Marvel's 'Spiderman' Animated TV Series Premieres In 2017
Marvel Animation announced at New York Comic Con, an all-new animated series called "Marvel's Spider-Man" will be premiering on Disney XD in 2017. "Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man" will culminate in January 2017 with an exciting two-part finale arc "Graduation Day" that will see Spider-Man stop Doctor Octopus and the Superior Sinister Six from destroying all of the heroes in New York City.
"Spiderman" depicts on the life of student Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire), who after being bitten by a genetically altered spider, gains superhuman strength and the spider-like ability to cling to any surface. He vows to use his abilities to fight crime, coming to understand the words of his beloved Uncle Ben: "With great power comes great responsibility."
USA Today reported that the series, which will depict lead character Peter Parker as a superhero in his teenage years. it will be led by story editor Kevin Shinick (Robot Chicken), who will be joined by supervising director Philip Pignottie (Marvel's Avengers Assemble).
Marc Buhaj, a senior vice president, programming and general manager for Disney XD addressed the new series. "Spider-Man is the biggest action hero in the world. He is an iconic character whose duality makes him both relatable and aspirational for the Disney XD audience. [Marvel's Spider-Man offers a] fresh take on a beloved classic that will engage both new and existing Spidey fans with its compelling drama, exciting action and the signature sense of comedy," Buhaj said.
Spider-Man has been relatively active in animation for quite some time. Since 2012, Peter Parker has appeared on Disney XD in "Ultimate Spider-Man." Said series, which is currently airing its fourth season, retitled into "Ultimate Spider-Man vs. the Sinister 6" will end its run in January.
For 2016 to date, Marvel reported that the series has reached 51 million Total Viewers across the U.S., generated close to 4 million consumer engagements via VOD/STB and ranks among the network's top 5 animated series in key targeted boy demographics. Marvel's own Spider-Man movie, "Spiderman: Homecoming," hits theaters in July 7, 2017.
