About Marvel Rising: Battle of The Bands

"Marvel Rising: Battle of The Bands" is a 2019 animated short film released on Disney Channel as part of the Marvel Rising series. The story revolves around Ghost-Spider (Gwen Stacy) who is in a battle of the bands competition while also trying to save New York City from an impending threat.

Plot and Summary

This spin-off short film finds Gwen Stacy aka Ghost-Spider, on a critical mission to protect her friends' concert and at the same time, balance her commitment to the Mary Janes, her band, participating in the "Battle of The Bands" competition. The run-time of the movie is 22 minutes and throughout the thrilling adventure, she is seen battling villains, hence captivates the audience with suspense and excitement.

Making / Production

"Marvel Rising: Battle of The Bands" was developed and produced by Marvel Animation and was distributed by Disney Channel. The short film continues the exploration of the Marvel Rising universe which focuses on the younger generation of Marvel heroes. The project was directed by the talented Alfred Gimeno and the screenplay was written by Mae Catt.

Actors

• Ghost-Spider/Gwen Stacy - Dove Cameron: Dove delivers a stunning performance voicing the character of Gwen Stacy, juggling her double life as a rocker and a superhero.
• Quake/Daisy Johnson - Chloe Bennet: Chloe brings her character to life with an exceptional performance that shows Daisy's deep understanding and empathetic nature.
• Inferno/Dante Pertuz - Tyler Posey: Tyler plays Dante Pertuz with gusto, lending the character a fiery intensity.
• Squirrel Girl/Doreen Green - Milana Vayntrub: Milana portrays the quirky and charming Squirrel Girl, and she really makes the character shine.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Marvel Rising: Battle of the Bands" is part of a multi-platform franchise that began with "Marvel Rising: Initiation" and includes feature-length films and various short films.
• The film combines elements of pop culture, music, and superpowers, reflecting Marvel's aim to attract a diverse, younger audience.

Awards

As of now, "Marvel Rising: Battle of The Bands" has not received any specific awards.

Quotes

• “I’m not just a friendly neighborhood Ghost-Spider.” - Gwen Stacy/Ghost-Spider
• “That's the kind of can-do superhero attitude that’s going to win this battle of the bands.” - Doreen Green/Squirrel Girl

Music, Soundtrack

• "Team" by Tova
• "Natural" by Tova
• "Born Ready" by Dove Cameron.