According to various home media retailing outlets and independent research, the new Batman: Year One direct-to-video animated feature hit a solid debut on the home video market. The latest DC Universe Animated Original Movie title moved an estimated 167,000 units in its first week, with 65,000 of those sales coming from DVD and 102,000 from the Blu-ray format. Blu-ray sales accounted for nearly 62% of total Batman: Year One home video sales in its first week. In terms of chart placement, the animated feature hit #5 on Blu-ray charts and #10 on DVD sales chart. These sales numbers are for the week ending October 23rd, 2011, the first week of the availability for the animated title. Keep in mind the sales numbers above do not take into account rental numbers, OnDemand numbers, or legal download numbers. Batman: Year One was available early for legal download on October 11th, 2011 as part of an special promotion.
This release also continues the trend of Blu-ray editions for DC Universe Animated Original Movie titles surpassing sales of the DVD counterpart. Batman: Year One was released on both Blu-ray Combo Pack and two separate DVD releases, including a two-disc Special Edition and a single-disc casual release.
To compare, the previous DC Universe Animated Original Movie title Green Lantern: Emerald Knights debuted with an estimated 230,000 copies sold on DVD and Blu-ray editions sold during its debut week in June 2011. Green Lantern: Emerald Knights was released in conjunction with the Green Lantern live-action feature and the Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters video game.
Above is the cover art for all three separate home video releases for the direct-to-video Batman: Year One animated feature. Click here to read the The World’s Finest review of the Batman: Year One home video release (and included Catwoman animated short) and continue to the Batman: Year One micro-site for more media and content from the animated feature.
Click on the links below to discuss both the new Batman: Year One animated feature and its respective DVD and Blu-ray home video releases, along with the included DC Showcase: Catwoman animated short.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Batman: Year One animated feature is now available to own on Blu-ray disc and DVD from Warner Home Video, as well as legal download.
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With seven issues in total, including the special #0 preview issue, the Young Justice comic series is not only a consistent performer in the comic book market place, but is also the highest selling All-Ages title from DC Comics. The title features stories that expand on the continuity of the hit Young Justice animated series, providing a closer look at the team and their world. The series debuted in January 2011 with a special #0 preview issue, with issue #1 following in February.
Young Justice sold nearly 11,000 copies with it’s #1 issue, one of the highest recorded debuts for an all-ages Johnny DC title. The title experienced standard attrition in the following months, as comic shops leveled their orders to meet the expectant demand. Not only did initial sales level out quickly, a rarity in the direct comic market, but they are also remaining consistent. However, sales for the title are expected to increase with issue #7, now on shelves, the debut of Young Justice series producer Greg Weisman as co-writer for the comic. Below are sales numbers for the first seven issues of the Young Justice DC Comics title, including the #0 preview issue.
Young Justice #0 (January 2011) – 9,412 Young Justice #1 (February 2011) – 10,777 Young Justice #2 (March 2011) – 9,612 Young Justice #3 (April 2011) – 9,407 Young Justice #4 (May 2011) – 9,729 Young Justice #5 (June 2011) – 8,988 Young Justice #6 (July 2011) – 8,642
The above numbers highlight a steady performance for the series, despite the slight decrease in units ordered month-to-month, indicating a loyal audience for the title. Please note the above numbers are for direct market sales only. Digital sales and newsstand sales are not included.
The next issue of Young Justice, issue #8, hits shelves next week on September 21st, 2011 for the cover price of $2.99US. Further details on this issue are available here.
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The Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature has moved over 450,000 units since its debut in early June 2011. According to various home media retailing outlets and independent research, the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights direct-to-video animated feature has settled into a steady stream of low-end sales after its front loaded debut in June 2011. The latest DC Universe Animated Original Movie title continues to outperform the sales of the previous Green Lantern-centric release Green Lantern: First Flight.
Blu-ray sales of Green Lantern: Emerald Knights continue to remain higher than DVD release with nearly 60% of sales coming from the Blu-ray release for the title, equalling an estimated 265,000 Blu-ray units moved as opposed to the roughly 185,000 DVD units moved in comparison. These numbers cover sales from Green Lantern: Emerald Knights debut week on sale, the week ending June 12th. 2011 to the week ending August 14th, 2011. Keep in mind the sales numbers above do not take into account rental numbers, OnDemand numbers, or legal download numbers.
Above is the cover art for all three separate home video releases for the direct-to-video Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature. Click here to read the The World’s Finest review of the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Blu-ray release and check out the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights micro-site. Click here to view the trailer for the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature is now available to own on Blu-ray disc and DVD from Warner Home Video. Click on the links below to discuss both the new Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature and its respective DVD and Blu-ray home video releases.
In related home video news, Warner Home Video has released cover art for the upcoming DVD and Blu-ray release for the live-action Green Lantern theatrical film. Click on the thumbnails below for a closer look. Additional material below includes the trade ad and attached press release for Green Lantern.
BRING GREEN LANTERN HOME ON OCTOBER 14TH FROM WARNER HOME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP EXTENDED CUT OF THE FILM FEATURES ON BLU-RAY 3D COMBO PACK AND BLU-RAY COMBO PACK
In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight take the oath to serve and protect when Green Lantern flies onto Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download on October 14th from Warner Home Entertainment Group. Starring Ryan Reynolds (The Proposal) in the title role, DC Comics legendary super hero soars to the edges of space, where a war has been raging between those who rule with fear, and those who protect life: the Green Lantern Corps.
Featured on the Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack and the Blu-ray Combo Pack is an Extended Cut of the film featuring new scenes not seen in theatres.*
In addition, the Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack and the Blu-ray Combo Pack will offer Sony PS3 users an access code to unlock the Sinestro Corp Batman Skin for the highly anticipated Batman: Arkham City video game. The skin will give users the ability to fight crime with the help of the yellow power of fear, giving Batman a unique yellow costume in the story campaign and in the challenge maps.
Directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale), Green Lantern also stars Blake Lively (TVs Gossip Girl), Peter Sarsgaard (Knight and Day), Mark Strong (Sherlock Holmes), Academy Award nominee Angela Bassett (Whats Love Got to Do with It) and Academy Award winner Tim Robbins (Mystic River). Also featured are the voice talents of Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush (Shine) and Oscar nominee Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile).
SYNOPSIS In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, an elite, powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. Warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him the ability to create anything his mind can imagine. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Reynolds).
Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hals humanity is one weapon no member of the Corps has ever had, and if with willpower, determination and the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Lively) Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax… he will save the Earth and all of mankind from certain destruction.
Green Lantern will be available on Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, featuring a 3D hi-definition, a hi-definition, a standard definition and a digital copy of the theatrical film, for $43.99, Blu-ray Combo Pack, featuring a hi-definition, a standard definition and a digital copy of the theatrical film, for $39.99 and on single disc DVD for $31.98. The extended cut will be in hi-definition on the Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack only.
On October 14th, Green Lantern extended cut can be purchased for permanent download and the theatrical film can be rented on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, and Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game consoles.
BLU- RAY AND DVD DISC ELEMENTS
Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack: Theatrical Film (3D & 2D) Extended Cut (2D only) Maximum Movie Mode with Picture in Picture Pods The Universe According to Green Lantern Ryan Reynolds Becomes Green Lantern Justice League #1 Digital Comic Additional Scenes Preview of Green Lantern: The Animated Series BD-Live
Blu-ray Combo Pack: Extended Cut* Theatrical Film Maximum Movie Mode with Picture in Picture Pods The Universe According to Green Lantern Ryan Reynolds Becomes Green Lantern Justice League #1 Digital Comic Additional Scenes Preview of Green Lantern: The Animated Series BD-Live
DVD: Preview of the Justice League #1 Digital Comic Preview of Green Lantern: The Animated Series
*Extended Cut included only on 2D Blu-ray Disc
DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS
Green Lantern will be available digitally in High Definition (HD) VOD and Standard Definition (SD) VOD from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles. The film is also available for download from online digital retailers including iTunes.
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According to various home media retailing outlets and independent research, the new Green Lantern: Emerald Knights direct-to-video animated feature remains a high seller on the home video market. The latest DC Universe Animated Original Movie title has now moved nearly 335,000 units in its first three weeks on sale, easily outpacing the sales of the previous Green Lantern-centric release Green Lantern: First Flight. Blu-ray sales of Green Lantern: Emerald Knights continue to dominate over the DVD release with 152,750 DVD units moved in comparison to 181,350 from the high-definition format, coming up less than a thousand units short of 335,000 in total sales. These sales numbers are for the week ending June 26th, 2011. Keep in mind the sales numbers above do not take into account rental numbers, OnDemand numbers, or legal download numbers.
The increase in Blu-ray sales for this DC Universe Animated Original Movie title over its DVD counterpart is not a surprise, given the lack of widely available Two-Disc Special Edition DVD release for Green Lantern: Emerald Knights in the United States.
Above is the cover art for all three separate home video releases for the direct-to-video Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature. Click here to read the The World’s Finest review of the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Blu-ray release and check out the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights micro-site. Click here to view the trailer for the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature. Click here to view the press details for the forthcoming Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature home video release, including a rundown of bonus content and artwork.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature is now available to own on Blu-ray disc and DVD from Warner Home Video. Click on the links below to discuss both the new Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature and its respective DVD and Blu-ray home video releases.
According to various home media retailing outlets and independent research, the new Green Lantern: Emerald Knights direct-to-video animated feature performed very well on the home video market. The latest DC Universe Animated Original Movie title moved over 230,000 units in its first week, with 101,000 of those sales coming from DVD and 129,000 from the Blu-ray format. Blu-ray sales accounted for 56% of total Green Lantern: Emerald Knights home video sales. In terms of chart placement, the animated feature hit #3 on respective Blu-ray and combined DVD/Blu-ray charts, and placed #7 on the DVD sales chart. These sales numbers are for the week ending June 12th, 2011. Keep in mind the sales numbers above do not take into account rental numbers, OnDemand numbers, or legal download numbers.
The increase in Blu-ray sales for this DC Universe Animated Original Movie title over its DVD counterpart is not a surprise, given the lack of regularly available Two-Disc Special Edition DVD release for Green Lantern: Emerald Knights.
To compare, the previous “DC Universe Animated Original Movie” title All-Star Superman debuted with an estimated 187,000 copies sold on DVD and Blu-ray editions sold during its debut week in February 2011.
Above is the cover art for all three separate home video releases for the direct-to-video Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature. Click here to read the The World’s Finest review of the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Blu-ray release and check out the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights micro-site. Click here to view the trailer for the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature. Click here to view the press details for the forthcoming Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature home video release, including a rundown of bonus content and artwork.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature is now available to own on Blu-ray disc and DVD from Warner Home Video. Click on the links below to discuss both the new Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature and its respective DVD and Blu-ray home video releases.