“Batman: The Brave And The Bold” Comic Remains Steady Performer For DC Comics
The ongoing Batman: The Brave and The Bold comic series, based on the popular Cartoon Network animated series of the same name and published by DC Comics, continues to perform well. While the series experiences standard attrition month-to-month, the ongoing comic series has managed to retain the standard sales for a DC Comics title based on an animated or all-ages property. Sales numbers for Batman: The Brave and The Bold issues # 7 – 12 break down as follows, as seen below.
Batman: The Brave and The Bold #7
(July 2009) 7,441
Batman: The Brave and The Bold #8
(August 2009) 7,153
Batman: The Brave and The Bold #9
(September 2009) 7,064
Batman: The Brave and The Bold #10
(October 2009) 6,646
Batman: The Brave and The Bold #11
(November 2009) 6,438
Batman: The Brave and The Bold #12
(December 2009) 6,342
Sales numbers for the first six issues of the Batman: The Brave and The Bold comic series can be found here at The Worlds Finest. The ongoing Batman: The Brave and The Bold comic series debuted in January 2009.
Stay tuned for further news and updates here at The Worlds Finest.
“Superman/Batman: Public Enemies,” “Green Lantern: First Flight” Titles Repriced
Warner Home Video has announced that the home video releases for the recent direct-to-video animated efforts Superman/Batman: Public Enemies and Green Lantern: First Flight will be repriced to a lower suggested retail amount beginning this week. Both Superman/Batman: Public Enemies and Green Lantern: First Flight, two animated features under the popular DC Universe Animated Original Movie line from Warner Home Video, will find the suggested retail price for the single-disc DVD editions drop to $14.98. The reprice is a decrease from their respective $19.98 original price tag. These new prices go in effect March 16th, 2010.
Continue to the Superman/Batman: Public Enemies subsite and the Green Lantern: First Flight subsite here at The World’s Finest for further coverage and information on these two direct-to-video animated features.
Stay tuned for further home video updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
Impressive “Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths” Home Video Sales In First Week
While estimated sales figures are not yet available, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths landed respectable debuts on both the DVD sales charts and Blu-ray sales charts. The latest in the DC Universe Animated Original movie line from Warner Home Video, the direct-to-video animated feature managed to debut higher than two other high-profile new releases from the same home entertainment studio, The Informant! and The Box. According to various home media retailing outlets and independent research, the title landed at the #2 spot on the Top 20 DVD sales chart for the week of February 28th, 2010, and hitting #3 on the Blu-ray sales chart for the same week. Keep in mind the data above does not take into account rental numbers, OnDemand numbers, or legal download numbers. Estimated sales numbers are expected shortly.
Continue to the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths subsite here at The World’s Finest for further coverage and details on the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths direct-to-video animated feature. Additionally, The Worlds Finest has published a review of the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths animated feature, available here to view. A review of the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Blu-ray release is also available here to view.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths animated feature is now available on DVD and Blu-ray disc. Click on the links below to discuss both the new Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths animated feature, the respective DVD and Blu-ray home video releases and the included The Spectre DC Showcase animated short.
–Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Feature Talkback (Spoilers)
–Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths DVD/Blu-ray Talkback (Spoilers)
–Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Soundtrack Talkback (Spoilers)
–The Spectre Animated Short Talkback (Spoilers)
Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The World’s Finest.
New Cast Details For Upcoming “Batman: Under The Red Hood” Animated Feature
The Worlds Finest has confirmed that actors Alex Martella and Vincent Martella are part of voice cast for the upcoming direct-to-video Batman: Under the Red Hood animated feature, the next title in the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line. The actors will be playing young and younger versions of “Robin” in flashback sequences during the feature. Vincent Martella is well-known for his role as Phineas in the popular Phineas and Ferb animated series from Disney Animation, while this new animated feature is one of first major roles for Alex Martella.
The Batman: Under the Red Hood direct-to-video animated feature is directed by Superman Doomsday co-director Brandon Vietti, and features the voice talents of Bruce Greenwood (Star Trek) as Batman, Jensen Ackles (Supernatural) as Red Hood, Neil Patrick Harris (Justice League: The New Frontier) as Nightwing, John DiMaggio (Batman: The Brave and The Bold) as the Joker and Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter film franchise) as Ra’s Al Ghul. Bruce Timm is the executive producer.
An official announcement, along with package art, for the Batman: Under the Red Hood direct-to-video animated feature is expected to be released in the coming weeks. Batman: Under the Red Hood is set for a Summer 2010 home video release on DVD and Blu-ray. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
“Wonder Woman” Direct-To-Video Animated Feature Airing This Week On Teletoon
The 2009 direct-to-video Wonder Woman animated feature is scheduled to air this Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 10:00pm (ET) as part of the “Teletoon at Night” programming block on Teletoon. Please note schedule details are subject to change without notice. Official details on the Wonder Woman animated feature provided by the network are available below.
Teletoon, Friday, March 12th, at 10:00pm (ET)
On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud warrior race of Amazon women thrives shielded from the corrupt world of man. But a betrayal leads to the escape of Ares, the God of War (Alfred Molina), and Amazon Princess Diana (Keri Russell) must capture him before he unleashes global chaos and destruction. With the aid of cocky fighter pilot Steve Trevor (Nathan Fillion), Diana tracks Ares to the United States for a battle unlike any humankind has ever face in this tale of the princess who becomes the world’s greatest super heroine.
Teletoon previously aired the Wonder Woman animated feature in September of 2009. The network, which also recently aired the direct-to-video Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature, is expected to broadcast other titles in the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line in the near future. Further details on the Wonder Woman direct-to-video animated feature can be found at the Wonder Woman subsite at The World’s Finest.
Additionally, stay tuned for an upcoming promotional contest for the forthcoming Wonder Woman soundtrack compact disc release from La-La Land Records in the coming weeks, here soon at The World’s Finest.
Package Art From Recent “Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths” Soundtrack Release
To view images from the recent Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths 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 thumbnails below. The Soundtrack From The DC Universe Animated Original Movie – Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths score release features music composed by James L. Venable with additional music provided by Christopher Drake.
Check out the subsite here at The World’s Finest for further coverage and information on the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths direct-to-video animated feature. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths animated feature is now available to own DVD and Blu-ray disc. The title is also available through OnDemand and Pay-Per-View. Additionally, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Soundtrack From the DC Universe Animated Original Movie is now available on iTunes, Amazon and other digital music retailers. Click on the links below to discuss both the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths animated feature and soundtrack release, along with the respective DVD and Blu-ray home video releases and the included The Spectre DC Showcase animated short.
–Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Feature Talkback (Spoilers)
–Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths DVD/Blu-ray Talkback (Spoilers)
–Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Soundtrack Talkback (Spoilers)
–The Spectre Animated Short Talkback (Spoilers)
Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The World’s Finest.
Continuing, a list of recipients for the recent Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths soundtrack compact disc giveaway is available to view here. The Worlds Finest and WaterTower Music would like to thank all those who participated and congratulate the ten recipients. Stay tuned for details on an upcoming promotional contest here soon at The Worlds Finest.
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Christopher Drake To Compose “Batman: Under The Red Hood” Feature, More Details
Composer Christopher Drake has confirmed to The Worlds Finest that he will be providing the score to the upcoming direct-to-video DC Universe Animated Original Movie title Batman: Under The Red Hood. Drakes previous works in the popular direct-to-video animated feature line include scoring Wonder Woman and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, as well as providing music to Batman: Gotham Knight and the recent Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths.
Stay tuned for a full length interview with composer Christopher Drake here soon at The Worlds Finest.
In further Batman: Under the Red Hood news, the official website for the upcoming direct-to-video animated feature was recently unveiled. While the site is currently bare, click here to view an image of the website, a tentative release date and synopsis for the upcoming Batman: Under the Red Hood animated feature can be found in the source code to the site. The extracted information is available below.
BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD
On DVD, Blu-ray hi-def and On Demand 07.27.10
Batman faces his ultimate challenge as the mysterious Red Hood takes Gotham City by firestorm. One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethical code. Killing is an option. And when the Joker falls in the balance between the two, hard truths are revealed and old wounds are reopened.
Representatives for Warner Home Video cannot currently confirm the accuracy of the above details. An official announcement, along with package art, is expected to be released in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
Cast And Crew Details For Upcoming Episodes Of “Batman: The Brave And The Bold”
Cast and crew details for the upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold episodes The Power of Shazam! and Chill of the Night are available here at The Worlds Finest. The listings are as cited in the official credits for the featured upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold episodes. Details are available below.
Batman: The Brave and The Bold “The Power of Shazam!”
Diedrich Bader as Batman
Jeff Bennett as Captain Marvel
John DiMaggio as Black Adam
Laraine Newman as Ms. Minerva
Jim Piddock as Dr. Sivana, Shazam
Roger Rose as WHIZ Reporter
Tara Strong as Mary / Billy Batson
Animation by Dongwoo Animation Co., Ltd.
Written by Steven Melching
Directed by Ben Jones
Batman: The Brave and The Bold “Chill of the Night!”
Diedrich Bader as Batman
Jeff Bennett as Abra Kadabra/Joker
Kevin Conroy as Phantom Stranger
Zachary Gordon as Young Bruce
Jennifer Hale as Zatanna
Mark Hamill as Spectre
Richard Moll as Moxon
Julie Newmar as Martha Wayne
Peter Onorati as Joe Chill
Adam West as Thomas Wayne
Written by Paul Dini
Directed by Michael Chang
Animation by Digital eMation, Inc.
Cartoon Network is currently scheduled to air the Batman: The Brave and The Bold episode “The Power of Shazam!” on Friday, April 2nd, 2010 at 7:30pm (ET), with “Chill of the Night” also tentatively scheduled to debut in April 2010. Please note that schedule details are subject to change without notice. Continue to the Batman: The Brave and The Bold subsite here at The Worlds Finest for more Batman: The Brave and The Bold content.
The next new episode of Batman: The Brave and The Bold, “The Super-Batman From Planet X!” is scheduled to air Friday March 26th, 2010 at 7:30pm (ET). Batman: The Brave and The Bold airs every Friday at 7:30pm (ET) on Cartoon Network, with Friday-premiering episodes re-airing Saturdays at 8:30pm (ET). Stay tuned for further Batman: The Brave and The Bold updates here soon at The World’s Finest.
“Superman: Brainiac Attacks” Animated Feature Network Debut This Week On Teletoon
The Canadian network Teletoon will host its network premiere of the direct-to-video animated feature Superman: Brainiac Attacks this Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 10:00pm (ET) as part of the “Teletoon at Night” programming block. Please note schedule details are subject to change without notice. Teletoon has provided the following details as seen below.
Superman: Brainiac Attacks
Teletoon, Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 10:00pm (ET)
Embittered by Superman’s (voiced by Tim Daly) heroic successes and soaring popularity, Lex Luthor (voiced by Powers Boothe) forms a dangerous alliance with the powerful computer/villain Brainiac (voiced by Lance Henriksen). Using advanced weaponry and a special strain of Kryptonite harvested from the far reaches of outer space, Luthor redesigns Brainiac specifically to defeat the Man of Steel.
Superman: Brainiac Attacks previously aired in regular rotation on the Canadian network YTV, having aired as recently as February 2010. Further details on the direct-to-video Superman: Brainiac Attacks animated feature can be found at the Superman: The Animated Series subsite here at The World’s Finest.
Stay tuned for more Teletoon schedule updates here soon at The World’s Finest.
New Details For “Batman: The Brave And The Bold – The Videogame” Fall 2010 Release
New details and descriptions for features included in the upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold – The Videogame title have been made available by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The new Batman: The Brave and The Bold videogame debuts Fall 2010 on the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. The details are available below.
Game Overview:
Feel the boldness of adventure and the bravery of justice as you become Batman and his superhero teammates in the videogame based on your favorite animated TV series, Batman: The Brave and The Bold. Tread through the exciting terrain of the DC universe and test your might in this side-scrolling action thrill ride that will take you through crime-filled alleys, strange alien planets, abandoned underground cities, and mysterious island laboratories. Go behind the cowl of the Caped Crusader himself and team up with one of his many superhero friends to solve puzzles, fight dozens of foes, and discover new worlds as you battle to save the day and see if you truly have what it takes to be a superhero!
Game Features:
SUPERHEROES TEAM UP!
Play alongside your friends as Batman or one of his most powerful allies, including Blue Beetle and Robin or call in the help of other heroes, like The Flash and Aquaman and flatten hose dastardly villains.
ADVENTURE ABROAD!
Jump, swing, and punch through wild worlds including Gotham City, Science Island, London, and the Planet Oa.
ITS ALL ABOUT THE GADGETS!
Unlock awesome gadgets such as Batarangs, the Plasma Sword, flash grenades, and more, to accomplish your missions and then extend the fun by replaying levels with your cool new tools.
THE MISSING LINK!
Control Batmans number-one fan, Bat-Mite, with Nintendo DS by linking the Nintendo DS version with the Wii version and have Bat-Mite wreak havoc or fight alongside the super heroes in all of the levels in the Wii version!
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released an official press release for Batman: The Brave and The Bold – The Videogame last month, and it is available to view here at The World’s Finest. Stay tuned for further updates on this upcoming release in the coming months.
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