 SDCC '08: Black Panther Animated Series
BET to air 8-episode series based on BLACK PANTHER #1-6 by Reggie Hudlin and John Romita Jr.
Posted: 2008-07-25 Updated: 2008-07-28 10:21:39 BET Networks and Marvel Animation are teaming up to produce an animated series based on the legendary Super Hero, THE BLACK PANTHER. Casting is already underway for the series which is slated to premiere in the first quarter of 2009. A special sneak preview will premiere at Comic-Con in July during BET's Saturday July 26th panel. The series will be adapted directly from the first six issues of the Marvel Comic written by Reginald Hudlin (issues #1 - #6 "Who Is The Black Panther").
The partnership between Marvel Animation and BET Networks marks an important milestone in the expansion of the channel's animation division and the realization of a project that has been a labor of love for BET's President, Entertainment, Reginald Hudlin.
"As a lifelong comic book reader, I didn't think anything could top the excitement of writing one of my favorite characters, the Black Panther. I'm so proud I've been able to maintain a successful run of the series over the past three years while keeping my 'day job' of programming a network. But now to have both of my worlds collide, to have a faithful adaptation of my own work as a prime time series on the network – it's a dream come true. The Black Panther has always been an inspirational character to me, and now I get to share that inspiration with the widest audience he's ever had.
"I'm very excited to be working with Marvel. It's been great working with Joe Quesada and Axel Alonso on the publishing side, and I look forward to a similar experience with Eric Rollman and his team at Marvel Animation.
"I want to give special thanks to Denys Cowan, my SVP of Animation, who is doing a fantastic job of bringing the art of John Romita Jr. to life," says Hudlin.
Eric Rollman, President of Marvel Animation adds, "The Black Panther is a working example of Marvel's initiative to broaden our fan base by working with new and innovative partners. Reggie and his team can uniquely take material that is near and dear to them and re-imagine it for a whole new audience. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with BET."
Can't wait to get a taste of the "Black Panther" animated series? Why not check out the comics the show will be based on: BLACK PANTHER #1-6 by Reggie Hudlin and John Romita Jr., currently available right now on Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited. I bet nobody saw that coming. Posted By: Medalionsoldier i sooo did not see that coming. at least there's hope for this cartoon, unlike the new ironman one. Posted By: I_procastinate i hope this is good plese plese allow this to be good BET is known to come half a#&%! |
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