SDCC '11: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns confirmed as a DC Animated film!

Fans of DC's ever growing animated film line up may get the surprise of their lives next year, as Warner Bros. and DC pretty much confirmed during the San Diego Comic Con that one of the most beloved Batman stories would be getting the toon treatment... As a two-parter even!

That's right, Frank Miller and Klaus Janson's The Dark Knight Returns is being adapted! The EPIC tale of an aged Bruce Wayne coming out of retirement and returning as Batman in a distant future is going to be made into DC's next animated film sometime in 2012. The Dark Knight Returns will most likely be released after the two animated movies slated for launch within the year, which are Justice League: Doom and Superman Vs. The Elite. Not much details were given on who will be voicing who, but good rumor and word is that legendary Batman: The Animated Series actors Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill are being considered for Batman and Joker again, and if that's true, things will be so much more AWESOME going for this movie.

Coincidentally, this will be Frank Miller's second Batman work adapted into an animated film, as Batman: Year One already saw its premiere held at the Comic Con and will see home video release later this October! For more details on the store, visit the source post over at Bleeding Cool!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

DC Reboot Update: Full look at "NEW" Superman in Action Comics #1

If there's anything to feel awkward about the forthcoming DC Reboot, this new reveal presented by DC Comics and the New York Post of the cover to Action Comics #1 probably takes the cake:

Ok, let's take a moment to ponder and analyze this entire cover pic.

It's the new look of Superman.

He's wearing a classic blue "S" symbol T-Shirt.

He has a short cape.

He's wearing a regular pair of jeans and shoes.

How the heck this got approved to usher in the DC Reboot is beyond me and most of the DC fanbase. While the focus in this book is being justified as a "Year One" concept for Supes, I'm not too sold on the "half-assed"Supes outfit. It looks too much like one of those T-Shirts you can buy off the department store, and all you need is a red towel and you're good to go... in an awkward sort of way.

Granted, the good news is that the book will be written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Rags Morales, but this "new look" of Superman does the opposite of making me excited about reading this book based on DC's iconic superhero. I know this version of Clark Kent is actually his "past self", when he was still learning to control his powers and didn't have the ability to fly yet, but why couldn't they take a different approach at tailoring his costume, let alone NOT give him a costume at all? I know they're taking a page out of Tom Welling and his portrayal of a younger Supes from Smallville, but this is just a downright silly look for the Man of Steel. Heck, it reminds me so much of a Super Friends episode where Superman regressed to a child again (due to Red Kryptonite) and Firestorm used his powers to make his costume fit his age at the time. When he finally turned back, you can just imagine how tight fitting and small his costume was, and that's the feeling I get from this new costume.  Well, one can only hope there's a good reason why Kal-El looks like this and why his marriage to Lois Lane had to go down south like Spider-Man's did a few years ago, but that's the repercussions of the DC Reboot for you. For more on the story, visit the source posts at the New York Post and Newsarama.

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

Batman: Year One trailer debuts!

With all the news and hype surrounding its impending release this fall, Batman: Year One is going to make fans of the Dark Knight very happy to know that their hopes for a faithful adaptation of Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli may have been answered. Via MTV, fans around the world can now watch the first official trailer to Batman: Year One!

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We get our first glimpse at Warner Bros. and DC Animated's latest (and possibly greatest) adaptation of one of the most beloved Batman stories ever told right here, and what I see is looking really good! For more info on the story, visit the source posts at Screen Rant and MTV! Can't wait to grab this baby for my collection!

Batman: Year One will be released in Blu-Ray, DVD, and digital download this October 18!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

First Look and Info: Batman: Year One!

As posted on Slash Film, Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation have released new info and pics of their next animated movie based on Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli's seminal Batman story, Batman: Year One!

The press release announced the voice cast, featuring the talents of Bryan Cranston (James Gordon), Ben McKenzie (Bruce Wayne/ Batman), Eliza Dushku (Selina Kyle/ Catwoman), and Katee Sackhoff (Sarah Essen), and two images were revealed, showing off Batman and Bruce Wayne in pivotal moments in the animated flick. Set to make its official debut on this year's Comic Con, fans get a sneak peek at this long awaited adaptation of Batman's inception, as well as one of the pivotal storylines that inspired Christopher Nolan's Batman films! I'm a longtime fan of the book, so it comes as no surprise that I'm totally psyched up for this once it comes out in home video! For more info, check out the source post over at Slash Film!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm