“Green Lantern: Emerald Knights” Featured In New Warner Bros. Entertainment Trailer
A new trailer released by Warner Bros. Entertainment features clips from the upcoming Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature, along with clips from the live-action Green Lantern theatrical feature and Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters video game. The trailer is promoting three high-profile Green Lantern-themed projects from the studio. Click on the image below to view the trailer in the Quicktime format.
Click here to view the trailer for the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature. Click here to view the press details for the forthcoming Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature home video release, including a rundown of bonus content and artwork.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature debuts June 7th, 2011 on Blu-ray disc and DVD from Warner Home Video. Stay tuned for a review of Green Lantern: Emerald Knights right here at The World’s Finest.
In continuing news, Teletoon has provided the following schedule details for episodes of the Batman: The Brave and The Bold animated series slated to air on the Canadian network during June 2011, which include two new-to-the-network episodes of the acclaimed cartoon. Please note the episode details listed below are provided by Teletoon.
Friday, June 3rd, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET)- “Bat-Mite Presents: Batman’s Strangest Cases!”
Bat-Mite hosts a series of Batman’s most bizarre adventures including the Mad Magazine-inspired Batboy and Rubin, a Japanese-influenced Bat-Manga and a guest starring role from the Scooby Gang and Weird Al Yankovic.
Friday, June 10th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET) – “The Malicious Mr. Mind!”
Batman and the Marvel family take on the evil Dr. Sivana and the Monster Society!
Friday, June 17th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET) – “Death Race to Oblivion!”
Mongul holds Earth ransom, forcing its greatest heroes–and villains!–to race for the planet’s survival. It’s a crooked bargain wherein even if Batman wins, he dooms his fellow heroes–if the villains don’t doom them first!
Friday, June 24th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET) – “Aquamans Outrageous Adventure!”
Aquaman attempts to take a family vacation with Mera and Arthur Jr., but can’t resist helping heroes along the way. Just as he finally promises the family ‘no more heroics,’ Batman is trapped by the Pengiuin.
Batman: The Brave and The Bold airs every Friday at 7:00pm (ET) on the Teletoon “Superfan Friday” programming block, with Friday-premiering episodes re-airing Sundays at 8:30am (ET) as part of the “Action Block” programming block. Schedule details are subject to change without notice. Further details on this animated series can be found at The World’s Finest Batman: The Brave and The Bold subsite.
Continuing, below are official descriptions and airdates for episodes of the classic Justice League animated series slated to air for June 2011 on Teletoon. Teletoon currently airs the first 26 episodes of Justice League in regular rotation. The information listed below is provided by Teletoon.
Friday, June 3rd, 2011 at 7:30pm (ET) – “Secret Origins, Part One”
J’onn Jonzz, the Martian Manhunter, comes to Earth to warn of an impending alien invasion. With the help of Superman and Batman, he gathers the world’s greatest heroes to fend off the seemingly unstoppable invading armada. Part One of Three.
Friday, June 10th, 2011 at 7:30pm (ET) – “Secret Origins, Part Two”
J’onn Jonzz, the Martian Manhunter, comes to Earth to warn of an impending alien invasion. With the help of Superman and Batman, he gathers the world’s greatest heroes to fend off the seemingly unstoppable invading armada. Part Two of Three.
Friday, June 17th, 2011 at 7:30pm (ET) – “Secret Origins, Part Three”
J’onn Jonzz, the Martian Manhunter, comes to Earth to warn of an impending alien invasion. With the help of Superman and Batman, he gathers the world’s greatest heroes to fend off the seemingly unstoppable invading armada. Part Three of Three.
Friday, June 24th, 2011 at 7:30pm (ET) – “In Blackest Night, Part One”
A squad of indestructible androids called the Manhunters arrives on Earth and arrests Green Lantern for interstellar atrocities and abuses of power. While the Manhunters take Green Lantern to appear before an intergalactic tribunal, the Justice League comes to his defense, trying to prove his innocence.
Justice League regularly airs every Friday at 7:30pm (ET) on the Teletoon “Superfan Fridays” programming block. Teletoon is expected to air new-to-the-network episodes of Justice League later this year. Click here for further details on the Justice League animated series.
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Four New Videos, Three New Images From “Green Lantern: Emerald Knights” Feature
Four new clips, consisting of three interview clips and one clip from the film, along with three new images from the upcoming Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature have been released by Warner Home Video. Additional press details are also available below.
The first four images below link to the four video clips, all of which are in the standard definition Quicktime format. The first clip is a scene from Green Lantern: Emerald Knights featuring a confrontation between Green Lantern Corps trainer Deegan (voiced by Wade Williams, Prison Break) and rookie recruit Kilowog (voiced by singer/actor/spoken word artist Henry Rollins). Following that are three interview clips featuring Henry Rollins.
Also included below are three new images from Green Lantern: Emerald Knights. The images feature Avra, the first Green Lantern; the Guardians shielding their eyes; and the Green Lantern Corps beginning an assault on Krona. Continue below to view the content.
Warner Home Video has also provided the following Green Lantern: Emerald Knights press details, as seen below.
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights is now available for rent-on-demand on select cable providers — ahead of the Blu-ray/DVD release of the film next Tuesday, June 7. Customers of Comcast, Cablevision and Verizon should check their local On Demand listings for details.
Fans visiting the new I Am A Green Lantern interactive promotion for Green Lantern: Emerald Knights at http://IAmAGreenLantern.com can create custom profile banners and pictures for their Facebook profiles, and unlock an exclusive video clip and downloads.
Click here to view the trailer for the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature. Click here to view the press details for the forthcoming Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature home video release, including a rundown of bonus content and artwork.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature debuts June 7th, 2011 on Blu-ray disc and DVD from Warner Home Video. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has passed along the following Batman: Arkham City press release revealing new details about the highly-anticipated video game. Also included are new images and a new trailer showcasing Catwoman. Batman: Arkham City will be available on the Playstation 3 and XBOX360 video games consoles and for Windows PC. Continue below for more. Please note the first image below leads to the high-definition Quicktime trailer. The remaining thumbnails lead to new images.
In anticipation of E3, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment are excited to announce that Catwoman is a fully playable character in Batman: Arkham City on all platforms for which the game will be available: Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows PC and the PlayStation3 computer entertainment system.
As Catwoman, players will have a chance to indulge in their darker side and explore Arkham City as the infamous feline femme fatale. Complete with her own storyline in the main game, Catwomans adventure complements Batmans central role and is seamlessly interwoven with his main story arc. She will also be playable in the challenge maps with her own unique combat moves, gadgetry and signature ‘takedowns’.
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 visit www.batmanarkhamcity.com to sign up to receive updates regarding the game and join the discussion on the recently launched community site at http://community.batmanarkhamcity.com to participate in forums, read upcoming developer diaries and stay abreast of all the latest Batman: Arkham City news.
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About Rocksteady Studios Ltd
Rocksteady Studios is a multi-award winning videogame developer based in London, England. Located in a spacious, purpose built converted factory, with full motion capture and audio studio capabilities, Rocksteady is an energetic company formed by a core team of senior industry professionals. This creates an ideal balance of drive, talent, proven methods, experience and cutting edge technology to make AAA games. Now employing over 90 people, Rocksteadys mission is to be a highly professional, efficient company whose purpose is to make great games, and have happy and healthy team members. This philosophy is the heart and soul of the company. Rocksteady received the coveted studio of the year award at the 2009 VGA awards.
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. Batman: Arkham City hits Playstation 3, XBOX360, and Windows PC on October 18th, 2011. Click here to view the full-length Batman: Arkham City trailer. Stay tuned for further updates.
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Nathan Fillion Talks “Green Lantern: Emerald Knights” Feature, New Images And Video
The World’s Finest presents the latest in a series of studio-conducted interviews, provided by Warner Home Video, for the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights direct-to-video animated feature. Continue reading below for an interview actor Nathan Fillion as he discusses the upcoming DC Universe Animated Original Movie title. Additionally, click on the thumbnail image directly below for a clip from Green Lantern: Emerald Knights in the standard-definition Quicktime format. Clicking on other thumbnail images will provide a closer look at each.
CASTLE, FIREFLY STAR NATHAN FILLION LEADS VOICE CAST AS HAL JORDAN IN GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD KNIGHTS
Entertainment Weeklys Geek God returns to the animated superhero realm in All-New DC Universe Animated Original Movie Coming June 7 to Blu-Ray, DVD
Entertainment Weekly dubbed him a Geek God. TV Guide seems to document his every move. Firefly/Serenity fans follow him in any direction he goes.
And all the while, Nathan Fillion contines to go his own way, his boyish charm and ruggedly handsome exterior constantly reflecting the enchanting attitude of the proverbial kid-in-a-candy-store.
Make no mistake, Nathan Fillion is having the time of his life.
Fillions primetime series Castle is enjoying its best ratings, cracking Nielsens Top 10 as the popular ABC drama culminated its third season. And despite the five-plus-days-a-week grind of 14-plus hours on set, Fillion still finds time to fulfill his own guilty geek pleasures.
Thus, on the Sunday of the Martin Luther King Day holiday weekend in 2010, the Edmonton-born actor could be found recording the voice of Hal Jordan for Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, an all-new DC Universe Animated Original Movie coming to Blu-Ray, DVD, On Demand and for Download June 7, 2011.
Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, and distributed by Warner Home Video, Green Lantern: Emerald Knights weaves six legendary stories of the Green Lantern Corps rich mythology around preparations for an attack by an ancient enemy. As the battle approaches, Hal Jordan mentors new recruit Arisia in the history of the Green Lantern Corps, telling tales of Avra, Kilowog, Abin Sur, Laira and Mogo. In the end, Arisia must rise to the occasion to help Hal, Sinestro and the entire Green Lantern Corps save the universe from the destructive forces of Krona.
Fillion has starred in several primetime television series, including Desperate Housewives, Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He has also developed a popular cult following as a pair of Joss Whedons heroic captains: Capt. Mal Reynolds in the space-western series Firefly and follow-up film, Serenity; and Captain Hammer in Whedons internet sensation Dr. Horribles Sing-Along Blog. Fillion returns to the DC Universe after his successful turn as Steve Trevor in the animated film Wonder Woman, having also performed voice work on Justice League, Robot Chicken, The Venture Bros., and several Halo video games.
The ever-genuine Fillion spent some time following his initial recording session to discuss comic book justice, the perils of space travel, his love of comic books and the origin story behind his famous Green Lantern t-shirt. Read on
QUESTION: Among the superhero role play games of your childhood, did you ever pretend you were the Green Lantern?
NATHAN FILLION: As a child, when you’re pretending you’re different super heroes, Green Lantern was the easiest because all you needed to light the fire in the imagination was the ring. Superman, you need a cape; Spiderman, you need a full face mask. That wasnt tough to come by in a winter town like where Im from, but theyre just too hot to wear in the summer. So to be Green Lantern, all you needed to do is suck a lifesaver down to the right size, and to make sure it’s a lime one slip it on your finger, and you were good.
QUESTION: What is it about Green Lantern that most appeals to you?
NATHAN FILLION: As a kid, what I liked about Green Lantern was that he could do anything anything you could think of. It’s like Wow, all I need is a giant mallet, or a catapult circa 1200s, and suddenly he had it. I just thought that would be pretty cool to have anything you could kind of imagine. Imagination was always a big thing for me.
QUESTION: You fit comfortably into animated super hero roles. Why do you think you keep getting chosen to play these comic book legends?
NATHAN FILLION: I will say that I’ve been very fortunate. I can’t tell you why people are willing to offer me the opportunity, but I can say how it pleases me because as a kid collecting comic books, I had a great time with the way it kind of lights the fire in the imagination.
I always thought I had an overdeveloped sense of justice. Now looking back on my comic book days, my world kind of was formed around comic book justice. I think I have a very strong sense of comic book justice. Maybe that has something to do with how you take on a role. I mean, I’m steeped in the history of these characters. I know it and I love it.
QUESTION: Between Firefly/Serenity and Green Lantern, you seem to spend a lot of acting time in space. Did you ever have desires to be an actual astronaut?
NATHAN FILLION: I fear space the same way I fear drowning. I would think it would be a little bit claustrophobic. Sure, you have the vastness of space, but yet you’re probably going to be in some kind of little miniature (capsule) and, you know, anything could go wrong. I mean. if you’re scuba diving, let’s say you’re 10 feet underwater if something goes terribly, terribly wrong, you’ve got 10 feet to swim to the surface, and you’re good. If you’re in space, you’re boned. That’s like being in a submarine at the bottom of the ocean. Uh-oh Oops. (he laughs) Things you don’t want to hear in space or in submarines: Oops.
QUESTION: Castle is a runaway hit. Youre a cover boy for national magazines with great regularity. Theres never been greater demand for Nathan Fillion. How do you stay humble through all this adoration?
NATHAN FILLION: I’ll tell you there sure is nothing like being an actor and having something to do every day. Get up 5:00 a.m. Ive got someplace to go and Ive got a place I need to be. Ive got stuff I gotta do. Ive got stories I need to tell. This career that I’ve chosen, I’m employed gainfully in it so Im living the dream every day. That’s a good feeling. It does good things for how you feel about your choices.
There was a period of time, I’ll say it was 1998 approximately, where I didn’t work for nearly a year. I was really questioning my judgment. What have I done? I’ve made a colossal error in judgment. I’m paying my rent on credit. What am I gonna do?
It’s a much, much nicer feeling to know that you’re doing something — that you’re playing some music that people want to hear. So I’m gonna play these notes you tell me if you like them and we’ll keep playing if you keep liking them. That’s a good feeling. It’s nice to walk down the street and have someone stop and politely say I love your show. Thats always great. As opposed to doing plays, where theres immediate feedback, you dont get that so much in television. So its really nice to hear. It doesnt get old.
QUESTION: Youre on the Castle set at least five days a week, upwards of 14 hours each day. Given all that work, what makes you take time on a Sunday of a holiday weekend to record the voice of an animated superhero?
NATHAN FILLION: I take the time to (voice characters in DCU films) exactly for the reason that it’s fun. I get a call saying Hey, how would you like to come on down to record Green Lantern? And Im asking back, Can we squeeze it in on a Sunday because that’s pretty much my only day off? I want to make it work because I love doing it. More than that, I love being part of this lore. These are great characters youve got Green Lantern, you have Superman, you have Batman, you have the Flash, all these wonderful pieces of American pop culture. And now I’ve got a little piece. I can say, Oh yeah, I was Green Lantern for a DVD movie. Not a lot of people can say that. Oh, Steve Trevor? Funny you should mention him. (he laughs) It may sound silly, but it means something to me.
QUESTION: You have been seen on the cover of Entertainment Weekly, walking around Comic-Con on a Saturday, at your initial Green Lantern recording session wearing a Green Lantern t-shirt. Did you own that shirt before being cast as Hal Jordan for Green Lantern: Emerald Knights?
NATHAN FILLION: Debbie Zoller is the head of my makeup department on Castle. She saw that fan-made Green Lantern trailer and thought the t-shirt would be an appropriate Christmas present. And I wholeheartedly agree with her. Ive been known to wear a few superhero shirts and where better than a Green Lantern recording session to wear it today? So thank you Debbie I told you it would come in handy someday!
Still photo of Nathan Fillion courtesy of Gary Miereanu.
Click here to view the trailer for the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature. Click here to view the press details for the forthcoming Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature home video release, including a rundown of bonus content and artwork.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature debuts June 7th, 2011 on Blu-ray disc and DVD from Warner Home Video. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
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Package Artwork From Upcoming “Green Lantern: Emerald Knights” Blu-Ray Release
Click on the thumbnails below to view exclusive images of the disc and package artwork for the upcoming Blu-ray release of the direct-to-video Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature. Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, the latest title under the popular DC Universe Animated Original Movie direct-to-video line released by Warner Home Video, debuts June 7th, 2011 on Blu-ray disc and DVD, along with OnDemand and Digital Download.
Click here to view the trailer for the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature. Click here to view the press details for the forthcoming Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature home video release, including a rundown of bonus content and artwork.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature debuts June 7th, 2011 on Blu-ray disc and DVD from Warner Home Video. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
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Earlier today, publisher DC Comics announced a historic initiative in renumbering of all DC Universe superhero titles and new plans for day-and-date digital distribution for all published comics. The press details are available below.
This year, change is in the air at DC Comics.
On Wednesday, August 31st, DC Comics will launch a historic renumbering of the entire DC Universe line of comic books with 52 first issues, including the release of Justice League by New York Times bestselling writer and DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns and bestselling artist and DC Comics Co-Publisher Jim Lee. The publication of Justice League issue 1 will launch day-and-date digital publishing for all these ongoing titles, making DC Comics the first of the two major American publishers to release all of its superhero comic book titles digitally the same day as in print.
DC Comics will only publish two comic books on August 31st: the final issue of this summers comic book mini-series Flashpoint and the first issue of Justice League by Johns and Lee, two of the most distinguished and popular contemporary comic book creators, who will be collaborating for the first time. Together they will offer a contemporary take on the origin of the comic book industrys premier superhero team.
In the hours, days and weeks to come, well have more news about the other titles. Tomorrow, well hear from Co-Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee about this momentous occasion.
This year, make history with us.
Further details, including the impact this announcement will make on non-DC Universe titles, are expected to be made over the coming weeks. Stay tuned for further relevant updates here at The World’s Finest.
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Cast And Crew Details For Upcoming “Green Lantern: Emerald Knights” Animated Title
The complete main cast and crew rundown for the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights direct-to-video animated feature, as listed in the official credits for the new DC Universe Animated Original Movie animated feature, are as follows below. Also below is an image from the film’s brief opening credits. Further extensive coverage on the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights release is forthcoming here on The World’s Finest.
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights
Nathan Fillion as Hal Jordan
Jason Isaacs as Sinestro
Elisabeth Moss as Arisia
Henry Rollins as Kilowog
Arnold Vosloo as Abin Sur
Tony Amendola as Kentor
Steve Blum as Kloba Vud
Grey Delisle as Ree’Yu
Kelly Hu as Laira
Maichael Jackson as Ganthet
Peter Jessop as Salaak
David Kaufman as Rubyn
Sunil Malhotra as Bolphunga’s Ship
Roddy Piper as Bolphunga
Andrea Romano as Abin Sur’s Ring
Jane Singer as Wachet
James Arnold Taylor as Tomar-Re
Bruce Thomas as Atrocitus
Mitchell Whitfield as Avra
Wade Williams as Deegan
Gwendoline Teo as Blu
The First Lantern
Written by Michael Green and Marc Guggenheim, Directed by Christopher Berkeley
Kilowog
Based on New Blood by Peter J. Tomasi and Chris Samnee
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, Directed by Lauren Montgomery
Mogo Doesn’t Socialize
Based on Mogo Doesn’t Socialize Illustrated by Dave Gibbons
Written by Dave Gibbons, Directed by Jay Oliva
Abin Sur
Based on Tygers Illustrated by Kevin O’Neill
Written by Geoff Johns, Directed by Christopher Berkeley
Emerald Knights
Story by Alan Burnett and Geoff Johns, Screenplay by Alan Burnett and Todd Casey, Directed by Lauren Montgomery
Laira
Based on What Price Honor? by Ruban Diaz and Travis Charest
Written by Eddie Berganza, Directed by Jay Oliva
Executive Producers Sam Register, Bruce Timm
Producers Donald De Line, Greg Berlanti
Producer Lauren Montgomery
Co-Producer Alan Burnett
Voice Direction Andrea Romano
Editor Margaret Hou
Music Christopher Drake
Storyboard Christopher Berkeley, Eric Canete, Christine Juhl Delk, Joaquim Dos Santos, Gary Hartle, Jay Oliva, Sean Song, Coan Stone, Keo Thongkham, Olga Ulanova, Alan Wan, Adam Van Wyk, Melchior Zwyer
Character Designers Dusty Abell, Jose Lopez, Joshua Middleton, Jerome Moore, Jay Oliva, Junpei Takayama
Animation Services – Studio4C
Click here to view the trailer for the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature. Click here to view the press details for the forthcoming Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature home video release, including a rundown of bonus content and artwork.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature debuts June 7th, 2011 on Blu-ray disc and DVD from Warner Home Video. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
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Cartoon Network Releases Schedule Details For “Young Justice” June 2011 Episodes
As confirmed earlier this week at The World’s Finest, Young Justice reruns are currently slated to air during the month of June 2011 on Cartoon Network, delaying any previously-scheduled new episodes. Cartoon Network has provided the following schedule details for Young Justice episodes slated to air during the month, and are available to view below.
Please note that beginning Friday, June 3rd, 2011, Young Justice moves to its new 6:00pm (ET) timeslot.
Friday, June 3rd, 2011 at 6:00pm (ET) – “#7 Denial”
When the team investigates the disappearance of Kent Nelson (formerly Doctor Fate), the scientific-minded Wally West is forced to confront his disbelief in magic while battling Abra Kadabra and Klarion the Witch Boy for the ultra-powerful helmet of fate.
Friday, June 10th, 2011 at 6:00pm (ET) – “#8 Downtime”
After a disastrous mission with the team, Aqualad returns to Atlantis to choose between a life on the surface world or one beneath the waves with the Aquagirl of his dreams. But other forces are at play, which may make Aqualad’s decision for him.
Friday, June 17th, 2011 at 6:00pm (ET) – “#9 Bereft”
The Team finds itself wandering the desert of Bialya with no memory of the last six months or of each other. Only Miss Martian can restore their minds and figure out what happened.
Friday, June 24th, 2011 at 6:00pm (ET) – “#1 Independence Day, Part One”
Justice League sidekicks Robin, Kid Flash, and Aqualad investigate a lab fire and end up finding a clone of Superman.
Friday, July 1st, 2011 at 6:00pm (ET) – “#2 Fireworks (Independence Day, Part Two)”
Robin, Kid Flash and Aqualad rescue Superboy from Cadmus.
Young Justice airs Fridays at 6:00pm (ET) on Cartoon Network.
Additionally, as previously reported and now confirmed by Cartoon Network, Batman: The Brave and The Bold is not currently scheduled to air during the month of June 2011. Stay tuned for further schedule updates and coverage on both Batman: The Brave and The Bold and Young Justice here soon at The World’s Finest.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment passed along the following new images from the upcoming video game release Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters. Hitting shelves on June 7th, 2011 for all major consoles, Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters ties into the upcoming Green Lantern theatrical film. Please click on the images below for a closer look at each.
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters Description:
In Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters, players will fill the role of gifted pilot Hal Jordan, the first human Green Lantern, and create an arsenal of ring constructs and take flight in outer space and beyond to restore intergalactic order. Players will use the Power Ring to build an array of weapons from green energy to defeat the Manhunters an evil android race bent on destroying the Green Lantern Corps. Packed with intergalactic missions, alien androids and out-of-this-world combat, Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is an action-adventure videogame that delivers the Green Lantern experience right into the hands of gamers.
From Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters will be available June 7th, 2011 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS. Stay tuned for further coverage on this upcoming video game here soon at The World’s Finest.
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New Episodes Of Both “Batman: The Brave And The Bold” And “Young Justice” Delayed
New episodes of Batman: The Brave and The Bold and Young Justice have been delayed, as confirmed by Cartoon Network. A block of new Batman: The Brave and The Bold episodes were set to air beginning this week, with the debut of “Scorn of the Star Sapphire!,” but now repeats will air instead. New episodes of Young Justice have also been pushed back.
New Batman: The Brave and The Bold episodes “Scorn of the Star Sapphire!” and “Time Out for Vengeance!” were originally set to debut this Friday and next, respectively. According to Cartoon Network, a rerun of “Mayhem of the Music Meister” will now air this coming Friday, May 27th, 2011 at 6:30pm (ET) instead followed by “The Color of Revenge!” at 7:00pm (ET). Additionally, as of next Friday, Batman: The Brave and The Bold is once again temporarily removed from the network’s schedule line-up.
In addition to new episodes being delayed, Young Justice will also move to a new timeslot beginning June 3rd, 2011. The series will now air at 6:00pm (ET) on Fridays, according to Cartoon Network. The episode “Denial” is now slated to air on Friday, June 3rd, 2011 at 6:00pm (ET) instead of the new episode “Targets.” “Denial” is then set to air on Friday, June 10th, 2011.
A 90-minute block of Young Justice episodes is still scheduled for Friday, May 27th, 2011, with “Infiltrator” airing 7:30pm (ET), “Drop Zone” at 8pm (ET), and “Downtime” at 8:30pm (ET).
Cartoon Network has not yet scheduled when the delayed new episodes of Batman: The Brave and The Bold and Young Justice will now air. To view the original May 2011 schedule for Batman: The Brave and The Bold, click here.
Stay tuned for further schedule updates, concerning both Batman: The Brave and The Bold and Young Justice, here soon at The World’s Finest.
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Warner Home Video Issues Press Release For “Justice League: Season Two” Blu-ray
Press Release:
JUSTICE LEAGUE: SEASON 2 COMING JULY 26 FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO
Two-disc collector set includes all 26 second-season episodes of popular Warner Bros. Animation series
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their DC Comics super hero comrades burst onto the scene in dazzling high definition as Justice League: Season 2 arrives on Blu-ray for the first time. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, the series 26-episode second season will be distributed on Blu-ray by Warner Home Video on July 26, 2011 for $39.99 SRP. Order due date is June 21,2011.Amping up the action, intrigue and epic storylines from its successful first season, Justice League: Season 2 crossed new boundaries in its portrayal of the greatest fighting force in the universe. Comprised of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl, the Justice League wages war with their own personal demons and internal issues of mistrust and insecurity, all the while battling a most heinous collection of villains led by Darkseid, Brainiac, Solomon Grundy, Amazo, Joker, Vandal Savage and more.
Justice League Season 2 was produced by Bruce Timm and James Tucker. The core voice cast features George Newbern (Superman), Kevin Conroy (Batman), Susan Eisenberg (Wonder Woman), Michael Rosenbaum (Flash), Phil LaMarr (Green Lantern) Carl Lumbly (Martian Manhunter) and Maria Canals Barrera (Hawkgirl).
The guest cast includes many topline actors from film and television, most notably Mark Hamill (Star Wars) as Joker, Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. (The F.B.I.) as Alfred, Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street) as Felix Faust, Powers Boothe (Deadwood, 24) as Gorilla Grodd, Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy) as both Clayface and Orion, Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond) as Lobo, Dennis Haysbert (24, The Unit) as Kilowog, Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan) as Metamorpho, Eric Roberts (Runaway Train) as Mongul and Robert Picardo (Stargate) as Amazo.
Justice League: Season 2 on Blu-ray boasts several interesting bonus features, including:
-All-New Featurette: The Justice Lords and Beyond An in-depth exploration of the alternate reality concept, the use of this physical theory in the DC Comics Universe and the alternate Earth created in the fan-favorite Justice League episode A Better World.
-Featurette: “Justice League: Declassified” Actor Phil LaMarr (the voice of John Stewart/Green Lantern) takes you behind the scenes with the show’s creative team.
-Easter Egg: “Not Too Savage” A never-before-seen deleted scene with an introduction by producer Bruce Timm.
-Commentary on Three Key Episodes: Twilight, Part II, A Better World, Part II and Starcrossed, Part III — Producers Bruce Timm and James Tucker, director Butch Lukic and the late writer/story editor Dwayne McDuffie provide fans with keen behind-the-scenes insight on three important episodes.
In terms of compelling stories, character development and enhanced humor, Justice Leagues second season took the series to another level and Warner Home Video is proud to finally give fans the opportunity to witness these exciting episodes in the true high definition available via Blu-ray, said Mary Ellen Thomas, WHV Executive Director of Family and Animation Marketing. This is a must-add to any collection.
BASICS
Street Date: July 26, 2011
Order Due Date: June 21, 2011
Languages: English
Audio: Dolby Surround Stereo
Color / Closed Captioned
Packaging Type: 2-disc Elite
Justice League: Season 2 Blu-ray
Price: $39.99 SRP / No MAP
UPC: 883929138760
About Warner Home Video:
With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc., commands the largest home entertainment distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video’s film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Video and New Line Cinema.
About DC Entertainment:
DC Entertainment, home to such iconic DC Comics properties asSuperman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash,MADMagazine,andFables, 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 superheroic characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing over 1,000 comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Comics is thelargest English-language publisher of comics in the world.
BATMAN, SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN, THE FLASH, GREEN LANTERN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and DC Comics.
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. In 2010, WBA unveiled three new theatrically released CG cartoon shorts that feature iconic Looney Tunes characters Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner, rendered in stereoscopic 3D. For television, WBA currently produces Batman: The Brave and the Bold, The Looney Tunes Show, MAD, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated and Young Justice for Cartoon Network, and will soon launch ThunderCats, Green Lantern: The Animated Series and more. 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).
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Justice League: Season Two arrives on Blu-ray July 26th, 2011. The two-disc set will retail for the suggested price of $39.99. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The World’s Finest.
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Elisabeth Moss Talks “Green Lantern: Emerald Knights” Feature, New Images And Video
The World’s Finest presents the latest in a series of studio-conducted interviews, provided by Warner Home Video, for the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights direct-to-video animated feature. Continue reading below for an interview actress Elisabeth Moss as she discusses the upcoming DC Universe Animated Original Movie title. Additionally, click on the two thumbnails images of Moss directly below for two interview clips of Moss talking about the role. Clicking on other thumbnail images will provide a closer look at each.
MAD MEN STAR ELISABETH MOSS GIVES VOICE TO ARISIA
IN GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD KNIGHTS
Actress gives feisty, smart performance as newest Green Lantern Corps recruit in
All-New DC Universe Animated Original Movie Coming June 7 to Blu-Ray, DVD
Mad Men star Elisabeth Moss returns to animation as the voice of new recruit Arisia in Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, the all-new DC Universe Animated Original Movie coming to Blu-Ray, DVD, On Demand and for Download June 7, 2011.
Long before she caught the TV viewing worlds attention as Peggy Olsson in AMCs hit series Mad Men, Moss stood before a microphone to give voice to characters in such landmark series as Batman: The Animated Series and Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs, as well as the animated holiday special Frosty Returns.
Moss continued working in animation with roles in series and specials like Freakazoid! and Its Spring Training, Charlie Brown! as her on-screen career began to blossom, eventually stepping away from voiceovers to act in a succession of popular series, most notably The West Wing, Invasion and Picket Fences.
Now Moss has undertaken the task of bringing to animated life Arisia, a young recruit forced into her first mission on just her third day as a Green Lantern. Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, and distributed by Warner Home Video, Green Lantern: Emerald Knights weaves six legendary stories of the Green Lantern Corps rich mythology around preparations for an attack by an ancient enemy. As the battle approaches, Hal Jordan (voiced by Castles Nathan Fillion) mentors Arisia in the history of the Green Lantern Corps, telling tales of Avra (the first Green Lantern) and several of Hals comrades including Kilowog, Abin Sur, Laira and Mogo. In the end, Arisia must rise to the occasion to help Hal, Sinestro and the entire Green Lantern Corps save the universe from the destructive forces of Krona.
Recording her lines on a day off from the Mad Men set, Moss had time for a few questions about her role, working in animation, and the importance of great footwear.
QUESTION: Whats the essence of Arisias story in Green Lantern: Emerald Knights?
ELISABETH MOSS: Its sort of Arisias first day on the job, so theres a huge learning curve for her. Shes just been basically plucked out of class on her home planet and thrown into this intergalactic police force just as the universe is under attack. So its all very overwhelming for her. But shes smart and courageous, so she rises to the occasion.
QUESTION: You get years to develop your character on shows like Mad Men and The West Wing. Was it difficult to have just one day in Arisias shoes?
ELISABETH MOSS: Well, I really love Arisias boots theyre very cool, I like their style so I like being in her shoes (she laughs). Animation is great because youre part of a large team effort. Im only required to provide my voice for a single character, and to act that role while the director and writers and animators create the entire story. So its fun to see that all come together, especially to see an animated sort-of version of yourself.
QUESTION: What was it about Arisia that attracted you to the character?
ELISABETH MOSS: I like that shes strong, and at the same time shes a pretty girl. But she really adapts well to her first day on the job, and she has a lot of responsibility. I think shes a nice, strong female character.
QUESTION: Youve been away from animation for many years. What prompted the return?
ELISABETH MOSS: It sounded like a cool thing to do, and it sounded like a lot of fun something great to do on a day off from Mad Men.
Ive always wanted to do more animation. I think its a really fun job; Obviously, it has a certain ease to it, but at the same time it can be difficult. Theres technical things that Im not very good at or that Im just learning, things about your voice and making clicking sounds and (using) the headphones but its fun to learn and its definitely something Id like to get to do more of.
QUESTION: Do you find animation is more liberating than on-screen acting?
ELISABETH MOSS: Whats liberating about animation is that you can show up in your jeans and t-shirt and not worry about make-up or hair style. You can show up in your pajamas if you want. Thats tremendously liberating, as opposed to going through three hours of hair and make-up before going before the camera for my day job. So its much more relaxing.
QUESTION: So youd like to do more voiceovers. Are you seeking any particular roles?
ELISABETH MOSS: Im not familiar enough with all the comic book characters to choose. Im just happy to be asked to do anything. I couldnt necessarily pick one I would just like to be involved with whatever somebody thought I was suitable for.
Click here to view the trailer for the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature. Click here to view the press details for the forthcoming Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature home video release, including a rundown of bonus content and artwork.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature debuts June 7th, 2011 on Blu-ray disc and DVD from Warner Home Video. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
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Cartoon Network Releases New Description For “Green Lantern: The Animated Series”
A new description for the upcoming Green Lantern: The Animated Series has been made available from Cartoon Network. The new CGI-animated series features actor Josh Keaton (The Spectacular Spider-Man) in the title role of Green Lantern Hal Jordan, and will feature a heavy focus on the Green Lantern Corps mythos. Continue below for the new synopsis.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Coming to Cartoon Network this Fall
As Earth’s Green Lantern, Hal Jordan is used to being in dangerous situations – but he’s never faced anything like this! Set at the farthest reaches of deep space, Green Lantern: The Animated Series finds Hal on the Guardian Frontier, where he must face down an invasion from the Red Lantern Corps. Powered by pure rage, the evil Red Lanterns have sworn to destroy the Green Lantern Corps and everything they stand for.
Watch the new series this fall on Cartoon Network.
Based upon the DC Comics super hero, Green Lantern: The Animated Series is an all-new CG animated action series from Warner Bros Animation and overseen by world-renowned producer, artist and animator Bruce Timm. Warner Bros Animation and DC Entertainment are expected to debut footage from the highly-anticipated animated series this summer.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment passed along the following Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters character render images and a trailer for the Nintendo 3DS version of the Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters video game. Hitting shelves on June 7th, 2011 for all major consoles, Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters ties into the upcoming Green Lantern theatrical film. Please click on the images below for a closer look. Click on the first thumbnail image below to view the trailer in the High-Definition Quicktime format.
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters Description:
In Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters, players will fill the role of gifted pilot Hal Jordan, the first human Green Lantern, and create an arsenal of ring constructs and take flight in outer space and beyond to restore intergalactic order. Players will use the Power Ring to build an array of weapons from green energy to defeat the Manhunters an evil android race bent on destroying the Green Lantern Corps. Packed with intergalactic missions, alien androids and out-of-this-world combat, Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is an action-adventure videogame that delivers the Green Lantern experience right into the hands of gamers.
From Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters will be available June 7th, 2011 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS. Stay tuned for further coverage on this upcoming video game here soon at The World’s Finest.
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