“DC Universe Animated Original Movie” Titles Secure Despite Warner Premiere Closure
The World’s Finest has confirmed that the future of the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line is currently safe and sound despite the just-announced shuttering of the Warner Premiere direct-to-DVD feature line from Warner Home Video. Recent reports reveal that Warner Bros. studio has shut down the direct-to-video label Warner Premiere, due to a downturn in the home video market, with any currently in-production titles and projects being wrapped up before the brand disappears.
When initial details of the Warner Premiere closure hit, multiple reports were issued stating the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line – released under the Warner Premiere banner – would also come to an end. Representatives for the studio have since confirmed that is not the case. Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video will continue to both produce and release animated films, including not just titles in the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line, but for other popular brands including Scooby-Doo, Tom and Jerry, and more.
A representative for Warner Home Video tells The World’s Finest that the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line is still in full swing and “going strong.” Upcoming confirmed titles under the acclaimed direct-to-video banner include Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two. Justice League: Flashpoint and an animated film based on the Action Comics story “Superman: Brainiac” are also currently in the works, though unconfirmed with titles subject to change, with even further titles in various stages of production.
To reiterate, the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line will continue for the foreseeable future, with assorted projects in various stages of completion. Essentially, the closure of Warner Premiere will not effect the line in any way. Details for the next DC Universe Animated Original Movie – Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One – can be found right here at The World’s Finest.
Coverage on past titles in the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line can be found here. Stay tuned for further updates here soon.
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“Young Justice,” “Green Lantern: The Animated Series” November 2012 Comic Solicitations
DC Comics has released comic solicitation information for the publisher’s November 2012 library of releases, including details for the latest issues of the ongoing Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice comics titles along with a new installment of the DC Nation magazine featuring Beware The Batman.
A rundown for Green Lantern: The Animated Series #8, the November 2012 issue for the new ongoing comic title based on the animated series of the same name, can be found below. Green Lantern: The Animated Series presents new tales taking place within the continuity of the acclaimed CGI-animated series.
GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES #8
Written by IVAN COHEN
Art by LUCIANO VECCHIO
On sale NOVEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E
• Aya’s experiment has knocked the Interceptor offline!
• Hal Jordan is stranded on a hostile planet – and his power ring is running low on energy!
• Will the change last long enough to help the Hammer Tribe defeat the Lizardriders?
More details on the new ongoing series, including interviews and production art, can be found here at The World’s Finest Green Lantern: The Animated Series subsite.
Details for the November 2012 issue of Young Justice, the DC Comics title based on the acclaimed Cartoon Network animated series of the same name, can be found below. The Young Justice comic series expands on the continuity of the hit animated series, telling stories taking place between episodes of the top-rated cartoon. Stories from both the animated series and comic title will directly tie into each other, with the comic providing more background on events happening in the animated core series. Cover art is also available by clicking the thumbnail.
YOUNG JUSTICE #22
Written by GREG WEISMAN
Art by CHRISTOPHER JONES
On sale NOVEMBER 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E
• The Invasion continues!
• Earth’s greatest heroes are kidnapped by Kylstar!
• Brainiac has Metropolis under glass and Lex Luthor’s secret weapon is on the loose!
Further Young Justice comic details can be found at the The World’s Finest Young Justice subsite, including previews for current and upcoming issues along with creator interviews.
DC Comics is also slated to release a new edition of the DC Nation magazine. The magazine provides special articles and behind-the-scenes details on the latest programs and shorts featured in the programming block of the same name. Details can be found below.
DC NATION #2
Written by VARIOUS
Art by VARIOUS
Montage cover
On sale NOVEMBER 7 • 64 pg, FC, 8” x 10.5”, $4.99 US
• DC NATION is back with an all-new, Bat-tacular issue!
• Enjoy exciting holiday adventures with your favorite DC heroes (and villains)!
• Featuring an exclusive sneak peek at the much-anticipated new series Beware The Batman!
Stay tuned for further news right here at The World’s Finest – including new updates on Young Justice, Green Lantern: The Animated Series, and DC Nation.
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Classic “Justice League Unlimited” Returns As Part Of New Vortexx Programming Block
The critically-acclaimed, fan-beloved Justice League Unlimited is back on television thanks to the new programming block Vortexx, airing on The CW Network starting Saturday, August 25th, 2012. Classic episodes of the series will be a regular part of the block. According to press details provided by Saban Brands – the company responsible for this new programming block – Vortexx is an entertainment platform focused on delivering content, activities and products featuring high-energy action, adventure and comedy. Vortexx will provide programming to air Saturdays from 7 a.m. – noon on The CW. Outside of Justice League Unlimited reruns, the nationally-broadcast programming block will feature marquee titles such as Power Rangers and Yu-Gi-Oh!, as well as other new and returning favorites. Continue below for official details on the new programming blocks, with press details provided by Saban Brands.
Saban Brands Unveils Full Lineup for New Saturday Morning Kids Programming Block
Saban Brands Partners with The CW to Launch Vortexx.
Today Saban Brands announced new original content from WWE will anchor its programming block, dubbed Vortexx, which debuts nationwide on The CW August 25th. WWE Saturday Morning Slam packs the riveting in-ring action, the larger-than-life WWE Superstars, and WWE’s kid-friendly entertainment into the fastest, most energy-filled half-hour on television. WWE Superstar profiles, behind-the-scenes footage and an exclusive WWE match every week will all combine to make WWE Saturday Morning Slam the perfect destination for the youngest viewers in the WWE Universe.
“We are extremely excited to partner with the WWE to bring their world class-brand of entertainment to Vortexx,” said Joel Andryc, Co-President, Vortexx. “With a focus on action, adventure and comedy, Vortexx is the perfect home for WWE Saturday Morning Slam and will definitely excite our fans.”
Also coming to the block, which airs Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon, will be marquee titles including Justice League Unlimited, Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy and Iron Man: Armored Adventures. Vortexx will feature many iconic franchises available to viewers in one place for the first time.
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. (Educational and Informational Hour) — Cubix
In a world full of robots, an ingenious young boy named Connor and his miraculous transforming robot Cubix must combine forces, along with the help of their human and robot pals, to save the day when the evil Dr. K plots to steal the mysterious power source known as Solex.
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Educational and Informational Hour) — Rescue Heroes
The Rescue Heroes are a crack team of international emergency response professionals who travel the globe to help those in danger. Equipped with the latest up-to-the-minute knowledge, high-tech hardware and cutting-edge technology, they are dedicated to promoting safety and saving lives everywhere.
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. — Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy
The massive spaceship Terra Venture represents mankind’s greatest accomplishment as it traverses the galaxy. When this tremendous achievement is threatened by dangerous aliens, led by the insect-like villain Scorpius and his daughter Trakeena, a new team of Power Rangers from different walks of life unite to become the Galaxy Rangers in a saga that will take them to undiscovered worlds and even other galaxies.
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. — Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL
Yuma Tsukumo is a young duelist who strives to become the Duel Monsters champion. During a duel with a school bully, a mysterious spirit called Astral appears before him, and helps him to win. Astral explains to Yuma he is searching for his lost memories, which have been transformed into 99 Xyz Monsters cards called Numbers and have been scattered across the globe. In order to recover his memories, Astral teams up with Yuma in order to recover the Numbers cards. Using the powers of Zexal, the two must compete with Numbers Hunters, who seek to claim the Numbers cards for themselves in order to destroy Astral’s home world.
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. — Iron Man: Armored Adventures
Tony Stark, teenage heir to a billion-dollar corporation, must take on the mantle, and formidable armor, of Iron Man when his father mysteriously disappears. Along with his teenage friends, James Rhodes and Pepper Potts, Iron Man must save the world from a multitude of villains and balance the pressures of teenage life with the duties of being a super hero.
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. — Justice League Unlimited
The “founding members” of the Justice League, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern and Hawkgirl continue to defend the planet from every known threat. Along the way, they are aided by a large number of other superheroes from the DC Universe, including Aquaman, Black Canary, Captain Marvel, Supergirl and more. The League not only clash with their famous nemeses, from Brainiac, Lex Luthor, Mantis and many others, but the building tensions between the Justice League and a secret government agency known as Project Cadmus brings heightened conflict to a series where every child’s favorite superheroes are called to action.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — WWE Saturday Morning Slam
WWE Saturday Morning Slam packs the riveting in-ring action, the larger-than-life WWE Superstars, and WWE’s kid-friendly entertainment into the fastest, most energy-filled half-hour on television. WWE Superstar profiles, behind-the-scenes footage and an exclusive WWE match every week will all combine to make WWE Saturday Morning Slam the perfect destination for the youngest viewers in the WWE Universe.
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. — Dragonball Z Kai
The epic adventure continues as the famous martial artist Goku and his son Gohan are shocked when they learn that Goku belongs to an alien race called the Saiyans, who are bent on destroying the Earth. Father and son travel the galaxy, battling Saiyans and other enemies in their heroic attempt to save the world from total destruction.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. — Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic
Yu-Gi-Oh! tells the tale of Yugi Moto, a young boy who solves an ancient artifact known as the Millennium Puzzle, causing his body to play host to a mysterious spirit. Yugi and his friends love playing the card game Duel Monsters, and with the help of his doppelganger, Yugi becomes the most famous duelist in the world. When Yugi learn that the spirit inside his puzzle is actually an unnamed Pharaoh from Egyptian times, he and his friends attempt to help the Pharaoh regain his memories.
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL
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“Our goal is to reenergize Kids Broadcast Television by providing entertaining and high-impact programming on Vortexx all morning long,” Andryc continued. “We are proud of the lineup we have put together, which also includes classics and fan favorites like Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy and Yu-Gi-Oh!”
Saban Brands will also be hosting a live chat with a Power Ranger during the premiere of the Vortexx television block. Fans can interact LIVE with a Power Ranger on August 25 from 7 a.m. to noon on Twitter at @MyVortexx.
In addition to this new television block on The CW, MyVortexx.com will also offer fun activities, interactive games, and other exciting and unexpected content online and across mobile devices, giving kids the full Vortexx experience 24/7/365.
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About Vortexx
Launching August 25, 2012, Vortexx is an entertainment platform focused on delivering content, activities and products featuring high-energy action, adventure and comedy. On television, Vortexx will provide programming to air Saturdays from 7 a.m. – noon on the CW. The nationally-broadcast programming block will feature marquee titles such as Power Rangers and Yu-Gi-Oh!, as well as other new and returning favorites. In addition to television, Vortexx will offer a variety of online and mobile entertainment destinations that will keep kids entertained 24/7/365. Vortexx is an affiliate of Saban Brands. Learn more at www.MyVortexx.com.
About Saban Brands
Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a world-class portfolio of properties and capitalize on the company’s experience, track record and capabilities in growing and monetizing consumer brands. SB applies a strategic transmedia management approach to enhancing and extending its brands in markets worldwide and to consumers of all ages. The company provides full-service management, marketing, promotion and strategic business development for its intellectual properties including comprehensive strategies unique to each brand, trademark and copyright management and enforcement, creative design, retail development, direct-to-consumer initiatives and specialized property extensions. SB is led by a superior management team with decades of experience in media, content creation, branding, licensing, marketing and finance. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.
About WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 600 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Istanbul and Tokyo.
Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.
Classic episodes of Justice League Unlimited will air Saturdays at 9:30am (ET/PT) as part of the Vortexx programming block on The CW beginning August 25th, 2012. Stay tuned for further updates here soon, including exclusive coverage and more, right here at The World’s Finest.
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Press Release For New “Green Lantern: The Animated Series” Soundtrack CD Title
La-La-Land Records and CineMedia Productions have provided a press release announcing the new Green Lantern: The Animated Series – Original Score from the DC Comics Animated Television Series CD soundtrack title. The soundtrack has been available directly from La-La Land Records since July 31st, 2012, and will be available through Amazon and general retail outlets on August 21st, 2012. Continue below to read the complete promotional press release.
Featuring Original Music by Frederik Wiedmann
La-La Land Records will release the Green Lantern: The Animated Series Original Soundtrack. The album features original music composed by Frederik Wiedmann (Hostel: Part III, The Hills Run Red), for which he earned his first Annie Award nomination.
Based upon the DC Comics super hero, Green Lantern: The Animated Series follows Earth’s Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, who is used to being in dangerous situations — but he’s never faced anything like this! Set in the farthest reaches of deep space, the series finds Hal on the Guardian Frontier, where he must face down an invasion from the Red Lantern Corps.
“The score for the Green Lantern series is a big and epic orchestral score, filled with themes and world instruments,” said Wiedmann. “Since most of the story takes place in space, the musical possibilities are endless. I get to write a blend of sci-fi, heroic action, adventure, utilizing all kinds of worldly instruments. It is a rare opportunity for a composer to have this much variety in creating music for one project.”
Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Frederik Wiedmann came to Los Angeles in 2004 to become a film composer. After three years working as an assistant to veteran composer John Frizzell, Wiedmann scored his first feature Return to House on Haunted Hill for Dark Castle Entertainment (Warner Brothers) in 2007.
Since then, Wiedmann has written the music for a wide variety of feature film and TV productions including Hostel: Part III (Sony Pictures), Mirrors II (20th Century Fox), Hellraiser: Revelations (Weinstein Company, Dimension Films), and The Hills Run Red (Dark Castle Entertainment, Warner Brothers). You can also hear Wiedmann’s musical contributions for TV shows including Moonlight (CBS), Reunion (Fox), Frost Giant (Syfy), Triassic Attack (Syfy), and others.
Wiedmann is also teaching a music technology course in the highly acclaimed Scoring for Motion Pictures and TV graduate program at USC, where he is sharing is extensive knowledge of music production and writing music for the movies.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series airs on Cartoon Network, Saturday mornings at 10ET/9CT. The Green Lantern: The Animated Series Original Soundtrack on La-La Land Records will be available at www.lalalandrecords.com and other soundtrack boutique retailers on July 31st and via Amazon and other general retail outlets on August 21, 2012.
Continue to the Green Lantern: The Animated Series subsite for exclusive images from the soundtrack release.
The Green Lantern: The Animated Series – Original Score from the DC Comics Animated Television Series soundtrack CD release retails for $15.98 US, and is currently available to order through the official La-La Land Records website and other online specialty vendors. The release goes wide on August 21st, 2012, available through an assortment of online and retail vendors. A representative for La-La Land Records recently confirmed plans to release further soundtrack releases for assorted animated series and features based on DC Comics properties, which includes the possibility of further Green Lantern: The Animated Series soundtrack titles. Further details are expected to be announced by the label later this year.
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Menu System, Disc Art For Recent “Young Justice – Dangerous Secrets: Season One, Part Two” DVD
Continue below to check out the menu system and disc art for the recent Young Justice – Dangerous Secrets: Season One, Part Two DVD release from Warner Home Video. The two-disc DVD home video release, containing fourteen episodes from the acclaimed animated series currently airing on Cartoon Network, was officially released on July 31st, 2012. The latest Young Justice home video title is nearly identical to previous releases for the animated adventure series, save for a few slight changes to adhere to the new standard format present in Warner Home Video DVD and Blu-ray titles. Click on the images below for a closer look.
The Young Justice – Dangerous Secrets: Season One, Part Two features the following episodes from the DC Comics-inspired animated series from Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation – “Alpha Male,” “Revelation,” “Humanity,” “Failsafe,” “Disordered,” “Secrets,” “Misplaced,” “Coldhearted,” “Image,” “Agendas,” “Insecurity,” “Performance,” “Usual Suspects,” and “Auld Acquaintance” – but lacks substantial bonus features save for a digital comic of Young Justice #8 and promotional trailers. Young Justice – Dangerous Secrets: Season One, Part Two is the latest in a series of planned home video releases for the acclaimed comic book-inspired cartoon.
Additional details and the above content for the Young Justice – Dangerous Secrets: Season One, Part Two DVD home video release are available at the The World’s Finest Young Justice subsite.
Young Justice – Dangerous Secrets: Season One, Part Two, on sale for the suggested retail price of $19.97, is available at all retail and online outlets. The next Young Justice home video release is expected to hit shelves in 2013.
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Package Artwork For “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One” Home Video Editions
Warner Home Video has provided the final Blu-ray and DVD package artwork for the upcoming Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One animated feature release, hitting shelves September 25th, 2012 as part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line. This latest animated DC Comics-based film is the first in a two-part adaptation of the acclaimed 1980s comic series The Dark Knight Returns starring a retired Batman who dons the cape and cowl to deal with a city decaying into crime. As of now, a single-disc DVD and Blu-ray combo pack edition of the movie are confirmed for release, with no details as of yet for Two-Disc Special Edition DVD release. Click on the thumbnails below for a closer look at the images.
Click here to view the Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One trailer and for a further breakdown of the Blu-ray Combo Pack bonus features. A gallery of images from the trailer can be found here, exclusive to The World’s Finest.
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 debuts September 25th, 20122 on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand and for Download from Warner Home Video.
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Trade Ad For Upcoming “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One” Animated Feature
Warner Home Video has released a new trade ad for the direct-to-video Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One animated feature, slated to arrive on home video on September 25th, 2012. The animated feature adapts the acclaimed landmark 1980s comic series The Dark Knight Returns, featuring an aged Batman forced out of retirement to save a crumbling city. Click on the image below for a closer look at the ad.
According to the ad, the Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One animated feature has a run time of 78 minutes and will be released on Blu-ray Combo Pack and single-disc DVD. A two-disc Special Edition DVD release is likely, though currently unconfirmed.
Click here to view the Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One trailer and for a further breakdown of the Blu-ray Combo Pack bonus features. A gallery of images from the trailer can be found here, exclusive to The World’s Finest.
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 debuts September 25th, 20122 on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand and for Download from Warner Home Video.
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“Young Justice,” “Green Lantern: The Animated Series” Episode Schedule For August 2012
Repeats of both Young Justice and Green Lantern: The Animated Series are slated to air on Cartoon Network for the month of August 2012. Both series air back-to-back as part of the hour-long DC Nation programming block, airing Saturdays at 10am (ET) on Cartoon Network, with encores on Sundays at 10am (ET/PT). New animated shorts still air during the programming block even when the main anchor programs are in reruns.
After fifteen consecutive new episodes, Young Justice continues its summer break by airing installments from the second season of the acclaimed animated series. New episodes will debut Fall 2012. Young Justice airs Saturdays at 10:30am (ET/PT) as part of the DC Nation programming block, with encore presentations the following Sunday at 10:30am (ET/PT). Continue below for the August 2012 episode schedule details, provided by Cartoon Network.
Young Justice
Saturday, August 4th, 2012 at 10:30am (ET/ PT) – “#26 Auld Acquaintance”
The Team finally learns the identity of the traitor in their midst, forcing a battle against an enemy more dangerous than any they’ve ever faced before!
Young Justice: Invasion
Saturday, August 11th, 2012 at 10:30am (ET/ PT) – “#27 Happy New Year”
The Team takes on the intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo… as a precursor to an alien invasion!
Young Justice: Invasion
Saturday, August 18th, 2012 at 10:30am (ET/ PT) – “#28 Earthlings”
Miss Martian, Superboy, Beast Boy and Adam Strange arrive on the distant planet Rann to stop the alien infiltration of Earth at its source…
Young Justice: Invasion
Saturday, August 25th, 2012 at 10:30am (ET/ PT) – “#29 Alienated”
The Team and the Justice League continue to hunt the Kroloteans that have invaded earth – but the aliens have help from an extremely unexpected source…
Young Justice: Invasion
Saturday, September 1st, 2012 at 10:30am (ET/ PT) – “#30 Salvage”
While Superboy and Blue Beetle battle Intergang, Nightwing and company try to salvage the soul of a former comrade fallen from grace.
Please note schedule details are subject to change without notice. Young Justice airs Saturdays at 10:30am (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network. The above content can also be found at the The World’s Finest Young Justice subsite.
Continuing, encore presentations for first season episodes of Green Lantern: The Animated Series will continue on for the month of August 2012. The second season debut for Green Lantern: The Animated Series is slated for Fall 2012. Green Lantern: The Animated Series airs Saturdays at 10am (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network, with encores the following Sunday at 10am (ET/PT), as part of the DC Nation programming block on Cartoon Network. The episode breakdowns are provided below.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Saturday, August 4th, 2012 at 10:00am (ET/PT) – “#10 Regime Change”
Hal and the gang must return to the planet Betrassus to help Queen Iolande defend her world. Her brother Ragnar has received a red power ring and eagerly accepts it. Now, Hal, Kilowog and the rest of the crew must save Queen Iolande and Betrassus before Ragnar takes over the planet… or destroys it altogether.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Saturday, August 11th, 2012 at 10:00am (ET/PT) – “#11 Flight Club”
The Green Lanterns travel to a prison asteroid to find a legendary code that holds the key to crossing an impenetrable asteroid barrier called “The Maelstrom” before Atrocitus and his Red Lantern armada can do so. Unfortunately, a Thanagarian prisoner named Byth Rok is the only one that knows the code.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Saturday, August 18th, 2012 at 10:00am (ET/PT) – “#12 Invasion”
Hal and the Green Lanterns travel to one of the Ancient Wonders of the Galaxy – the Lighthouse – so they can seal off any path through The Maelstrom and prevent the Red Lantern armada from getting through. Atrocitus, the Red Lantern leader, sets a trap for Hal and manages to steal the ship so that he may finally have his vengeance on the Guardians.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Saturday, August 25th, 2012 at 10:00am (ET/PT) – “#13 Homecoming”
Atrocitus wreaks vengeance on Oa, as the Red Lantern armada crosses into Green Lantern space – with only Kilowog to stop them. It’s up to Hal to take the shortcut back to Earth by teleporting across the universe from the Star Sapphires’ homeworld of Zamora and stop Atrocitus and Zilius Zox from killing the Guardians.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Saturday, September 1st, 2012 at 10:00am (ET/PT) – “#4 Into the Abyss”
The Green Lanterns are called upon to save a cargo ship caught in a dangerous black hole-type anomaly. With help from Red Lantern Razer and Aya, the Interceptor’s AI, Hal and Kilowog must bring the ship and it’s valuable cargo to safety before they’re crushed alive.
Please note schedule details are subject to change. Green Lantern: The Animated Series airs Saturdays at 10am (ET/PT) with encore presentations the following Sunday at 10am (ET/PT) as part of DC Nation on Cartoon Network. Continue to the The World’s Finest Green Lantern: The Animated Series subsite for more content and details from the Warner Bros. Animation production.
Stay tuned for further schedule updates and coverage on Young Justice, Green Lantern: The Animated Series and the DC Nation programming block – including exclusive content and much more – right here soon at The World’s Finest.
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Warner Home Video Announces Bonus Features, Release Date For “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One”
Warner Home Video has provided the following press release, Blu-ray cover art with bonus feature details, and trailer for the upcoming Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One animated feature. Due to hit shelves on September 25th, 2012, the animated feature adapts the acclaimed comic series of the same name. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One is set to cover the first two installments of the four-part comic series. Continue below to view the trailer – in high-definition and standard definition – along with an early look at the Blu-ray cover art and the official announcement press release.
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, PART 1 COMING SEPT. 25, 2012 FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO
RoboCop star Peter Weller leads Stellar Voice Cast as Batman in Animated Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD
High-Definition Trailer
Standard Definition Trailer
Frank Miller’s landmark graphic novel about fear, hope and redemption is celebrated with proper measures of haunting visuals and intense action in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies. Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the all-new, PG-13 rated film arrives September 25, 2012 from Warner Home Video as a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download. The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack will include UltraViolet™.
The DC Universe Animated Original Movies have been a fan favorite since debuting in 2007 with Superman Doomsday. Now averaging three releases each year, the DCU animated films are based on classic tales from DC Comics’ revered library or original stories featuring DC’s fabled characters. Stars of feature film and primetime television populate the stellar voice casts of the DCU animated films. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One represents the 15th film in the ongoing series.
Fanboy demi-god Peter Weller (RoboCop) leads a stellar voice cast as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Joining Weller behind the microphone is David Selby (The Social Network, Dark Shadows) as Commissioner Gordon, Ariel Winter (Modern Family) as Carrie/Robin, three-time DCU veteran Wade Williams (Prison Break) as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, and Michael McKean (This is Spinal Tap) as Dr. Bartholomew Wolper.
In the bleak and ominous future of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One, it’s been a decade since Bruce Wayne hung up his cape, following most of the other superheroes who had been forced into retirement. Facing the downside of middle age, a restless Bruce Wayne pacifies his frustration with racecars and liquor – but the Bat still beckons as he watches his city fall prey to gangs of barbaric criminals known as The Mutants.
The return of Harvey Dent as Two-Face finally prompts Wayne to once again don the Dark Knight’s cowl, and his dramatic capture of the villain returns him to crime-fighting – simultaneously making him the target of law enforcement and the new hope for a desolate Gotham City. Particularly inspired is a teenage girl named Carrie, who adopts the persona of Robin and ultimately saves Batman from a brutal attack by the Mutant leader. Armed with a new sidekick, and re-energized with a definitive purpose, the Dark Knight returns to protect Gotham from foes new … and old.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One is directed by Jay Oliva (Man of Steel, Green Lantern: Emerald Knights) from a screenplay by Bob Goodman (Warehouse 13). Sam Register (Young Justice, Teen Titans, Ben 10) and Bruce Timm (Justice League: Doom) are the executive producers. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part Two will provide the epic story’s thrilling conclusion with its release in early 2013.
“Frank Miller’s classic re-imagining of Batman has been faithfully recreated under Bruce Timm’s skilled guidance as a masterpiece of storytelling,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Home Video Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing and Partner Brands. “This story has been treated with great reverence, including a tour-de-force performance by science fiction legend Peter Weller as the voice of Batman. We know our fans will not only love this film as a stand-alone, but will clamor for the release of the second half next year.”
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One Blu-ray™ Combo Pack has more than 2 hours of exciting content, including:
• Standard and high definition versions of the feature film
• UltraViolet™*
• Sneak Peak at Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2, the next DC Universe Animated Original Movie
• Featurette – “Her Name is Carrie … Her Role is Robin” – An all-new featurette. Experience the role of Robin, through the eyes of a female warrior.
• Featurette – “Batman and Me: The Bob Kane Story” – A documentary comprehensively chronicling the remarkable life of the creator of Batman.
• Two bonus episodes from Batman: The Animated Series handpicked by producer Alan Burnett: Two-Face, Parts 1 and 2
• Digital Comic – “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns” (digital comic with cover art and three full comic pages)
*Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 UltraViolet offer is a limited time offer. Restrictions and limitations apply. Go to ultraviolet.flixster .com/info for details.
About Warner Premiere:
Warner Premiere specializes in the development and production of both features and digital content for home entertainment platforms. Past projects include A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song, Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster and Batman: Year One, as well as the digital series Mortal Kombat: Legacy and Aim High. Warner Premiere is at the creative forefront in the made-for-home entertainment marketplace, producing properties that exemplify the commitment to story, production and brand equity for which Warner Bros. is known.
About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group:
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment’s home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment/videogames, direct-to-DVD production, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. WBHEG is responsible for the global distribution of content through DVD, electronic sell-through and VOD, and delivery of theatrical content to wireless and online channels, and is also a significant worldwide publisher for both internal and third party videogame titles.
About DC Entertainment:
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world. In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched We Can Be Heroes—a giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League super heroes—to raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.
BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. (s12)
About Warner Bros. Animation
Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, with an innovative and talent-rich roster boasting some of the most accomplished writers, producers and artists working today. The studio is on the cutting edge of animation technology and has both CG and traditionally animated projects in current production and development. For TV, WBA produces series such as Green Lantern: The Animated Series, The Looney Tunes Show, MAD, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated and Young Justice: Invasion, as well as the forthcoming Beware The Batman and Teen Titans Go!, for Cartoon Network. WBA also produces series and additional original content — including animated shorts — for Cartoon Network’s multiplatform branded DC Nation programming block. In addition to TV programming, WBA produces theatrically released CG cartoon shorts featuring iconic Looney Tunes characters, rendered in stereoscopic 3D. WBA also creates the highly successful series of DC Universe Original Animated Movies for DVD. Producing for multiple platforms including TV, digital and home entertainment both domestically and internationally, WBA is highly respected for its creative and technical excellence, as well as for maintaining the Studio’s rich cartoon heritage. It is also the home of the iconic animated characters from the DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has been honored with six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
To note, Warner Home Video has reverted the DC Comics Premiere Movie line name back to the original DC Universe Animated Original Movie title. No specific details can be confirmed at this time, but brand identity played a key role in the line’s umbrella reverting to it’s original moniker.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video, the direct-to-video Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One hits Blu-ray, DVD and assorted download platforms September 25th, 2012. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
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Animated Batman Part Of The Hub’s Special “Summer Nights” Event Week Two
Batman: The Animated Series and will be part of the second week of The Hub Network’s special programming “Summer Nights” event, currently airing Monday – Friday at 8:00pm (ET/PT). “Summer Nights” highlights the top-rated shows currently airing on the network. The two-week event will feature a two-hour block of select back-to-back episodes from an assortment of top shows currently airing on The Hub. The initiative kicked off earlier this week, on Monday, July 30st, 2012, with back-to-back Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond episodes.
For the second week, Batman: The Animated Series will be paired with Transformers Animated. Continue below for a description of the programming event and episode details for Batman: The Animated Series.
Monday, August 6th, 2012
8:00pm (ET/PT) – Batman: The Animated Series Shadow of the Bat, Part One”
When Gordon is framed for taking bribes from Rupert Thorne, his daughter Barbara pleads with Batman to show up at a rally being put on in the commissioner’s behalf. But when Batman disappears after finding the person behind the frame-up, Barbara takes the law into her own hands as Batgirl.
Monday, August 6th, 2012
8:30pm (ET/PT) Batman: The Animated Series “Shadow of the Bat, Part Two”
Robin discovers that Gil Mason is in league with the underworld and goes to investigate him. He encounters Batgirl along the way, and go their separate ways to stop Mason. They then meet again to learn that Gil is working with Two-Face to take out Gordon, and have Batman (as Matches Malone) captured.
Further details on the special “Summer Nights” programming event on The Hub can be found here.
The special airing of Batman: The Animated Series episodes follows a 90-minute block of Batman Beyond and Batman: The Animated Series episodes, with the Batman Beyond episode “Spellbound” airing at 6:30pm (ET/PT), followed by the Batman: The Animated Series episode “Heart of Steel, Part One” at 7:00pm (ET/PT) and the Batman: The Animated Series episode “Heart of Steel, Part Two” at 7:30pm (ET/PT).
Batman: The Animated Series airs regularly Monday – Thursday at 7:00pm (ET/PT) on The Hub, with additional airings throughout the week. Stay tuned for further updates, including schedule updates and exclusive content, here soon at The World’s Finest.
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World’s Finest Online: A Comprehensive Guide to the DCAU
World’s Finest Online, a premier resource for fans of the DC Animated Universe (DCAU), is a site that truly understands and values your passion. We offer a wealth of information, news, and updates about the beloved animated series and movies based on DC Comics’ iconic characters. Since its inception, World’s Finest Online has been dedicated to providing detailed content about the DCAU, making it a destination for enthusiasts like you.
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Dcanimated.com began as a fan-driven project dedicated to documenting the DCAU. The site has grown significantly, offering comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the DC Animated Universe. It features detailed episode guides, character biographies, and behind-the-scenes insights, making it an invaluable resource for fans.
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The site fosters a vibrant community of DCAU fans. Visitors can participate in forums, share fan art, and contribute to discussions about their favorite shows and characters. World’s Finest Online also highlights fan projects and provides a platform for fans to showcase their creativity and passion for the DCAU.
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One of the standout features of dcanimated.com is its extensive episode guides. Each episode of the DCAU series is meticulously cataloged, with summaries, key moments, and notable quotes. Additionally, the site offers detailed biographies of major and minor characters, providing background information and character development insights.
World’s Finest Online boasts a rich collection of archival content, including video clips, image galleries, and soundtracks from various DCAU series and movies. The site also features special sections dedicated to unique aspects of the DCAU, such as iconic moments, crossover episodes, and thematic explorations.
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World’s Finest Online provides information on where fans can watch their favorite DCAU series and movies. The site includes links to streaming platforms like HBO Max and details about physical media releases. This makes it easy for fans to enjoy the DCAU’s extensive content library.
World’s Finest Online is an essential resource for any fan of the DC Animated Universe. With its comprehensive coverage, exclusive content, and active community, the site continues to celebrate and preserve the legacy of the DCAU. Fans can rely on World’s Finest Online for accurate information, engaging content, and the latest updates in DC animated storytelling.
About the World’s Finest Online Creators
World’s Finest Online was created by dedicated fans of the DCAU. Their passion and commitment have made the site a trusted source of news and information. By providing detailed and engaging content, they have ensured that the DCAU’s legacy continues to thrive.