“Batman: Gotham Knight” Hi-Res DVD Art
The hi-res artwork released is for the Batman: Gotham Knight standard DVD one-disc edition.
In related news, The World’s Finest has the first published review of the highly-anticipated direct-to-video Batman: Gotham Knight animated feature. Click here for more.
Stay tuned for further updates.
“Gotham Girls” Web-Series Coming to DVD
Birds of Prey: The Complete Series is scheduled to hit DVD on July 15th, 2008, and, according to Warner Home Video, will contain all three seasons of the Gotham Girls web-series as bonus material.
Birds of Prey aired on The WB network, now The CW, for a single season of thirteen episodes from 2002 – 2003 before succumbing to low-ratings despite a top-rated debut. Gotham Girls, the in-continuity web-series, premiered on www.gothamgirls.com in 2000 before ending after the third season in 2002.
For more information on Gotham Girls, check out The World’s Finest‘s own sub-site devoted to Gotham Girls.
Stay tuned for further updates.
Sales Numbers For February Shipping Animated Comics
Below are the total estimated sales numbers for the animated comics that shipped in February.
Justice League Unlimited #42 – 8,144
Teen Titans Go! #52 – 7,496
The Batman Strikes! #42 – 6,623
Legion of Super Heroes In The 31st Century #11 – 6,568
Stay tuned for further news and updates.
Other Animated Comics On The Chopping Block?
With the surprise cancellation of the Legion of Super Heroes animated series, the spin-off animated comic, Legion of Super Heroes In The 31st Century is likely to be the next title on the chopping block. The comic is likely to ship its last issue by fall 2008.
As for The Batman Strikes!, that title may survive a bit longer since DC Comics wants to keep an all-ages Batman title on comic shelves. However, with the upcoming Batman: The Brave And The Bold (tentative title) animated series, that title may be shelved to make way for a new comic based on the upcoming animated series.
Stay tuned for further confirmation and updates.
Final “Batman: Gotham Knight” Novelization Art, Release Date
The novelization, written by Louise Simonson, is currently set to street on May 27th, 2008, more than a month before the release date of the highly-anticipated direct-to-video Batman: Gotham Knight animated feature. Above is the color cover art for the novelization.
Stay tuned for further updates.
New Images From “Legion of Super Heroes” Finale
Legion of Super Heroes splits its swan song over two weekends beginning with the premiere of the first half of the two-part series finale, entitled “Dark Victory, Part 1,” on Saturday, March 29th. The episode airs on Kids’ WB! on The CW at 9:30am (ET/PT). The second half of the episode will air on Saturday, April 5th.
Lauren Montgomery To Direct “Wonder Woman” Animated Feature
Montgomery is no stranger to the animated comic world. Not only has she directed episodes of Legion of Super Heroes, Montgomery was also one of the three directors for the direct-to-video Superman Doomsday animated feature, directing the second act of the film. She also did storyboard work for Superman Doomsday, as well.
The direct-to-video Wonder Woman animated feature is slated for a Fall 2008 release.
Stay tuned for further updates.
“Legion of Super Heroes” Series Finale Begins This Weekend
Legion of Super Heroes splits its swan song over two weekends beginning with the premiere of the first half of the two-part series finale, entitled “Dark Victory, Part 1,” on Saturday, March 29th. The episode airs on Kids’ WB! on The CW at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT. The second half of the episode will air on Saturday, April 5th.
The episode synopsis for “Dark Victory, Part 1”:
As Imperiex sets in motion one final assault designed to bring him control of the galaxy, Brainiac 5 must fight for control of himself as the ancient programming of Brainiac 1.0 emerges.
“Dark Victory, Part 1” is written by J.M. DeMatteis & Michael Jelenic, and directed by Brandon Vietti.
Kids’WB! also supplied The World’s Finest with three additional images from last weekend’s episode of Legion of Super Heroes, “In Your Dreams.”
Kevin Conroy Confirmed To Voice Batman In “Batman: Gotham Knight”
Press Release:
Prime-Time stars join cast of third DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie
Two-Disc Special Edition & Blu-ray Disc filled with Special Features, Price Point enchanced for Single Disc release
Kevin Conroy, the benchmark by which fans compare all Batman voices, returns to the title role in Batman: Gotham Knight, the third release in the DC Universe Animated Original Movie series from DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation, it was announced today. The all-new, original movie will street July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-ray Disc, as well as OnDemand and Pay-per-View. The film will be available for download on the same date.
Batman: Gotham Knight is a fresh and exciting new entry into the Batman mythos, spinning out of a 40-year history in animation including the Emmy(R)-winning Batman: The Animated Series, widely considered a pivotal moment in American animation. A cross section of distinguished creators, award-winning producers, and acclaimed writers weave six interlocking stories that reveal Bruce Wayne’s journey to The Dark Knight, each with stylish art from some of the world’s most revered animation visionaries.
Conroy set the standard for modern day Batman voices with his performance in Batman: The Animated Series, The New Adventures of Batman and Robin and The New Batman Superman Adventures. He reprised the role as an aging Bruce Wayne playing mentor to a new Caped Crusader in Batman Beyond. Animation legend and Batman: Gotham Knight producer Bruce Timm said Conroy was the obvious choice for both widespread fan approval and to provide an overriding sense of continuity within a film in which Batman appears in so many new, visual variations.
“Anytime we initiate an animated Batman project, ‘Will Kevin Conroy voice Batman?’ is the first question we hear from fans,” said Bruce Timm, Executive Producer. “To meet Kevin is to know that he’s not anything like Batman, and yet he manages to perfectly nail that indefinable element that is Batman. He’s got the voice, he’s got the acting chops, and he’s absolutely the best man for the job.”
Conroy provided a central, rallying point for a cast that perfectly meshes stars of some of today’s highest rated primetime television series with many of the most popular voiceover actors in the business. Gary Dourdan (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) and Ana Ortiz (Ugly Betty) are heard in multiple segments of the six-story film as police detectives Crispus Allen and Anna Ramirez, key members of a special unit who learn to trust the Dark Knight’s motives. Parminder Nagra (ER, Bend It Like Beckham) supplies the voice of Cassandra, a mystical Indian woman who teaches Bruce Wayne to endure and manage his pain. David McCallum (Navy NCIS, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., The Great Escape) takes on the role of loyal servant Alfred. George Newbern (Father of the Bride) and Alanna Ubach (Legally Blonde) also join the cast.
The cast also features popular voice over artists Corey Burton, Rob Paulsen, Kevin Michael Richardson, Will Friedle, Jason Marsden, Jim Meskimen, Pat Musick, Scott Menville, Hynden Walch, Corey Padnos and Crystal Scales.
Batman: Gotham Knight will be available on DVD for $19.98 SRP. There will also be a 2-disc Special Edition DVD available for $29.98 SRP which contains over 100 minutes of bonus features plus 4 bonus episodes. All the content from the 2-disc Special Edition DVD will be available on Blu-ray Disc for $34.99 SRP. Batman: Gotham Knight 2-disc Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray Disc will feature incredible extras including:
“Batman and Me a Devotion of Destiny: The Bob Kane Story” – The comprehensive chronology of the remarkable life of the creator of Batman.
“A Mirror for the Bat: The Evil Denizens of Gotham City” – A stimulating documentary covering Gotham City’s most nefarious of characters, combined with a look into the symbiotic relationship Batman shares with his enemies.
“Batman: The Animated Series” Bonus Episodes – Bruce Timm selects his favorite episodes from Batman: The Animated Series.
“Sneak Peek: Wonder Woman” – DC Universe animated original movie
Audio Commentary – Featuring the filmmakers of Batman: Gotham Knight.
Widescreen (1.78:1)
5.1 Dolby Digital
Batman:Gotham Knight was headed by an impressive list of directors who have brought their distinctly different anime styles to the classic Batman character. The production was divided among three renowned studios Studio 4C, Production I.G and Madhouse and included the truly inimitable visions of directors Shojiro Nishimi, Futoshi Higashide, Hiroshi Morioka, Yasuhiro Aoki and Toshiyuki Kubooka. With stories written by several of the most talented writers of film, comic books, and animation, including Academy Award(R)-nominated screenwriter Josh Olson (A History of Violence), David S. Goyer (Batman Begins), Emmy(R)-winner Alan Burnett (Batman: The Animated
Series), Jordan Goldberg (Associate Producer, The Dark Knight), and award-winning comics writers Greg Rucka and Brian Azzarello, Batman: Gotham Knight presents thrilling new adventures of Batman that spotlight several of Gotham City’s most dangerous villains, including the fearsome Scarecrow, the freakish Killer Croc and the unnerving marksman known as Deadshot. Batman: Gotham Knight is produced by Emma Thomas (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight), Michael Uslan & Benjamin
Melniker (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight), Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series) and Toshi Hiruma.
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Note: Regular updates will return after the holiday weekend.
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