Green Lantern: First Flight World Premiere, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies Sneak Peek Highlight DC Universe Animated Original Films at Comic-Con International in San Diego
Cast, Filmmakers to Host Unveiling of Next Two PG-13 Films; Added Surprises in Store for Comic-Con Audiences
The popular DC Universe Animated Original Movie PG-13 films will showcase its next two releases at Comic-Con International with the World Premiere of Green Lantern: First Flight on Thursday, July 23, and a two-part panel featuring cast and filmmakers from Green Lantern: First Flight and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies on Friday, July 24.
Comic-Con International credentials are required for admittance to both events.
Green Lantern: First Flight will receive its world premiere on Thursday, July 23 at 8:00 p.m. in the San Diego Convention Centers 4,200-seat Ballroom 20. Green Lantern: First Flight finds Hal Jordan recruited to join the Green Lantern Corps and placed under the supervision of respected senior Lantern Sinestro. The earthling soon discovers his mentor is actually the central figure in a secret conspiracy that threatens the philosophies, traditions and hierarchy of the entire Green Lantern Corps. Hal must quickly hone his newfound powers and combat the treasonous Lanterns within the ranks to maintain order in the universe. Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) leads the cast as the voice of Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern. The cast includes Emmy Award nominee Victor Garber (Milk, Titanic), Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica), Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs), Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and John Larroquette (Night Court). Produced by animation legend Bruce Timm, Green Lantern: First Flight is directed by Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman) and scripted by four-time Emmy Award-winning writer Alan Burnett (The Batman). A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, Green Lantern: First Flight will be distributed by Warner Home Video on Blu-Ray Hi-Def and DVD on July 28, 2009.
On Friday, July 24 at 5:45 p.m. in SDCCs 2,000-seat Room 6BCF, Warner Home Video will provide the inside scoop on the its next two action-packed entries in the DC Universe Animated Original Movie PG-13 films Green Lantern: First Flight & Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. Split into two 45-minute panels, the Green Lantern: First Flight discussion will bring together executive producer Bruce Timm, renowned casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano, director Lauren Montgomery, writer Alan Burnett and members of the cast, including Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Then Timm and Romano will be joined by supervising producer Michael Goguen (Justice League: The New Frontier), director Sam Liu (The Batman, Hulk VS.) and writer Stan Berkowitz (Justice League: The New Frontier) for the first public exhibition of film footage and discussion of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. Kevin Conroy, the undisputed benchmark voice of Batman, joins the panel for his first Comic-Con appearance in six years, as will the definitive voice of Lex Luthor, Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption, Highlander). Based on the popular Jeff Loeb/Ed McGuinness comic series/graphic novel, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies finds United States President Lex Luthor using the oncoming trajectory of a kryptonite asteroid to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his partner in crime Batman. Super heroes and super villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite and recruit super help to stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the asteroid, and uncover Luthors devious plot to take command of far more than North America. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies will be distributed by Warner Home Video on September 29, 2009.
DC Comics Senior Vice President of Creative Affairs Gregory Noveck will moderate the entire 90-minute panel.
Autograph sessions have been scheduled for talent from both films. Green Lantern: First Flight cast and filmmakers will sign autographs Friday, July 24 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Superman/Batman: Public Enemies cast and filmmakers will sign autographs Saturday, July 25 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and both autograph sessions will be held at the Warner Bros. Booth, located at position 4329 on the Comic-Con main floor.
In related news, The World’s Finest can confirm the casting of Allison Mack as Power Girl, Xander Berkeley as Captain Atom, LeVar Burton as Black Lightning, Ricardo Chivara as Major Force and John C. McGinley as Metallo in the upcoming Superman/Batman: Public Enemies direct-to-video animated feature, scheduled for release September 29th, 2009. Further details on this title will be announced at Comic-Con International in San Diego.
Check out the Green Lantern: First Flight subsite here at The World’s Finest for further coverage and information on the upcoming Green Lantern: First Flight direct-to-video animated feature. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature will debut Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray disc.
Stay tuned for further Green Lantern: First Flight updates.
The official press information concerning the various DC Animation-themed panels at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2009, as provided by Warner Bros. Animation, is available below.
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
8:00pm-9:30pm Green Lantern: First Flight World Premiere Warner Home Video, Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation proudly present the World Premiere of Green Lantern: First Flight, the fifth DC Universe animated original PG-13 movie. Green Lantern: First Flight finds Hal Jordan recruited to join the Green Lantern Corps and placed under the supervision of respected senior Lantern Sinestro. The earthling soon discovers his mentor is actually the central figure in a secret conspiracy that threatens the philosophies, traditions and hierarchy of the entire Green Lantern Corps. Hal must quickly hone his newfound powers and combat the treasonous Lanterns within the ranks to maintain order in the universe. Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) leads the cast as the voice of Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern. The cast includes Emmy Award nominee Victor Garber (Milk, Titanic), Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica), Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs), Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and John Larroquette (Night Court). Produced by animation legend Bruce Timm, Green Lantern: First Flight is directed by Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman) and scripted by four-time Emmy Awardwinning writer Alan Burnett (The Batman). Warner Home Video will release Green Lantern: First Flight on Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD on July 28, 2009. Ballroom 20
Friday, July 24th, 2009
10:00am-11:00am Batman: The Brave and The Bold Screening and Q&A Gotham takes over San Diego as Diedrich Bader (Surf’s Up), the voice of Batman, returns to Comic-Con alongside executive producer Sam Register (Teen Titans), producer James Tucker (Justice League Unlimited), actor John DiMaggio (Futurama), producer and story editor Michael Jelenic (The Batman) and voice director Andrea Romano (Superman Doomsday). Fans can catch the world premiere screening of the upcoming Mayhem of the Music Meister episode featuring the voice of Neil Patrick Harris (Dr. Horribles Sing-Along Blog) as the Music Meister and enjoy a lively discussion and Q & A with the shows dynamic creative team. From Warner Bros. Animation, Batman: The Brave and The Bold airs Fridays at 8:30 p.m. ET /PT on Cartoon Network. Batman: The Brave and The Bold – Volume 1 will be released on DVD August 25th, 2009. Room 6DE
5:45pm-7:15pm DC Universe Animated Super Powers – Green Lantern: First Flight and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies Get the inside scoop on the next two action-packed entries in the popular series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 films, Green Lantern: First Flight and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. Hal Jordan’s first full-length adventure, Green Lantern: First Flight, brings together executive producer Bruce Timm (Superman Doomsday), casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano (DC Universe films), director Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman), writer Alan Burnett (The Batman), and voice talent Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: SVU) and Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) to discuss and show film clips from the all-new film set for release on July 28. Then, Timm and Romano will be joined by supervising producer Michael Goguen (Justice League: The New Frontier), director Sam Liu (The Batman), and writer Stan Berkowitz (Justice League: The New Frontier), for the first-ever footage and public discussion of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. Kevin Conroy, the undisputed benchmark voice of Batman, joins the panel for his first Comic-Con appearance in six years! Based on the popular Jeff Loeb/Ed McGuinness comic series/graphic novel, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies finds U.S. President Lex Luthor using the oncoming trajectory of a kryptonite asteroid to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his “partner in crime,” Batman. Superheroes and supervillains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must uniteand recruit super helpto stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the asteroid, and uncover Luthor’s devious plot to take command of far more than North America. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies will be distributed by Warner Home Video in fall 2009. The movie reunites the lead voices from the landmark Superman: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated SeriesConroy, Tim Daly (Private Practice) and Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption) reprise their roles as Batman, Superman and Lex Luthor, respectively. Other members of the cast are expected to join the panel, as well. DC Comics senior VP of creative affairs Gregory Noveck moderates. Room 6BCF
Saturday, July 25th, 2009
10:00am-11:00am Writers’ Guild Panel: PG-13 Animation Is animation growing up, or is a PG-13 rating just an excuse for cartoon writers to use bad words and graphically kill off their characters? Alan Burnett (Green Lantern: First Flight), Matt Wayne (Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms), Michael Jelenic (Wonder Woman), Charles Horn (Robot Chicken), Paul Dini (Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker), Greg Johnson (The Ultimate Avengers, The Invincible Iron Man, Doctor Strange), and Stan Berkowitz (Justice League: The New Frontier, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies) will answer this as well as other, more serious questions about this new genre (if you don’t count 1972’s Fritz the Cat). Spoiler alert: Expect these writers to announce lots of exciting new projects. Room 3
Comic-Con International: San Diego is an annual multigenre fan convention held in San Diego, California. Stay tuned for coverage from the above-mentioned respective panels, and much more.
To view the new promotional online advertisement for the current Warner Home Video contest based on the direct-to-video Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature, click on the image below.
Check out the Green Lantern: First Flight subsite here at The World’s Finest for further coverage and information on the upcoming Green Lantern: First Flight direct-to-video animated feature. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature will debut Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray disc.
Stay tuned for further Green Lantern: First Flight updates.
As of late-June 2009, Wonder Woman, the direct-to-video animated feature from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line, has now sold an estimated 235,850 DVD copies since the title’s release in March 2009. According to various home media retailing outlets and independent research, Wonder Woman has remained a consistent seller since its release, and will likely cross the 250,000 units sold mark by the end of July 2009. Please note the home video sales figure above does not take into account rental numbers, OnDemand numbers, hi-def sales, or legal download numbers.
Continuing to buck the standard home video trend of a strong debut followed by tepid sales, the direct-to-video Wonder Woman animated feature has managed to keep steady sales since March 2009. Special promotional events, including marketing tie-ins to the upcoming Green Lantern: First Flight and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies direct-to-video animated features releases, are expected to keep the title on track for the remainder of the year.
The Blu-ray sales for Wonder Woman have also remained stable, now selling over an estimated 23,000 Blu-ray copies since hitting shelves at the beginning of March 2009.
Click on the links below to discuss the direct-to-video animated feature Wonder Woman home video release.
Stay tuned for further home video news here at The World’s Finest, including exclusive updates on the upcoming Green Lantern: First Flight and Superman Batman: Public Enemies direct-to-video animated features.
The first in a series of animated shorts based on DC Comics characters, produced by Warner Bros. Animation, is expected to appear within the first half of 2010, with more to follow. The DC Comics character Jonah Hex will be featured in an upcoming animated short written by Joe R. Lansdale, and will be part of an upcoming home video release from Warner Home Video. The animated shorts will highlight DC Comics characters and be similar in tone to the DC Universe Animated Original Movie titles. The shorts will be included as bonus content on upcoming DC Universe Animated Original Movie and other related home video releases. The Spectre is also currently set to be featured in an upcoming animated short. Multiple animated shorts are currently in production. Please note that schedule and content details are subject to change. Expect an official comment and announcement from Warner Bros. Animation in the future.
Warner Bros. Animation currently has seven different direct-to-video animated feature projects in different stages of production, with the majority of these projects headlining characters from DC Comics. Expect more announcements soon.
For a closer look at the newly released hi-res images from the Green Lantern: First Flight direct-to-video animated feature, click on the thumbnails below.
Both images have been used liberally in publicity for the Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature, appearing in multiple advertisements and promotions for the highly-anticipated upcoming direct-to-video release.
Check out the Green Lantern: First Flight subsite here at The World’s Finest for further coverage and information on the upcoming Green Lantern: First Flight direct-to-video animated feature. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature will debut Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray disc.
Stay tuned for further Green Lantern: First Flight updates.
Cartoon Network has released schedule details for upcoming episodes of the Batman: The Brave and The Bold animated series slated to air on the network. Cartoon Network is currently airing repeats of Batman: The Brave and The Bold, holding new episodes until later this year.
The complete schedule for upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold episodes slated to air over the next two weeks on Cartoon Network can be seen below.
Monday, July 6th, 2009 10:00am (ET) “Menace of the Conqueror Caveman!” 10:30am (ET) “Legends of the Dark Mite!”
Thursday, July 9th, 2009 1:00pm (ET) “Hail the Tornado Tyrant!” 1:30pm (ET) “Duel of the Double Crossers!”
Saturday, July 11th, 2009 10:30am (ET) “Legends of the Dark Mite!”
Monday, July 13th, 2009 10:00am (ET) “The Last Bat on Earth!” 10:30am (ET) “Game Over for Owlman!”
Thursday, July 16th, 2009 1:00pm (ET) “Mystery in Space!” 1:30pm (ET) “Trial of the Demon!”
Saturday, July 18th, 2009 10:30am (ET) “Hail the Tornado Tyrant!”
Monday, July 20th, 2009 10:00am (ET) “Night of the Huntress!” 10:30am (ET) “Menace of the Conqueror Caveman!
Please note the above schedule is subject to change without notice. Stay tuned for further Batman: The Brave and The Bold updates, including exclusive content.
Check out the Batman: The Brave and The Bold subsite here at The World’s Finest for a complete collection of Batman: The Brave and The Bold coverage. Stay tuned for further updates, including exclusive content and news.
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 upcoming direct-to-video Superman/Batman: Public Enemies animated feature. The animated feature adapts the six-issue story arc of the same name, originally written by Loeb, from the Superman/Batman comic series currently published by DC Comics. The story features Superman and Batman facing off against Lex Luthor, now President of the United States.
The World’s Finest: Any thoughts on seeing one of your stories being adapted into an animated feature? Were you surprised by the announcement?
Jeph Loeb: I got a call fromDCasking if I wanted to write the script, which caught me totally off guard because I had no idea they were thinking about this series. I love theJustice League: The New Frontier DVD both in terms of look and how faithful they were to the story. My schedule wouldn’t allow it, so all I could do was hope for the best. And from what I’ve seen it’s better than the best!
WF: Have you been consulted about this project? Are there any moments you’d like to make sure appear in the animated movie, and do you think they’ll stick close to the source material?
JL: I didn’t have anything to do with it. I know the people involved and they are all first rate, top of their game in animation. I did some commentary that is on the DVD. I hope that’s not too embarrassing!
WF: Is there another Superman/Batman arc of yours you would like to see adapted?
JL: Sure! All of them! I’d love to see them adapt the next arc, Supergirl, and do it in Mike Turner’s style. That’s what makes these DVD’s so unique is that they have been following the designs of the specific artists. The McGuinness look to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies just rocks!
WF: Do you plan to check out Superman/Batman: Public Enemies when it hits shelves?
JL: On the shelves?! I’m hoping for an advance copy (laughs)! I’ve downloaded the trailer and play it all the time.
WF: There have been rumors that your other work, specifically Batman: The Long Halloween, may be adapted into animation at some point. Any details on that? Any thoughts?
JL: Haven’t heard a thing, but they keep secrets really well over there. Batman: The Long Halloween is certainly one of my favorite stories, and I was incredibly flattered how much has been used in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
WF: To wrap this up, can you give fans a quick update on what you’re up to right now, including current comic and entertainment work? What can we expect from you down the line?
JL: In movies and television there are a few huge announcements which I can’t really talk about at this time, but very soon. I am going back to television on a new series that is going to be huge!
In comics, my plate is very full. I’ve got the monthly Hulk book, featuring the all-new, all-deadly Red Hulk, with my Superman/Batman partner Ed McGuinness. Also, we’re finishing up Ultimatum with David Finch, which will both reinvent and reinvigorate the Ultimate Universeat Marvel and lead toward Brian Bendis’ newUltimate Spider-Man, Mark Millar’s Ultimate Avengers, and my own New Ultimates with Frank Cho. It’s going to be a very big year!
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: Public Enemies will debut Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray disc. Click here to view the official press release for the upcoming direct-to-video Superman/Batman: Public Enemies animated feature release.
Stay tuned for further Superman/Batman: Public Enemies updates coming soon!
From June 30 – August 11, 2009, Green Lantern Fans Can Enter to Win a PlayStation 3, 40″ LCD HDTV, a Copy of Green Lantern: First Flight on Blu-ray and Much More
To promote the Blu-ray and DVD release of Green Lantern: First Flight on July 28, a sweepstakes has been created to get fans involved and give them a chance to win cool prizes. Green Lantern fans can enter the sweepstakes and learn more about the fifth entry in the popular DVD series of DC Universe Animated Originals through a Facebook Power Ring widget.
Once the Facebook Power Ring Widget has been added to a fan’s page, they can “recharge their ring” continuously to keep it powered to 100% and automatically submit additional entries in the sweepstakes. Additional features of the widget include a Personality Quiz, Green Lantern IQ Test, Video, News and Updates, Downloads and Links.
Check out the Green Lantern: First Flight subsite here at The World’s Finest for further coverage and information on the upcoming Green Lantern: First Flight direct-to-video animated feature. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature will debut Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray disc.
Stay tuned for further Green Lantern: First Flight updates.
Warner Home Video presents the World Premiere of Green Lantern: First Flight at Comic-Con on Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Green Lantern: First Flight, the highly-anticipated fifth entry in the popular DVD series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies, will have its world premiere at Comic-Con in San Diego on Thursday, July 23, 2009.
More than 4,000 fans will have the opportunity to see Green Lantern: First Flight on the big screen five days before the latest DC Universe film is distributed on DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def. The film will premiere in the San Diego Convention Centers Ballroom 20 at 8:00pm.
A panel comprised of filmmakers and voice cast will be presented on the following day, Friday, July 24th, 2009. Details on that panel and its participants will be announced next week.
Acclaimed actor Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) fills the lead voice of Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern. Meloni is joined by fellow Emmy Award nominee Victor Garber (Milk, Titanic) as the villainous Sinestro, Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) as the voice of Boodikka, and Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs) as Kilowog. The cast also includes Juliet Landau (Buffy: The Vampire Slayer), John Larroquette (Night Court), Kurtwood Smith (That 70s Show), and David Lander (Laverne & Shirley).
Produced by animation legend Bruce Timm, Green Lantern: First Flight is helmed by heralded director Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman, Superman Doomsday) and scripted by four-time Emmy Award-winning writer Alan Burnett (The Batman).
Green Lantern: First Flight finds Hal Jordan recruited to join the Green Lantern Corps and placed under the supervision of respected senior Lantern Sinestro. The earthling soon discovers his mentor is actually the central figure in a secret conspiracy that threatens the philosophies, traditions and hierarchy of the entire Green Lantern Corps. Hal must quickly hone his newfound powers and combat the treasonous Lanterns within the ranks to maintain order in the universe.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the illuminated heros first-ever full-length animated film is set for release by Warner Home Video on July 28, 2009. Green Lantern: First Flight will be available as a Special Edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def, as well as single-disc DVD.
Check out the Green Lantern: First Flight subsite here at The World’s Finest for further coverage and information on the upcoming Green Lantern: First Flight direct-to-video animated feature. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature will debut Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray disc.
Stay tuned for further Green Lantern: First Flight updates.
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Press Release Issued For DC Universe Animated Original Movie-Related Comic-Con Events
Blu-ray/DVD/Digital, DC Universe Animated Original Movie, Green Lantern: First Flight, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
Press Release:
Highlight DC Universe Animated Original Films at Comic-Con International in San Diego
Cast, Filmmakers to Host Unveiling of Next Two PG-13 Films; Added Surprises in Store for Comic-Con Audiences
Comic-Con International credentials are required for admittance to both events.
Green Lantern: First Flight will receive its world premiere on Thursday, July 23 at 8:00 p.m. in the San Diego Convention Centers 4,200-seat Ballroom 20. Green Lantern: First Flight finds Hal Jordan recruited to join the Green Lantern Corps and placed under the supervision of respected senior Lantern Sinestro. The earthling soon discovers his mentor is actually the central figure in a secret conspiracy that threatens the philosophies, traditions and hierarchy of the entire Green Lantern Corps. Hal must quickly hone his newfound powers and combat the treasonous Lanterns within the ranks to maintain order in the universe. Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) leads the cast as the voice of Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern. The cast includes Emmy Award nominee Victor Garber (Milk, Titanic), Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica), Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs), Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and John Larroquette (Night Court). Produced by animation legend Bruce Timm, Green Lantern: First Flight is directed by Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman) and scripted by four-time Emmy Award-winning writer Alan Burnett (The Batman). A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, Green Lantern: First Flight will be distributed by Warner Home Video on Blu-Ray Hi-Def and DVD on July 28, 2009.
On Friday, July 24 at 5:45 p.m. in SDCCs 2,000-seat Room 6BCF, Warner Home Video will provide the inside scoop on the its next two action-packed entries in the DC Universe Animated Original Movie PG-13 films Green Lantern: First Flight & Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. Split into two 45-minute panels, the Green Lantern: First Flight discussion will bring together executive producer Bruce Timm, renowned casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano, director Lauren Montgomery, writer Alan Burnett and members of the cast, including Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Then Timm and Romano will be joined by supervising producer Michael Goguen (Justice League: The New Frontier), director Sam Liu (The Batman, Hulk VS.) and writer Stan Berkowitz (Justice League: The New Frontier) for the first public exhibition of film footage and discussion of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. Kevin Conroy, the undisputed benchmark voice of Batman, joins the panel for his first Comic-Con appearance in six years, as will the definitive voice of Lex Luthor, Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption, Highlander). Based on the popular Jeff Loeb/Ed McGuinness comic series/graphic novel, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies finds United States President Lex Luthor using the oncoming trajectory of a kryptonite asteroid to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his partner in crime Batman. Super heroes and super villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite and recruit super help to stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the asteroid, and uncover Luthors devious plot to take command of far more than North America. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies will be distributed by Warner Home Video on September 29, 2009.
DC Comics Senior Vice President of Creative Affairs Gregory Noveck will moderate the entire 90-minute panel.
Autograph sessions have been scheduled for talent from both films. Green Lantern: First Flight cast and filmmakers will sign autographs Friday, July 24 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Superman/Batman: Public Enemies cast and filmmakers will sign autographs Saturday, July 25 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and both autograph sessions will be held at the Warner Bros. Booth, located at position 4329 on the Comic-Con main floor.
In related news, The World’s Finest can confirm the casting of Allison Mack as Power Girl, Xander Berkeley as Captain Atom, LeVar Burton as Black Lightning, Ricardo Chivara as Major Force and John C. McGinley as Metallo in the upcoming Superman/Batman: Public Enemies direct-to-video animated feature, scheduled for release September 29th, 2009. Further details on this title will be announced at Comic-Con International in San Diego.
Check out the Green Lantern: First Flight subsite here at The World’s Finest for further coverage and information on the upcoming Green Lantern: First Flight direct-to-video animated feature. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature will debut Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray disc.
Stay tuned for further Green Lantern: First Flight updates.
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Warner Bros. Animation Releases Details For DC Animation-Themed Comic-Con Panels
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The official press information concerning the various DC Animation-themed panels at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2009, as provided by Warner Bros. Animation, is available below.
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Friday, July 24th, 2009
10:00am-11:00am Batman: The Brave and The Bold Screening and Q&A
Gotham takes over San Diego as Diedrich Bader (Surf’s Up), the voice of Batman, returns to Comic-Con alongside executive producer Sam Register (Teen Titans), producer James Tucker (Justice League Unlimited), actor John DiMaggio (Futurama), producer and story editor Michael Jelenic (The Batman) and voice director Andrea Romano (Superman Doomsday). Fans can catch the world premiere screening of the upcoming Mayhem of the Music Meister episode featuring the voice of Neil Patrick Harris (Dr. Horribles Sing-Along Blog) as the Music Meister and enjoy a lively discussion and Q & A with the shows dynamic creative team. From Warner Bros. Animation, Batman: The Brave and The Bold airs Fridays at 8:30 p.m. ET /PT on Cartoon Network. Batman: The Brave and The Bold – Volume 1 will be released on DVD August 25th, 2009. Room 6DE
Get the inside scoop on the next two action-packed entries in the popular series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 films, Green Lantern: First Flight and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. Hal Jordan’s first full-length adventure, Green Lantern: First Flight, brings together executive producer Bruce Timm (Superman Doomsday), casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano (DC Universe films), director Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman), writer Alan Burnett (The Batman), and voice talent Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: SVU) and Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) to discuss and show film clips from the all-new film set for release on July 28. Then, Timm and Romano will be joined by supervising producer Michael Goguen (Justice League: The New Frontier), director Sam Liu (The Batman), and writer Stan Berkowitz (Justice League: The New Frontier), for the first-ever footage and public discussion of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. Kevin Conroy, the undisputed benchmark voice of Batman, joins the panel for his first Comic-Con appearance in six years! Based on the popular Jeff Loeb/Ed McGuinness comic series/graphic novel, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies finds U.S. President Lex Luthor using the oncoming trajectory of a kryptonite asteroid to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his “partner in crime,” Batman. Superheroes and supervillains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must uniteand recruit super helpto stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the asteroid, and uncover Luthor’s devious plot to take command of far more than North America. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies will be distributed by Warner Home Video in fall 2009. The movie reunites the lead voices from the landmark Superman: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated SeriesConroy, Tim Daly (Private Practice) and Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption) reprise their roles as Batman, Superman and Lex Luthor, respectively. Other members of the cast are expected to join the panel, as well. DC Comics senior VP of creative affairs Gregory Noveck moderates. Room 6BCF
Saturday, July 25th, 2009
10:00am-11:00am Writers’ Guild Panel: PG-13 Animation
Is animation growing up, or is a PG-13 rating just an excuse for cartoon writers to use bad words and graphically kill off their characters? Alan Burnett (Green Lantern: First Flight), Matt Wayne (Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms), Michael Jelenic (Wonder Woman), Charles Horn (Robot Chicken), Paul Dini (Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker), Greg Johnson (The Ultimate Avengers, The Invincible Iron Man, Doctor Strange), and Stan Berkowitz (Justice League: The New Frontier, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies) will answer this as well as other, more serious questions about this new genre (if you don’t count 1972’s Fritz the Cat). Spoiler alert: Expect these writers to announce lots of exciting new projects. Room 3
Comic-Con International: San Diego is an annual multigenre fan convention held in San Diego, California. Stay tuned for coverage from the above-mentioned respective panels, and much more.
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New Promotional Advertisement For “Green Lantern: First Flight” Animated Feature Contest
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To view the new promotional online advertisement for the current Warner Home Video contest based on the direct-to-video Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature, click on the image below.
Official contest details are available here.
Check out the Green Lantern: First Flight subsite here at The World’s Finest for further coverage and information on the upcoming Green Lantern: First Flight direct-to-video animated feature. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature will debut Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray disc.
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Recent “Wonder Woman” Direct-To-Video Animated Feature Enjoys Consistent Video Sales
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Continuing to buck the standard home video trend of a strong debut followed by tepid sales, the direct-to-video Wonder Woman animated feature has managed to keep steady sales since March 2009. Special promotional events, including marketing tie-ins to the upcoming Green Lantern: First Flight and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies direct-to-video animated features releases, are expected to keep the title on track for the remainder of the year.
The Blu-ray sales for Wonder Woman have also remained stable, now selling over an estimated 23,000 Blu-ray copies since hitting shelves at the beginning of March 2009.
Click on the links below to discuss the direct-to-video animated feature Wonder Woman home video release.
–Wonder Woman Feature Talkback (Spoilers)
–Wonder Woman DVD/Blu-ray Talkback (Spoilers)
Stay tuned for further home video news here at The World’s Finest, including exclusive updates on the upcoming Green Lantern: First Flight and Superman Batman: Public Enemies direct-to-video animated features.
Warner Bros. Animation Planning Animated Shorts Series Based On DC Comics Characters
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The first in a series of animated shorts based on DC Comics characters, produced by Warner Bros. Animation, is expected to appear within the first half of 2010, with more to follow. The DC Comics character Jonah Hex will be featured in an upcoming animated short written by Joe R. Lansdale, and will be part of an upcoming home video release from Warner Home Video. The animated shorts will highlight DC Comics characters and be similar in tone to the DC Universe Animated Original Movie titles. The shorts will be included as bonus content on upcoming DC Universe Animated Original Movie and other related home video releases. The Spectre is also currently set to be featured in an upcoming animated short. Multiple animated shorts are currently in production. Please note that schedule and content details are subject to change. Expect an official comment and announcement from Warner Bros. Animation in the future.
Warner Bros. Animation currently has seven different direct-to-video animated feature projects in different stages of production, with the majority of these projects headlining characters from DC Comics. Expect more announcements soon.
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Warner Home Video Releases Hi-Res Images From “Green Lantern: First Flight” Feature
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For a closer look at the newly released hi-res images from the Green Lantern: First Flight direct-to-video animated feature, click on the thumbnails below.
Both images have been used liberally in publicity for the Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature, appearing in multiple advertisements and promotions for the highly-anticipated upcoming direct-to-video release.
Check out the Green Lantern: First Flight subsite here at The World’s Finest for further coverage and information on the upcoming Green Lantern: First Flight direct-to-video animated feature. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature will debut Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray disc.
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Cartoon Network Release Schedule Details For Animated “Batman: The Brave And The Bold”
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The complete schedule for upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold episodes slated to air over the next two weeks on Cartoon Network can be seen below.
Monday, July 6th, 2009
10:00am (ET) “Menace of the Conqueror Caveman!”
10:30am (ET) “Legends of the Dark Mite!”
Thursday, July 9th, 2009
1:00pm (ET) “Hail the Tornado Tyrant!”
1:30pm (ET) “Duel of the Double Crossers!”
Saturday, July 11th, 2009
10:30am (ET) “Legends of the Dark Mite!”
Monday, July 13th, 2009
10:00am (ET) “The Last Bat on Earth!”
10:30am (ET) “Game Over for Owlman!”
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
1:00pm (ET) “Mystery in Space!”
1:30pm (ET) “Trial of the Demon!”
Saturday, July 18th, 2009
10:30am (ET) “Hail the Tornado Tyrant!”
Monday, July 20th, 2009
10:00am (ET) “Night of the Huntress!”
10:30am (ET) “Menace of the Conqueror Caveman!
Please note the above schedule is subject to change without notice. Stay tuned for further Batman: The Brave and The Bold updates, including exclusive content.
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Writer Jeph Loeb On The Upcoming “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies” Animated Feature
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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 upcoming direct-to-video Superman/Batman: Public Enemies animated feature. The animated feature adapts the six-issue story arc of the same name, originally written by Loeb, from the Superman/Batman comic series currently published by DC Comics. The story features Superman and Batman facing off against Lex Luthor, now President of the United States.
Jeph Loeb: I got a call fromDCasking if I wanted to write the script, which caught me totally off guard because I had no idea they were thinking about this series. I love theJustice League: The New Frontier DVD both in terms of look and how faithful they were to the story. My schedule wouldn’t allow it, so all I could do was hope for the best. And from what I’ve seen it’s better than the best!
WF: Have you been consulted about this project? Are there any moments you’d like to make sure appear in the animated movie, and do you think they’ll stick close to the source material?
JL: I didn’t have anything to do with it. I know the people involved and they are all first rate, top of their game in animation. I did some commentary that is on the DVD. I hope that’s not too embarrassing!
WF: Is there another Superman/Batman arc of yours you would like to see adapted?
JL: Sure! All of them! I’d love to see them adapt the next arc, Supergirl, and do it in Mike Turner’s style. That’s what makes these DVD’s so unique is that they have been following the designs of the specific artists. The McGuinness look to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies just rocks!
WF: Do you plan to check out Superman/Batman: Public Enemies when it hits shelves?
JL: On the shelves?! I’m hoping for an advance copy (laughs)! I’ve downloaded the trailer and play it all the time.
JL: Haven’t heard a thing, but they keep secrets really well over there. Batman: The Long Halloween is certainly one of my favorite stories, and I was incredibly flattered how much has been used in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
WF: To wrap this up, can you give fans a quick update on what you’re up to right now, including current comic and entertainment work? What can we expect from you down the line?
JL: In movies and television there are a few huge announcements which I can’t really talk about at this time, but very soon. I am going back to television on a new series that is going to be huge!
In comics, my plate is very full. I’ve got the monthly Hulk book, featuring the all-new, all-deadly Red Hulk, with my Superman/Batman partner Ed McGuinness. Also, we’re finishing up Ultimatum with David Finch, which will both reinvent and reinvigorate the Ultimate Universeat Marvel and lead toward Brian Bendis’ newUltimate Spider-Man, Mark Millar’s Ultimate Avengers, and my own New Ultimates with Frank Cho. It’s going to be a very big year!
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: Public Enemies will debut Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray disc. Click here to view the official press release for the upcoming direct-to-video Superman/Batman: Public Enemies animated feature release.
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Warner Home Video Announces “Green Lantern: First Flight” Animated Feature Contest
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Official details are available below.
40″ LCD HDTV, a Copy of Green Lantern: First Flight on Blu-ray and Much More
Once the Facebook Power Ring Widget has been added to a fan’s page, they can “recharge their ring” continuously to keep it powered to 100% and automatically submit additional entries in the sweepstakes. Additional features of the widget include a Personality Quiz, Green Lantern IQ Test, Video, News and Updates, Downloads and Links.
Check it out now at GreenLanternSweeps.com.
Check out the Green Lantern: First Flight subsite here at The World’s Finest for further coverage and information on the upcoming Green Lantern: First Flight direct-to-video animated feature. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature will debut Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray disc.
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World Premiere Of “Green Lantern: First Flight” Animated Feature Scheduled For Comic Con
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Green Lantern: First Flight at Comic-Con on Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
More than 4,000 fans will have the opportunity to see Green Lantern: First Flight on the big screen five days before the latest DC Universe film is distributed on DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def. The film will premiere in the San Diego Convention Centers Ballroom 20 at 8:00pm.
A panel comprised of filmmakers and voice cast will be presented on the following day, Friday, July 24th, 2009. Details on that panel and its participants will be announced next week.
Acclaimed actor Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) fills the lead voice of Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern. Meloni is joined by fellow Emmy Award nominee Victor Garber (Milk, Titanic) as the villainous Sinestro, Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) as the voice of Boodikka, and Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs) as Kilowog. The cast also includes Juliet Landau (Buffy: The Vampire Slayer), John Larroquette (Night Court), Kurtwood Smith (That 70s Show), and David Lander (Laverne & Shirley).
Green Lantern: First Flight finds Hal Jordan recruited to join the Green Lantern Corps and placed under the supervision of respected senior Lantern Sinestro. The earthling soon discovers his mentor is actually the central figure in a secret conspiracy that threatens the philosophies, traditions and hierarchy of the entire Green Lantern Corps. Hal must quickly hone his newfound powers and combat the treasonous Lanterns within the ranks to maintain order in the universe.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the illuminated heros first-ever full-length animated film is set for release by Warner Home Video on July 28, 2009. Green Lantern: First Flight will be available as a Special Edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def, as well as single-disc DVD.
For two more additional images issued with this press release, check out the Green Lantern: First Flight Gallery.
Check out the Green Lantern: First Flight subsite here at The World’s Finest for further coverage and information on the upcoming Green Lantern: First Flight direct-to-video animated feature. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: First Flight animated feature will debut Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray disc.
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World’s Finest Online: A Comprehensive Guide to the DCAU
Origins and Evolution of World’s Finest Online
Dcanimated.com began as a fan-driven project dedicated to documenting the DCAU. The site has grown significantly, offering comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the DC Animated Universe. It features detailed episode guides, character biographies, and behind-the-scenes insights, making it an invaluable resource for fans.
Extensive Coverage of DCAU Series and Movies
World’s Finest Online provides in-depth information on all major DCAU series, including classics like Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, and Justice League. Each series is explored thoroughly, with episode summaries, reviews, and notable quotes. The site also covers DCAU movies, such as Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Justice League: The New Frontier, offering detailed analyses and production notes.
Staying current with the latest developments in the DCAU is easy with World’s Finest Online. The site regularly updates its news section with announcements about new releases, upcoming projects, and special events. Fans can stay informed about voice cast reunions, special edition releases, and convention appearances related to the DCAU.
Exclusive Interviews and Insights
World’s Finest Online features exclusive interviews with key figures behind the DCAU. Creators like Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett share their insights and experiences, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of these iconic shows and movies. These interviews provide valuable context and deepen the appreciation for the creative efforts that brought the DCAU to life.
World’s Finest Online Community Engagement and Fan Contributions
The site fosters a vibrant community of DCAU fans. Visitors can participate in forums, share fan art, and contribute to discussions about their favorite shows and characters. World’s Finest Online also highlights fan projects and provides a platform for fans to showcase their creativity and passion for the DCAU.
Comprehensive Episode Guides and Character Biographies
One of the standout features of dcanimated.com is its extensive episode guides. Each episode of the DCAU series is meticulously cataloged, with summaries, key moments, and notable quotes. Additionally, the site offers detailed biographies of major and minor characters, providing background information and character development insights.
World’s Finest Online boasts a rich collection of archival content, including video clips, image galleries, and soundtracks from various DCAU series and movies. The site also features special sections dedicated to unique aspects of the DCAU, such as iconic moments, crossover episodes, and thematic explorations.
Where to Watch the DCAU
World’s Finest Online provides information on where fans can watch their favorite DCAU series and movies. The site includes links to streaming platforms like HBO Max and details about physical media releases. This makes it easy for fans to enjoy the DCAU’s extensive content library.
World’s Finest Online is an essential resource for any fan of the DC Animated Universe. With its comprehensive coverage, exclusive content, and active community, the site continues to celebrate and preserve the legacy of the DCAU. Fans can rely on World’s Finest Online for accurate information, engaging content, and the latest updates in DC animated storytelling.
About the World’s Finest Online Creators
World’s Finest Online was created by dedicated fans of the DCAU. Their passion and commitment have made the site a trusted source of news and information. By providing detailed and engaging content, they have ensured that the DCAU’s legacy continues to thrive.