Marvel Television heads to New York Comic Con 2014 and debuts ‘Daredevil,’ fan favorite ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ and Marvel Animation Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.
Marvel Television and New York Comic Con (NYCC) announces that fans will get to experience at New York Comic Con the debut of the upcoming exclusive Netflix original series set to debut 2015, “Marvel’s Daredevil,” on Saturday, October 11 with showrunner Steve S. DeKnight and the series’ star-studded cast, including Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock / Daredevil). Cox is the only cast member announced at this time, however, the series plan to continue featuring Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and “Marvel’s The Defenders.”
Marvel’s Head of Television, Jeph Loeb shares one of the reason Marvel heads to NYCC, “New York City is home to Marvel and some of the greatest fans in the world, so we ensured that Marvel Television brought its biggest panels ever.” he continues, “Not only will fans get to experience our incredible partnership with Netflix as we introduce the cast of ‘Marvel’s Daredevil’ for the first time, but they’ll get to see the world premiere of a new ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ episode and their first look at the future of all their favorite super heroes courtesy of Marvel Animation.” Loeb will also be moderating the panel for “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”
The excitement and commitment surrounding Marvel’s and Netflix ‘Daredevil’ venture with the State of New York, has created 3,000 jobs and produce nearly 60 hours of television. Lance Fensterman, Global Senior Vice President of ReedPOP, shares this excitement, “New York Comic Con shines a spotlight across pop culture and we’re excited this year for a great many things, but there’s a special place in the show for pop culture made right here in New York City,” he continues, “We’re honored by Marvel Television’s overall commitment and humbled to play host to the cast of ‘Marvel’s Daredevil.’ This is an important day for New York Comic Con and New York City.”
In addition, October 9-12 at the Javits Center in New York City, fans will get an inside look at “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and what’s next for Marvel Animation, with a spotlight on “Marvel’s Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.,” including other film and television projects “The Walking Dead,” “Elementary,” “Big Hero 6,” and “Tomorrowland.”
Specific details on Marvel Television’s New York Comic Con events…
Marvel Animation Presents
(Friday, October 10 – 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM)
Jeph Loeb, Marvel’s Head of Television, brings you the biggest animation panel in this universe – or any other. Get an exclusive first look at content from “Marvel’s Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.” Season 2 and the future of Marvel Animation.
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
(Friday, October 10 – 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM)
Jeph Loeb returns with exciting news and the world premiere of all new episode of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” before it debuts on ABC!
Marvel’s Daredevil, Exclusively on Netflix
(Saturday, October 11 – 5:15 PM – -6:15 PM)
