June 2013

Warner Home Video has released a new trade ad for the upcoming Batman: The Dark Knight Returns – Deluxe Edition home video release. The new special collection features both Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two animated titles, which were originally released separately in late 2012/early 2013, together as one package on both Blu-ray and DVD. The two-disc special releases are set to hit shelves on October 8th, 2013, and will feature a mix of exclusive content and previously-released content. Click on the image below to view the entire trade ad.

According to the ad, consumers will be able to view Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two as “one seamless epic film.” The trade ad also states the new home video release will include a Frank Miller-centric documentary “Creating a Masterpiece: The Dark Knight Returns,” making-of featurettes, cast and crew commentaries, a preview of the next DC Universe Animated Original Movie title, bonus cartoons, digital comics, and collector cards. The runtime for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns – Deluxe Edition is 148 minutes, and is rated PG-13.

Warner Home Video is set to release official announcement details, which will include a more detailed look at the new exclusive bonus content, shortly. Initial details can be found here. Both the Blu-ray and DVD release of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns – Deluxe Edition will be two-disc releases.

The Batman: The Dark Knight Returns – Deluxe Edition two-disc set, featuring both Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two animated titles together as one package, will hit Blu-ray and DVD on October 8th, 2013 from Warner Home Video. While currently unconfirmed, La-La Land Records is expected to release a special soundtrack release for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns to coincide with this release, but details are as of yet finalized. Stay tuned for additional updates here soon at The World’s Finest.

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Warner Home Video has released package artwork and initial details for the freshly-revealed Batman: The Dark Knight Returns – Deluxe Edition home video title, a new special collection of the recent two-part animated adaptation of the classic The Dark Knight Returns comic series. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns – Deluxe Edition features both Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two animated titles, which were originally released seperately in late 2012/early 2013, in one package on both Blu-ray and DVD. The two-disc special releases are set to hit shelves on October 8th, 2013, and will feature a mix of exclusive content and previously-released content. Initial details and package artwork can be found below.

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns – Deluxe Edition

Synopsis: It is ten years after an aging Batman has retired, and Gotham City has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. Now, when his city needs him most, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory. Joined by Carrie Kelly, a teenage female Robin, Batman takes to the streets to end the threat of the mutant gangs that have overrun the city. And after facing off against his two greatest enemies, the Joker and Two-Face, for the final time, Batman finds himself in mortal combat with his former ally, Superman, in a battle that only one of them will survive.

Special Features:
DVD and Blu-ray Disc:
-Frank Miller – 70 minute piece exclusive to this collection only
-Cast and crew commentary created specifically for this release
-Includes all of EC from Batman The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 and Part 2

Exclusive to Blu-ray:
-4 exclusive collector cards with never before seen artwork

Warner Home Video is set to release official announcement details, which will include a more detailed look at the new exclusive bonus content, shortly. Both the Blu-ray and DVD release of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns – Deluxe Edition will be two-disc releases.

The Batman: The Dark Knight Returns – Deluxe Edition two-disc set, featuring both Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two animated titles in one package, will hit Blu-ray and DVD on October 8th, 2013 from Warner Home Video. While currently unconfirmed, La-La Land Records is expected to release a special soundtrack release for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns to coincice with this release, but details are as of yet finalized. Stay tuned for additional updates here soon at The World’s Finest.

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