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Justice League: The New Frontier DVD
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In Stores February 26th
Inspired by the best-selling graphic novel by Darwyn
Cooke and produced by the multiple Emmy® award winning animation legend,
Bruce Timm, The New Frontier is the epic tale of the founding of the
Justice League. Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are all here of course,
and so are Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Flash - whose incredible
origins will be told for the very first time. 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 can not
stop it. If they fail, our entire planet will be “cleansed” of humanity.Check
out the official site
Justice League New Frontier DVDs
Justice League New Frontier Books
PRESS RELEASE
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 2 disc Special Edition DVD will feature even more incredible
extras including:
“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 ..
JUSTICE LEAGUE and all related characters and elements are trademarks
of and © DC Comics.
About Warner Premiere:
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). |
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