Videos

Unxpected Changes (2001)
Episodes Included: "Strategy X", "The X Impulse", and "Rogue Recruit"
Running Time: 63 minutes
Source: Editorial Reviews/Amazon.com:

The X-Men stand ready to rock your world with three x-ceptional tales charting the struggle of good and evil between two powerful teams of mutant superbeings. Featuring Marvel's television series (seen on the KidsWB Network), this first-ever video continues the saga of Professor Xavier in his search for teens that possess the special gift of an X-gene to join his School for Gifted Youngsters. The professor's goal is to train his band of teens to master their mental powers for good. Meanwhile, his nemesis, the menacing Magneto, and fellow conspirator Mystique are molding their protégés for darker deeds.

In the first episode, "Strategy X," Kurt Wagner, a.k.a. Nightcrawler, joins Professor X at the Institute, but not before a highly charged close call in the Danger Room. In the second segment, "The X Impulse," we meet 15-year-old Kitty Pryde as she discovers her secret phasing ability--the power to walk through walls. Professor X and Jean rush to bring her to the Institute, arriving just in time to save Kitty from a new mutant adversary, Avalanche. Finally, in "Rogue Recruit," Professor X has detected a new mutant named Rogue who is a danger to herself and others after she accidentally steals the memories of a boy at school. Xavier sends his team to rescue her, only to discover that Mystique is competing for control of Rogue's limitless power. --Lynn Gibson

DVD Information:

Special Features:

• Episode introductions with producer Boyd Kirkland, Executive Story Editor Greg Johnson and directors
• "The Evolution of X-Men" feature
• X-Men Evolution Trailer

Xplosive Days (2001)
Episodes Included: "Mutant Crush", "Speed and Spyke", and "Middleverse"
Running Time: 63 minutes
Source: Editorial Reviews/Amazon.com:

The race continues in the second video of the series to recruit new team mates for both mutant groups. In the first episode, "Mutant Crush", the Blob may have been recruited by Mystique for the Brotherhood, but it's Jean that catches his attention. When a crush develops, how far will he go to make Jean his girlfriend?

In the second segment, "Speed and Spyke," we meet Storm's nephew Evan Daniels (code-named Spyke). Evan and Pietro (Quicksilver) are fellow students and constant competitors. When they discover that they are both mutants with super-powers, the competition increases to dangerous levels.

Finally, in "Middleverse", Rogue accidentally activates one of Forge's old inventions and traps Nightcrawler in another dimension. Now the Brotherhood and X-Men face off for control of the device. But if the X-Men lose, Nightcrawler will be stuck forever!

DVD Information:

Special Features:

• Episode introductions with producer Boyd Kirkland, Executive Story Editor Greg Johnson and directors
• "Art of the X-Men" feature
• X-Men Evolution Trailer

X Marks the Spot (2002)
Episodes Included: "Turn of the Rogue", "Spykecam", "Survival of the Fittest"
Running Time: 63 minutes
Source: Editorial Reviews/Amazon.com:

The long awaited third video is here and the action escalates to intense levels. The first segment, "Turn of the Rogue", takes Scott and Rogue into stormy mountains. Mystique has plans to eliminate Scott once and for all, but when Rogue intervenes the truth comes out. How will she choose when she has to decide between the Brotherhood and the X-Men.

Next, in "Spykecam", Spyke gets an assignment to document teen life events with a digicam, just as Sabretooth attacks the Institute. Find out what happens when Wolverine's old "nemesis" invades his territory.

Finally, in "Survival of the Fittest", it's survival training, mutant style. But while the X-Men are proving their mettle in the wilderness, the unstoppable Juggernaut escapes from prison to exact a little revenge against his brother, Professor Xavier. Will the X-Men be able to get home in time to stop him?

DVD Information:

Special Features:

• Episode introductions with producer Boyd Kirkland, Executive Story Editor Greg Johnson and directors
• "Tales of the X-Men" feature
• X-Men Evolution Trailer

Xposing the Truth (2003)
Episodes Included: "Shadowed Past", "Grim Reminder", "The Cauldron Pts. I and II"
Running Time: 85 minutes
Source: Editorial Reviews/Amazon.com:

Includes the final four episodes from Season One. "Shadowed Past" - When Rogue's chilling nightmares offer a glimpse into Nightcrawler's mutant past, Nightcrawler risks it all - even his friendships with the X-Men - to search for the truth.

"Grim Reminder" - A suppressed memory haunts Wolverine, leading him to the twisted man who transformed him into a mutant ? and to a battle of wills that could cost Wolverine his life.

"The Cauldron Parts 1&2" - The battle begins when Magneto pits mutants against mutants in a plot to determine the most powerful mutant abilities. Housed on Asteroid M, Magneto intends to help the victors realize their full potentials, then unite them to take over the world ? and only the X-Men can stop him! But when Cyclops' long-lost brother emerges on Magneto's side, Cyclops must make a fateful choice between the only link to his past or his future friendships with the X-Men.

Special Features:

• Episode introductions with producer Boyd Kirkland, Executive Story Editor Greg Johnson and directors
• "The X-Men Unmasked" feature (voice actor interviews)
• X-Men Evolution Trailer

Mutants Rising (2003)
Episodes Included: "Growing Pains", "Power Surge", "Bada-Bing Bada-Boom", and "Fun and Games"
Running Time: 84 minutes

Released in DVD and VHS formats by Warner Home Video, X-Men: Evolution: Mutants Rising contains the first four episodes of the second season.

The episodes are original cuts and contain previously unseen material. Among the DVD features are episode introductions from X-Men: Evolution producer Boyd Kirkland, who talks about the Scott-Jean relationship, the introduction of Boom-Boom and why "Fun and Games" is one of his favorite episodes.

Special Features:

• Episode introductions with producer Boyd Kirkland
• X-Men bigraphies
• The Brotherhood biographies
• The X-Men Comic Book Adventure

Powers Revealed (2004)
Episodes Included: "The Beast of Bayville", "Adrift", "On Angel's Wings", and "African Storm"
Running Time: 85 minutes

In these four action-packed episodes, Cyclops, Rogue, Jean Grey and the other teen X-Men battle forces of nature and mutant enemies - all while conquering geometry! And as Mystique's mysterious plan for Professor Xavier and his students take form, the X-Men gain a new ally - Beast! Join the X-Men for an Xceptional rush as they train for the battle that will test their powers and their friendships!

Special Features:

• Stan Lee: The Original X-Man
• Inside Xavier's Institute
• Trailer: X-Men: Evolution - Beginnings

Enemies Unveiled (2004)
Episodes Included: "Operation: Rebirth," "Joyride," "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Mind Bender"
Running Time: 85 minutes

Four Xciting episodes from the hit animated series showcase the formidable force of Cyclops, Rogue, Jean Grey and the rest of the X-Men Super Heroes as the action ignites between unlikely alliances. With old friends, new foes and an emerging generation of teenage mutants massing awesome powers, both the X-Men and The Brotherhood recruit some new faces. Even Avalanche gives the X-Men team a try!

And Wolverine's secret past brings another key Super Hero to the X-Men legacy: Captain America! It's the ultimate hook-up of good guys as they rally to battle Magneto and his quest for mutant domination!

Special Features:

• Meet the New Mutants
• Behind the Brotherhood with Mystique
• Wolverine's Trivia Challenge

Mystique's Revenge (2004)
Episodes Included: "Shadow Dance," "Retreat," "HeX Factor" and "Day Of Reckoning - Parts 1&2"
Running Time: 106 minutes

Cyclops, Rogue, Jean Grey and the rest of the X-Men star in these final five episodes from the second season of the hit animated TV series.

Wanda, a mutant with formidable powers and a score to settle with Magneto joins the Brotherhood. The Brotherhood joins forces with the X-Men to battle Magneto. And Magneto orchestrates the ultimate mutant showdown to unveil mutant supremacy to the world. But first they will all have to face The Sentinel! With growing powers come new responsibilities that force the X-Men into larger roles within their team. With their friends depending on them, the pressure's really on! Now is the time for all to prove themselves!

Special Features:

• Toad's Test
• X-Men Evolution: Turning Point
• Wolverine's Trivia Challenge

X-Men Evolution: The Complete Third Season (2006)
Episodes Included: All Season 3 episodes
Running Time: 273 minutes

A brutal showdown between Magneto and the X-Men reveals their mutant identities to the world...and public response is hostile. Xavier's School for Gifted Children is destroyed. Professor X is kidnapped. Once students learning to control their mutant abilities, the X-Men must now truly become heroes to prove themselves to the human population. But the human vs. mutant confrontation isn't the only war brewing: powerful mutant Mesmero plots to revive an ancient mutant called Apocalypse to rule the Earth. Using mind control, he manipulates Rogue and forces her to help him. Realizing the threat Apocalypse poses X-Men, Magneto and the Acolytes race across the globe to save Rogue and defeat Mesmero. Seize the X-citement with all 13 episodes of this X-treme season from the hit animated series!

Special Features:

• Cerebro's Mutant Files: The X-Men - Heroes
• Cerebro's Mutant Files: The Acolytes - Villains
• Season 3: X-Posed
• Mystique's Trivia Challenge