Cartoon Network has passed along the episode synopsis, video clips, and a collection of images from the upcoming all-new Young Justice episode “Depths.” The new Young Justice episode is scheduled to air at 10:30am (ET/PT) on Saturday, June 9th, 2012 as part of the new DC Nation programming block on Cartoon Network. Click on the thumbnails below to view the complete library of hi-res images and Quicktime-format video clips. The official episode description is also provided below.
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Young Justice: Invasion “Depths”
Airs Saturday, June 9th 10:30 a.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network
Synopsis: Artemis rejoins the team to defend a critical satellite launch — but will her first mission back also be her last?
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Young Justice airs Saturdays at 10:30am (ET/PT) as part of the new DC Nation programming block on Cartoon Network. Green Lantern: The Animated Series proceeds the show at 10am (ET/PT). Young Justice also re-airs Sundays at 10:00am (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network.
Stay tuned for further coverage on Young Justice, including exclusive interviews and more, here soon at The World’s Finest.
Warner Home Video has announced multiple new DVD compilation releases collecting episodes of the classic Batman: The Animated Series, among other series, along with a two new Batman movie DVD releases. The assorted titles, listed below, are slated to hit shelves in October 2012. Details and available package artwork is available below.
Super Villains: The Joker’s Last Laugh
Release Date: October 16th, 2012
Synopsis: The Joker is Always Wild!- In DC’s rogues gallery, one criminal stands out above the rest, The Joker. Be there for the Clown Prince of Crime’s most devious schemes in 13 action-packed animated episodes together for the first time in an all-new 2-disc collection. From a sinister sneak attack with sidekick Harley Quinn to releasing all the criminals from Arkham Asylum, this wildly dangerous prankster will do anything to get the last laugh. But as he faces off against some of DC’s strongest superheroes, will the ultimate joke be on The Joker?
Episodes: Christmas with the Joker, The Joker’s Favor, Harley and Ivy, World’s Finest Part 1, World’s Finest Part 2, World’s Finest Part 3, Joker’s Wild, Harlequinade, The Bat in the Belfry, Hail the Tornado Tyrant!, Emperor Joker!, Rebirth Part 1, Rebirth Part 2
Batman Super Villains: Catwoman
Release Date: October 2nd, 2012
Synopsis: From the shadows of Gotham City emerges one of Batman’s most deceptive foes, Catwoman. A cunning jewel thief with an agenda of her own, Catwoman holds a mysterious allure for the Caped Crusader, an allure that can be deadly! Pick up the trail with 3 exciting episodes starting with The Cat and the Claw, Part One. Batman foils Catwoman trying to steal a valuable necklace she intends to sell to buy a mountain lion preserve, but it seems a certain underworld group, led by the mysterious Red Claw, has its sights set on the same piece of land. With Batman and Catwoman forced to work together in The Cat and the Claw, Part Two, the unlikely duo has their hands full in a showdown with Red Claw. Finally, witness Batgirl Returns, as Barbara Gordon once again dons the mask of Batgirl to investigate the theft of a prized jade statue only to find Catwoman already on the case. Together, with a secret ally in tow, they unravel a mystery with far greater implications. So, crack the whip and steal away to Gotham City for some adventure with Batman and Catwoman!
Episodes: The Cat and The Claw Part 1, The Cat and The Claw Part 2, Batgirl Returns
Batman Super Villains: Killer Croc
Release Date: October 2nd, 2012
Synopsis: Lurking in the sewers of Gotham City is Killer Croc, a terrifying half-crocodile man with a craving for crime. In Vendetta, Killer Croc has kidnapped a key witness set to testify in an important trial, and it’s up to Batman to save the day. Even criminals need a friend in Love Is a Croc when a washed-up TV actress named Baby-Doll takes a liking to Killer Croc. They make a home in the sewer and become partners in crime – but Batman, along with Batgirl, has other plans for them. Judgment Day introduces a faceless vigilante who calls himself The Judge and wreaks havoc upon Gotham’s super villains. Can Batman unmask this mysterious Judge and save the lives of the very super villains he has fought to jail? Take the plunge into the depths of Gotham City for killer adventures with Batman and Killer Croc!
Episodes: Vendetta, Love is a Croc, Judgement Day
Batman Triple Feature
Release Date: October 2nd, 2012
Synopsis: Synopsis: No one is above the law in these three action-packed features
Batman: Gotham Knight – Acclaimed screenwriters including David Goyer (Batman Begins), Josh Olson (A History of Violence) and Alan Burnett (Batman: The Animated Series) join forces with revered animation filmmakers on six spellbinding chapters chronicling Batman’s transition from novice crimefighter to The Dark Knight.
Batman: Under the Red Hood – Batman faces his ultimate challenge as the mysterious Red Hood takes Gotham City by firestorm. One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham City with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethical code. Killing is an option. And when The Joker falls in the balance between the two, hard truths are revealed and old wounds are reopened.
Batman: Year One – When Gotham City is in desperate need of heroes, two men take a stand for justice…but on opposite sides. Bruce Wayne returns home after years abroad to become a crimefi ghter, just as honest cop Lt. James Gordon moves to Gotham and finds corruption at every level. When Bruce becomes the masked vigilante Batman, the city explodes as his new nemesis Catwoman, the mob and Gordon all close in! Don’t miss this thrilling DC Comics(TM) Premiere Movie based on the groundbreaking graphic novel.
Includes:Batman: Gotham Knight, Batman: Under the Red Hood, Batman: Year One
Superman/Batman Double Feature
Release Date: October 2nd, 2012
Synopsis: Superman & Batman…Join forces in two action-packed features
Superman Batman: Public Enemies – A desperate solution for a troubled country: Lex Luthor for President with the Justice League in the service of the government. Only Batman and Superman stand against the new regime – and their disloyalty proves to be exactly what Luthor intended. Using their outcast status to instigate a scandal against Superman, Luthor finally tastes a victory in his vendetta against the Man of Steel. From Executive Producer Bruce Timm and voiced by the cast from both hit Batman and Superman animated TV series including Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly and Clancy Brown, this DC Comics(TM) Premiere Movie based on Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness’ popular graphic novel seethes with political intrigue and action-packed battles between heroes all believing they’re on the right side of the law.
Superman Batman: Apocalypse – A mysterious spaceship from Planet Krypton crashes on Earth with a beautiful girl inside, and everyone wants to meet the new kid. Superman embraces the connection to his past, Batman suspects a traitor, Wonder Woman senses a kindred spirit, and Darkseid desires a champion. But this feisty teen has her own ideas, none of which include a secret identity, a cape or heroics. It will take a life or death battle with Darkseid to uncover her true purpose on Earth. A dynamic voice cast – Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly, Andre Braugher and Summer Glau – highlights this DC Comics (TM) Premiere Movie.
Premiere Movie introducing the world to Supergirl!
Includes:Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
Stay tuned for further updates on these titles and other upcoming home video releases here soon at The World’s Finest.
The World’s Finest presents a new studio-conducted interview, provided by Warner Home Video, for the Superman Versus The Elite direct-to-video animated feature. Continue reading below for an interview with Pauley Perrette, who brings Lois Lane to life in the new DC Comics Premiere Movie title. Perrette is known for her work on the popular NCIS television series. Superman Versus The Elite arrives June 12th, 2012 from Warner Home Video as a Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download. Please note the first three thumbnails below lead to interview clips in the Quicktime format, and the remaining thumbnails lead to high-res images.
NCIS star Pauley Perrette makes Lois Lane even feistier in Superman Versus The Elite All-new DC Comics Premiere Movie available June 12
Strong willed, intelligent, feisty, relentless, outspoken. Youd be speaking of Lois Lane or Pauley Perrette?
Actually, both which made the NCIS star the perfect match as the voice of the resourceful reporter for Superman Versus The Elite, the latest DC Comics Premiere Movie coming June 12 courtesy of Warner Home Video.
Perrettes raspy vocal tones and spunky, never-back-down approach gives a new-yet-familiar perspective to the animated Lois Lane, particularly playing opposite the strong, traditional performance of Justice League veteran George Newbern in reprising his role as Superman.
Over nine seasons and more than 200 episodes, Perrette has mesmerized audiences with her portrayal of Gothy forensic specialist Abby Sciuto on NCIS, regularly the top rated drama series on primetime television. The role has elevated Paulettes popularity into are air in August 2011, she registered the top Q-score in all of primetime television. Not only was she the only female to rank among the Top 10 TV actors, her score matched that of feature film luminaries like Tom Hanks.
In addition to NCIS, Perrette has appeared in feature films like The Ring and Almost Famous, and had recurring roles on The Drew Carey Show, Jesse, Dawsons Creek, 24 and Murder One. For the 2009 indie short To Comfort You, Perrette earned the award for Best Female Performance at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in the Short Film Drama category.
And while Perrette doesnt boast a large amount of experience in animation, this isnt her first time in the Bruce Timm pool having given voice to a police officer in an episode of Batman Beyond.
In Superman Versus The Elite, Superman’s effectiveness as a super hero comes into question when a new group of super powerful crusaders, known as “The Elite,” appear on the scene. As super heroes, the Elite know no bounds, and are more than willing to kill, even on a massive scale, to stop villainy — putting them on a collision course with the ever-ethical and decidedly non-lethal Man of Steel.
Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the all-new, PG-13 rated film arrives June 12, 2012 from Warner Home Video as a Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download. Both the Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD will include an UltraViolet Digital Copy.
The ever-gracious Perrette spent some time after her initial recording session to chat about her love of Superman and Abraham Lincoln, her hatred of bad guys, her own super heroic efforts on behalf of numerous human rights charities, and the benefits of a criminal science collegiate background in acting today.
QUESTION: Was there any special personal significance for you to act in a Superman movie?
PAULEY PERRETTE: When I was little, I think that I wanted Superman to be my boyfriend. So this is the next best thing. I get to pretend to be Supermans girlfriend. Although the older Ive become, Ive sort of decided that I would rather be Superman myself. So Im trying (she snickers).
But even my first memory of a super hero was of Superman, because I had a crush on him. Well, it was on Clark Kent, Superman and Christopher Reeve, all rolled into one.
QUESTION: Did you have any preconceived ideas of how you wanted to play Lois Lane?
PAULEY PERRETTE: When youre doing voice work, and I said it right when I came in the door, I said, Im very obedient, and I will take direction. Because the people who have written this, and the ones who have been envisioning the animation in their head, they have such a specific concept on what they want, that its good for me to say, Give it to me. Give me every piece of direction you want. Ill do it 10 different ways. Whatever you want. Its their vision, and I want to achieve that. If I get an idea while Im doing a voice, I will offer it Hey, can we try this? But its still up to them.
QUESTION: Your emphasis in college was rooted in studying subjects like sociology, psychology and criminal science. How do you think thats benefited you as an actress and, in particular, has it lent new perspective on Lois Lane?
PAULEY PERRETTE: I do think my background in sociology, psychology and criminal science has helped me as an actor because I spent years and a years and years studying human behavior as a science, and as an actor — in approaching a role like Lois Lane or any character its always fascinating to me to try to figure them out psychologically and sociologically. In many ways, acting is really like a science to me to figure out the human behavior of any character that Im playing.
QUESTION: Now we know how you come to understand your characters. Do you have any acting tricks to then convert that information into a portrayal?
PAULEY PERRETTE: I always tell myself that when youre playing a character, pretend like theyre on trial and youre giving the best witness of their life. You really need to think about every element of the character and represent them properly, as if they were a real person. You want to give 100 percent of what theyre worth and what they deserve as people.
QUESTION: Do you see Lois Lane as an important role model for girls, and who inspired you as a kid?
PAULEY PERRETTE: Lois Lane is an inspirational character because shes a smart and powerful woman. Even when shes with Superman, she has no problem putting him in his place, and giving her opinion. Its quite an honor to give voice to Lois Lane and be part of that legacy. My personal inspirations were a lot of the smart women throughout history, like Marie Curie and Eleanor Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart. Those are the ones that really inspired me. And the love of my life, Abraham Lincoln.
QUESTION: It seems as though you spend almost as much time volunteering for charities as you do on set. With as much charity work as you do, arent you a bit of a super hero yourself?
PAULEY PERRETTE: My life outside of work is pretty much about charities. I have a big passion about civil rights for everyone whoever is being downtrodden at the moment, it doesnt matter: racial discrimination or sexual orientation or gender. Whatever it is, Im there. I think I was a born civil rights activist. I cant stand the smashing of a community. Its not fair and its not right. Were supposed to be here for liberty and justice for all, right?
QUESTION: Is there a geek within Pauley Perrette?
PAULEY PERRETTE: My geekiness is in science and math. So if I had an ultimate geek role to play, Id be a super scientist who was also a crime fighter. But on NCIS, Im actually playing a crime-fighting super scientist right now, so maybe all my geeky dreams have come true!
In further Superman Versus The Elite news, Warner Home Entertainment and The World’s Finest has teamed up to giveaway five Blu-ray editions of the highly-anticipated Superman Versus The Elite direct-to-video animated feature, available everywhere June 12th, 2012. To enter, simply send an email to bbeyond@yahoo.com including your name, mailing address and phone number. Additionally, please label the email “Superman Versus The Elite contest.” The contest runs from 12:00am (ET) May 28th, 2012 to 12:00am (ET) June 11th, 2012. Only the winners will be contacted upon closure of the contest and recipients selected, which will happen by June 15th, 2012. Please note this contest is open to Canadian and United States residents only.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video, the direct-to-video Superman Versus The Elite animated feature debuts Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand and for Download from Warner Home Video.
Stay tuned for further Superman Versus The Elite updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
The World’s Finest has further creative team details for the upcoming Justice League: Doom direct-to-video animated feature. The complete main cast and crew rundown for the Superman Versus The Elite direct-to-video animated feature, as listed in the official credits for the new DC Universe Animated Original Movie animated feature, are as follows below.
George Newbern as Superman/Clark Kent Pauley Perrette as Lois Lane Robin Atkin Downes as Manchester Black Dee Bradley Baker as Atomic Skull Ogie Banks as Terrence Catero Colbert as Coldcast Grey DeLisle as Young Manchester Melissa Disney as Menagerie Paul Eidling as Pa Kent Troy Evans as Pundit Jennifer Hale as Kid Playing Superman David Kaufman as Jimmy Olsen Andrew Kishino as The Hat Pamela Kosh as Abigail Jeff La Lensee as Falling Man Dave B. Mitchell as Shocktrooper Sumaless Montano as Newscaster Laraine Newman as Newscaster #3 Nolan North as Pokolistani Terrorist Henry Simmons as Efrain Stephen Stanton as Bialyian Ambassador Tara Strong as Young Vera Fred Tatasciore as Perry White Bruce Timm as MI-5 Agent Julie Wittner as Cowering Woman Rick Zieff as Desiccated Man
Casting and Voice Direction – Dawn Hershey, CSA Editor – Christopher D. Lozinski Music By – Robert J. Kral Based on the DC Comics Characters Executive Producers – Sam Register, Bruce Timm Co-Producer – Alan Burnett Based on the DC Comics story “What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way?” (Published in Action Comics #775) by Joe Kelly and Doug Mahnke with Lee Bermejo Written by Joe Kelly Directed By – Michael Chang Storyboard – Michael Chang, Lynell Forestall, Christie Tseng, Adam Van Wyk Character Design – Jon Suzuki Animation Services – Telecom Animation Film Co., LTD.
In further Superman Versus The Elite news, Warner Home Entertainment and The World’s Finest has teamed up to giveaway five Blu-ray editions of the highly-anticipated Superman Versus The Elite direct-to-video animated feature, available everywhere June 12th, 2012. To enter, simply send an email to bbeyond@yahoo.com including your name, mailing address and phone number. Additionally, please label the email “Superman Versus The Elite contest.” The contest runs from 12:00am (ET) May 28th, 2012 to 12:00am (ET) June 11th, 2012. Only the winners will be contacted upon closure of the contest and recipients selected, which will happen by June 15th, 2012. Please note this contest is open to Canadian and United States residents only.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video, the direct-to-video Superman Versus The Elite animated feature debuts Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand and for Download from Warner Home Video.
Stay tuned for further Superman Versus The Elite updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
Warner Home Video has released four new images and a video clip from the upcoming direct-to-video Superman Versus The Elite animated feature, the next installment of the DC Comics Premiere Movie ongoing series. Superman Versus The Elite – which hits Blu-ray, DVD and Download on June 12th, 2012 – adapts the acclaimed story “What’s so Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way?” where Superman finds himself dealing with a new team of heroes called The Elite.
Continue below for the new media, with the first thumbnail below leading to the High-Definition Quicktime video and the remaining thumbnails to images from the animated movie.
Superman vs. The Elite, a DC Comics Premiere Movie, is produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video. The all-new, PG-13 rated film is scripted by award-winning comics writer Joe Kelly and the story is adapted from his original 2001 DC Comics release, Whats So Funny About Truth, Justice and the American Way? The single-issue comic, Action Comics #775, was lauded by Wizard Magazine as the Greatest Superman Story of All Time, and ranked the epic tale at No. 21 on its list of the Top 100 Comics of the last 30 years.
In Superman vs. The Elite, Superman’s effectiveness as a super hero comes into question when a new group of super powerful crusaders, known as “The Elite,” appear on the scene. As super heroes, the Elite know no bounds, and are more than willing to kill, even on a massive scale, to stop villainy — putting them on a collision course with the ever-ethical, yet preferably non-lethal Man of Steel.
George Newbern (Father of the Bride) reprises his Justice League animated television role as Superman, and primetime television star Pauley Perrette (NCIS) provides the voice of Lois Lane. Downes steps in as Manchester Black, leader of The Elite. David Kaufman (Justice League: Doom) also reprises his Justice League TV series role as Jimmy Olsen.
The film is directed by Michael Chang (Batman: Brave and the Bold). Bruce Timm (Batman: Year One) is executive producer, and Alan Burnett (Green Lantern: Emerald Knights) is producer.
In further Superman Versus The Elite news, Warner Home Entertainment and The World’s Finest has teamed up to giveaway five Blu-ray editions of the highly-anticipated Superman Versus The Elite direct-to-video animated feature, available everywhere June 12th, 2012. To enter, simply send an email to bbeyond@yahoo.com including your name, mailing address and phone number. Additionally, please label the email “Superman Versus The Elite contest.” The contest runs from 12:00am (ET) May 28th, 2012 to 12:00am (ET) June 11th, 2012. Only the winners will be contacted upon closure of the contest and recipients selected, which will happen by June 15th, 2012. Please note this contest is open to Canadian and United States residents only.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video, the direct-to-video Superman Versus The Elite animated feature debuts Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand and for Download from Warner Home Video.
Stay tuned for further Superman Versus The Elite updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.