With Justice League now in cinemas, DC fans are wondering what’s up next for the franchise. One of the most intriguing projects in the works is Flashpoint, the alt-universe movie starring Ezra Miller, and though we know very little about it at the moment, there’s been a lot of talk about Jeffrey Dean Morgan turning up as an alternate version of Batman in the film, mostly due to his appearance as Thomas Wayne in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Let’s bring you all up to speed, though, before going any further. In 2011, Geoff Johns penned a five-issue miniseries titled Flashpoint that saw the Scarlet Speedster go back in time to save his mother. In doing so, he royally screwed up the timeline, creating a world filled with darker heroes, including the alternate Batman who’s actually Thomas Wayne, and not Bruce. Eventually, the Flash (kind of) set things right,...
Let’s bring you all up to speed, though, before going any further. In 2011, Geoff Johns penned a five-issue miniseries titled Flashpoint that saw the Scarlet Speedster go back in time to save his mother. In doing so, he royally screwed up the timeline, creating a world filled with darker heroes, including the alternate Batman who’s actually Thomas Wayne, and not Bruce. Eventually, the Flash (kind of) set things right,...
- 12/10/2017
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Inspired by the the one-shot Elseworlds tale by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola, Batman: Gotham By Gaslight puts Batman against the real world serial killer, Jack the Ripper. Take a look at the trailer below as well as additional information about the upcoming DC and Warner Bros. Animation film.
Batman: Gotham By Gaslight takes place at the turn of the century as America’s continued industrial revolution is to be showcased at a World’s Fair hosted by Gotham City. But while the world prepares to witness the glittery glory of Gotham’s technological advances, there is a killer loose in the city’s darkest shadows. Preying on the city’s women, this killer is as precise as he is cruel. As Police Commissioner James Gordon tries to calm the fears of Gotham’s citizens regarding the butcher called Jack the Ripper, the masked vigilante Batman enacts his own detective...
Batman: Gotham By Gaslight takes place at the turn of the century as America’s continued industrial revolution is to be showcased at a World’s Fair hosted by Gotham City. But while the world prepares to witness the glittery glory of Gotham’s technological advances, there is a killer loose in the city’s darkest shadows. Preying on the city’s women, this killer is as precise as he is cruel. As Police Commissioner James Gordon tries to calm the fears of Gotham’s citizens regarding the butcher called Jack the Ripper, the masked vigilante Batman enacts his own detective...
- 11/22/2017
- by Chris Salce
- Age of the Nerd
Mike Cecchini Nov 23, 2017
Justice League 2 might take some time to get off the ground, but we outline some possible scenarios that could help.
The box office numbers on Justice League are in, and the prognosis isn't good. Not only did what should have been the crown jewel in the Dceu fail to crack $100 million in its opening weekend in America, its final numbers may see it losing between $50 and $100 million for Warner Bros, according to some reports. But just because Justice League is off to a rocky start, it is far from the end of the Dceu.
It's going to be a difficult road, though. We're likely to lose Ben Affleck as Batman sooner than later, and with nothing else on the Dceu calendar for him at the moment, we may have seen the last of Henry Cavill's Superman, too (although we're holding out hope he does at least one more,...
Justice League 2 might take some time to get off the ground, but we outline some possible scenarios that could help.
The box office numbers on Justice League are in, and the prognosis isn't good. Not only did what should have been the crown jewel in the Dceu fail to crack $100 million in its opening weekend in America, its final numbers may see it losing between $50 and $100 million for Warner Bros, according to some reports. But just because Justice League is off to a rocky start, it is far from the end of the Dceu.
It's going to be a difficult road, though. We're likely to lose Ben Affleck as Batman sooner than later, and with nothing else on the Dceu calendar for him at the moment, we may have seen the last of Henry Cavill's Superman, too (although we're holding out hope he does at least one more,...
- 11/22/2017
- Den of Geek
Mike Cecchini Nov 17, 2017
The Flash movie will adapt one of the most famous and controversial Flash storylines of all time: Flashpoint.
After Justice League, fans are likely to want to see more of Ezra Miller as Barry Allen. The Flash movie will adapt, in some form, the Flashpoint story by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert. In it, Barry learns that his mother wasn't murdered by his father, but by an evil speedster named Eobard Thawne. Barry goes back in time to prevent the murder (and thus keep his father out of prison), and when he returns to the present, he finds that time has changed dramatically.
“What fans understand when they hear Flashpoint,” Ezra Miller told Entertainment Weekly, “would be almost like hearing a word like ‘Crisis.’ We start to understand that our precious DC universe will inevitably be torn asunder to an endless, headache-inducing fabric of multiversality. The DC Hyper-Extended Multiverse,...
The Flash movie will adapt one of the most famous and controversial Flash storylines of all time: Flashpoint.
After Justice League, fans are likely to want to see more of Ezra Miller as Barry Allen. The Flash movie will adapt, in some form, the Flashpoint story by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert. In it, Barry learns that his mother wasn't murdered by his father, but by an evil speedster named Eobard Thawne. Barry goes back in time to prevent the murder (and thus keep his father out of prison), and when he returns to the present, he finds that time has changed dramatically.
“What fans understand when they hear Flashpoint,” Ezra Miller told Entertainment Weekly, “would be almost like hearing a word like ‘Crisis.’ We start to understand that our precious DC universe will inevitably be torn asunder to an endless, headache-inducing fabric of multiversality. The DC Hyper-Extended Multiverse,...
- 11/17/2017
- Den of Geek
We finally have a release date for Batman: Gotham By Gaslight and those waiting for a physical copy will be able to snag the film beginning February 6th. It is possible to get the film sooner, but that's only for the crowd who wants to own it digitally. Those who don't have a problem with that can pick it up January 23rd.
For those who clicked having no clue what this is, think Batman in the time of Jack The Ripper with a bit of a steampunk vibe. You can see the trailer for the feature below, or find the original comics by doing a quick web search! Here's some additional information on the film from the press release:
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight takes place at the turn of the century as America’s continued industrial revolution is to be showcased at a World’s Fair hosted by Gotham City.
For those who clicked having no clue what this is, think Batman in the time of Jack The Ripper with a bit of a steampunk vibe. You can see the trailer for the feature below, or find the original comics by doing a quick web search! Here's some additional information on the film from the press release:
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight takes place at the turn of the century as America’s continued industrial revolution is to be showcased at a World’s Fair hosted by Gotham City.
- 11/15/2017
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
With Justice League now screening for critics ahead of its release next Friday, early reactions are starting to trickle out and while full reviews are still under embargo, it seems that Ezra Miller’s Flash is quickly emerging as a fan favorite and the breakout character of the tentpole. As such, the studio now seems eager to put together Flashpoint and according to a new report by The Wall Street Journal, it’s become a priority project for them.
This is certainly surprising to hear, as not too long ago, we were told they’d pumped the brakes on the pic as they were waiting to see how Justice League would be received. Now, however, it sounds like they’ve had a change of heart and are looking to make some moves in the near future. In fact, a follow-up Tweet from WSJ writer Ben Fritz noted that Warner Bros....
This is certainly surprising to hear, as not too long ago, we were told they’d pumped the brakes on the pic as they were waiting to see how Justice League would be received. Now, however, it sounds like they’ve had a change of heart and are looking to make some moves in the near future. In fact, a follow-up Tweet from WSJ writer Ben Fritz noted that Warner Bros....
- 11/7/2017
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
When Zack Snyder enlisted Jeffrey Dean Morgan for a cameo role as Thomas Wayne in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, who would’ve thought that he’d just stumbled backwards into casting the perfect Dark(er) Knight for an eventual Flashpoint movie? I mean, lots of fans wished for such a thing and the memes have long been out there, but that didn’t mean any of us were prepared for the Flash’s solo movie to be rebranded as such this past summer at San Diego Comic-Con.
Naturally, anyone remotely familiar with the source material has been jumping for joy at the notion of Morgan playing an alternate take on Batman. If this were to pan out, it would be quite the milestone because no character other than Bruce Wayne himself has yet to take up the mantle on the silver screen, despite several others having done so in the comics.
Naturally, anyone remotely familiar with the source material has been jumping for joy at the notion of Morgan playing an alternate take on Batman. If this were to pan out, it would be quite the milestone because no character other than Bruce Wayne himself has yet to take up the mantle on the silver screen, despite several others having done so in the comics.
- 11/6/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
I think it’s safe to say that we were knocked on our collective rears when a Flashpoint movie was announced at San Diego Comic-Con back in July. Granted, we’ve known that Warner Bros. have been keen on the idea of bringing the Scarlet Speedster to the silver screen for some time now, but an origin story was probably what we were all expecting – not an adaptation of one of DC Comics’ most definitive tales to have been produced in this decade.
For those unfamiliar, Geoff Johns’ 2011 miniseries saw the Flash go back in time to save his mother’s life. In doing so, he royally screwed up the timeline, creating a world filled with darker heroes. Eventually, he (kind of) set things right, thereby allowing DC to do a linewide reboot in the form of the New 52. And, in the time since, this arc has been quite faithfully adapted as an animated movie,...
For those unfamiliar, Geoff Johns’ 2011 miniseries saw the Flash go back in time to save his mother’s life. In doing so, he royally screwed up the timeline, creating a world filled with darker heroes. Eventually, he (kind of) set things right, thereby allowing DC to do a linewide reboot in the form of the New 52. And, in the time since, this arc has been quite faithfully adapted as an animated movie,...
- 10/29/2017
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
When Zack Snyder enlisted Jeffrey Dean Morgan for a cameo role as Thomas Wayne in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, who would’ve thought that he’d just stumbled backwards into casting the perfect Dark(er) Knight for an eventual Flashpoint movie? I mean, lots of fans wished for such a thing and the memes have long been out there, but that didn’t mean any of us were prepared for the Flash’s solo movie to be rebranded as such this past summer at San Diego Comic-Con.
Naturally, anyone remotely familiar with the source material has been jumping for joy at the notion of Morgan playing an alternate take on Batman. If this were to pan out, it would be quite the milestone because no character other than Bruce Wayne himself has yet to take up the mantle on the silver screen, despite several others having done so in the comics.
Naturally, anyone remotely familiar with the source material has been jumping for joy at the notion of Morgan playing an alternate take on Batman. If this were to pan out, it would be quite the milestone because no character other than Bruce Wayne himself has yet to take up the mantle on the silver screen, despite several others having done so in the comics.
- 10/27/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
I think it’s safe to say that we were knocked on our collective rears when a Flashpoint movie was announced at San Diego Comic-Con back in July. Granted, we’ve known that Warner Bros. have been keen on the idea of bringing the Scarlet Speedster to the silver screen for some time now, but an origin story was probably what we were all expecting – not an adaptation of one of DC Comics’ most definitive tales to have been produced in this decade.
For those unfamiliar, Geoff Johns’ 2011 miniseries saw the Flash go back in time to save his mother’s life. In doing so, he royally screwed up the timeline, creating a world filled with darker heroes. Eventually, he (kind of) set things right, thereby allowing DC to do a linewide reboot in the form of the New 52. And, in the time since, this arc has been quite faithfully adapted as an animated movie,...
For those unfamiliar, Geoff Johns’ 2011 miniseries saw the Flash go back in time to save his mother’s life. In doing so, he royally screwed up the timeline, creating a world filled with darker heroes. Eventually, he (kind of) set things right, thereby allowing DC to do a linewide reboot in the form of the New 52. And, in the time since, this arc has been quite faithfully adapted as an animated movie,...
- 9/27/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
When Zack Snyder enlisted Jeffrey Dean Morgan for a cameo role as Thomas Wayne in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, who would’ve thought that he’d just stumbled backwards into casting the perfect Dark(er) Knight for any eventual Flashpoint movie? I mean, lots of fans wished for such a thing and the memes have long been out there, but that didn’t mean any of us were prepared for the Flash’s solo movie to be rebranded as such this weekend at San Diego Comic-Con.
Naturally, anyone remotely familiar with the source material has since taken to the internet, all simultaneously concluding that Morgan playing an alternate take on Batman could finally be a reality. If this were to pan out, it would be quite the milestone because no character other than Bruce Wayne himself has yet to take up the mantle on the silver screen, despite...
Naturally, anyone remotely familiar with the source material has since taken to the internet, all simultaneously concluding that Morgan playing an alternate take on Batman could finally be a reality. If this were to pan out, it would be quite the milestone because no character other than Bruce Wayne himself has yet to take up the mantle on the silver screen, despite...
- 7/24/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Burbank, CA (June 28, 2017) – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and DC Entertainment celebrate a decade of heroic animation with the release of the DC Universe Original Movies: 10th Anniversary Collection, a comprehensive box set of all 30 films, 5 animated shorts, new special features and exclusive collectible items coming November 7, 2017 to Blu-ray™. The entire 30-film set will also be available on Digital starting August 15, 2017.
Launched in 2007 with the landmark release of Superman Doomsday, the DC Universe Original Movies are based on or inspired by storylines and/or characters from within the ever-expanding DC library. Produced by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the stories range from films based upon iconic DC Super Hero stories (Superman Doomsday, Justice League: The New Frontier, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: The Killing Joke) to films inspired by themes from within DC history (Batman vs. Robin was inspired by “The Court of Owls,” Superman vs. The Elite was...
Launched in 2007 with the landmark release of Superman Doomsday, the DC Universe Original Movies are based on or inspired by storylines and/or characters from within the ever-expanding DC library. Produced by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the stories range from films based upon iconic DC Super Hero stories (Superman Doomsday, Justice League: The New Frontier, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: The Killing Joke) to films inspired by themes from within DC history (Batman vs. Robin was inspired by “The Court of Owls,” Superman vs. The Elite was...
- 7/7/2017
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Warner Bros. is putting together one monumental box set in honor of the 10th Anniversary of the DC Animated Universe! Find out what all is included!
While Wonder Woman may be putting the DC Entertainment Universe back on track, there is DC content that Warner Bros. and DC have never had a problem with, the animated DC Original Movies. In fact, their movies have been touted as being better than Marvel's, which is no small feat.
As a way of honoring the success of the DC Animated films turning 10, this year, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has created a box set the likes we never could've fathomed.
On November 7, 2017, WB will release the DC Universe Original Movies: 10th Anniversary Collection on Blu-Ray. The collection includes all 30 Animated movies, 5 shorts, new special features, and exclusive collectible items. The Digital version will release much earlier on August 15, 2017.
Unfortunately, a price point has not been issued yet,...
While Wonder Woman may be putting the DC Entertainment Universe back on track, there is DC content that Warner Bros. and DC have never had a problem with, the animated DC Original Movies. In fact, their movies have been touted as being better than Marvel's, which is no small feat.
As a way of honoring the success of the DC Animated films turning 10, this year, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has created a box set the likes we never could've fathomed.
On November 7, 2017, WB will release the DC Universe Original Movies: 10th Anniversary Collection on Blu-Ray. The collection includes all 30 Animated movies, 5 shorts, new special features, and exclusive collectible items. The Digital version will release much earlier on August 15, 2017.
Unfortunately, a price point has not been issued yet,...
- 6/28/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
Celebrating a decade of DC Universe Original Movie world premieres in San Diego, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will once again give fans their first look at an all-new animated feature with the presentation of Batman and Harley Quinn on the Friday, July 21, at Comic-Con International.
In Batman and Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The Floronic Man) embark on an ecological quest to save the planet – and, unfortunately, eliminate most of humankind along the way. To save humanity, Batman and Nightwing are forced to enlist Harley Quinn to catch Poison Ivy, Harley’s Bff and frequent partner-in-crime. But Batman’s patience is put to the test by the unpredictable and untrustworthy Harley during the twists and turns the reluctant companions face during their bumpy road trip. The result is a thrill ride of action, adventure and comedy no Batman fan has seen before.
The world premiere of Batman and Harley Quinn will include a post-screening panel discussion among available members of the core cast and filmmaking team. The latest DC animated film features a stellar voice cast led by Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series) reprising his role as the Dark Knight, alongside Melissa Rauch (The Big Bang Theory) making her debut as the irrepressible Harley Quinn. Loren Lester, the voice of Robin in Batman: The Animated Series, returns as Nightwing. Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds) and Kevin Michael Richardson (The Cleveland Show) provide the voices of the villainous duo Poison Ivy & Jason Woodrue, respectively.
Fathom Events will follow that premier with their own one-night cinema event for the latest DC Universe Original Movie, Batman and Harley Quinn, on August 14, one night prior to the Digital release and 15 days in advance of its arrival on Blu-ray™ and DVD. In addition to seeing the film, audiences at the one-night screening will be the first to experience an exclusive featurette spotlighting the film’s star character, Harley Quinn.
“Fans of DC Universe Original Movies are a devoted legion, and never was that so evident than with the enthusiastic embracing of our Batman: The Killing Joke Fathom Events presentation,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family and Animation Marketing. “Audiences nationwide turned the screenings into true interactive experiences, and we believe Batman and Harley Quinn will inspire a similar night of celebration.”
The film boasts a stellar voice cast topped by The Big Bang Theory star Melissa Rauch in her first turn as the irrepressible Harley Quinn. The fan favorite voices of Batman: The Animated Series – Kevin Conroy as Batman, Loren Lester as Nightwing – take the protagonist leads, while Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds) and Kevin Michael Richardson (The Cleveland Show) provide the voices of the villainous duo of Poison Ivy & Jason Woodrue, respectively.
“Seeing Batman and Harley Quinn on the big screen and among fellow fans is truly the best way to experience it,” Fathom Events VP of Studio Relations Tom Lucas said. “There’s only one opportunity to do this and it’s on August 14. On that night, we’re expecting audiences to pack theater auditoriums just like they did for Batman: The Killing Joke.”
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, Batman and Harley Quinn is directed by Sam Liu (Batman: The Killing Joke) from an original story by Bruce Timm (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns) with a teleplay written by Timm & Jim Krieg (Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox). Co-Producer is Alan Burnett (The Batman). Executive Producers are Sam Register and Bruce Timm. Benjamin Melniker and Michael Uslan are Executive Producers.
Spawned from an original story by animation icon Bruce Timm, Batman and Harley Quinn arrives August 29, 2017 as the first Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack ($44.98 Srp) release of a DC Universe Original Movie; Blu-ray Deluxe Giftset ($39.99 Srp), featuring an exclusive Harley Quinn figurine; Blu-ray Combo Pack ($24.98 Srp); and DVD ($19.98 Srp). The Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with Hdr and a Blu-ray disc featuring the film; the Blu-ray Combo Pack features the film in hi-definition; and the DVD features the movie in standard definition. The Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Combo Pack include a digital version of the film. Batman and Harley Quinn comes to Digital ($19.99 HD, $14.99 Sd) on August 15, 2017.
In Batman and Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The Floronic Man) embark on an ecological quest to save the planet – and, unfortunately, eliminate most of humankind along the way. To save humanity, Batman and Nightwing are forced to enlist Harley Quinn to catch Poison Ivy, Harley’s Bff and frequent partner-in-crime. But Batman’s patience is put to the test by the unpredictable and untrustworthy Harley during the twists and turns the reluctant companions face during their bumpy road trip. The result is a thrill ride of action, adventure and comedy no Batman fan has seen before.
The world premiere of Batman and Harley Quinn will include a post-screening panel discussion among available members of the core cast and filmmaking team. The latest DC animated film features a stellar voice cast led by Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series) reprising his role as the Dark Knight, alongside Melissa Rauch (The Big Bang Theory) making her debut as the irrepressible Harley Quinn. Loren Lester, the voice of Robin in Batman: The Animated Series, returns as Nightwing. Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds) and Kevin Michael Richardson (The Cleveland Show) provide the voices of the villainous duo Poison Ivy & Jason Woodrue, respectively.
Fathom Events will follow that premier with their own one-night cinema event for the latest DC Universe Original Movie, Batman and Harley Quinn, on August 14, one night prior to the Digital release and 15 days in advance of its arrival on Blu-ray™ and DVD. In addition to seeing the film, audiences at the one-night screening will be the first to experience an exclusive featurette spotlighting the film’s star character, Harley Quinn.
“Fans of DC Universe Original Movies are a devoted legion, and never was that so evident than with the enthusiastic embracing of our Batman: The Killing Joke Fathom Events presentation,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family and Animation Marketing. “Audiences nationwide turned the screenings into true interactive experiences, and we believe Batman and Harley Quinn will inspire a similar night of celebration.”
The film boasts a stellar voice cast topped by The Big Bang Theory star Melissa Rauch in her first turn as the irrepressible Harley Quinn. The fan favorite voices of Batman: The Animated Series – Kevin Conroy as Batman, Loren Lester as Nightwing – take the protagonist leads, while Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds) and Kevin Michael Richardson (The Cleveland Show) provide the voices of the villainous duo of Poison Ivy & Jason Woodrue, respectively.
“Seeing Batman and Harley Quinn on the big screen and among fellow fans is truly the best way to experience it,” Fathom Events VP of Studio Relations Tom Lucas said. “There’s only one opportunity to do this and it’s on August 14. On that night, we’re expecting audiences to pack theater auditoriums just like they did for Batman: The Killing Joke.”
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, Batman and Harley Quinn is directed by Sam Liu (Batman: The Killing Joke) from an original story by Bruce Timm (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns) with a teleplay written by Timm & Jim Krieg (Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox). Co-Producer is Alan Burnett (The Batman). Executive Producers are Sam Register and Bruce Timm. Benjamin Melniker and Michael Uslan are Executive Producers.
Spawned from an original story by animation icon Bruce Timm, Batman and Harley Quinn arrives August 29, 2017 as the first Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack ($44.98 Srp) release of a DC Universe Original Movie; Blu-ray Deluxe Giftset ($39.99 Srp), featuring an exclusive Harley Quinn figurine; Blu-ray Combo Pack ($24.98 Srp); and DVD ($19.98 Srp). The Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with Hdr and a Blu-ray disc featuring the film; the Blu-ray Combo Pack features the film in hi-definition; and the DVD features the movie in standard definition. The Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Combo Pack include a digital version of the film. Batman and Harley Quinn comes to Digital ($19.99 HD, $14.99 Sd) on August 15, 2017.
- 6/23/2017
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
It's been awhile since I've been truly excited about any of the animated films being developed by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation. I really haven't been too impressed with what they've been doing recently, but Batman and Harley Quinn looks like it could be great. I liked what I saw in the first trailer that was released, especially the fact that it was done in the same art style as Batman: The Animated Series. This is also an original story that was developed by Bruce Timm.
In Batman and Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The Floronic Man) embark on an ecological quest to save the planet—and, unfortunately, eliminate most of humankind along the way. To save humanity, Batman and Nightwing are forced to enlist Harley Quinn to catch Poison Ivy, Harley’s Bff and frequent partner-in-crime. But Batman’s patience is put to...
In Batman and Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The Floronic Man) embark on an ecological quest to save the planet—and, unfortunately, eliminate most of humankind along the way. To save humanity, Batman and Nightwing are forced to enlist Harley Quinn to catch Poison Ivy, Harley’s Bff and frequent partner-in-crime. But Batman’s patience is put to...
- 6/20/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Another DC Universe Original Movie is on its way, and this one looks like one that is going to put Batman through the ringer. Batman and Harley Quinn has the Dark Knight and Nightwing teaming up with Harley Quinn of all people.
When Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The Floronic Man) aim to save the planet, largely by getting rid of people, and Batman and Nightwing enlist Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy’s friend, and frequent partner-in-crime. As you might imagine, Harley isn’t exactly cut out for a straight-forward partnership that has her on the right side of things.
The release also includes a featurette on Harley Quinn, a couple of bonus cartoons, and more.
Check out all the info below, including the intriguing trailer, and let us know what you think of this one.
A looming global catastrophe forces Batman and Nightwing to partner with an...
When Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The Floronic Man) aim to save the planet, largely by getting rid of people, and Batman and Nightwing enlist Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy’s friend, and frequent partner-in-crime. As you might imagine, Harley isn’t exactly cut out for a straight-forward partnership that has her on the right side of things.
The release also includes a featurette on Harley Quinn, a couple of bonus cartoons, and more.
Check out all the info below, including the intriguing trailer, and let us know what you think of this one.
A looming global catastrophe forces Batman and Nightwing to partner with an...
- 5/31/2017
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
The strangest of allies comes together in a DC Animated original film, written by Bruce Timm, in Batman and Harley Quinn. Find out when you can watch it and view the latest trailer!
Batman, Nightwing, and Harley Quinn, a trio destined to be together. Well, maybe not destined. In the new DC Animated movie, written by Bruce Timm, the unlikely trio must unite to stave off an attack from former bestie Poison Ivy and her new partner The Floronic Man. The latest trailer for Batman and Harley Quinn is chock-full of quirky jokes and plant punching you've come to expect.
In Batman and Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The Floronic Man) embark on an ecological quest to save the planet – and, unfortunately, eliminate most of humankind along the way. To save humanity, Batman and Nightwing are forced to enlist Harley Quinn to catch Poison Ivy,...
Batman, Nightwing, and Harley Quinn, a trio destined to be together. Well, maybe not destined. In the new DC Animated movie, written by Bruce Timm, the unlikely trio must unite to stave off an attack from former bestie Poison Ivy and her new partner The Floronic Man. The latest trailer for Batman and Harley Quinn is chock-full of quirky jokes and plant punching you've come to expect.
In Batman and Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The Floronic Man) embark on an ecological quest to save the planet – and, unfortunately, eliminate most of humankind along the way. To save humanity, Batman and Nightwing are forced to enlist Harley Quinn to catch Poison Ivy,...
- 5/30/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
The strangest of allies comes together in a DC Animated original film, written by Bruce Timm, in Batman and Harley Quinn. Find out when you can watch it and view the latest trailer!
Batman, Nightwing, and Harley Quinn, a trio destined to be together. Well, maybe not destined. In the new DC Animated movie, written by Bruce Timm, the unlikely trio must unite to stave off an attack from former bestie Poison Ivy and her new partner The Floronic Man. The latest trailer for Batman and Harley Quinn is chock-full of quirky jokes and plant punching you've come to expect.
In Batman and Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The Floronic Man) embark on an ecological quest to save the planet – and, unfortunately, eliminate most of humankind along the way. To save humanity, Batman and Nightwing are forced to enlist Harley Quinn to catch Poison Ivy,...
Batman, Nightwing, and Harley Quinn, a trio destined to be together. Well, maybe not destined. In the new DC Animated movie, written by Bruce Timm, the unlikely trio must unite to stave off an attack from former bestie Poison Ivy and her new partner The Floronic Man. The latest trailer for Batman and Harley Quinn is chock-full of quirky jokes and plant punching you've come to expect.
In Batman and Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The Floronic Man) embark on an ecological quest to save the planet – and, unfortunately, eliminate most of humankind along the way. To save humanity, Batman and Nightwing are forced to enlist Harley Quinn to catch Poison Ivy,...
- 5/30/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
Burbank, CA (May 30, 2017) — A looming global catastrophe forces Batman and Nightwing to partner with an unlikely hero in Batman and Harley Quinn, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Original Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the all-new, feature-length animated film arrives August 15 on Digital and August 29 on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Deluxe Giftset, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD.
Spawned from an original story by animation icon Bruce Timm, Batman and Harley Quinn will be available in several popular formats as the first Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack ($44.98 Srp) release of a DC Universe Original Movie; Blu-ray Deluxe Giftset ($39.99 Srp), featuring an exclusive Harley Quinn figurine; Blu-ray Combo Pack ($24.98 Srp); DVD ($19.98 Srp); and Digital ($19.99 HD, $14.99 Sd). The Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with Hdr and a...
Spawned from an original story by animation icon Bruce Timm, Batman and Harley Quinn will be available in several popular formats as the first Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack ($44.98 Srp) release of a DC Universe Original Movie; Blu-ray Deluxe Giftset ($39.99 Srp), featuring an exclusive Harley Quinn figurine; Blu-ray Combo Pack ($24.98 Srp); DVD ($19.98 Srp); and Digital ($19.99 HD, $14.99 Sd). The Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with Hdr and a...
- 5/30/2017
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Kirsten Howard Simon Brew Rob Leane Jul 24, 2017
Flashpoint is the new name for The Flash movie, it's been confirmed...
It was announced at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend that the Flash movie is now called Flashpoint and will adapt Geoff Johns' famous and controversial storyline, which saw Barry Allen go back in time to save his mother from being killed by Reverse-Flash. The change had huge ramifications for the future of the DC Universe, altering many things and eventually leading to a brand new timeline known as the New 52 in the comics.
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While that's unlikely to happen here, it could allow for a refresh of some of the more controversial elements of the Dceu. More importantly, though, this opens the door to a significant number of potential superheroic guest stars.
The story has already been adapted twice: once as an excellent animated...
Flashpoint is the new name for The Flash movie, it's been confirmed...
It was announced at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend that the Flash movie is now called Flashpoint and will adapt Geoff Johns' famous and controversial storyline, which saw Barry Allen go back in time to save his mother from being killed by Reverse-Flash. The change had huge ramifications for the future of the DC Universe, altering many things and eventually leading to a brand new timeline known as the New 52 in the comics.
See related Vikings renewed for season 5
While that's unlikely to happen here, it could allow for a refresh of some of the more controversial elements of the Dceu. More importantly, though, this opens the door to a significant number of potential superheroic guest stars.
The story has already been adapted twice: once as an excellent animated...
- 4/28/2017
- Den of Geek
Kirsten Howard Apr 20, 2017
The animated Batman And Harley Quinn film is taking shape, and now has a director attached...
While we twiddle our thumbs and wait for the double punch of the Dceu's live-action Wonder Woman and Justice League movies, Warner Bros and DC Entertainment continue to skip along in their own little (arguably better) animated universe.
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They've just announced that they're moving forward with their Batman And Harley Quinn film in earnest by tapping director Sam Lie to take charge of the project. He's previously worked on Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, 2016's unfortunate misstep The Killing Joke, and Justice League Vs Teen Titans under their watchful eye, so it looks like it'll be a fairly smooth process all in all.
The notorious...
The animated Batman And Harley Quinn film is taking shape, and now has a director attached...
While we twiddle our thumbs and wait for the double punch of the Dceu's live-action Wonder Woman and Justice League movies, Warner Bros and DC Entertainment continue to skip along in their own little (arguably better) animated universe.
See related Line Of Duty series 4 episode 5 review Line Of Duty series 4, and the clues hiding in series 1 Line Of Duty: creator Jed Mercurio interview
They've just announced that they're moving forward with their Batman And Harley Quinn film in earnest by tapping director Sam Lie to take charge of the project. He's previously worked on Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, 2016's unfortunate misstep The Killing Joke, and Justice League Vs Teen Titans under their watchful eye, so it looks like it'll be a fairly smooth process all in all.
The notorious...
- 4/20/2017
- Den of Geek
While the fanboys battle it out on Facebook and Twitter about which cinematic universe is better, there’s a whole bunch of animated comic book movies waiting around to be watched. Sure, some of them, such as Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, have garnered critical acclaim and legendary status, but many have also gone under the radar in a quiet fashion. I’m willing to bet that there’s more than a handful that you’ve probably never even heard about.
It’s time to change this though, and I’ve taken it upon myself to go through my video collection and pick out some of the best comic book-related films that you might’ve missed over the years. In some cases, these animated showcases are even better than the live-screen adaptations of the same characters. So, put that in your pipe.
All right.
It’s time to change this though, and I’ve taken it upon myself to go through my video collection and pick out some of the best comic book-related films that you might’ve missed over the years. In some cases, these animated showcases are even better than the live-screen adaptations of the same characters. So, put that in your pipe.
All right.
- 4/5/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
Here are the movies and TV shows leaving Netflix in March.
Netflix users should say goodbye to Jaws, National Lampoon's Animal House and Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, as they are just some of the films leaving the streaming service this month.
Netflix's March additions were just announced.
Check out the full list below to see what is leaving Netflix.
Leaving March 1, 2017
Jaws
Justice League: War
Jaws 2
Jaws 3
Jaws: The Revenge
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
Keeping Up Appearances
Monarch of the Glen: Seasons 1 - 7
National Lampoon's Animal House
Robin Hood: Seasons 1 -...
Netflix users should say goodbye to Jaws, National Lampoon's Animal House and Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, as they are just some of the films leaving the streaming service this month.
Netflix's March additions were just announced.
Check out the full list below to see what is leaving Netflix.
Leaving March 1, 2017
Jaws
Justice League: War
Jaws 2
Jaws 3
Jaws: The Revenge
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
Keeping Up Appearances
Monarch of the Glen: Seasons 1 - 7
National Lampoon's Animal House
Robin Hood: Seasons 1 -...
- 3/3/2017
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Take a look @ new images from "The Flash" episode "Paradox", written by Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing and directed by Ralph Hemecker, loosely based on the DC animated feature "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox", airing October 11, 2016 on The CW:
"...'Barry' (Grant Gustin) realizes the effects from 'Flashpoint' are much greater than he thought.
"Meanwhile, Barry meets new co-worker 'Julian Albert' (Tom Felton) and is surprised by Julian’s immediate dislike for the 'Scarlet Speedster'..."
"Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox" is a direct-to-video animated film adaptation of the 2011 DC Comics' crossover "Flashpoint" by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert:
"...while visiting his mother's grave, 'Barry Allen' is alerted to a break-in by 'Captain Cold', 'Captain Boomerang', 'Heat Wave', 'Mirror Master', and the 'Top. Defeating the 'Rogues', Barry discovers that they have been hired by his archenemy 'Eobard Thawne' aka 'Reverse-Flash' as part of a plan to destroy 'Central City'.
"...'Barry' (Grant Gustin) realizes the effects from 'Flashpoint' are much greater than he thought.
"Meanwhile, Barry meets new co-worker 'Julian Albert' (Tom Felton) and is surprised by Julian’s immediate dislike for the 'Scarlet Speedster'..."
"Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox" is a direct-to-video animated film adaptation of the 2011 DC Comics' crossover "Flashpoint" by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert:
"...while visiting his mother's grave, 'Barry Allen' is alerted to a break-in by 'Captain Cold', 'Captain Boomerang', 'Heat Wave', 'Mirror Master', and the 'Top. Defeating the 'Rogues', Barry discovers that they have been hired by his archenemy 'Eobard Thawne' aka 'Reverse-Flash' as part of a plan to destroy 'Central City'.
- 9/28/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
According to VancouverFilm.Net, actor Grant Gustin aka 'Barry Allen'/'The Flash" has revealed the title of the first Season 3 episode of the series, premiering October 6, 2016 on The CW:
Gustin has revealed the title as "Flashpoint".
"Flashpoint" was also the title of an 'alternate timeline' event series published by DC Comics (2011) leading into DC's 'New 52' relaunch.
The event series was also adapted into the animated feature, "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox" (2013).
While 'Arrow' (Stephen Amell) previously appeared on "The Flash", more DC Comics characters are anticipated to guest-star in the new season including 'Supergirl' (Melissa Benoist) and 'Superman' (Tyler Hoechlin).
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Flash"... ...
Gustin has revealed the title as "Flashpoint".
"Flashpoint" was also the title of an 'alternate timeline' event series published by DC Comics (2011) leading into DC's 'New 52' relaunch.
The event series was also adapted into the animated feature, "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox" (2013).
While 'Arrow' (Stephen Amell) previously appeared on "The Flash", more DC Comics characters are anticipated to guest-star in the new season including 'Supergirl' (Melissa Benoist) and 'Superman' (Tyler Hoechlin).
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Flash"... ...
- 6/22/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Not long after The Flash concluded its second season, many took to social media saying the shocking finale hit them in what the kids are calling “the feels” these days. I too was surprised to see the show’s producers make the choice they did, at least at first, but when you have access to a veritable treasure trove when it comes to source material, why not take advantage?
If you aren’t up to speed and don’t mind being spoiled, the twist I’m referring to saw Barry Allen once again travel back to the night of his mother’s murder, only this time he prevented the Reverse Flash from delivering the killing blow, as opposed to letting fate take its course as he did at the end of the first season.
While some may see this as a step backward, comic book fans know exactly where this...
If you aren’t up to speed and don’t mind being spoiled, the twist I’m referring to saw Barry Allen once again travel back to the night of his mother’s murder, only this time he prevented the Reverse Flash from delivering the killing blow, as opposed to letting fate take its course as he did at the end of the first season.
While some may see this as a step backward, comic book fans know exactly where this...
- 6/20/2016
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
DC/WB is currently in reconstruction mode, launching their new DC Film Division under Geoff Johns, who wants to bring “hope and optimism” back to the Dceu. Therefore, this is a good time to look back on one of DC/WB’s recent missteps and how they could have benefited from an examination of their earlier, lighter projects. We’re going to examine how Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice could have been improved by studying the 1997 animated film The Batman/Superman Movie: World’s Finest.
The Batman/Superman Movie: World’s Finest began as a 3-part episode of Superman: The Animated Series. It was released on DVD as a combined one-hour film in 1997. This excellent story has a strong 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, as opposed to the pitiful 28% score that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice received. World’s Finest was written by Alan Burnett, who wrote many of DC’s best animated movies, including Batman: Under the Red Hood, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Superman Unbound, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and others. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was directed by Zack Snyder, who made Watchmen, Sucker Punch and Man of Steel.
So why is World’s Finest better than Dawn of Justice and what can it teach DC during their revamp period? First of all, the makers of World’s Finest realized that the key to a great Batman and Superman story is to focus on their differences. They don't physically fight but the drama comes from contrasting their opposite natures, techniques and viewpoints.
The two heroes have often been described as “two sides of the same coin”. They are both brave costumed super heroes but in most ways, they are opposites. This does not merely refer to the fact that Superman has unlimited strength and numerous super powers while Batman is just an incredibly well-trained and brilliant human man. They also have different skills. For instance, Superman's senses enable him to read information directly from machines and, with careful usage of his heat vision, he can even reprogram machines. Batman is a genius polymath, as well as being a detective, escapologist, linguist, tactician and master of disguise.
Their greatest difference is in their outlook and attitude. Superman is traditionally optimistic and positive, inspiring hope to the world. He sees the best in people and tries to be an example, always motivated by the desire to help people and prevent tragedies. Batman is a dark and grim hero with a deeply personal vendetta against criminals. Although he has a great love for humanity, his life is rooted in the dark side of human nature. He understands the evil inherent in the human mind in a way Superman never could. In essence, Superman sees the victims while Batman sees the criminals.
When the 1990s versions of Superman and Batman look at each other, they see what they try hard to avoid in their own lives. Superman sees a man so locked into his obsessive behavior that he has no real connection to the world; Batman sees an overconfident man with great power but no plan (Superman reacts but does not plan.) However, they also see what they are personally missing. Superman admires Batman’s self-made abilities while Batman sees Superman’s amazing powers, which could certainly be handy in his quest to save Gotham city from its epidemic of crime. Each has a certain amount of envy toward the other.
In Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the differences between the two are not very clear. Both are grim, glum, angst-ridden figures who see their heroic roles as a burden. They will both kill. Neither is trusted by the people or by the government. Neither ever smiles. They are both easily manipulated and overly quick to fight. There isn’t much difference between them at all. Add to that the fact that Zack Snyder decreed they shouldn’t talk much because “Guys in super hero costumes trying to act serious looks ridiculous”. The result was all action but no drama, characterization or interesting interactions.
Another good aspect of World’s Finest is that Lois Lane was utilized so much better. She adds an extra layer of competition between the two heroes when she develops a crush on Bruce Wayne. Although she is in love with Superman, she realizes that he will always have to put the good of the world ahead of her. Thus, when handsome Bruce Wayne arrives and shows an interest in her, she quickly becomes drawn to him. This Lois displays an attraction to Alpha Males, like the mighty Superman and the rich and powerful Bruce Wayne. Bruce begins by using Lois as a source of information to learn more about Superman but he comes to actually like her fiery, feisty personality and beauty. Clark has to watch while his rival romances the woman he secretly loves. In Dawn of Justice, Lois really has no purpose. She’s there because she’s expected to be there. Her investigation in the movie leads to nothing. When she stupidly tosses the Kryptonite spear into the well, it’s only done to put her in peril at an inopportune moment.
The villains are also much better in World’s Finest. Lex Luthor is written as cool., classy, authoritative and insidious. The Joker is wild and funny, creating chaos for both profit and for fun. The battle between their sidekicks Harley Quinn and Mercy is a fun moment. In Dawn of Justice, Lex Luthor is portrayed as a combination of Luthor and the Joker. He is rich and influential but also demented and sadistically psychotic. Mercy is killed off before she gets a chance to make an impression, and Doomsday is wasted in the final half hour of the film. The “Doomsday/Death of Superman” storyline could have been a whole movie by itself but instead it’s squeezed into a subplot. The villains in World’s Finest get sufficient screen time and remain true to their source material.
The story holds together much better in World’s Finest. The plot is linear and logical and makes sense. The bad guys have clear agendas and their actions jibe with what they want. Even the Joker, crazy as he is, remains consistent. In Dawn of Justice, Luthor’s plans and motivations seem to randomly change scene-by-scene. Unlike World’s Finest, which is trying to tell a story about the meeting of two heroes, Dawn of Justice is a two-and-a-half-hour composite trailer, interested in World Building and setting up future Dceu films, rather than being a coherent movie.
World’s Finest is about heroes learning a lesson. The duo quickly realize that their pointless competition is not useful and that each of them has something useful to offer in a partnership, even a temporary one. They learn the lesson that the villains could not learn. Luthor and the Joker are too petty to ever get along and eventually turn on each other. Superman and Batman learn to respect each other and start to work together. They even display some teamwork. Clark and Bruce part on good terms. In Dawn of Justice, Batman and Superman spend most of the movie in a contrived blood feud, which abruptly ends when they realize that their mothers have the same name. Then they join Wonder Woman in fighting Doomsday and Superman dies. There is no logical build or dramatic narrative that leads to any development in their relationship. Its ultimately unsatisfying and hollow.
World’s Finest gets it all right, including the tone, which is sufficiently hopeful while still being serious. Burnett’s script has heart and soul. The characters are handled properly and the narrative is well structured. Both the villains and supporting cast are fully-formed characters, not caricatures. Everything is done so much better than in Dawn of Justice.
If Geoff Johns and the new DC Film Division want a blueprint to look at for how they should set up the Dceu, they could do a lot worse than studying The Batman/Superman Movie: World’s Finest. It’s everything Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice should have been, but wasn’t. If you haven’t seen it, it’s worth the effort to find.
BATMANSUPERMANBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeDC ANIMATIONzack snydersuper hero moviesCOMIC Book Movie...
The Batman/Superman Movie: World’s Finest began as a 3-part episode of Superman: The Animated Series. It was released on DVD as a combined one-hour film in 1997. This excellent story has a strong 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, as opposed to the pitiful 28% score that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice received. World’s Finest was written by Alan Burnett, who wrote many of DC’s best animated movies, including Batman: Under the Red Hood, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Superman Unbound, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and others. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was directed by Zack Snyder, who made Watchmen, Sucker Punch and Man of Steel.
So why is World’s Finest better than Dawn of Justice and what can it teach DC during their revamp period? First of all, the makers of World’s Finest realized that the key to a great Batman and Superman story is to focus on their differences. They don't physically fight but the drama comes from contrasting their opposite natures, techniques and viewpoints.
The two heroes have often been described as “two sides of the same coin”. They are both brave costumed super heroes but in most ways, they are opposites. This does not merely refer to the fact that Superman has unlimited strength and numerous super powers while Batman is just an incredibly well-trained and brilliant human man. They also have different skills. For instance, Superman's senses enable him to read information directly from machines and, with careful usage of his heat vision, he can even reprogram machines. Batman is a genius polymath, as well as being a detective, escapologist, linguist, tactician and master of disguise.
Their greatest difference is in their outlook and attitude. Superman is traditionally optimistic and positive, inspiring hope to the world. He sees the best in people and tries to be an example, always motivated by the desire to help people and prevent tragedies. Batman is a dark and grim hero with a deeply personal vendetta against criminals. Although he has a great love for humanity, his life is rooted in the dark side of human nature. He understands the evil inherent in the human mind in a way Superman never could. In essence, Superman sees the victims while Batman sees the criminals.
When the 1990s versions of Superman and Batman look at each other, they see what they try hard to avoid in their own lives. Superman sees a man so locked into his obsessive behavior that he has no real connection to the world; Batman sees an overconfident man with great power but no plan (Superman reacts but does not plan.) However, they also see what they are personally missing. Superman admires Batman’s self-made abilities while Batman sees Superman’s amazing powers, which could certainly be handy in his quest to save Gotham city from its epidemic of crime. Each has a certain amount of envy toward the other.
In Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the differences between the two are not very clear. Both are grim, glum, angst-ridden figures who see their heroic roles as a burden. They will both kill. Neither is trusted by the people or by the government. Neither ever smiles. They are both easily manipulated and overly quick to fight. There isn’t much difference between them at all. Add to that the fact that Zack Snyder decreed they shouldn’t talk much because “Guys in super hero costumes trying to act serious looks ridiculous”. The result was all action but no drama, characterization or interesting interactions.
Another good aspect of World’s Finest is that Lois Lane was utilized so much better. She adds an extra layer of competition between the two heroes when she develops a crush on Bruce Wayne. Although she is in love with Superman, she realizes that he will always have to put the good of the world ahead of her. Thus, when handsome Bruce Wayne arrives and shows an interest in her, she quickly becomes drawn to him. This Lois displays an attraction to Alpha Males, like the mighty Superman and the rich and powerful Bruce Wayne. Bruce begins by using Lois as a source of information to learn more about Superman but he comes to actually like her fiery, feisty personality and beauty. Clark has to watch while his rival romances the woman he secretly loves. In Dawn of Justice, Lois really has no purpose. She’s there because she’s expected to be there. Her investigation in the movie leads to nothing. When she stupidly tosses the Kryptonite spear into the well, it’s only done to put her in peril at an inopportune moment.
The villains are also much better in World’s Finest. Lex Luthor is written as cool., classy, authoritative and insidious. The Joker is wild and funny, creating chaos for both profit and for fun. The battle between their sidekicks Harley Quinn and Mercy is a fun moment. In Dawn of Justice, Lex Luthor is portrayed as a combination of Luthor and the Joker. He is rich and influential but also demented and sadistically psychotic. Mercy is killed off before she gets a chance to make an impression, and Doomsday is wasted in the final half hour of the film. The “Doomsday/Death of Superman” storyline could have been a whole movie by itself but instead it’s squeezed into a subplot. The villains in World’s Finest get sufficient screen time and remain true to their source material.
The story holds together much better in World’s Finest. The plot is linear and logical and makes sense. The bad guys have clear agendas and their actions jibe with what they want. Even the Joker, crazy as he is, remains consistent. In Dawn of Justice, Luthor’s plans and motivations seem to randomly change scene-by-scene. Unlike World’s Finest, which is trying to tell a story about the meeting of two heroes, Dawn of Justice is a two-and-a-half-hour composite trailer, interested in World Building and setting up future Dceu films, rather than being a coherent movie.
World’s Finest is about heroes learning a lesson. The duo quickly realize that their pointless competition is not useful and that each of them has something useful to offer in a partnership, even a temporary one. They learn the lesson that the villains could not learn. Luthor and the Joker are too petty to ever get along and eventually turn on each other. Superman and Batman learn to respect each other and start to work together. They even display some teamwork. Clark and Bruce part on good terms. In Dawn of Justice, Batman and Superman spend most of the movie in a contrived blood feud, which abruptly ends when they realize that their mothers have the same name. Then they join Wonder Woman in fighting Doomsday and Superman dies. There is no logical build or dramatic narrative that leads to any development in their relationship. Its ultimately unsatisfying and hollow.
World’s Finest gets it all right, including the tone, which is sufficiently hopeful while still being serious. Burnett’s script has heart and soul. The characters are handled properly and the narrative is well structured. Both the villains and supporting cast are fully-formed characters, not caricatures. Everything is done so much better than in Dawn of Justice.
If Geoff Johns and the new DC Film Division want a blueprint to look at for how they should set up the Dceu, they could do a lot worse than studying The Batman/Superman Movie: World’s Finest. It’s everything Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice should have been, but wasn’t. If you haven’t seen it, it’s worth the effort to find.
BATMANSUPERMANBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeDC ANIMATIONzack snydersuper hero moviesCOMIC Book Movie...
- 6/14/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Burbank, CA (June 3, 2016) – Continuing a decade-long tradition, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Wbhe) will host the World Premiere of its latest DC Universe Original Movie – this time, the highly anticipated Batman: The Killing Joke – on the Friday night (July 22, 2016) of Comic-Con International in San Diego.
The premiere will spotlight the first public exhibition of the eagerly awaited film and a post-screening panel discussion among available members of the core cast and filmmaking team. The celebrity-laden cast is led by Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League) and Mark Hamill (Batman: The Animated Series, Star Wars franchise) as they reprise their seminal roles as the voices of Batman/Bruce Wayne and The Joker, respectively, as well as Tara Strong (Teen Titans; Batman: Arkham games) as Barbara Gordon and Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop) as Commissioner Gordon. Batman: The Killing Joke is directed by Sam Liu (Justice League vs. Teen Titans...
The premiere will spotlight the first public exhibition of the eagerly awaited film and a post-screening panel discussion among available members of the core cast and filmmaking team. The celebrity-laden cast is led by Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League) and Mark Hamill (Batman: The Animated Series, Star Wars franchise) as they reprise their seminal roles as the voices of Batman/Bruce Wayne and The Joker, respectively, as well as Tara Strong (Teen Titans; Batman: Arkham games) as Barbara Gordon and Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop) as Commissioner Gordon. Batman: The Killing Joke is directed by Sam Liu (Justice League vs. Teen Titans...
- 6/4/2016
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
If you're one of the many that is going to be attending the annual San Diego Comic-Con (not me, though, womp womp womp), Warner Brothers has a present for you. Let me clear that up: no, this isn't something crazy like a teaser trailer for Justice League or Green Lantern or something, although that could happen on a different day. Instead, fans who attend the con on Friday will be able to sit down for a full blown premiere of the animated film Batman: The Killing Joke.
Check out the press release below:
Continuing a decade-long tradition, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Wbhe) will host the World Premiere of its latest DC UniverseOriginal Movie – this time, the highly anticipated Batman: The Killing Joke – on the Friday night (July 22, 2016) of Comic-Con International in San Diego.The premiere will spotlight the first public exhibition of the eagerly awaited film and a post-screening panel...
Check out the press release below:
Continuing a decade-long tradition, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Wbhe) will host the World Premiere of its latest DC UniverseOriginal Movie – this time, the highly anticipated Batman: The Killing Joke – on the Friday night (July 22, 2016) of Comic-Con International in San Diego.The premiere will spotlight the first public exhibition of the eagerly awaited film and a post-screening panel...
- 6/3/2016
- by Nicholas Williams
- LRMonline.com
Burbank, CA – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has accepted the MPAA’s “R” rating for its upcoming animated film, Batman: The Killing Joke, choosing to remain true to the landmark DC Comics graphic novel’s violent, controversial story, and making the film the first non-pg/PG-13 rated movie in the nine-year history of the DC Universe Original Movie franchise.
Batman: The Killing Joke, one of the best-selling graphic novels in history, tells the tale of The Joker’s origin story – from his humble beginnings as a struggling comic, to his fateful encounter with Batman that changes both of their lives forever. Actors Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprise their Batman: The Animated Series roles as Batman and The Joker, respectively.
Since its inception in 2007, the DC Universe Original Movie franchise has brought classic and current DC Comics stories and characters to animated life through a series of primarily PG-13 rated films.
Batman: The Killing Joke, one of the best-selling graphic novels in history, tells the tale of The Joker’s origin story – from his humble beginnings as a struggling comic, to his fateful encounter with Batman that changes both of their lives forever. Actors Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprise their Batman: The Animated Series roles as Batman and The Joker, respectively.
Since its inception in 2007, the DC Universe Original Movie franchise has brought classic and current DC Comics stories and characters to animated life through a series of primarily PG-13 rated films.
- 4/20/2016
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Following their limited edition soundtrack releases for Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox and Justice League: Throne Of Atlantis, record label La-La Land Records has now announced that they will release a limited edition soundtrack album for the latest DC Entertainment/Warner Bros. Animation film Justice League: Gods And Monsters, which was recently released on Blu-ray and tells the story of Superman, Batman, & Wonder Woman in an alternate universe. This limited edition offering features music composed by longtime DC collaborator Frederik Wiedmann and will be available to order from La-La Land's official website on August 11th. Check out the full track list below: 1. Last Child of Krypton 2. Main Title 3. Code Black 4. Another Kill 5. Fair Play 6. In Another Life 7. Torn Apart 8. Virtually Impenetrable 9. No More Disappearing 10. A Warm Heart 11. You Belonged To Someone Once 12. Tasting Blood 13. No Redemption 14. Trust 15. Aftermath 16. Superman’s Legacy 17. Evacuate Metropolis 18. Victor Fries 19. All Minds As One...
- 7/30/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Ms. Marvel Cosplayer: Most Flogged Photographers: Nicole Ciaramella Photography & Ron Gejon Photography ........................................................................ Marvel - Scarlet Witch Cosplayer: Most Flogged Photographers: Dr_Teng & Ron Gejon Photography ........................................................................ Mera - Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox Cosplayer: Most Flogged Photographer: Dr_Teng We all wish for the chance to go back in time and change the things, for The Flash that coveted chance is within reach. He traverses time to right a violent, decades-past crime against his mother, but the ripples of his good intentions prove disastrous, as a fractured alternate reality now exists in place of the familiar one. Stumbling through this twisted reality where even Superman is nowhere to be found. The Flash seeks the trusted wisdom of Batman, only to find a grittier, more violent Dark Knight in his place. Together with the help of Cyborg, they race to restore the continuity of...
- 12/13/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
Ms. Marvel Cosplayer: Most Flogged Photographers: Nicole Ciaramella Photography & Ron Gejon Photography ........................................................................ Marvel - Scarlet Witch Cosplayer: Most Flogged Photographers: Dr_Teng & Ron Gejon Photography ........................................................................ Mera - Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox Cosplayer: Most Flogged Photographer: Dr_Teng We all wish for the chance to go back in time and change the things, for The Flash that coveted chance is within reach. He traverses time to right a violent, decades-past crime against his mother, but the ripples of his good intentions prove disastrous, as a fractured alternate reality now exists in place of the familiar one. Stumbling through this twisted reality where even Superman is nowhere to be found. The Flash seeks the trusted wisdom of Batman, only to find a grittier, more violent Dark Knight in his place. Together with the help of Cyborg, they race to restore the continuity of...
- 12/13/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
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About the CD: La-La Land Records, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics present the original motion picture score to the DC Universe Animated Original Movie Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. Acclaimed composer Frederik Widemann (Green Lantern: The Animated Series) seizes the opportunity to work with a live orchestra and unleashes a stupendous superhero score that propels this action-packed, fan-favorite DC Comics storyline. Fans of Widemann's Green Latnern: The Animated Series scores will be delighted with what the composer has delivered here. Produced by the composer and Mv Gerhard, and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this special release is limited to 2000 units and features liner notes from the composer and the filmmakers.
Our Take: The DC Universe animated films have been bringing adult fans a lot of joy over the past few years. There are those of us that don't want the magic to end after...
About the CD: La-La Land Records, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics present the original motion picture score to the DC Universe Animated Original Movie Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. Acclaimed composer Frederik Widemann (Green Lantern: The Animated Series) seizes the opportunity to work with a live orchestra and unleashes a stupendous superhero score that propels this action-packed, fan-favorite DC Comics storyline. Fans of Widemann's Green Latnern: The Animated Series scores will be delighted with what the composer has delivered here. Produced by the composer and Mv Gerhard, and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this special release is limited to 2000 units and features liner notes from the composer and the filmmakers.
Our Take: The DC Universe animated films have been bringing adult fans a lot of joy over the past few years. There are those of us that don't want the magic to end after...
- 10/10/2014
- by Matt MacNabb
- Legions of Gotham
If you haven’t been paying attention, DC Comics have been releasing some stellar animated features in the direct-to-disc market, for those of us that want a little more in between the pages of comics, and what makes it to theaters. Some great examples of this would be The Dark Knight Returns, and Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. Coming soon, would be Batman: Assault On Arkham, which, if it follows suit with the other DC animated films being released lately, I have high hopes. Son Of Batman, while not quite as good as something like The Dark Knight Returns, is still a highly entertaining example of animated super hero action. It’s based on the graphic novel Batman And Son by Grant Morrison. And, while it does change a few things up, it remains fairly similar to the source material. I can’t say that Batman And Son is my favorite Batman storyline,...
- 5/7/2014
- by Shawn Savage
- The Liberal Dead
Warner Archive Collection continues to treat fans to Blu-ray™ releases of popular animated television with Green Lantern: The Comlete Animated Series coming March 18. The complete 26-episode series – on Blu-ray™ to best display the series’ stunning CG artistry – is now available for pre-order via Amazon.
Green Lantern: The Complete Animated Series is Warner Bros. Animation’s latest take on the intergalactic missions of Hal Jordan and his comrades in the Green Lantern Corps. Beautifully rendered on a breathtaking scale, Green Lantern: The Complete Animated Series is Warner Bros. Animation’s first completely CG-animated series.
Josh Keaton leads the way as the voice of Hal Jordan/Green Lantern, alongside voice-acting stars Kevin Michael Richardson (as Kilowog), Grey DeLisle (as Aya) and Jason Spisak (as Razer). The stellar guest cast includes Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Ron Perlman (Hellboy), Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption), Wayne Knight (Seinfeld), Juliet Landau...
Green Lantern: The Complete Animated Series is Warner Bros. Animation’s latest take on the intergalactic missions of Hal Jordan and his comrades in the Green Lantern Corps. Beautifully rendered on a breathtaking scale, Green Lantern: The Complete Animated Series is Warner Bros. Animation’s first completely CG-animated series.
Josh Keaton leads the way as the voice of Hal Jordan/Green Lantern, alongside voice-acting stars Kevin Michael Richardson (as Kilowog), Grey DeLisle (as Aya) and Jason Spisak (as Razer). The stellar guest cast includes Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Ron Perlman (Hellboy), Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption), Wayne Knight (Seinfeld), Juliet Landau...
- 3/8/2014
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Announced earlier this week by Warner Bros., the dedicated fans of Green Lantern: The Animated Series will soon be able to pick up the complete series of the popular Green Lantern show on Blu-Ray later this month.
All 26 episodes of the show will be released in its entirety on the Blu-ray collection March 18, which is already available for preorder on Amazon.
Warner Archive Collection continues to treat fans to Blu-ray™ releases of popular animated television with “Green Lantern: The Comlete Animated Series” coming March 18. The complete 26-episode series – on Blu-ray™ to best display the series’ stunning CG artistry – is now available for pre-order via Amazon.
“Green Lantern: The Complete Animated Series” is Warner Bros. Animation’s latest take on the intergalactic missions of Hal Jordan and his comrades in the Green Lantern Corps. Beautifully rendered on a breathtaking scale, “Green Lantern: The Complete Animated Series” is Warner Bros. Animation...
All 26 episodes of the show will be released in its entirety on the Blu-ray collection March 18, which is already available for preorder on Amazon.
Warner Archive Collection continues to treat fans to Blu-ray™ releases of popular animated television with “Green Lantern: The Comlete Animated Series” coming March 18. The complete 26-episode series – on Blu-ray™ to best display the series’ stunning CG artistry – is now available for pre-order via Amazon.
“Green Lantern: The Complete Animated Series” is Warner Bros. Animation’s latest take on the intergalactic missions of Hal Jordan and his comrades in the Green Lantern Corps. Beautifully rendered on a breathtaking scale, “Green Lantern: The Complete Animated Series” is Warner Bros. Animation...
- 3/7/2014
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
A strong antagonist makes for the most compelling stories. Especially in the world of superpowered heroes, a villain needs to work on many different levels or the movie falls flat. Here are 10 actors who were up for the role of a hero in a movie or television series, but were ultimately cast as the villain. With the exception of two entries on this list, all of the actors auditioned and or screen-tested for their respective parts. Though they didn’t get the part they initially wanted, they got the part they deserved, and gave audiences performances to remember.
Tom Hiddleston - Thor (2011)
With three films as the Asgardian trickster Loki under his belt, it’s hard to imagine Tom Hiddleston as any other character in the Marvel universe. However, before donning the golden horns, the actor originally auditioned for…
…Thor. Chris Hemsworth would ultimately land the role of the God of Thunder,...
Tom Hiddleston - Thor (2011)
With three films as the Asgardian trickster Loki under his belt, it’s hard to imagine Tom Hiddleston as any other character in the Marvel universe. However, before donning the golden horns, the actor originally auditioned for…
…Thor. Chris Hemsworth would ultimately land the role of the God of Thunder,...
- 2/26/2014
- by Eli Reyes
- GeekTyrant
Thanks to EW, we get to meet the seventh and final major new character in Disney Xd’s Star Wars Rebels. The character is a Twi’lek named Hera Syndulla, pilot and leader of the rebel Ghost crew. She is played by actress Vanessa Marshall, who voiced Wonder Woman in Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox and Black Canary in the Young Justice series.
Be sure to check out the video below, which includes interviews and an in-depth look at the character, as well as plenty of new artwork. To see the rest of our coverage on this new Star Wars adventure — other character videos, art, featurettes, and merchandise — click here.
Expect to see these new characters and other familiar faces this fall.
Star Wars Rebels takes place between Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, which spans about two decades.
Be sure to check out the video below, which includes interviews and an in-depth look at the character, as well as plenty of new artwork. To see the rest of our coverage on this new Star Wars adventure — other character videos, art, featurettes, and merchandise — click here.
Expect to see these new characters and other familiar faces this fall.
Star Wars Rebels takes place between Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, which spans about two decades.
- 2/20/2014
- by Eli Reyes
- GeekTyrant
Hot on the tail of the trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy, it appears we have our second massive comic book film story of the week.
Coming Soon have revealed the four members of the main cast for the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot film – although we stress that this hasn’t been confirmed by Fox Studios yet. The four actors who are said to be in the film are Miles Teller (Reed Richards/Mr Fantastic), Kate Mara (Susan Storm/Invisible Woman), Jamie Bell (Ben Grimm/The Thing) and Michael B. Jordan (Johnny Storm/The Human Torch).
Each of those actors should be mostly familiar to fans. Bell of course made a break out appearance in Billy Elliott before going on to appear in films like King Kong, Jumper and most recently Nymphomaniac. Michael B. Jordan is just one of those actors that you’ve seen in something – and has a...
Coming Soon have revealed the four members of the main cast for the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot film – although we stress that this hasn’t been confirmed by Fox Studios yet. The four actors who are said to be in the film are Miles Teller (Reed Richards/Mr Fantastic), Kate Mara (Susan Storm/Invisible Woman), Jamie Bell (Ben Grimm/The Thing) and Michael B. Jordan (Johnny Storm/The Human Torch).
Each of those actors should be mostly familiar to fans. Bell of course made a break out appearance in Billy Elliott before going on to appear in films like King Kong, Jumper and most recently Nymphomaniac. Michael B. Jordan is just one of those actors that you’ve seen in something – and has a...
- 2/20/2014
- by Brian Chapman
- Obsessed with Film
Seven years ago, DC and Warner Bros started releasing direct-to-video animated films, with a retelling of one of the most controversial storylines ever, the Death of Superman with the film “Superman: Doomsday.” Seventeen films later, they have essentially started over with “Justice League: War.” “Doomsday” had an art style that was still reminiscent of the Dcu Animated shows that had just ended the year prior with “Justice League: Unlimited,” and each film subsequently moved further and further away, creating their own unique takes on the characters. But all of those storylines were classics (with a few originals) and were from a vault of well known and loved stories. In 2011, DC Comics concluded the company-wide “Flashpoint” crossover, which led to the reboot of the DC new Universe (DCnU), or New 52. The DCAnimated Universe has recently done the same, starting with “Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox,” and the release of their 18th film,...
- 2/6/2014
- by Dedpool
- Beyond Hollywood
One of the highlights of the 75th Anniversary Superman celebration last year, was the animated short that captured the essence of those many decades in a little over two minutes. Put to the themes of, first, John Williams and, then, Hans Zimmer, it was an inspiring effort that no doubt left even the most casual fan of the Man of Steel smiling. What may be surprising to some, however, is the tremendous amount of thought that went into creating the "moments" represented in the short. Jay Oliva served as director, storyboard artist and producer of this effort. Oliva, of course, has a long history in animation as both storyboard artist and director, and has most recently helmed the films The Dark Knight Returns, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox and the forthcoming Justice League: War. Additionally, he served as storyboard artist on Zack Snyder's Man of Steel. Now, Oliva is...
- 1/25/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
You can’t stop a half-dressed babe with a sword in D.C. and Warner Bros.’ latest original animated movie “Justice League: War,” their follow-up to “Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox.” Yup, the studio is really cranking these movies out these days, with “Son of Batman” also scheduled for this year. Apparently Bats is really popular and keeps showing up in all of them. Check out the latest clip from the movie, featuring Wonder Woman doing what she does best. That apparently involves slicing things in half. But you see, they’re aliens, so it’s okay. 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,...
- 1/21/2014
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Batman (voiced by “Terra Nova’s” Jason O’Mara) and Green Lantern (voiced by Justin Kirk of “Weeds” fame) team up to battle an alien menace in the first clip from D.C. and Warner Bros.’ latest direct-to-dvd original animated movie, “Justice League: War,” a direct sequel to last year’s “Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox.” You comic book fans out there already know that “Flashpoint” was the jumping off point for D.C. to reboot its universe … again. Check out a clip and two new images from the upcoming animated movie below. 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,...
- 1/6/2014
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and The Paley Center for Media proudly present the World Premiere of Justice League: War, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies, in New York on January 21, 2014. Filmmakers and members of the voice cast will attend the event for red carpet media interviews and a post-screening panel discussion.
Burbank, CA (December 19, 2013) – 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 a digital version of the movie on Digital HD with UltraViolet™. Order due date is December...
Burbank, CA (December 19, 2013) – 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 a digital version of the movie on Digital HD with UltraViolet™. Order due date is December...
- 12/23/2013
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Warner Bros. Home Video has released the first official trailer for DC’s next direct-to-video animated feature, Justice League: War. The upcoming animated film will be based on the New 52 version of the DC Universe, focusing primarily on Geoff Johns and Jim Lee’s “Justice League Vol. 1: Origin” storyline.
Following the release of the critically acclaimed Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, the upcoming feature will be the first DC Universe film to be set in the New 52 universe.
Directed by Jay Olivia (The Dark Knight Returns), Justice League: War stars Alan Tudyk as Superman, Jason O’Mara as Batman, Michelle Monaghan as Wonder Woman, Christopher Gorham as The Flash, Justin Kirk as Green Lantern, Shemar Moore as Cyborg, Travis Willingham as Shazam and Steve Blum as Darkseid and will arrive on DVD and Blu-ray next year.
via [IGN]...
Following the release of the critically acclaimed Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, the upcoming feature will be the first DC Universe film to be set in the New 52 universe.
Directed by Jay Olivia (The Dark Knight Returns), Justice League: War stars Alan Tudyk as Superman, Jason O’Mara as Batman, Michelle Monaghan as Wonder Woman, Christopher Gorham as The Flash, Justin Kirk as Green Lantern, Shemar Moore as Cyborg, Travis Willingham as Shazam and Steve Blum as Darkseid and will arrive on DVD and Blu-ray next year.
via [IGN]...
- 10/28/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Several years ago, the mini-series Flashpoint rebooted the DC universe and gave us the New 52. Meant to entice new readers and alleviate us of years of continuity, the New 52 made it so that superheroes had only been publicly known for the past five years. As a result, our heroes were now younger, and many of the events that we had seen within the past few decades no longer happened (unless you’re Green Lantern, in which case everything had still happened). Depending on who you ask, the New 52 has been either a huge success or a massive failure. I’m somewhere in the middle: the titles I pick up each week are great to read, but I’m also aware that others have been, if not extremely terrible. Overall, I’d say it worked out okay, but has room to get better.
With the recent release of Flashpoint’s movie...
With the recent release of Flashpoint’s movie...
- 10/28/2013
- by Adam Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Jay Oliva spoke with Toonzone at Nycc about the upcoming Justice Leauge: War animated feature film which is based on the New 52's Justice League #1-#6. To kick things off, Oliva spoke about his desire to create a loose connected animated film universe following Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. "Justice League: War is kind of a loose adaptation of the Geoff Johns/Jim Lee comic book…I think issues #1-6 of the new 52 Justice League. It’s loosely based on events in that book. We didn’t adhere to it the way we did with The Dark Knight Returns, but we ended up translating that first graphic novel. This is the first true “New 52″ Dcu that we’ve done. Flashpoint kind of was the old universe, and at the end we hinted at the New 52 universe. I’m hoping that somewhere down the line, we can do some other films...
- 10/23/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
Steve Blum - who has voiced everyone from Wolverine to The Red Skull and Starscream in various animated features and TV shows - will voice the villainous Darkseid in Warner Bros.' upcoming Justice League: War. The movie is based on the events of Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's first Justice League arc in DC's "The New 52" continuity and follows on from the events of Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. Here's a new image of the villain in the movie. What do you guys think?...
- 9/13/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
One of the biggest fan favorites to play Batman (and every single other superhero) is Nathan Fillion. In fact, many fans have been campaigning for the actor to be given the role of the Caped Crusader since long before Batman Vs. Superman was announced. Unfortunately for all those fans, Fillion says not only has he not been approached for the role, but that he would make a terrible Batman.
Check out what he had to say regarding his chances at nabbing the role below:
“I wonder if my throat could take it. I think I’d make an excellent Bruce Wayne; I think I’d make a terrible Batman.”
I’m one of the millions who agrees that Fillion should play a major superhero, but I think it seems more likely he goes the Marvel route rather than DC. He has a history of great roles under Joss Wedon, so...
Check out what he had to say regarding his chances at nabbing the role below:
“I wonder if my throat could take it. I think I’d make an excellent Bruce Wayne; I think I’d make a terrible Batman.”
I’m one of the millions who agrees that Fillion should play a major superhero, but I think it seems more likely he goes the Marvel route rather than DC. He has a history of great roles under Joss Wedon, so...
- 8/20/2013
- by Alexander Lowe
- We Got This Covered
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