Wolverine and the X-Men Premieres on Jan. 23

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Nicktoons Network has announced that "Wolverine and the X-Men" will premiere on January 23:

Nicktoons Network, the fastest growing kids' network, introduces Wolverine and the X-Men, the new action-packed animated series based on Marvel's ever popular Super Heroes. Produced by Marvel Animation, the new 26-episode, half-hour series follows Wolverine as he reunites the X-Men in an attempt to save the world. The adventure begins with two back-to-back episodes Friday, Jan. 23, from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. (ET). The new series builds on Marvel's rich storylines from the comic book pages and big screen, and will air regularly Fridays at 8:00 p.m. (ET) on Nicktoons Network.

As the newest installation in the franchise, Wolverine and the X-Men continues Marvel's tradition of epic storytelling. This new animated series focuses on the most popular and well-known X-Men -- Wolverine -- and celebrates the unique qualities of the X-Universe: the action, the iconic characters and the storylines.

"Our audience craves action and adventure, so bringing Wolverine and the X-Men to Nicktoons Network was a natural fit," said Keith Dawkins, Nicktoons Network General Manager, Senior Vice President, Nickelodeon Programming Partnerships. "The folks at Marvel are master storytellers, which is why the X-Men franchise has been so hugely successful. We expect this next chapter to really resonate with our audience."

In the premiere episode, "Hindsight, Part 1", it is a year after a mysterious explosion destroyed the Xavier Institute and broke up the weary X-Men. An embittered Wolverine has lost himself on the open road, haunted by the unexplained fate of the missing Professor X and Jean Grey. But his efforts to keep a low profile end when he's brought back into the crosshairs of the Mutant Response Division (MRD) after rescuing a family. Wolverine infiltrates the MRD to liberate the innocent family who was captured for defending him, as well as a dozen captured mutants. Wolverine knows more trouble is on the way, and realizes he needs to enlist the help of the X-Men.

In the second episode, "Hindsight, Part 2", the villains from the Brotherhood fuel the mutant hysteria as Sen. Kelly tries to gather support for his Mutant Registration Act. Meanwhile, Wolverine is finding it difficult to get the X-Men back together. Most of the team is still unaccounted for, and those that Wolverine can find refuse to join the new team. The disillusioned Rogue has even taken up with the Brotherhood. But when the Brotherhood plans to go after Sen. Kelly at a press conference, the conflicted Rogue must decide where her loyalties lie.

In the late 20th century, mankind began to change. Suddenly, teenagers developed unthinkable abilities that science classified as the next stage in human evolution. In response, Professor Charles Xavier created a School for Gifted Youngsters so the young 'mutants' could learn to control their uncanny abilities and live in harmony with the non-mutant members of society. From then on, Xavier's students -- the X-Men -- intervened to protect the peace until a mysterious explosion devastated Xavier's school. Leaderless and without direction, the X-Men disbanded and the man known as Wolverine struck out on his own.

One year later, the once fiercely independent Wolverine must reunite the X-Men to prevent a horrible vision of the future where the X-Men gave up on Xavier's mission and the world fell into chaos. With great tragedy in their past and their future, Wolverine must lead Xavier's disillusioned students against the forces of fate and destiny. Perhaps together Wolverine and the X-Men can steer the course of history away from catastrophe. But no challenge Wolverine has ever faced can prepare him. On top of learning to lead the X-men for the first time, he's charged with trying to prevent a vision of a dark future from coming to pass. If the X-Men are to stay together as a team long enough to save the world, Wolverine will have to set aside his doubts, and the loaner will have to become a leader.

In celebration of the on-air event, fans can visit Nicktoons Network's website, www.areyouamutant.com, which will launch on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Users may have their DNA "scanned" to determine if they have mutant genes and, if so, they can enter the mansion of the Xavier Institute for Gifted Youngsters. In the mansion, they can visit one of four X-Men-hosted rooms or the Common Room, which will feature Instant Replays of the series post on-air premiere, polls, message boards, as well as episode descriptions and characters profiles. The site, updated weekly, will also feature a link to Nick.com' s Game of The Week, "Wolverine and the X-Men: Sentinel Slash", where Wolverine's quest brings him claw to face with a host of deadly robots in a fast-paced, action-packed 2D battlefield where his reflexes and his mutant healing factor will be just as important as muscle. Players control Wolverine to defeat the enemies in each level, and keep Wolverine alive as long as possible.

Additionally, Wolverine and the X-Men video content will be available on TurboNick and via Nickelodeon's wireless platforms. The series will also have a dedicated category in Nick's Video-On-Demand offering beginning Monday, Jan. 19.
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I just wanted to kind-of push this topic back in the limelight...

Has anyone else seen it? I believe it's been running for a while in Canada, but in the US we're up to episode 3. I think it's pretty good, but a doomed show (not really but). I am not sure how Nickelodeon expects it to be popular on their Nicktoons channel.

It's a pretty great show though, very violent and serious, reminds me of a modern version of the 90s X-men cartoon. My only qualm with it is the name, even though it is perfect. The only thing is that I wonder if kids today will understand what is going on, the average kid, because it doesn't start where x-men series traditionally start, and it doesn't really have anything related to the most recent movies besides jean and professor X missing.

But, yeah, back to the point... has anyone actually seen this besides me... and most likely GrnMarvl?
 
NickToons actually has the episodes online, for anyone lacking the channel, like me.

Personally, I've loved it, so far. It's a LOT like the 90s series, only darker and more Wolverine-centric. It's been nice, though. I like the Brotherhood line-up, and I like Emma Frost and Forge as main characters. Didn't like Xavier contacting them from the future, though. That was weird. But the rest was interesting, and I love the random cameos (Pyro, Boom-Boom/Meltdown, Dust and Rockslide in the first ep. Marrow in the opening credits). With any luck, and Craig Kyle continuing to be a smart guy, this series will get better and feature more and more cameos.
 
GrnMarvl13 said:
NickToons actually has the episodes online, for anyone lacking the channel, like me.
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Cool. Now I can watch it legally. :D *bookmarks*

From what I've seen, it looks alright. It's going to take a while to grow on me. It's unfair to judge something this early on, but thus far it's my least favorite of the three, but that's probably only because of the quantity available. I'll give it a couple years to properly judge it. The main thing it has going for it, imo, are the numerous cameos as well as it being closer to the current status quo in terms of characters and designs.

My main gripe, of all things, is the horrible score. It sounds terrible. The opening's just as bad. Also, Cyclops's coat costume is completely ridiculous. I hate it.
 
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I do agree, the music's not too great. And Cyclops DOES look ridiculous in a trenchcoat. I honestly didn't think it was that bad until the SECOND I saw it in the third episode. I also hate Forge's one boot. It bothers me for some reason.
 
I've seen 12 of the eps via YouTube. I know, I know-- bad Silvy. (And those eps have been yanked, btw.) It's also up on the Kids On Demand channel on Time Warner Cable. They're currently offering Hindsight parts 1 and 2 along with the trailer and a featurette called X-Men Files.

I've enjoyed what I've seen. Not too keen on the score but the show itself is fine. And Steve Blum's Wolverine has grown on me. (I've always been quite fond of Scott McNeil's Wolverine, but Mr. Blum's doing a good job.)
 
I think it's a great series. I have Nicktoons Network so I have watched the entire 3-part series openier. It's a great show so far much to my surpirse. I hope it continues the way it is because this looks like it'll turn out to be the best Marvel cartoon this decade.

I'm with everyone else that Cyclops need to lose the coat and I loved the way they portray Magneto in Hindsight part 3, unlike the the way he was treated on X:Men Evolution cartoon from a few years back.

Btw, I'm still not looking forward to the new Iron Man cartoon soon to debut. The thought of Iron Man as a teenager STILL reminds me of that terrible Avengers: The Crossing storyline from the mid-90's.
 
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Btw, I'm still not looking forward to the new Iron Man cartoon soon to debut. The thought of Iron Man as a teenager STILL reminds me of that terrible Avengers: The Crossing storyline from the mid-90's.
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That's the first I've heard of this new Iron Man show. Tony Stark as a teen...that's so dumb!
 
Is this the Japanese Ironman show or a new one?

Either way, I think the long trench coat fits emo Cyclops. (lolz)
 
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