Category: Animated Film

Disney XD’s Avengers Assemble and Hulk Agents of S.M.A.S.H.

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Disney XD has announced premiere dates for its new animated series Marvel’s Avengers Assemble and Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. The successor to the cable channel’s popular The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Avengers Assemble will receive a preview Sunday, May 26 at 11 a.m. ET/PT before making its official premiere in the same time slot Sunday, July 7. Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. will debut Sunday, Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. Both are part of Disney XD’s Marvel Universe programming block. “Marvel’s Avengers Assemble” reunites the most popular…

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Bruce Timm Continuing His Work at Warner Bros.

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It’s been over 20 years since Bruce Timm hopped from Tiny Toon Adventures to the Batman animated series sowed the seeds for what has become the DC Animated Universe. Timm became the supervising producer at Warner Bros. Animation, shepherding all of their projects up to and including the two-part Dark Knight Returns. As first reported by Voices From Krypton, Timm has now stepped down from his role as producer and has been replaced by James Tucker, producer of Justice League, Legion of Super Heroes and Batman: The Brave and the…

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Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox Animated Movie

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From DC Fan News: No, you haven’t woken up in an alternate reality, the newest entry in the popular series of DC Universe Original Animated Movies is based on Flashpoint, the popular, continuity-shattering graphic novel by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert. Entitled Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, the PG-13 rated film is produced by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, and will be available on July 30, 2013 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group on Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download. Even if you’re not familiar with the source…

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Despicable Me 2 (2013) Trailer

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Despicable Me 2 is an upcoming American 3D computer-animated comedy film and the sequel to the 2010 animated film Despicable Me. Produced by Illumination Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures, it will be directed again by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, and written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. Steve Carell, Russell Brand, and Miranda Cosgrove will reprise their roles. Kristen Wiig who played Miss Hattie in the first film, will this time be voicing agent Lucy Wilde. New cast members include Al Pacino as Eduardo,, and Steve Coogan in…

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Young Justice and Green Lantern on Cartoon Network to End

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A recent Press release omitted Young Justice and Green Lantern: The Animated Series from its returning show roster, leading to speculation the shows had been cancelled. Now, we have official confirmation that both shows will not return after their current seasons. On January 28th, a press release was issued to boast Cartoon Network’s upcoming block of cartoons. New shows such as Beware The Batman and Teen Titans Go! were on the release, but two glared out as missing, Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice. Speculation was that the…

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DC’s SUPERMAN UNBOUND Trailer: Release 2013

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Superman Unbound, based on Geoff Johns’ 2008 Action Comics story arc, finds the Man of Steel squaring off against the planet-destroying alien machine, Brainiac, while balancing his responsibilities to Lois Lane and cousin Kara (Supergirl). The voice cast includes White Collar’s Matt Bomer as Superman, Fringe’s John Noble as Brainiac and Castle’s Stana Katic and Molly Quinn as Lois and Kara, respectively. Superman Unbound will release on Blu-ray, DVD and later this year. Animated Movie Confirmed: At the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con, actress Molly Quinn confirmed that she would be…

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Animated Movie Marvel’s Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United

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MEDIA RELEASE: Get your first look at “Marvel’s Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United” with the original animated movie’s first trailer! Shellhead and the Jade Giant team-up against Zzzax, Abomination, Wendigos and more in an all-new adventure premiering on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital April 23, 2013! For the latest on “Marvel’s Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United,” keep your eyes peeled to Marvel.com: http://bit.ly/X21mI4

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

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It’s been a decade since Bruce Wayne hung up his cape, following most of the other superheroes who had been forced into retirement. Facing the downside of middle age, a restless Bruce Wayne pacifies his frustration with race cars and liquor – but the bat still beckons as he watches his city fall prey to gangs of barbaric criminals known as The Mutants. The return of Harvey Dent as Two-Face finally prompts Wayne to once again don the Dark Knight’s cowl, and his dramatic capture of the villain returns him…

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EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES Canceled for New AVENGERS Series?

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MEDIA RELEASE Albert Ching, Newsarama Staff Writer: Multiple outlets say that Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will be ending its run on Disney XD after two seasons, in favor of a new animated series starting in 2013. Sources including Marvel TV News cite a “print only” press release stating the following: “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes won’t be renewed for the 3rd Season. Marvel Animation will present their newly developed series Marvel’s Avengers Assemble in 2013.” The report came with a purported promotional image of Avengers Assemble, featuring the movie Avengers…

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The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Season Two Trailer

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Posted on March 23, 2012 by Robot Overlord: Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes returns to the Disney XD on April 01, 2012, and Marvel sent a trailer our way for you to check out. Media Release: Assemble!! Marvel’s The Avengers hits the big screen May 4… But in the meantime, get your hero fix with Marvel TV’s trailer for season 2 of The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, premiering April 1 inside Marvel Universe on Disney XD!  The Avengers have fought against some of the most powerful and dangerous super villains in…

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Superman vs. The Elite premieres at WonderCon

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PRESS RELEASE: Superman vs. The Elite, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies, will receive its World Premiere as WonderCon’s featured evening event for Friday, March 16 in Anaheim. Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video, the all-new, PG-13 rated film will screen at 6:30 p.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center Ballroom. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion amongst filmmakers and voice cast members. Award-winning comics writer Joe Kelly and versatile voice actor Robin…

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‘Justice League: Doom’ Animated Movie Review

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I the age of mega million dollar movies about the comic world you can understand why that DC Universe Animated Original Movies have done so well in the superhero market. DC Universe Animated Original Movies are direct-to-video film projects being created by Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Comics. Currently, thirteen feature-length films have been released with additional films slated for release. The first film was released in 2007 and in each year since two to three have been released. Additionally, five short films have been released. The first…

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MOVIE: Justice League: Doom voice cast and Trailer

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That’s a pretty impressive list of actors, each having voiced the characters for years. Now, no mention has been made of Aquaman or Plasticman, so the adaptation may not include them in the story. The film is executive produced by Bruce Timm (Batman: Year One), and directed by Lauren Montgomery (Batman: Year One), who is also credited as producer alongside Alan Burnett (Batman: The Animated Series). Justice League: Doom is the final script from the late Dwayne McDuffie (All-Star Superman, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths).

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Green Lantern: Emerald Knights

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Green Lantern: Emerald Knights is similar to Batman: Gotham Knight, will be an anthology film that tells a series of stories featuring various members of the Green Lantern Corps, including Abin Sur, Sinestro, Kilowog, Mogo, and Rori Dag. It’s a pretty good time to be a Green Lantern fan. For decades, the ring-wielding cosmic cop was all but overlooked in media (beyond the comic books) but after several high-profile comic book crossovers – Sinestro Corps War, Blackest Night – he’s finally making a splash in movies, in television, and on…

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