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+ | '''{{sm}}''' is a series that ran starting starting November 19, 1994 and ending January 31, 1998. It is the fourth to focus on the wallcrawler after {{sm67}}, {{sm81}}, and {{smaf}}. It is the second longest running series based on a [[Marvel Comics]] property after only {{xm}}, which exists in the same [[Marvel Animated Universe|continuity]]. |
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− | '''{{smtnas}}''' is the sixth animated series based on {{C|Spider-Man|smtnas}}. It only produced [[Spider-Man: The New Animated Series Episodes|thirteen episodes]], the same as {{smu}}, in 2003 from July 11th to September 12th. |
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+ | The show followed the life of Peter Parker as [[Spider-Man]] (voiced by [[Christopher Daniel Barnes]]). After the death of his [[Ben Parker|Uncle Ben]] ([[Brian Keith]]), Peter struggles to balance his [[superhero]] life and personal life with his [[May Parker|Aunt May]] ([[Linda Gary]] and [[Julie Bennett]]), girlfriend [[Black Cat|Felicia Hardy]] ([[Jennifer Hale]]), eventual wife [[Mary Jane Watson]] ([[Sara Ballantine]]), and best friend [[Harry Osborn]] ([[Gary Imhoff]]). He fights classic villains such as [[Shocker]] ([[Jim Cummings]]), [[Kingpin]] ([[Roscoe Lee Browne]]), [[Vulture]] ([[Alan Johnson]] and [[Eddie Albert]]), and [[Doctor Octopus]] ([[Efrem Zimbalist Jr.]]) as well as then-recent characters such as [[Venom]] ([[Hank Azaria]]), [[Hobgoblin]] ([[Mark Hamill]]), and [[Carnage]] ([[Scott Cleverdon]]). He would team up with the [[Fantastic Four]], the [[X-Men]] (featuring the cast of {{xm}}), [[Nick Fury]] ([[Philip Abbott]]) and [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]], [[Prowler]] ([[Tim Russ]]), [[Captain America]] ([[David Hayter]]), [[War Machine]] ([[James Avery]]) and [[Iron Man]] ([[Robert Hays]], both reprising their roles from {{im}}). The show adapted stories including ''The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man'', ''[[Secret Wars]]'', and the controversial ''Clone Saga''. He even traveled to the "real world" to meet [[Stan Lee]] ([[Stan Lee (Real)|Himself]]). |
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− | The series was initially an attempt to adapt the ''Ultimate Spider-Man'' comic line, being written and produced by [[Brian Michael Bendis]]. However, after the success of the first ''Spider-Man'' film the series was altered so that it followed the movie in a loose continuity. It makes specific references to the film, most notably {{C|Harry Osborn|smtnas}} blaming Spider-Man for the death of his {{C|Norman Osborn|smtnas|father}}. The series also cast [[Michael Clarke Duncan]] from the ''Daredevil'' film to reprise his role as {{C|Kingpin|smtnas}}. Several actors were prominent singers, due to appearing on MTV, including [[Lisa Loeb]], [[Eve Jihan Jeffers|Eve]], and [[Rob Zombie]]. |
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+ | The series came about when Marvel Comics was facing financial problems. [[Avi Arad]] started [[Marvel Films Animation]] to bring characters to animation and hired [[John Semper, Jr.]] to be story editor after a previous editor failed to work out. The two clashed on the direction of the show, but Semper won after arguing that a quality show would sell toys anyways. Semper had great freedom when it came to guest stars and included characters such as [[Punisher]] ([[John Beck]]), [[Blade]] ([[James Donald Hall]]), [[Doctor Strange]] ([[John Vernon]]), and [[Madame Web]] ([[Joan Lee]]). He used season long story arcs, against direct orders since that was something not being done in a children's show. Despite being top in the ratings, the show was eventually cancelled because of a disagreement between Arad and head of [[Fox Kids]] [[Margaret Loesch]]. |
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− | The animation was provided by [[Mainframe Entertainment]], and was produced by [[Sony Pictures Televison]] who also made {{ssm}}. The series was Marvel's first to be completely computer generated, with previous series {{im}}, {{sm}}, and {{ss}} having combined traditional and computer animation. Mainframe, who produced the very first computer animated series ''ReBoot'', had to make several technical advances in order to produce the series. Most notably were what became known as the "Martini Shot." In the first episode produced, {{eps|The Party}}, the producers wanted what looked like a meteor to become an olive dropped in a martini. The shot required numerous layers that pushed the boundaries of then-current technology. This one shot inspired the producers to include a similar transition in each episode that would further push technological limitations. |
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+ | The show as a hit in the ratings. The episode {{eps|Day of the Chameleon}} won an Annie Award for Best Individual Achievement for Writing in the Field of Animation. The series won a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Animated/Live Action/Dramatic Youth or Children's Series/Special. The show had a major impact on the comics and subsequent adaptations, most notably with the [[Venom Symbiote]]. Before, the symbiote just gave Spider-Man unlimited [[Web Fluid|webbing]]. Afterwards the comics, films, and other series included the aspect that the symbiote increased his aggressive side. In fact, the film ''Spider-Man 3'' included a recreated shot from {{eps|The Alien Costume, Part One}}. Other aspects include making [[Green Goblin]] an alternate personality to [[Norman Osborn]] who actually communicates with and demeans his other self. Additionally, the series finale featured a story of Spider-Man traveling to an alternate universe to team up with several other [[Spider-Men]] to stop an evil version of [[Spider-Carnage|himself]]. A similar story was used in the video game ''Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions'', the comic story ''Spider-Verse'', and Oscar-winning film {{smitsv}}. |
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− | Throughout the series, Peter Parker ([[Neil Patrick Harris]]) and {{C|Mary Jane Watson|smtnas}} (Loeb) struggle to maintain a working romantic relationship. Though things become complicated when he begins dating {{C|Indira Daimonji|smtnas|Indy Daimonji}} (Angelle Brooks). Harry ([[Ian Ziering]]) deals with the aftermath of his father's death such as taking over the family company and an angry Curt Connors using lizard DNA to seek revenge for loosing his arm. And of course, Spider-Man's professional problems are always getting in the way of Peter's happiness. He faces off against comic book villains such as {{C|Kraven the Hunter|smtnas}} ([[Michael Dorn]]), Kingpin (Duncan), {{C|Silver Sable|smtnas}} ([[Virginia Madsen]]), and {{C|Electro|smtnas}} ([[Ethan Embry]]) alongside original villains like {{C|Turbo Jet|smtnas}} ([[Harold Perrineau]]), {{C|Talon|smtnas}} ([[Eve Jihan Jeffers|Eve]]), Pterodax (James Marsters), and {{C|Shikata|smtnas}} (Gina Gershon). Eventually the psychic Gaines Twins ([[Kathy Griffin]] and Jeremy Piven) trick Spider-Man into thinking Kraven killed Mary Jane and again into putting Indy in the hospital. With the city and his friends against him, Peter gives up his life as Spider-Man in the cliffhanger ending. Had the series continued, Peter obviously would have gone back to superheroics and faced off against more familiar villains like Mysterio, Vulture, and more Kraven. |
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+ | <center>Actor [[Michael Rooker]] is set to reprise his role as Mary Poppins, also known as the Ravager Yondu, in the upcoming series [[What If...? (TV Series)|''What If...?'']].</center> |
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Spider-Man is a series that ran starting starting November 19, 1994 and ending January 31, 1998. It is the fourth to focus on the wallcrawler after Spider-Man, Spider-Man, and Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. It is the second longest running series based on a Marvel Comics property after only X-Men, which exists in the same continuity. The show followed the life of Peter Parker as Spider-Man (voiced by Christopher Daniel Barnes). After the death of his Uncle Ben (Brian Keith), Peter struggles to balance his superhero life and personal life with his Aunt May (Linda Gary and Julie Bennett), girlfriend Felicia Hardy (Jennifer Hale), eventual wife Mary Jane Watson (Sara Ballantine), and best friend Harry Osborn (Gary Imhoff). He fights classic villains such as Shocker (Jim Cummings), Kingpin (Roscoe Lee Browne), Vulture (Alan Johnson and Eddie Albert), and Doctor Octopus (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) as well as then-recent characters such as Venom (Hank Azaria), Hobgoblin (Mark Hamill), and Carnage (Scott Cleverdon). He would team up with the Fantastic Four, the X-Men (featuring the cast of X-Men), Nick Fury (Philip Abbott) and S.H.I.E.L.D., Prowler (Tim Russ), Captain America (David Hayter), War Machine (James Avery) and Iron Man (Robert Hays, both reprising their roles from Iron Man). The show adapted stories including The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man, Secret Wars, and the controversial Clone Saga. He even traveled to the "real world" to meet Stan Lee (Himself). The series came about when Marvel Comics was facing financial problems. Avi Arad started Marvel Films Animation to bring characters to animation and hired John Semper, Jr. to be story editor after a previous editor failed to work out. The two clashed on the direction of the show, but Semper won after arguing that a quality show would sell toys anyways. Semper had great freedom when it came to guest stars and included characters such as Punisher (John Beck), Blade (James Donald Hall), Doctor Strange (John Vernon), and Madame Web (Joan Lee). He used season long story arcs, against direct orders since that was something not being done in a children's show. Despite being top in the ratings, the show was eventually cancelled because of a disagreement between Arad and head of Fox Kids Margaret Loesch. The show as a hit in the ratings. The episode "Day of the Chameleon" won an Annie Award for Best Individual Achievement for Writing in the Field of Animation. The series won a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Animated/Live Action/Dramatic Youth or Children's Series/Special. The show had a major impact on the comics and subsequent adaptations, most notably with the Venom Symbiote. Before, the symbiote just gave Spider-Man unlimited webbing. Afterwards the comics, films, and other series included the aspect that the symbiote increased his aggressive side. In fact, the film Spider-Man 3 included a recreated shot from "The Alien Costume, Part One". Other aspects include making Green Goblin an alternate personality to Norman Osborn who actually communicates with and demeans his other self. Additionally, the series finale featured a story of Spider-Man traveling to an alternate universe to team up with several other Spider-Men to stop an evil version of himself. A similar story was used in the video game Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, the comic story Spider-Verse, and Oscar-winning film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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