The next installment of the dc universe original ANIMATED movies
soars onto shelves when warner home video releases- justice league:
the New frontier –ON february 26, 2008 !
The Title is the Second DC Universe Original PG-13 Animated Movie
and the First Ever HI-Definition Animated DVD from Warner Premiere
Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation are set to
release the all-new original movie Justice League: The New Frontier
on February 26, 2008 on DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc, distributed by
Warner Home Video. Order due date is January 22, 2008 . The original
movie will also be available OnDemand and Pay-per-View as well as
available for download on February 26, 2008 .
Based on the graphic novel by Darwyn Cooke and produced by Michael
Goguen and animation legend, Bruce Timm, Justice League: The New
Frontier is the epic tale of the founding of the Justice League .
The animated film, written by Stan Berkowitz, features an incredible
celebrity-laden voice cast including David Boreanaz, Brooke Shields,
Lucy Lawless, Neil Patrick Harris, Miguel Ferrer, Kyra Sedgwick,
Jeremy Sisto and Kyle MacLachlan and will be available on DVD for
$19.98 SRP. There will also be a 2 disc Special Edition DVD
available for $24.98 SRP which contains additional bonus features
including a documentary about the pathology of the super villain and
three bonus episodes from the Justice League animated series
selected by Bruce Timm. All the content from the 2-disc Special
Edition DVD will be available on HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc.
The New Frontier takes viewers on an action-packed adventure,
exploring the origins of the Justice League. DC Comics legends
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are all featured in the film as
well as Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and The Flash – as they
band together to form the legendary super team. Strangers at first,
these very different heroes must overcome fear and suspicion to
forge an alliance against a monster so formidable, even the mighty
Superman cannot stop it alone. If they fail, the entire planet will
be “cleansed” of humanity.
Justice League: The New Frontier DVD will feature incredible
extras including:
“Super Heroes United!: The Complete Justice League History”- The
documentary is a comprehensive forty seven year Justice League
chronology from the inception in the comics to vivid animated
renditions. The story is told with a myriad of interviews tracing
back the early days of DC Super Hero team ups during the Golden Age,
to the Silver Age rendition where the established heroes emerged and
beyond. Interviews include Paul Levitz (President of DC Comics), Dan
Didio (SVP Executive Editor at DC Comics), Michael Uslan
(Historian), Gregory Noveck (SVP Creative Affairs DC Comics), Mark
Waid (DC Comics Historian and Writer), Mike Friedrich (Writer JLU),
Denny O'Neil (Writer and Editor at DC Comics), Mike Carlin (DC
Comics Executive Editor), Stan Lee (Marvel Comics Co-Creator) and
Marv Wolfman (Writer of Fantastic Four).
“Sneak Peak: Batman: Gotham Knight ” - One part anime, one part
Caped Crusader , the result is a glimpse at the world of Eastern
anime sensibilities combined with a Western tradition of Batman . A
detailed look at the world of Warner Bros Animation, and how they
joined forces with the renowned Japanese animators to create the
highly anticipated anime film of 2008.
The Legion of Doom : The Pathology of
the Super Villain”- This documentary will examine the early mythological
archetypes of nemesis characters from a historical perspective, and see
how the tenants of this rich history were adapted and woven into the
Justice League stories. The bonus feature includes many of the talent
included in Super Heroes United! As well as Jim Kreuger (Writer of
“Justice”).
“ Comic Book Commentary: Homage to
the New Frontier” - This documentary is a nod to the fans of the New
Frontier comic book. This featurette further expands the themes
contained in the source material, and how these elements were truncated
or evolved for the inclusion in the film. Featuring vivid imagery culled
from the pages of the New Frontier comic, mixed with the commentary of
Writer and Artist Darwyn Cooke, this featurette is a treat for both fans
and scholars of the medium.“
Justice League Unlimited Bonus
Episodes”
Bruce Timm selects three of his favorite episodes from the Justice
League Unlimited animated series:
1. Dark Heart – Alien invaders attempt to thwart the Justice League .
The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of Ray Palmer , AKA The
Atom .
2. To Another Shore - Wonder Woman learns of a plot to steal the powers
of the 3,000 year-old corpse of The Viking Prince. It is up to the
Justice League to make things right.
3. Task Force X - Four incarcerated villains are released from prison by
Cadmus to undertake an impossible mission: steal a powerful mystic
artifact from the JLU Watchtower under the noses of the League.
"Having the opportunity to take the unique work of such a legendary
comic talent as Darwyn Cooke and create a small screen faithful
adaptation of that style is one of the cornerstones in what we hope to
develop for core and new fans alike as part of the DC Universe
initiative on the Warner Premiere slate", said Matt Bierman, Vice
President Production, Warner Premiere.
“Darwyn Cooke's New Frontier is justifiably considered a modern classic,
and we at DC comics are excited to share this thrilling adaptation with
the book's legions of loyal fans. On Feb. 26, DC Universe Animated
Movies will lead everyone across the New Frontier,” said Gregory Novek,
Senior Vice President of Creative Affairs, Dc Comics.
“Following the huge success of Superman Doomsday, we are delighted to be
releasing the second DC Universe PG-13 animated movie,” said Amit Desai,
WHV Vice President, Family, Animation and Sports Marketing. “ Justice
League: The New Frontier will certainly not disappoint fans who have
been eagerly awaiting this next action-packed DC Universe installment .”
About DC Comics:
DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest
English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such
iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman.
These DC Super Heroes and others have starred in comic books, movies,
television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace,
thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics' Web site is
located at
www.dccomics.com ..
Warner Premiere is Warner Bros. Entertainment's new direct-to-consumer
production company focused on the development, production and marketing
of feature-length content, as well as short form digital content for the
growing home entertainment market. Warner Premiere is committed to being
at the creative forefront in the evolution of quality product in the
direct-to-DVD business and the digital space, creating material that
exemplifies the commitment to story, production and brand equity for
which Warner Bros. is known.
About Warner Home Video:
With operations in 90 international territories Warner Home Video, a
Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution
infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film
library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and
vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner
Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line
Home Entertainment.
About Warner Bros. Animation:
Warner Bros. Animation has been producing award-winning original
animation since 1930, when it released its first cartoon, “Sinkin' in
the Bathtub.” Since then, Warner Bros. Animation's characters have set
the standard for innovative, quality animation. Producing for network
and cable television, online, home entertainment and feature films both
domestically and internationally, Warner Bros. Animation is highly
respected for its creative and technical excellence, as well as
maintaining the studio's rich cartoon heritage. Warner Bros. Animation
also oversees the creative use of, and production of animated
programming based on classic animated characters from the Hanna-Barbera
and DC Comics libraries. Warner Bros. Animation is one of the most
honored animation studios in history, garnering a grand total of six
Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an
Environmental Media Award, a Parents' Choice Award, a Humanitas Award,
two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
Cast
Voice actor Character
David Boreanaz Harold "Hal" Jordan / Green Lantern
Miguel Ferrer J'onn J'onzz / John Jones / Martian Manhunter
Neil Patrick Harris Bartholomew "Barry" Allen / The Flash
John Heard Kyle "Ace" Morgan
Lucy Lawless Princess Diana of Themyscira / Wonder Woman
Kyle MacLachlan Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman
Phil Morris King Faraday
Kyra Sedgwick Lois Lane
Brooke Shields Carol Ferris
Jeremy Sisto Bruce Wayne / Batman
Alan Ritchson Orin / Arthur Curry / Aquaman
Keith David The Centre
Vicki Lewis Iris West
Lex Lang Rick Flagg
Shane Haboucha Dick Grayson / Robin
Townsend Coleman Dr. Will Magnus
James Arnold Taylor Captain Cold
Robin Atkin Downes Guardians of the Universe
Corey Burton Abin Sur
Jim Meskimen Slam Bradley
Justice League: The New Frontier is available in both single
and
two-disc editions
. The cover of the single disc includes the pan shot
from DC: The New Frontier with the heroes going forth, while the
two-disc, HD DVD and Blu-ray editions
includes Superman, Batman and
Wonder Woman above the title logo with Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern,
Flash and others below it. Best Buy had an exclusive with a Green
Lantern action figure from DC Direct with the DVD package. This Green
Lantern figure stands under 3 inches tall. Wal-Mart had a single DVD
package exclusive with "The New Frontier Green Lantern" CD-ROM Comic
Book inside. The single, two-disc and Blu-ray editions were released on
February 26, 2008, with the HD DVD edition released on March 18, 2008.
The special features range from a documentary on the forty-seven year
history of the Justice League, commentaries, a documentary on how the
early mythological villain archetypes were adapted into the Justice
League stories, a featurette on the themes, elements from the comic to
film versions of New Frontier, three episodes of Justice League
Unlimited and finally a 10 minute preview to the next animated film;
Batman: Gotham Knight.
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