Comic-Con Debut For “Superman/Shazam: The Return Of Black Adam” Short
Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam, part of the upcoming DC Showcase Animated Shorts Collection title set for release from Warner Home Video, will officially debut at next weekend’s Long Beach Comic-Con. The Long Beach Comic-Con is a gathering of professionals, fans, artists, and celebrities to enjoy all aspects of comic books and pop culture. The con, held at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, also features screenings, panels, autograph sessions, artists and writers, and more. Long Beach Comic-Con runs from Friday, October 29th to Sunday, October 31st, 2010.
Details on the Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam debut can be found below. The following information is courtesy of the Long Beach Comic-Con.
Saturday, October 30th, 2010
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam (Exclusive Premiere!)
Seaside Ballroom A
Be among the first public audience to see the entire, all-new Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam, the anchoring piece of the DC Showcase Animated Shorts Collection. Starring the voices of George Newbern, Jerry OConnell, James Garner
and Arnold Vosloo, the 24-minute short depicts the first Billy Batson adventure as Captain Marvel with a little help from Superman, and a major obstacle in the form of Black Adam. Warner Home Video releases the DC Showcase Animated Shorts Collection on November 9, 2010. Plus special Surprise feature!
Additionally, the forthcoming documentary Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics is also slated to be featured during the Long Beach Comic-Con. The following details have been provided.
Friday, October 29th, 2010
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Seaside Ballroom A
Behind the amazing tales of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman is the equally impressive story of the challenges, creativity and triumphs of the company that brought those characters to life. Join Warner Home Video and DC Entertainment for a pre-release screening of the all-new documentary, Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics, a compelling insiders tale and a 75th anniversary celebration filled with interviews, archival footage and a dazzling parade of riveting, splashy DC covers. Secret Origin is narrated by Ryan Reynolds, and will be distributed by Warner
Home Video on November 9, 2010.
Long Beach Comic-Con runs from Friday, October 29th to Sunday, October 31st, 2010.
The Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam animated short is the main feature on the upcoming DC Showcase Animated Original Shorts home video collection. The release will include the all-new Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam animated short along with three additional extended editions of previously-available animated shorts. Click here to view the hi-res Blu-ray and DVD cover artwork for the upcoming DC Showcase Animated Original Shorts home video collection. To view the accompanying press release made available by Warner Home Video, please click here.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the DC Showcase Animated Original Shorts home video release debuts November 9th, 2010 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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Advertisement For “The Music of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Collection” Title
To view a full-size image of the advertisement for the recent The Music of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Collection soundtrack compact disc release from WaterTower Music, currently available to order as an Amazon-only CD release or as a digital download through iTunes and other digital music distributors, please click on the thumbnail below. The below advertisement is featured in current DC Comics publications.
The The Music of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Collection soundtrack release is now available from WaterTower Music. The soundtrack is available as both a digital download, through iTunes and other similar digital download outlets, and an Amazon-exclusive compact disc release. The release features a collection of popular theme songs and musical selections from different DC Comics-based properties, including live-action and animated features and series, from the past 75 years. A complete track listing for this release can be found here. Click on the link below to discuss this new soundtrack release.
–The Music of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Collection Soundtrack Talkback (Spoilers)
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“Superman/Batman: Apocalypse” Feature Garners High Home Video Numbers
According to various home media retailing outlets and independent research, the recent Superman/Batman: Apocalypse direct-to-video animated feature has garnered impressive initial sales. The latest DC Universe Animated Original Movie title moved an estimated 155,000 DVD copies in its first week, along with an impressive 95,000 units in Blu-ray editions in the same timeframe, resulting in an estimated 250,000 home video units sold in its first sales week of October 3rd, 2010. The animated feature hit the DVD sales chart at #5 in its first week, and hit #4 on respective Blu-ray charts. Keep in mind the sales numbers above do not take into account rental numbers, OnDemand numbers, or legal download numbers.
To compare, the previous “DC Universe Animated Original Movie” title Batman: Under the Red Hood debuted with an estimated 255,000 copies sold on DVD and Blu-ray editions sold during its debut week in July 2010.
Above is the cover art for all three separate home video releases for the direct-to-video Superman/Batman: Apocalypse animated feature. Click on the links below to discuss both the new Superman/Batman: Apocalypse animated feature, the respective DVD and Blu-ray home video releases and the DC Showcase: Green Arrow animated short.
–Superman/Batman: Apocalypse Feature Talkback (Spoilers)
–Superman/Batman: Apocalypse DVD/Blu-ray Talkback (Spoilers)
–DC Showcase: Green Arrow Animated Short Talkback (Spoilers)
Please continue to the The World’s Finest Superman/Batman: Apocalypse subsite for further details on the recently-released direct-to-video animated feature release. Click here to view the trailer and clips from the Superman/Batman: Apocalypse direct-to-video animated feature. A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Superman/Batman: Apocalypse animated feature is now available from Warner Home Video.
New “Batman: The Brave And The Bold” Comic Collection Slated For May 2011
Initial details on a new trade paperback collection of the Batman: The Brave and The Bold comic series, based on the Cartoon Network animated series of the same name, have been made available by DC Comics. This third six-issue collection features stories by Sholly Fisch and Landry Walker with artwork by Robert Pope and Eric Jones. DC Comics provides the initial details below.
BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: NIGHT OF THE BATMEN TP
Writers: Landry Q. Walker and Sholly Fisch
Artists: Eric Jones and Robert Pope
Collects: BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #13-18
The collection is scheduled to arrive in May 2011 with a price of $12.99US. The final cover art work and synopsis will be released in the coming months. This is the third collection for the current ongoing Batman: The Brave and The Bold comic series.
Click here for further details on the Batman: The Brave and The Bold comic series. Stay tuned for further Batman: The Brave and The Bold updates here soon at The Worlds Finest, including exclusive content and more.
Upcoming “Batman: The Brave and The Bold,” “Young Justice” Comic Details
DC Comics has released comic solicitation information for the publisher’s January 2011 library of releases, including details for The All-New Batman: The Brave and The Bold #3, the revamped comic title based on the popular Batman: The Brave and The Bold animated series. Official details for The All-New Batman: The Brave and The Bold #3, scheduled to ship in January 2011, can be found below. Click on the thumbnail for a closer look at the cover art.
THE ALL-NEW BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #3
Written by: Sholly Fisch
Art by: Rick Burchett
Cover by: Rick Burchett
The Mad Hatter and Mirror Master team up to drag Batman and The Flash Through the Looking Glass! Trapped in a wacky Wonderland filled with white rabbits and Cheshire cats, the heroes have to battle past the pair of villains and a fearsome Jabberwock to find their way back to the real world. On sale January 12th, 2011. Cover price is $2.99 US.
Click here for further details on the Batman: The Brave and The Bold comic series, including exclusive content. Additionally, stay tuned for continued Batman: The Brave and The Bold updates including details on upcoming episodes of the acclaimed animated series.
DC Comics has also released details on the first issue of the new comic title based on the forthcoming Cartoon Network animated series Young Justice. The first issue of this new comic title will act as a special preview to both the highly-anticipated animated series and spin-off comic series. Further details are below.
YOUNG JUSTICE #0
Written by: Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps
Art by: Mike Norton
Cover by: Mike Norton
Based on the upcoming hit animated show from Warner Bros. debuting on Cartoon Network! Robin, Superboy, Kid Flash and Aqualad star in this explosive issue kickstarting an all-new ongoing series! Theyre four young superheroes learning how to be a teamand maybe doing a bit of growing up along the way but only just a little bit! Animation writers Greg Wiesman (The Batman, Gargoyles) and Kevin Hopps (Spectacular Spider-Man, Smurfs) join fan-favorite artist Mike Norton (Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam) for this exciting new, all-ages title! On sale January 19th, 2010. 32 pg, $2.99US.
Stay tuned for further news updates here at The World’s Finest, including new details and content from the forthcoming Young Justice animated series. A special one-hour Young Justice special event airing is scheduled for November 2010 on Cartoon Network.
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Videos, Images And More For New “Batman: The Brave And The Bold” Episodes
Cartoon Network has passed along the episode synopsis, two video clips, and a collection of images from the upcoming all-new Batman: The Brave and The Bold episode “Menace of the Madniks!” The episode is scheduled to air tonight, Friday, October 15th, 2010 at 7:00pm (ET) on Cartoon Network. Click on the thumbnails below to view the complete library of hi-res images and Quicktime-format video clips from the all-new Batman: The Brave and The Bold episode.
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The all-new Batman: The Brave and The Bold “Menace of the Madniks!” episode, scheduled to air tonight, Friday, October 15th, 2010 at 7:00pm (ET) on Cartoon Network, is described as seen below. Crew details are also provided.
Batman: The Brave and The Bold “Menace of the Madniks!”
Booster Gold misses his late best bud, Blue Beetle (Ted Kord), but when he travels back in time to hang with him, he throws the present into chaos and Batman must travel back with him to fix the mistakes and get one last adventure in with the hero before he passes on.
Creative Team:
Written by: Jim Krieg
Directed by: Michael Goguen
As mentioned above, video clips and other episode content from Batman: The Brave and The Bold “Menace of the Madniks!” are available to view here at our Batman: The Brave and The Bold subsite.
Cartoon Network has also passed along the episode synopsis, two video clips, and a collection of images from the upcoming all-new Batman: The Brave and The Bold episode “Emporer Joker!” The episode is scheduled to air Friday, October 22nd, 2010 at 7:00pm (ET) on Cartoon Network. Click on the thumbnails below to view the complete library of hi-res images and Quicktime-format video clips from the all-new Batman: The Brave and The Bold episode.
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The all-new Batman: The Brave and The Bold “Emperor Joker!” episode, scheduled to air Friday, October 22nd, 2010 at 7:00pm (ET) on Cartoon Network, is described as seen below. Crew details are also provided below.
Batman: The Brave and The Bold “Emperor Joker!”
The fifth-dimensional fanboy Bat-Mite wants to see a showdown between his idol and his arch nemesis – the Joker! In an attempt to save Batman, Bat-Mite inadvertently gives Joker his limitless power allowing Joker to warp reality to his most twisted fantasies.
Creative Team:
Written by: Steven Melching
Directed by: Ben Jones
As mentioned above, video clips and other episode content from Batman: The Brave and The Bold “Emperor Joker!” are available to view here at our Batman: The Brave and The Bold subsite.
In additional schedule updates, please note the new Batman: The Brave and The Bold episode “The Mask of Matches Malone!” has been postponed. The episode, originally set to air tonight, October 15th, 2010 on Cartoon Network, has now been pushed to an undisclosed premiere date. Additionally, Cartoon Network has also scheduled the new Batman: The Brave and The Bold episode “The Criss-Cross Conspiracy!” to air Friday, October 29th, 2010 as a result of the schedule change. The episode is described by Cartoon Network as follows.
The long-retired Batwoman sees an opportunity for revenge against the villain who humiliated her: Riddler. In order to get back at him, she uses sorcerer Felix Faust to swap her body with Batman’s.
Stay tuned for further Batman: The Brave and The Bold updates here soon at The World’s Finest.
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New “Batman: The Brave And The Bold” Coming November 2010 To Teletoon
View the press release below for further details on the November 2010 debut of new Batman: The Brave and The Bold episodes on the Canadian network Teletoon.
Marvel The Avengers: Earths Mightiest Heroes premieres Friday, October 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Season 2) premieres Friday, November 5 at 7 p.m. ET/PT
Teletoons Superfan Friday programming block gets a double shot of super hero action when two new series join the Friday night lineup along with Justice League and the recently-launched new season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The brand new animated series Marvel The Avengers: Earths Mightiest Heroes premieres Friday, October 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, while an all-new season of the returning hit Batman: The Brave and the Bold from Warner Bros. Animation and based upon characters from DC Comics kicks off Friday, November 5 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.Marvel’s The Avengers: Earths Mightiest Heroes follows the adventures of some of the world’s most iconic super heroes Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Ant-Man and Wasp as they join forces to battle infamous villains bent on world domination. Teletoon.com adds to the experience with exclusive Avengers videos and activities including micro-episode character back-stories for super hero legends Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk and many more.
In addition, the all-new second season of Batman: The Brave and the BoldBatman: The Brave and the Bold
Premieres Friday, November 5 at 7 p.m. ET/PT
The Caped Crusader teams up with heroes from across the DC Universe, delivering nonstop action and adventure with a touch of comic relief. Blue Beetle, Green Arrow, Aquaman and others fight crime alongside Batman, although their differing powers and personalities are often at odds with his style. While still based in Gotham, Batman often travels beyond the Gotham City limits, facing situations both unfamiliar and exhilarating. With formidable foes around every corner, he still relies on his stealth, resourcefulness and limitless supply of cool gadgets to uphold justice.
Justice League
Fridays at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT
In this action-packed adventure series, the world’s greatest super heroes including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Hawkgirl and Martian Manhunter join forces as the Justice League to battle powerful villains, supernatural creatures and evil entities determined to take over the world and destroy the League.
Marvel’s The Avengers: Earths Mightiest Heroes
Premieres Friday, October 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
Iron Man. Thor. Captain America. Hulk. Ant-Man. Wasp. When the planet is threatened by Super Villains, time traveling conquerors, alien invaders, mythical monsters or mad robots bent on the total destruction of humanity, when the forces of evil are so overwhelming that no single hero has the power to save the world, when there is no hope left the Avengers assemble!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
New episodes continue to premiere Fridays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
As war continues to rage throughout the galaxy, the dark side grows even stronger and the Jedi Knights are pushed to the breaking point. The lines between good and evil become blurred as secrets are revealed, truths are questioned and alliances are betrayed. In this transformative new season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, surprises wait at every turn, the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance and the destiny of the Chosen One will at long last be uncovered.
Teletoon is where cartoons live all day, every day. Watched in over 7.9 million homes, Teletoon features heroic action shows, hilarious comedies along with hit blockbuster movies. Available in both English and French, Teletoon Canada inc. brings kids, youth and adults the best in animated and animation-related entertainment with four nationwide specialty television channels Teletoon, Tltoon, Teletoon Retro and Tltoon Rtro and select programming is also available On Demand, Mobile TV, iTunes and teletoon.com. Founded in 1997, Teletoon Canada inc. is owned by Astral (50%) and Corus Entertainment (50%). For more information, please visit www.teletoon.com.
Teletoon is expected to air 26 new episodes of the acclaimed Batman: The Brave and The Bold animated series beginning in November 2010. Continue to the Batman: The Brave and The Bold subsite here at The World’s Finest for further details on the animated series. Stay tuned for further Batman: The Brave and The Bold updates here soon at The World’s Finest, including exclusive content and much more.
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Teletoon To Debut “Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths” In November 2010
The 2010 direct-to-video Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths animated feature will make its Canadian network debut on Friday, November 12th, 2010 at 6:00pm (ET) as a special Teletoon presentation. Please note schedule details are subject to change without notice. Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths is part of the direct-to-video DC Universe Animated Original Movie line released by Warner Home Video. Official details on the Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths animated feature, released by Teletoon, are available below.
Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths
Teletoon, Friday, November 12th 2010 at 6:00pm (ET)
In an alternate universe, a heroic Lex Luthor battles to save his planet from an evil variation of the Justice League. To save his earth, Luthor enlists the help of the good Justice League to do battle with their evil counterparts. In the ultimate battle of good versus evil, not only the fate of two earths hangs in the balance, but also the continuation of all existence. (Network Premiere)
Complete details on the direct-to-video Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths animated feature can be found at the Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths subsite here at The World’s Finest. Stay tuned for further schedule updates and details on the latest DC Universe Animated Original Movie titles here soon at The World’s Finest.
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MPAA Officially Passes PG Rating For “All-Star Superman” Animated Feature
Unlike previous titles 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 All-Star Superman animated feature. This is the first title in the direct-to-video line to receive a PG rating, whereas all previous titles garnered PG-13 stamps. Official details on the rating is featured below.
TITLE: All-Star Superman
RATING: PG
REASON: Rated PG for sequences of action and violence, language including brief innuendo, and some sensuality.
DISTRIBUTOR: Warner Premiere
ALTERNATE TITLES: All Star Superman, All*Star Superman
The current DVD and Blu-ray home video release of Superman/Batman: Apocalypse includes a preview of the upcoming Al-Star Superman animated title. 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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“Green Lantern: The Animated Series” Teaser Poster Released, Panel Images
A new teaser poster was unveiled over the weekend during the 2010 New York Comic-Con promoting the 2011 premiere for the upcoming Green Lantern: The Animated Series Cartoon Network program. New York Comic Con is the East Coast’s biggest and most popular culture convention, with floors playing host to the latest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Click on the thumbnail below for a closer look at the teaser poster for Green Lantern: The Animated Series.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series is expected to debut with a special premiere on Cartoon Network in late 2011 before becoming a regular fixture to the animation network in 2012. Further information, including official images and cast details, is expected to be released in the coming months as a lead-up to the show’s debut.
Warner Bros. Animation has also released six images from the respective Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice panels held during the 2010 New York Comic-Con. All six images can be viewed by click on the thumbnails below.
Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The World’s Finest, including new details on the upcoming Young Justice and Green Lantern: The Animated Series television programs.
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