Wolverine and the X-Men News

*Raph's Girl* · 03-22-2007, 10:09 PM

Nolan North is going from one mutant to another.

North, who is playing Raphael in the Friday-opening TMNT, is providing the voice of Cyclops in the upcoming Wolverine and the X-Men animated series.

Voice recording of the series recently began. Twenty-six episodes are being produced, although the show hasn't found a network home yet.

North is familiar with the Marvel world of animation, having provided the voice of Hank Pym/Giant-Man in both Ultimate Avengers movies.

In other Wolverine and the X-Men news:

Boyd Kirkland has joined the series as supervising director and co-producer. Kirkland's many credits include Batman: The Animated Series, Batman and Mr. Freeze: Sub-Zero and X-Men: Evolution.

Liam O'Brien is providing the voices of Nightcrawler and Angel. He is perhaps best known as Gaara of the Desert on Naruto.

http://www.comics2film.com/FanFrame.php?f_id=25474

He's cute:

Raph's Girl note: Nolan North is gonna be forever known as Raphael now.

**Jester** · 03-22-2007, 10:13 PM

From the hot head of the team to the team's most straight lased member. Good thing Nolan is an actor.

Time Mistress · 03-22-2007, 10:21 PM

Cool! Now if only they could only get Scott MacNeil or Hugh Jackman to do Wolverine. Jackman seems to enjoy doing voicework these days, but would he do a full 26 episodes of something?

*DrSpengler* · 03-22-2007, 10:28 PM

I would love for them to get McNeil back as Wolverine; he was so incredibly perfect for that role.

But likely they won't cast him solely because he voiced Wolvy in Evolution and they don't want to "confuse anybody".

Nightwatcher · 03-22-2007, 10:36 PM

Does anyone know what X-Men *besides Wolverine and Cyclops* will be in this new show?

I only really care about Gambit, Colossus and Nightcrawler

**Jester** · 03-22-2007, 11:13 PM

Angel and Kurt are in it...see first post.

**Barkworm** · 03-23-2007, 02:36 AM

Wolverine and the X-men? Jeez...

Ra · 03-23-2007, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Barkworm

Wolverine and the X-men? Jeez...

I was just thinking the same thing. Ugh. Maybe they should just call the cartoon "Wolverine" from now on

Still, I want to see an episode to see what it's like. Will it be like the old X-Men cartoon? Worse? Better? We can only watch and wait...

*Anarky* · 03-23-2007, 03:36 AM

Another X-Men TV-show? Sweet. The 90s one was awesome, Evolution wasn't bad (actually, it was awesome during the last two seasons) and now more Wolverine. I like it. Let's hope they're not making a toy commercial or one of these educational, barely-violent, tolerance-for-everyone crapfests.

*Mecha Cow* · 03-23-2007, 09:21 AM

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Wolverine and the X-men? Jeez...

Hey, at least they're being honest.

**Jester** · 03-23-2007, 09:50 AM

True...even in the 90's series Wolvie was in almost every episode, unless it was a Cyclops stand alone.

Greed · 03-26-2007, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecha Cow

Hey, at least they're being honest.

Sad but true.

*VaughnMichael* · 03-26-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Greed

Sad but true.

I also would have accepted True But Sad...thank you for playing.

*Spike Spiegel* · 03-27-2007, 06:51 AM

So is this on FOX or soething or is it on CABLE??

*Raph's Girl* · 03-28-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty McFly

So is this on FOX or soething or is it on CABLE??

It hasn't been picked up by anybody last I heard.

Here is the current voice cast (which could easily change):

Dominic Janes: Squidboy/Sammy Pare
Steven Jay Blum: Wolverine
Richard Doyle: Sen. Kelly
Liam O'Brien: Nightcrawler, Angel
Kieren van den Blink: Rogue
Danielle Judovits: Shadowcat/Kitty Pryde
Nolan North: Cyclops/Scott Summers

Squidboy??? WTF?!

Steven Jay Blum voices Wolverine in the X-Men Legends games.

Danielle Judovits can currently be heard on The Batman where she voices Batgirl/Barbara Gordon

*ZariusTwo* · 03-28-2007, 02:24 PM

Squidboy

Looks like we've got our latest "Mutant Sue", just like Morph and Spyke

*DrSpengler* · 03-28-2007, 03:05 PM

Wow. Steve Blum. That's...not a bad choice. I've never heard his video game work as Wolvie; can he get growly enough for the character? I mean, his schtick is having a smooth and charismatic voice that drips "cool".

And yeah, Squidboy. The Hell?

In regards to "Mutant Sue" characters...well...Morph turned out quite well and was improted to the comic universe quite nicely. Spyke...not so much. They shoulda just made him Marrow and been done with it. But no.

Rockzero · 03-28-2007, 04:27 PM

I remember when I first read about this show, the whole spin was that Wolverine would be leading the team, and how the focus on the show would be how different it was because it was under his leadership.

If they are still following that, it will be very interesting to see how they handle Cyclops, especially if they put him in a non-leadership role on the team.

**Jester** · 03-28-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Squidboy

Looks like we've got our latest "Mutant Sue", just like Morph and Spyke

Squid-boy is at least a canonical character. He was an X-student who befriended Cain Marko, unless I'm mistaken.

Spawn Guy · 03-28-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

Wow. Steve Blum. That's...not a bad choice. I've never heard his video game work as Wolvie; can he get growly enough for the character? I mean, his schtick is having a smooth and charismatic voice that drips "cool".

I think he did Wolverine for Marvel Ultimate Alliance. He was pretty good. Definate growl when agressive, and more of a tough guy sounding voice when despencing casual sarcasim.

03-22-2007, 10:09 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Wolverine and the X-Men News Nolan North is going from one mutant to another. North, who is playing Raphael in the Friday-opening TMNT, is providing the voice of Cyclops in the upcoming Wolverine and the X-Men animated series. Voice recording of the series recently began. Twenty-six episodes are being produced, although the show hasn't found a network home yet. North is familiar with the Marvel world of animation, having provided the voice of Hank Pym/Giant-Man in both Ultimate Avengers movies. In other Wolverine and the X-Men news: Boyd Kirkland has joined the series as supervising director and co-producer. Kirkland's many credits include Batman: The Animated Series, Batman and Mr. Freeze: Sub-Zero and X-Men: Evolution. Liam O'Brien is providing the voices of Nightcrawler and Angel. He is perhaps best known as Gaara of the Desert on Naruto. http://www.comics2film.com/FanFrame.php?f_id=25474 He's cute: Raph's Girl note: Nolan North is gonna be forever known as Raphael now. __________________

03-22-2007, 10:13 PM	#2
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	From the hot head of the team to the team's most straight lased member. Good thing Nolan is an actor. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-22-2007, 10:21 PM	#3
Time Mistress Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennshellvania, or the 79th level of Null-Time Posts: 710	Cool! Now if only they could only get Scott MacNeil or Hugh Jackman to do Wolverine. Jackman seems to enjoy doing voicework these days, but would he do a full 26 episodes of something? __________________ AKA the Edwardian Adventuress and Fairlady_Z "You just made your last mistake, Bugeyes -- 'cuz nobody beats up my best buddy and gets away with it -- Nobody! Got that?!" Raphael about Michaelangelo, TMNT Volume 1

03-22-2007, 11:13 PM	#6
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Angel and Kurt are in it...see first post. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-23-2007, 02:36 AM	#7
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,758	Wolverine and the X-men? Jeez... __________________ Make ****, not kill!

03-22-2007, 10:28 PM	#4
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	I would love for them to get McNeil back as Wolverine; he was so incredibly perfect for that role. But likely they won't cast him solely because he voiced Wolvy in Evolution and they don't want to "confuse anybody".

03-22-2007, 10:36 PM	#5
Nightwatcher Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 124	Does anyone know what X-Men besides Wolverine and Cyclops will be in this new show? I only really care about Gambit, Colossus and Nightcrawler

03-23-2007, 03:36 AM	#9
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Another X-Men TV-show? Sweet. The 90s one was awesome, Evolution wasn't bad (actually, it was awesome during the last two seasons) and now more Wolverine. I like it. Let's hope they're not making a toy commercial or one of these educational, barely-violent, tolerance-for-everyone crapfests. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

03-23-2007, 09:50 AM	#11
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	True...even in the 90's series Wolvie was in almost every episode, unless it was a Cyclops stand alone. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-28-2007, 02:24 PM	#16
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,494	Squidboy Looks like we've got our latest "Mutant Sue", just like Morph and Spyke __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

03-28-2007, 03:05 PM	#17
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Wow. Steve Blum. That's...not a bad choice. I've never heard his video game work as Wolvie; can he get growly enough for the character? I mean, his schtick is having a smooth and charismatic voice that drips "cool". And yeah, Squidboy. The Hell? In regards to "Mutant Sue" characters...well...Morph turned out quite well and was improted to the comic universe quite nicely. Spyke...not so much. They shoulda just made him Marrow and been done with it. But no.

03-28-2007, 04:27 PM	#18
Rockzero Thug Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 78	I remember when I first read about this show, the whole spin was that Wolverine would be leading the team, and how the focus on the show would be how different it was because it was under his leadership. If they are still following that, it will be very interesting to see how they handle Cyclops, especially if they put him in a non-leadership role on the team. __________________ "We turtles don't know the meaning of the word 'defeat'!" "That's right! We never bothered to look it up!"