Young Justice #13, the latest issue of the new DC Comics title based on the current Cartoon Network animated series of the same name, arrives in comic book and hobby stores today. This issue features scripting duties by Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps with Christopher Jones providing the art. Young Justice #13 focuses on Aqualad and Artemis, and features the villainous Clayface. Official details for this issue are available below.
YOUNG JUSTICE #13
Written by: Greg Weisman Art by: Christopher Jones Cover by: Christopher Jones
In Star City, Artemis is under arrest and in Gotham City, it’s Clayface vs. the rest of the team in a battle they cannot win! Aqualad’s leadership is on the line, and a fateful choice must be made.
The cover price is $2.99US. Young Justice #13 is also available same day digitally through DC Comics and Comixology.
For recent interviews with Young Justice co-writer Greg Weisman and artist Christopher Jones, click here and here. Additional details on the Young Justice comic series can be found here. Stay tuned for further updates, including exclusive Young Justice content and more, here soon at The World’s Finest.
A new video clip from Justice League: Doom, the upcoming animated feature loosely based on the acclaimed graphic novel JLA: Tower of Babel, has been released by Warner Home Video. The clip features Green Lantern fighting off a member of the Royal Flush Gang. Click on the thumbnail image below to view the clip, available in the High Definition Quicktime format.
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Justice League: Doom finds Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Cyborg and Batman on their heels when a team of super villains discover and implement the Dark Knight’s “contingency plans” for stopping any rogue Justice League member. The story is inspired by Mark Waid’s much-heralded JLA: Tower of Babel.
The film features the voices of Nathan Fillion (Castle) as Green Lantern, Tim Daly (Private Practice) as Superman, and a grand reunion of actors who provided the voices of the Justice League for the cartoon of the same name and its follow-up, Justice League Unlimited, including Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series) as Batman, Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville, Breaking In) as Flash, Susan Eisenberg (Superman/Batman: Apocalypse) as Wonder Woman and Carl Lumbly (Alias) as J’onn J’onzz/Martian Manhunter. Bumper Robinson (A Different World, Transformers: Animated) joins the cast as Cyborg. The cast features three villainous alumni of the Justice League animated series: Phil Morris (Smallville, Seinfeld) as Vandal Savage, Olivia d’Abo (The Wonder Years) as Star Sapphire, and Alexis Denisof (Angel) as Mirror Master. Also opposing our heroes are Carlos Alazraqui (Reno 911) as Bane, Paul Blackthorne (The Dresden Files) as Metallo, and Claudia Black (Farscape, Stargate SG-1) as Cheetah. David Kaufman (Danny Phantom) also reprises his Justice League role of Jimmy Olsen.
Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the all-new Justice League: Doom arrives February 28, 2012 from Warner Home Video as a Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download. Both the Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD will include an UltraViolet Digital Copy.
Additionally, Warner Home Video, MTV Geek and The Paley Center for Media presented the world premiere of Justice League: Doom on Monday night, February 13th, 2012, in New York. Attached is a photograph of the key talent present at the premiere — from left, Phil Morris (Seinfeld, Smallville), dialogue/casting director Andrea Romano, and Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series). The photo, as seen to the right, is courtesy of Gary Miereanu. Click for a closer look.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Justice League: Doom animated feature debuts February 28th, 2012 on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand and for Download from Warner Home Video. Similar to the Batman: Year One animated release, Warner Home Video will also allow a one week-early window to legally download Justice League: Doom starting February 21st, 2012. Further details are available at the The World’s Finest Justice League: Doom subsite.
Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The World’s Finest.
The World’s Finest presents the latest in a series of studio-conducted interviews, provided by Warner Home Video, for the Justice League: Doom direct-to-video animated feature. Continue reading below for an interview with Tim Daly, who returns to the role of Superman in the upcoming DC Universe Animated Original Movie title. A new image and three interview clips are also included below, the three accessible through the first three thumbnails below. Justice League: Doom arrives February 28, 2012 from Warner Home Video as a Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download.
Private Practice star Tim Daly reprises role of Superman for Justice League: Doom
Superman: The Animated Series star returns for key role in all-new DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie available Feb. 28;
Daly to take part in Feb. 16 West Coast Premiere at Paley Center in Los Angeles
The quintessential voice of the Man of Steel primetime television star Tim Daly once again returns to his original animated role of Superman in Justice League: Doom, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies.
Daly set the standard as the voice behind the worlds ultimate super hero for Superman: The Animated Series as well as in several animated movies and video games. While fanboys hail his vocal performance as their point of recognition, the Emmy nominated actor is known well throughout the world for his primetime television series roles, including eight seasons on Wings, an intense recurring role on The Sopranos, a memorable turn on HBOs landmark mini-series From The Earth To The Moon, and his current ABC hit series, Private Practice.
Daly has joined the festivities surrounding the West Coast Premiere of Justice League: Doom on Thursday, February 16 at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. The actor will appear for red carpet interviews and take part in the panel discussion following the film alongside his co-stars Phil Morris (Seinfeld, Smallville), Paul Blackthorne (The River), Oliva d’Abo (The Wonder Years) and Susan Eisenberg (Justice League, Justice League Unlimited). Also confirmed to attend is director Lauren Montgomery and dialogue/casting director Andrea Romano.
Warner Home Video will distribute Justice League: Doom on Blu-Ray, DVD and for Download on February 28, 2012.
Daly took a few minutes to offer answers to some questions that havent been posed to him lately. Heres what Mr. Daly had to offer
QUESTION: Whats the crux of Justice League: Doom from Supermans perspective?
TIM DALY: Well, as usual, its all about saving the planet. But first, the Justice League has to save the Justice League. Batman disappoints his colleagues in the Justice League by having a plan to stop any rogue Justice League member, and by allowing those plans to be stolen. Superman understands Batman, though he really has created these contingency plans for a pretty noble reason. He’s trying to protect the world by inserting some checks and balances into this system, realizing that the Justice League has an incredible amount of power, and he wants to make sure that they always use that power in a way that’s not destructive.
QUESTION: Are you able to turn on and off the Superman voice without hesitation, or is there some sort of warm-up involved mentally or vocally?
TIM DALY: Theres just a lot of technical things to keep in mind. You get warmed up like you do with anything and, after a little rehearsing, its all second nature. That doesnt mean I didnt want to go back and do a few lines over again you want these things to be just right. But you dont necessarily jump straight back in. I mean, it’s not like I walk around being Superman in real life. But when you read the script and put yourself in the position that Superman is in I mean, he’s always saving the planet, for God’s sake. When you realize that, it’s not difficult to take the gravitas of the situation and make your voice do what it needs to do.
QUESTION: As well as you know this character after all of these years, are you ever shy to offer suggestions about how certain dialogue might be presented or altered?
TIM DALY: Usually the writing is pretty great, but then again, I can’t keep my mouth shut. If I think something can be better, I’ll speak up and say so. But I will explain why Im making the suggestion. I actually find that writers respond very well to being asked questions. Why would Superman say that? Would it be better if I said it this way? You dont just want to be critical that doesn’t benefit anyone. The best creative work usually comes from a collaboration.
QUESTION: Have you ever found yourself using the Superman attitude or voice in real life?
TIM DALY: I did a little bit when my kids were young. And I found that it worked much better on my daughter than my son. I would say to her, (beefs up his voice), Stop that right now. And she would be suitably taken aback. But my son, he didn’t really care.
QUESTION: Has providing the voice of Superman helped you learn anything about yourself or changed you in any way?
TIM DALY: Maybe a little bit. Maybe some of what gets you through your walks in the world is attitude. Certainly Superman has a lot of power and he doesn’t have to be showy, rather he carries that confidence quietly. He knows what he can do. I certainly am not capable of pulling that off in my own life. But knowing that, I can fake that attitude to help me out now and then.
QUESTION: What Superman memorabilia have you collected over the years?
TIM DALY: I have a beautiful wooden Superman statue with a removable cape I really love that piece. I have a cel from the original Superman series cartoons. And I have a gold Superman S pin. And then theres my tights, uh, but dont tell anymore.
QUESTION: TV and film is usually a one-way experience for you. You don’t really get to see the final product with an audience very often. But youre coming back to the Paley Center in Los Angeles for the premiere of Justice League: Doom and this will be your second time seeing one of the DC Universe animated movies alongside the fans. What was your experience like watching Superman/Batman: Apocalypse last time?
TIM DALY: It was really great because the fans were so into it. Fan reaction is really wonderful to experience in person, especially fans of this genre. Theyre so passionate. And it was also fun because it was just my voice and Superman’s image. Usually when I see myself in a film or on television, there’s about a six-month period where I can’t look at it because all Ill see are the mistakes. I’m just appalled by the person that I see. The camera sees me from angles that I’ve never seen myself, so I never think it’s me. I look at that and I think, My God, that’s me. But with these films, I can look up and it is Superman on the screen. So I don’t have to go through all that. He has no flaws.
QUESTION: What’s the magic of working with dialogue director Andrea Romano?
TIM DALY: The great thing about working with Andrea is that she loves it so much, and she’s so positive about it. You can’t fake that. Even after all this time, doing 41 shows at a time, all the series and films, shes right there with the same enthusiasm and love for the material. I dont know how she keeps it all straight. Plus, she really loves actors you always feel like shes rooting for you. And that makes it very easy.
The above interview is also available to view at the The World’s Finest Justice League: Doom subsite. Additional content features on the subsite includes videos, images, interviews, and more.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Justice League: Doom animated feature debuts February 28th, 2012 on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand and for Download from Warner Home Video. Further details are available at the The World’s Finest Justice League: Doom subsite.
Similar to the Batman: Year One animated release, Warner Home Video will also allow a one week-early window to legally download Justice League: Doom starting February 21st, 2012.
Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The World’s Finest.
DC Comics has released comic solicitation information for the publisher’s May 2012 library of releases, including details for the latest issues of the ongoing Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice comics titles. Official details for Green Lantern: The Animated Series #2 can be found below. Click on the thumbnail for a closer look at the cover art.
A rundown for Green Lantern: The Animated Series #2, The may 2012 issue for the new ongoing comic title based on the animated series of the same name, can be found below.
GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES #2
Written by: Art Baltazar and Franco Art by: Dario Brizuela Cover by: Dario Brizuela
Hal Jordan and Kilowog patrol the limits of the galaxy in their borrowed Green Lantern ship! Has Hal learned the lessons Kilowogs been teaching him? Well find out as they run into an old foe: the Invisible Destroyer!
On sale May 16th, 2012. Cover price is $2.99 US. Rated E.
Details for the May 2012 issue of Young Justice, the DC Comics title based on the acclaimed Cartoon Network animated series of the same name, can be found below. The Young Justice comic series expands on the continuity of the hit animated series, telling stories taking place between episodes of the top-rated cartoon. Stories from both the animated series and comic title will directly tie into each other. Cover art is also available by clicking the thumbnail.
YOUNG JUSTICE #16
Written by: Kevin Hopps and Greg Weisman Art by: Christopher Jones Cover by: Christopher Jones
Robin, Kid Flash and Artemis fight crime with their adult counterparts! Guest starring Batman, The Flash and Green Arrow! First part of a new storyline.
On sale May 30th, 2012. Cover price is $2.99 US. Rated E.
Further Young Justice comic details can be found at the The World’s Finest Young Justice subsite, including previews for current and upcoming issues along with creator interviews.
Both Young Justice and Green Lantern: The Animated Series comic titles are expected to feature the DC Nation banner on the cover, similar to the banner attached to the cover of Green Lantern: The Animated Series #0.
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Continue below for the complete press release announcing the March 3rd, 2012 debut of DC Nation, a new programming block focused on DC Comics-related programming. Full details are available, along with content released by the network. Images and a Quicktime video are available to view via thumbnails, with the first image below leading to a clip and the remainder to stills.
DC Nation Kicks Off with Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice on Cartoon Network
All-New Hour-Long Block Premieres Saturday, March 3 at 10 a.m. (ET, PT)
Cartoon Network, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment are teaming up to present DC Nation, a full hour of exclusive kids television programming and shorts based on DC Comics characters. Full of action and humor, DC Nation brings some of the most beloved and legendary heroes as well as some lesser-known cult favorites from the pages of DC Comics to the screens of a whole new generation of fans. Anchored by Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice, DC Nation will premiere Saturday, March 3, at 10 a.m. (ET, PT).
Green Lantern: The Animated Series debuted in November 2011 on Cartoon Network as a special one-hour movie event and was greeted with much critical acclaim: Variety lauded the beautifully rendered series for its bold, sleek design. Now fans can experience the series again from the very beginning. With stunning, stylized CG animation, Green Lantern: The Animated Series takes viewers on a journey of cosmic proportions as Hal Jordan and his band of heroes fight to save the universe.
The second half hour of DC Nation will be comprised of new episodes of Young Justice, a series which Entertainment Weekly called a super-ior cartoon with a good dose of super-hero action. The series continues with more adventures for Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and Artemis as they continue to try to prove themselves as superheroes while dealing with all the pitfalls of being teenagers.
Rounding out this branded block of original programming will be a number of shorts featuring DC Comics super heroes and characters as you have never seen them before. With fresh designs and concepts, fan favorites such as Plastic Man and Doom Patrol will finally take center stage next to the likes of Wonder Woman and Teen Titans. Bringing them to life will be the result of a collaboration with some of the top talents in the animation industry, which include award-winning Aardman Studios (Arthur Christmas, Wallace and Gromit) with its stop-motion clay animation techniques, and the unique direction and character designs of Lauren Faust (The Powerpuff Girls, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic). In addition to these shorts, DC Nation will also feature event programming, interstitials, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at theatrical motion pictures and an insider look into the world of all things DC Comics.
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 99.7 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families. Nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animated and live-action comedy programming for young adults 18-34.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, with an innovative and talent-rich roster boasting some of the most accomplished writers, producers and artists working today. The studio is on the cutting edge of animation technology and has both CG and traditionally animated projects in current production and development. For TV, WBA produces series such as Green Lantern: The Animated Series, The Looney Tunes Show, MAD, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, ThunderCats and Young Justice, for Cartoon Network. In addition to TV series, WBA produces theatrically released CG cartoon shorts featuring iconic Looney Tunes characters, rendered in stereoscopic 3D. WBA also creates the highly successful series of DC Universe Original Animated Movies for DVD . Producing for multiple platforms including TV, digital and home entertainment both domestically and internationally, WBA is highly respected for its creative and technical excellence, as well as for maintaining the Studios rich cartoon heritage. It is also the home of the iconic animated characters from the DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has been honored with six Academy Awards, 35 Emmy Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD , is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world. In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched We Can Be Heroesa giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League super heroesto raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.
The official website for DC Nation is live at www.dcnation.com.
Episodes of Young Justice and Green Lantern: The Animated Series, along with the expected DC Nation content, will rerun the following Sunday at 10:00am (ET). Stay tuned for additional DC Nation updates, including exclusive material and much more, right here at The World’s Finest.