Warner Home Video Releases Press Details For Animated “Justice League: Doom”
Continue below to view the press release for the upcoming Justice League: Doom home video release from Warner Home Video. Justice League: Doom is the latest in the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line from Warner Home Video. Cover artwork for the release is also included. Continue below for more.
GET READY FOR THE NEXT ALL-NEW DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED ORIGINAL MOVIE
JUSTICE LEAGUE: DOOM COMING FEBRUARY 28, 2012 FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO
Primetime TV stars & Justice League cartoon alums fill stellar voice cast
led by Nathan Fillion, Tim Daly and Michael Rosenbaum;
Available as Blu-rayTM Combo Pack & DVD
Earths greatest super heroes face foes on all fronts using a plan initiated from within in the all-new Justice League: Doom, 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 February 28, 2012 from Warner Home Video as a Blu-Ray Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP) and DVD ($19.98 SRP), On Demand and for Download. Both the Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD will include an UltraViiolet Digital Copy,
Justice League: Doom finds Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Cyborg and Batman on their heels when a team of super villains discover and implement the Dark Knights contingency plans for stopping any rogue Justice League member. The story is inspired by Mark Waids much-heralded JLA: Tower of Babel.
Primetime television stars Nathan Fillion (Castle) and Tim Daly (Private Practice), the reigning voices of Green Lantern and Superman, respectively, join a group of eight actors reprising their famed Justice League cartoon roles. Fillion made his debut as Green Lantern/Hal Jordan in the recent Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, and took his initial DC Universe movie bow as the voice of Steve Trevor in the 2008 hit Wonder Woman. Daly originated his role as Supermans voice in the landmark cartoon, Superman: The Animated Series. He has reprised the role in two DC Universe films: the 2009 extravaganza Superman/Batman: Public Enemies and the 2010 thriller Superman/Batman: Apocalypse.
The grand reunion of actors who provided the voices of the Justice League for the cartoon of the same name and its follow-up, Justice League Unlimited, includes Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series) as Batman, Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville, Breaking In) as Flash, Susan Eisenberg (Superman/Batman: Apocalypse) as Wonder Woman and Carl Lumbly (Alias) as Jonn Jonzz/Martian Manhunter. Bumper Robinson (A Different World, Transformers: Animated) joins the cast as Cyborg.
The Justice League faces two sets of villainous teams in the film The Royal Flush Gang and a sextet of notable evildoers. The latter group includes three voice acting alumni of the Justice League animated series: Phil Morris (Smallville, Seinfeld) as Vandal Savage, Olivia dAbo (The Wonder Years) as Star Sapphire, and Alexis Denisof (Angel) as Mirror Master. Also opposing our heroes are Carlos Alazraqui (Reno 911) as Bane, Paul Blackthorne (The Dresden Files) as Metallo, and Claudia Black (Farscape, Stargate SG-1) as Cheetah.
David Kaufman (Danny Phantom) also reprises his Justice League role of Jimmy Olsen.
The film is executive produced by Bruce Timm (Batman: Year One), and directed by Lauren Montgomery (Batman: Year One), who is also credited as producer alongside Alan Burnett (Batman: The Animated Series). Justice League: Doom is the final DC Universe film script from the late Dwayne McDuffie (All-Star Superman, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths), who passed away in February 2011. Casting and dialogue direction is once again in the capable hands of Andrea Romano (Batman: Year One, Justice League).
Justice League: Doom has all the classic ingredients of a great super hero film a cavalcade of dynamic villains, internal strife amongst our heroes, treacherous twists and turns, and a cast that brings together some of todays popular primetime television actors with many of the fans favorite voices from the original series, said Hersin Magante, Warner Home Video Marketing Director, Family & Animation. I think fans will embrace Dwaynes McDuffies final DCU script, particularly as it has been nuanced by Bruce Timm and the Warner Bros. Animation team. Warner Home Video is proud to distribute Justice League: Doom as the next DC Universe Animated Original Movie.
Justice League: Doom Blu-Ray Combo Pack has 3 hours of exciting content, including:
Standard and high definition versions of the feature film
UltraViiolet Digital Copy,
Sneak Peak at Superman vs. The Elite, the next DC Universe Animated Original Movie
Featurette A Legion of One: The Dwayne McDuffie Story The skilled writer penned some of the best stories which consistently entertained fans. From his early writing career to adapting the popular work of All-Star Superman, this is the story of Dwayne McDuffie, as told by his family and friends.
Featurette Guarding the Balance: Batman and the JLA Everyone has a weakness and so do superheroes, yet when they go rogue, their power can topple more than a few egos, they can shatter worlds. The Justice League is the most powerful organization of superheroes on the planet, but what if the Justice League went rogue, and decided to use their power for harm?
Mini-featurette Their Time Has Come: Cyborg and the DC Universes New Diversity 2011 will go down in DC Comics storied history as a year when a rich diversity of characters were re-introduced into the spotlight alongside Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. One of the most celebrated of the re-imagined characters is Cyborg, who became the new Man of Steel in Geoff Johns altered universe storyline, Flashpoint.
Creative team commentary
Two bonus episodes from the Justice League animated series handpicked by Bruce Timm: Wild Cards, Part 1 and 2, written by Stan Berkowitz and Dwayne McDuffie
Digital Comic
About Warner Premiere:
Warner Premiere, part of Warner Bros. Entertainment, specializes in the development and production of both features and digital content for home entertainment platforms. Past projects include Another Cinderella Story, Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins and Batman: Under the Red Hood, as well as the digital series Watchmen Motion Comics. 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, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. 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.
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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, ThunderCats and Young Justice, for Cartoon Network. WBA will also produce series and additional original content for Cartoon Networks multiplatform branded DC Nation programming block, which debuts in 2012. In addition to TV series, WBA produces theatrically released CG cartoon shorts featuring iconic Looney Tunes characters, rendered in stereoscopic 3D. The first three shorts premiered in 2010; the most recent short I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat was released in November 2011; and two additional cartoons will debut in 2012. 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 Studios 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).
Click here to view the trailer for Justice League: Doom.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Justice League: Doom animated feature debuts February 28th, 2012 on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand and for Download from Warner Home Video. Further details are available here. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
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DC Comics Releases Details For March 2011 Issue Of “Young Justice” Comic Title
DC Comics has released comic solicitation information for the publisher’s February 2012 library of releases, including details for Young Justice #14. 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. Cover art is also available by clicking the thumbnail.
YOUNG JUSTICE #14
Written by: Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Christopher Jones
Aqualad visits Atlantis with Superboy and Miss Martian. But can they stop an insidious new menace that threatens to plunge the undersea kingdom into civil war?
On sale March 21st, 2011. Cover price is $2.99 US. Rated E.
Further Young Justice comic details can be found at the The World’s Finest Young Justice subsite.
The comic book The All-New Batman: The Brave and The Bold ships its final issue in February 2012, and the first issue of the new Green Lantern: The Animated Series comic title is set to debut in early 2012. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The World’s Finest.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment present a new trailer and screenshots for the upcoming Gotham City Imposters video game. Gotham City Impostors is a download only title that will be available beginning January 10th, 2012 in the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStationNetwork and Windows PC. A console beta for the game is expected to go live worldwide this month. Fans can go to www.GothamCityImpostors.com to register for their chance to take part in the beta.
Gotham City Impostors is an original download-only first-person shooter where up to 12 players battle for control of an unhinged Gotham City overrun by Impostors inspired by the DC Comics characters Batman and The Joker. Gotham City Impostors is an online multiplayer game unlike any other, giving players the opportunity to rebel against conformity as they customize their own characters. Fighting for justice or creating chaos, gamers will create their very own version of the Bats or the Jokerz characters using unprecedented customization options including insane costumes, homemade gadgets and a wide range of traditional and inventive weapons. The game will feature maps and modes inspired by DC Comics Batman license.
Gotham City Impostors is scheduled for release on January 10th, 2012 and will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStationNetwork, as well as for PC. Fans can go to www.GothamCityImpostors.com for more information and to receive updates regarding the game.
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Producer Giancarlo Volpe On “Green Lantern: The Animated Series” In New Interview
The name Giancarlo Volpe is familiar to animation fans young and old. Producer, Director, Writer, Character Designer, Volpe has lent his talents to a myriad of projects. His name can be seen on the classic King of the Hill animated series, fan-favorite Avatar: The Last Airbender, and the action-drama Star Wars: Clone Wars, to name but a few. Now he’s working side-by side with animation legend Bruce Timm as Showrunner for the latest DC Comics-inspired project Green Lantern: The Animation Series. Volpe shares a few secrets and tells a few stories behind the new CGI action-adventure Green Lantern: The Animated Series, so click on the image below for more.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series recently received two nominations for the 39th Annual Annie Awards, including Best General Audience Animated TV Production and Best Music. More details on the awards can be found here.
Continue to the The World’s Finest Green Lantern: The Animated Series subsite for more content and details for the new Warner Bros. Animation production. Green Lantern: The Animated Series is set to return to Cartoon Network in 2012 with all-new episodes.
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New Package Art For “Batman: The Brave And The Bold – Season Two, Part Two” DVD
Officially announced last week, with details available here at The World’s Finest, Warner Home Video has provided new package artwork for the upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold – Season Two, Part Two DVD release. Continue below for higher-quality cover artwork and back cover package art for the forthcoming DVD title. The Batman: The Brave and The Bold Season Two, Part Two two-disc DVD release is set to hit shelves March 20th, 2012. Please click on the thumbnails below for a closer look at each image.
Please note the back cover lists the episode “Battle of the Super-Heroes!” in the disc breakdown, though “The Mask of Matches Malone!” is not included. Warner Home Video can not currently confirm if this episode will be included on this release, despite initial details for this title listing “The Mask of Matches Malone!” as part of this release. Producer James Tucker tells The World’s Finest that Warner Home Video has assured him the episode will be included on the Batman: The Brave and The Bold – Season Two, Part Two DVD, either as a regular episode or special feature.
Tucker reaffirms this, stating there is no reason for fans to panic as “The Mask of Matches Malone” will find its way to home video on one release or another. Further comments from Tucker on this release can be found here. Warner Home Video does state that special features and included episodes are subject to change.
Further details on the Batman: The Brave and The Bold – Season Two, Part Two DVD collection can be found at the The World’s Finest Batman: The Brave and The Bold subsite. The Batman: The Brave and The Bold Season Two, Part Two two-disc DVD release is set to hit shelves March 20th, 2012 for the suggested retail price of $19.97.
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Producer James Tucker On “Batman: The Brave And The Bold – Season Two, Part Two”
Officially announced last week, with details available here at The World’s Finest, the upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold – Season Two, Part Two DVD collection is set to include the episode “The Mask of Matches Malone.” The episode, which has yet to air on Cartoon Network despite airing in other regions worldwide, features Batman and all-female team Birds of Prey facing off against Two-Face. The World’s Finest caught up with Batman: The Brave and The Bold producer James Tucker to briefly touch upon the episode and its inclusion on the next Batman: The Brave and The Bold DVD home video release. The Batman: The Brave and The Bold Season Two, Part Two two-disc DVD release is set to hit shelves March 20th, 2012. Continue below for more.
The World’s Finest: Can you explain a little bit of the history behind the “The Mask of Matches Malone!” episode, namely why the episode remains unseen on Cartoon Network?
James Tucker: This episode was our answer to the fans who complained about the lack of females in the first season of the series. The teaser involved Black Orchid – one of my favorite C-listers – helping Batman take on Poison Ivy, and included henchwomen designed to look like Pam Grier, Tura Satana, and Honey West. The main story, The Mask of Matches Malone, is basically a romp featuring the Birds of Prey – in this incarnation Huntress, Black Canary, and Catwoman – teaming up with Batman to catch Two-Face. It was meant to be our take on a Damon Runyan-type story, with gangsters, molls, mystical cloaks, amnesia, resurrection of the dead, and a splashy musical number. I think its one of our best episodes and Im really proud of it. Ive never heard anything official as to why the episode wasnt aired but it would seem some of juvenile internet rumblings over the content in the musical number would be the obvious answer. I think, but have no confirmation, that the network wasnt comfortable airing the episode in its usual early time slot with the TV-Y7FV rating and there wasnt another viable slot to move it to that didnt displace the other series on that night, so it fell through the cracks.
WF: While there is a chance that Cartoon Network may air the episode before this DVD collection hits, are you excited that audiences will finally get to see The Mask of Matches Malone? Which version of the episode will it be the original or tweaked version?
JT: I believe it will be the final version we delivered, which could be called tweaked but I would call it improved. Since I storyboarded the sequence myself, I can give it my seal of approval because now the scene is subtler and more witty than Id originally boarded it. This was a case where we were asked to change something and it actually helped the content.
WF: Were you worried the episode might not make it on to the collection? Did you do anything to make sure it would be?
JT: We werent overly worried, but emails were exchanged to double-check and make sure the episode was going to be included.
WF: Any final comments – for now – on those fans who may havent picked up these great two-disc DVD sets as of yet?
JT: Ive been very pleased with the DVD volume sets that have come out overall. I urge folks who would like to see Batman: The Brave and the Bold get its own Direct-to-Video animated feature to support these releases when they come out. Thats the only way Warner Home Video will know that theres a desire for a long form Batman: The Brave and the Bold feature to cap off the series.
Further details on the Batman: The Brave and The Bold – Season Two, Part Two DVD collection can be found at the The World’s Finest Batman: The Brave and The Bold subsite.
Stay tuned for further details on this title, including the official press release and further images, here soon at The Worlds Finest. The Batman: The Brave and The Bold Season Two, Part Two two-disc DVD release is set to hit shelves March 20th, 2012 for the suggested retail price of $19.97.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced the new video game Batman: Arkham City Lockdown, now available exclusively for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. A spin-off of the successful Batman: Arkham City console video game, this new release features Batman going up against a host of different foes, and was created to run on the iPad and other related Apple products. Official press details, along with images and a trailer, are available below. Please note the first image leads to the trailer, the remaining to hi-res images.
Batman: Arkham City Lockdown App Now Available Exclusively
For iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
Critically Acclaimed Batman: Arkham City Franchise Debuts Combat Game on the App Store
with a New Title from Mortal Kombat Developer NetherRealm Studios
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced that the Batman: Arkham City Lockdown App for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch is now available on the App Store. Based on DC Comics core Batman license, the app brings the Batman: Arkham City franchise, one of the most highly acclaimed and best-selling videogame releases of 2011, to the App Store for the first time featuring stunning graphics and original combat gameplay created exclusively for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
Developed by NetherRealm Studios, creators of Mortal Kombat, Batman: Arkham City Lockdown features several of Gotham Citys most dangerous criminals, including The Joker, Two-Face and Solomon Grundy, as well as iOS-exclusive character Deathstroke, and engages players in one-on-one combat as they seek justice in a variety of Arkham City environments.
We here at NetherRealm Studios are huge fans of Batman: Arkham City, and we were very excited to develop Batman: Arkham City Lockdown to extend the franchise experience to iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. The app delivers a different take on Batman gameplay in which players must combat against some of the fan favorite villains in Arkham City.
Batman: Arkham City Lockdown takes advantage of AirPlay, one of the newly released features in iOS 5, enabling players to wirelessly stream their gameplay experience on their iPad2 or iPhone 4S to their HDTV using Apple TV.
The Batman: Arkham City Lockdown App is available for $5.99 from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
Fans can also find us at https://www.facebook.com/batmanarkhamcity and http://twitter.com/#!/arkhamcitynews where they can view the latest Batman: Arkham City news and assets.
About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. 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.
About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.
BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY LOCKDOWN software 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by NetherRealm Studios. BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY software 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by Rocksteady Studios Ltd. Microsoft, Mortal Kombat software 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by NetherRealm Studios. All rights reserved.
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Warner Home Video Releases “Young Justice – Season One, Volume Three” DVD Art
Warner Home Video has provided cover art for the recently-announced Young Justice – Season One, Volume Three, the latest installment in the ongoing single-disc DVD volume releases from the studio. The DVD title will include four more episodes from the first season of the acclaimed Cartoon Network animated series, though no bonus features are expected. Official details provided by the studio are available below.
YOUNG JUSTICE SEASON 1 VOLUME 3
Synopsis: The third volume in the animated DC Universe cartoon Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and Artemis have become Young Justice – The Justice League’s secret weapon against the forces of evil. The teen heroes will take on under-the-radar missions that would be impossible for the Justice League to handle covertly. Red Tornado will be their supervisor; Black Canary will be in charge of their training and Batman will hand out their assignments. And of course, Young Justice will push their missions, often turning a simple assignment from Batman into something much larger, often discovering that what they’ve been tasked to do is just the tip of the iceberg.
Episodes:
Bereft
Targets
Terrors
Home Front
Young Justice – Season One, Volume Three will retail for the suggested price of $14.97. Details on each Young Justice DVD home video release can be found here. Young Justice – Season One, Volume Three arrives on shelves February 21st, 2012 from Warner Home Video. Additional artwork and details on this title are expected to be released shortly.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment present a new animated trailer for the upcoming Gotham City Imposters video game showing off the impressive arsenal of gadgets and firearms wielded by the Bats and the Jokerz as they vie for supremacy in Gotham City. Gotham City Impostors is a download only title that will be available beginning January 10th, 2012 in the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStationNetwork and Windows PC. A console beta for the game is expected to go live worldwide this month. Fans can go to www.GothamCityImpostors.com to register for their chance to take part in the beta.
Gotham City Impostors is an original download-only first-person shooter where up to 12 players battle for control of an unhinged Gotham City overrun by Impostors inspired by the DC Comics characters Batman and The Joker. Gotham City Impostors is an online multiplayer game unlike any other, giving players the opportunity to rebel against conformity as they customize their own characters. Fighting for justice or creating chaos, gamers will create their very own version of the Bats or the Jokerz characters using unprecedented customization options including insane costumes, homemade gadgets and a wide range of traditional and inventive weapons. The game will feature maps and modes inspired by DC Comics Batman license.
Gotham City Impostors is scheduled for release on January 10th, 2012 and will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStationNetwork, as well as for PC. Fans can go to www.GothamCityImpostors.com for more information and to receive updates regarding the game.
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“Superman: Brainiac Attacks” Animated Feature Returns To Teletoon December 2011
The Canadian network Teletoon is scheduled to air the 2006 direct-to-video animated feature Superman: Brainiac Attacks later this month as part of the Superfan Friday programming block. Superman: Brainiac Attacks will air Friday, December 16th, 2011 at 7:00pm, pre-empting the usual programming for the night. Please note schedule details are subject to change without notice. Teletoon has provided the following details as seen below.
Superman: Brainiac Attacks
Teletoon, Friday, December 16th at 7:00pm (ET)
Embittered by Superman’s (voiced by Tim Daly) heroic successes and soaring popularity, Lex Luthor (voiced by Powers Boothe) forms a dangerous alliance with the powerful computer/villain Brainiac (voiced by Lance Henriksen). Using advanced weaponry and a special strain of Kryptonite harvested from the far reaches of outer space, Luthor redesigns Brainiac specifically to defeat the Man of Steel.
In additional Teletoon Superfan Friday programming news, Young Justice will be pre-empted for the month of December 2011 on Teletoon due to special programming events. The series will return January 2012 with new-to-the-network episodes. The series will resume airing on Superfan Fridays starting Friday, January 6th, 2012 at 7:00pm (ET0
Further details on the direct-to-video Superman: Brainiac Attacks animated feature can be found at the The World’s Finest Superman: The Animated Series subsite.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today released a new trailer for the acclaimed Batman: Arkham City video game. The trailer promotes the new downloadable content featuring a host of different character skins. Batman: Arkham City is currently available on Xbox360 and Playstation3. Click on the thumbnail below to view the footage in the MP4 format, along with additional press details for the release.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment have confirmed that the Batman: Arkham City Skins Pack is available now in the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points and for Games for Windows for $4.99. The pack is also available in North America in the PlayStationNetwork for $4.99.
Included in the pack are seven skins:
1970s Batsuit Skin
Year One Batman Skin
The Dark Knight Returns Skin
Earth One Batman Skin
Batman Beyond Batman Skin
Animated Batman Skin
Sinestro Corps Batman Skin
Batman: Arkham City is out now for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Games for Windows.
Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City five times larger than the game world in Batman: Arkham Asylum and the new maximum security home for all of Gotham Citys thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new, all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.
Batman: Arkham City is based on DC Comics core Batman license. Fans can find us online at www.batmanarkhamcity.com.
Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprise their respective roles as Batman and Joker in Batman: Arkham City, the highly-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham Asylum video game, along with Emmy Award-winning Batman writer Paul Dini again penning the story. Click here for more content from the Batman: Arkham City video game. To discuss the video game below, please click on the links below.
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Animated Batman, Green Lantern Productions Score 2011 Annie Award Nominations
The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood announced the nominations and award recipients for the 39th Annual Annie Awards earlier today, with some DC Comics-highlighted projects garnering nods. Batman: Year One, Batman: The Brave and The Bold and Green Lantern: The Animated Series all nabbed nominations for the 39th Annual Annie Awards. The 2011 Annie Award winners will be announced at the Annie Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 4th, 2012, at UCLAs Royce Hall, in Los Angeles, CA. Continue below for further specific details, with the complete appropriate nominees highlighted.
Annie Award for Best Animated Special Production
–Adventure Time: Thank You Cartoon Network Studios
–Batman: Year One Warner Bros. Animation
–Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Blue Sky Studios
–Kung Fu Panda Secrets of the Masters DreamWorks Animation
–Prey 2 Blur Studio
–Star Tours Industrial Light & Magic
Best General Audience Animated TV Production
–Archer FX Productions
–Green Lantern: The Animated Series Warner Bros. Animation
–Hoops & YoYo Ruin Christmas Hallmark
–MAD Warner Bros. Animation
–Mary Shelleys Frankenhole Season 2 Starburns Industries, Inc.
–Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice Walt Disney Animation Studios
–Star Wars: The Clone Wars Lucasfilm Animation, Ltd.
–The Simpsons Gracie Films
Music in a Television Production
-Adam Berry, Bob Schooley, Mark McCorkle Penguins of Madagascar Nickelodeon and Technicolor
-Ben Locket The Amazing World of Gumball Cartoon Network Europe in association with Dandelion Studios, Boulder Media & Studio Soi
-Frederik Wiedmann Green Lantern The Animated Series Warner Bros. Animation
-Grace Potter, Michael Giacchino Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice Walt Disney Animation Studios
-Joel McNeely, Brendan Milburn and Valerie Vigoda Pixie Hollow Games DisneyToon Studios
-Kevin Kliesch Thundercats Kliesch Music Inc.
-Shawn Patterson, Zeb Wells Robot Chicken ShadowMachine and Stoopid Monkey in association with Adult Swim
Voice Acting in a Television Production
-Carlos Alazraqui as Denzel Crocker Fairly OddParents Nickelodeon
-Dan Harmon as Jekyll Mary Shelleys Frankenhole Season 2 Starburns Industries, Inc.
-Daran Norris as Cosmo Fairly OddParents Nickelodeon
-Dee Bradley Baker as Obi-Wan Star Wars: The Clone Wars Lucasfilm Animation, Ltd.
–Diedrich Bader as Batman Batman: The Brave and the Bold Warner Bros. Animation
-H. Jon Benjamin as Sterling Archer Archer FX Productions
-Jeff Bennett as Kowalski Penguins of Madagascar Nickelodeon and Technicolor
-Jeff B. Davis as Victor Frankenstein Mary Shelleys Frankenhole Season 2 Starburns Industries, Inc.
-Jessica Walter as Malory Archer Archer FX Productions
-Judy Greer as Cheryl Tunt Archer FX Productions
-Logan Grove as Gumball The Amazing World of Gumball Cartoon Network Europe in association with Dandelion Studios, Boulder Media & Studio Soi
-Nika Futterman as Asajj Ventress Star Wars: The Clone Wars Lucasfilm Animation, Ltd.
-Scott Adsit as the Creature Mary Shelleys Frankenhole Season 2 Starburns Industries, Inc.
-Tara Strong as Timmy Turner Fairly OddParents Operation Dingleberg Nickelodeon
The Annie Awards honor overall excellence in the field of animation as well as individual achievement in nearly 30 different categories ranging from production design, character animation, and effects animation to storyboarding, writing, music and voice acting. More details can be found at the official website for the 39th Annual Annie Awards. The 2011 Annie Award winners will be announced at the Annie Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 4th, 2012, at UCLAs Royce Hall, in Los Angeles, CA. The official website for the 39th Annual Annie Awards also contains a complete list of nominations.
Click here for an interview with musician Frederik Wiedmann, nominated for his work on Green Lantern: The Animated Series. Visit the following links for further details on the related nominated projects – Batman: The Brave and The Bold subsite, Green Lantern: The Animated Series subsite, and Batman: Year One subsite. Stay tuned for further details right here at The World’s Finest.
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Writers Art Baltazar And Franco Talk New “Green Lantern: The Animated Series” Comic
The World’s Finest caught up with writers Art Baltazar and Franco for a brief Q & A concerning their work on the new DC Comics Green Lantern: The Animated Series title. Baltazar and Franco are known for their work on Young Justice, Tiny Titans, Billy Batson and the Power of Shazam, among other comic titles. This week sees the release of Green Lantern: The Animated Series #0, a special issue previewing the upcoming DC Comics title, set to debut in March 2012.
The comic is based on the new Green Lantern: The Animated Series cartoon from Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation, also set to debut in March 2012. Cartoon Network recently aired a one-hour preview of Green Lantern: The Animated Series in November 2011. The new monthly series from DC Comics will feature stories set in the Green Lantern: The Animated Series animated universe, with Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and Kilowog fighting off the Red Lantern Corps and other outer space threats. Click on the images below for the following The World’s Finest interviews with Art Baltazar and Franco, the first leading to Franco’s Q & A, the second to Baltazar’s.
A preview of Green Lantern: The Animated Series #0 is available at The World’s Finest. The issue is now available in comic stores and through digital download.
In addition to Green Lantern: The Animated Series returning to Cartoon Network in March 2012 as part of the DC Nation block, DC Comics will kick off the monthly Green Lantern: The Animated Series comic title in early 2012.
Stay tuned for further updates on Green Lantern: The Animated Series, including exclusive content and more, here soon at The World’s Finest.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment present a new animated trailer for Gotham City Imposters chronicling the latest tensions between the Bats and Jokerz. Gotham City Impostors is a download only title that will be available beginning January 10th, 2012 in the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStationNetwork and Windows PC. A console beta for the game is expected to go live worldwide this month. Fans can go to www.GothamCityImpostors.com to register for their chance to take part in the beta.
Gotham City Impostors is an original download-only first-person shooter where up to 12 players battle for control of an unhinged Gotham City overrun by Impostors inspired by the DC Comics characters Batman and The Joker. Gotham City Impostors is an online multiplayer game unlike any other, giving players the opportunity to rebel against conformity as they customize their own characters. Fighting for justice or creating chaos, gamers will create their very own version of the Bats or the Jokerz characters using unprecedented customization options including insane costumes, homemade gadgets and a wide range of traditional and inventive weapons. The game will feature maps and modes inspired by DC Comics Batman license.
Gotham City Impostors is scheduled for release on January 10th, 2012 and will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStationNetwork, as well as for PC. Fans can go to www.GothamCityImpostors.com for more information and to receive updates regarding the game.
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“Batman: The Brave And The Bold – Season Two, Part Two” DVD Artwork, Initial Details
Initial details and cover artwork for the upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold Season Two, Part Two, set to hit shelves March 20th, 2012, have been made available by Warner Home Video. A full press release is expected to be released within the coming days. The two-disc DVD release is set to include fourteen episodes from the acclaimed animated series, including the currently un-aired episode “The Mask of Matches Malone!” Warner Home Video states the two-disc set will also include a free digital comic. Official initial details are available below.
Batman: The Brave and The Bold Season Two, Part Two
Batman wings into an exciting new era, teaming with a mighty honor roll of DC Comics Super Heroes in this action-packed series. Through the shows season two 14 Animated Adventures in this 2-Disc Collection, the Dark Knight allies with Aquaman, Plastic Man, Blue Beetle, Red Tornado, Green Arrow, Wildcat, Deadman, Bronze Tiger and Atom to take on an array of evildoers ranging from mad scientists to intergalactic crooks, from power-mad dictators to out-of-control teenagers
Product Info:
Announce Date: 11/30/11
Street Date: 3/20/12
MSRP: $19.97
Media Quantity: 2
Disc Configuration: DVD 9
Packaging Type: Double Eco Amaray Case
Episodes Included:
The Siege of Starro! Part One
The Siege of Starro! Part Two
Requiem for a Scarlet Speedster!
The Last Patrol!
The Mask of Matches Malone!
Menace of the Madniks!
Emperor Joker!
The Criss Cross Conspiracy!
Plague of the Prototypes!
Cry Freedom Fighters!
The Knights of Tomorrow!
Darkseid Descending!
Bat-Mite Presents: Batman’s Strangest Cases!
The Malicious Mr. Mind!
More details on Batman: The Brave and The Bold can be found at The World’s Finest Batman: The Brave and The Bold subsite.
Stay tuned for further details on this title, including the official press release and further images, here soon at The Worlds Finest. The Batman: The Brave and The Bold Season Two, Part Two two-disc DVD release is set to hit shelves March 20th, 2012 for the suggested retail price of $19.97.
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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.
Origins and Evolution of World’s Finest Online
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.
Extensive Coverage of DCAU Series and Movies
World’s Finest Online provides in-depth information on all major DCAU series, including classics like Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, and Justice League. Each series is explored thoroughly, with episode summaries, reviews, and notable quotes. The site also covers DCAU movies, such as Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Justice League: The New Frontier, offering detailed analyses and production notes.
Staying current with the latest developments in the DCAU is easy with World’s Finest Online. The site regularly updates its news section with announcements about new releases, upcoming projects, and special events. Fans can stay informed about voice cast reunions, special edition releases, and convention appearances related to the DCAU.
Exclusive Interviews and Insights
World’s Finest Online features exclusive interviews with key figures behind the DCAU. Creators like Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett share their insights and experiences, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of these iconic shows and movies. These interviews provide valuable context and deepen the appreciation for the creative efforts that brought the DCAU to life.
World’s Finest Online Community Engagement and Fan Contributions
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.
Comprehensive Episode Guides and Character Biographies
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.
Where to Watch the DCAU
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.