Interview With “JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time” Director Giancarlo Volpe
The World’s Finest caught up with Producer/Director Giancarlo Volpe to discuss the new Target-exclusive JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time all-ages animated feature, hitting DVD on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014. JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time – a co-production between Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation – features the greatest heroes of DC Comics squaring off against their most challenging foes. Continue below for an exclusive Q & A with Volpe where he discusses exactly how this exciting animated project came about.
The World’s Finest: First off, how did you get involved in JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time and how did this animated adventure come to be?
Giancarlo Volpe: My boss Sam Register called me into his office and said Warner Bros. was interested in developing a more kid friendly version of the Justice League, which was conceived as a reboot of the 70’s Superfriends series. I was initially reluctant because I thought he wanted a pre-school version of the franchise. He quickly made it clear that JLA didn’t have to skew that young. Sam explained the tone we set on Green Lantern: The Animated Series was in the right ballpark of what they were aiming for. Once that sunk in, I was on board.
WF: To you, what is the appeal to a more light-hearted Justice League film?
GV: I love that WB allows our guys to push for more adult content in our direct to video movies. If you ever talk animation with me, you know that I’m always saying this medium doesn’t have to be just for kids. But at the same time, it felt like we were neglecting a very core, important demographic – kids who are a little too old for Teen Titans Go!, but not quite ready for Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. This movie should fall in between those two, tonally.
Also, if you know me, or even follow me on Twitter, you can tell I like to laugh, and I like to joke around. I always felt movies could be equal parts epic as well as humorous. This movie is very much in my comfort zone.
WF: Can you give us a rundown of the story, spoiler-free, and the inspirations behind it? Were there any particular comics or showed you pulled from for JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time?
GV: Lex Luthor allies himself with (DC comic villain) Time Trapper, who has the ability to travel through time. Lex wants to go to the past and meddle with Superman’s origin. His theory is that if Superman had never existed, then neither would the rest of the Justice League. Because Lex actually goes to the future to recruit Time Trapper, he unintentionally attracts the attention of (not yet) Legion of Superhero members Karate Kid and Dawnstar. They follow Lex to modern day and have to warn the Justice League of his evil intentions.
The storyline is very much inspired by an older episode of the Superfriends that writer Mike Ryan really loved. In the old version, Lex sent members of the Legion of Doom to alter the origins of Superman, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman. In ours, we simplified it to just Superman.
Bonus points to viewers who watch both versions to compare the two. I assure you, ours has a much different ending than the original.
WF: The movie feature a mix of traditional JLA members, plus some new ones. Why did you include the likes of Dawnstar and Karate Kid, both well-known for being Legion of Super-Heroes characters, and Robin in this generally adult-heavy team?
GV: Lynell Forestall (who helmed DC Nation’s Black Lightning shorts) was brought on to to design a promotional poster for this project before I was attached to it. I think it may have been Sam Register’s idea to bring in some of the Legion of Superhero members to help diversify the JLA line up so it wasn’t mostly older, white males. I thought that was a great call.
In our continuity, we made Karate Kid asian. Dawnstar was always of Native American origin (her people were actually abducted by aliens, but that’s another story). Because they’re younger, they’re aspiring to be super heroes like the rest of the Justice League. Robin fit into that thematically because he’s also trying to prove his worth to his mentor, Batman – but isn’t getting the trust and responsibility he thinks he deserves.
There’s a great scene where Karate Kid and Dawnstar get into a fight with Robin over a little misunderstanding. It’s one of my favorite bits from the movie.
WF: Any chance you can run us down the creative team for JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time, and perhaps some of the cast, too? Some cool cats worth noting?
GV: Sure! As I mentioned above, JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time was written by Michael Ryan, who wrote some fan favorite episodes for us on Green Lantern. Lynell Forestall, who worked on Batman: The Brave and the Bold and helmed the Black Lightning shorts was lead designer. Freddie Wiedmann, who scored Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Beware the Batman did an outstanding job on the soundtrack. We also brought a lot of great board artists and designers who I worked with on Green Lantern: The Animated Series, as well as some new comers who recently graduated from art school. I’m pretty happy with the results.
As far as the voice actors are concerned, I had fun casting some of my favorite actors from previous projects I’ve worked on. Dante Basco, who played Zuko on Avatar: The Last Airbender plays Karate Kid. Jack DeSena, who was Sokka on Avatar: The Last Airbender makes for a very funny Robin. We even brought on Jason Spisak to play the Flash, as a subtle nod to the Young Justice fans who were so heartbroken about Wally West.
There’s also a slew of voice actors I hadn’t worked with before who did incredible work. I really loved Laura Bailey as Dawnstar, Michael David Donovan as Bizarro, Peter Jessop as Superman, and Tom Gibis as Toyman. There’s honestly so many it’s too much to list here. Just watch the credits. I love them all!
WF: To wrap things up, tell us why we should storm our local Target stores on Tuesday and pick up this all-new original animated JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time DVD?
GV: If you were excited about the upcoming Justice League: War, you’ve now got a chance to get twice the dose of Justice League by simply picking up this movie.
But more importantly, I hope the fans really realize there’s an industry-wide reluctance towards action adventure shows because animation studios don’t think they can turn a profit. Now’s a great chance to prove them wrong!
Who knows, if this sells really well, maybe there will be a lot more of this kind of genre: action adventure comedy with a twist of epic.
Stay tuned for additional updates and details on JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time coming soon, right here at The World’s Finest. Previous coverage for JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time includes official logline and character details here and its initial announcement details here.
The JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time all-ages animated feature – a co-production between Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation – hits DVD on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014, available only at American Target locations.
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La-La Land Records Announces “Superman: The Animated Series,” “Batman: The Brave And The Bold” Soundtracks
La-La Land Records has provided The World’s Finest with the exclusive first details and artwork for the upcoming soundtrack releases Superman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack from the Warner Bros. Television Series and Batman: The Brave and The Bold – Music from the DC Comics Animated Television Series. The acclaimed label will release a four-disc compact disc set for the classic Superman: The Animated Series and a two-disc compact disc set for much-beloved Batman: The Brave and The Bold on January 28th, 2014. The soundtrack release for both series will include an assortment of tracks featuring music from the entire run of both DC Comic-inspired animated shows.
According to La-La Land Records, the release date for these new soundtrack titles is 12pm (PST) on January 28th, 2014 at both www.lalalandrecords.com and other soundtrack boutiques. Superman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack from the Warner Bros. Television Series will be a limited release of 3000 copies, and Batman: The Brave and The Bold – Music from the DC Comics Animated Television Series will be limited to 2000. Continue below for the complete track listing and cover artwork, exclusively revealed first at The World’s Finest, along with initial press details.
On Jan 28th, at 12noon (PST), La-La Land Records will proudly release two fantastic limited edition DC Comics/WB Animation scores: SUPERMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: LIMITED EDITION (4-CD SET) and BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: LIMITED EDITION (2-CD SET). The 4-Disc Superman set features a 36 page booklet and the 2-Disc Batman set features a 24 page booklet – both with attractive art and exclusive, in-depth liners. As with many La-La Land Releases, autographed copies will be available to the first customers who order these titles at www.lalalandrecords.com when the titles are released on 1/28 at 12noon (PST). Autographed copies are not guaranteed and will only available while supplies last. TRACK LISTING: DISC 2 (78:59) DISC 3 (78:36) DISC 4 (79:00) * Includes thematic material by Shirley Walker TRACK LISTING: DISC 2 § composed by Andy Sturmer * composed by Michael McCuistion Total Album Time: 154:22
SUPERMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: LIMITED EDITION (4-CD SET)
LLLCD 1276
Music by Kristopher Carter, Harvey R. Cohen, Michael McCuistion, Lolita Ritmanis & Shirley Walker
Limited Edition of 3000 Units
RETAIL PRICE: $59.98
DISC 1 (78:59)
1 SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES-Main Title (Shirley Walker) 1:07
THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON, PART I (Lolita Ritmanis)
2 Krypton Opening/Monster Attack 2:37
3 Family Theme 1:12
4 Earthquake/Jor-El Appeals* 1:59
5 Brainiac Confrontation* 2:14
6 Jor-El Escapes Arrest/Jor-El Outside 1:52
7 Decision to Send Kal-El 3:01
8 Brainiac Leaves Krypton*/ Kal-El Leaves Krypton*/** 1:43
THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON, PART II (Michael McCuistion)
9 Recap (The Last Son of Krypton, Part II)* 1:07
10 Kal-El Lands on Earth/Couple Find Kal-El 2:09
11 Clark’s Abilities/Clark Meets His Parents 3:19
12 Clark’s First Flight*** 2:24
13 News Program Source :32
14 Industrial Film Source 1:10
15 Superman Rescues Lois*/ Missile Hits Airliner* 3:13
THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON, PART III (Harvey R. Cohen)
16 Recap (The Last Son of Krypton, Part III)* 1:00
17 Superman Saves Airliner* 2:39
18 Clark’s Identity Crisis* :56
19 Lois Abducts Bibbo/Lois Meets John 1:46
20 Clark Recognizes Ship*/Orders to Kill Lois* 2:05
21 Robot Loose in City* 2:08
22 Lois Gets Story* 1:03
MONKEY FUN (Lolita Ritmanis)
23 Family Pet 2:00
24 Titano Lost and Found 2:06
25 Monkey Business/Babysitting With Fleas/Bacteria Attack* 2:07
26 Jimmy Runs Away* 1:01
27 Monkeys on the Loose*/Superman Cages Lions 1:54
28 Titano at the Dock 1:53
29 Titano/Amusement Park* 1:37
30 Superman vs. Titano 1:39
31 Pop Goes the Weasel (Traditional, arr. L. Ritmanis) :37
32 Titano Relocated 1:13
TOOLS OF THE TRADE (Kristopher Carter)
33 Tank Attack* 3:04
34 Meet Kanto/Mannheim Gets Gloves 1:22
35 Train Wreck/Train Robbery 1:31
36 To the Rescue* 1:44
37 Turpin Resigns 1:11
38 Prisoner Turpin/Superman Finds Turpin/Turpin Saves Superman* 3:55
39 Superman Thanks Turpin*/ Planet Apokolips* 1:20
TOOLS OF THE TRADE—Bonus Track (Kristopher Carter)
40 Train Wreck/Train Robbery (Alternate) 1:51
41 SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES—
Video End Credits (Shirley Walker) 2:37
THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON, PART III—Bonus Music-And-Effects Track
42 Superman Destroys Robot* (H. Cohen)/Superman Spurns Lex* (M. McCuistion)/Brainiac Returns* (L. Ritmanis) 3:07
1 THE NEW BATMAN/SUPERMAN ADVENTURES—Main Title (Shirley Walker) 1:05
WORLD’S FINEST, PART I (Michael McCuistion)
2 Closing Time*/Joke in the Box Source*/ Batman Takes Evidence* 1:37
3 Terrorists on Plane* 1:11
4 Lois Talks to Superman/Lois Beats Herself Up :58
5 Joker Abducts Lex 1:20
6 Lex & Joker Make a Deal/Lois Meets Bruce 1:42
7 Joker Undoes Carlini 1:27
8 WayneLex T-7 :52
9 First Dance 1:11
10 Batman Shows Up/Binko’s Bad Night*/Batman Bugs Superman* 3:29
WORLD’S FINEST, PART II (Michael McCuistion)
11 Recap (World’s Finest, Part II) :38
12 Bruce and Lois Go Out/Joker Crashes Date/Joker’s Plan 2:23
13 Batwing Takes Off*/Superman Meets Joker* 1:39
14 Batman Saves Superman* 3:08
15 Batman Makes His Exit :29
16 Harley Cheers Up Joker/Lex Meets With Joker 2:01
17 Batman Pays Lex a Visit/Superman Flies By* 1:14
18 Jet Pac Transportation*/Joker Uses Robot 1:12
WORLD’S FINEST, PART III (Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis)
19 Recap (World’s Finest, Part III) (M. McCuistion) :35
20 Ship in Distress (M. McCuistion) 1:45
21 Batman Drops In/ Batman Unmasked/ Superman Stops Robot (M. McCuistion) 1:30
22 Batman Has to Leave/Lex Sets Up Joker (M. McCuistion) 1:28
23 Arrival at Lab*/Robots Battle Superman*/Batman Gets to Lexwing* (L. Ritmanis) 6:04
24 Lexwing Crashes* (M. McCuistion) 2:22
25 Bruce Returns to Gotham* (M. McCuistion) 1:08
MXYZPIXILATED (Harvey R. Cohen)
26 Stopping Traffic/Reading the Comics/The Statue Moves 2:43
27 Chickens/Setting the Rules 3:23
28 A Close Shave*/Proofreading/Apartment Source 3:52
29 Building Battle Suit 1:54
30 Clark’s Calendar/Office Menagerie/Aerial Chase* 4:50
31 Why Am I Eating This? :56
FATHER’S DAY (Shirley Walker)
32 Scream Machine Lands/Superman vs. Machine 3:56
33 Desaad’s Tricky Plan 1:26
34 Kalibak Comes to Earth/Kalibak Trashes Minerva 1:56
35 Kalibak Ambushes Superman :48
36 Superman vs. Kalibak/Fight on Train Track 2:04
37 Battle Continues/Power Struggle 3:25
38 Darkseid Beams Superman 2:21
FATHER’S DAY—Bonus Track (Shirley Walker)
39 Restaurant Source 1:07
40 THE NEW BATMAN/SUPERMAN ADVENTURES—End Credits (Shirley Walker) :35
1 SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES— Twenty-Second Promo (Shirley Walker) :26
IN BRIGHTEST DAY… (Michael McCuistion)
2 Kyle Catches Thief :58
3 Abin Makes Ring Choose/Ring Chooses Kyle* 3:27
4 Kyle Is Green Lantern :32
5 Superman Finds Abin/Sinestro Wants the Ring 2:22
6 Superman Meets Guardian :44
7 Kyle Saves Little Girl/Fight Continues 3:02
8 Superman Helps Council/Fight for Power/Kyle Wins Battle 4:05
9 Kyle’s Their Man 1:16
A LITTLE PIECE OF HOME (Kristopher Carter)
10 Break-In at the Museum* 2:14
11 Lex Sees Superman Weak*/Waiting for a Reaction :51
12 Lois Gets a Phone Call/Steal Treasury Plates*/No Deal with Lex* 5:31
13 Lois Visits S.T.A.R. Labs/Superman vs. Dinosaur*/Superman Throws Rock* 4:26
LIVEWIRE (Harvey R. Cohen)
14 Wake-Up Source 1:30
15 Construction Crane/Prevents Crane Accident* 2:42
16 Centennial Park Source 1:15
17 Leslie Becomes Livewire* 1:37
18 Livewire Checks Out :59
19 Metamorphosis Complete 1:07
20 She Turns Off the Light/Tower of Power Is Back 1:31
21 Superman Averts Planes* :59
22 Livewire Gets Recharged*/Caution Sign 3:41
APOKOLIPS…NOW!, PART I (Kristopher Carter)
23 Maggie Brings Cash :51
24 Hovercraft Steals Truck/Superman Fights Craft/Superman & Broken Glass 2:56
25 Darkseid Arrives*/Orion Arrives 2:10
26 New Genesis & Apokolips* 2:55
27 Air Base Battle/Orion Zaps Hovercraft/Orion Wins at Air Base* 3:20
28 Mannheim at Power Plant :33
29 Orion Goes Back 1:24
30 Power Plant Explodes*/Superman Sees Explosion 1:20
APOKOLIPS…NOW!, PART II (Kristopher Carter)
31 Recap (Apokolips…Now!, Part II) 1:00
32 Hamilton Has Bad News 1:06
33 Meet Steppenwolf :26
34 Steppenwolf Arrives*/Missiles Bring Down Superman 2:11
35 Demons Take Over City/Attack of the Demons* 2:01
36 Superman Puts Out Fire* 1:44
37 Darkseid Appears* 1:00
38 Dan Fights Demons* 1:39
39 Apokoliptic War Machine/Darkseid Takes Control* 1:14
40 Orion to the Rescue*/Dan’s Funeral 4:42
41 THE NEW BATMAN/SUPERMAN ADVENTURES—Twenty-Second Promo :26 (Shirley Walker)
1 SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES — Ten-Second Promo (Shirley Walker) :16
LITTLE GIRL LOST, PART I (Lolita Ritmanis)
2 Journey Through Space 2:43
3 Superman Enters Chamber/Kala’s Story/Superman Finds Kara 3:02
4 Kara Flies 1:17
5 Intergang Interest/Intergang Arrives :28
6 Gang Fights Superman* 2:38
7 Granny Knows Best/Kara Joins Jimmy :48
8 Following Gang Into Building :45
9 Granny Takes Control**** 2:52
LITTLE GIRL LOST, PART II (Lolita Ritmanis)
10 Recap (Little Girl Lost, Part II) :53 11 Surrounded 1:53
12 Superman Is Captured*/Kara Leaves for Apokolips 3:23
13 Kara Arrives on Apokolips**** 1:18
14 Kara Escapes Parademons**** 2:00
15 Superman Kneels*/Darkseid’s Prediction/Get Back Home* 3:31
16 Stop Comet*/Superman Catches 2:50
17 Supergirl’s OK 1:07
FEEDING TIME (Michael McCuistion)
18 Toxic Waste* 2:28
19 Rudy Becomes Toxic/Goo on Superman’s Finger* 1:24
20 Parasite Saps Police* 1:16
21 Parasite Visits LeBeau*/Parasite Saps Superman’s Energy* 2:23
22 Parasite Can’t Rob Bank :32
23 Parasite Attacks Clark/His New Meal Plan* :49
24 Jimmy Gets Idea 2:19
25 Superman Saves Jimmy/Saved by a Bug* 2:25
LEGACY, PART I (Shirley Walker)
26 Planet Attack 2:20
27 Leader Revealed 1:27
28 Kal-El’s Dream 1:20
29 Brainwashed 2:01
30 Supergirl Chases Robot 2:01
31 Lex Knows :34
32 Ready for Battle :49
33 Kal-El Attacks Earth :57
34 Lex Kills Kal-El 3:53
LEGACY, PART II (Shirley Walker)
35 Recap (Legacy, Part II) :28
36 Taken Prisoner 1:37
37 Superman Tries to Escape 2:09
38 Lois Springs Superman*** 3:47
39 Lois Comforts Superman*** 2:08
40 Return to Apokolips 1:20
41 Superman vs. Furies 1:01
42 Superman vs. Darkseid 2:16
43 Darkseid Prevails 2:07
44 Lois and Superman :46
45 SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES—End Credits (Shirley Walker) :35
Total 4CD Time: 5:15:34
**Includes thematic material by Michael McCuistion
***Includes thematic material by Lolita Ritmanis
****Includes thematic material by Kristopher Carter
BATMAN: BRAVE AND THE BOLD: LIMITED EDITION (2-CD SET)
LLLCD 1289
Music by Michael McCuistion, Lolita Ritmanis & Kristopher Carter
Limited Edition of 2000 Units
RETAIL PRICE: $19.98
DISC 1
1. Batman: Brave and the Bold Main Title§ 0:33
2. Original Beetle Flashback*** 2:05
3. The Search** 2:19
4. History Lesson** 1:05
5. The Ideal Society* 2:24
6. Initiate Attack Sequence** 1:25
7. Ted’s Sacrifice* 1:40
8. Island Blows Up*** 2:37
9. Worthy Jaime*** 0:47
10. No Rest For The Weary*** 2:17
11. Through The Door** 0:21
12. My Son, Tornado Champion** 2:19
13. Major Disaster* 2:03
14. Father Son Bonding*** 2:57
15. Conversation By The Sea*** 1:28
16. Internal Change*** 1:37
17. The Logical Solution* 2:11
18. Dare to Love* 1:54
19. Who Am I?** 1:41
20. Gentlemen Ghost Busted*** 2:41
21. Action In The Sky** 1:39
22. Plastic Man Origin* 0:57
23. Flashback Defense* 1:11
24. Oa Arrival*** 1:21
25. Prisoner Roundup*** 1:37
26. Return To Camelot* 2:09
27. Etrigan Transformation** 0:38
28. Forest Fight** 2:17
29. Ogre Altercation* 1:59
30. Morgan Enslaves Bats*** 0:45
31. Castle Fight*** 1:53
32. Dragon Transformation* 2:18
33. Morgan Defeated** 1:21
34. Etrigan Departs** 0:44
35. Faust Battle* 2:03
36. Aquaman On The Scene** 1:14
37. Orm And Manta Plot*** 1:29
38. Fighting Fish Fun*** 1:38
39. Call Me Ocean Master** 1:53
40. Bat Chum*** 0:48
41. Black Manta’s Showtime** 1:18
42. Shrimp To The Rescue* 2:44
43. A King Is Born** 0:48
44. Meet Bat-Mite*** 1:59
45. Villains & Holidays* 1:54
46. UFOs and Alien Monsters* 1:16
47. Run Bat-Mite Run*** 1:28
48. Bat-Mite Goes Home*** 1:04
49. Just Like Green Arrow** 0:28
Total Disc Time: 79:17
1. Black Orchid Snags Ivy*** 2:42
2. Catwoman Seeks Cloak*** 1:21
3. Thugs Emerge From Smoke** 1:07
4. Catwoman Steps Out** 1:08
5. Cloak Reveal** 1:16
6. Get The Birds Of Prey** 0:53
7. Matches Montage*** 1:52
8. Outsiders vs. Despero*** 3:06
9. Jonah’s Back In Town* 0:46
10. Jonah’s Hand** 1:11
11. I Aim To Repay My Debt* 2:07
12. Enter Mongal** 1:26
13. Furies Attack*** 1:30
14. Bats Hex Face Mongal*** 0:57
15. Mongul’s Savagery** 1:36
16. Giddyap!* 1:31
17. Manta Machine Fight*** 2:53
18. Wildcat** 3:24
19. Motorcycle Chase* 1:40
20. Subway Fight* 0:58
21. Slug Is Sleazy And Slimy** 1:18
22. Wildcat Tricks Slug* 3:36
23. Mystery Montage* 0:57
24. Armed And Dangerous** 2:49
25. Joker Revealed* 1:24
26. Your Car Or Mine?* 2:09
27. Don’t Touch That* 1:17
28. Death Trap** 1:11
29. Sinister** 1:07
30. Seduction And Pulse** 1:56
31. Batmania Battle* 2:32
32. Joker Laughs Last*** 1:11
33. Cadabra And Zatana** 2:25
34. Young Wayne’s Oath* 1:10
35. Confession*** 1:33
36. Tiki Tavern Souce** 0:30
37. Moxin Crashes Ball*** 2:05
38. Casual Contract* 0:55
39. Batman vs. Everyone* 1:41
40. The Slinking Coward** 2:43
41. Jazzy Action Source** 0:50
42. Ambush Bug Materializes** 1:28
43. Bat-Mite Goes Too Far* 1:31
44. Bats Reverts To Norm*** 1:42
45. If Only Piano Source** 1:09
46. Batman: Brave and the Bold End Titles§ 0:36
Total Disc Time: 75:05
** composed by Lolita Ritmanis *** composed by Kristopher Carter
Superman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack from the Warner Bros. Television Series and Batman: The Brave and The Bold – Music from the DC Comics Animated Television Series will both be available to order on January 28th, 2014 from La-La Land Records, available both directly from the label and other major retailers. Check out the Superman: The Animated Series subsite and the Batman: The Brave and The Bold subsite for further details on both shows.
Additional soundtrack releases based on animated content inspired by DC Comics characters are expected to be released throughout the year.
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Logline, Character Details For “JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time” Animated Feature
The World’s Finest has received the official logline and a rundown of characters – both heroic and villainous – for the upcoming Target-exclusive JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time all-ages animated feature, hitting DVD on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014. JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time – a co-production between Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation – features the greatest heroes of DC Comics squaring off against their most challenging foes. Continue below for the film’s official synopsis and a rundown of the character roster.
JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time
Release Date: January 21st, 2014
Studio: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Synopsis: Get ready for a battle of the ages when the Justice League faces off against its archenemies, the Legion of Doom, in an all-new movie from DC Comics. A mysterious being known as the Time Trapper arises, and a sinister plan led by Lex Luthor sends the Legion of Doom back in time to eliminate Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman before they become super heroes. For Aquaman, Flash and Cyborg, along with teen super heroes Karate Kid and Dawnstar, the stakes have never been higher, the rescue mission never deadlier. So join the fight for the future as the Justice League confronts its ultimate challenge… the threat of having never existed!
The World’s Finest has an exclusive rundown of the characters, good and bad, featured in the JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time original movie. The heroic line-up features Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg, Flash, Karate Kid, and Dawnstar. Opposing them will be the villainous Lex Luthor, Cheetah, Solomon Grundy, Bizarro, Gorilla Grodd, Black Manta, Toy Man, Captain Cold and Time Trapper.
Voice cast details include Peter Jessop as Superman, Dante Basco as Karate Kid, Grey DeLisle as Wonder Woman, Jason Spisak as The Flash, Laura Bailey as Dawnstar, Diedrich Bader as Batman, Jack DeSena as Robin, and Liam O’Brien as Aquaman. JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time was written by Mike Ryan, produced and directed by Giancarlo Volpe, with animation by DR Movie.
Details on a Blu-ray or digital release for this title have not been provided at this time. Stay tuned for additional updates and details on JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time, including further coverage and more, coming soon right here at The World’s Finest.
The JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time all-ages animated feature – a co-production between Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation – hits DVD on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014, available only at American Target locations.
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Target-Exclusive “JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time” Movie Hitting DVD January 21st, 2014
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has confirmed that the new all-ages animated feature JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time will hit DVD on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014. The DVD-only release will be available exclusively at American Target locations starting next week. JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time features the greatest heroes of DC Comics squaring off against their most challenging foes. Click the image below for a closer look at the complete DVD cover artwork.
Dubbed a “stealth release,” wherein a home entertainment product is given no promotion and limited availability due to its perceived audience reach, JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time is an all-new original movie featuring the Justice League facing off against the classic Legion of Doom. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has currently not provided any official details about the animated movie, but JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time producer Giancarlo Volpe (Green Lantern: The Animated Series) has recently taken to social media to drop a few tidbits.
With a runtime of roughly 52 minutes, Volpe called the animated feature an “all-new adventure, featuring the Justice League and the Legion of Doom, plus a couple curve balls.” Volpe added that JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time is a stand-alone feature, but “in my head canon it could hook up to Green Lantern: The Animated Series.”
Volpe stated that the all-ages movie features design work by Lynell Forestall (DC Nation), and includes the traditional Justice League line-up along with a few new additions, including Robin and Karate Kid. The voice cast for JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time includes Grey DeLisle, Dante Basco, Jack DeSena, Diedrich Bader, and Jason Spisak, with the movie’s score provided by Frederik Wiedmann (Green Lantern: The Animated Series).
The studio has noted that if JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time is commercially successful through its exclusive Target “stealth release,” it will eventually expand and be available at other retail outlets. However, that is a not a guarantee.
JLA Adventures: Trapped In Time – a co-production between Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation – hits DVD on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014, available only at American Target locations. No details on a Blu-ray or digital release for the title have been provided at this time. Stay tuned for additional updates and details on this title, including further coverage, in the coming weeks right here at The World’s Finest.
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Images, Video Clip From Tomorrow’s New Episode Of “Teen Titans Go!”
Cartoon Network has provided The World’s Finest with new stills and a clip from the upcoming Teen Titans Go! episode “Legs,” airing Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 at 7:30pm (ET/PT). The half-hour comedy/adventure series – which features two 15-minute segments – airs Wednesdays at 7:30pm (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network, with rebroadcasts airing during the DC Nation programming block Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9:30am (ET/PT). Please note the new story “Legs” will be paired with a re-airing of a previously-aired 15-minute segment. Continue below to view a gallery of new images and a clip in the high-definition Quicktime format. The first image leads to the clip, and the remainder to episode stills.
Teen Titans Go!
“Legs” airs Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 on Cartoon Network
After the Titans take away her cloak as a joke, Raven discovers how much fun it is to use her legs. Cyborg, however, starts becoming very dark and sarcastic after getting Raven’s cloak stuck on his head.
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Teen Titans Go! airs Wednesdays at 7:30pm (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network, with rebroadcasts airing weekends as part of the DC Nation programming block. Stay tuned for further updates Teen Titans Go! updates here soon at The World’s Finest.
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Actor Shemar Moore Attending The Paley Center West Coast Debut Of “Justice League: War”
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced actor Shemar Moore will be part of the West Coast Premiere for the Justice League: War animated feature, set for January 30th, 2014 at the Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles. Justice League: War is an adaptation of the “Justice League: Origin” storyline recently published by DC Comics, written by Geoff Johns with artwork by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, which kicked off the comic publisher’s current ongoing “The New 52” comic-line initiative. The animated feature will arrive on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital Download come February 4th, 2014 courtesy of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Justice League: War features the formation of the Justice League and the team’s first battle with Darkseid. Continue below for more details and a new image of Moore and his animated alter-ego Cyborg.
to attend West Coast Premiere of
Justice League: War
at The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles
January 30 screening spotlights first ‘New 52’ animated adventure;
Filmmakers, Voice Cast featured in panel discussion;
Event is Sold Out, But Special Ticket Giveaway Opportunities Available Soon
Criminal Minds star Shemar Moore will take part in Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s West Coast Premiere festivities for Justice League: War at The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles on January 30, 2014.
Moore provides the voice of Cyborg, an integral character whose origin story is revealed over the course of the film. Justice League: War, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies, will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on February 4, 2014.
Moore will be joined by several cast members and filmmakers for red carpet media interviews, the screening and a post-screening panel discussion at The Paley Center for Media (465 North Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills). Also confirmed to attend are the voices of lead villains Darkseid and Desaad – Steve Blum and Bruce Thomas, respectively – as well as producer James Tucker, director Jay Oliva, eight-time Emmy Award winning dialogue/casting director Andrea Romano, screenwriter Heath Corson and character designer Phil Bourassa. Additional panelists will be announced as confirmed.
While the event is completely sold out, there are a few giveaway opportunities on the horizon. Fans should stay tuned to their favorite DC-centric websites later this week for a chance at a special ticket giveaway.
About Justice League: War …
When the powerful Darkseid and his massive, relentless forces invade Earth, a group of previously unaligned super heroes – misunderstood and, in some cases, hunted by the authorities – discover the only way to fend off the attack will be to work together as a cohesive unit. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, Shazam and, in his origin story, Cyborg combine their respective talents in an all-out battle to save the planet. Based on the 2012 graphic novel, “Justice League: Origin,” by Geoff Johns & Jim Lee, Justice League: War provides a glance into the world before the Justice League was created, and offers the initial animated incarnation of DC Entertainment’s “The New 52.”
The celebrity laden cast features primetime television stars Jason O’Mara (Terra Nova, Vegas, Life on Mars) as Batman, Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs) as Flash, Justin Kirk (Weeds) as Green Lantern, Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds) as Cyborg, Michelle Monaghan (Mission Impossible III, Gone Baby Gone) as Wonder Woman, Alan Tudyk (Suburgatory, 42, Serenity) as Superman, Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) as Shazam, and Rocky Carroll (NCIS) as Silas Stone. On the villainous side, popular voice actor Steve Blum (Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox) provides the voice of Darkseid, and Bruce Thomas (Legally Blonde, Army of Darkness) gives voice to Desaad.
JUSTICE LEAGUE and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.
Additional details on Justice League: War are available here. Click on the thumbnail below to view the trailer in the MP4 720p Quicktime format, with additional formats available by clicking the links under the image.
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Justice League: War hits Blu-ray, single-disc DVD, and Digital Download on February 4th, 2014 as part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, in co-production with Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment. Additionally, the Justice League: War – Two-Disc Special Edition DVD streets on March 18th, 2014. Stay tuned for further updates and more here soon at The World’s Finest.
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Cover Artwork, Track Listing For “Justice League: War” Soundtrack Details Released
WaterTower Music has released initial details and cover artwork for the upcoming Justice League: War – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack release. The soundtrack, featuring music by Kevin Kliesch, will be available as both a Digital Download, via assorted digital retailers, and an Amazon.com-exclusive Compact Disc beginning February 4th, 2014. The Digital Download will be priced at $8.99 and the Compact Disc at $9.99. The soundtrack is being released to coincide with the home video release of the DC Universe Animated Original Movie title Justice League: War, also hitting shelves on February 4th, 2014. The animated movie, based on the popular “Justice League: Origin” comic book storyline, will be available on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Download from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
Soundtrack cover art and track listings can be found below.
Justice League: War – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Music By Kevin Kliesch
1. Justice League War – Opening Titles
2. The Green Lantern Meets The Parademon
3. Rooftop Battle – Chase Through The City
4. Underground Tunnels
5. Silas Updates Barry
6. Game Day
7. Diana And The Angry Mob
8. Billy Meers Victor – Superman Makes an Entrance
9. Superfriend or Superfoe? – Enter Darkseid
10. Parademons Break Through – Saving Victor
11. Fighting The Parademons Horde
12. Billy Becomes Shazam
13. Darkseids Arrival
14. Batman Unmasked – Darkeid Homeworld
15. The Heroes Join Forces
16. Off To The Rescue Superman – Darkseid Battle
17. The Battle Continues
18. Final Battle
19. Saving The Day – Award Ceremony – End Titles
Justice League: War – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack arrives as a Digital Download and as an Amazon.com-exclusive Compact Disc on February 4th, 2014 from WaterTower Music. The soundtrack release is currently listed for pre-order on both iTunes and Amazon.com site. Additionally, Justice League: War hits Blu-ray, single-disc DVD, and Digital Download on February 4th, 2014 as part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, in co-production with Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment.
Details for the Justice League: War home video release can be found at the The World’s Finest Justice League: War subsite. Click on the thumbnail below to view the trailer in the MP4 720p Quicktime format, with additional formats available by clicking the links under the image.
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Issues “Justice League: War” Press Release
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has issued a press release for the upcoming direct-to-video Justice League: War animated feature. Arriving February 4th, 2014 on Blu-ray, single-disc DVD and for Digital Download courtesy of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Justice League: War is an adaptation of the “Justice League: Origin” storyline recently published by DC Comics. Written by Geoff Johns with artwork by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, the storyline kicked off the comic publisher’s current ongoing “The New 52” comic-line initiative. Justice League: War features the formation of the Justice League and the team’s first battle with Darkseid. Continue below for the full press release.
AN ALL-NEW DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED ORIGINAL MOVIE
JUSTICE LEAGUE: WAR
COMING FEBRUARY 4, 2014, FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Primetime TV & Movie Stars Create Stellar Voice Cast
including Jason O’Mara, Justin Kirk, Christopher Gorham, Shemar Moore,
Michelle Monaghan, Alan Tudyk, Sean Astin, Rocky Carroll and Steve Blum
An alien attack threatening cataclysmic worldwide devastation brings together the world’s greatest super heroes – for the first time – in Justice League: War, the latest entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies. Produced by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, Justice League: War arrives February 4, 2014, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment as a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP), DVD ($19.98 SRP) and Digital HD. The Blu-rayTM Combo Pack will include Digital HD with UltraViolet™.
When the powerful Darkseid and his massive, relentless forces invade Earth, a group of previously unaligned super heroes – misunderstood and, in some cases, hunted by the authorities – discover the only way to fend off the attack will be to work together as a cohesive unit. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, Shazam and, in his origin story, Cyborg combine their respective talents in an all-out battle to save the planet. Based on the 2012 graphic novel, “Justice League: Origin,” by Geoff Johns & Jim Lee, Justice League: War provides a glance into the world before the Justice League was created, and offers the initial animated incarnation of DC Entertainment’s “The New 52.”
“Justice League: War brings together all the best elements of DC Comics – dynamic plot twists, revolutionary new artwork and of course, hostility amongst heroes and villains alike,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family Animation Marketing and Partner Brands. “Showcasing a voice talent cast that unites some of today’s most popular actors, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is proud to release Justice League: War as the next DC Universe Animated Original Movie.”
Primetime television stars Jason O’Mara (Terra Nova, Vegas, Life on Mars) and Justin Kirk (Weeds), the voices of Batman and Green Lantern, respectively, lead an impressive ensemble of television and film stars in the notable super hero roles. The celebrity-laden voice cast includes Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds) as Cyborg, Michelle Monaghan (Mission Impossible III, Gone Baby Gone) as Wonder Woman, Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs) as Flash, Alan Tudyk (Suburgatory, 42, Serenity) as Superman, Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) as Shazam, and Rocky Carroll (NCIS) as Silas Stone. On the villainous side, popular voice actor Steve Blum (Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox) provides the voice of Darkseid, and Bruce Thomas (Legally Blonde, Army of Darkness) gives voice to Desaad.
Justice League: War delivers an action-packed addition to the ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies, which have sold more than 13 million units to date. The film features brand-new extra content for collectors and fans alike.
Justice League: War Enhanced Content includes:
· Featurette – Deconstructing Justice League: War – Part commentary, part documentary, director Jay Oliva teams up with artist Jim Lee as they compare and contrast the comic-to-screen process of some of the most memorable moments in the film.
· Featurette – Creating Heroes: The Life and Art of Jim Lee – This documentary film explores the work of master artist Jim Lee, from his early days to his current position as co-Publisher of DC Entertainment and his comic collaboration with Geoff Johns.
· Making Of – Justice League: War Act D – From animatic to pencil test, the final stanza of the film.
· A Sneak Peak at Son of Batman – An advance look into the next DCU Animated Original Movie with the creators and cast.
· From the DC/Warner Bros. Animation Vault – 4 Bonus Cartoons
About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment:
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment’s home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment/videogames, direct-to-DVD production, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. WBHEG is responsible for the global distribution of content through DVD, electronic sell-through and VOD, and delivery of theatrical content to wireless and online channels, and is also a significant worldwide publisher for both internal and third party videogame titles.
About DC Entertainment:
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.
JUSTICE LEAGUE and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and ©DCComics. (s13)
About Warner Bros. Animation
Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing both CG and traditionally animated projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. For TV, WBA produces series such as The Looney Tunes Show, MAD, Beware the Batman and Teen Titans Go!, as well as the forthcoming The Tom and Jerry Show for Cartoon Network and Mike Tyson Mysteries for Adult Swim. WBA also produces original content — including animated shorts — for Cartoon Network’s multiplatform branded DC Nation programming block. As the home of the iconic animated characters from the DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Animated Original Movies — for DVD. 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).
Additional details on Justice League: War are available here. Click on the thumbnail below to view the trailer in the MP4 720p Quicktime format, with additional formats available by clicking the links under the image.
Quicktime 480p — Quicktime 720p — Quicktime 1080p
Justice League: War hits Blu-ray, single-disc DVD, and Digital Download on February 4th, 2014 as part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, in co-production with Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment. Additionally, the Justice League: War – Two-Disc Special Edition DVD streets on March 18th, 2014. Stay tuned for further updates and more here soon at The World’s Finest.
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Press Release For “Teen Titans Go! – Season One, Part One: Mission To Misbehave” DVD
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has provided the official press release for the upcoming Teen Titans Go! – Season One, Part One: Mission To Misbehave two-disc DVD collection, hitting shelves March 4th, 2014. The DVD collection will feature 26 11-minute episodes from the first season of the new animated comedy series. Teen Titans Go! follows the comedic adventures of the teenage superhero team as they deal with what happens between the major battles. MSRP for the two-disc DVD release is $19.97. The complete press release can be found below.
POWERS AND SUPER LAUGHS AS WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES
TEEN TITANS GO!: MISSION TO MISBEHAVE SEASON 1 PART 1
OUT ON DVD MARCH 4, 2014
Two Discs Featuring 26 Fantastic Adventures of the Brand-New
Cartoon Network Series, from Warner Bros. Animation
Teen Titans Go!, the newest hit series on Cartoon Network from Warner Bros. Animation, is now available on DVD as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment unleashes Teen Titans Go!: Mission To Misbehave Season 1 Part 1. These DC Comics Super Heroes have quickly proven to be a favorite among kids 2–11, kids 6–11 and male teens 12–17 and hit #1 in its time slot. Bringing all the high energy of the television series, Teen Titans Go!: Mission To Misbehave Season 1 Part 1 comes to DVD for the first time on March 4, 2014, for $19.97 SRP.
Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven and Beast Boy are making their triumphant return with brand-new comedic and heroic adventures, and this time they’re giving viewers a look at what life is really like as a teen super hero … once the cape comes off. Inspired by the original Teen Titans series from Warner Bros. Animation that ran for five seasons, the character-driven comedy focuses on the funny that happens in between saving the world and living together as teenagers without adult supervision. The comedic mayhem of the animated series is punctuated by pranks and the occasional need to fight crime, but it will also deal with the everyday issues of adolescence. With epic staring contests to decide who does the laundry, a series of quests and battles to construct the perfect sandwich or fighting crime in Jump City, one thing is for sure: These Titans will always be ready for an adventure — inside the house and out.
“The original Teen Titans series fan base has been very passionate about wanting to see more stories involving their favorite characters, and it has been fantastic to see them embrace Teen Titans Go! with such an incredibly high level of excitement,” said Sam Register, Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs, Warner Bros. Animation. “I’m very pleased to announce our first DVD release.”
“We are thrilled to bring the newest and funniest members of the DC Comics universe to homes with the release of Teen Titans Go!: Mission To Misbehave Season 1 Part 1,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Home Video Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing and Partner Brands. “Teen Titans is already a fan favorite and will continue to excite with its group of vibrant teenage Super Heroes.”
Episodes (11 minute runtime each):
Teen Titans Go!: Mission To Misbehave Season 1 Part 1
Legendary Sandwich
Pie Bros
Driver’s Ed
Dog Hand
Double Trouble
The Date
Dude Relax!
Laundry Day
Ghost Boy
La Larva de Amor
Hey Pizza!
Gorilla
Girl’s Night Out
You’re Fired
Super Robin
Tower of Power
Parasite
Starliar
Meatball Party
Staff Meeting
Terra-ized
Artful Dodgers
Burger vs. Burrito
Matched
Colors of Raven
The Left Leg
About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment:
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment’s home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment/videogames, direct-to-DVD production, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. WBHEG is responsible for the global distribution of content through DVD, electronic sell-through and VOD, and delivery of theatrical content to wireless and online channels, and is also a significant worldwide publisher for both internal and third party videogame titles.
About DC Entertainment:
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.
About Warner Bros. Animation
Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing both CG and traditionally animated projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. For TV, WBA produces series such as The Looney Tunes Show, MAD, Beware the Batman and Teen Titans Go!, as well as the forthcoming The Tom and Jerry Show for Cartoon Network and Mike Tyson Mysteries for Adult Swim. WBA also produces original content — including animated shorts — for Cartoon Network’s multiplatform branded DC Nation programming block. As the home of the iconic animated characters from the DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Animated Original Movies — for DVD. 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).
The two-disc Teen Titans Go! – Season One, Part One: Mission To Misbehave DVD collection, featuring 26 11-minute episodes from the first season of the hit comedy series, hits shelves March 4th, 2014 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment for MSRP $19.97. Teen Titans Go! airs Wednesdays at 7:30pm (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network, with rebroadcasts airing weekends as part of the DC Nation programming block. Stay tuned for further updates Teen Titans Go! updates here soon at The World’s Finest.
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New “Green Lantern: The Animated Series” Trade Paperback Comic Collection Now Available
A new trade paperback collection, featuring the six issues of the late Green Lantern: The Animated Series comic title, is now available to own from DC Comics.
The Green Lantern: The Animated Series – Volume Two collection, featuring issues # 6 – 11, includes stories written by Art Baltazar, Franco, Cecil Castellucci, and Ivan Cohen with artwork by Dario Brizuela and Luciano Vecchio. The Green Lantern: The Animated Series comic title features stories which take place in the continuity of the fan-favorite acclaimed animated series of the same name. Both the animated series and spin-off comic title came to an end last year. Continue below for details on the collection provided by DC Comics along with the promotional and final artwork for the release.
GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES TPB VOL. 2
Written by: Art Baltazar, Franco, Cecil Castellucci, and Ivan Cohen
Art by: Dario Brizuela and Luciano Vecchio
In this second Green Lantern: The Animated Series collection, featuring issues #6-11, Hal Jordan leads his team into battle against Atrocitus and a horde of other Red Lanterns!
Cover Price: $12.99
Issues #12 – 14 of the Green Lantern: The Animated Series comic title currently remain uncollected, though the entire short-lived series is available to read digitally through Comixology and DC Comics.
Additional details on the both the Green Lantern: The Animated Series comic series and cartoon can be found here. Stay tuned for further updates and more, right here at The World’s Finest
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World’s Finest Online: A Comprehensive Guide to the DCAU
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