The World’s Finest has a closer look at the menu system and package artwork for the upcoming The Best of Superman DVD compilation release. The two-disc DVD set, hitting shelves tomorrow – Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 from Warner Home Video – collects an assortment of Superman-based adventures from different cartoon stretching out over seventy years, including episodes from Superman: The Animated Series and Justice League Unlimited. The two-disc The Best of Superman compilation DVD release retails for $19.97 MSRP. Click on the images below for a closer look at the new package artwork shots, along with official product details.
The super-human crime-fighting champion who started it all battles the forces of evil in 14 breathtaking fan-favorite, animated episodes drawn from multiple Superman series. Together for the first time ever on two collectible DVDs, it’s the Man of Steel starring in over four hours of the most astonishing animated adventures. “The Last Son of Krypton” chronicles the young Kal-El’s journey from infancy to invincible superhero. Then, witness more gravity-defying exploits in the Academy Award (R)- nominated classic ”Superman” and an Earth-shattering fight against the Legion of Doom in “Wanted: Super Friends”. Next, Kryptonian rogues run amok in “Terror from the Phantom Zone” and Superman takes on his most formidable arch-nemesis in “The Doomsday Sanction.” And that’s just a sampling of the action-packed super heroes awaiting you in The Best of Superman.
The Best of Superman hits shelves Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 courtesy of Warner Home Video with a $19.97 MSRP. The two-disc set includes 14 animated adventures starring the Man of Steel. Stay tuned for further updates, including a Man of Steel contest, coming soon to The World’s Finest.
A batch of images and a new video clip from the upcoming Lego Batman: The Movie – DC Superheroes Unite animated feature have been released by Warner Home Video promoting the film’s voice cast. Hitting home video and digital outlets on May 21st, 2013, Lego Batman: The Movie – DC Superheroes Unite is the full-length animated feature film based on the popular TT Animation video game. The film will be available as a Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and OnDemand, though is now available to own via Digital Download. Initial Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD release will include an exclusive Lego Clark Kent/Superman figurine on pack while supplies last. Click on the first thumbnail below to view the new clip in the High-Definition Quicktime/MP4 format, and click the additional thumbnails for stills. Additional press details can also be found below.
FIRST-TIME VOICES OF BATMAN, SUPERMAN & JOKER SET NEW ACTION-PACKED, HILARIOUS TONE FOR LEGO BATMAN: THE MOVIE – DC SUPERHEROES UNITE
Troy Baker, Travis Willingham, Christopher Corey Smith & Charlie Schlatter
take on iconic roles for new animated film coming to Blu-ray on May 21
The first day on a job is never easy. It only gets that much more difficult when you’re following a legend.
Such was the case for Troy Baker, Travis Willingham and Christopher Corey Smith – three talented young voice actors who stepped into the recording booth – and some very large shoes – for Lego Batman: The Movie – DC Superheroes Unite.
The trio was tasked with creating the voices of Batman, Superman and the Joker, all the while remaining respectful to the landmark performances of some very well-loved actors that had come before. Early reviews say the three actors hit their mark, as well as outstanding notices for the ever-hilarious performance of Charlie Schlatter as the voice of Robin.
None were strangers to the voiceover world. Baker has crafted an impressive resume as the lead character in Bioshock Infinite along with roles in video games like Batman: Arkham City. Willingham continues to expand his repertoire with roles in animated series like Avengers Assemble and The Super Hero Squad Show. Smith has supplied voices across the realms of television and video games, most notably in Mortal Combat vs. DC Universe. And Charlie Schlatter, recognizable for his live-action television roles in Diagnosis Murder and Ferris Bueller, has logged a significant number of hours in the recording booth prior to inheriting the role of Robin.
All four actors were taking on the iconic roles for the first time, and the esteemed task of meeting lofty expectations was not lost on any of them.
“It’s a different take on Superman, probably a lot funnier than you’ve ever seen him,” says Willingham, who admitted to doing his share of superhero role play as a kid – complete with Superman underwear and the blanket/cape tied around his neck. “In this piece, Superman is definitely a hyper-alpha-male, super boy scout, naïve to an extreme, and probably a little annoying. He’s the guy that reminds everyone that their greatest endeavor can easily be eclipsed by him doing the same exact thing — with only his pinky, and with both eyes closed. And it antagonizes Batman more than anyone.
“There was a lot of humor throughout, and deadpan deliveries are a big part of it. When you have Troy Baker on one side as Batman, and Clancy Brown as Lex Luthor, it definitely heightens the interplay. Then you’ve got Batman being sarcastic and Superman being naïve and not really getting the joke – that just makes it that much funnier.”
Baker is no stranger to the Batman universe, having played Two-Face in the popular videogame Batman: Arkham City, as well as some cool roles in Dark Knight productions on the horizon. But this was his first time providing the vocals under the cowl.
“There have been so many iterations of Batman – from Adam West to Christian Bale – and someone just recently asked me who my favorite Batman: for me, it is unequivocally Kevin Conroy,” says Baker of the voice actor from the original Batman: The Animated Series. “Kevin is the Batman that I grew up with. So when I was recording, there was always a little of that ‘what-would-Kevin-do’ in the back of my head. But I just tried to bring my own thing to the performance. Nobody can ever top Kevin Conroy. I just focused on trying to do the best Batman I can.”
Smith had an equally impressive task – bringing a new take to a role that has been defined several times by the likes of Mark Hamill, Heath Ledger, Richard Epcar and Kevin Michael Richardson.
“I did listen to various clips from different folks, but I also didn’t want to do a copy of anybody,” says Smith. “I didn’t want to do Mark Hamill or Richard Epcar, and I admire both of them greatly. I think I was able to find a bit of a regional dialect that wasn’t too noticeable, but separated him from people who have come before.”
For every version of the Joker, the actor must bring forth that sinister laugh. For Smith, as has been the case for so many others, the trick was not shredding his voice while conjuring that cackle.
“At first, the laughing did strain out my voice, because it doesn’t live in a comfortable place,” Smith admits. “After the first five or six times, you figure out where it needs to be in your range. It becomes a muscle memory thing, but it’s still a vocal work out. By the end of it, you are exhausted.”
Smith’s version of the Joker definitely impressed Baker, particularly coming off a job the two recently did where Smith filled the superhero role.
“Keeping in mind that Kevin Conroy is my Batman and Mark Hamill is my Joker, so anybody that tries to fill those boots is in for trouble,” Baker says, “But Chris just knocked it out of the park. From the first time he delivered a line and then did the Joker cackle, all of us turned and stared. We were speechless. It wasn’t Hamill, it wasn’t Heath Ledger, but it was perfect Joker.”
Based on the popular video game, the TT Animation produced LEGO Batman: The Movie – DC Superheroes Unite arrives May 21, 2013 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment as a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Digital Download. The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack will include UltraViolet™*. Release will include an exclusive Lego Clark Kent/Superman figurine on pack while supplies last.
Click here to view the trailer for Lego Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite.
Lego Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite, the animated feature based on the acclaimed video game series, arrives on home video and for download come Tuesday, May 21st, 2013. Stay tuned for further updates and additional content here soon at The World’s Finest.
Warner Home Video has released a new video clip and a host of images from the new Superman: Unbound animated feature. Now available on home video and through assorted digital outlets, Superman: Unbound is the latest installment of the ongoing DC Universe Animated Original Movie line. Superman: Unbound adapts the acclaimed comic storyline “Superman: Brainiac” by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank. The new media content focuses on Supergirl and Lois Lane, two characters with prominent roles in the animated movie. Click on the first thumbnail below to view the new clip in the High-Definition Quicktime/MP4 format, with subsequent thumbnails leading to movie stills.
Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, Superman: Unbound film arrives today, May 7, 2013 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment as a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand and for Digital Download.
Further information on this latest DC Universe Animated Original Movie title can be found at the The World’s Finest Superman: Unbound subsite. Click on the links below to discuss both the new Superman: Unbound animated feature and its respective Blu-ray and DVD home video releases.
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A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Superman: Unbound animated feature is now available to own on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download. Stay tuned for additional content and coverage of this title.
The all-new direct-to-video Superman: Unbound animated feature from Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation is now available to own on Blu-ray and DVD. Superman: Unbound is the latest installment of the ongoing DC Universe Animated Original Movie line. Superman: Unbound adapts the acclaimed 2008 Action Comics storyline “Superman: Brainiac” by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank. Warner Home Video distributes the direct-to-video animated feature, which is also available on Pay-Per-View, OnDemand and for legal download. The cover artwork for the separate home video releases are available below.
Please note the Two-Disc Special Edition DVD release of Superman: Unbound is not slated for general wide release until June 18th, 2013, but is currently available as a Wal-Mart retail exclusive.
Further information on this latest DC Universe Animated Original Movie title can be found by clicking the images above. Click on the links below to discuss both the new Superman: Unbound animated feature and its respective Blu-ray and DVD home video releases.
Click here to read the The World’s Finest reviews of the Superman: Unbound animated feature and Blu-ray release. Stay tuned for additional content and coverage of this title coming soon.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Superman: Unbound animated feature is now available to own on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download.
Continuing, the Superman: Unbound home video release also includes a look at the next DC Universe Animated Original title, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. Click on the thumbnails below to view a selection of images from the “A Sneak Peek at Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox” featurette available on all Superman: Unbound home video releases. The following images are exclusive to The World’s Finest and are not to be removed without permission or credit given.
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, the next direct-to-video DC Universe Animated Original Movie release, is slated to hit Home Video and Download come July 30th, 2013. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
Warner Home Video has released four additional new interview clips with actress Molly Quinn, the voice of Supergirl in the upcoming Superman: Unbound animated feature. Additional stills from the movie, featuring Supergirl, are also included below. Hitting home video and digital outlets tomorrow, May 7th, 2013, Superman: Unbound is the latest installment of the ongoing DC Universe Animated Original Movie line. Superman: Unbound adapts the acclaimed 2008 Action Comics storyline “Superman: Brainiac” by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank. Click on the first four thumbnails below to view the Molly Quinn interview clips in the hi-definition MP4 format, with additional thumbnails leading to stills.
The three interview clips include Molly Quinn discussing:
– Supergirl’s personality
– Similarities between Supergirl and Molly
– Supergirl’s feistiness & sense of right
– Being vulnerable
Based on the Geoff Johns/Gary Frank 2008 release “Superman: Brainiac,” Superman: Unbound finds the Man of Steel aptly handling day-to-day crime while helping acclimate Supergirl to Earth’s customs and managing Lois Lane’s expectations for their relationship. Personal issues take a back seat when the horrific force responsible for the destruction of Krypton – Brainiac – begins his descent upon Earth. Brainiac has crossed the universe, collecting cities from interesting planets – including Supergirl’s home city of Kandor – and now the all-knowing, ever-improving android has his sights fixed on Metropolis. Superman must summon all of his physical and intellectual resources to protect his city, the love of his life and his newly-arrived cousin.
Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, Superman: Unbound film arrives May 7, 2013 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment as a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand and for Digital Download. The animated feature is currently available through some digital outlets.
Click here to view the trailer and additional media from Superman: Unbound. Additional product details can also be found here. A co-production of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Superman: Unbound animated feature arrives May 7th, 2013 on Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand and for Download. Additionally, Superman: Unbound – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is now available to own on compact disc and on digital download from WaterTower Music.