The World’s Finest has published its review of the Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Blu-ray release from Warner Archive, which is now available to own. In short, the classic animated movie looks magnificent on Blu-ray, and the difference between the original DVD release and this new Blu-ray HD remaster is staggering. The image has never looked better and the audio track is noticeably improved. To read the entire review, click on the image below.
The above review also includes a series of screengrabs from the Blu-ray release, highlighting the included full-frame and widescreen editions of the movie. And, for more content – including other reviews, exclusive interviews, production art and so much more – check out the The World’s Finest Batman: Mask of the Phantasm subsite. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is now available for purchase through Warner Archive and the WB Shop, along with other online vendors and some retail outlets, as well as in Digital HD. To check out the HD trailer for Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, click on the player below.
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Warner Archive states Batman: Mask of the Phantasm will arrive on Blu-ray come July 25, 2017, with pre-order available through WB Shop for $21.99. The Blu-ray title will feature a new HD remaster of the classic animated feature along with two aspect ratios – theatrical and full frame. Batman: The Animated Series fans have been clamoring for an updated Batman: Mask of the Phantasm home video release since the feature’s original DVD release back in 1999. Continue below for the details courtesy of Warner Archive.
BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM
NEW 2017 1080p HD REMASTER
-Presented in both the original theatrical 16×9 aspect ratio (1.78:1) and open matte 4×3 (1.37:1) aspect ratio
-Run Time 76:00
-Subtitles English SDH
-DTS HD-Master Audio 2.0 Stereo – English
-COLOR
-BD 50
-Theatrical Trailer (HD)
When the city’s most feared gangsters are systematically eliminated, the Caped Crusader is blamed. But prowling the Gotham night is a shadowy new villain, the Phantasm, a sinister figure with some link to Batman’s past. Can the Dark Knight elude the police, capture the Phantasm and clear his own name?
Unmasking the Phantasm is just one of the twists in this dazzling animated feature. Discover revelations about Batman’s past, his archrival the Joker and Batman’s most grueling battle ever — the choice between his love for a beautiful woman and his vow to be the defender of right. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is “a mystery that is genuinely absorbing, suspenseful and moving” (Cincinnati Enquirer).
Warner Archive’s Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Blu-ray release is available for pre-order for shipment on July 25, 2017 for $21.99. The title can be pre-ordered through WB Shop and other digital retailers.
The above details are also available at The World’s Finest. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting upcoming Blu-ray release from Warner Archive. For further details on Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, check out the special subsite right here at The World’s Finest, and continue below to view the film’s original trailer.
The World’s Finest has reviewed the new Batman: The Brave and The Bold: Complete Season Three Blu-ray and Static Shock: The Complete First Season and The Zeta Project: Season Two DVD titles from Warner Archive. For fans of DC Comics-based animated series, these are three titles that fans should definitely consider adding to their collection. Not only does Warner Archive bring the final episodes of Batman: The Brave and The Bold and The Zeta Project to home video, the label finally gives Static Shock the attention it deserves with the complete first season finally collected. To check out each review – which includes images and a closer look at each respective title – click on the images below.
Please note Warner Archive provided The World’s Finest with review copies of each title.
Batman: The Brave and The Bold: Complete Season Three, Static Shock: The Complete First Season and The Zeta Project: Season Two are all available to order directly from Warner Archive and from select digital retailers. Further details on each title can also be found in the reviews linked above.
Stay tuned for further updates right here at The World’s Finest. More home video title news is coming, so check back soon!
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Warner Archive Collection, the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment specialty label, has provided a video clip from the new Young Justice: Invasion Blu-ray release, now available to own. The two-disc set includes all 20 episodes from the second season of the popular fan-beloved animated series, along with two commentaries and a featurette. Young Justice: Invasion, featuring the adventures of the Justice League’s young covert team, can be found at wbshop.com to purchase for $24.95SRP. Please note the release will go wide to all online retailers starting December 2nd, 2014.
The Young Justice: Invasion Blu-ray release is available today from the Warner Archive Collection, retailing at wbshop.com for $24.95SRP. Details on how to order can be found at the official Warner Archive website. Following, the release will go wide to all online retailers starting December 2nd, 2014.
In Young Justice, teenage heroes Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and Artemis are tasked by the Justice League to act as their covert operations team. Armed with superior skills, weaponry and powers, the team must do battle against a wide array of villains from the DC Universe while trying to prove to themselves, and to their superhero mentors, that they too have what it takes to be a hero. The series, which ran for two seasons from 2010-2013, amassed a diverse, loyal fan-following. Check out the The World’s Finest Young Justice subsite for more information on this fan-favorite series.
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Batman: The Complete Television Series and Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham are both now available to own from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Warner Bros. Interactive, respectively. Click on the links below to discuss these new releases and click here to read The World’s Finest review of Batman: The Complete Television Series!
The Young Justice: Invasion Blu-ray release is available starting today from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s Warner Archive Collection specialty label. The two-disc set includes all 20 episodes from the second season of the popular fan-beloved animated series, along with two commentaries and a featurette. Young Justice: Invasion, featuring the adventures of the Justice League’s young covert team, can be found at wbshop.com to purchase for $24.95SRP. Please note the release will go wide to all online retailers starting December 2nd, 2014.
Continue below for a description of the release and cover artwork.
Young Justice: Invasion
Synopsis: A lot can change in five years, as our super heroes are about to find out. And there’s some new residents to be found at Mount Justice: new team leader Nightwing, Wondergirl, Blue Beetle, Batgirl, Bumblebee and Beast Boy. Young Justice will need all the help it can get as an alien presence has infiltrated Earth, while certain members of the Justice League are forced to stand trial at the criminal hearing off-world. Watch as The Reach, spearheaded by the quick-talking Ambassador and backed by the muscle of Black Beetle, manipulates a trusting public while maintaining its shadowy maneuvering with The Light. So report in for an epic 20-Episode adventure, as the risks have never been greater and the conflicts never so far-reaching. The epic finale will shatter everything you know!
Special Features: Commentary Track on series finale episodes “Summit” and “Endgame” with creators Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti along with vocal cast Jason Spisak (Kid Flash) and Stephanie Lemelin (Artemis), and a “Behind the Scenes” featurette.
Running Time: 440 minutes Aspect Ratio: 16 X 9 LETTERBOX ORIGINAL ASPECT RATIO – 1.78:1 Format: Blu-ray Audio Format: DTS HD-Master Audio 1.0 Box Type: Amaray Case
The Young Justice: Invasion Blu-ray release is available today from the Warner Archive Collection, retailing at wbshop.com for $24.95SRP. Details on how to order can be found at the official Warner Archive website. Please note the release will go wide to all online retailers starting December 2nd, 2014.
In Young Justice, teenage heroes Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and Artemis are tasked by the Justice League to act as their covert operations team. Armed with superior skills, weaponry and powers, the team must do battle against a wide array of villains from the DC Universe while trying to prove to themselves, and to their superhero mentors, that they too have what it takes to be a hero. The series, which ran for two seasons from 2010-2013, amassed a diverse, loyal fan-following. Check out the The World’s Finest Young Justice subsite for more information on this fan-favorite series.
Stay tuned for additional details, including press details and additional artwork and imagery, right here at The World’s Finest.
Batman: The Complete Television Series and Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham are both now available to own from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Warner Bros. Interactive, respectively. Click on the links below to discuss these new releases and click here to read The World’s Finest review of Batman: The Complete Television Series!