“Harley Quinn” Animated Series Debuts Nov. 29, 2019 On DC Universe, “BizarroTV” Series Announced
Warner Bros. Animation and DC Universe announced the upcoming Harley Quinn animated series will debut Nov. 29, 2019 on the DC Universe streaming service. The premiere date was announced at the annual New York Comic-Con. Also announced was a mixed media BizarroTV anthology series, upcoming titles coming to DC Universe and more. Continue below for the press release.
DEBUT DATE ANNOUNCED AT GRAND OPENING OF
ART GALLERY POP-UP DEDICATED TO THE DELIGHTFULLY DERANGED SUPER-VILLAIN
Additional Live Action and Animated Shows Coming from Blue Ribbon Content to the Subscription Platform in 2020
Open Call for Unscripted Video Pitches and Launch of a New Robust Fan Community Initiative Rounded Out the Announcements During New York Comic-Con
DC Universe continues to deliver new content, robust community engagement, and real-world experiences to its members. During the grand opening reception of a new, pop-up activation titled, DCU HQ, the subscription service highlighted updates to the platform and previewed new content coming in 2020.
Timed to New York Comic-Con, the DCU HQ also includes an art retrospective dedicated to Harley Quinn and the character’s colorful history throughout animation, comics and film titled The Fantabulous Evolution of One Harley Quinn Gallery. Included in the gallery space are props from the hotly anticipated film Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn), in theaters February 7, 2020, from Warner Bros. Pictures: her fan-favorite Mallet, Harley Grenades, Fur-Covered Brass Knuckles, Black and Red Roller Skates donned by Harley Quinn herself for a hard-hitting Roller Derby scene, and many more never-before-displayed items.
In addition, many original art pieces are on display including, a development sketch of Harley Quinn for her first appearance in “Joker’s Favor”; original cel art from Batman: the Animated Series; comic book covers by Amanda Conner, Rachel Dodson and Jim Lee among others; plus original art by Bruce Timm and Amanda Conner created exclusively for the pop-up gallery.
The opening night festivities included a presentation featuring a line-up of DC executives, artists, producers and even Krypto was on hand, the fan-favorite super dog who will soon be appearing on the DC Universe original series Titans. The evening got underway with artist Jim Lee, DC’s Chief Creative Officer and Publisher, creating live art on the walls within The Fantabulous Evolution of One Harley Quinn Gallery. Timelapse video available in the media kit.
DC UNIVERSE ORIGINAL SERIES AND EXCLUSIVES
Harley Quinn Debuts on November 29!
Executive Producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker were on hand to officially announce the premiere date for the original adult-animated comedy series Harley Quinn. DC artist Amanda Conner was on hand as well to share her inspiration to create some of the art that inspired the animated series. Her art is featured within the immersive pop-up installation at DCU HQ.
BizarroTV from Blue Ribbon Content
DC Universe announced a new anthology series, titled BizarroTV, that will feature fan favorite characters from the more obscure corners of the DC universe. This mixed media series is coming to DC Universe in 2020. Produced by Blue Ribbon Content, Warner Bros. Television Group’s digital production unit, this new show demonstrates the Television Group’s commitment to create original and compelling programs for the digital marketplace. Blue Ribbon taps into the Studio’s established creative team, while also identifying new and innovative talent to deliver cutting-edge series in the short form format. A showcase of experimental styles and creative voices and visions that will be a mix of live action and animation; deep cuts from the DC portfolio of characters such as Space Cabbie, Ambush Bug, Slam Bradley and the Creeper!
New Home Entertainment Releases
More WB Home Entertainment releases will be coming to DC Universe in 2020, particularly because the movies have been so popular with members. The most watched movie on the DC Universe to-date is the animated original Reign of the Supermen, which debuted on the service January 29, 2019. Due to its popularity, even more home entertainment movies will be coming in 2020, including Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, Superman: Red Son and Justice League Dark: Apocalypse. These original animated movies will be available on DC Universe just 90 days after their physical release date.
DC IS FOCUSED ON GIVING BACK TO ITS FANS
DCYou Unscripted
In another fan first, DC Universe unveiled a partnership that – for the first time – provides DCU members the opportunity to create an unscripted series that has the opportunity to launch on DC Universe.
“Since the launch of this service just over a year ago, we’ve established a community that has far exceeded our ambitions. We’ve hosted unforgettable member events – creating places and spaces where fans could have a voice. We’re working to take it to a whole new level in our second year by giving our fans an opportunity to submit their own concepts for an unscripted show that will potentially become a series on DC Universe next year,” commented DC Universe Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sam Ades.
Abe Mohammadione, Vice President of Creative & Production for Ideas United, presented the new initiative designed to harness the creativity and talent of DC fans and unleash a new unscripted concept and video series. DC Universe, in association with Ideas United, kicked off DCYou Unscripted, inviting emerging creators and dedicated fans alike to submit unscripted series ideas, drawing on all things DC.
New Community Engagement
Many DC Universe members are familiar with Jackie Cole as the Community and Rewards Manager and oft-moderator in the DC Universe community. She provided an overview of the new features launching on DC Universe this month. New features will be available to members starting on October 23, 2019 as a part of “Community Week”, a special event for members on the service. It will include special guests and top-notch creators from comics, TV, animation, and more, who will join the fun by participating in Q&As, book club discussions, live Watch-Alongs with behind-the-scenes insights and deep dive explorations of the shows and scripts. Community week will kick off with a Q&A with Titans series star, Anna Diop.
The upgrade is a meaningful evolution of the platform in direct response to member feedback. The new features will give fans more opportunities to interact, participate in live Q&A’s with DC talent, find their niche fandom with comic book and fan clubs, earn badges and level up for even more exciting opportunities and exclusive rewards.
“DC Universe is designed to deliver an unparalleled experience in video, comics and conversations with the intent to give fans a voice and a shared sense of place in the DC world,” said Ades. “Now, in its second year of service, our plans to evolve have turned to breaking down barriers between fans and creators and fulfilling our promise to deliver the ultimate fan experience digitally online and offline.”
Comic Books
Jim Lee wrapped up the evening with a rundown of data pulled from comics readership patterns on the service. DC Universe members have read over 9.5 Million comics on the platform to date, just over this inaugural year. That’s about 395,000 comic books read each month! With the ability to read comics page-by-page or auto-play on a big screen – members are guzzling comics on the service.
The top comic on DCU is DC Universe: Rebirth No. 1 (2016). And it is no surprise that The New Teen Titans (1980) No. 1 comes in as the second most-read comic.
Speaking of favorite characters, the titles most read on the service coincide with hard-to-find classics, including Batman from 1940, as well as Injustice: Gods Among Us from 2013. Here are the top five books that dominate:
Injustice: Gods Among Us (2013)
Batman (1940)
Batman (2016)
Batman (2011)
Injustice 2 (2017)
News Recap: Coming Soon to DC Universe
-Original animated series Harley Quinn will debut on November 29, 2019.
–BizarroTV is a new anthology series created in partnership with Blue Ribbon Content which will be exclusive mixed media content provided specifically for DC Universe.
-Home video releases coming to DC Universe in 2020 include: Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, Superman: Red Son and Justice League Dark: Apocalypse.
-New community features will launch during “Community Week” on October 24, 2019
-DC Universe in partnership with Ideas United announced DCYou Unscripted, inviting emerging creators and dedicated fans alike to submit unscripted series ideas, drawing on all things DC.
-Artist Amanda Conner unveiled a new Harley Quinn original art piece created exclusively for The Fantabulous Evolution of One Harley Quinn Gallery immersive pop-up installation at DCU HQ. Conner also revealed the cover art for a new Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey comic book coming in February 2020.
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First “Wonder Woman: Bloodlines” Clips, “Wonder Woman: Bloodlines,” “Batman Beyond” Cast, Crew Appearing At NYCC
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided details of cast and crew members from the DC Universe Movie Wonder Woman: Bloodlines and the classic animated series Batman Beyond who will be appearing at New York Comic Con 2019. The annual convention will host the world premiere of the DC Universe Movie Wonder Woman: Bloodlines and hold a panel celebrating the 20th anniversary of Batman Beyond. Additionally, the studio has also provided two clips from Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, both of which are available to view in the players below. Continue on for video, press details and further information on both Wonder Woman: Bloodlines and Batman Beyond!
BATMAN BEYOND on BLU-RAY,
WORLD PREMIERE of WONDER WOMAN: BLOODLINES
AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2019
ROSARIO DAWSON, KEVIN CONROY, WILL FRIEDLE,
ADRIENNE C. MOORE, MARIE AVGEROPOULOS,
MOZHAN MARNO, LAUREN TOM, COURTENAY TAYLOR
AMONG CONFIRMED TALENT
WONDER WOMAN: BLOODLINES
CAST & FILMMAKERS SIGNING AT DC BOOTH
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) returns to New York Comic Con with two spotlight events – the World Premiere of the latest DC Universe Movie, Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, and a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Batman Beyond and its upcoming remastered release on Blu-ray – over the October 3-6, 2019 weekend at the Javits Center.
Presentations will include a film premiere and never-before-seen remastered footage, discussions with production/acting talent, a special autograph signing, and exclusive prizes for inquisitive fans. Both of the WBHE panels will be held on NYCC’s Main Stage.
The cast and filmmakers of Wonder Woman: Bloodlines will be hosting an autograph signing – on exclusive-to-NYCC mini-posters – on Friday, October 4 from 4:00-4:45pm.
Here’s a breakdown of the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment panels at New York Comic Con (names in bold are confirmed to attend):
Friday, October 4 – 7:45-9:45 – Main Stage
World Premiere of Wonder Woman: Bloodlines
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC and Warner Bros. Animation invite New York Comic Con attendees to experience the World Premiere of the latest DC Universe Movie, Wonder Woman: Bloodlines. In the film, Amazon princess Diana of Themyscira chooses to save fighter pilot Steve Trevor and return him to his home in America – setting in motion one of Wonder Woman’s most captivating chapters. Fulfilling the role of both ambassador as well as protector, Diana soon earns the name Wonder Woman from the gracious people of Earth. Equally strong in body, heart and will, she makes it her mission to help a troubled young girl enlisted by a deadly organization known as Villainy, Inc., whose criminal members have their sights set on invading Themyscira. Prepare for a thrilling quest packed with brutal battles, mysterious mythology and endless wonder! See the film, then stay for an entertaining panel discussion with stars and filmmakers. Rosario Dawson (Jane the Virgin, Rent, Luke Cage) returns as the voice of Wonder Woman for the sixth time, leading a sensational Wonder Woman: Bloodlines voice cast that includes Jeffrey Donovan (Fargo, Burn Notice) as Steve Trevor, Marie Avgeropoulos (The 100) as Silver Swan, Adrienne C. Moore (Orange Is the New Black) as Etta Candy, Kimberly Brooks (DC Super Hero Girls, Mass Effect, Winx Club) as The Cheetah & Giganta, Courtenay Taylor (Regular Show, Fallout 4) as Dr. Poison, Constance Zimmer (Entourage, House of Cards) as Veronica Cale, Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) as Julia Kapatelis, Michael Dorn (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Arrow) as Ferdinand, Cree Summer (Batman Beyond, Rugrats) as Hippolyta, and Mozhan Marno (The Blacklist, House of Cards) as Dr. Cyber. Producer Sam Liu (Reign of the Supermen) and Justin Copeland (Batman: Hush) co-direct from a script by Mairghread Scott (Justice League Action). James Tucker (Batman: Hush) is executive producer. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment presents Wonder Woman: Bloodlines on Digital starting October 5, 2019, and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack on October 22, 2019.
Sunday, October 6 – 1:45-2:45pm
Batman Beyond 20th Anniversary
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Batman Beyond won two Emmy Awards and three Annie Awards as it captured the imaginations of a new generation of Batman fans, setting new standards for super hero storytelling with innovative designs, outstanding voice acting and an intriguing approach to DC’s iconic characters and stories. The series also spawned an acclaimed animated film, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. Come celebrate the series’ 20th anniversary and its upcoming remastered Blu-ray box set release with key members of the Batman Beyond creative team, led by the voices of Batman, Terry McGinnis and Dana Tan – Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series), Will Friedle (Boy Meets World, Kim Possible) and Lauren Tom (Futurama, King of the Hill) – alongside producer Alan Burnett (Batman: The Animated Series), director James Tucker (The Death of Superman, Wonder Woman: Bloodlines) and some potential surprise guests. Batman Beyond: The Complete Series Deluxe Limited Edition box set arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting October 15, 2019, and in a stunning Blu-ray box set on October 29, 2019.
WBHE panels will be live-streamed for fans unable to make the trek to New York. Please check the NYCC website (www.newyorkcomiccon.com) for streaming details.
Click here for more details on the upcoming physical and digital media release of Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, and keep an eye right here at The World’s Finest for additional content. The next installment in the DC Universe Movie line, Wonder Woman: Bloodlines will hit Digital on October 5, 2019 and physical media on October 22, 2019. Continuing, click here for details on the Batman Beyond: The Complete Animated Series – Limited Edition Blu-ray collection. Also, for more the acclaimed animated series, be sure check out the dedicated Batman Beyond subsite right here at The World’s Finest. Content on the site includes reviews, exclusive interviews and production material, image galleries, videos and much more. Click on the link below to discuss this news.
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New Clips, Images From “Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans” Animated Feature
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released new images from Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans, the upcoming DC Animated Movie title. The feature finds finds the stars of Teen Titans Go! face-to-face with the Teen Titans from the 2003 animated series. Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans will be available September 24, 2019 on Digital and October 15, 2019 on Blu-ray and DVD. Continue to view clips in the player below and view some images.
TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE AS
WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT
AND DC PRESENT
TEEN TITANS GO! Vs. TEEN TITANS
COMING SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 TO DIGITAL;
ARRIVING OCTOBER 15, 2019 ON BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK & DVD
When the forces of evil unite from across time and dimensions, it’ll take the combined efforts of distinctly different, yet similar Super Hero teams to keep the universe secure in Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the feature-length animated film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital ($14.99) starting September 24, 2019 an on Blu-ray Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP) and DVD ($19.98) on October 15, 2019. Order due date is September 10, 2019.
In Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans, the comedic modern-day quintet takes on their 2003 counterparts when villains from each of their worlds join forces to pit the two Titan teams against each other. They’ll need to set aside their differences and work together to combat Trigon, Hexagon, Santa Claus (that’s right, Santa!) and time itself in order to save the universe.
Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans features the beloved multi-series cast of the past 17 years: Greg Cipes (The Middle, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) as Beast Boy, Scott Menville (LEGO DC: Batman – Family Matters) as Robin, Khary Payton (The Walking Dead) as Cyborg, Tara Strong (Batman: The Animated Series, My Little Pony, Unikitty!) as Raven, and Hynden Walch (Adventure Time, Groundhog Day) as Starfire. The cast also spotlights Kevin Michael Richardson (The Simpsons, Family Guy, American Dad!) as Trigon/Hexagon, Robert Morse (Mad Men, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) as Santa Claus, Grey Griffin (Scooby-Doo franchise, DC Super Hero Girls, The Fairly OddParents) as Mrs. Claus, Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords, Voltron: Legendary Defender) as Master of Games, Sean Maher (Firefly, Serenity) as Nightwing, and four-time Grammy Award winner “Weird Al” Yankovic (Milo Murphy’s Law) as Gentleman Ghost and Darkseid.
Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans is produced and directed by Jeff Mednikow (Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!, Teen Titans Go!) from a script by Marly Halpern-Graser (Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and Jeremy Adams (LEGO DC: Batman – Family Matters). Sam Register is executive producer. Executive Producers are Aaron Horvath (Teen Titans Go!, Unikitty!) and Michael Jelenic (Teen Titans Go!, Batman: The Brave and the Bold).
“Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans is the ultimate film for Titans fans, offering an action-packed mash-up of the classic 2003 Teen Titans’ serious, dedicated approach to crime-fighting alongside the beloved current-day Teen Titans’ comedic style,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing. “This film truly has something for every Titans fan.”
Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans Enhanced Content
Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital
-Teen Titans Go! “Legendary Sandwich” – Raven sends the Titans on a quest to find ingredients for a magical sandwich.
-Teen Titans Go! “Mr. Butt” – Blackfire pays a surprise visit to her sister Starfire. The other Titans think Blackfire is playing another trick, but Starfire is certain this time Blackfire is serious about reviving their sisterly love.
-Teen Titans Go! “Cat’s Fancy” – Robin decides to become a cat so that Starfire will finally love him.
-Teen Titans Go! “Shrimps and Prime Rib” – The Titans try to remember how to be superheroes and stop The Brain.
-Teen Titans Go! “The Scoop” – When Starfire becomes obsessed with an ice cream scoop, the others try to teach her that inanimate objects can’t replace people.
-Teen Titans Go! “Chicken in the Cradle” – In the Season Five premiere, Beast Boy neglects his responsibilities leaving the other Titans to raise his baby chick.
-Teen Titans, “Final Exam” – Slade hires the newest graduates of the H.I.V.E. to take on the Teen Titans.
-Teen Titans, “How Long is Forever” – Starfire is accidentally sucked into a wormhole that sends her 20 years into the future.
-Teen Titans, “Deception” – When the Titans find out Brother Blood has an academy for young super villains, Cyborg goes undercover to find out more about the operation.
-Teen Titans Go! Top of the Titans: The Raddest Songs ( Feature ) – A Teen Titans Go! special mini-series hosted by Birdarang, who counts down the top 12 “raddest” songs from the show.
-Teen Titans Go! Top of the Titans: Titans Dance Party ( Feature ) – A Teen Titans Go! special mini-series hosted by Birdarang, who counts down the top 13 best dance songs or moments from the show.
-Teen Titans Go! Top of the Titans: Best Rivals ( Feature ) – A Teen Titans Go! special mini-series hosted by Robin, leader of the Titans, who counts down the top 15 best rivals from the show.
-Sing-along ( Feature ) – Join in and sing-along with “We are Teen Titans” and the “Worlogog” tunes featuring Cyborg, never before on video!
Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.
Fans can also own Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans via purchase from digital retailers beginning September 24, 2019.
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On September 24, 2019, Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans will be available to own in high definition and standard definition from select digital retailers including Amazon, FandangoNOW, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. On September 24, 2019, Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.
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BASICS
PRODUCT SRP
Blu-ray Combo Pack $24.98
DVD $19.98
Blu-ray Languages: English, French – Parisian, German, Spanish – Latin
Blu-ray Subtitles: English, French – Parisian, German, Spanish – Latin
DVD Languages: English, French – Parisian, German, Brazilian – Portuguese, Spanish – Latin
DVD Subtitles: English, German, French – Parisian, Brazilian – Portuguese, Spanish – Latin
Running Time: 72 minutes
About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.:
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About Warner Bros. Animation
Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. Theatrically, WBA’s full-length film, Teen Titans GO! to the Movies, released on July 27, 2018. WBA’s TV series include Teen Titans Go!, Unikitty! and the upcoming DC Super Hero Girls and ThunderCats Roar for Cartoon Network; Be Cool Scooby-Doo!, Bunnicula, Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, The Tom and Jerry Show, New Looney Tunes, Wacky Races and the upcoming Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who? and Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs for Boomerang; Mike Tyson Mysteries for Adult Swim; Green Eggs and Ham for Netflix; Harley Quinn and Young Justice: Outsiders for DC Universe; Animaniacs for Hulu; and the upcoming Looney Tunes Cartoons content initiative. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Animated Original Movies — for DVD, Blu-ray® and digital media. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
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“Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season” Hitting Digital Sept. 24, 2019, DVD, Blu-ray On Nov. 26, 2019
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released press details for Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season, which will be available on Digital HD starting September 24, 2019 and on Blu-ray and DVD on November 26, 2019. Young Justice: Outsiders finds our heroes still dealing with the events of Young Justice: Invasion while facing the new threat of metahuman teen trafficking and the intergalactic arms race for control of these super-powered youths. Continue below to view the press details and package artwork.
AND DC PRESENT
YOUNG JUSTICE: OUTSIDERS – THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON
COMING TO DIGITAL SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
AND TO BLU-RAY™ & DVD NOVEMBER 26, 2019
A new generation of heroes joins the Young Justice team just as they face their greatest challenge yet in Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the DC Universe Original Series’ enthralling third season arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting September 24, 2019 and DVD ($24.98 SRP) on November 26, 2019. The DVD order due date is October 22, 2019.
Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season will be available on Blu-rayTM courtesy of Warner Archive Collection. The Blu-rayTM release includes all 26 episodes on the DVD and is also arriving November 26, 2019. Warner Archive Blu-ray releases are found at wb.com/warnerarchive and your favorite online retailer.
In Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season, our heroes have survived the schemes of the Light and saved the Earth from the Reach Invasion – but the worst has yet to come. Now someone is kidnapping teens and transforming them into super-powered weapons! Meta-Human trafficking is a terrifying threat to a society caught in the crossfire of a genetic arms race spanning the globe and the galaxy. Now Nightwing, Superboy, Miss Martian, Tigress, Aqualad and Black Lightning will need help from a new group of young heroes to save the world from the war games of Super-Villains controlling the system from the inside. What’s needed … is a team of Outsiders.
Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season boasts a stellar core cast that features Troy Baker, Danica McKellar, Crispin Freeman, Khary Payton, Nolan North, Stephanie Lemelin, Jesse McCartney, Jason Marsden, Bruce Greenwood, Mae Whitman, Grey Griffin, Vanessa Marshall, Maggie Q, Alyson Stoner, Zehra Fazal, Yuri Lowenthal, Jason Spisak, Josh Keaton, Kelly Hu and Greg Cipes,
The third season also includes such notable guest starring appearances as Alan Tudyk, Lacey Chabert, Bill Fagerbakke, Oded Fehr, Daniela Bobadilla, Chad Lowe, Jacqueline Obradors, Keone Young, Dwight Shultz, Mirina Sirtis, Deborah Strang, Gwendoline Yeo and Danny Trejo; and topnotch voice actors Scott Menville, Tara Strong, Hynden Walch, Diane Delano, Dee Bradley Baker, Jeff Bennett, Roger Craig Smith, Fred Tatasciore, David Sobolov, Kath Soucie, James Arnold Taylor, Kevin Michael Richardson and Steve Blum.
Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season is produced by Greg Weisman (Gargoyles) and Brandon Vietti (Batman: Under The Red Hood). Leanne Moreau (DC Super Hero Girls) is producer. Sam Register is Executive Producer.
All 26 thrilling episodes of the epic third season will be available as a four-disc DVD set. Those episodes are:
1. Princes All
2. Royal We
3. Eminent Threat
4. Private Security
5. Away Mission
6. Rescue Op
7. Evolution
8. Triptych
9. Home Fires
10. Exceptional Human Beings
11. Another Freak
12. Nightmare Monkeys
13. True Heroes
14. Influence
15. Leverage
16. Illusion of Control
17. First Impression
18. Early Warning
19. Elder Wisdom
20. Quiet Conversations
21. Unknown Factors
22. Antisocial Pathologies
23. Terminus
24. Into the Breach
25. Overwhelmed
26. Nevermore
“The audience demand for Young Justice is obvious – the fans are the ultimate reason the series has returned after six years, and the viewership on the DC Universe streaming service has been significant,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Senior Vice President, Originals, Animation and Family Marketing. “We recognize that thirst for Young Justice and know those same fans will want to have the action-packed third season – with all of its new characters, voices and challenges – as a compilation package.”
Fans can also own Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season via purchase from digital retailers beginning September 24, 2019.
DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS
On September 24, 2019, Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season will be available to own in high definition and standard definition from select digital retailers including Amazon, FandangoNOW, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. It will also be made available digitally from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.
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The third season of Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season will be available to own on Digital on September 24, 2019. Digital allows consumers to instantly stream and download all episodes to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital is available from various retailers including Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play, Vudu, PlayStation, Xbox and others. A Digital Copy is also included in the U.S. with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs for redemption and cloud storage.
BASICS
Street Date: November 26, 2019
Running Time: 572 minutes
United States
Price: $24.98 SRP
4 DVD’s
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About Warner Bros. Animation
Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. Theatrically, WBA’s full-length film, Teen Titans GO! to the Movies, released on July 27, 2018. WBA’s TV series include Teen Titans Go!, Unikitty! and the upcoming DC Super Hero Girls and ThunderCats Roar for Cartoon Network; Be Cool Scooby-Doo!, Bunnicula, Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, The Tom and Jerry Show, New Looney Tunes, Wacky Races and the upcoming Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who? and Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs for Boomerang; Mike Tyson Mysteries for Adult Swim; Green Eggs and Ham for Netflix; Harley Quinn and Young Justice: Outsiders for DC Universe; Animaniacs for Hulu; and the upcoming Looney Tunes Cartoons content initiative. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Animated Original Movies — for DVD, Blu-ray® and digital media. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
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Clips, Images From Batman’s Upcoming “Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?” Appearance
The classic DC Comics character Batman is scheduled to appear on an upcoming episode of the Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? animated series. Airing on Cartoon Network and streaming on the Boomerang app, the series finds The Mystery Inc. gang bringing in a new guest star each week to help solve a mystery. Batman will appear in the episode “What a Night For a Dark Knight!,” which will debut September 19, 2019 on the Boomerang streaming service and September 30, 2019 on Cartoon Network. Warner Bros. Animation has provided The World’s Finest with clips, including an exclusive, and a selection of images, available below.
Note: Post updated with alternate videos after loss of original videos
The episode is described as follows:
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
What a Night For a Dark Knight!
When Scooby and the gang come to Gotham City to visit Alfred Pennyworth, they stumble into a dangerous mystery! Alfred’s been kidnapped by the Man-Bat! Batman is on the case and he does not want any help from our meddling kids.
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? “What a Night For a Dark Knight!” will debut September 19, 2019 on the Boomerang streaming service and September 30, 2019 on Cartoon Network. Stay tuned for further animation updates right here at The World’s Finest!
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Releases “Batman Beyond,” “Wonder Woman: Bloodlines” New York Comic Con Details
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has provided details for its presence at New York Comic Con 2019, specifically for the world premiere of the DC Universe Movie Wonder Woman: Bloodlines and a panel celebrating the 20th anniversary of Batman Beyond. Both panels will feature appearances by their respective cast and crew. Continue below for press details.
BATMAN BEYOND on BLU-RAY,
WORLD PREMIERE of WONDER WOMAN: BLOODLINES
AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2019
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) returns to New York Comic Con with two spotlight events – the World Premiere of the latest DC Universe Movie, Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, and a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Batman Beyond and its upcoming remastered release on Blu-ray – over the October 3-6, 2019 weekend at the Javits Center.
Presentations will include a film premiere and never-before-seen remastered footage, discussions with production/acting talent, a special autograph signing, and exclusive prizes for inquisitive fans. Both of the WBHE panels will be held on NYCC’s Main Stage.
Here’s a breakdown of the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment panels at New York Comic Con:
Friday, October 4 – 7:45-9:45 – Main Stage
World Premiere of Wonder Woman: Bloodlines
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC and Warner Bros. Animation invite New York Comic Con attendees to experience the World Premiere of the latest DC Universe Movie, Wonder Woman: Bloodlines. In the film, Amazon princess Diana of Themyscira chooses to save fighter pilot Steve Trevor and return him to his home in America – setting in motion one of Wonder Woman’s most captivating chapters. Fulfilling the role of both ambassador as well as protector, Diana soon earns the name Wonder Woman from the gracious people of Earth. Equally strong in body, heart and will, she makes it her mission to help a troubled young girl enlisted by a deadly organization known as Villainy, Inc., whose criminal members have their sights set on invading Themyscira. Prepare for a thrilling quest packed with brutal battles, mysterious mythology and endless wonder! See the film, then stay for an entertaining panel discussion with stars and filmmakers. Rosario Dawson (Jane the Virgin, Rent, Luke Cage) returns as the voice of Wonder Woman for the sixth time, leading a sensational Wonder Woman: Bloodlines voice cast that includes Jeffrey Donovan (Fargo, Burn Notice) as Steve Trevor, Marie Avgeropoulos (The 100) as Silver Swan, Adrienne C. Moore (Orange Is the New Black) as Etta Candy, Kimberly Brooks (DC Super Hero Girls, Mass Effect, Winx Club) as The Cheetah & Giganta, Courtenay Taylor (Regular Show, Fallout 4) as Dr. Poison, Constance Zimmer (Entourage, House of Cards) as Veronica Cale, Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) as Julia Kapatelis, Michael Dorn (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Arrow) as Ferdinand, Cree Summer (Batman Beyond, Rugrats) as Hippolyta, and Mozhan Marno (The Blacklist, House of Cards) as Dr. Cyber. Producer Sam Liu (Reign of the Supermen) and Justin Copeland (Batman: Hush) co-direct from a script by Mairghread Scott (Justice League Action). James Tucker (Batman: Hush) is executive producer. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment presents Wonder Woman: Bloodlines on Digital starting October 5, 2019, and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack on October 22, 2019.
Sunday, October 6 – 1:45-2:45pm
Batman Beyond 20th Anniversary
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Batman Beyond won two Emmy Awards and three Annie Awards as it captured the imaginations of a new generation of Batman fans, setting new standards for super hero storytelling with innovative designs, outstanding voice acting and an intriguing approach to DC’s iconic characters and stories. The series also spawned an acclaimed animated film, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. Come celebrate the series’ 20th anniversary and its upcoming remastered Blu-ray box set release with key members of the Batman Beyond creative team, led by the voices of Batman, Terry McGinnis and Dana Tan – Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series), Will Friedle (Boy Meets World, Kim Possible) and Lauren Tom (Futurama, King of the Hill) – alongside producer Alan Burnett (Batman: The Animated Series), director James Tucker (The Death of Superman, Wonder Woman: Bloodlines) and some potential surprise guests. Batman Beyond: The Complete Series Deluxe Limited Edition box set arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting October 15, 2019, and in a stunning Blu-ray box set on October 29, 2019.
WBHE panels will be live-streamed for fans unable to make the trek to New York. Please check the NYCC website (www.newyorkcomiccon.com) for streaming details.
Click here for more details on the upcoming physical and digital media release of Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, and keep an eye right here at The World’s Finest for additional content. The next installment in the DC Universe Movie line, Wonder Woman: Bloodlines will hit Digital on October 5, 2019 and physical media on October 22, 2019. Continuing, click here for details on the Batman Beyond: The Complete Animated Series – Limited Edition Blu-ray collection. Also, for more the acclaimed animated series, be sure check out the dedicated Batman Beyond subsite right here at The World’s Finest. Content on the site includes reviews, exclusive interviews and production material, image galleries, videos and much more. Click on the link below to discuss this news.
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“Young Justice: Outsiders” Images, Loglines Released For Season Finale
Warner Bros. Animation has provided The World’s Finest with details and images for three Young Justice: Outsiders episodes set to debut August 27, 2019 on the DC Universe streaming service. The three episodes make up the season finale for the third season of the acclaimed series. Young Justice: Outsiders finds our heroes still dealing with the events of Young Justice: Invasion while facing the new threat of metahuman teen trafficking and the intergalactic arms race for control of these super-powered youths. Continue below for more details.
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Young Justice: Outsiders “Into the Breach”
Original Airdate – August 27, 2019
The Outsiders make one last attempt to save Halo…and the galaxy!
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Young Justice: Outsiders “Overwhelmed”
Original Airdate – August 27, 2019
Artemis and Conner journey back to their pasts.
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Young Justice: Outsiders “Nevermore”
Original Airdate – August 27, 2019
Things come full circle in the season finale.
Episodes will appear on the streaming service at 12pmET/8amPT. The third season of Young Justice, subtitled Outsiders and which debuted exclusively on DC Universe in the United States, featured 26 episodes in total. A fourth season is slated to debut in late 2020/early 2021.
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“Lego DC: Batman – Family Matters” Clips Released, Available To Own August 20, 2019
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has provided two from Lego DC: Batman – Family Matters, the all-new animated feature hitting DVD, Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on August 20, 2019. The Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD releases of Lego DC: Batman – Family Matters feature an 84-piece LEGO Mini Ultimate Batmobile premium set, available while supplies last. Check out the clips in the players below, along with additional details for the animated movie.
The first clip features the entire Bat-family in action, including Troy Baker (Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Batman: Arkham Origins) as the voice of Batman, Alyson Stoner (Phineas and Ferb) as Batgirl, Scott Menville (Teen Titans, Teen Titans Go!) as Robin, Will Friedle (Boy Meets World, Kim Possible) as Nightwing, Nolan North (Young Justice) as Alfred, and Tara Strong (Batman: The Animated Series, Teen Titans, Teen Titans Go!) as Batwoman. The second clips has Red Hood (voiced by Jason Spisak of Young Justice fame) delivering the classic villain monologue to the Bat-family, including Batman, Batgirl, Robin, Nightwing, Alfred and Batwoman. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment describes Lego DC: Batman – Family Matters as follows:
Suspicion is on high after Batman, Batgirl, Robin and other Super Heroes receive mysterious invitations. However, family values must remain strong when Batman and his team encounter the villainous Red Hood, who is obsessed with destroying the Bat-family and all of Gotham City.
Lego DC: Batman – Family Mattersarrives DVD, Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on August 20, 2019. Stay tuned for select further coverage on Lego DC: Batman – Family Matters right here at The World’s Finest!
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Images, Logline Released For “Young Justice: Outsiders” August 20, 2019 Episode
Warner Bros. Animation has provided The World’s Finest with details and images for the Young Justice: Outsiders episode set to debut August 20, 2019 on the DC Universe streaming service. Young Justice: Outsiders finds our heroes still dealing with the events of Young Justice: Invasion while facing the new threat of metahuman teen trafficking and the intergalactic arms race for control of these super-powered youths. New episodes of the series debuts every Tuesday on DC Universe. Continue below for more details.
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Young Justice: Outsiders “Terminus”
Original Airdate – August 20, 2019
The hunt for Halo is on. Pray the team doesn’t find her.
Episodes will appear on the streaming service at 12pmET/8amPT. Following the early-July mid-season premiere of three new episodes, DC Universe will roll out one new Young Justice: Outsiders episode a week until the season finale on August 27, 2019, which again will consist of a three episode drop. The third season of Young Justice features 26 episodes in total.
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“Batman: The Definitive History of the Dark Knight in Comics, Film, and Beyond” Book Coming Oct. 2019
Insight Editions has provided The World’s Finest with press details and imagery from the upcoming release Batman: The Definitive History of the Dark Knight in Comics, Film, and Beyond. The book, available for purchase on October 29, 2019, explores Batman’s history across comics, TV, animation, film, video games and more. Batman: The Definitive History of the Dark Knight in Comics, Film, and Beyond will feature a host of imagery from assorted animated Batman projects, and from other media The Dark Knight has appeared in, along with a host of exclusive content. Continue below for press details and images.
BATMAN:
THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF THE DARK KNIGHT
IN COMICS, FILM, AND BEYOND
Written by Andrew Farago and Gina McIntyre
Foreword by Michael Keaton
Preface by Dennis O’Neil
Introduction by Kevin Conroy
The Caped Crusader. The Dark Knight. The World’s Greatest Detective. Bats.
Since his 1939 debut in the pages of Detective Comics, Batman has become an icon, instantly recognizable the world over. Through the years, Gotham City’s guardian has been interpreted in so many radically different ways that we all now have our own Batman. To some, he’s the colorful Caped Crusader who dispatches villains with a POW! To others, he’s the grim Dark Knight hell-bent on avenging the death of his parents. And to others still he’s made of LEGO, has great abs and likes to eat lobster thermidor!
In celebration of the Dark Knight’s 80th Anniversary, this deluxe volume tells the complete story of Batman and the many forms he’s taken across comics, TV, animation, film, video games and beyond, to present a compelling portrait of one of the most recognizable and versatile characters in the history of fiction. Covering the complete history of Batman in vivid detail, the book features exclusive commentary from the key creatives who have been instrumental in building the Dark Knight’s ongoing legacy, including Neal Adams, Tim Burton, Paul Dini, Steve Englehart, Mark Hamill, Grant Morrison, Julie Newmar, Christopher Nolan, Denny O’Neil, Joel Schumacher, Scott Snyder and Zack Snyder.
Along with taking readers on an unparalleled journey into the creation of the most memorable Batman moments in the character’s eighty-year history—from the “Knightfall” comics arc to Tim Burton’s films and the Arkham video game series—the book offers incomparable access to the DC and Warner Bros. archives to deliver an avalanche of never-before-seen visual treasures that are guaranteed to blow the minds of Batman fans everywhere.
Filled with exclusive insert items, Batman: The Definitive History of the Dark Knight in Comics, Film, and Beyond, is the ultimate exploration of a true legend whose impact on our culture has no limits.
This book contains new writing and never-before-seen content, such as:
• A foreword by Michael Keaton, who played the Caped Crusader in Tim Burton’s Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992).
• A preface from Dennis O’Neil, a legendary Batman comic book writer and editor.
• An introduction by Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman in Batman: The Animated Series, and countless other Batman properties including the Arkham Asylum video games.
• Interviews with Christopher Nolan and the other key creatives behind The Dark Knight Trilogy.
• Never-before-seen photography and concept art from the Tim Burton films Batman and Batman Returns
• Sketches, animation cels and storyboards from Batman: The Animated Series and other Batman animated shows, including The Batman and Brave and the Bold.
The book also unearths a lost gem of Batman lore: a rejected 40-page film treatment submitted to WB by Bob Kane, Batman’s co-creator, in 1986, called The Return of Batman.
Comprehensive, compelling and filled with previously unseen treasures, Batman: The Definitive History of the Dark Knight in Comics, Film, and Beyond is the ultimate guide to our most legendary Super Hero.
ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS:
Andrew Farago is the curator of San Francisco’s Cartoon Art Museum and the author of The Complete Peanuts Family Album, Totally Awesome: The Greatest Cartoons of the Eighties, and the Harvey Award–winning Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History. In 2015, he received the prestigious Inkpot Award from Comic-Con International. He lives in California with his wife, cartoonist Shaenon K. Garrity, and their son, Robin.
Gina McIntyre is the New York Times best-selling author of Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down. Her other books include Guillermo Del Toro’s The Shape of Water: Creating a Fairy Tale for Troubled Times, The Art of Ready Player One, and Star Wars Icons: Han Solo. Her writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the Hollywood Reporter, and Entertainment Weekly. She lives with her husband and daughter in Riverside, Illinois.
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Celebrated for its unwavering dedication to quality, Insight Editions is a publisher of innovative books and collectibles that push the boundaries of creativity, design, and production. Through its acclaimed film, television, and gaming program, Insight strives to produce unique books and products that provide new ways to engage with fan-favorite characters and stories.
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Batman: The Definitive History of the Dark Knight in Comics, Film and Beyond will be available for purchase from digital and traditional retailers on October 29, 2019. Stay tuned for further coverage on this upcoming release right here at The World’s Finest.
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World’s Finest Online: A Comprehensive Guide to the DCAU
World’s Finest Online, a premier resource for fans of the DC Animated Universe (DCAU), is a site that truly understands and values your passion. We offer a wealth of information, news, and updates about the beloved animated series and movies based on DC Comics’ iconic characters. Since its inception, World’s Finest Online has been dedicated to providing detailed content about the DCAU, making it a destination for enthusiasts like you.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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