The 2011 direct-to-video All-Star Superman animated feature is slated to air tonight, Friday, August 30th, 2013 at 9:00pm (ET/PT) on the Canadian network Teletoon. All-Star Superman is part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line from Warner Home Video, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Entertainment. All-Star Superman features Superman pondering his future after a rescue mission to the sun exposes him to radiation. The DC Universe Animated Original Movies are regular fixtures on the animation-themed network, with assorted titles from the line airing multiple times throughout the year. Official details on the All-Star Superman animated feature are available below.
All-Star Superman Airing Friday, August 30th, 2013 at 9:00pm (ET/PT) on Teletoon Fueled by hatred and jealousy, Lex Luthor masterminds an elaborate plot to kill the Man of Steel – and it works. Poisoned by solar radiation, Superman is dying. With weeks to live, he fulfills his life’s dreams – especially revealing his true identity to Lois Lane – until Luthor proclaims his ultimate plan to control the world with no alien hero to stop him. Powers fading, Superman engages in a spectacular deadly battle with Luthor that could truly trigger the end of Earth’s Greatest Protector. This startling and gripping DC Universe Animated Original Movie stars the voice talents of James Denton, Anthony LaPaglia, Christina Hendricks and Ed Asner.
Complete details on the direct-to-video All-Star Superman animated feature can be found at the All-Star Superman subsite here at The World’s Finest. All-Star Superman airs tonight, Friday, August 30th, 2013 at 9:00pm (ET/PT) on Teletoon.
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Warner Home Video has announced a trio of home video releases featuring Superman and assorted DC Comics characters. The upcoming collections are repackaged DVD home videos releases featuring episodes of Superman: The Animated Series and assorted direct-to-video animated movies. The Superman Triple Feature and Superman Double Feature DVD titles will hit shelves on October 1st, 2013 – tying into the upcoming home video release of the recent live-action theatrical film Man of Steel, and DC Comics Super Hero Movie 3-Pack will street two weeks later on October 15th, 2013. The details for all three collections can be found below, provided by Warner Home Video.
Superman Triple Feature Release Date: October 1st, 2013
Descriptions: First, timeless characters and innovative storytelling unite to create a powerhouse collection of episodes as Superman faces off with four formidable foes to defend his adopted home. Then, embittered by Superman’s heroic successes and soaring popularity, Lex Luthor forms an alliance with the powerful computer/villain Brainiac. Lastly, Survivor of distant, destroyed Planet Krypton, young Clark Kent grows to manhood on Earth, aware of superpowers he vows to use for the benefit of his adopted planet.
Suggested retail price is $14.98. Superman Triple Feature, which will feature any bonus features found on the original single-disc DVD releases of these titles, is slated to street October 1st, 2013.
Superman Double Feature Release Date: October 1st, 2013
Descriptions: First, the Man of Steel rescues an ill-fated mission to the Sun (sabotaged by Lex Luthor) and, in the process, is oversaturated by radiation – which accelerates his cell degeneration. Sensing even he will be unable to cheat death, Superman ventures into new realms – finally revealing his secret to Lois, confronting Lex Luthor’s perspective of humanity, and attempting to ensure Earth’s safety before his own impending end with one final, selfless act. Then, when the intergalactic serial killer Doomsday is unearthed, Superman meets the creature head on in the battle to end all battles. Going punch for punch, Superman finally ends the threat of Doomsday as he throws one last punch and collapses forever – making the ultimate sacrifice to save Metropolis and all those he once loved.
Suggested retail price is $14.98. Superman Double Feature, which will feature any bonus features found on the original single-disc DVD releases of these titles, is slated to street October 1st, 2013.
DC Comics Super Hero Movie 3-Pack Release Date: October 15th, 2013
Descriptions:
Batman: Gotham Knight From producers of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight comes six spellbinding chapters chronicling Batman’s transition from novice crimefighter to The Dark Knight. These globe-spanning adventures pit Batman against the fearsome Scarecrow, the freakish Killer Croc and the unerring marksman Deadshot. From some of the world’s most visionary animators comes a thrilling depiction of Batman as man, myth and legend.
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights
With stories by acclaimed writers including Geoff Johns, Alan Burnett and Dave Gibbons, this DC Universe Animated Original Movie explores the rich mythology of the Green Lantern universe through six interlocking chapters. While awaiting a battle with Krona, an ancient enemy of the Guardians of the Universe, Earth’s Green Lantern Hal Jordan, Kilowog, Sinestro and other members of the Green Lantern Corps recount their greatest adventures to new recruit Arisia – everything from tales of the first Lantern to the ominous events that led to the Corps’ Blackest Night! The power-packed voice cast includes Nathan Fillion, Jason Isaacs, Elisabeth Moss, Henry Rollins and Arnold Vosloo.
Superman Animated Series: A Little Piece of Home
Timeless characters and innovative storytelling unite to create a powerhouse collection of episodes as Superman faces off with four formidable foes to defend his adopted home. Mild-mannered Clark Kent and his alter ego Superman take on a government conspiracy, a lunatic scientist known as the Weather Wizard, the fiery villainess Volcana and of course, archnemesis Lex Luthor all in the name of Truth, Justice and the American Way in these thrilling stories from the acclaimed TV show! Experience a universe of hard-hitting excitement with The Man of Steel!
Suggested retail price is $19.97. DC Comics Super Hero Movie 3-Pack, which will feature any bonus features found on the original single-disc DVD releases of these titles, is slated to street October 15th, 2013.
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Warner Home Video has released initial details for a new two-disc DC Comics Super-Villains: Superman – Worlds At War! DVD compilation release, drawing episodes from Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and Justice League Unlimited. The DVD release, hitting shelves September 24th, 2013 with a MSRP of $19.97, features thirteen episodes spotlighting assorted space-based villains. This is the latest in a series of special compilation and budget-themed DVD releases from Warner Home Video starring popular DC Comics characters. Continue below for the initial details and cover art.
DC Comics Super-Villains: Superman – Worlds At War!
Synopsis: Thrilling episodes featuring Superman and DC Villains.
Episodes: Disc 1
Tools of the Trade
Blasts from the Past, Part 1
Blasts from the Past, Part 2
Apokolips…Now!, Part 1
Apokolips…Now!, Part 2
Little Girl Lost, Part 1
Little Girl Lost, Part 2
Disc 2
Absolute Power
Legacy, Part 1
Legacy, Part 2
Twilight, Part 1
Twilight, Part 2
Destroyer
MSRP: $19.97 Aspect Ratio: 16 X 9 Full Frame Street Date: 9/24/13
The two-disc DC Comics Super-Villains: Superman – Worlds At War! compilation DVD release hits shelves June 4th, 2013 from Warner Home Video for $19.97 MSRP. Further details on Superman: The Animated Series can be found right here at The World’s Finest.
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DC Comics released a studio-provided interview with actor Sam Daly, voice of Superman in the upcoming Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox animated feature. Slated to hit shelves July 30th, 2013, the animated feature is based on the recent DC Comics mini-series event “Flashpoint,” which resulted in the creation of the publisher’s current “The New 52” publishing initiative. Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox continues the successful DC Universe Animated Original Movies line from Warner Home Video. Continue below for the studio-provided interview, made possibly by DC Comics and Warner Home Video.
Everyone knows what Superman looks like. The red and blue costume. The cape. The bold S-shaped glyph across his chest. The strong, muscular physique. Superman may be an alien, but he looks an awful lot like one of us.
All right, he looks like a very attractive, well-maintained one of us who has plenty of time to hit the gym. The point is that we expect that from Superman. We know that as super heroes go, he’s strong, bold and distinctly American in his sensibilities. Which is why Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, the upcoming DC Universe Animated Original Movie, is likely to surprise a lot of people. Particularly if they’re unfamiliar with the Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert graphic novel on which it’s based.
In the film, the Flash finds himself in an alternate world where he doesn’t have super powers, the Atlanteans and Amazonians are in the midst of a viciously destructive war against each other and the entire Justice League has changed—and not really for the better.
Of course, we’re not about to reveal how they’ve changed, but the Man of Steel isn’t exempt. In fact, the changes to his character may be the most dramatic of all, and not all of the changes are to be found on the screen. For the first time ever, Superman is voiced by Sam Daly, star of the popular web series The Daly Show and son of Tim Daly, who famously voiced the Man of Steel in Superman: The Animated Series. Taking on such a famous role, particularly one that his father once inhabited, is no small feat. Yet Daly seems to be taking it all in stride.
“Taking over the role of Superman is both amazing and intimidating,” he said in an interview. “Superman is such an iconic super hero and to have the opportunity to give him a voice is truly an honor that I do not take lightly. Taking over the reigns from my father is just the icing on the cake.”
Of course, it’s not just a matter of voicing Superman. As Flashpoint readers know, there are two versions of Superman to contend with—the version of the hero that we’re all familiar with (and that you see above) and the alternate world version, who’s drastically different. But the appeal of playing the world’s first and most famous super hero—any version of him—was just too strong. Especially since Superman was already one of Daly’s favorites.
“I judge super heroes by their powers,” Daly explained. “When I think to myself, ‘If I could have any superpower, what would it be?’ My first answer is always to fly. Then when you throw in superhuman strength, x-ray vision, heat vision, superhuman breath, superhuman intelligence, it becomes much clearer that Superman is my all-time favorite super hero.”
And of course, there was the matter of being able to step into a vocal role once embodied by his father.
“The fact that two generations of Daly men are able to be a part of the Superman family is humbling and extremely exciting,” he shared. “It’s something that my dad and I will always share a bond over.”
Fans will get a chance to experience Daly’s unique take on Superman for the first time when the film premieres on July 19, 2013 at San Diego Comic-Con, or July 30, 2013 when it’s released on Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download.
Click here to view the trailer for Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox.
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A co-production of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Justice League: The Flashpoint animated feature arrives July 30th, 2013 on Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand and for Download.
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The Hub Network has scheduled a special Superman: The Animated Series marathon for Friday, June 14th, 2013 beginning at 4pm (ET/PT). The two-and-a-half hour marathon will air episodes from the classic 1990s Superman: The Animated Series cartoon, which adapted the comic mythos of the famous DC Comics character. Episodes focusing on Superman’s origin and his Kryptonian heritage will be featured during the marathon. The marathon is a promotional tie-in to the theatrical feature Man of Steel, arriving in theatres on June 14th, 2013. Complete episode specific details for the marathon can be found below, as well as a special promo made specifically for the event. The video is available in the MP4 format.
Superman: The Animated Series
Special Marathon – Airing Friday, July 14th, 2013 beginning at 4:00pm (ET/PT)
4:00pm (ET/PT) – “Last Son of Krypton, Part One”
With destruction raining down on the planet Krypton, Kryptonian scientist and Council member Jor-El uses the precious remaining moments to secure superbaby Kal-El in a rocket that will spirit him to an uncertain future on Earth.
4:30pm (ET/PT) – “Last Son of Krypton, Part Two”
Young Clark Kent discovers the truth about who and what he is. Upon reaching adulthood, he assumes his birthright as the Man of Steel, and the legend of Superman is born in the city of Metropolis.
5:00pm (ET/PT) – “Last Son of Krypton, Part Three”
Superman thwarts a plot by Lex Luthor to sell the LEXO-SKEL SUIT 5000 to Kaznian terrorists, via their agent John Corben.
5:30pm (ET/PT) – “Blast from the Past, Part One”
Superman decides to release Mala, a Kryptonian criminal, from the Phantom Zone, but when Mala proves too power-hungry for this world, Superman tries to send her back. Mala escapes with the Phantom Zone Projector and releases Krypton’s most notorious traitor, Jax-Ur.
6:00pm (ET/PT) – “Blast from the Past, Part Two”
Intent on conquering the world, Jax-Ur and Mala send Superman into the Phantom Zone, and then destroy the Projector. As their decimating attacks begin, it’s up to Lois and Professor Hamilton to rescue the Man of Steel in time.
Superman: The Animated Series airs regularly Monday – Friday at 5:00pm (ET/PT) on The Hub, with additional airings throughout the week.
The Hub Network, a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc., features original programming as well as content from Discovery’s library of children’s educational programming; from Hasbro’s portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, specials and game shows, with the network extending its content through a robust and engaging online presence. The Hub launched on Sunday, October 10th, 2010, reaching approximately 60 million U.S. households.
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