The
New Frontier Is Almost Here...
Warner Brothers releases specs on February
26, 2008 DVD
Even
more than Superman: Doomsday, the upcoming direct to video
Justice League: The New Frontier has garnered a lot of mainstream
attention. Of course, every time I type that phrase, I have
to just accept that what I like is the mainstream now.
Be
that as it may, it's hotly anticipated by fans and critics
alike. Today, Warner Home Video sent some information on
the movie, which will be available in a 2-disc special edition
(pictured at right) and a single disc not so barebones version.
Along with the info, they kindly sent some sweet screen
shots, so read up, then drool in sweet anticipation.
From
Warner Home Video:
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.
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Jeremy
Sisto voices Batman
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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.
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David
Boreanaz plays Hal Jordan
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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:
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Hal
Jordan fired upon by...?
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"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
O¹Neil (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).
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okay...I'm
going to have to go back and read...
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"Sneak
Peek: 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.
"Audio Commentary I" (featuring the talented filmmakers of
New Frontier)
"Audio Commentary II" (featuring Comic Book Writer and Artist
Darwyn Cooke)
Widescreen (1.78:1)
5.1 Dolby Digital
The 2 disc Special Edition
DVD will feature even more incredible extras
including:
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Kyle
Maclachlan tackles Superman...
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"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:
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Even
creepier than the JLU version...
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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.
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...and
that, my friends, is Lucy Lawless playing the character
she was born to play...
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"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."
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