(June 29, 2009 – Burbank, CA) – The World’s Greatest Super Heroes become America’s most wanted criminals – and are hunted by friends and foes alike – in “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies,” the sixth entry in the popular DVD series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the full-length animated film will be distributed by Warner Home Video on September 29, 2009. “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies” will be available as a Special Edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-ray™ Hi-Def for $24.98 (SRP) and $29.99 (SRP), respectively, as well as single disc DVD for $19.98 (SRP) and On Demand. Order due date for all versions is August 25, 2009.
“Superman/Batman: Public Enemies” is based on the popular Jeph Loeb/Ed McGuinness comic series/graphic novel. Animation legend Bruce Timm (“Superman Doomsday,” “Green Lantern”) is executive producer. Michael Goguen (“Justice League: The New Frontier”) is supervising producer. Sam Liu (“The Batman”) is directing a script written by Stan Berkowitz (“Justice League: The New Frontier”).
In the film, United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite asteroid to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his “partner in crime,” Batman. Heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite – and recruit help – to stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the asteroid, and uncover Luthor’s devious plot to take command of far more than North America.
The movie reunites the lead voices of Superman, Batman and Lex Luthor from the landmark “Superman: The Animated Series” and “Batman: The Animated Series.” Tim Daly (“Private Practice”), Kevin Conroy (“Batman: The Animated Series,” “Justice League”) and Clancy Brown (“The Shawshank Redemption”) reprise their roles as Superman, Batman and Lex Luthor, respectively.
“Superman/Batman: Public Enemies - 2 Disc Special Edition” version will have more than three hours of incredible bonus features, including:
• Featurettes
“The Blackest Night: Inside the DC Comics Event”: Behind-the-scenes of BLACKEST NIGHT, the epic DC Super Hero event in which the dead shall rise.
“A Test of Minds”: Superman and Batman featurette with Jeph Loeb, giving viewers a fresh and revitalized look at the team-up of Superman and Batman working together despite their often competitive and challenging relationship.
“Dinner with DC: With Special Guest Kevin Conroy”: Reprising his role from “Batman: The Animated Series,” Kevin Conroy joins the crew for dinner to discuss their creative approach and what the Superman/Batman team-up means. The evening will be hosted by Voice Director Andrea Romano, Producer Bruce Timm and DC’s Gregory Noveck.
• Extended Sneak Peak at Next DCU Film
• Digital Copy Download
• Widescreen (1.78:1)
• Two Episodes of “Justice League Unlimited” hand-picked by animation legend Bruce Timm
“Superman/Batman: Public Enemies" Blu-ray versions will have more than three-and-a-half hours of bonus materials, including all the great extras from the 2-disc Special Edition as well as two additional episodes of “Justice League Unlimited” and two episodes from “Justice League,” both personally selected by fan-favorite Bruce Timm.
“Warner Premiere is excited to continue this successful partnership with DC Comics, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video to present feature-length PG-13 animated original films with the filmmaking and celebrity voice starpower of ‘Superman/Batman: Public Enemies,’” said Matt Bierman, Senior Vice President Production, Warner Premiere.
“Based on the past success of ‘Superman Doomsday’ and ‘Batman Gotham Knight,’ we know the pairing of the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight – pitted against both their DC Super Hero colleagues and the entire rogue’s gallery of DC villains – will offer fans the level of entertainment normally reserved for the big, summer blockbuster films,” said Amit Desai, WHV Vice President of Family, Animation & Partner Brands.
“This is the ultimate film for DC animation lovers featuring not only the cornerstone characters of comic book and Saturday morning heroes, but also returns the seminal voices of those characters – Tim Daly, Kevin Conroy and Clancy Brown – in a story that explores the Superman/Batman dynamic and allows Lex Luthor to shine in ultimate villainy,” said Gregory Noveck, Senior VP Creative Affairs, DC Comics.
About Warner Premiere
Warner Premiere is Warner Bros. Entertainment’s 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 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.
SUPERMAN, BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.
About Warner Bros. Animation
Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) has been producing award-winning original animation since 1930, when it released its first cartoon, “Sinkin' in the Bathtub.” Since then, WBA’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, WBA is highly respected for its creative and technical excellence, as well as for maintaining the studio’s rich cartoon heritage. WBA also oversees the creative use and production of animated programming based on classic cartoon characters from the Hanna-Barbera and DC Comics libraries. WBA 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, the HUMANITAS prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards.
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