MPAA Officially Passes PG Rating For “Green Lantern: Emerald Knights” Feature
Unlike the previous Green Lantern: First Flight title in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies direct-to-video feature line – a co-production between Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation – the MPAA has officially handed down a PG rating to the upcoming Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature. This is the first Green Lantern direct-to-video feature to receive a PG rating, and second after All-Star Superman in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies to receive the rating. Official details on the rating is featured below.
TITLE: Green Lantern: Emerald Knights
RATING: PG
REASON: Rated PG for sci-fi action violence throughout, and for some language.
COMPANY: Warner Premiere
A preview for the upcoming Green Lantern: Emerald Knights direct-to-animated feature will be including on the All-Star Superman home video release, due to hit shelves February 22nd, 2011 on Blu-ray and DVD. Click here to view the trailer for the forthcoming All-Star Superman animated feature. Stay tuned for further updates on this direct-to-video animated feature in the coming weeks, and click here to view other titles in the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
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Cartoon Network, DC Comics Release New Image For Upcoming “Young Justice”
An all-new image from the upcoming Young Justice episode “Happy Harbor,” currently scheduled to debut at 7:00pm (ET) on January 21st, 2001, has been made available through DC Comics and Cartoon Network. The image highlights the character Miss Martian, who was introduced in the two-part “Independence Day” Young Justice series opener. Click on the thumbnail below for a closer look at the image.
Cartoon Network has released the following details for the episode:
January 21st, 2010 at 7:00pm (ET)
Young Justice – “Welcome to Happy Harbor”
Young Justice mistakenly think the evil Mister Twister is actually Red Tornado “testing” them.
Young Justice airs on Cartoon Network every Friday at 7:00pm (ET), with the network currently re-airing the two-part “Independence Day” episode with the conclusion airing this week. Cartoon Network will also encore episode broadcasts the following Sunday at 8:00pm (ET). Click here to read a review of the Young Justice “Independence Day” series opener published here at The World’s Finest, with additional images and video available to view here. Stay tuned for further coverage on Young Justice here soon at The World’s Finest.
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New Image Released For Upcoming “Batman: The Brave And The Bold” Episode
An all-new image from the upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold episode “Batmite Presents: Batman’s Strangest Cases,” which currently does not have an airdate, has been made available through DC Comics and Cartoon Network. The image highlights a sequence from the episode based on a classic Mad Magazine Batman parody. Click on the thumbnail below for a closer look at the image.
Batman: The Brave and The Bold is currently off the Cartoon Network programming schedule for the month of January 2011, but it is expected to return shortly with a collection of new episodes. The new animated series Young Justice is airing in the Friday 7:00pm (ET) timeslot on Cartoon Network, once occupied by Batman: The Brave and The Bold, for the foreseeable future as confirmed by a representative for Cartoon Network. Young Justice debuts in its regular timeslot tonight with further details available here.
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Updated “Batman: The Brave And The Bold – Season One, Part Two” DVD Artwork
Package artwork for the upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold – Season One, Part Two DVD home video release, including a first look at the back cover and new look at the front cover, has been released by Warner Home Video. Batman: The Brave and The Bold – Season One, Part Two is set to hit shelves March 15th, 2011. Please click on the thumbnails below for a closer look at the images.
Click here to view the press release from Warner Home Video for the Batman: The Brave and The Bold – Season One, Part Two home video release. Stay tuned for further images and content from this release coming soon.
In related Batman: The Brave and The Bold news, musician “Weird Al” Yankovic will make an appearance in the forthcoming episode “Bat-Mite Presents: Batman’s Strangest Cases.” Stay tuned for further Batman: The Brave and The Bold updates here soon at The World’s Finest, including exclusive content and much more!
Loeb Discusses Recent “Superman/Batman: Apocalypse” Animated Feature Title
The World’s Finest caught up with famed comic and television writer Jeph Loeb for a quick Q & A to share his thoughts on the recent direct-to-video Superman/Batman: Apocalypse animated feature released under the DC Universe Animated Original Movie banner by Warner Home Video. The Superman/Batman: Apocalypse animated feature arrived on home video in September 2010. The animated feature adapted the six-issue “Supergirl” story arc, originally written by Loeb, from the Superman/Batman comic series currently published by DC Comics. The story features Superman and Batman discovering that Superman’s cousin Kara has survived the destruction of Krypton.
The Worlds Finest: So, any thoughts on the Superman/Batman: Apocalypse movie in general?
Jeph Loeb: It’s awesome. Bruce Timm and his entire team took our story and really brought it to (animated) life. Great voice work, beautiful scope, and a huge adventure which is an enormous compliment to the original.
WF: Many fans praised how close it stuck to Michael Turner’s designs. How do you think they did in that respect? Did they nail his style better as compared to the work of Ed McGuinness in Superman/Batman: Public Enemies?
JL: Seeing Mike’s work move for the first time was incredibly bittersweet. It’s very true to his spirit, but reminded me of how much I miss him. Ours was a real partnership and he’d have been very proud to see his style used with such care. If I have one regret about the piece was that they didn’t, for whatever reason, dedicate the film to him.
As to comparing it to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, it’s entirely different. Ed’s look worked for that story in the same way that Mike’s worked for this one. I wrote two very different stories that were meant to capture the best of each artist. But it was their gifts that made the stories sing.
WF: In terms of story, was there anything you wish they kept in? Surprised by any of the changes made? In general, pleased with what Tab Murphy did with your work?
JL: As it was with Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, I’m equally surprised and delighted by how much remains. There are entire sequences, passages of dialogue, action and dramatic moments that were taken directly from the comic and brought to the screen. Tab had a gigantic task and it works wonderfully.
WF: This is the second Superman/Batman story penned by you to be adapted. What do you think attracts the DC animation crew to adapt your stories? Do you hope they’ll continue down this path?
JL: It’s very flattering of course. The original intent of the series was to be an entry point to the DC Universe — to show off the cool factor that could be mined there. I’d love to see the next story, “Absolute Power” with Carlos Pacheco brought to the screen and then, finish it off with “Vengeance” with the Maximums with Ed McGuinness! That’d be outrageously great!
WF:Any thoughts on the studio’s decision to go with the name “Apocalypse” instead of “The Girl from Krypton” (or “Supergirl,” as titled in the collection)? Do you think the title does disservice to the story?
JL: That’s a marketing thing. If more people got to see how inspiring Mike Turner’s gifts were by changing the name, so be it. That’s what really matters to me.
WF: A big seller already from Warner Home Video, any final words for those fans who still haven’t made the jump to pick up Superman/Batman: Apocalypse?
JL: It’s a terrific story that brings Supergirl back to the DCU and gives you just a hint of the magic that was Mike Turner. Enjoy!
The World’s Finest would like to thank Jeph Loeb for his participation!
A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is now available to own on Blu-ray and DVD. Click on the artwork above for further details on the animated title. The next title under the DC Universe Animated Original Movie banner, the direct-to-video All-Star Superman animated feature, debuts February 22nd, 2010 on DVD and Blu-ray disc.
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New Image For “All-Star Superman” Direct-To-Video Animated Feature Released
An all-new image from the upcoming All-Star Superman animated feature, adapting the acclaimed series of the same name, has been made available through DC Comics and Warner Home Video. Click on the thumbnail below for a closer look at the image.
Click here to view the trailer for the All-Star Superman animated feature, and click here to view the press release for the forthcoming animated feature. Click here for a breakdown of the seperate home video releases for All-Star Superman, including hi-res artwork for each edition.
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 debuts February 22nd, 2011 on DVD and Blu-ray disc from Warner Home Video. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
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“Justice League,” “Batman: The Brave And The Bold” For Teletoon January 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 January 2011, with new-to-the-network episodes of Batman: The Brave and The Bold slated to debut during all month. Please note the episode details listed below are provided by Teletoon.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET)- “Super-Batman of Planet X!”
Batman lands on this distant planet Zurr En Arrh and finds a doppleganger Batman. Together they battle the mad genius Rhotul, who soon learns Batman’s super weakness.
Friday, January 14th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET) – “The Power of Shazam!”
Batman teams with Captain Marvel, the superhero alter ego of the young Billy Batson, to battle Dr. Sivana and Black Adam, who wish to usurp the magic of Shazam that gives Billy his power.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET) – “Chill of the Night!”
The Spectre and The Phantom Stranger observe Batman as he uncovers the mystery of who killed his parents and travels back in time to team up with his own father.
Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET) – “Gorillas in our Midst!”
Gorilla Grodd and his super secret ape alliance replace Gotham’s entire human population with gorillas. Batman teams with Detective Chimp, B’Wana Beast and Vixen to thwart the mad Grodd’s plans.
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.
Continuing, below are official descriptions and airdates for episodes of the classic Justice League animated series slated to air for January 2011 on the Canadian network Teletoon. The information listed below is provided by Teletoon.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 – “Injustice for All, Part One”
When Lex Luthor discovers that he has contracted an incurable case of Kryptonite poisoning, he blames Superman. Luthor hires a team of the world’s most powerful supervillains to destroy Superman and the Justice League.
Friday, January 14th, 2011 – “Injustice for All, Part Two”
When Lex Luthor discovers that he has contracted an incurable case of Kryptonite poisoning, he blames Superman. Luthor hires a team of the world’s most powerful supervillains to destroy Superman and the Justice League.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 – “Paradise Lost, Part One”
Returning home to Themyscira, Wonder Woman finds that a powerful sorcerer has turned her mother, Hippolyta, and her Amazon sisters to stone.
Friday, January 28th, 2011 – “Paradise Lost, Part Two”
Returning home to Themyscira, Wonder Woman finds that a powerful sorcerer has turned her mother, Hippolyta, and her Amazon sisters to stone.
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 in 2011. Click here for further details on the Justice League animated series.
In additional news, representatives for Teletoon confirm the network is currently developing plans to bring the new animated series Young Justice to the Canadian network sometime in 2011. Further details are expected later this year. Stay tuned for further schedule updates, including further Teletoon and Cartoon Network programming details, here soon at The World’s Finest.
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Year-End 2010 Sales For “DC Universe Animated Original Movie” Animated Titles
Debuting three new feature-length titles this year, along with an animated shorts-compilation release, the DC Universe Animated Original Movie direct-to-video animated feature line from Warner Home Video moved nearly 2.5 million home video release units in 2010. Over 2,100,000 of those sales came from the three new DC Universe Animated Original Movie titles that debuted this year – Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, Batman: Under the Red Hood and Superman/Batman: Apocalypse – and those numbers are expected to grow during the December 2010 holiday season. Note that all numbers listed in this articles are estimated numbers only based on research and market analysis.
Among the three new DC Universe Animated Original Movie titles, the July 2010 Batman: Under the Red Hood animated feature made the biggest splash of this years releases, moving 510,000 DVD units and nearly 275,000 Blu-ray units since hitting shelves. Home video retail outlets are expecting the title to finish with at least 800,000 of combined units sold by the end of 2010. The direct-to-video Batman: Under the Red Hood animated feature debuted to 140,000 DVD copies sold in its first week of sales, during the week ending August 1st, 2010.
The third feature-length DC Universe Animated Original Movie title released this year, released Fall 2010, the direct-to-video Superman/Batman: Apocalypse animated feature has moved 350,000 DVD copies since its debut. The direct-to-video Superman/Batman: Apocalypse animated feature debuted to 155,000 DVD copies sold in its first week of sales, during the week ending October 3rd, 2010, with Blu-ray units trailing closely behind with 95,000 copies moved. The latest Superman/Batman animated adventure is expected to hit 600,000 in combined DVD and Blu-ray sales before the end of 2010.
Lastly, the first 2010 release under the DC Universe Animated Original Movie banner, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths leaped out of the gate upon release, moving an impressive 205,000 DVD copies in its first week alone. Blu-ray sales for its first week also roughly totaled 60,000 units, for the week ending February 28th, 2010. Sales quickly evened out in the following weeks and remained steady throughout the year. The critically-acclaimed direct-to-video animated feature is also expected to finish out 2010 with a projected estimate of 700,000 combined Blu-ray and DVD unit sold according to home video retail outlets.
Additionally, theDC Showcase Animated Original Shortshome video collection, anchored by the exclusive Superman/Shazam!: The Return Of Black Adamanimated short, has remained consistent in sales after a soft debut. After debuting to the combined DVD and Blu-ray sales of 94,500 in its first week, the week ending November 14th, 2010, the title has remained a steady seller, averaging roughly 15,000 20,000 units weekly in sales since its debut. The title will likely top out with a respectable 250,000 – 300,000 in combined Blu-ray and DVD estimated units moved by the end of 2010.
Please note the above sales numbers do not take into account rental numbers, OnDemand numbers or legal download numbers. Sales numbers are estimates gathered through independent research, market analysis and various home media retailing outlets. A detailed look at the sales of each release can be found in the news archives here at The World’s Finest.
Stay tuned for updates on current and upcoming DC Universe Animated Original Movie titles here at The Worlds Finest, including exclusive content and more. More details on the entire DC Universe Animated Original Movie line, including the DC Showcase Animated Original Shorts, can be found here at The World’s Finest special dedicated subsite. Please click on the links below to discuss the assorted releases covered in this article.
–Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam Animated Short Talkback (Spoilers)
–Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam Blu-ray/DVD Talkback (Spoilers)
–Superman/Batman: Apocalypse Feature Talkback (Spoilers)
–Superman/Batman: Apocalypse Blu-ray/DVD Talkback (Spoilers)
–Batman: Under the Red Hood Feature Talkback (Spoilers)
–Batman: Under the Red Hood Blu-ray/DVD Talkback (Spoilers)
–Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Feature Talkback (Spoilers)
–Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Blu-ray/DVD Talkback (Spoilers)
Also, the staff of The Worlds Finest would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and all the best for the New Year. Additionally, the staff here at The Worlds Finest will be taking a break from regular news updates for the next week, from December 27th, 2010 to December 31st, 2010. Regular news updates will return January 3rd, 2011. However, keep checking The World’s Finest and The DC Animation Forum daily for special updates and breaking news.
Discuss these holiday-themed episodes on The DC Animation Forum:
– Batman: The Animated Series “Christmas with the Joker” Talkback (Spoilers)
– Batman: The Animated Series “Holiday Knights” Talkback (Spoilers)
– Justice League “Comfort & Joy” Talkback (Spoilers)
– Batman: The Brave and The Bold “Invasion of the Secret Santas” Talkback (Spoilers)
Details For Upcoming New “Young Justice” Episodes Debuting In January 2011
Cartoon Network has released early schedule details for the January 2011 installments of Young Justice, the new animated series from Warner Bros. Animation. Young Justice is slated to air Fridays at 7pm (ET) on Cartoon Network beginning January 7th, 2011. The schedule break-down is as follows below.
January 7th, 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.
January 14th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET)
Young Justice – “Fireworks (Independence Day, Part Two)”
Robin, Kid Flash and Aqualad rescue Superboy from Cadmus.
January 21st, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET)
Young Justice – “Welcome to Happy Harbor”
Young Justice mistakenly think the evil Mister Twister is actually Red Tornado “testing” them.
January 28th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET)
Young Justice – “Drop Zone”
Young Justice’s first official mission, and they don’t even have a leader yet.
The Young Justice episode scheduled to air Friday, February 4th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET) is titled “Schooled.”
Early plot details include the team facing off against Mister Twister, the first official Young Justice team mission, and an exploration of their training. Detailed episode loglines, along with further media and descriptions, are set for release soon.
Again, Young Justice will become a regular fixture of the Cartoon Network Friday-night programming block beginning Friday, January 7th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET) beginning with an encore presentation of the two-part “Independence Day” episode spread over the first two weeks. Cartoon Network will also encore episode broadcasts the following Sunday at 8:00pm (ET). Click here to read a review of the Young Justice “Independence Day” special event published here at The World’s Finest, with additional images and video available to view here. Stay tuned for further coverage on Young Justice here soon at The World’s Finest.
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“Young Justice/Batman: The Brave And The Bold” Free Comic Book Day Release
The Free Comic Book Day Committee has announced some of the free titles that will be available for Free Comic Book Day 2011, which will be held Saturday, May 7, 2011, including what will be available from DC Comics. Among their slated releases, DC Comics is set to publish a special Young Justice/Batman: The Brave and The Bold one-shot featuring new stories based on the two popular animated series. This title is targeted at the all-ages demographic. A complete list of titles being made available specifically for Free Comic Book Day, from DC Comics and other publishers, can be found at the official website for the special annual event. The official details for the Young Justice/Batman: The Brave and The Bold Free Comic Book Day title can be found below. Click on the thumbnail for a closer look.
Young Justice/Batman: The Brave and The Bold – Super Sampler
This super sampler is the perfect place to check out two sensational series from the DC Kids line, Young Justice and Batman: The Brave & The Bold, based on the popular animated series seen on Cartoon Network. It includes two exciting, all-new stories that readers of all ages will enjoy!
Specific creative team details are expected to be announced in the near future. Stay tuned for further Batman: The Brave and The Bold and Young Justice updates here soon at The World’s Finest, including exclusive content and much more.
As first reported by The World’s Finest, Young Justice will become a regular fixture of the Cartoon Network Friday-night programming block beginning Friday, January 7th, 2010 at 7:00pm (ET) with the two-part “Independence Day” tentatively scheduled to air over the first two weeks. Click here to read a review of the Young Justice “Independence Day” special event published here at The World’s Finest, with additional images and video available to view here.
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