Keaton, Christopher Daniel Barnes and Dan Gilvezan, respectively.
Additionally, legendary creator and comic book icon Stan Lee will guide players through the storyline of Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions as the game’s narrator, and Emmy Award-winning composer Jim Dooley has created an original orchestral score for the game.
Each of the actors voicing Spider-Man in the game has portrayed the web-slinger in previous Spider-Man animated television series.
- 7/23/2010
- by editor@comingsoon.net (SuperHeroHype)
- Superherohype
Like it or not, the Transformers motto “more than meets the eye” becomes a tad ironic when used in the theme song for the cartoon. The motto alludes to robots from another planet which take the form of familiar earthbound crafts like cars, jets, etc. but outside the show’s premise, the idea is just misleading. The series as a whole is incredibly simplistic in every way. The writing, the animation and the voice acting are incredibly formulaic and simple with little else to offer in terms of depth or beauty. Now, if you trust age old idioms about appearances, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For Transformers: Season Two, Volume One there can be only one interpretation of the intended beholden: a shelf prize for diehard fans. For anyone else this set is just an example of outdated cartoons offered for kitschy nostalgic purposes.
Have you missed the cackle of Megatron?...
Have you missed the cackle of Megatron?...
- 9/21/2009
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
Oh sweet cartoon nostalgia! Simultaneously revealing things we never saw in our cartoons way back when and reminding us of the things we did but wish we hadn’t. The 25th Anniversary release of Transformers: The Complete First Season almost manages to drown out the bitter with the sweet, but there still remains a few glaring issues with our old friends the Autobots and their adventures on Earth. Virtually hitting the 6 hour marker with episodic content, the 16 chapters in the fight against Megatron and the Decepticons are a vividly colored blast from the past with a shiny new package, some meager extras and a big Autobot magnet.
Cybertron flourished with a peaceful technological utopia where the life forms known as the Autobots, a sentient race of machines, existed in harmony. Until Megatron came on the scene. Seceding from the rest of his Autobot kind, he launched a civil war...
Cybertron flourished with a peaceful technological utopia where the life forms known as the Autobots, a sentient race of machines, existed in harmony. Until Megatron came on the scene. Seceding from the rest of his Autobot kind, he launched a civil war...
- 6/19/2009
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
To: Dan Gilvezan, President of General Motors
From: Sector 7 Agent Simmons
I fully understand and empathize with the current crisis that your company is struggling through, but I feel I must warn you about another threat to the American auto industry: Transformers. These machines from outer space can transform into motor vehicles, and I think it's in your best interests to help me destroy them. Just think of how Gm and all vehicle sales would plummet after people are told that their Chevy Malibu may actually be an alien automaton. I've included a picture of Bumblebee, a Vw Beetle Transformer, as evidence.
DreamWorks & Paramount Pictures' Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen hits theaters June 24 in regular format & IMAX.
Transformers Image: Copyright 2009 DreamWorks, LLC & Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
Transformers & All Related Characters Are Trademarks of & Copyright 2009 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved...
From: Sector 7 Agent Simmons
I fully understand and empathize with the current crisis that your company is struggling through, but I feel I must warn you about another threat to the American auto industry: Transformers. These machines from outer space can transform into motor vehicles, and I think it's in your best interests to help me destroy them. Just think of how Gm and all vehicle sales would plummet after people are told that their Chevy Malibu may actually be an alien automaton. I've included a picture of Bumblebee, a Vw Beetle Transformer, as evidence.
DreamWorks & Paramount Pictures' Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen hits theaters June 24 in regular format & IMAX.
Transformers Image: Copyright 2009 DreamWorks, LLC & Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
Transformers & All Related Characters Are Trademarks of & Copyright 2009 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved...
- 6/18/2009
- by no-reply@starlog.com (ALLAN DART)
- Starlog
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