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msclaritea · 29 days
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X-Men '97 Faces Backlash Over Non-Binary Morph, Original Creators Respond
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"...The backlash against Morph's portrayal in X-Men '97 has been met with disappointment by the original creators. Julia Lewald, another co-creator, expressed her frustration, questioning whether the critics had missed the core message of the original series, which emphasized empathy, tolerance, and unity. Lewald highlighted the irony of revisiting the same issues of acceptance and inclusivity decades later. She said:
“Did we teach you people nothing? Were you not watching? Did we not figure out how to be nice to each other and how to get along? It’s very odd to feel like we are still dealing with the same issues that we were dealing with 30 years ago. It’s painful.”
Lenore Zann, the voice actor for Rogue, echoed the sentiment of spreading a message of hope and belonging through the series. She hopes that X-Men '97 will inspire viewers, particularly children, to embrace their differences and feel a sense of belonging in the world."
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theworkprint · 7 months
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The ‘Women of Marvel’ Podcast Returns with Brand New Format Approach
Last Wednesday, the Women of Marvel podcast returned with a brand new season. With new episodes to air every Wednesday wherever podcasts are available, this brand new format to the podcast takes a character-centered hero-of-the-week approach. Spotlighting women characters and creators who’ve had large impacts on the overall Marvel Universe. So far, it’s been pretty amazing. Episode one proved to…
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vintage1981 · 9 months
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What's Next for X-Men Animation | X-Men 60 Uncanny Years
Ryan Penagos talks with the creative minds behind Marvel Studios' X-Men '97 Beau DeMayo, Julia and Eric Lewald, and Larry Houston about the upcoming show and the legacy of the original X-Men: the Animated Series show from the 1990s.
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applejacks1552 · 6 months
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If you are a superfan of our gal, Rogue, and her beau, Gambit , you cannot miss this extra long and fantastic podcast episode of Women of Marvel! The hosts are fanfic friendly fellow Romy shippers Preeti Chhibber and Ellie Pyle and they brought on a Rogue's gallery (yeah you see what I did there) of guests: Cass Morris, Kelly Thompson, Julia Lewald, and the one and only Lenore Zann! Please let Marvel know how much you enjoyed this episode and want more Rogue (and Gambit) content!
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retrogamingreplay · 28 days
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X-Men '97 premiered on Disney+ last night, and the first two episodes were amazing. The animation is beautiful, the story is engaging, and the characters are as lovable as ever. Having eagerly awaited its release, I settled in to watch the first two episodes, which are the only ones available at this time. Let me start by saying, the show was nothing short of astonishing—truly a 10 out of 10 experience that managed to reignite the spark of the beloved original '90s cartoon. [caption id="attachment_168616" align="aligncenter" width="1182"] friends of humanity[/caption] However, there is one troubling detail that I noticed in the first two episodes: the Friends of Humanity, an anti-mutant group that the X-Men are dealing with, is an all-white group in the new cartoon. In the comics and the early 1990s cartoon, the Friends of Humanity were composed of non-mutants of all colors. This was an important detail, as it showed that anti-mutant sentiment was not limited to any one race or ethnicity. However, in the new Disney+ cartoon, the Friends of Humanity are primarily all white people. This change is troubling, as it suggests that the writers are projecting hate towards Caucasians. [caption id="attachment_168611" align="aligncenter" width="1570"] friends of humanity[/caption] What does this change signify? Are the writers unintentionally casting a shadow of bigotry on a single demographic? The lack of diversity within the Friends of Humanity in 'X-Men '97' seems to paint hate as a uniquely Caucasian issue, which is not only inaccurate but also potentially harmful. It's a disservice to the complex narrative of intolerance and fear that 'X-Men' has always sought to address—a narrative that acknowledges bigotry can take root in any community, regardless of color. Disney, a group that usually demands diversity, did a 180 here. Why? friends of humanityNow, we must ask ourselves: is this the result of a misguided consultation? Has the push for diversity and representation in media inadvertently swung the pendulum too far in one direction, fostering a new form of prejudice in the process? It's worth investigating who these consulting entities are and what their influence entails. We need to question whether this creative decision serves the story and message of 'X-Men,' or if it's a reflection of a broader issue within the industry, where the fear of misrepresentation leads to a different brand of stereotyping. As fans and consumers of media, we should encourage a dialogue about these portrayals. It's crucial that we maintain the integrity of the 'X-Men's' core themes—unity, acceptance, and the fight against hate in all its forms—without inadvertently demonizing any one group. 'X-Men '97' has the potential to be a beacon of inclusive storytelling, as long as it remembers the inclusive roots from which it sprung. [caption id="attachment_168614" align="aligncenter" width="1387"] friends of humanity[/caption] It is possible that the writers of X-Men '97 consulted with a company like Sweet Baby Inc. when making the decision to make the Friends of Humanity all white. Sweet Baby Inc. is a consulting company that specializes in diversity and inclusion. The company has a history of working with major corporations, including Disney. The following is a list of writers for X-Men '97: Beau DeMayo Charley Feldman Eric Lewald Julia Lewald Raven Metzner Steve Melching Steven Melching Ted Sullivan Will Upson I urge the writers of X-Men '97 to reconsider their decision to make the Friends of Humanity all white. This change is unnecessary and harmful, and it does not reflect the values of the X-Men. Retro-Replay has reached out to the show writers to ask for an apology, and is currently waiting a response. [gallery ids='168618,168610,168617,168616,168615,168614,168613,168612,168611' main_size='full' tile_size='full' style='mosaic']
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tvsotherworlds · 1 year
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vm4vm0 · 1 year
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KURTIS WELLS - A SONG ABOUT THE SUN from I AM HERE on Vimeo.
A Song About The Sun. A video by I AM HERE.
Director: Maik Schuster c/o I AM HERE Production Company: Iconoclast Germany Creative Direction: CO MAGICK / Matthias Klein Director Of Photography: Konstantin Mazov Editor: Max Paschke Executive Producer: Nils Schwemer, Carla Marboeuf Producer: Ricarda Hähn Production Assistant: Flora Marriott 1st AC: Anton Beliaev 2nd AC: Laura Russ Steadicam Operator: Florian Schwarz Gaffer: Barton Kirchmann Spark: Jonas Kolahdoozan, Moritz Matthias, Maximilian Pieper Casting: Yaasa, Tsellot Melesse Production Designer: Nora Veismann, Anne Lewald Production Designer Assistant: Susan Peter Stylist: Olive Duran Styling Assistant: Smilla Marrcussen Hair & Make Up: Jasmin Arnold Colorist: Julia Rossetti VFX: James Barry Title Design: John-Michael Photography: Maik Schuster & Max Paschke Special Thanks: Hartmut Hunger, Dirk DeJonghe
Cast: Archipe Antonie Maseya Ngangu, Eddy Ethnarrd Kahdi, Justice Leiner, Kadiobo Mansamba, Loy Popp, Mbaya Mansamba, Nial Akok, Thomas Dreves Castillo
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wicklingcomics · 3 years
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Duh nuh nuh nuh nuuuuuuuh nuhNUH! X-Men: The Animated Series was a big part of our introduction to the Marvel Universe. This comic is a little reality warping to gush about an early influence and one of the best Saturday morning cartoons of all time!
It's also a (belated) thank you. Months ago we reached out to creators of the series asking if they had any more of their "Previously On X-Men" hats available for purchase. Lucky for us they had a few in stock and on sale! Cue: gratuitous creator photo.
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If you're interested in getting one of these hats for your very own, you can email the Lewalds at [email protected]! (They also just released a gorgeous new book X-Men: The Art and Making of the Animated Series. Highly recommended!)
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esonetwork · 4 years
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The 42cast Episode 64: The Eric and Julia Lewald Interview
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The 42cast Episode 64: The Eric and Julia Lewald Interview
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As we round out the year, we’re joined by Eric and Julia Lewald to discuss their work in animation, focusing on X-Men: The Animated Series and Exosquad. There are anecdotes aplenty as they detail how they broke into animation, working to get X-Men made the way that they want to, meeting Stan Lee, ideas that didn’t make it to the screen, and so much more. We also talk about Eric’s book, Previously on the X-Men, including some of the contents and what prompted him to write it. If you love X-Men: The Animated Series and want some awesome, behind-the-scenes information from the people who were there, give this one a listen and then go back and listen to our interviews with other creators for the series.
Show Notes: Previously on X-Men from Jacobs Brown Press (Hardcover version with Eric’s signature) Previously on X-Men from Amazon with softcover and Kindle versions available Eric and Julia’s blog Our interview with X-Men: The Animated Series producer, Will Meugniot Our interview with prolific writers for X-Men: The Animated Series and Exosquad, Michael and Mark Edens
Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast. You can also find us on Twitter as @42cast. We can also be found on Stitcher Radio, Google Play, and iTunes. Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at [email protected].
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demifiendrsa · 2 years
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X-Men '97, A revival series to the 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series, will stream on Disney+ in 2023. 
Beau DeMayo (The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf) will serve as head writer and executive producer. Supervising director is Jake Castorena and supervising producer is Charley Feldman. Also consulting on the new series are X-Men: The Animated Series producers and showrunners Eric and Julia Lewald, plus original series director Larry Houston.
Several cast members from X-Men: The Animated Series will reprise their original roles. Returning cast members include: Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza, Adrian Hough, Christopher Britton, Catherine Disher, Chris Potter, Alison Sealy-Smith, and Alyson Court.
X-Men '97 will also welcome a number of new voices to the cast, including Jennifer Hale, Anniwaa Buachie, Ray Chase, Matthew Waterson, JP Karliak, Holly Chou, Jeff Bennett, and AJ LoCascio.
“This is the first X-Men title produced by Marvel Studios,” emphasizes Winderbaum. “What an amazing first step to reintroduce audiences to the X-Men with a look at one of the most pinnacle eras of the X-Men comics, which was the ‘90s. That iconic style that has its roots in Chris Claremont, and is celebrated in Jim Lee, and then again in ‘The Animated Series.’”
“Over the years, as we’ve met with so many filmmakers who have come in to pitch on various projects, the touchstone that we hear over and over again is X-Men: The Animated Series,” says Winderbaum.
“As an animated show, the original X-Men was the forerunner to some amazing action series,” says Vasquez-Eberhardt. “Everyone that is making X-Men ’97, top-down, is a fan. On this project, instinctually, we knew exactly what this is. To bring this series forward and pick up that baton, and not just keep running at the same pace, but to really elevate. That’s the responsibility.”
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geekcavepodcast · 2 years
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‘90s “X-Men” Returns!
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Marvel has announced the return of the ‘90s X-Men! 
X-Men ‘97 will revisit era and cast of X-Men: The Animated Series with many cast members returning for the new animated series.
Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza, Alison Sealy-Smith, Chris Potter, Catherine Disher, Adrian Hough, and Christopher Britton, will reprise their roles from X-Men: The Animated Series. New voice cast members include Jennifer Hale, Anniwaa Buachie, Ray Chase, Matthew Waterson, JP Karliak, Holly Chou, Jeff Bennett, and AJ LoCascio. Beau DeMayo serves as head writer and executive producer. Jake Castorena serves as supervising director and Charley Feldman serves as supervising producer._ X-Men: The Animated Series_ producers and showrunner Eric and Julia Lewald and original series director Larry Houston are consulting on X-Men ‘97.
X-Men ‘97 will premiere on Disney+ in 2023.
(Image via Marvel Comics)
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vintage1981 · 9 months
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X-Men '97: 5 Things We Learned at Comic-Con 2023
Marvel Studios mostly sat out this year’s Comic-Con, doing little more than releasing a new trailer for The Marvels during the show. But there was one upcoming Marvel project that made a surprise appearance at the convention. 
Fans lucky enough to attend the "Designing the X-Men: A This Week in Marvel Special Event" panel were treated to updates on the animated series X-Men ‘97, straight from producers Beau DeMayo, Jake Castorena and Larry Houston. There was even new footage shown of this hotly anticipated X-Men revival.
That footage isn't being released online, but fear not. IGN is here to break down what was shown and what we learned about X-Men '97 at Comic-Con.
X-Men '97 features the voices of Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza, Catherine Disher, Chris Potter, Alison Sealy-Smith, Adrian Hough, Christopher Britton and Alyson Court. The series will stream exclusively on Disney+.
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cultfaction · 2 years
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X-Men: The Animated Series to be revived by Disney+
X-Men: The Animated Series to be revived by Disney+
Eric and Julia Lewald, and director Larry Houston, the creative team behind X-Men: The Animated Series revealed a few years back that they were putting together a pitch for Disney+ to revive the show. Now The Wrap is reporting that a new series, tentatively titled X-Men ’97, will pick up where the original series finished! The original show ran from 1992-1997 lasting for five seasons (with 76…
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themutantages · 2 years
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IMPORTANT NEWS: X-Men '97 is set to take place shortly after the end of season 5 with a slated 10 episodes. (Source: Bleeding Cool)
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sebastianshaw · 2 years
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I met the creators of the x-men animated series in a zoom meeting. Julia Lewald was very nice. Even Lenore Zann was there. I got to sing one of my parody songs and they god damn loved it!
Awww that’s super awesome, congrats! I bet that was really cool!
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tvsotherworlds · 1 year
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