New “Green Lantern: Emerald Knights” Image And Description, Trailer Released
Below is the official trailer for the upcoming Green Lantern: Emerald Knight direct-to-video animated feature from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line. In addition, Warner Home Video has also released a new image from the upcoming title, also available below. Please click on the first image below to view the trailer, which was previously an exclusive to another media outlet, available in the Quicktime High-Definition format. A description of the feature is also available below.
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Green Lantern: Emerald Knights is an all-new DC Universe Animated Original Movie that weaves six interlocking 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 Nathan Fillion, Castle) mentors new recruit Arisia (Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men) in the history of the Green Lantern Corps, telling tales of Avra (the first Green Lantern) and several of Hals comrades including Abin Sur, Kilowog, 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. Penned by comic book luminaries Geoff Johns, Dave Gibbons, Peter J. Tomasi, Eddie Berganza, Alan Burnett, Todd Casey and Michael Green & Marc Guggenheim, Green Lantern: Emerald Knights will be distributed June 7 by Warner Home Video as part of the build up to the release of the highly anticipated live action film, Green Lantern, in theatres June 17.
Click here to view the official Green Lantern: Emerald Knights press release, including details on the title’s home video release and creative team.
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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“Batman: The Brave And The Bold” Cartoon Network, Teletoon Schedule Details
Cartoon Network has released schedule details, including the return of Batman: The Brave and The Bold episodes to the American network line-up. Batman: The Brave and The Bold is slated to return to Cartoon Network beginning March 25th, 2011 at 6:30pm (ET), the new regular timeslot for the series. Schedule details for upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold episodes on Cartoon Network are available below.
Friday, March 25th, 2011 at 6:30pm (ET) – “The Battle of the Super-Heroes!”
Friday, April 1st, 2011 at 6:30pm (ET) – “Bat-Mite Presents: Batman’s Strangest Cases!”
“The Battle of the Super-Heroes!” is written by Steven Melching and directed by Ben Jones and features an appearance by Superman, voiced by Roger Rose. “Bat-Mite Presents: Batman’s Strangest Cases!” is also directed by Ben Jones and written by Paul Dini. “The Battle of the Super-Heroes!” is listed as Episode 305 and “Bat-Mite Presents: Batman’s Strangest Cases!” as Episode 225.
Please note schedule details are subject to change without notice. Batman: The Brave and The Bold airs every Friday at 6:30pm (ET) on Cartoon Network beginning Friday, March 25th, 2011.
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 March 2011, including a new-to-the-network episodes of the acclaimed cartoon. Please note the episode details listed below are provided by Teletoon.
Friday, March 4th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET) – “Requiem for a Scarlet Speedster!”
Barry Allen has long been presumed dead and his “ghost” has been haunting Jay Garrick and Kid Flash. When Batman sees it to, they realize he’s not dead — he’s been kidnapped by Reverse Flash!
Friday, March 11th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET)- “The Siege of Starro, Part Two!”
Star Conqueror may be defeated, but Faceless Hunter is not! The alien warrior manipulates B’Wana Beast, forcing him to combine the tiny starros into one massive beast he plans to use to destroy the planet! But Batman has his own back-up — the Metal Men!
Please note Batman: The Brave and The Bold will be pre-empted on Friday, March 18th, 2011 and Friday, March 25th, 2011 due to special holiday programming on Teletoon. 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.
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Details For Upcoming New “Young Justice” Episodes Debuting In March 2011
Cartoon Network has released early schedule details for the March 2011 installments of Young Justice, the new animated series from Warner Bros. Animation. Young Justice is airs Fridays at 7:00pm (ET) on Cartoon Network, with special encore presentations airing Sundays at 8:00pm (ET). The schedule break-down is as follows below, along with episode-specific details.
Friday, March 4th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET)
Young Justice – “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 at play may make Aqualad’s decision for him.
Friday, March 11th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET)
Young Justice – “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, but is she too late to save Superboy?
Friday, March 18th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET)
Young Justice – “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, March 25th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET)
Young Justice – “Fireworks (Independence Day, Part Two)”
Robin, Kid Flash and Aqualad rescue Superboy from Cadmus.
Please note that Young Justice will be pre-empted on Friday, April 1st, 2011, due to special programming, but will return Friday, April 8th, 2010 at 7:00pm (ET) with an as-of-yet undetermined episode. Young Justice airs on Cartoon Network every Friday at 7:00pm (ET), with the network airing special encore presentations the following Sunday at 8:00pm (ET). Stay tuned for further coverage on Young Justice here soon at The World’s Finest.
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Upcoming “Batman Beyond” Episodes Scheduled To Air On The Hub Network
Details for upcoming episodes of the classic Batman Beyond animated series scheduled to debut on The Hub have been released. The Hub network is the rebranded name of the late Discovery Kids channel. Below is the schedule of classic Batman Beyond episodes slated to air on the network over the next two weeks.
Saturday, February 26th, 2011
Batman Beyond
1:00pm (ET) “Spellbound”
1:30pm (ET) “Shriek”
Monday, February 28th, 2011
Batman Beyond
7:30am (ET) – “Out of the Past”
5:30pm (ET) – “Out of the Past”
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Batman Beyond
7:30am (ET) – “Speak No Evil”
5:30pm (ET) – “Speak No Evil”
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
Batman Beyond
7:30am (ET) – “Inqueling”
5:30pm (ET) – “Inqueling”
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Batman Beyond
7:30am (ET) – “Unmasked”
5:30pm (ET) – “Unmasked”
Saturday, March 5th, 2011
Batman Beyond
1:00pm (ET) “Ascension”
1:30pm (ET) “Joyride”
Monday, March 7th, 2011
Batman Beyond
7:30am (ET) – “The Call, Part One”
5:30pm (ET) – “The Call, Part One”
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Batman Beyond
7:30am (ET) – “The Call, Part Two”
5:30pm (ET) – “The Call, Part Two”
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
Batman Beyond
7:30am (ET) – “Rebirth, Part One”
5:30pm (ET) – “Rebirth, Part One”
Thursday, March 10th, 2011
Batman Beyond
7:30am (ET) – “Rebirth, Part Two”
5:30pm (ET) – “Rebirth, Part Two”
Saturday, March 12th, 2011
Batman Beyond
1:00pm (ET) “Splicers”
1:30pm (ET) “Earth Mover”
The Hub, a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc., features original programming as well as content from Discovery’s library of children’s educational programming; from Hasbro’s portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, specials and game shows, with the network extending its content through a robust and engaging online presence. The Hub launched on Sunday, October 10th, 2010, reaching approximately 60 million U.S. households.
Click here to view the Batman Beyond subsite located here at The World’s Finest. Additionally, a review for the recent Batman Beyond: The Complete Series home video title released in November 2010, with exclusive images, can also be found at The World’s Finest Batman Beyond subsite. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
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“Batman: The Brave And The Bold – The Videogame” Moves Over 100,000 Units
Batman: The Brave and The Bold – The Videogame, released September 2010 for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS consoles, has moved over 100,000 units worldwide in its first six months of sales. According to independent research and available data, the Nintendo Wii Batman: The Brave and The Bold – The Videogame release has managed consistent sales since its debut six months ago.
Batman: The Brave and The Bold – The Videogame Nintendo Wii edition moved almost 50,000 units worldwide in its first month, afterward able to sustain roughly 10,000 units moved on a monthly basis. While not a major hit, it has been showing respectable legs in the following weeks. In just North America alone, Batman: The Brave and The Bold – The Videogame has moved nearly 70,000 units since its release.
In the game, players embark on an exciting journey through crime-filled alleys, alien planets, abandoned underground cities and mysterious laboratories. Further lending to the authentic cartoon feel of the game is the inclusion of Batmans iconic gadgets such as Batarangs and his Grapnel Gun. Players can choose from iconic characters Robin, Green Lantern, Blue Beetle, along with drop-in heroes such as Aquaman to help solve puzzles and fight foes. Also, those who own both the Wii and Nintendo DS versions can connect the two systems and unlock Bat-Mite as a playable character.
To view content from Batman: The Brave and The Bold – The Videgame, please click here for more. Content includes images, trailer, a review, and much more. Additionally, stay tuned here at The World’s Finest for further Batman: The Brave and The Bold updates, including details on upcoming episodes and much more.
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Warner Home Entertainment and The World’s Finest has teamed up to giveaway five Blu-ray editions of the highly-anticipated All-Star Superman direct-to-video animated feature, now available everywhere. To enter, simply send an email to bbeyond@yahoo.com including your name, mailing address and phone number. Additionally, please label the email “All-Star Superman contest.” The contest runs from 12:00am (ET) February 15th, 2011 to 12:00am (ET) February 23rd, 2011. Only the winners will be contacted upon closure of the contest and recipients selected. Please note this contest is open to Canadian residents only.
In All-Star Superman, the Man of Steel rescues an ill-fated mission to the Sun (sabotaged by Lex Luthor) and, in the process, is oversaturated by radiation which accelerates his cell degeneration. Sensing even he will be unable to cheat death, Superman ventures into new realms finally revealing his secret to Lois, confronting Lex Luthors perspective of humanity, and attempting to ensure Earths safety before his own impending end with one final, selfless act.
The celebrity-packed voice cast is headed by James Denton (Desperate Housewives) as Superman, Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) as Lois Lane, and Anthony LaPaglia (Without A Trace) as Lex Luthor. The stellar cast includes seven-time Emmy Award winner Ed Asner (Up) as Perry White, Golden Globe winner Frances Conroy Six Feet Under) as Ma Kent, Matthew Gray Gubler (Criminal Minds) as Jimmy Olsenand Linda Cardellini (ER) as Nasty. Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy), Catherine Cavadini (The Powerpuff Girls), Finola Hughes (General Hospital), Alexis Denisof (Angel), Obba Babatunde (That Thing You Do!), Michael Gough (Batman) and John DiMaggio (Futurama) round out the voice cast.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video All-Star Superman animated feature is now available from Warner Home Video.
“Justice League Unlimited,” “All-Star Superman” Writer Dwayne McDuffie Passes Away
The World’s Finest has learned that animation producer, writer, editor, and comic industry vet Dwayne McDuffie has passed away. He was 49 years old. McDuffie died Monday, February 21st, 2011, a day after his birthday, due to complications after undergoing emergency heart surgery at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, said Gary Miereanu, a publicist for Warner Home Video.
McDuffie is remembered for his work with Milestone Media, classic animated television programs including Justice League Unlimited, Static Shock, among many, many others. His most recent projects included the animated series Ben 10 and the just-released All-Star Superman direct-to-video animated feature. A highly influential creator in his field, his work was noted by many others as the high mark to which they aspire to.
McDuffie recently attended the Paley Center Los Angeles premiere of All-Star Superman, which was held last week, and was active across his website and social media accounts as of this past weekend. All-Star Superman, which was officially released today, was his latest long-form animation project, though he had at least two others in various stages of development.
This news has hit both his colleagues and the fan community tremendously hard. Other media outlets have also picked up this tragic story. Dwayne McDuffie is survived by his wife.
The World’s Finest would like to express our deepest condolences to his friends and family.
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“All-Star Superman” Animated Feature Now Available From Warner Home Video
The all-new direct-to-video All-Star Superman animated feature from Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation is now available to own on Blu-ray, Two-Disc Special Edition DVD, and Single-Disc DVD. Warner Home Video distributes the direct-to-video animated feature, which is also available on Pay-Per-View, OnDemand and for legal day and date download. The Blu-ray release for All-Star Superman features exclusive extras, including a commentary with Grant Morrison and Bruce Timm. The cover artwork for the separate home video releases are available below.
Further information on this latest DC Universe Animated Original Movie title can be found by clicking the images above. Click on the links below to discuss both the new All-Star Superman animated feature and its respective DVD and Blu-ray home video releases.
–All-Star Superman Feature Talkback (Spoilers)
–All-Star Superman DVD/Blu-ray Talkback (Spoilers)
Please continue to the The World’s Finest All-Star Superman subsite for further details on the newly-available direct-to-video animated feature release. Click here to view the trailer and clips from the All-Star Superman direct-to-video animated feature.
Continuing, the All-Star Superman home video release also includes a look at the next DC Universe Animated Original Movie title, Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, which Warner Home Video officially announced earlier this month. Click here for the details. The Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature is slated to hit Blu-ray and DVD June 7th, 2011.
In further All-Star Superman news, Warner Home Entertainment and The World’s Finest has teamed up to giveaway five Blu-ray editions of the highly-anticipated All-Star Superman direct-to-video animated feature, now available everywhere. To enter, simply send an email to bbeyond@yahoo.com including your name, mailing address and phone number. Additionally, please label the email “All-Star Superman contest.” The contest runs from 12:00am (ET) February 15th, 2011 to 12:00am (ET) February 23rd, 2011. Only the winners will be contacted upon closure of the contest and recipients selected. Please note this contest is open to Canadian residents only.
In All-Star Superman, the Man of Steel rescues an ill-fated mission to the Sun (sabotaged by Lex Luthor) and, in the process, is oversaturated by radiation which accelerates his cell degeneration. Sensing even he will be unable to cheat death, Superman ventures into new realms finally revealing his secret to Lois, confronting Lex Luthors perspective of humanity, and attempting to ensure Earths safety before his own impending end with one final, selfless act.
The celebrity-packed voice cast is headed by James Denton (Desperate Housewives) as Superman, Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) as Lois Lane, and Anthony LaPaglia (Without A Trace) as Lex Luthor. The stellar cast includes seven-time Emmy Award winner Ed Asner (Up) as Perry White, Golden Globe winner Frances Conroy Six Feet Under) as Ma Kent, Matthew Gray Gubler (Criminal Minds) as Jimmy Olsenand Linda Cardellini (ER) as Nasty. Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy), Catherine Cavadini (The Powerpuff Girls), Finola Hughes (General Hospital), Alexis Denisof (Angel), Obba Babatunde (That Thing You Do!), Michael Gough (Batman) and John DiMaggio (Futurama) round out the voice cast.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video All-Star Superman animated feature is now available from Warner Home Video.
Cartoon Network’s “Young Justice” Animated Series Continues High Ratings Run
Cartoon Network’s latest addition to its Friday night line-up is drawing in solid ratings according to data released by Nielsen Media Research and Turner Broadcasting System. Since its debut in November 2010, and the regular airings that started in January 2011, Young Justice has been pulling in consistent and solid numbers. The official press details can be found below.
For the second week of February 2011, Cartoon Network earned solid delivery gains vs. the same week last year among kids 9-14. Compared to the 2010 time period, average early evening prime time kids 9-14 delivery (378,000) by 7%.
Friday nights animated action-adventure programming (7-9 p.m.) propelled Cartoon Network to the #1 destination on all television among boys 9-14, showing double and triple-digit delivery increases with all key kids and boys demos: overall kids 6-11 delivery (619,000) grew by 29%, kids 2-11 delivery (863,000) grew by 10%, kids 9-14 delivery (585,000) grew by 81%, boys 6-11 delivery (526,000) grew by 46%, boys 2-11 delivery (669,000) grew by 29% and boys 9-14 delivery (507,000) grew by 103%.
Young Justice (7 p.m.)kids 6-11 delivery (629,000) grew by 17%, kids 2-11 delivery (910,000) grew by 4%, kids 9-14 delivery (576,000) grew by 71%.
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (7:30 p.m.)kids 6-11 delivery (660,000) grew by 44%, kids 2-11 delivery (959,000) grew by 24%, kids 9-14 delivery (596,000) grew by106%.
Generator Rex (8 p.m.)kids 9-14 delivery (499,000) grew by 58%, boys 9-14 delivery (427,000) grew by 71%.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (8:30 p.m.)kids 6-11 delivery (708,000) grew by 58%, kids 9-14 delivery (668,000) grew by 89%, boys 6-11 delivery (596,000) grew by 63%, boys 9-14 delivery (593,000) grew by 99%
Young Justice airs on Cartoon Network every Friday at 7:00pm (ET), with the network airing special encore presentations the following Sunday at 8:00pm (ET). Young Justice will be pre-empted this week due to special event programming on Cartoon Network. Stay tuned for further coverage on Young Justice here soon at The World’s Finest.
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Warner Home Entertainment and The World’s Finest has teamed up to giveaway five Blu-ray editions of the highly-anticipated All-Star Superman direct-to-video animated feature, available everywhere February 22nd, 2011. To enter, simply send an email to bbeyond@yahoo.com including your name, mailing address and phone number. Additionally, please label the email “All-Star Superman contest.” The contest runs from 12:00am (ET) February 15th, 2011 to 12:00am (ET) February 23rd, 2011. Only the winners will be contacted upon closure of the contest and recipients selected. Please note this contest is open to Canadian residents only.
In All-Star Superman, the Man of Steel rescues an ill-fated mission to the Sun (sabotaged by Lex Luthor) and, in the process, is oversaturated by radiation which accelerates his cell degeneration. Sensing even he will be unable to cheat death, Superman ventures into new realms finally revealing his secret to Lois, confronting Lex Luthors perspective of humanity, and attempting to ensure Earths safety before his own impending end with one final, selfless act.
The celebrity-packed voice cast is headed by James Denton (Desperate Housewives) as Superman, Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) as Lois Lane, and Anthony LaPaglia (Without A Trace) as Lex Luthor. The stellar cast includes seven-time Emmy Award winner Ed Asner (Up) as Perry White, Golden Globe winner Frances Conroy Six Feet Under) as Ma Kent, Matthew Gray Gubler (Criminal Minds) as Jimmy Olsenand Linda Cardellini (ER) as Nasty. Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy), Catherine Cavadini (The Powerpuff Girls), Finola Hughes (General Hospital), Alexis Denisof (Angel), Obba Babatunde (That Thing You Do!), Michael Gough (Batman) and John DiMaggio (Futurama) round out the voice cast.
All-Star Superman, the latest entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies, arrives February 22, 2011 from Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation. The highly-anticipated, full-length film will be distributed by Warner Home Video Canada as a Blu-Ray Combo Pack and 2-Disc Special Edition DVD, as well as single disc DVD. The film will also be available On Demand and for Download.
New Video Clip, Images, Details For Upcoming All-New “Young Justice” Episode
Cartoon Network has passed along the episode synopsis, a video clip, and a collection of images from the upcoming all-new Young Justice episode “Denial.” The new Young Justice episode is scheduled to air Friday, February 18th, 2010 at 7:00pm (ET) on Cartoon Network. Click on the thumbnails below to view the complete library of hi-res images and the Quicktime-format video clip. Please note the first thumbnail links to the aforementioned Quicktime video clip. The official episode description is also provided below.
Images:
YOUNG JUSTICE
“Denial”
Friday, February 18th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. on Cartoon Network
Synopsis:
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.
Photo credit – Young Justice Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Young Justice and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and DC Comics.
Young Justice airs on Cartoon Network every Friday at 7:00pm (ET), with the network airing special encore presentations the following Sunday at 8:00pm (ET). Stay tuned for further coverage on Young Justice here soon at The World’s Finest.
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Warner Home Entertainment and The World’s Finest has teamed up to giveaway five Blu-ray editions of the highly-anticipated All-Star Superman direct-to-video animated feature, available everywhere February 22nd, 2011. To enter, simply send an email to bbeyond@yahoo.com including your name, mailing address and phone number. Additionally, please label the email “All-Star Superman contest.” The contest runs from 12:00am (ET) February 15th, 2011 to 12:00am (ET) February 23rd, 2011. Only the winners will be contacted upon closure of the contest and recipients selected. Please note this contest is open to Canadian residents only.
In All-Star Superman, the Man of Steel rescues an ill-fated mission to the Sun (sabotaged by Lex Luthor) and, in the process, is oversaturated by radiation which accelerates his cell degeneration. Sensing even he will be unable to cheat death, Superman ventures into new realms finally revealing his secret to Lois, confronting Lex Luthors perspective of humanity, and attempting to ensure Earths safety before his own impending end with one final, selfless act.
The celebrity-packed voice cast is headed by James Denton (Desperate Housewives) as Superman, Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) as Lois Lane, and Anthony LaPaglia (Without A Trace) as Lex Luthor. The stellar cast includes seven-time Emmy Award winner Ed Asner (Up) as Perry White, Golden Globe winner Frances Conroy Six Feet Under) as Ma Kent, Matthew Gray Gubler (Criminal Minds) as Jimmy Olsenand Linda Cardellini (ER) as Nasty. Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy), Catherine Cavadini (The Powerpuff Girls), Finola Hughes (General Hospital), Alexis Denisof (Angel), Obba Babatunde (That Thing You Do!), Michael Gough (Batman) and John DiMaggio (Futurama) round out the voice cast.
All-Star Superman, the latest entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies, arrives February 22, 2011 from Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation. The highly-anticipated, full-length film will be distributed by Warner Home Video Canada as a Blu-Ray Combo Pack and 2-Disc Special Edition DVD, as well as single disc DVD. The film will also be available On Demand and for Download.
Warner Home Video Releases Clip From “All-Star Superman” Animated Feature
A recently released video clip from the upcoming All-Star Superman animated feature, adapting the acclaimed series of the same name, has been made available by Warner Home Video. Click on the first thumbnail below to view the clip, in the Quicktime format.
Click here to view a clip from “All-Star Superman”
Click here for The World’s Finest review of the All-Star Superman animated feature and Blu-ray disc release. Click here to view the trailer for the All-Star Superman animated feature and click here to view the All-Star Superman subsite.
In further All-Star Superman news, Warner Home Entertainment and The World’s Finest has teamed up to giveaway five Blu-ray editions of the highly-anticipated All-Star Superman direct-to-video animated feature, available everywhere February 22nd, 2011. To enter, simply send an email to bbeyond@yahoo.com including your name, mailing address and phone number. Additionally, please label the email “All-Star Superman contest.” The contest runs from 12:00am (ET) February 15th, 2011 to 12:00am (ET) February 23rd, 2011. Only the winners will be contacted upon closure of the contest and recipients selected. Please note this contest is open to Canadian residents only.
In All-Star Superman, the Man of Steel rescues an ill-fated mission to the Sun (sabotaged by Lex Luthor) and, in the process, is oversaturated by radiation which accelerates his cell degeneration. Sensing even he will be unable to cheat death, Superman ventures into new realms finally revealing his secret to Lois, confronting Lex Luthors perspective of humanity, and attempting to ensure Earths safety before his own impending end with one final, selfless act.
The celebrity-packed voice cast is headed by James Denton (Desperate Housewives) as Superman, Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) as Lois Lane, and Anthony LaPaglia (Without A Trace) as Lex Luthor. The stellar cast includes seven-time Emmy Award winner Ed Asner (Up) as Perry White, Golden Globe winner Frances Conroy Six Feet Under) as Ma Kent, Matthew Gray Gubler (Criminal Minds) as Jimmy Olsenand Linda Cardellini (ER) as Nasty. Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy), Catherine Cavadini (The Powerpuff Girls), Finola Hughes (General Hospital), Alexis Denisof (Angel), Obba Babatunde (That Thing You Do!), Michael Gough (Batman) and John DiMaggio (Futurama) round out the voice cast.
All-Star Superman, the latest entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies, arrives February 22, 2011 from Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation. The highly-anticipated, full-length film will be distributed by Warner Home Video Canada as a Blu-Ray Combo Pack and 2-Disc Special Edition DVD, as well as single disc DVD. The film will also be available On Demand and for Download.
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World’s Finest Online: A Comprehensive Guide to the DCAU
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