The World’s Finest presents the latest studio-conducted interviews, provided by Warner Home Video, for the upcoming Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths direct-to-video animated feature. Continue reading below for the latest installment featuring actor Chris Noth.

If Sex In the City fans were confused over their see-saw love affair with Chris Noths Mr. Big, comics fans will endure an equal amount of trepidation over Noths latest performance as the voice of a good Lex Luthor in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, an all-new DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie coming February 23, 2010 from Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation.

In Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, a good Lex Luthor arrives from an alternate universe to recruit the Justice League to help save his Earth from the Crime Syndicate, a gang of villainous characters with virtually identical super powers to the Justice League. What ensues is the ultimate battle of good versus evil in a war that threatens both planets and, through a diabolical plan launched by Owlman, puts the balance of all existence in peril.

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths is an original story from award-winning animation/comics writer Dwayne McDuffie (Justice League). Bruce Timm (Superman Doomsday) is executive producer, and Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman, Green Lantern: First Flight) and Sam Liu (Superman/Batman: Public Enemies) are co-directors. The full-length animated film will be distributed by Warner Home Video as a Special Edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def, as well as single disc DVD, and On Demand and Download.

Noth has had a lengthy television presence as both Mr. Big in Sex and the City and as Mike Logan in Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. He can currently be seen starring opposite Julianna Margulies in the CBS drama The Good Wife. Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths represents Noths inaugural dip into the animated pool.

In Los Angeles to record his 100-plus lines as Lex Luthor, Noth took time during the marathon session to discuss his first animated role. Without further ado

QUESTION:
Youve had an extensive career in a number of acting mediums is this really your first animation voiceover experience?

CHRIS NOTH:
I think I did about three lines of Mike Logan on Family Guy. That was a quick little gig. The character (Stewie) on the show carries a picture of Mike Logan in his wallet, so I was very flattered by that. But that was just a few lines so Lex is pretty much my first real animated role.

QUESTION:
In that case, can you describe what your first actual animation voiceover experience was like?

CHRIS NOTH:
I felt I had an instinct for it, and it was a lot of fun. It’s an interesting technique and, like any medium, whether you’re doing radio or certain kinds of narrative voiceovers for stage or movies, it has its own sort of rules and performance values. I think the choices had to be bold and succinct and clear. To me, it appears that super heroes have to be powerful, but it also has to be real. You have to make bold choices and go all the way through with them. Thats true with a lot of acting anyway. But with animation, it seems to me theres nothing coy about it. The acting has its own subtleties. So you have to find that balance. And as long as you go with that instinct, it’s a blast.

QUESTION:
Did you take a different approach to this Lex Luthor a good guy Lex than you wouldve taken with a typically villainous Lex?

CHRIS NOTH:
I was extremely excited to be playing the ultimate villain from my youth. I remember how Gene Hackman portayed Lex Luthor with such great delight in the films, and I thought Id be getting that Lex. So I was surprised to see that in this script, Lex is actually on the right side of the law. It required a whole new thinking on my part on how to approach him. I mean, he’s a super hero who’s in this very complex, parallel universe. He’s actually trying to save all of reality from being destroyed. So I just took that adjustment and said, Wow, I need to get up to date on my super heroes. I’m guess I’m a little bit retro. (he laughs)

QUESTION:
Do you feel any special significance to be joining the canon of actors Gene Hackman, Kevin Spacey, Michael Rosenbaum, Clancy Brown to have brought Lex Luthor to life?

CHRIS NOTH:
Initially when I heard about the role, I thought about that great tradition of actors associated with Lex. And I really feel honored to be a part of that group. But this is a complete departure from those performances. This time, Lex is on the right side of the law. He’s worlds away from the old Lex.

QUESTION:
Youve done your share of Shakespeare. Can you characterize Lex within the context of some of the great literary or stage heroes/villains?

CHRIS NOTH:
Not this Lex. I find super heroes to be more archetypes of values of courage and fortitude and things like that. Its interesting to me that the new world of animation, compared to when I was growing up, is so much more diverse in its characters. Theres so many more of them, and its a much more complicated world. The old comic books that I grew up on had these characters that were in many ways Shakespearean. They were very big with their evilness in the same vein as Richard III in Shakespeare. Those characters relished being bad, and that’s always fun to play.

QUESTION:
How did you find working alone in a sound booth versus playing off other actors?

CHRIS NOTH:
It presented a different challenge in the same way that a radio play is different from being on stage, and being on stage is different than being in the movies, and the movies are different than being on a TV series. They all have different values that are fun to explore and to take a crack at. So I found it challenging and interesting to jump into that world.

QUESTION:
Did it get easier when Bruce Davison joined you at the microphone?

CHRIS NOTH:
That was even more fun because I know Bruce and it’s always more fun to work off another person. Sandy Meisner, the great acting teacher, used to say that what you do doesn’t depend on you. It depends on the other fellow. In other words, they make you respond. So when Bruce came in, there was a new kind of energy that I sort of relished. I didn’t have that many scenes with him, but he was a lot of fun and I think he made a great President.

QUESTION:
As you are new to animation voiceovers, youre also new to the direction involved. How did you find Andrea Romano’s direction?

CHRIS NOTH:
(Animation) is very quick, it’s to the point, and very on message, and you have to just go with it. Andrea was extremely helpful to me to get some of the tone and in knowing what you have to keep in mind with what’s happening to the character in the scene. Whether it’s an intimate scene or there’s a lot of action, she keeps you on point. So she’s a very good field marshal.

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Chris Noth (Law & Order, Sex and the City) is the voice of Lex Luthor in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, the next DC Universe animated original movie. The film will be distributed February 23, 2010 by Warner Home Video. (Photo courtesy of Gary Miereanu)

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A good Lex Luthor recruits the Justice League to come to his alternate Earth and battle their evil opposites in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, the next DC Universe animated original movie. The film will be distributed February 23, 2010 by Warner Home Video.

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Lex Luthor prepares for battle against the Crime Syndicate an evil version of the Justice League in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, the next DC Universe animated original movie. The film will be distributed February 23, 2010 by Warner Home Video.

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A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths animated feature debuts February 23rd, 2010 on DVD and Blu-ray disc.

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Warner Home Video has provided the initial disc-by-disc breakdowns for the upcoming home video release of the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths animated feature. The details below, which are subject to change, provide a look at disc specifications and tentative bonus features.

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Single-Disc DVD Edition

Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 75
Product Language: English
Original Soundtrack Language: English
Subtitles: French
Aspect Ratio: 16 X 9
Sound Quality: Dolby Surround 5.1 – English
DVD Features:
-“A First Look at next DC Universe Movie”
–Green Lantern: First Flght
– First Look –Superman/Batman Public Enemies – First Look
–Wonder Woman: The Amazon Princess
-Trailers

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Two-Disc DVD Special Edition

Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 75
Product Language: English
Original Soundtrack Language: English
Subtitles: French
Aspect Ratio: 16 X 9
Sound Quality: Dolby Surround 5.1 – English
DVD Features:
Disc One
-“A First Look at next DC Universe Movie”
–Green Lantern: First Flght – First Look
–Superman/Batman Public Enemies – First Look
–Wonder Woman: The Amazon Princess
-Trailers
Disc Two
–DC Showcase: The Spectre
-“The New World” – DCs superheroes have always reflected America; protecting whats right and fighting for good. In the previous ages of DC Comics, these were characters you might see in a parade, waving a flag, and carrying a child on their shoulders. They were living in simpler times and they were as American as apple pie. But since then, America has changed. There are now real dangers in America, and DC wanted our new world to be reflected in the DC Universe. It was now very clear. There would be dangerous consequences from being a superhero
-Bruce Timms Top Picks – Justice League “A Better World, Parts 1 – 2”

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Blu-ray Edition

Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 75
Product Language: English
Original Soundtrack Language: English
Subtitles: French
Aspect Ratio: 16 X 9
Blu-ray Features:
–DC Showcase: The Spectre
-“A First Look at next DC Universe Movie”
–Green Lantern: First Flght – First Look
–Superman/Batman Public Enemies – First Look
–Wonder Woman: The Amazon Princess
-“The New World (Extended Cut)” – DCs superheroes have always reflected America; protecting whats right and fighting for good. In the previous ages of DC Comics, these were characters you might see in a parade, waving a flag, and carrying a child on their shoulders. They were living in simpler times and they were as American as apple pie. But since then, America has changed. There are now real dangers in America, and DC wanted our new world to be reflected in the DC Universe. It was now very clear. There would be dangerous consequences from being a superhero
-Bruce Timms Top Picks – Justice League “A Better World, Parts 1 – 2,” Justice League “Twilight, Parts 1 – 2”
-DC TV Pilot Episodes – Wonder Woman, Aquaman
-Trailers

While listed in the initial official details, Warner Home Video could not confirm the title “A First Look at next DC Universe Movie – Batman: Under the Red Hood” as detailed in the bonus content for this release. Official package artwork for the assorted Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths home video releases is expected to be released within the coming weeks.

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 scheduled to premiere on Blu-ray and DVD on February 23rd, 2010. Click here for the official Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths press release from Warner Home Video.

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Providing an early look at the Blu-ray and single-disc DVD package art, Warner Home Video has released a trade ad for the upcoming Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths direct-to-video animated feature. To view the trade ad, click on the thumbnail image below.

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Warner Home Video has officially released details on Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, the next release under the direct-to-video DC Universe Animated Original Movie banner, along with details on the animated short DC Showcase: The Spectre. Further details are available in the press release below, along with a new image and the full-length trailer.

Trailer (QuickTime, 13.5mb)

Press Release:

To save our world and all those like it, Superman, Batman and their caped colleagues must go toe-to-toe with their evil mirror images in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, the seventh entry in the successful ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies coming February 23, 2010 from Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation. The full-length animated film will be distributed by Warner Home Video as a Special Edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def for $24.98 (SRP) and $29.99 (SRP), respectively, as well as single disc DVD for $19.98 (SRP). The film will also be available On Demand and Download.

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths is an original story from award-winning animation/comics writer Dwayne McDuffie (Justice League) rooted in DC Comics popular canon of Crisis stories depicting parallel worlds with uniquely similar heroes and villains. Bruce Timm (Superman Doomsday) is executive producer. Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman, Green Lantern: First Flight) and Sam Liu (Superman/Batman: Public Enemies) are co-directors.

In Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, a good Lex Luthor arrives from an alternate universe to recruit the Justice League to help save his Earth from the Crime Syndicate, a gang of villainous characters with virtually identical super powers to the Justice League. What ensues is the ultimate battle of good versus evil in a war that threatens both planets and, through a diabolical plan launched by Owlman, puts the balance of all existence in peril.

The movie features an all-star voice cast led by Mark Harmon (NCIS) as Superman, James Woods (Ghosts of Mississippi) as Owlman, Chris Noth (Sex and the City, Law & Order) as Lex Luthor, William Baldwin (Dirty Sexy Money) as Batman, Gina Torres (Serenity, Firefly) as Superwoman and Bruce Davison (X-Men) as the President.

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths – 2 Disc Special Edition version will have more than two hours of incredible bonus features, including:

–DC Showcase: The Spectre – The first animated short in the all-new DC Showcase series focuses on a detective story with an ethereal twist, featuring the otherworldly character originally introduced by DC Comics in 1940. The short is written by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), and the voice cast includes Gary Cole (Entourage) and Alyssa Milano (Charmed).

-Featurette The New World: From Identity Crisis forward, DC Comics raised the stakes with talent writers, editors and artists pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a modern day Super Hero. This documentary covers the riveting and often harrowing tale of New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzers Identity Crisis, and why this story struck the right chord with the comic book audience. The story is a personal one for the creator, as well as the DC Comics executives fortunate enough to have been a part of this mature comic book publication. While revealing the strategy and sentiments behind this comic book, the documentary film goes a step further to explore the continuing and recent publications of Infinite Crisis and Final Crisis, while crafted with the narration of The Dark Knight Executive Producer Michael Uslan. The tension is high, the story is personal, and the stakes have been raised!

-Extended Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie.

-Digital Copy Download

-Widescreen (1.78:1)

-Two Episodes of Justice League Unlimited hand-picked by animation legend Bruce Timm

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Blu-Ray versions will have more than three hours of bonus materials, including all the great extras from the 2-disc Special Edition and two additional episodes from Justice League Unlimited, both personally selected by fan-favorite Bruce Timm, plus television pilot episodes from the DC live-action shows: Wonder Woman, and Aquaman.

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths is an outstanding representation of the DC Universe series of groundbreaking animated films coming from creative forces within DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video, said Matt Bierman, Senior Vice President Production, Warner Premiere. It is a testament to the team effort between those four divisions that brings forth a feature-length animated original PG-13 film bursting with great storytelling, memorable characters and impressive animation. This is truly a blockbuster animated film.

Were very excited to present an original story from renowned writer Dwayne McDuffie that takes the Justice League mythology and spins it on its ear with parallel worlds echoed in so many classic DC Crisis tales, said Gregory Noveck, Senior VP Creative Affairs, DC Comics. This is a thinking mans hero movie with a set of villains determined to succeed and one focused on complete intergalactic annihilation so just as the stakes are that much higher, so is the intensity of the action with these legendary characters.

DC Universe films continue to stretch the creative boundaries of comics-to-film presentations, and Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths offers fans another vision of these iconic characters brought forth by outstanding animation talent led by executive producer Bruce Timm and an inspired voice cast featuring the stellar talents of Mark Harmon, Chris Noth, William Baldwin, Gina Torres and James Woods, said Amit Desai, WHV Vice President of Family, Animation & Partner Brand Marketing.

The co-direction of Lauren Montgomery and Sam Liu merges the best of the last three DC Universe films with a fine balance of intelligence, emotion and more action than even two Earths can handle, said Sam Register, Executive Vice President, Warner Bros. Animation.

About Warner Premiere:
Warner Premiere is Warner Bros. Entertainments new direct-to-consumer production company focused on the development, production and marketing of feature-length content, as well as short form digital content for the growing home entertainment market. Warner Premiere is committed to being at the creative forefront in the evolution of quality product in the direct-to-DVD business and the digital space, creating material that exemplifies the commitment to story, production and brand equity for which Warner Bros. is known.

About Warner Home Video:
With operations in 90 international territories Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest 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 Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.

About DC Comics:
DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman. These DC Super Heroes and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics Web site is located at www.dccomics.com.

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About Warner Bros. Animation:
Warner Bros. Animation has been producing award-winning original animation since 1930, when it released its first cartoon, Sinkin’ in the Bathtub. Since then, Warner Bros. Animations characters have set the standard for innovative, quality animation. Producing for network and cable television, online, home entertainment and feature films both domestically and internationally, Warner Bros. Animation is highly respected for its creative and technical excellence, as well as maintaining the studios rich cartoon heritage. Warner Bros. Animation also oversees the creative use of, and production of animated programming based on classic animated characters from the Hanna-Barbera and DC Comics libraries. Warner Bros. Animation is one of the most honored animation studios in history, garnering a grand total of six Academy Awards, 35 Emmy Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents Choice Award, a Humanitas Award, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).

In further details, James L. Venable is providing the score to the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths animated feature. Concerning the home video release, the Justice League two-part episodes “A Better World” and “Twilight” are slated to be included on the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earth Blu-ray release. Stay tuned for confirmation on the next DC Universe Animated Original Movie.

A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths will debut Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 on DVD and Blu-ray disc. Stay tuned for further Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths updates coming soon!

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