Check out the test footage clip and read the official press release below
for more info!
Production has begun
on "Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy," an upcoming animated
television series for Disney XD featuring the hugely popular characters
introduced in the record-breaking Marvel Studios film of the same name. The announcement was made today by Jeph Loeb,
Marvel's Head of Television, at New York Comic Con. Produced by Marvel Television, the series
stars Peter Quill as Star-Lord, the brash adventurer who, to save the universe
from its greatest threats, joins forces with a quartet of disparate misfits --
fan-favorite Rocket Raccoon, a tree-like humanoid named Groot, the enigmatic,
expert fighter Gamora and the rough edged warrior Drax the Destroyer. The
series will premiere in 2015 on the Marvel Universe programming block on Disney
XD.
"The movie and
franchise quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. We're looking forward to
working with the great team at Marvel Television to deliver an engaging
animated series that fans can enjoy each week," said Marc Buhaj, Senior
Vice President, Programming and General Manager, Disney XD.
"This is a very
exciting time for the Marvel Animation Studio as we get to explore the cosmic
side of the Marvel Universe by developing the first-ever 'Marvel's Guardians of
the Galaxy' animated series," said Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel Television.
"After starring in the biggest movie of 2014, everyone wants more of
Star-Lord and his crew – now they'll get it."
Produced by Marvel
Animation, the series' award-winning creative team includes executive producers
Alan Fine ("Marvel's The Avengers," "Iron Man,"
"Thor"), Dan Buckley ("Marvel's Avengers Assemble,"
"Marvel’s Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H."), Joe Quesada
("Marvel's Avengers Assemble") and Jeph Loeb ("Marvel's Agents
of S.H.I.E.L.D."); co-executive producers Stan Lee
("Spider-Man"), Eric Radomski ("Spawn," "Marvel's
Avengers Assemble"), Cort Lane ("Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man")
and Stephen Wacker ("Marvel's Avengers Assemble"); supervising
producers Marty Isenberg ("Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters") and
Harrison Wilcox ("Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.");
consulting producer Steven Melching ("Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of
S.M.A.S.H."); and supervising director Leo Riley ("TRON:
Uprising").
With the success of
its recent theatrical release, Guardians of the Galaxy has joined the Avengers
and Spider-Man as one of Marvel's most prominent franchises. Premiering in
August 2014, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy debuted to rave reviews and a $94
million opening weekend – the largest August opening in North American history.
The film has become the most successful domestic release of 2014, topping the
box office for four weeks since its release.
Check out the test footage and stay tuned for Marvel.com for
all the latest on the Guardians and all of your other favorite Marvel Animated
Series!
More on Marvel.com: http://marvel.com/news/tv/23444/marvels_guardians_of_the_galaxy_animated_series_announced_at_nycc#ixzz3TS7uXwPW
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