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August 26, 2003
X23 returns in "Target X," the new episode of X-Men: Evolution scheduled to air on Saturday, Sept. 13 on Kids' WB!.
The episode will also feature X-Men: Evolution in its new time period of 11:30 a.m. (ET). Static Shock is going on hiatus, but will return for a fourth season.
The episode is written by Craig Kyle, who created X23, and Chris Yost.
"X23 thought by destroying Wolverine she could free herself from the life she was forced to live. She was wrong," Kyle told The Continuum in describing the episode.
"Now the ones who made her have come to take their property back!"
August 22, 2003
Greg Johnson, story editor of Kids' WB!'s X-Men: Evolution, provided The Continuum with information about two upcoming new episodes.
"Impact" will air on Saturday, Aug. 30. The episode was written by Johnson.
"A little time has passed since the X-Men's devastating defeat at the hands of Apocalypse," Johnson said. "The dust is starting to settle, but not the emotions. Rogue has a lot to deal with after being the vessel that brought Apocalypse back to power, and Magneto isÊobsessively driven to hunt downÊthis ancient mutant at all costs.
"We've taken some bold moves with this episode, the results of which will have a lasting impact on our characters, as well as the rest of the season. Look for some great direction and animation, and really superb music."
"No Good Deed..." will air on Saturday, Sept. 6. The episode has a story by Johnson, Craig Kyle and Boyd Kirkland and was written by William Forrest Cluverius.
"We felt it was time to step away from the Apocalypse storyline, and we knew we wanted to tell a Brotherhood focused story," Johnson said. "So a lot of ideas were tossed around untilÊwe finally came up with a great vehicle for them. When their selfish actions areÊmistaken by the public as being heroic, these guys deal with it as only the Brotherhood can. A very fun episode that also brings Kelly back into the mix."
April 15, 2003
Boyd Kirkland, producer of the X-Men: Evolution animated series, told The Continuum that pre-production on the fourth season is "progressing rapidly."
"We have recorded all nine shows, and are currently storyboarding the two-part finale," Kirkland told The Continuum on Monday from his Film Roman office. "Several of the shows are overseas in animation, and we should be getting footage back the end of July.
"We've got some really interesting stories, with pretty shocking developments for several of our key characters. Guest villains will include Omega Red, as well as more of Apocalypse. One episode focuses on the Brotherhood, and another focuses on Gambit. It's some really exciting stuff!"
Four episodes remain from Season 3. It was originally believed that Kids' WB! would broadcast them in conjunction with the release of X2, but the remaining episodes currently are not scheduled.
"I've heard rumors that the final four episodes of this season will be held until next fall, but nothing definite. The network isn't talking one way or the other," Kirkland said. "I understand that some of them have aired overseas already, however."
April 14, 2003
The Continuum has obtained six images from "Cruise Control," the next new episode of X-Men: Evolution to air on Kids' WB!.
The network has not officially announced an air date for the episode, but it will likely be broadcast during a week of daily broadcasts beginning April 28.
"Cruise Control," which features Magma, was written by Steve Granat and Cydne Clark and directed by Gary Graham.
View the images and more news here
February 23, 2003
X-Men: Evolution will return for a fourth season on Kids' WB!, The Continuum has learned.
Kids' WB! representatives could not confirm the pick-up, but it is expected to be announced on Tuesday when the network unveils its plans for next season.
The series will continue to be produced at Film Roman, with Boyd Kirkland producing and Greg Johnson story editing. Craig Kyle will continue to oversee things from Marvel's end.
The number of episodes for the fourth season will likely be nine, but that has yet to be confirmed. Nine episodes would push the series' total to 52.
Four new episodes remain for the third season, and they are expected to air in May. An X-Men: Evolution DVD will be released on April 23, and Cartoon Network has acquired rights to 43 episodes of the series.
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January 9, 2003
Kids' WB! has put X-Men: Evolution on hiatus following the Jan. 18 episode.
The series has not been canceled, a network representative told The Continuum, and will likely return with the final four episodes of the third season in May, which would coincide with the release of the X-Men movie sequel.
The network has not announced if there will be a fourth season of the show yet.
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December 7, 2002
The Continuum has obtained the titles and credits for the remaining four episodes of the third season of Kids' WB!'s X-Men: Evolution.
Here's a rundown:
* "Cruise Control," written by Steve Granat and Cydne Clark, directed by Gary Graham.
* "X23," story by Craig Kyle, written by Chris Yost and Kyle, directed by Curt Geda.
* "Dark Horizon Part One," story by Greg Johnson, Boyd Kirkland and Kyle, written by Yost and Kyle, directed by Frank Paur.
* "Dark Horizon Part Two," story by Johnson, Kirkland and Craig Kyle, written by Yost and Kyle, directed by Graham.
The episodes haven't been scheduled yet, but will likely not air until after the first of the year, perhaps for the February sweeps.
November 14, 2002
X-Men: Evolution Boyd Kirkland provided The Continuum with an update on the show's production.
"We are putting the finishing touches on this week's episode, 'Self-Possessed,' and it looks awesome!" Kirkland told The Continuum. "Show # 39, 'Under Lock & Key,' also looks great, and is still being edited, as is #40, 'Cruise Control,' also a very fine-looking show.
"All of these are good stories, ranging from very dark and dramatic to lighter and fun, with interesting plot and character developments. Fans have some great stuff to look forward to!"
Kids' WB! on Wednesday announced pick-ups for new seasons of What's New Scooby Doo?, Ozzy & Drix, ¡Mucha Lucha!, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokemon. The network has yet to announce a fourth season for X-Men: Evolution.
November 7, 2002
"Under Lock & Key," a new episode of X-Men: Evolution, will air on Kids' WB! on Saturday, Nov. 30.
The episode -- written by Sean Roche and directed by Frank Paur - should be one of the most memorable of the third season.
"Here we gather the famed five of the original X-Men as introduced in the comics - Cyclops, Jean Gray, Beast, Iceman, and Angel - for a very specific mission that deals with... well, the title should clue you in," X-Men: Evolution story editor Greg Johnson told The Continuum.
"If the animation lives up to the script, this is going to be one very cool episode."
In other X-Men: Evolution news, a Kids' WB! representative told The Continuum that the network has not made any decisions for next season yet. Pending are a fourth season of X-Men: Evolution as well as possibly a rumored new Hulk animated series.
October 31, 2002
"X-Treme Measures," a new episode of X-Men: Evolution, airs this Saturday on Kids' WB!.
The episode has a story by Greg Johnson and Boyd Kirkland and was written by Jules Dennis and Johnson.
Johnson, the show's story editor, provided The Continuum with some insight into the episode, which focuses on Spyke.
"In this story, we get to explore some of the challenges Evan Daniels goes through as he matures," Johnson said. "After all, these X-Men are still teens, and as their bodies develop in surges, so do their powers. In a way, they're all struggling with this, but it hits Evan particularly hard.
"Fans can also expect to meet some other Morlocks, and learn a little bit about the kind of struggles they go through."
October 23, 2002
Kids' WB! has announced two new episodes of X-Men: Evolution for the November sweeps.
"The Toad, The Witch and The Wardrobe" will air on Saturday, Nov. 9. It is written by Steve Granat and Cydne Clark.
Here's how story editor Greg Johnson describes the episode:
"A lighter episode that pokes fun at the lengths Toad will go in order to win the heart of Wanda. But look for some interesting developments in Wanda's search for her father."
"Self Possessed" will air on Saturday, Nov. 16. It is written by Johnson.
Here's how Johnson describes the episode:
"The numerous personalities Rogue has absorbed over the years now start waging war for dominance within her. The ordeal cements a bond between her and one of the other X-Men."
October 9, 2002
Mystique and Spyke step into the spotlight in upcoming episodes of X-Men: Evolution on Kids' WB!.
The network on Tuesday night announced the following schedule: "Blind Alley" on Saturday, Oct. 19, a repeat of "Mindbender" on Saturday, Oct. 26, "X-Treme Measures" on Saturday, Nov. 2
X-Men: Evolution story editor Greg Johnson provided The Continuum with loglines for the new episodes.
In "Blind Alley," Mystique escapes Area 51 with one thing on her mind: vengeance against the person who locked her in there.
In "X-Treme Measures," Evan's mutation is becoming more and more difficult to control, and so is his temper. He finally finds solace and acceptance in a most unlikely place -- but at what cost?
It's likely at least two more new episodes of X-Men: Evolution will air in November.
October 7, 2002
The creators of the X-Men: Evolution animated series appeared together for the first time publicly at the Los Angeles Comic Book Convention on Sept. 29.
Attending were Marvel Studios' Craig Kyle, producer Boyd Kirkland, story editor Greg Johnson, director/designer Steve Gordon and director Frank Paur.
In addition to announcing a DVD next spring, the creators showed never-before-seen clips and answered questions from fans.
Read the transcript here
October 4, 2002
A new episode of X-Men: Evolution, "The Stuff of Villains," will air this Saturday on Kids' WB!.
The episode is written by Adam Beechen and directed by Gary Graham.
"What I like about this episode is the shift in tone," X-Men: Evolution story editor Greg Johnson told The Continuum. "The previous three episodes have dealt with some fairly weighty issues, and it's time for a breather. The Brotherhood Boys have a pretty strong presence in this one, and whenever they're involved, humorously odd things tend to happen, with Toad stealing the show, once again.
"But I have the feeling most eyes will be on a certain Cajun fellow."
That "Cajun fellow," of course, is Gambit who was featured in promos for the episode and gets his most significant screen time in the episode. He also speaks for the first time.
Check back later on Friday here in The Continuum for screen grabs from the episode.
In other X-Men Evolution news:
* Last Saturday's episode ranked No. 1 among all time period competition in Boys 2-11 (4.8 rating/21 share), Boys 6-11 (6.3/29) and Tweens 9-14 (4.6/23) and among the time period broadcast competition in Kids 2-11 (3.5/16), Kids 6-11 (4.1/20), Girls 2-11 (2.2/10) and Girls 6-11 (1.9/10).
October 3, 2002
X-Men: Evolution DVD
The first DVD from the X-Men: Evolution animated series will arrive in stores next spring before the X-Men 2 movie reaches theaters, Marvel Studios' Craig Kyle told The Continuum.
The DVD, from Warner Home Video, follows two VHS tapes with episodes from the first season. The DVD, however, will feature the first five episodes from the second season of the Kids' WB! animated series.
Those episodes are "Growing Pains (originally aired Sept. 29, 2001), "Bada-Bing Bada-Boom!" (originally aired Oct. 6, 2001), "Power Surge" (originally aired Oct. 13, 2002); "Fun and Games" (originally aired Oct. 20, 2001), and "Beast of Bayville" (originally aired Oct. 27, 2001).
The episodes introduced the New Mutants, including Boom-Boom, to Xavier Institute, as well featuring the first appearances of Beast and Aracde.
Three the episodes on the DVD - "Growing Pains," "Bada-Bing, Bada-Boom!" and "Power Surge" - will be in their first-cut versions. After the events of Sept. 11, those three episodes of X-Men: Evolution were edited for content.
"The network - with good reason - wanted to be mindful of what was being shown to a young audience," Kyle said. "Now, you can see the episodes as they were originally intended."
Kyle and the creators of X-Men: Evolution appeared at a comics convention in Los Angeles on Sunday, where the cut scenes were shown for the first time. Include was a key moment in "Growing Pains" dealing with Kitty and Lance.
Kyle said the as-yet-untitled DVD could be the first in a series of take-homes.
"These are really strong episodes, and I think sales will justify more DVDs," Kyle said. "Bottom line, we want to get all of the episodes on DVD."
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