Initial Details, Street Date, DVD And Blu-ray Art For “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two”
Warner Home Video has released the initial artwork for the Blu-ray release and single-disc DVD release for the upcoming Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two animated feature. The animated feature, the second installment of the two-part adaptation of the acclaimed 1980s comic series The Dark Knight Returns, is set to hit shelves January 29th, 2013. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One debuted on home video in September 2012. Click on the thumbnails below for a closer look at the package artwork for both editions. Additional press details are also included below.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two
Synopsis: Based on Frank Miller’s celebrated graphic novel. In a bleak and ominous future, superheroes have fallen out of favor, including Batman. Bruce Wayne hung up his cape at least a decade ago. Most of the others have been forced into retirement. Facing the downside of middle age, Bruce now buoys up his life with racing cars and liquor. Yet the bat still beckons as he watches his city fall prey to gangs of barbaric criminals known as the mutants. But it’s the return of Harvey Dent as Two-Face that finally has Bruce donning the Dark Knight’s cowl once again. Batman’s dramatic capture of the villain returns him to crime-fighting and makes him the target of law enforcement, which looks upon his activities as merely vigilantism. Still much of the populace welcomes Batman’s re-appearance, including a teenage girl named Kelly. She becomes so enthralled with the Dark Knight she adopts the persona of Robin and later saves Batman from a brutal attack by the mutant’s leader. Batman takes on the new Robin as a sidekick, and returns to the mutant world to fight the leader again, but this time using strategy to beat his opponent’s superior strength. After the murderous mutant is publicly defeated, Batman becomes the mutant’s new leader, giving him some control over them. For the time being Gotham can be at relative peace.
Bonus content includes all-new featurettes, three classic DC Comics cartoons, a digital comic, and a preview of the upcoming animated feature Superman: Unbound. The runtime for the animated feature is listed at 74 minutes.
An official press release, with specific details on bonus content and much more, is expected to be released shortly.
Click here to view the trailer for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two animated feature – the first DC Universe Animated Original Movie for 2013 – arrives January 29th, 2013 on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download.
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Fact Details For Upcoming “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game
Little Orbit has provided The World’s Finest with the following fact details for the upcoming Young Justice: Legacy video game title. The title, released in conjuncture with Warner Bros. Interactive, is based on the popular Young Justice animated series. The new video game will launch February 2013 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS and Wii. Young Justice: Legacy is an Action RPG where players control multiple characters in a squad created from twelve possible team members to explore, fight, gather experience, and level up. Further details are provided below.
YOUNG JUSTICE: LEGACY PRODUCT OVERVIEW
RETAIL PRICE:
360 / PS3 – $49.99 / €49.99
DS / 3DS / PC – $29.99 / €29.99
DEMOGRAPHIC:
Males 18-34, Boys 11-17 & fans of the TV show & DC Comics
RELEASE:
February 2013
RATING:
Teen (Targeted)
GENRE:
Action RPG
CORE MESSAGING:
The consequences of choices
Teamwork
The seduction of power
Rites of passage/Coming of age
MARKETING CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS:
Online Presence & Awareness
Social Media Community Relationship
PR Outreach
Retail Trade Programs
Event Promotions
Grassroots Movement
Exclusive DC Comics Partnership
DESCRIPTION:
One Will Rise. One Will Fall. One Will Die.
Experience Young Justice like never before. The creative forces behind the smash hit TV series have joined forces with Little Orbit to bring the ultimate in fan service – an interactive bridge for Seasons 1 & 2. Find out what happened during the missing years and be apart of the story in the action packed, RGP styled game. Assemble your team, level up and take on cunning villains in Young Justice Legacy!
KEY FEATURES:
Play as 12 Different Heroes from the Show
Experience the Unique Story Between Season 1 & 2 – Created Especially for the Game
Explore, Customize, Discover, Level Up and Battle Real Time in Huge Worlds
Deploy the Best Strategy for the Situation – There’s a Time to Go in Strong and There’s a Time to Go in Smart
Be Mentored from the Best – Batman, Superman, and More
Choose Multi-Player or Co-Op Modes of Play, Online & Local
Young Justice: Legacy will launch February 2013 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS and Wii, released by Little Orbit through Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The World’s Finest.
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MPAA Officially Passes PG-13 Rating For “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two”
Falling in line with previous titles in the DC Universe Animated Original Movie direct-to-video feature line, including the first installment of this two-part adaptation, the MPAA has officially handed down a PG-13 rating to the upcoming Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two animated feature. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two continues the adaptation of the acclaimed 1980s comic series by Frank Miller, the stakes now raised in the conclusion with Superman and The Joker arriving to face off against an aged Batman. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One debuted on home video in September 2012. Official details on the rating is featured below.
TITLE: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two
YEAR: 2012
RATING: PG-13
REASON: Rated PG-13 for sequences of action violence and some suggestive content.
DISTRIBUTOR: Warner Home Video
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A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two animated feature – the first DC Universe Animated Original Movie for 2013 – January 29th, 2013 on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download.
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Menu Screens For Recent “Batman Super Villains” DVD Compilation Releases
Continue below to view the menu screens from the recent Batman: Super Villains – Catwoman and Batman: Super Villains – Killer Croc single-disc compilation DVD titles. The DVD releases, priced low and marketed as impulse purchases, collect three episodes from Batman: The Animated Series featuring a specific villain. No additional bonus content is added. Both titles were released earlier this month. Click on the thumbnails below to view the menu screens. Official press details are also below.
Batman Super Villains: Catwoman
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
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
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The Hub Schedules “Superman: The Animated Series” Series Opener In November 2012
The Hub is scheduled to re-air the three-part Superman: The Animated Series series opener in November 2012. According to schedule details provided by the network, the three-part episode “The Last Son Of Krypton” will kick off beginning November 14th, 2012 at 9:00am (ET/PT). Superman: The Animated Series joined The Hub for the Fall 2012 schedule, replacing Batman Beyond on the network’s schedule. Continue below for specific episode details of the three-hour mini-marathon.
Superman: The Animated Series
November 14th, 2012 at 9:00am (ET/PT) – “The Last Son Of Krypton, Part One”
With destruction raining down on the planet Krypton, Kryptonian scientist and Council member Jor-El uses the precious remaining moments to secure superbaby Kal-El in a rocket that will spirit him to an uncertain future on Earth.
Superman: The Animated Series
November 15th, 2012 at 9:00am (ET/PT) – “The Last Son Of Krypton, Part Two”
Young Clark Kent discovers the truth about who and what he is. Upon reaching adulthood, he assumes his birthright as the Man of Steel, and the legend of Superman is born in the city of Metropolis.
Superman: The Animated Series
November 16th, 2012 at 9:00am (ET/PT) – “The Last Son Of Krypton, Part Three”
Superman thwarts a plot by Lex Luthor to sell the LEXO-SKEL SUIT 5000 to Kaznian terrorists, via their agent John Corben.
Superman: The Animated Series airs regularly Monday – Friday at 9:00am (ET/PT) on The Hub, with additional airings throughout the week, including Monday – Thursday at 6:30pm (ET/PT). Stay tuned for further updates, including schedule updates and exclusive content, here soon at The World’s Finest.
The Hub, a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc., features original programming as well as content from Discovery’s library of children’s educational programming; from Hasbro’s portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, specials and game shows, with the network extending its content through a robust and engaging online presence. The Hub launched on Sunday, October 10th, 2010, reaching approximately 60 million U.S. households.
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“Young Justice” Confirmed Joining Boomerang Line-Up Starting November 2012
A representative for Cartoon Network has confirmed that – beginning Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 – Young Justice will be part of the Boomerang network line-up. The animated series was recently removed from the Cartoon Network schedule – along with Green Lantern: The Animated Series and the entire DC Nation programming block both series were a part of – for unexplained reasons earlier this month. The removal of DC Nation – and its accompanying programming – caused an uproar among creators working on the programs and fans. Two back-to-back episodes of Young Justice will air Saturday nights at 9:00pm (ET/PT) on Boomerang.
The episode “Misplaced” will air November 3rd, 2012 at 9:00pm (ET/PT), followed by “Coldhearted” at 9:30pm (ET/PT). The remainder of the November 2012 airing schedule is set for release later this week.
According to the Cartoon Network representative, adding Young Justice to the network line-up is being done to allow fans and viewers to get caught up with the series before the return of the DC Nation programming block come January 2013 on Cartoon Network. Young Justice is currently not being considered a permanent addition to the network schedule. There is currently no official confirmation if Green Lantern: The Animated Series will also join the Boomerang network line-up.
Starting November 3rd, 2012, two back-to-back episodes of Young Justice will air Saturday nights at 9:00pm (ET/PT) on Boomerang. Boomerang is the specialty spin-off channel from Cartoon Network, airing a wide selection of animated shows from the Time-Warner and Cartoon Network library.
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Cartoon Network Canada Airing “Green Lantern: The Animated Series” First Season Episodes In November 2012
Episodes from the first season of Green Lantern: The Animated Series, consisting of episodes #1 – 13, are set to air during November 2012 on the Canadian Cartoon Network channel. The network, which launched Summer 2012 in Canada, airs Green Lantern: The Animated Series Saturdays at 10:30am (ET/PT) and 8:00pm (ET/PT) and Sundays at 8pm (ET/PT). The first thirteen episodes of Green Lantern: The Animated Series aired on Teletoon, an animation-based network exclusive to Canada, before moving exclusively to Cartoon Network Canada. November 2012 schedule details, courtesy of the network, can be found below.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 at 10:30am (ET/ PT) – “Into the Abyss”
Aya reveals that she can download her sentience into a robotic body.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Saturday, November 10th, 2012 at 10:30am (ET/ PT) – “Heir Apparent”
Hal challenges a brutal warrior alien for the hand of the planet’s princess!
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Saturday, November 17th 2012 at 10:30am (ET/ PT) – “Lost Planet”
Hal and co. follow an errant GL ring to a mysterious planet, looking for a new GL. Introducing Saint Walker!
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Saturday, November 24th 2012 at 10:30am (ET/ PT) – “Reckoning”
Razer goes to the Red Lantern home world Shard in an attempt to kill Atrocitus!
Please note schedule details are subject to change without notice.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series airs Saturdays at 10:30am (ET/PT) and 8:00pm (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network Canada. Green Lantern: The Animated Series is currently on hiatus on the American Cartoon Network station.
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“Young Justice” Comic Sees Increases, “Green Lantern: The Animated Series” Finding Its Level
Details on estimated comics sold to North American comic shops during September 2012 have been made available, including sale numbers for the comic titles inspired by the acclaimed Young Justice and Green Lantern: The Animated Series cartoon titles. DC Comics released Young Justice #20 and Green Lantern: The Animated Series #6 in September 2012, with sales numbers for both titles below.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series #6 moved an estimated 6,625 copies to North American comic book stores during the month of September 2012. The comic title has experiencing a steady erosion of sales since its debut earlier this year, though the performance is standard in the current market. Sales will likely settle around the standard 5,000 – 6,000 range, normal for all-ages titles, within the coming months. Sales for Green Lantern: The Animated Series #0 – the special preview issue of the title – hit 13,600.
The September 2012 issue of Young Justice, issue #20, sold an estimated 7,515 copies to comic shops in North America. The title has been experiencing a slow growth in sales from month to month for the past year, usually an addition 1% jump per issue, though the switch to the second season Young Justice: Invasion era of the animated series has resulted in a bigger 5% jump in comic sales. Please note these numbers do not take into account copies appearing on newsstands or sold digitally.
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Package Art For Recent “Super Villains: The Joker’s Last Laugh” DVD Release
Warner Home Video has provided the back cover art for the recent Super Villains: The Joker’s Last Laugh two-disc DVD release. The two-disc set, released to shelves this past week, highlights episodes featuring The Joker or characters inspired by the classic villain. The material include is pulled from multiple DC Comics-based animated series – including Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Superman: The Animated Series, Batman: The Brave and The Bold. Below is the package art, including the recently released back cover, along with studio-provided details.
Super Villains: The Joker’s Last Laugh
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
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“Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One” Moves Over 200,000 Total Units In Home Video Sales
According to various home media retailing outlets and independent research, the recent Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One direct-to-video animated feature has moved over 210,000 units on home video in combined DVD and Blu-ray sales since its release. The latest DC Comics Premiere Movie title moved an estimated 157,500 units in its first week – the weekend ending September 30th, 2012, with 60,500 of those sales coming from DVD and 97,000 from the Blu-ray format. Sales dropped down to an estimated 53,500 combined copies in week two – the week ending October 7th, 2012. An estimated 211,000 copies of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One have moved from shelves since its initial September 25th, 2012 release date.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One is expected to maintain strong sales for the remainder of the year, partly due to the upcoming marketing efforts for the home video release of the The Dark Knight Rises theatrical feature and the early 2013 home video release of the Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two animated movie.
Blu-ray sales have accounted for an estimated 71% of total Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One home video sales since its first week, with the high-definition format easily the dominant media. Keep in mind the sales numbers above do not take into account rental numbers, OnDemand numbers, or legal download numbers. Additionally, please note that the Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One Two-Disc Special Edition DVD release is currently exclusive to all Wal-Mart chains until going wide as November 6th, 2012.
Above is the cover art for all three separate home video releases for the direct-to-video Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One animated feature. Click here to read the The World’s Finest review of the Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One home video release and continue to the Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One micro-site for more media and content from the animated feature. Click on the links below to discuss both the new Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One animated feature and its respective DVD and Blu-ray home video releases.
–Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One Feature Talkback (Spoilers)
–Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One DVD/Blu-ray Talkback (Spoilers)
–Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Classic Comic Talkback (Spoilers)
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One animated feature is now available to own on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download.
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“The Dark Knight Rises” Arrives December 4th, 2012
On Blu-ray Combo-Pack, DVD, OnDemand, and Digital Download!
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