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− | '''''Spider-Man: The New Animated Series''''', also known as '''''Spider-Man''''' and '''''MTV Spider-Man''''', is the fifth animated series to feature the character of {{C|Spider-Man|smtnas}} following {{sm67}}, {{sm81}}, {{smaf}}, {{sm}}, and {{smu}}. The series aired on [[MTV]] from July 11th, 2003 to September 12th, 2003. |
+ | '''''Spider-Man: The New Animated Series''''', also known as '''''Spider-Man''''' and '''''MTV Spider-Man''''', is the fifth animated series to feature the character of {{C|Spider-Man|smtnas}} following the 1967 series {{sm67}}, 1981's {{sm81}}, {{smaf}}, 1994's {{sm}}, and {{smu}}. The series aired on [[MTV]] from July 11th, 2003 to September 12th, 2003. |
The show was inspired by the [[wikipedia:Ultimate Spider-Man|''Ultimate Spider-Man'']] comic line. Though, after the success of the first [[wikipedia:Spider-Man (film)|''Spider-Man'' film]], the show was reworked to follow that continuity. Subsequent series {{ssm}} and {{usm}} would become progressively more influenced by the ''Ultimate'' line. |
The show was inspired by the [[wikipedia:Ultimate Spider-Man|''Ultimate Spider-Man'']] comic line. Though, after the success of the first [[wikipedia:Spider-Man (film)|''Spider-Man'' film]], the show was reworked to follow that continuity. Subsequent series {{ssm}} and {{usm}} would become progressively more influenced by the ''Ultimate'' line. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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− | When [[Sony Pictures Entertainment]] got the film rights to Spider-Man in 1990, part of the deal included having their own animated series that would use the same source material as the films. This meant that the in-production series that followed {{sm}} had to be completely restructured becoming {{smu}}. ''Unlimited'' was originally going to be crudely animated adaptations of the early comics, known today as [[wikipedia:Motion comic| |
+ | When [[Sony Pictures Entertainment]] got the film rights to Spider-Man in 1990, part of the deal included having their own animated series that would use the same source material as the films. This meant that the in-production series that followed {{sm}} had to be completely restructured becoming {{smu}}. ''Unlimited'' was originally going to be crudely animated adaptations of the early comics, known today as [[wikipedia:Motion comic|motion comics]], to be a cheaply made series made for contractual reasons. This show prevented that series from using the same stories and ''Unlimited'' had to drastically and constantly change the premise of the story.<ref>[http://www.cbr.com/comic-book-legends-revealed-589/ Comic Book Legends Revealed #589] at ''Comic Book Resources''</ref> |
The series executive producer was [[Brian Michael Bendis]] who wrote [http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Ultimate_Spider-Man_Vol_1 ''Ultimate Spider-Man''] and later worked on the animated series {{usm}}. It was produced for [[Sony Pictures Televison]] who had purchased the film and television rights to the character. Sony held the rights throughout {{ssm}} but returned them to [[Marvel Entertainment]] when [[The Walt Disney Company]] purchased Marvel as they wanted to retain the film rights. |
The series executive producer was [[Brian Michael Bendis]] who wrote [http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Ultimate_Spider-Man_Vol_1 ''Ultimate Spider-Man''] and later worked on the animated series {{usm}}. It was produced for [[Sony Pictures Televison]] who had purchased the film and television rights to the character. Sony held the rights throughout {{ssm}} but returned them to [[Marvel Entertainment]] when [[The Walt Disney Company]] purchased Marvel as they wanted to retain the film rights. |
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Many of the villains that Spider-Man faced were original to the series, though closely related to existing comic book characters. Talon is based on [[Black Cat]], Turbo Jet on [[Rocket Racer]] and/or [[wikipedia:Blue Streak (comics)|Blue Streak]], Shikata on [[Elektra]], and {{C|Pterodax|smtnas}} on [[Vulture]]. |
Many of the villains that Spider-Man faced were original to the series, though closely related to existing comic book characters. Talon is based on [[Black Cat]], Turbo Jet on [[Rocket Racer]] and/or [[wikipedia:Blue Streak (comics)|Blue Streak]], Shikata on [[Elektra]], and {{C|Pterodax|smtnas}} on [[Vulture]]. |
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− | Only five comic book villains appear in the series: {{C|Electro|smtnas}}, {{C|Lizard|smtnas}}, {{C|Kingpin|smtnas}}, {{C|Kraven the Hunter|smtnas}}, and {{C|Silver Sable|smtnas}}. The {{C|X-Men|smtnas}} are mentioned once by Peter, the only other comic book character reference. One more possible reference is someone with the username "GS122", which would most likely be a reference to Gwen Stacy who died in ''Amazing Spider-Man'' issues #121 and #122. |
+ | Only five comic book villains appear in the series: {{C|Electro|smtnas}}, {{C|Lizard|smtnas}}, {{C|Kingpin|smtnas}}, {{C|Kraven the Hunter|smtnas}}, and {{C|Silver Sable|smtnas}}. The {{C|X-Men|smtnas}} are mentioned once by Peter, the only other comic book character reference. One more possible reference is someone with the username "GS122", which would most likely be a reference to [[Gwen Stacy]] who died in ''Amazing Spider-Man'' issues #121 and #122. |
− | Indira "Indy" Daimonji, voiced by [[Angelle Brooks]], was created specifically for the series, in a role as Mary Jane's rival similar to |
+ | Indira "Indy" Daimonji, voiced by [[Angelle Brooks]], was created specifically for the series, in a role as Mary Jane's rival similar to Gwen Stacy. |
Several voice actors were prominent singers such as [[Lisa Loeb]], [[Eve Jihan Jeffers]], and [[Rob Zombie]]. |
Several voice actors were prominent singers such as [[Lisa Loeb]], [[Eve Jihan Jeffers]], and [[Rob Zombie]]. |
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− | [[Edward Asner]] and [[Rino Romano]] were cast as {{C| |
+ | [[Edward Asner]] and [[Rino Romano]] were cast as Officer {{C|Barr|smtnas}} and {{C|Muang|smtnas}}, respectively, due to their roles in previous Spider-Man series. Asner played [[J. Jonah Jameson]] on {{sm}} while Romano played [[Spider-Man]] on {{smu}}. Romano's casting was an in-joke since {{C|Christina|smtnas}} mistakens Muang to be Spider-Man. [[Jennifer Hale]], [[Black Cat]] on {{sm}} as well as [[Mary Jane Watson]] and [[Lady Vermin]] on {{smu}}, plays a reporter. |
+ | [[Michael Clarke Duncan]] reprised his role as {{C|Kingpin|smtnas}} from the live-action [[wikipedia:Daredevil (film)|''Daredevil'']] film, even though that film was from Sony's rival [[20th Century Fox]]. Coincidentally, [[The Walt Disney Company]] would later purchase both [[Marvel Entertainment]] and Fox. |
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|[[Sebastian Brodin]]<br>[[Alan Caldwell]]<br>[[Johnny Darrell]]<br>[[Vincent Edwards]]<br>[[Tim Eldred]]<br>[[Sean Frewer]]<br>[[Ezekiel Norton]]<br>[[Audu Paden]]<br>[[James Taylor]]<br>[[Brandon Vietti]] |
|[[Sebastian Brodin]]<br>[[Alan Caldwell]]<br>[[Johnny Darrell]]<br>[[Vincent Edwards]]<br>[[Tim Eldred]]<br>[[Sean Frewer]]<br>[[Ezekiel Norton]]<br>[[Audu Paden]]<br>[[James Taylor]]<br>[[Brandon Vietti]] |
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|[[Morgan Gendel]]<br>[[Rick Suvalle]]<br>[[Brian Michael Bendis]]<br>[[Steve Ditko]]<br>[[Tracey Forbes]]<br>{{Stan Lee}} |
|[[Morgan Gendel]]<br>[[Rick Suvalle]]<br>[[Brian Michael Bendis]]<br>[[Steve Ditko]]<br>[[Tracey Forbes]]<br>{{Stan Lee}} |
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==Animation== |
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− | The computed generated imagery was produced by [[Mainframe Entertainment]], best known for [http://reboot.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page ''ReBoot''] and [http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Beast_Wars_(cartoon) ''Beast Wars'']. |
+ | The computed generated imagery was produced by [[Mainframe Entertainment]], best known for [http://reboot.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page ''ReBoot''] and [http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Beast_Wars_(cartoon) ''Beast Wars'']. ''ReBoot'' was the first series to be completely animated using computers and this was Marvel's first using this technique. Previous series {{xm}}, {{im}}, {{sm}}, and {{ss}} used traditional animation with computer generated elements. Subsequent series {{ffwgh}} and {{imaa}} would also be computer generated while others would use the earlier technique of combining the two. |
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+ | The look was designed to appear like traditional cel animation to look more appealing. The design was to appear closer to the ''Ultimate Spider-Man'' comic incarnation. |
− | Neon signs were often used in night scenes to invoke a [[wikipedia:Film noir| |
+ | Neon signs were often used in night scenes to invoke a [[wikipedia:Film noir|film noir]] feeling. |
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Mary Jane Watson's hair is shorter than the comics or previous series as it was difficult to have long, flowing air. This is also why Kraven does not have his signature lion's mane vest but instead a leather jacket. Peter was originally was supposed to wear baggier clothing to hide his muscles and costume but this presented problems, similar to Mary Jane's hair, so they were made tighter and form-fitting. |
Mary Jane Watson's hair is shorter than the comics or previous series as it was difficult to have long, flowing air. This is also why Kraven does not have his signature lion's mane vest but instead a leather jacket. Peter was originally was supposed to wear baggier clothing to hide his muscles and costume but this presented problems, similar to Mary Jane's hair, so they were made tighter and form-fitting. |
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==Trailer== |
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==Continuity== |
==Continuity== |
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The series was designed to follow the events of the first ''Spider-Man'' movie. Events of the film are referenced, such as {{C|Harry Osborn|smtnas}} accusing Spider-Man of killing his {{C|Norman Osborn|smtnas|father}}, the climax of the movie. It does not follow the movie series continuity, however, since {{C|Lizard|smtnas|Dr. Connors}} is apparently killed in the series but is alive in the [[wikipedia:Spider-Man 2|second]] and [[wikipedia:Spider-Man 3|third]] films. |
The series was designed to follow the events of the first ''Spider-Man'' movie. Events of the film are referenced, such as {{C|Harry Osborn|smtnas}} accusing Spider-Man of killing his {{C|Norman Osborn|smtnas|father}}, the climax of the movie. It does not follow the movie series continuity, however, since {{C|Lizard|smtnas|Dr. Connors}} is apparently killed in the series but is alive in the [[wikipedia:Spider-Man 2|second]] and [[wikipedia:Spider-Man 3|third]] films. |
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− | Also, the series title used the same font as the film. |
+ | Also, the series title used the same font style as the film. |
− | Additionally, [[Michael Clarke Duncan]] returned as the {{C|Kingpin|smtnas}} from the [[wikipedia:Daredevil (film)|''Daredevil'' film]], despite being made by 20th Century Fox. |
+ | Additionally, [[Michael Clarke Duncan]] returned as the {{C|Kingpin|smtnas}} from the [[wikipedia:Daredevil (film)|''Daredevil'' film]], despite being made by [[20th Century Fox]]. |
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==Reception== |
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Spider-Man: The New Animated Series | |
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Beginning date | July 11, 2003 |
End date | September 12, 2003 |
Number of Episodes | 13 (Episodes) |
Writers | Morgan Gendel Rick Suvalle Brian Michael Bendis Steve Ditko Tracey Forbes Stan Lee |
Producers | Craig Kyle Stan Lee David McGrath Avi Arad Brian Michael Bendis Morgan Gendel Audu Paden Rick Ungar Shea Wageman Steven Wendland Barbara Zelinski |
Original Channel | MTV |
Previous Series | X-Men: Evolution |
Next Series | Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes |
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series, also known as Spider-Man and MTV Spider-Man, is the fifth animated series to feature the character of Spider-Man following the 1967 series Spider-Man, 1981's Spider-Man, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, 1994's Spider-Man, and Spider-Man Unlimited. The series aired on MTV from July 11th, 2003 to September 12th, 2003.
The show was inspired by the Ultimate Spider-Man comic line. Though, after the success of the first Spider-Man film, the show was reworked to follow that continuity. Subsequent series The Spectacular Spider-Man and Ultimate Spider-Man would become progressively more influenced by the Ultimate line.
The word "New" was added to the title to differentiate itself from Spider-Man, which is commonly called Spider-Man: The Animated Series.
Story
The story follows the death of Norman Osborn. Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson, and Harry Osborn attend Empire State University. Peter and Mary Jane try to establish a relationship together though without success. At first it is because of Peter's superhero duties, but later it is because Peter begins dating Indira Daimonji. Meanwhile Harry craves revenge on Spider-Man, whom he blames for the death of his father. Peter faces the usual assortment of villains such as Lizard, Kraven the Hunter, and Electro while trying to maintain a job and his studies. However, he faces two psychic twins that ruin everything in the wallcrawler's life, causing Peter to give up being Spider-Man and try to live a normal life.
The series ended on a cliffhanger with Peter giving up his superhero life. The theoretical next season would obviously had seen him return to duty, but the series was cancelled.
This series featured a far more mature version of the character than typically seen on television for any animated comic book adaptation. Throughout the series, characters are clearly killed, rather than the usual ambiguous disappearance, and several characters are strongly implied to have had sex.
Background
When Sony Pictures Entertainment got the film rights to Spider-Man in 1990, part of the deal included having their own animated series that would use the same source material as the films. This meant that the in-production series that followed Spider-Man had to be completely restructured becoming Spider-Man Unlimited. Unlimited was originally going to be crudely animated adaptations of the early comics, known today as motion comics, to be a cheaply made series made for contractual reasons. This show prevented that series from using the same stories and Unlimited had to drastically and constantly change the premise of the story.[1]
The series executive producer was Brian Michael Bendis who wrote Ultimate Spider-Man and later worked on the animated series Ultimate Spider-Man. It was produced for Sony Pictures Televison who had purchased the film and television rights to the character. Sony held the rights throughout The Spectacular Spider-Man but returned them to Marvel Entertainment when The Walt Disney Company purchased Marvel as they wanted to retain the film rights.
Initially it was inspired by and an attempt to adapted the Ultimate Spider-Man series. The success of the movie caused the series to change to more closely follow the film.
Artwork for the original pitch showed for classic Spider-Man villains Rhino, Doctor Octopus, and Vulture.
Peter was designed to be less of a geek and more hip in order to fit with the network. Likewise, the character of Aunt May was not included, except in photographs, as there were fears an older character would put off the younger target audience.
The producers found that the more relaxed standards of MTV allowed them more creative freedom than usually allowed for a Saturday morning cartoon show.
Every cellphone in the series was a style available then from Sony Ericsson and the ringtones were from Nokia.
MTV decided that the ratings for the series were insufficient to warrant a second season, leaving the series to end on a cliffhanger.
Director Brandon Vietti stated that had the series gone on he would have used Mysterio, Vulture, and more of Kraven.
Episodes
The series only lasted thirteen episodes, the same length as Silver Surfer, Spider-Man Unlimited, and The Avengers: United They Stand. The series began airing on July 11th, 2003 and ended on September 12th, 2003.
Spider-Man aired out of production, and chronological, order. "The Party" was the first to air, though it takes place eighth in chronology. The order was corrected for the DVD release.
Ironically, "Mind Games, Part Two", the series finale, aired the same day as the announcement of Spider-Man 2, which also featured Peter giving up his life as Spider-Man as a subplot.
Cast
Actor Role(s) Neil Patrick Harris Spider-Man/Peter Parker Lisa Loeb Mary Jane Watson Ian Ziering Harry Osborn Angelle Brooks Indira Daimonji Keith Carradine J. Jonah Jameson Ethan Embry Electro/Max Dillon Edward Asner Officer Barr SuChin Pak Alison Tomita Julie Nathanson Sally Johnson Kathy Griffin Roxanne Gaines Jeremy Piven Roland Gaines Cree Summer Professor Williams
JolenaJeffrey Combs ESU Professor
Dr. ZellnerJames Marsters Sergei Devon Sawa Flash Thompson Rob Zombie Curt Connors/Lizard Virginia Madsen Silver Sable Michael Dorn Kraven the Hunter Michael Clarke Duncan Kingpin Keith David Agent Mosely Eve Jihan Jeffers Talon/Cheyenne Tate Tara Strong Christina Gina Gershon Shikata Harold Perrineau Turbo Jet/Lewis Wyler John C. McGinley Richard Damien David DeLuise Mack
JackRino Romano Muang
Doug ReismanJennifer Hale News Announcer Clancy Brown Police Officer Karen Maruyama Flower Vendor Stan Lee Frank Elson
Many of the villains that Spider-Man faced were original to the series, though closely related to existing comic book characters. Talon is based on Black Cat, Turbo Jet on Rocket Racer and/or Blue Streak, Shikata on Elektra, and Pterodax on Vulture.
Only five comic book villains appear in the series: Electro, Lizard, Kingpin, Kraven the Hunter, and Silver Sable. The X-Men are mentioned once by Peter, the only other comic book character reference. One more possible reference is someone with the username "GS122", which would most likely be a reference to Gwen Stacy who died in Amazing Spider-Man issues #121 and #122.
Indira "Indy" Daimonji, voiced by Angelle Brooks, was created specifically for the series, in a role as Mary Jane's rival similar to Gwen Stacy.
Several voice actors were prominent singers such as Lisa Loeb, Eve Jihan Jeffers, and Rob Zombie.
Edward Asner and Rino Romano were cast as Officer Barr and Muang, respectively, due to their roles in previous Spider-Man series. Asner played J. Jonah Jameson on Spider-Man while Romano played Spider-Man on Spider-Man Unlimited. Romano's casting was an in-joke since Christina mistakens Muang to be Spider-Man. Jennifer Hale, Black Cat on Spider-Man as well as Mary Jane Watson and Lady Vermin on Spider-Man Unlimited, plays a reporter.
Michael Clarke Duncan reprised his role as Kingpin from the live-action Daredevil film, even though that film was from Sony's rival 20th Century Fox. Coincidentally, The Walt Disney Company would later purchase both Marvel Entertainment and Fox.
Edward Asner, Keith David, and Clancy Brown all went on to play on The Spectacular Spider-Man as Ben Parker, Tombstone, and George Stacy respectively. Michael Clarke Duncan went on to voice Groot on Ultimate Spider-Man.
Crew
Job People Production Company Sony Pictures Television
Adelaide ProductionsDirectors Sebastian Brodin
Alan Caldwell
Johnny Darrell
Vincent Edwards
Tim Eldred
Sean Frewer
Ezekiel Norton
Audu Paden
James Taylor
Brandon ViettiWriters Morgan Gendel
Rick Suvalle
Brian Michael Bendis
Steve Ditko
Tracey Forbes
Stan LeeAssociate Producer Craig Kyle
Shea WagemanExecutive Producer Stan Lee
Avi Arad
Brian Michael Bendis
Morgan Gendel
Audu Paden
Rick UngarConsulting Producer David McGarth Producer Steven Wendland
Barbara ZelinskiComposer William Anderson Editor Colin Adams
David Tilgner
Bruce KingAssistant Editor Jhoanne Reyes Casting Matthew C. Otoski
Tony PastorCasting Supervisor Matthew C. Otoski Voice Director Susan Blu Art Direction David Hartman Production Managers Jim Corbett
Richmond HorineSecond United Director Gio Corsi Storyboard Artists David Hartman
Tim Morgan
Kalvin LeeArt Coordinator Mandy Sekelsky Production Sound Mixer Devon Bowman Sound Designer Paca Thomas Visual Effects Mainframe Entertainment Digital Artist Greg Lohr
Carl Whiteside
Sheryl LowLighting Supervisor Jeffrey Scott 2D Compositor Sheryl Low Motion Capture Paul Cech
Andrea Donnelly
Rob MacKenzie
Jayme Vandusen
Jody ZoerbMotion Capture Talent Donavon Stinson Character Modeler Jim Su Character Designer David Hartman Modeler Kin Fung Kwok
Vera ZivnyAnimator Colin Beadle
Cedric Lo
Harry Ahn
Clint ButlerAnimatic Supervisor Ben Berkman
Justin SchultzAnimatic Editor Tim Schultz Technical Supporter Karen Chan Production Executive Grace Benn Software Technical Lead Gordon Farrell Developer Morgan Gendel Publicist Tammy Golihew
Alison OlinTechnical Director Jason Osipa
Animation
The computed generated imagery was produced by Mainframe Entertainment, best known for ReBoot and Beast Wars. ReBoot was the first series to be completely animated using computers and this was Marvel's first using this technique. Previous series X-Men, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Silver Surfer used traditional animation with computer generated elements. Subsequent series Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes and Iron Man: Armored Adventures would also be computer generated while others would use the earlier technique of combining the two.
This presented some problems as they were unable to render a large number of characters on screen at once, or many different character models. Spider-Man would often have the same cuts and damage in different episodes. The producers said that the cuts were always under the top character layer.
The look was designed to appear like traditional cel animation to look more appealing. The design was to appear closer to the Ultimate Spider-Man comic incarnation.
Neon signs were often used in night scenes to invoke a film noir feeling.
Mary Jane Watson's hair is shorter than the comics or previous series as it was difficult to have long, flowing air. This is also why Kraven does not have his signature lion's mane vest but instead a leather jacket. Peter was originally was supposed to wear baggier clothing to hide his muscles and costume but this presented problems, similar to Mary Jane's hair, so they were made tighter and form-fitting.
Many character models were reused for others, with usually just a change of outfits. For example, Frank Elson is a reworked version of the twins from "Flash Memory".
Trailer
Continuity
The series was designed to follow the events of the first Spider-Man movie. Events of the film are referenced, such as Harry Osborn accusing Spider-Man of killing his father, the climax of the movie. It does not follow the movie series continuity, however, since Dr. Connors is apparently killed in the series but is alive in the second and third films.
Also, the series title used the same font style as the film.
Additionally, Michael Clarke Duncan returned as the Kingpin from the Daredevil film, despite being made by 20th Century Fox.
Reception
Spider-Man received mixed though generally good reviews. Critics generally appreciated the show's tone, praising a more mature comic book show. The animation was widely lauded as one of the best looking animated series.
Critics were divided on the villains and other original characters. Many expressed their desire to see the character's vast rogue gallery and supporting cast shown rather than series-exclusive versions. Others felt that all the characters worked despite their originality. Though it was pointed out that few returned, with a villain-of-the-week feel, and many were disappointed that fan-favorites like Lizard and Electro were killed. Several critics were confused as to why Indy was introduced rather than Betty Brant or Gwen Stacy.
In 2004, the series was nominated for an Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Television Production while "Keeping Secrets" got a nomination in Outstanding Storyboarding in an Animated Television Production.
The series has a 8.5 on TV.com, 7.0 on the Internet Movie Database, and four stars on Amazon.
Legacy
In 2010, Neil Patrick Harris joined alongside fellow Spider-Man voice actors Dan Gilvezan, Christopher Daniel Barnes, and Josh Keaton to voice the main Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions. Harris was nominated for Best Performance by a Human Male in the Spike's Video Game Awards.
Home Release
The series featured four volumes and one complete series releases released on VHS, DVD, and UMD.
Releases include:
- Spider-Man: The Mutant Menace
- Spider-Man: High Voltage Villains
- Spider-Man: The Ultimate Face-Off
- Spider-Man: Extreme Threat
- Spider-Man: The New Animated Series: The Complete Series
References
- ↑ Comic Book Legends Revealed #589 at Comic Book Resources
External Links
- Marvel Animation Age
- Jeff Matsuda Original Pitch at Marvel Animation Age
- Brandon Vietti Interview at Marvel Animation Age
- Greg Johnson Interview at Marvel Animation Age
- Production Images at Marvel Animation Age
- Internet Movie Database
- TV.com
- Wikipedia
- Marvel Database
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