Disney XD's ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN Renewed For A Second Season
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Disney XD's Ultimate Spider-Man animated series has been renewed for a second season. More details can be found after the jump.
The Hollywood Reporter have broken the news that Disney XD's first programme in their Marvel Universe lineup, Ultimate Spider-Man, has been renewed for a second season. This news should come as no surprise as it has been fairing well with the younger demographic, despite many older Spider-Man fans being disappointed with the kiddie tone. Below are some excerpts from THR's article, including some hints of what we should expect in the second season of the show.
The creative team behind the animated series, which includes co-executive producers Man of Action Studios as well as creative consultant Paul Dini, will return for Season 2. Ultimate Spider-Man scribe Brian Michael Bendis (Powers) will also return as consulting producer and pen additional installments of the series.
Season 2 will feature Spider-Man team with other heroes from the Marvel Universe including the Avengers as well as explore the origin of S.H.I.E.L.D. trainees with more revealed about Nova, Iron Fist, Power Man and White Tiger.
"With Season 2, the series introduces popular Marvel heroes and villains you've never seen before on the small screen," Head of Marvel Television Jeph Loeb said.
Added Disney XD vp and GM David Levine: "As the anchor of our Marvel Universe block, Ultimate Spider-Man Season 2 will be back with more humor, villains and adventurous storylines that boys (and girls) will love."
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With Drake Bell, Chi McBride and Clark Gregg leading the voice cast, Ultimate Spider-Man airs Sundays at 11 a.m. on Marvel Universe on Disney XD.