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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is an iconic series from the nineties created by Joss Whedon. The show chronicles the journey of Buffy Summers—the sixteen-year-old vampire slayer—as she struggles to find a balance between fighting the forces of darkness and being a teenage girl. The cult classic ran for seven seasons, following Buffy and her friends from high school through college into adulthood.

In the explosive season three finale of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Buffy and the rest of the graduating class fight an epic battle against the mayor of Sunnydale and his vampire army. Mayor Wilkins transforms into a giant snake demon, and the only way Buffy and the Scooby gang can defeat him is by blowing him—and the school—up. Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer may not have realized that this epic finale was foreshadowed in the first episode,...

X-Men: The Animated Series had standout episodes like "Days of Future Past," showcasing thrilling action and gripping narratives. Some episodes, like "Captive Hearts," struggled to match the dynamism and quality of the majority, hindering the overall impact. Season finales like "Graduation Day" provided poignant conclusions, offering closure to character arcs and thematic narratives.

X-Men: The Animated Series featured many great episodes throughout its legendary run, though some episodes were notably less effective. The acclaimed Marvel cartoon boasted 76 episodes across five thrilling seasons. Among these, the very strongest X-Men: The Animated Series episodes helped cultivate an impressive reputation that led to a triumphant revival decades later with Marvels X-Men 97. Other episodes, on the other hand, were far less effective though sometimes merely by comparison.

X-Men: The Animated Series adapted many classic Marvel Comics stories, often depicting them across multiple episode sagas and two-part narratives. It is worth noting that X-Men: The Animated Series...

Say what you will about Max, Paramount+, Hulu, and the like, but when it comes to horror films (and television series), there's one definitive streaming service: Shudder. And, for those who like to feverishly eat popcorn in anticipation of the next scare in June as much as they do in October, don't worry because another new month means another new selection of content for the spooky streamer.

Just as April had a mixture of (relatively) old favorites such as Drag Me to Hell and Shudder exclusives such as Late Night with the Devil, so too does June. And, don't forget, in May, Shudder added B-movie classics like The Toxic Avenger, Gorgo, The Giant Gila Monster, Graduation Day (1981), and Mother's Day (1980). In other words, June's additions make for some particularly red icing on what horror fans are sure to call a delicious cake.

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For many kids growing up in the '90s, the animated X-Men series would have most likely been their first point of exposure to Marvel's mutants, and – along with the Batman: The Animated Series and later, Spider-Man: The Animated Series – their introduction to comic book superheroes in general. X-Men: The Animated Series ran for an impressive five seasons between 1992 and 1997 and quickly became one of the highest-rated kids' shows on TV. This is a legacy that remains strong to this day. Director Bryan Singer used it as his primary source of research when prepping for the first X-Men film because the series had been so successful in condensing down over 40 years' worth of key storylines from the comics. In 2015, Marvel started releasing an ongoing comic series based on the cartoon, X-Men '92, to honor the show's impact and has led to a revival with X-Men '97.

However, for all...

This article contains spoilers for "X-Men '97."

The sixth and latest episode of "X-Men '97" was titled "Lifedeath – Part 2." Sure enough, it continued the story of Storm and Forge (adapting a classic "X-Men" comic), culminating with Ororo regaining her mutant gifts as she pounds her fears (including claustrophobia and a demon owl) into submission. Gaining her Og Dave Cockrum-designed costume and white locks to show for it, Storm (once more Mistress of the Elements) called down a lightning strike seen from orbit and soared like Superman. But that wasn't all.

Like the previous "Lifedeath," this episode was bifurcated with an unrelated story — a story set a whole galaxy away. The X-Men have told the world that their founder and mentor Charles "Professor X" Xavier is dead, assassinated by anti-mutant extremist Henry Gyrich. That's why Magneto, Charles' heir, has taken his best frenemy's place as team leader (and rekindled his...

Take a look at the latest Marvel Legends action figures, from the new “X-Men '97" animated TV series, now streaming on Disney+:

"...the new cartoon series picks up from 'Graduation Day', the final 1997 episode of 'X-Men: The Animated Series', set at a 'Mutant/Human Relations Summit'…

“…where 'Henry Peter Gyrich' attacks 'Professor Xavier' with a psychic energy disrupter and subsequently gets arrested. The 'X-Men' and 'Moira MacTaggert' try to save Xavier, but all seems lost.

“They would need help to contact the 'Shi'ar', who would be able to provide a cure, but they lack the power to do so.

“Desperately they search out 'Magneto', who can help Xavier send a psychic message to the Shi'ar in his weakened state.

"But Magneto is preparing a mutant uprising on the island of 'Genosha' to overthrow humans once and for all.

“The X-Men arrive just...

X-Men ’97 opened to positive reviews on Disney+ and many critics hailed it as a nostalgic throwback to the original X-Men: The Animated Series. Just before its release, the showrunner Beau DeMayo exited the series for some unspecified reason, starting a whole new rumor mill on the internet. When he was part of the show, DeMayo revealed that Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films would have never happened if it was not for the original X-Men animated series.

X-Men: The Animated Series

The original show ran from 1992 to 1997 and garnered a whole generation of kids and young adults as fans of the show. The new series picks up from the events of the finale of X-Men: The Animated Series and brings back most of the original cast.

X-Men ’97 Creator Claims The Original X-Men Series Paved The Way For Spider-Man Films

X-Men: The Animated Series might have made Sam Raimi’s...

Spoilers for "X-Men '97" to follow.

The X-Men are back on TV and "X-Men '97" wants you to feel like they never left. The animation is different, but many of the original "X-Men" voice actors are back and the story picks up mere months after the O.G. series finale "Graduation Day." (Need an "X-Men" refresher before "'97"? We've got you covered.) The creators of "X-Men '97" are fans passionate about getting it right and it shows.

/Film's Ethan Anderton spoke with "X-Men '97" supervising producer/head director Jake Castorena for an episode of the /Film Daily podcast. Castorena stressed that making the show feel compatible with the old series was a priority:

"[We had to understand] that it's a revival. It's not a reboot. It's a spiritual successor, it's on the shoulders of what came before, and it's got to feel like it's a continuation. The goal is, you've gotta go from 'Graduation Day,...

X-Men '97 supervising producer and head director Jake Castorena recently shared how the Disney+ show's unique 2D animation style was created.

Since the first trailer for X-Men '97 was released, Marvel fans have debated whether the show's animation style was CGI to look hand-drawn or a mix of both. Speaking with MovieWeb, Castorena cleared up any confusion fans might still have, explaining, "I am happy to clarify this. This is a 2D hand-animated show. Our overseas vendor, Studio Mirror, they are just that good and, you know, combined in tandem with our in-house animation team led by Jeremy Polgar with our effects lead led by Chris Graff down to our compositing lead, led by Ashley Phillips, and our production design led by Anthony Wu and all of their they're encompassing teams that we all work together to bring you what we get is a unique style."

Related X-Men 97: One...

X-Men '97 revisits the iconic 90s era with a direct continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series, bringing back popular mutants and villains. Supervising Producer Jake Castorena emphasizes the importance of honoring the 90s visual style while staying relevant and pushing the medium forward. The X-Men '97 team focuses on enhancing the visuals of mutant abilities with HD updates, ensuring that new audiences and longtime fans are satisfied.

X-Men ‘97 Supervising Producer and Head Director, Jake Castorena, details the deep work that went into bringing the technical elements to life in the Marvel animated series. Disney+ is releasing X-Men '97 this week, marking both a new and familiar era for the Marvel audience. With the X-Men rights finally back at Marvel Studios, their first venture into the mutant mythology is revisiting one of the most defining properties in the Marvel media legacy.

Serving officially as a sequel to X-Men: The Animated Series,...

Not to be one of those insufferable millennials who cries out "Only '90s kids remember," but hot dog do only '90s kids remember the glory of watching "X-Men: The Animated Series," aka the best animated Marvel superhero show of all time. The '90s was a bit of a wasteland of quality superhero offerings in live-action, but animated television was absolutely thriving. "X-Men: The Animated Series" helped turn a group of marvelous mutants into fast-favorites for a new generation, and set the groundwork for what many view as the definitive portrayals of many of the characters. And because everything old is new again, a continuation series, "X-Men '97," is coming our way to Disney+. The series is thankfully not a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, meaning it is picking up where the canon of the series finale left off in 1997 with "Graduation Day." 

We already did the...

Superheroes never really die, and that's especially true of the X-Men. Across multiple comics, films, and cartoons, Marvel's merry band of mutants have been resurrected time and time again in various forms and protocols. Yet, for fans of a certain age, the only adaptation that really matters is X-Men: The Animated Series, a beloved cartoon that took on mammoth storylines such as the Dark Phoenix saga and Days Of Future Past with impressive comic book accuracy. In fact, an entire generation was raised on nothing more than those original five seasons and a bowl of cereal every Saturday morning from 1992 to 1997 (not counting reruns). But now, three decades on, the series that started it all — and that theme tune, of course — is rising like a phoenix of its own with a new sequel show from none other than Marvel Studios.

Being a direct continuation of The Best X-Men Adaptation...

The potential absence of Professor X in the upcoming Disney+ series has left many fans concerned. Created by Beau DeMayo, X-Men ’97 serves as a revival of the X-Men: The Animated Series, which ran for successful five seasons from 1992 to 1996. While fans are buzzing with excitement and anticipation for the upcoming Marvel animated series, the absence of Charles Xavier has left many scratching their heads.

X-Men ’97

The iconic X-Men character is nowhere to be found in images or plot details released so far. However, the executive producer of the animated show has assured that Professor Charles Xavier’s legacy will continue to cast a long shadow over the world of the X-Men, shaping their destinies in ways yet to be revealed.

Executive Producer Addressed Professor X’s Absence in X-Men ’97

X-Men ’97 picks up where the original series left off, with the superhero team facing challenges in the absence of their leader.

"X-Men '97" brings back the marvelous mutants as if they never left TV screens after the original series finale, "Graduation Day." The trailer promised a tone and style befitting the original, plus plenty of Marvel comic book Easter eggs.

Now, the X-Men are larger than life — and ultimately, any one actor. In the 27-year hiatus between the 1992 series and this revival, the X-Men finally made it to live-action (we ranked their cinematic adventures here) and starred in other animated series. Since "X-Men '97" is a revival of a specific version of the X-Men, though, the show has brought back cast members and creatives from the original show. If they hadn't, then why revive this series instead of just making a new "X-Men" cartoon?

In its opening titles, "X-Men" would introduce each member of the team one-by-one with hero shots demonstrating their powers and/or quirks alongside huge text displaying their names.

Take a look at more footage from the new "X-Men '97" animated TV series, streaming Season One March 20, 2024 on Disney+:

"...the new series picks up from 'Graduation Day', the final 1997 episode of 'X-Men: The Animated Series', set at a 'Mutant/Human Relations Summit'…

‘…where 'Henry Peter Gyrich' attacks 'Professor Xavier' with a psychic energy disrupter and subsequently gets arrested.

“The 'X-Men' and 'Moira MacTaggert' try to save Xavier, but all seems lost. They would need help to contact the 'Shi'ar', who would be able to provide a cure, but they lack the power to do so.

“Desperately they search out 'Magneto', who can help Xavier send a psychic message to the Shi'ar in his weakened state.

"But Magneto is preparing a mutant uprising on the island of 'Genosha' to overthrow humans once and for all.

‘The X-Men arrive just in time to speak...

Take a look at the new "X-Men '97" animated TV series, streaming Season One starting March 20, 2024 on Disney+:

"...the new series picks up from 'Graduation Day', the final 1997 episode of 'X-Men: The Animated Series', set at a 'Mutant/Human Relations Summit'…

‘…where 'Henry Peter Gyrich' attacks 'Professor Xavier' with a psychic energy disrupter and subsequently gets arrested.

“The 'X-Men' and 'Moira MacTaggert' try to save Xavier, but all seems lost.

“They would need help to contact the 'Shi'ar', who would be able to provide a cure, but they lack the power to do so.

“Desperately they search out 'Magneto', who can help Xavier send a psychic message to the Shi'ar in his weakened state.

"But Magneto is preparing a mutant uprising on the island of 'Genosha' to overthrow humans once and for all.

‘The X-Men arrive just in time to speak to...

X-Men '97 is a nostalgic continuation of the classic 1990s X-Men animation from 1997, promising exploration of the X-Men universe. Marvel's X-Men '97, part of the MCU umbrella, is not within the MCU timeline, marking a significant expansion of the X-Men franchise. The return of iconic characters like Wolverine and Magneto in X-Men '97 sets the stage for thrilling developments and a faithful adaptation.

Before watching X-Men '97 there are several important aspects of the original X-Men: The Animated Series that should be remembered. X-Men '97 is a continuation of the classic 1990s cartoon, X-Men: The Animated Series. Picking up where the original series left off in 1997, X-Men '97 promises a nostalgic exploration of the X-Men universe.

The X-Men '97 trailer has prompted some exciting developments for the famed Marvel superhero troupe. Produced by Marvel Animation, X-Men '97 is under the Marvel Cinematic Universe umbrella but does not exist within the MCU timeline.

"X-Men '97" is bringing the marvelous mutant heroes back to the small screen like they never left it, picking up right after the original series finale, "Graduation Day." Since that aired, the show's '90s setting has gone from contemporary to period piece.

The long-awaited trailer for "X-Men '97" debuted on February 15, 2024, and there's plenty to discuss even with less than 2 minutes of footage. For one, we've now finally seen the series' animation style, which brings modern shading and three-dimensionality to the original's classic cartoon look.

Much of the original voice cast is back (even if they only get a line each to show it), while Ray Chase and Matthew Waterson sound uncanny as Cyclops and Magneto. I'll admit I've been skeptical of "X-Men '97" before now — I've never been a huge fan of the original (the production values were quite low and often off-putting). Plus, the X-Men's world is so vast,...

X-Men '97 will see Magneto taking over as the leader of the team since Professor X's departure in a devastating attack in the original series. The revival picks up where the original left off, exploring complex personal lives and storylines influenced by the classic X-Men comics. Fans shouldn't expect Professor X's return anytime soon, as the series will focus on the team dynamics and growth without him present.

The X-Men are coming back to the small screen in Marvel's revival of the classic animated series, X-Men '97, though they may be missing a key team member. There has been no sign of an appearance from the world's most powerful telepath, Professor Charles Xavier, in any of the images or plot details of X-Men '97 to have been released so far. Instead, the X-Men's old enemy Magneto is set to step up in Charles' place as the leader of the X-Men.

X-Men '97 has received an official rating certification.

As shared on X, Disney+ has updated its listing page for X-Men '97, revealing that the upcoming animated series has been rated TV-14. This is somewhat surprising given that its predecessor, X-Men: The Animated Series, was rated TV-Y7. However, considering that the target demographic for X-Men: Tas has aged considerably since it went off the air in 1997, it makes sense that Marvel Studios might want to cater to the show's now older fanbase. A TV-14 rating is also similar to the PG-13 rating that most of Marvel's superhero films have received from the Motion Picture Association.

Related Deadpool 2's Josh Brolin Addresses Possible Cable Cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine Josh Brolin remains coy when asked if his Deadpool 2 character, Cable, will appear in the forthcoming third installment, Deadpool & Wolverine. Disney+ has confirmed that '#XMen97' is rated TV-14 & will be...

Grab your boombox and meet me at the skatepark, because we're throwing it back to the '90s, folks! Despite all the warm and fuzzy feelings that that decade inspires in Millennials like me, it wasn't exactly a golden age for superhero media ... on the big screen, that is. For comic fans and loyal viewers of Saturday morning cartoons, well, animated shows were simply the place to be. We had "Batman: The Animated Series" and "Spider-Man" at our fingertips, but we're here to talk about one beloved series over all the rest: "X-Men: The Animated Series." The pop-cultural legacy of this show simply can't be overstated, acting as a gateway to comic books for an entire generation of young fans.

Now, over three decades later, Marvel is returning to the small screen with a Disney+ revival titled "X-Men '97." The project was first revealed back on Disney+ Day in 2021, but...

Production continues on Season Two of the "X-Men '97" animated TV series, while streaming Season One March 20, 2024 on Disney+:

"...the new series picks up from 'Graduation Day', the final 1997 episode of 'X-Men: The Animated Series', set at a 'Mutant/Human Relations Summit', where 'Henry Peter Gyrich' attacks 'Professor Xavier' with a psychic energy disrupter and subsequently gets arrested.

“The 'X-Men' and 'Moira MacTaggert' try to save Xavier, but all seems lost.

“They would need help to contact the 'Shi'ar', who would be able to provide a cure, but they lack the power to do so. Desperately they search out 'Magneto', who can help Xavier send a psychic message to the Shi'ar in his weakened state.

"But Magneto is preparing a mutant uprising on the island of 'Genosha' to overthrow humans once and for all.

‘The X-Men arrive just in time to speak to...

The wait may be over for X-Men '97 as an updated release window for the upcoming Marvel animated series has been revealed.

Sources have indicated to trusted scooper Alex Perez of The Cosmic Circus that Marvel Studios has set a spring release window for X-Men '97. The 10-episode season will reportedly premiere on Disney+ in mid to late March 2024. X-Men '97, first announced by Marvel Studios in November 2021, will be a continuation of the beloved X-Men: The Animated Series, which ran on Fox Kids Network for five seasons and 76 episodes between October 1992 and September 1997.

Related Marvel Announces X-Men '97 Prelude Comic Series The upcoming animated series X-Men '97 on Disney+ receives a 4-issue comic book miniseries written by Marvel Comics veterans. Close

X-Men '97 is confirmed to be set several months after the series finale of X-Men: The Animated Series, "Graduation Day," with Mister Sinister set as the show's primary antagonist.

Production continues on Season Two of the "X-Men '97" animated TV series, with the original 1997 voice cast, streaming Season One April 2024 on Disney+:

"...the new series picks up from 'Graduation Day', the final 1997 episode of 'X-Men: The Animated Series', set at a 'Mutant/Human Relations Summit', where 'Henry Peter Gyrich' attacks 'Professor Xavier' with a psychic energy disrupter and subsequently gets arrested. The 'X-Men' and 'Moira MacTaggert' try to save Xavier, but all seems lost.

“They would need help to contact the 'Shi'ar', who would be able to provide a cure, but they lack the power to do so. Desperately they search out 'Magneto', who can help Xavier send a psychic message to the Shi'ar in his weakened state.

"But Magneto is preparing a mutant uprising on the island of 'Genosha' to overthrow humans once and for all. The X-Men arrive...

Production continues on Season Two of the "X-Men '97" animated TV series, with the original 1997 voice cast, streaming Season One January 3, 2024 on Disney+:

"...the new series picks up from 'Graduation Day', the final 1997 episode of 'X-Men: The Animated Series', set at a 'Mutant/Human Relations Summit', where 'Henry Peter Gyrich' attacks 'Professor Xavier' with a psychic energy disrupter and subsequently gets arrested. The 'X-Men' and 'Moira MacTaggert' try to save Xavier, but all seems lost.

“They would need help to contact the 'Shi'ar', who would be able to provide a cure, but they lack the power to do so. Desperately they search out 'Magneto', who can help Xavier send a psychic message to the Shi'ar in his weakened state.

"But Magneto is preparing a mutant uprising on the island of 'Genosha' to overthrow humans once and for all. The X-Men arrive just in...

X-Men '97 star and Rogue actor Lenore Zann revealed that work on the forthcoming second season of the Children of the Atom's Disney+ and Marvel Studios series is back on track.

In a post on X, Zann commented, "LA, California, Dec 7, 2023: Happy to be back in the studio continuing to record Season 2 of X-Men 97 for [Marvel Studios] - this time in Burbank. Grateful to be back and I jes' know y'all are gonna love our new show as much as I do." Included in said post was a picture of Zann wearing a varsity jacket with a big white "X" on the right side and Rogue's name on the left.

Related Funko Unveils Exclusive X-Men '97 Cyclops Pop! Funk unveils an eBay-exclusive Pop! figure of fan-favorite X-Men hero Cyclops, based on his appearance in the upcoming Disney+ show X-Men '97. LA, California, Dec 7, 2023: Happy to be back in the...

Production continues on Season Two of the "X-Men '97" animated TV series, with the original 1997 voice cast, streaming Season One January 3, 2024 on Disney+:

"...the new series picks up from 'Graduation Day', the final 1997 episode of 'X-Men: The Animated Series', set at a 'Mutant/Human Relations Summit', where 'Henry Peter Gyrich' attacks 'Professor Xavier' with a psychic energy disrupter and subsequently gets arrested. The 'X-Men' and 'Moira MacTaggert' try to save Xavier, but all seems lost.

“They would need help to contact the 'Shi'ar', who would be able to provide a cure, but they lack the power to do so. Desperately they search out 'Magneto', who can help Xavier send a psychic message to the Shi'ar in his weakened state.

"But Magneto is preparing a mutant uprising on the island of 'Genosha' to overthrow humans once and for all. The X-Men arrive just in...

Rory's continuous mistakes in the show, from skipping her own mother's graduation to cheating on her boyfriend, made her an unlikable character. Rory's decision to fat-shame a ballerina in her writing for Yale's newspaper showcased her in a negative light. Rory's poor decision-making skills and entitlement led her to dismiss a great job opportunity and ultimately sabotage her career.

Gilmore Girls never shied away from putting its characters in difficult situations and making them react like real, imperfect people, but the show might have gone too far with Rory. The youngest Gilmore made so many mistakes that it was impossible to keep track of them. Rory was always made out to be the ultimate good girl — she was a book-loving perfectionist who loved planning and organizing, she got straight As and was accepted into the best educational establishments, and she was a calm and collected individual with principles. In reality,...

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" remains one of the great TV shows, at least in part because of its supporting characters. The series boasted a supporting cast that became as popular and beloved as the titular slayer herself. Whether it's the Scoobies, David Boreanez's Angel, or the hugely-popular character that was originally supposed to be killed off early, Spike (James Marsters), one of the series' great strengths was the fact that its central character was, at least by the series' end, essentially one of many protagonists.

"Buffy" debuted on the WB back in 1997, but by 1999 Angel had proven popular enough to get his own spin-off, with "Angel" airing on the same network that year. In that first season of the spin-off show, Buffy's former beau is joined by Eliza Dushku's Faith, another slayer who was "called" following the death of Kendra, yet another slayer "called" after Buffy temporarily died in season one.

Buffy's friends are at risk of turning into vampires due to the constant vampire attacks in Sunnydale, showcasing the high stakes of the show's supernatural battles. Several key characters in Buffy the Vampire Slayer have been turned into vampires, such as Jesse, Angel, Harmony, and even Buffy herself in a nightmare sequence. Spike's backstory and desire for love as a human explains his loyalty to Drusilla and his actions throughout the series, shedding light on his complex character.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer follows a high schooler named Buffy given the title of Slayer to protect her hometown of Sunnydale, but even with her protection, a number of characters turned into vampires in the show. With hoards of vampires constantly terrorizing the town, things are bound to fall through the cracks. Sometimes, those things happen to be her friends who stand less of a chance fighting against supernatural creatures.

Buffy isn't...

On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 9:00 Pm, BET will air Season 1, Episode 8 of “College Hill: Celebrity Edition” titled “Graduation Day.”

In this episode, as graduation approaches, Ray J faces the consequences of his actions. Additionally, Big Freedia and Slim Thug make a bet on who will become valedictorian among the students. The episode will also feature the students giving their final presentations.

“College Hill: Celebrity Edition” is a reality show that follows the lives of celebrity students as they pursue their education. This episode will showcase the events leading up to their graduation day and the challenges they face.

For viewers interested in the lives of celebrity students and the dynamics of college, “Graduation Day” offers a glimpse into the final moments of their academic journey. Tune in on Tuesday night at 9:00 Pm on BET to watch the conclusion of this season’s “College Hill: Celebrity Edition.”

Release Date & Time:...

Blue Beetle #1 is an action-packed, humorous, and heartwarming new chapter for Jaime Reyes that expands on previously established plot points. The comic maintains a strong pace, with plenty of action and surprising social commentary on xenophobia and violence towards the Horizon. Blue Beetle #1 is a satisfying read for both longtime fans and new readers, serving as a perfect jumping-on point with exciting storylines to come.

Warning! Contains spoilers for Blue Beetle #1!DC Comics brings Blue Beetle back for an action-packed thrill ride sure to put a smile on the faces of fans. Blue Beetle #1 is a brand-new chapter for Jaime Reyes that has humor, heart, and dramatic developments.

Blue Beetle's life got a lot more complicated in his most recent miniseries, Blue Beetle: Graduation Day by Josh Trujillo and Adrian Gutierrez. The young hero graduated from high school and moved to Palmera City where he eventually met two new...

For as long as TV has existed, it has been used as a scapegoat for social and cultural issues. In a 1961 speech, FCC chairmen Newton Minow declared the format a "vast wasteland" of programming. In the 1970s, dozens of CBS affiliates chose not to show the historic episode of "Maude" that tackled abortion in reruns, caving to the pressure of critics who thought it would encourage viewers to do the same. The '80s saw the Satanic Panic, in which TV at large got swept up in a whirlwind of conspiracy, cited alongside metal music and board games as negative influences on the state of American children's souls.

Then there were the '90s. While the paranoid attitudes behind the Satanic Panic still raged on in some households, America became gripped by an unimaginable and seemingly new phenomenon: the school shooting. A few school shootings had happened before the 1990s,...

X-Men: The Animated Series star and Rogue voice actor Lenore Zann discussed her return to the role for Disney+ and Marvel Studios' X-Men '97.

In a new interview, per Toonado, Zann touched upon what it was like to reprise Rogue for X-Men '97, saying it was "fantastic to get this opportunity to re-inhabit the character of Rogue," who she called "[her] favorite character [she's] played to date." Zann added, "I'm grateful to the fans for their loyalty and support for our original series - and for my performance - which has made this possible. And I'm also grateful to [showrunner] Beau DeMayo and [supervising producer] Charley Feldman from X-Men '97 for insisting I come back as Rogue."

Related: X-Men '97's Rogue Voice Actor Promises a Second Season Fans Will Love

Zann also dropped a hint as to what lies ahead for Rogue in the series, commenting, "As usual, Rogue will go through a lot in X-Men '97.

Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani was recently spotted cosplaying as X-Men's Jubilee at Fan Expo Canada.

Shared on X (formerly Twitter), Vellani -- dressed as a comics-accurate Jubilee -- attended the Toronto-based annual fan convention with fellow actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever), who cosplayed as Donatello from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This isn't the first time Vellani has impressed the Marvel fandom with her impressive cosplays. The actor previously attended a Halloween party in 2022 as Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark while her Ms. Marvel co-star Yasmeen Fletcher went as Lego Iron Man.

Related: Rumor: Latest Thunderbolts Rewrites Removed Captain America 4 Connections

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Iman Vellani at #FanExpoCanada. (📸 @ramakrishnannn) pic.twitter.com/S0fCE0jZxN — One Take News (@OneTakeNews) August 28, 2023

Vellani made her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in 2022 starring as Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel in the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel. The first season, which consisted of...

X-Men '97 is a rebooted continuation of the 1990s X-Men animated series, bringing back beloved characters and their original voice actors from the 90s. The show picks up from where the original series left off, exploring the void left by Professor X's absence and the changing perception of mutants in the world. While the premiere date may be delayed to 2024, fans are eagerly anticipating this nostalgic trip down memory lane that combines the best of the past with the present.

Time and again, the Marvel Universe brings unexpected delights to its fans. When you're convinced you've seen the full spectrum, the unexpected occurs, and beloved characters get a fresh lease on life, honoring their history. And that's precisely what's happening with Disney+'s much-anticipated series, X-Men ’97.

The show promises a refreshing dose of nostalgia. Positioned as a rebooted continuation of the 1990s cult favorite X-Men: The Animated Series,...

Production continues on Season Two of the "X-Men '97" animated TV series, with the original 1997 voice cast, streaming Season One January 3, 2024 on Disney+:

"...the new series picks up from 'Graduation Day', the final 1997 episode of 'X-Men: The Animated Series', set at a 'Mutant/Human Relations Summit', where 'Henry Peter Gyrich' attacks 'Professor Xavier' with a psychic energy disrupter and subsequently gets arrested. The 'X-Men' and 'Moira MacTaggert' try to save Xavier, but all seems lost.

“They would need help to contact the 'Shi'ar', who would be able to provide a cure, but they lack the power to do so. Desperately they search out 'Magneto', who can help Xavier send a psychic message to the Shi'ar in his weakened state.

"But Magneto is preparing a mutant uprising on the island of 'Genosha' to overthrow humans once and for all. The X-Men arrive just in...

Production continues on Season Two of the "X-Men '97" animated TV series, with the original 1997 voice cast, streaming Season One January 3, 2024 on Disney+:

"...the new series picks up from 'Graduation Day', the final 1997 episode of 'X-Men: The Animated Series', set at a 'Mutant/Human Relations Summit', where 'Henry Peter Gyrich' attacks 'Professor Xavier' with a psychic energy disrupter and subsequently gets arrested. The 'X-Men' and 'Moira MacTaggert' try to save Xavier, but all seems lost.

“They would need help to contact the 'Shi'ar', who would be able to provide a cure, but they lack the power to do so. Desperately they search out 'Magneto', who can help Xavier send a psychic message to the Shi'ar in his weakened state.

"But Magneto is preparing a mutant uprising on the island of 'Genosha' to overthrow humans once and for all. The X-Men arrive just in...

A new rumor surrounding X-Men '97 claims that a character with connections to both Cyclops and Jean Grey will pop up in the long-awaited Disney+ and Marvel Studios series.

Over on Can We Get Some Toast's Instagram account, a post was shared announcing that Madelyne Pryor/Goblin Queen will "make her animated debut" in X-Men '97. In the comics, Pryor is an evil clone of Jean Grey created by Mister Sinister -- whose name is mentioned alongside the word "Cloning" in the post's description -- and was married to Cyclops. Fittingly, the proclamation about Madelyne's supposed appearance in the series has an image of her next to one of Jean. However, as this news is just a rumor for now, it should be taken lightly.

Related: X-Men '97: Season 2's Scripts Are Nearly Finished

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New X-Men '97 merchandise has been spotted, which reveals that the fan-favorite Sentinels will return in the upcoming animated revival.

Marvelous News (via The Direct) shared the first images of the X-Men '97 Hasbro Titan Hero 12" Sentinel figure after it had surfaced online. The merchandise confirms that the mutant-hunting robots will retain their appearance and purple and maroon color scheme from X-Men: The Animated Series. The Sentinels played a large role in The Animated Series and were featured prominently in the 2014 film X-Men: Days of Future Past. Simulated versions of the mutant-hunting robots also made brief appearances in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and X-Men: Apocalypse (2016).

Related: X-Men '97 Showrunner Leaves Twitter After Sunspot 'Whitewashing' Controversy

The first look at the Sentinels in X-Men '97 comes just over a week after a fan shared merchandise that revealed the show's five main characters. The merchandise, which is from Hasbro's Epic Hero Series,...

Back in 1990, legendary scream queen Linnea Quigley – whose many horror movie credits include The Return of the Living Dead, Night of the Demons, Witchtrap, Graduation Day, Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-o-Rama, Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers, Nightmare Sisters, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, and Silent Night, Deadly Night – made her own hour-long, horror-themed workout video. A release that was appropriately called Linnea Quigley’s Horror Workout… and which has now been given a special edition Blu-ray release! Copies can be purchased at This Link.

Directed by Kenneth J. Hall, Linnea Quigley’s Horror Workout has the following synopsis: After a nice shower, Linnea does some warm-up stretches and then goes for a run. She encounters some flabby zombies who follow her back to the house, where she leads them in some poolside aerobic routines. Later she unwinds by inviting some girlfriends over for a slumber party and some exercise.

X-Men '97 head writer and executive producer Beau DeMayo has left Twitter.

In a statement posted on his Twitter page, DeMayo announced that he was leaving the social media platform following several heated exchanges with fans over the casting of X-Men member Sunspot. "Well, guys, sad to say. This page will be going dark for a bit. Could be a week. Could be a year. I haven’t slept. Advocation matters. I value fan’s opinions but the sheer amount of vitriol in the last 24-hours is truly taxing, and actually risks working against what you’re trying to do as it’s now closed off an access point because I have to protect myself," he wrote. DeMayo explained that decided to leave Twitter after being attacked "over a leak I can’t really discuss at the moment. I am not the typical person you see in this position with this sort of property,...

Production continues on Season Two of the "X-Men '97" animated TV series, with the original 1997 voice cast, streaming Season One January 3, 2024 on Disney+:

"...the new series picks up from 'Graduation Day', the final 1997 episode of 'X-Men: The Animated Series', set at a 'Mutant/Human Relations Summit', where 'Henry Peter Gyrich' attacks 'Professor Xavier' with a psychic energy disrupter and subsequently gets arrested. The 'X-Men' and 'Moira MacTaggert' try to save Xavier, but all seems lost.

“They would need help to contact the 'Shi'ar', who would be able to provide a cure, but they lack the power to do so. Desperately they search out 'Magneto', who can help Xavier send a psychic message to the Shi'ar in his weakened state.

"But Magneto is preparing a mutant uprising on the island of 'Genosha' to overthrow humans once and for all. The X-Men arrive just in...

Popular cosplayer Anastasia Galuzina, a.k.a. Uli-chan, recently shared a new look at her updated Rogue cosplay outfit, which is based on the fan-favorite mutant's look in X-Men: The Animated Series.

Uli-Chan debuted the new cosplay images on her Instagram page with the following caption: "Huge Rogue comeback. I put a lot of work here, upgrade my makeup and wig and finally it came out the way I like!" She also shared that the latest X-Men suit came from world-renowned designer Andromeda Latex and that her images were touched up by Dorian Photo & Art. Rogue, created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Michael Golden, first appeared in 1981's Avengers Annual #10.

Related: Halle Berry's Haircut Has Fans Expecting an MCU X-Men Announcement

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Production continues on Season Two of the "X-Men '97" animated TV series, with the original 1997 voice cast, streaming Season One in 2024 on Disney+:

"...the new series picks up from 'Graduation Day', the final 1997 episode of 'X-Men: The Animated Series', set at a 'Mutant/Human Relations Summit', where 'Henry Peter Gyrich' attacks 'Professor Xavier' with a psychic energy disrupter and subsequently gets arrested. The 'X-Men' and 'Moira MacTaggert' try to save Xavier, but all seems lost.

“They would need help to contact the 'Shi'ar', who would be able to provide a cure, but they lack the power to do so. Desperately they search out 'Magneto', who can help Xavier send a psychic message to the Shi'ar in his weakened state.

"But Magneto is preparing a mutant uprising on the island of 'Genosha' to overthrow humans once and for all. The X-Men arrive...

Production continues on Season Two of the "X-Men '97" animated TV series, with the original 1997 voice cast, streaming Season One in 2024 on Disney+:

"...the new series picks up from 'Graduation Day', the final 1997 episode of 'X-Men: The Animated Series', set at a 'Mutant/Human Relations Summit', where 'Henry Peter Gyrich' attacks 'Professor Xavier' with a psychic energy disrupter and subsequently gets arrested. The 'X-Men' and 'Moira MacTaggert' try to save Xavier, but all seems lost.

“They would need help to contact the 'Shi'ar', who would be able to provide a cure, but they lack the power to do so. Desperately they search out 'Magneto', who can help Xavier send a psychic message to the Shi'ar in his weakened state.

"But Magneto is preparing a mutant uprising on the island of 'Genosha' to overthrow humans once and for all. The X-Men arrive...

Right now is an excellent time to be a fan of the horror genre and collector of physical media, as there are so many incredible companies doing great work in the space.

Here are five labels every horror fan should be aware of…

Vinegar Syndrome

If you have a deep interest in film preservation and film archives, you may already know the term “vinegar syndrome” which refers to the chemical process that causes a breakdown of film reels over time. These reels smell strongly like vinegar, hence the name.

Vinegar Syndrome the label was founded in 2012 with the goal to preserve and restore films from the 1960s through the 1980s. Preservation has always been top of mind with Vinegar Syndrome. Still, because of their fantastic preservation and restoration work, we also get some of the best DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K releases on the market from their archive.

While Vinegar Syndrome...

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" is remembered for many things: transcending genre, witty dialogue, creating one of TV's greatest female icons, and complex plot lines built on monstrous metaphors, to name a few. These days, creator Joss Whedon may be best known for his abusive behavior on set, but there was a time when his feminist credentials seemed unimpeachable. Despite the revelations about Whedon's actions, his magnum opus remains my favorite series of all time. Although my relationship with the show may be a bit more complicated now, I will never love it any less.

Whedon plotted out "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" seasons well in advance and there are allusions to upcoming storylines scattered throughout the series. One particularly fascinating trail of breadcrumbs leads directly to the death of our hero, Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar). The character was killed off in one of the show's best episodes, the season 5 finale "The Gift,...

Production continues, with the original 1997 voice cast on the new "X-Men '97" animated TV series, for streaming in 2023 on Disney+:

"...in 'Graduation Day', the final 1997 episode of 'X-Men: The Animated Series', is set at a 'Mutant/Human Relations Summit', where 'Henry Peter Gyrich' attacks 'Professor Xavier' with a psychic energy disrupter and subsequently gets arrested. The 'X-Men' and 'Moira MacTaggert' try to save Xavier, but all seems lost. They would need help to contact the 'Shi'ar', who would be able to provide a cure, but they lack the power to do so. Desperately they search out 'Magneto', who can help Xavier send a psychic message to the Shi'ar in his weakened state.

"But Magneto is preparing a mutant uprising on the island of 'Genosha' to overthrow humans once and for all. The X-Men arrive just in time to speak to him...

1981 was a huge year for slasher movies. Not only did we get Friday the 13th Part 2 and Halloween II that year, but we also got a ton of others like My Bloody Valentine, The Prowler, Madman, Just Before Dawn, The Funhouse, Night School, Hell Night, Happy Birthday to Me, Bloody Birthday, Graduation Day, the list goes on… and includes The Burning (watch it Here), the movie we’re looking back at with the latest episode in our video series The Best Horror Movie You Never Saw. Check it out in the embed above!

Directed by Tony Maylam, who also crafted the story with Bob Weinstein, Peter Lawrence, Brad Grey, and, unfortunately, Harvey Weinstein, The Burning has the following synopsis:

At summer camp, some teenagers pull a prank on the camp’s caretaker, Cropsy. But the joke goes terribly wrong, and the teens leave Cropsy for dead after setting him on fire.