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Jake Castorena is a filmmaker who has worked on various animated projects, such as Batman: The Killing Joke, X-Men '97 and Reign of the Supermen. He has also done storyboard art, second unit directing and assistant directing for TV shows and movies.
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2 days ago · "It represents a lot more than just capes and cowls," says Head Director Jake Castorena. X-Men '97 is a faithful continuation, blending action, melodrama, and Marvel's brand with high-flying fight ...
Mar 20, 2024 · X-Men ‘97 Supervising Producer and Head Director, Jake Castorena, details the deep work that went into bringing the technical elements to life in the Marvel animated series. Disney+ is releasing X-Men '97 this week, marking both a new and familiar era for the Marvel audience. With the X-Men rights finally back at Marvel Studios, their first ...
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Apr 16, 2024 · The Genosha massacre in X-Men '97 episode 5 is a pivotal moment in the series, marking tragic deaths and consequences for the Marvel mutants. Supervising producer Jake Castorena reveals the significance of the massacre, setting the stage for a new direction in the X-Men universe. Stay tuned for the X-Men '97 season 1 finale, promising cameos ...
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Mar 19, 2024 · Jake Castorena, the supervising producer and head director of X-Men '97, talks to Inverse about how the show brings back the retro look and feel of the classic animated series. He reveals the challenges and inspirations of making the show fresh but familiar, and how he builds tension and reveals cameos.
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Mar 22, 2024 · Jake Castorena is the supervising producer and head director of the Disney+ series X-Men '97, a revival of the original FOX animated show. He talks about his fandom, his challenges and his vision for the show's visuals, characters and story.
Mar 19, 2024 · Jake Castorena is the supervising producer and head director of the new Disney+ series 'X-Men '97', a continuation of the '90s cartoon. He talks about the challenges of matching the animation, the nostalgia of the original voice actors, and the balance of the show.
