Disney + has released a preview of the new Marvel series Marvel’s 616, the new docuseries that will debut on the streaming service this fall. That preview comes in the form of two clips: the first clip is from Community the episode of the star Gillian Jacobs “Higher, Later, Faster”, which analyzes the impact of women in Marvel Comics. You can see that clip above. The second clip of Marvel’s 616 comes from the episode “Lost and Found” who sees comedian / actor Paul Scheer (The League, how was this done? podcast) exploring the “forgotten” characters of Marvel Comics. Check out that clip below!
Please see the full press release on these clips below. Marvel’s 616 Serie. You can learn more about the series when Marvel has a panel for it during Comic-Con @ Home this weekend!
Today, Disney + shared two exclusive clips from the new original anthology docuseries, ‘Marvel’s 616.’ The first clip is from the ‘Higher, Faster’ episode, directed by actor / director Gillian Jacobs, which sheds light on the pioneering women in Marvel Comics and how they found ways to tell representation and inclusion stories from the episode “Lost and Found” directed by Paul Scheer, which follows the actor and comedian’s hilarious and revealing journey to discover the “forgotten” characters of Marvel Comics Individually, each documentary in this series tells a compelling story that brings its filmmakers Vision to life.
Join Gillian, Paul and executive producers Sarah Amos and Jason Sterman with moderator Angélique Roché (host of Marvel’s Voices and The Women of Marvel Podcasts), tomorrow, Thursday, July 23, 1:00 p.m. M. PT for the virtual panel Comic-Con @ Home; “A look inside ‘Marvel’s 616′”, where they will discuss the making of this new original Disney + docuseries.
‘Marvel’s 616’ explores how the rich legacy of Marvel stories, characters, and creators exists in the world outside your window. Each documentary, directed by a unique filmmaker, explores the intersections of storytelling, pop culture, and fandom within the Marvel Universe. Films in this anthology series will cover topics including global Marvel artists, pioneering women in Marvel Comics, the discovery of Marvel’s “forgotten” characters, and much more.
‘Marvel’s 616’ is produced by Marvel New Media with Supper Club. The series is produced by Joe Quesada, Shane Rahmani, Stephen Wacker, John Cerilli, Harry Go and Sarah Amos for Marvel; and Jason Sterman, Brian McGinn and David Gelb for Supper Club. “
Marvel fans: tune in Thursday, July 23 at 1:00 pm PT for the virtual panel Comic-Con @ Home; “A look inside ‘Marvel’s 616′”
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