Series News
News on DC Universe Direct to Video Movies, DC Animated Series, DC Animated Shortfrom Series and related topics will be posted as well as information on new releases of past series. In most cases a link will accompany each headline back to the original article. News on the DCAU originates from animation and comic book related news sites, personal staff forums, blogs, or comic book conventions. Fans beware, in some cases, false news does get spread among the Internet.
Need to find older news or update information? Check out the Archives. For shows, shorts or movies that are no longer in active production such as Young Justice, all of the news about it is only located in the Young Justice section and not this news page. Also to note, for this news page, on the 15th and end of each month, I do delete older news if it has been revealed. For instance, if a May 5 news item reveals a new voice actor and role and the episode he actor guest stars in airs on May 10 then I will delete it on May 15 and the news item will only be on the show's news page and not this main news page.
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Classic Animation News
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July 29, 2023: "Batman Beyond: The Animated Series Classics Compendium - 25th Anniversary Edition" releases in March 2024. Contents include Batman Beyond (1999) #1 - 6, Batman Beyond (1999) #1 - 24 and Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker #1. WF Tweet
October 20, 2023: January solicits reveal the Batman Beyond: The Animated Series Classic Compendium - 25th Anniversary will release on March 5, 2024 and the trade paperback for Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Three releases on February 13, 2024. WF Article
November 30, 2023: A facsimile reprint edition for Batman Beyond #1 is set for January 9, 2024. It is $3.99 and there will be a $4.99 blank variant cover and $5.99 foil variant cover. WF Tweet
December 23, 2023: 1 hour, 48 minute interview with Dan Riba and Kevin Altieri talking about working on Batman: The Animated Series and Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. DCAU Review Discuss This League Vol.3
January 27, 2024: Front and back cover for trade paperback for Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Three released. WF Tweet
January 29, 2024: "Batman Beyond: The Animated Series Classics Compendium - 25th Anniversary Edition" first look posted. WF Article
February 7, 2024: 57:30 interview with Dynamic Music Partners about Batman Beyond for the 25th anniversary. Geek Cast Radio Article
February 13, 2024: Dark Claw Adventures #1 will be re=printed as part of DC's upcoming "DC Versus Marvel Omnibus" and "DC/Marvel: The Amalgam Age Omnibus" collections. They are set to release on August 6, 2024. WF Tweet
February 15, 2024: The Batman & Robin Adventures Omnibus will release on July 9, 2024 with a $75 MSRP. The hardcover collects The Batman & Robin Adventures #1-25, The Batman & Robin Adventures Annual #1-2, The Batman Adventures: The Lost Years #1-5, and The Batman & Robin Adventures: Sub-Zero #1, and more. Front cover also revealed. WF Article
February 27, 2024: Batman Beyond Blu-ray Steelbook series set coming to Walmart soon. Physical Media President Tweet
March 5, 2024: Batman Beyond Blu-ray Steelbook has released. It includes all 52 episodes, Return of the Joker, and two special features Nostalgia Tomorrow and Knight Immortal. WF Tweet
March 20, 2024: A Blu-ray release of The New Adventures of Batman tentatively set for June 25. Physical Media President Tweet
April 2, 2024: "Batman: The Animated Series - The Official Coloring Book" releases on October 8, 2024 from Insight Editions with more than 60 illustrations. Retail price is $19.99. WF Tweet
April 12, 2024: Cartoon Network Japan will air a seven-hour marathan Superman: The Animated Series on April 13 starting at 9 pm to celebrate the anniversary of Superman's first appearance in Action Comics #1 on April 18. PR Times Article
April 19, 2024: The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #7 releases on July 3, 2024 and features art by Puste in the style of Batman: The Animated Series. CBR Article
May 18, 2024: The Batman & Robin Adventures Omnibus final cover posted. WF Tweet
May 20, 2024: As part of the 85th anniversary theme, there will be a Batman: The Animated Series-themed variant cover by Simone Di Meo for Batman & Robin #12, on sale August. 14, 2024. WF Tweet
May 31, 2024: Unfinished opening credits in Justice League screener copy posted. WF Article
July 16, 2024: A Super Friends: The Complete Collection Blu-ray/DVD set releases on September 10, 2024. Screen-Connections Article
July 18, 2024: First look at front cover and spine of Super Friends: The Complete Collection Blu-ray/DVD set. Physical Media Tweet
August 3, 2024: A Superman Adventures Omnibus has appeared on Edelweiss with a June 17, 2025 release date and is listed as 896 pages. WDB Tweet
August 5, 2024: The Superman Adventures Omnibus will contain Superman Adventures #1-29 and Annual #1; Batman & Superman Adventures: World's Finest #1; and Superman Adventures Special: Misery In Space #1. WF Tweet
August 8, 2024: DC Finest: Harley Quinn - Birth of the Mirth collection releases in February 2025 for $39.99 and will contain The Batman: Adventures: Mad Love. WF Tweet
August 29, 2024: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm will be screened at AMC Theatres on September 20 as part of the 85th anniversary celebration of Batman. DC Film News Tweet
August 30, 2024: Interview with Open the Portal's David Braun and Aron Fromm about the Rick and Morty: The Anime promo inspired by the Batman: The Animated Series opening. AWN Article
September 20, 2024: DC Finest: Harley Quinn - Birth of the Mirth collection releases on February 18, 2025 for $39.99. WF Article
September 20, 2024: The Batman & Scooby Doo Mysteries #12 releases on December 4 and involves Phantasm. WF Article
November 29, 2024: Preview pages for The Batman & Scooby Doo Mysteries #12. AIPT Article
Figure Line News
July 20, 2023: Mezco booth at Comic-Con reveals it plans to release a box set of figures based on Batman, Robin, Joker, Catwoman, and Two-Face from Batman: The Animated Series. A Batmobile is in the works, too. CHR Tweet
December 15, 2023: McFarlane Wave 2 Build-a-Figure features Batman with ZVF Headpiece from Blind as a Bat, Riddler, Joker with his jacket and hat, and Riddler from Batman: The Animated Series. The build-a-figure is Lock-Up. It is a Target exclusive and releases on January 26, 2024. McFarlane Toys Tweet
December 16, 2023: Mondo previews Bane for the Batman: The Animated Series 1/6 vinyl series. It will release in 2024. CHR Tweet
December 19, 2023: McFarlane Toys will release Batman, Robin, Riddler, Jim Gordon, Joker, and Batgirl figures inspired by The New Adventures of Batman. ComicBook Article
December 22, 2023: Mezco Toyz announces its 5-Points Batman: The Animated Series 4 pack and Batmobile are up for pre-order and will release between June and August 2024. Mezco Toyz Tweet
December 22, 2023: Reportedly McFarlane Toys is going to release a line based on The New Batman Adventures and Wave 1 is Batman, Batgirl, Killer Croc & Baby Doll, and Two-Face. Toy News International Tweet
January 12, 2024: McFarlane Toys The New Batman Adventures Wave 1 pre-orders begin January 16, 2024. McFarlane Toys Tweet
January 16, 2024: McFarlane Toys The New Batman Adventures Wave 1 include a framed reproduction animation cel with a model sheet on the back. McFarlane Toys Tweet
January 25, 2024: McFarlane Toys Jokermobile from "Joker's Wild" leaked. CHR Tweet
February 24, 2024: Mezco posts first look at One:12 Batman: The Animated Series Batman figure. Mezco Tweet
February 24, 2024: Mezco posts first look at One:12 Batman: The Animated Series Joker figure. Mezco Tweet
March 2, 2024: McFarlane Toys will release a Bruce Wayne, Batman Beyond, and Ace set. CHR Tweet
March 7, 2024: LEGO reveals a 4,210 piece set #76271 Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City. It is not flat mosiac but utilizing three dimensions like a few past releases. It comes out on April 1 for LEGO insiders and April 4 for all with a $299.99 msrp. Brick Fanatics Article
March 29, 2024: Tease of McFarlane Toys Jokermobile and it releases at Target soon. McFarlane Toys Tweet
March 30, 2024: McFarlane Toys Jokermobile previewed at Wonder Con. It comes out in summer 2024. preternia Tweet
March 30, 2024: McFarlane Toys upcoming set of Batman HARDAC Robot, Poison Ivy, Phantasm, Bane, and Bruce Wayne previewed at Wonder Con. It comes out in summer 2024. preternia Tweet
April 4, 2024: McFarlane Toys Jokermobile is now on pre-order at Target. McFarlane Toys Tweet
April 4, 2024: More looks at the McFarlane Toys Jokermobile. preternia Tweet
April 9, 2024: Listing for McFarlane Toys Batman Beyond figures reveal they will be San Diego Comic Con exclusives on their gold label. CHR Tweet
April 16, 2024: Batman: The Animated Series Mondo Noir 1/6 scale figures for Batman, Joker, and Mr. Freeze releases in early June 2024. preternia Tweet
April 22, 2024: Two versions of the Mondo Bane 1/6 figure is on sale tomorrow on the Mondo Shop website. Regular version is $220 and the timed edition with exclusive torso and accessories is $245 (until April 29 Noon CT). CHR Tweet
April 25, 2024: LEGO will release a 435 piece Batmobile based the one in Batman: The Animated Series. It releases On June 1 for $59.99. Brick Fanatics Article
May 16, 2024: McFarlane Toys is rumored to re-relase the "Legends of The Dark Night" 3 pack later this year. CHR Tweet
May 20, 2024: McFarlane Toys is rumored to re-relase the "Girls Night Out" 3 pack later this year or next. CHR Tweet
May 30, 2024: Pre-orders for McFarlane Toys The New Batman Adventures Wave 2 starts June 5. It has Nightwing, Catwoman, Bane, and Joker with Bud and Lou. TNI Article
May 31, 2024: McFarlane Toys will release a Batman Beyond Batmobile in Fall 2024. TNI Article
June 3, 2024: McFarlane Toys listings reveals Build-A-Figure sets for Lightning Strike Batman, Christmas with the Joker, Batgirl, and Two-Face each are in the works. CHR Tweet
June 12, 2024: McFarlane Toys's Build-a-Figure Bruce Wayne reportedly goes on sale through Target on June 14. CHR Tweet
June 13, 2024: McFarlane Toys's Batman: The Animated Series Batmobile reportedly goes on sale through Target on June 14. CHR Tweet
June 18, 2024: Mattel Creations will release a Hot Wheels 6-Pack of Batmobiles celebrating the 85th Anniversary of Batman, including a Batman The Animated Series Batmobile and mini Batman Figure. The set will be available for $50 and release on July 25 at noon. CHR Tweet
June 22, 2024: McFarlane Toys rumored to be re-releasing Anti-Fire Suit Batman, Firefly, and The Creeper. CHR Tweet
June 22, 2024: Hallmark will release a Batman The Animated Series Joker ornament as part of their 2024 Keepsake Collection. It is tentatively set to release online and in Hallmark stores on July 13. CHR Tweet
July 6, 2024: McFarlane Toys confirms the Batman Beyond Bruce Wayne & Ace 6" scale Gold Label 2 pack will be available exclusively during SDCC later this July. McFarlane Toys Tweet
July 9, 2024: Leaked image of McFarlane Toys Batman Beyond Gold Label figure posted. Toy News International Tweet
July 9, 2024: McFarlane Toys rumored to be re-releasing The New Batman Adventures Scarecrow and Riddler, Red Hood with Batman Adventures Continue comic, and Blue and Gray Batman. CHR Tweet
July 18, 2024: Photographs of McFarlane Toys Batman Beyond Gold Label figures. CHR Tweet
July 25, 2024: Photograph of Mondo's Batman Beyond 1/6 collection figure. A lot of accessories will be included. CHR Tweet
July 25, 2024: Photograph of Mondo's Batman: The Animated Series' Poison Ivy, Clayface, and Scarecrow 1/6 collection figures. Toy News International Article
July 26, 2024: McFarlane Toys previewed a Batwing re-release and Maxie Zeus build-a-figure set with Two-Face, Christmas with The Joker, Batgirl, and Lightning Strike Variant Batman. They release in Fall 2024. CHR Tweet
July 27, 2024: Mezco's Batman The Animated Series Series 2 will be Two-Face, Harley Quinn, Mr. Freeze and a take on Kenner's "Sky-Dive" Batman. CHR Tweet
July 29, 2024: McFarlane Toys' Batman, Mutant Leader & Robin (Legends of The Dark Night) Gold Label 3 pack pre-order launches July 31 through Best Buy. McFarlane Toys Tweet
July 30, 2024: Todd McFarlane previews Legends of The Dark Night 3 pack. McFarlane Toys Tweet
July 30, 2024: McFarlane Toys teases Batman Beyond 6 inch scale Gold Label figure is coming soon. McFarlane Toys Tweet
August 9, 2024: The Mondo Batman: The Animated Series 1/6 Scale Batman reissue is up for preorder at Big Bad Toy Store. preternia Tweet
August 19, 2024: McFarlane Toys' Batman Beyond 6 inch scale Gold Label figure will have a swappable Terry McGinnis head and accessories that homage the original Hasbro release. CHR Tweet
August 24, 2024: McFarlane Toys' Batman Beyond 6 inch scale Gold Label figure is now on sale in-store at select retailers. McFarlane Toys Tweet
August 24, 2024: McFarlane Toys' The New Batman Adventures figures were used in a variant cover for Nightwing #120 out November 17, 2024. WF Tweet
August 26, 2024: Mondo will release a Poison Ivy 1/6 scale figure based on her Batman: The Animated Series incarnation on August 27 at 12 pm Central at Mondoshop.com. The Timed Edition figure ends September 3 at 12 pm Central. Ivy comes with swappable portraits and hands, the Wild Thorny Rose, and Demetrite spray. The deluxe Timed Edition will have additional portraits and her children from "House and Garden". Limit is two per customer. Estimated shipping is January 2024. Regular Edition costs $195 and Timed Edition costs $210. She was designed, sculpted, and painted by Tom Rozejowski, additional sculpting was by Alex Brewer, art direction by Hector Arce, packaging art by Danny Haas, packaging design by Jordan Christianson, and photography by Posable Productions. A limited edition repro of the Batman: Harley and Ivy #1 cover will also go on sale on August 27. 190 in total. It is a Giclee print on archival paper. It measures 12" by 16", printed by Static Medium, costs $40, and estimated shipping is November 2024. Mondo Shop Blog
August 28, 2024: McFarlane Toys Girls' Nite Out (Poison Ivy from The New Batman Adventures and Supergirl and Livewire from Superman: The Animated Series) pre-orders have started on Amazon. McFarlane Toys Tweet
August 28, 2024: Pop Mart's Batman 85th anniversary line includes a figure based on Batman. CBR Article
August 29, 2024: McFarlane Toys Maxie Zeus Build-A-Figure wave (Lightning Strike Batman, Batgirl, Christmas Joker, and Two-Face), Batman: The Animated Series Batwing, and Batman: The Animated Series 1:3 Batman Cowl will be released in the fall through tomorrow's Target Fall Geek Out 2024. TNI Article
October 15, 2024: McFarlane Toys The New Batman Adventures Wave 3 (Firefly, Anti-Fire Suit Batman, and The Creeper) are available for pre-order today. McFarlane Toys Tweet
October 17, 2024: McFarlane Toys Batman Beyond Gold Label reported to be in stock at Target locations. mcucollector24 instagram
October 17, 2024: Photos of the Mondo Scarecrow figure from New York Comic Con posted. CHR Tweet
October 18, 2024: Mondo will release a Scarecrow 1/6 scale figure based on his Batman: The Animated Series incarnation on October 31. The Timed Edition figure comes with a Joker rat. Geek.Dad.Life YouTube, 16:22 mark
October 18, 2024: Photos of the Mezco Series 2 Batman: The Animated Series figures from New York Comic Con posted. TanookiKuribo Tweet
October 19, 2024: McFarlane Toys Bruce Wayne Build-A-Figure set comes out in Spring 2025 at Target. CHR Tweet
October 30, 2024: Information on the Mondo Scarecrow release. the 1/6 scale figure comes with swappable portraits and hands and a pocket watch. It is designed and sculpted by Alex Brewer, paint by Tom Rozejowski, packaging art by Danny Haas, packaging design by Jordan Christianson, and photography by Posable Productions. The Limited Edition only has 1000 units and features exclusive extras including additional portraits and the Joker Rat from "Dreams in Darkness." Pre-order starts October 31 at noon CT at Mondoshop.com. Limited to two per customer. Estimated shipping is January 2025. Limited edition is $210 and the regular edition is $195. Mondo Blog
November 2, 2024: McFarlane Toys will reissue Red Hood from the Batman: The Adventures Continue line as part of a Page Punchers promotion. Pre-order starts November 8. McFarlane Toys Tweet
November 4, 2024: Mondo teases a 1/6 scale Batman Beyond figure. Mondo Tweet
November 7, 2024: Mondo's 1/6 scale Batman Beyond figure is restricted to 1000 units. Pre-order starts November 8 at noon Central Time at the Mondo Shop website. The price is $225. Estimated shipping is April 2025. It comes with swappable portraits, hands, Batarangs, rocket boot attachments, wings, a Freeze Gun and an Eggbaby. Concept deisgn was by Joe Allard, sculpt by Alex Brewer, paint by Mara Ancheta, packaging art by Danny Haas, packaging design by Jordan Christianson, and photography by Posable Productions. Mondo News Article
November 12, 2024: McFarlane Toys pre-order for The New Batman Adventures Riddler starts November 22. McFarlane Toys Tweet
November 12, 2024: McFarlane Toys pre-order for The New Batman Adventures Scarecrow starts November 22. McFarlane Toys Tweet
November 12, 2024: McFarlane Toys pre-order for The New Batman Adventures inspired Blue/Grey Batman starts November 22. McFarlane Toys Tweet
November 14, 2024: Mezco Batman: The Animated Series Batcyle preorders starts November 15. Mezco Toys Tweet
November 15, 2024: Mezco Batman: The Animated Series Batcyle, Series 2, and deluxe set of both will ship between June and August 2025. Mezco Toys Tweet
November 15, 2024: First look at Mondo's Clayface 1/6 figure. It is on display at Designer Con. It will go on pre-order in early 2025. In Pursuit of Toys Tweet
November 26, 2024: McFarlane Toys' Batman: The Animated Series Batwing is back for pre-order at Target. McFarlane Toys Tweet
November 26, 2024: An upcoming The New Batman Adventures set from McFarlane Toys will be Etrigan, Mr. Freeze, a silver painted Batman, and a chase Batman that homages Kenner's Detective Batman. CHR Tweet
General News
August 10, 2021: Reportedly Warner Bros. is contemplating a Nightwing animated series with Loren Lester and Bruce Timm. Fandom Spotlite YouTube 34:58 mark
December 4, 2021: Kevin Conroy and John Glover revealed they are attached to an audio drama that continues Batman: The Animated Series. Alan Burnett is developing it and Danny Elfman will write the theme. THR Article
December 6, 2021: Kevin Conroy recorded ADR. Kevin Conroy Tweet
December 9, 2021: George Newbern is recording a Justice League project in February 2022 that might be streaming on HBO Max. Streamily YouTube, 25:00 mark
March 11, 2023: In reponse to a call for more Wonder Woman in animation, James Gunn agreed and replied he's working on it. James Gunn Tweet
March 25, 2023: James Gunn confirms he's been working on trying to get a Wonder Woman animated series up and running ever since he started his new position. James Gunn Tweet
July 21, 2023: Jeff Wamester has two unannounced DC projects. IGN YouTube
July 26, 2023: Paul Dini and Alan Burnett have an unannounced project. Batman TAS Podcast, 49:45
November 28, 2023: Dynamic Music Partners will make an announcement through World's Finest on December 1. Kristopher Carter Tweet
December 1, 2023: Dynamic Music Partners will release the first volume of a Batman Beyond digital soundtrack with 95 tracks from season one on December 8. It features never-before-released music. WF Article
March 14, 2024: Interview with Mike Carlin. Hall of Justice Podcast Episode 373
March 21, 2024: Interview with Mike Carlin continues. Hall of Justice Episode 374
April 17, 2024: Interview with James Tucker. BlkWmnAnimator YouTube
May 3, 2024: Dynamic Music Partners will release the third volume of a Teen Titans digital soundtrack with 99 tracks from season three on May 10. Kristopher Carter Tweet
May 21, 2024: Jake Wyatt has some other projects coming up. Some are in line with My Adventures With Superman but there's one that's "very different" and "left field" coming soon. Multiverse of Color YouTube, 1:20:43 mark
September 5, 2024: Dynamic Music Partners will release a digital soundtrack on September 20. Kristopher Carter Tweet
September 13, 2024: Dynamic Music Partners will release a digital soundtrack Batman Beyond Original Soundtrack - Vol. 2 on September 20. There will be 98 tracks. A printable list will be emailed to those signed up to their mailing list. Cover revealed. Kristopher Carter Tweet
September 19, 2024: Track list for Batman Beyond Original Soundtrack - Vol. 2 posted. Film Music Reporter Article
October 11, 2024: Warner Bros Animaton is hiring for directors and story artists to work on a DC anime style action-comedy series aimed for kids. The positions start January/February 2025. CN Studios Recruiting Tweet
November 13, 2024: Interview with Jim Krieg. The Podtower YouTube
November 29, 2024: Dynamic Music Partners will release a digital soundtrack Justice League Unlimited Original Soundtrack - Vol. 1 on December 6. There will be 98 tracks, all released for the first time. A printable list will be emailed to those signed up to their mailing list. Kris Carter Tweet
December 4, 2024: Official press release for Justice League Unlimited Original Soundtrack - Vol. 1. WF Article
DC Universe Movie, DC Animated Movie, and DC Universe Theatrical News
September 25, 2020: J.M. DeMatteis reveals he recently got a call about potentially writing another animated movie from Warner Bros but it's not a done deal yet. Meanwhile Back on the Podcast Ep. 55, 1:49:20-1:49:25
December 6, 2020: Bruce Timm, Jeremy Adams, and James Tucker swapped emails and came up with a lot more 70s ideas and they have a sequel in mind that would be even more 70s. CCXP Day 3 Panel, before 6:15:56 mark
June 9, 2022: Jensen Ackles reveals he spent three and a half hours doing voice recording the day before on June 8. Late Night with Seth Meyers YouTube 1:58 mark
July 25, 2022: Reportedly a sequel to Justice Society: World War II is in early development. CBR Article
February 1, 2023: Butch Lukic teases we will see the full force of the Justice League in the next couple of DTV movies over the next 2 to 3 years. CBR Article
July 18, 2023: Warner Home Entertainment teases the 2024 line-up will be revealed this week. WBHE Tweet
July 21, 2023: Butch Lukic teases many more characters will be appearing. IGN YouTube
July 21, 2023: Butch Lukic confirms two movies are done and a third is still being worked on. He also reveals they almost got Al Pacino for a voice role in the past. Rama's Screen YouTube
July 21, 2023: 2024 slate announced at Comic-Con are Crisis on Infinite Earths and Watchmen. Holy Plot Media Tweet
July 21, 2023: Butch Lukic acknowledges future movies will focus on the Bat-family. CBR Tweet
July 25, 2023: Butch Lukic reveals there was talk of a Kingdom Come DTV before the regime change with James Gunn and Peter Safran. Screen Rant YouTube
July 28, 2023: Summary of comments from San Diego Comic-Con. DC Blog
July 31, 2023: James Gunn confirms the upcoming new live action DC Universe canon will have theatrical animated projects, too. Threads James Gunn reply
February 20, 2024: Five months ago, production designer Yuhki Demers and writer/director Patrick Harpin went to WB Pictures and DC and pitched a Batman Beyond animated movie. They warned the duo there was absolutely no way they would do one. The outline was pitched and the "never" turned into a "maybe" then they pitched their way to James Gunn. Three concepts of Batman chased by Inque, Batman in an alley, and Batman on a roof posted. Yuhki Demers instagram
February 22, 2024: A movie adaptation of Jurassic League produced by James Gunn and Peter Safran is rumored to be in development. Reddit DCU Leaks
July 16, 2024: A Batman 85th Anniversary Collection set releases on September 10, 2024. Screen-Connections Article
July 22, 2024: Jim Krieg confirms there are more "pre-James Gunn" direct-to-video movies rolling out. The Film Reelists, 1:30:34 mark
November 15, 2024: Batman: Knightfall Part 1 is rumored to be part of a trilogy with actors from on and off screen, including Anson Mount and Pablo Schreiber. SupermanOnFilm Tweet
November 17, 2024: The Entertainment Identifier Registry has an entry for a Batman: Knightfall Part 1 movie directed by Jeff Wamester. DCULeaks reddit
November 23, 2024: The Authority is rumored to be reworked into an animated movie. Apocalyptic Horseman Tweet
December 3, 2024: Interview with Jim Krieg. Atomic Geekdom Article
DC Showcase News
July 24, 2023: Jim Krieg and Butch Lukic wanted to use the DC Showcase shorts to tour the DC Universe but then no more were greenlit after Constantine. 4GQTV YouTube
February 11, 2024: Matthew Bordenave posts story boards from DC Showcase Blue Beetle. Matthew Bordenave Tweet
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths News
November 19, 2021: Kevin Riepl starts work on a new DC animated project. Kevin Riepl Tweet
December 1, 2021: Allegedly, there is an animated trilogy in development adapting Crisis on Infinite Earths to be announced officially in 2022 and released in 2023 and 2024. All DC animated universes are expected to be a part of it. Matias Lertora Tweet
July 21, 2023: Crisis on Infinite Earths announced for 2024. Holy Plot Media Tweet
July 21, 2023: Logo shown at Justice League: Warworld panel. Neil Vagg Tweet
September 1, 2023: Mike Milo is a director and worked on three parts. DCAUR Tweet
October 25, 2023: 4K/Blu-ray release date for Part One is reportedly January 9, 2024. TheDiscFather Tweet
October 25, 2023: 4K/Blu-ray release date for Part One is January 24, 2024 on Amazon France listing. Jeff Wamester listed as director and the run time is 1 hour, 33 minutes. DCAUR Tweet
November 11, 2023: 4K/Blu-ray cover for Part One posted. Dcu Updates Tweet
November 14, 2023: BBFC listed for Part One posted. "Flash and his superhero allies face a multiversal threat powerful enough to erase all realities from existence." Content includes fantasy violence, mass destruction from an antimatter wave, mild language, brief bloody image of character struck by debris, and a character's severed head is mounted on a wall. Run time listed is 88 minutes, 56 seconds. A special feature is 9 minutes, 14 seconds. DCAUR Tweet
November 22, 2023: 43 second Official Trilogy Trailer released. WBE YouTube
November 28, 2023: Part One is rated PG-13 for some violence and brief strong language. DCAUR Tweet
December 4, 2023: 1:38 trailer released. WF YouTube
December 4, 2023: 2:06 clip released. IGN YouTube
December 4, 2023: Part One releases on Digital on January 9, then the physical release is on January 23. The 4K is in limited edition Steelbook packaging. Cast is Darren Criss as Superman & Earth-2 Superman, Stana Katic as Wonder Woman & Superwoman, Jensen Ackles as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Matt Bomer as The Flash/Barry Allen, Meg Donnelly as Supergirl & Harbinger, Jimmi Simpson as Green Arrow, Zachary Quinto as Lex Luthor, Jonathan Adams as Monitor, Ike Amadi as J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manhunter, Amazing Man & Ivo, Geoffrey Arend as Psycho Pirate & Hawkman, Zack Callison as Dick Grayson/Robin, Alexandra Daddario as Lois Lane, Alastair Duncan as Alfred, Matt Lanter as Blue Beetle & Ultraman, Ato Essandoh as Mr Terrific, Cynthia Hamidi as Dawnstar, Aldis Hodge as John Stewart/Green Lantern & Power Ring, Erika Ishii as Doctor Light/Dr. Hoshi & Huntress, David Kaye as The Question, Ashleigh LaThrop as Iris West, Liam Mcintyre as Aquaman & Johnny Quick, Nolan North as Hal Jordan, Amazo & Homeless Man, Lou Diamond Phillips as The Spectre & Owlman, Keesha Sharp as Vixen and Harry Shum Jr. as Brainiac 5. Part One is produced by Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau, executive produced by Butch Lukic, Sam Register, and Michael Uslan, directed by Jeff Wamester, a script by Jim Krieg, and casting and voice direction is by Wes Gleason. Special features are two featurettes. "Crisis Prime(r)" will have "the filmmakers reveal in detail their intricate plan to create a comprehensive animated universe across seven films, concluding with the events of the three-part adaptation Justice League Crisis on Infinite Earths" and "The Selfless Speedster" explored Flash's role in the Crisis on Infinite Earths comic series, adapting him into animation and the vocal performance. There will be a digital exclusive special feature "Silent Treatment" which is a clip from Part Two. Part Two and Part Three will release later in 2024. IGN Article
December 5, 2023: Press release posted. First look at covers for 4K and Blu-ray. Rating confirmed to be PG for action/violence throughout and brief language. Run time is 92 minutes, 39 seconds. WF Article
December 5, 2023: First look at Steelbook exterior and interior. DCanimado Tweet
December 16, 2023: Digital soundtrack releases on January 9, 2024. Composer is Kevin Riepl. Film Music Reporter Article
January 2, 2024: One week promo posted. WBHE instagram
January 6, 2024: Four stills posted. WF Tweet
January 8, 2024: IGN has a 1:40 clip. IGN YouTube
January 8, 2024: Screenrant posts a 3:43 clip. Screen Rant YouTube
January 8, 2024: Comic Book posts a 0:44 clip "Not Convinced". Comic Book Article
January 8, 2024: Four stills posted. WF Tweet
January 9, 2024: 4:28 clip "Secret Superhero Club" posted on DC website. DCAUR Tweet
January 9, 2024: Kevin Riepl finished music for Part Three. Kevin Riepl instagram
January 16, 2024: Part Two is rated PG-13 for violence, some disturbing images and thematic elements. DCAUR Tweet
January 17, 2024: 13 second Part Two teaser posted. A first look releases on January 18. WBHomeEnt Tweet
January 17, 2024: 9:55 opening sequence of Part One posted. Warner Bros. Entertainment YouTube
January 18, 2024: 43 second first look at Part Two posted. Warner Bros. Entertainment Twitter
January 18, 2024: Interview with Butch Lukic, Jim Krieg and Jeff Wamester. The initial plan was to slow build up but the executives wanted Crisis and after some talks, they only had 10 movies to do it. Supergirl has a bigger role in Part 2. Krieg and Lukic hint at 1 or 2 cameos from other animated universes in Part Two and more in Part Three. It was something discussed from the start but there was the challenge of animation styles clashing. CBM Article
January 19, 2024: Interview with Butch Lukic, Jim Krieg and Jeff Wamester about adapting Crisis, cutting content for time, and planting easter eggs in earlier movies. Krieg's main inspiration was Slaughterhouse-Five. Coming Soon Article
January 19, 2024: 5:07 clip "The Justice League" posted. Warner Bros. Entertainment YouTube
January 20, 2024: 5:30 clip "Special Day" posted. Warner Bros. Entertainment YouTube
January 20, 2024: Still of the Bat-Family in Part Two posted. World's Finest Twitter
January 23, 2024: Interview with Nolan North. CBM Article
January 23, 2024: Background painting for defense tower in Part One. Bill Dunn instagram
January 24, 2024: Background painting for hotel bedroom in Part One. Bill Dunn instagram
January 24, 2024: Character designs for Captain Marvel Jr., Guy Gardner, Thunderer, Blue Devil, Firehawk, Celsius, and Negative Woman posted. Dusty Abell instagram
January 25, 2024: Kevin Riepl posts thoughts on Part One soundtrack. Kevin Riepl Twitter
January 25, 2024: Character designs for Blackhawk, Mera, Creeper, Challengers of the Unknown, Starman, and Dove posted. Dusty Abell instagram
January 25, 2024: Background painting for Cosmic Treadmill in Part One. Bill Dunn instagram
January 26, 2024: Background painting for Earth-3 in Part One. Bill Dunn instagram
January 26, 2024: Character designs for Red Tornado, Phantom Lady, Aqualad, Dollman, Peacemaker, and Doctor Midnite posted. Dusty Abell instagram
January 26, 2024: The Selfless Speedster special feature posted. Warner Bros. Entertainment YouTube
January 30, 2024: Reportedly, the late Kevin Conroy posthumously reprises Batman, from Batman: The Animated Series, in Part Three. IGN Article
February 2, 2024: Interview with Jim Krieg. Krieg wrote all three parts during the pandemic. Hall of Justice Episode 368
February 2, 2024: Part Two has a tentative release of April 23, 2024 on 4K Steelbook and Blu-ray. Physical Media President Tweet
February 5, 2024: Interview with Kevin Riepl. For Part One, he reused his Wonder Woman theme from Justice Society: World War II, the Green Lantern theme from Green Lantern: Beware My Power, and his Constantine theme. Riepl confirms Constantine appeared in Part One. He went with a full orchestra to create longer melodies and longer themes. The Crisis theme is more of a super-hero theme. The Anti-Matter and Barry themes were very slow to create sense of a world being engulfed. There were 19 themes in Part One. Due to the story going back and forth, he wanted to use attach musical elements to in part help the audience. Barry's theme coincidentally molded into the beginning of the Crisis theme. The first two to three notes are the first three notes of Barry's theme, mainly starting with Barry's six-note motif then pedals on one note, and that eventually grows into the Crisis them then it blends in on one cue. It was accidental on Riepl's part. To highlight the lonliness of Barry's theme , he used really high harmonic strings in his melody especially in the scene with Spectre. Towards the end of Part One, he leaned into Supergirl's theme from Legion of SuperHeroes but he stayed away from individual themes for the ending to help convey the scope of the calamity going on. Musique Fantastique Article
February 10, 2024: Interview with Nolan North. Retro Cool Nerd YouTube
February 19, 2024: As part of IGN Fan Fest, there will be a new look at Part 2. Jensen Ackles will be a guest as well. IGN Article
February 20, 2024: 1:51 trailer for Part Two released. Front cover revealed at the end. Warner Bros. Enterntainment YouTube
February 20, 2024: 4K Steelbook and Blu-ray for Part Two release on April 23. First look at 4K front and back cover and interior. Physical Media President Tweet
February 20, 2024: Part Two clip featuring Batman vs. a Shadow Demon posted. Part Two's digital release is April 23. Logline included. Produced by Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau, executive produced by Butch Lukic, Sam Register, and Michael Uslan, directed by Jeff Wamester, the script is by Jim Krieg, and casting and voice direction is by Wes Gleason. IGN Article
February 21, 2024: Part Two press release posted. The 4K, Blu-ray and Digital all release on April 23. Cast is Jensen Ackles as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Darren Criss as Superman & Earth-2 Superman, Meg Donnelly as Supergirl and Harbinger, Stana Katic as Wonder Woman and Superwoman, Jonathan Adams as Monitor, Gideon Adlon as Batgirl, Geoffrey Arend as Psycho Pirate/Charles Halstead and Hawkman, Troy Baker as Joker, Zach Callison as Robin, Darin De Paul as Solovar, Ato Essandoh as Mr. Terrific and Anti-Monitor, Keith Ferguson as Dr. Fate and Atomic Knight, Will Friedle as Batman Beyond and Kamandi, Jennifer Hale as Alura and Hippolyta, Aldis Hodge as John Stewart, Jamie Gray Hyder as Hawkgirl, Erika Ishii as Doctor Light/Dr. Hoshi and Huntress, David Kaye as The Question and Satellite, Matt Lanter as Blue Beetle, Liam McIntyre as Aquaman, Lou Diamond Phillips as Spectre, Matt Ryan as Constantine, Keesha Sharp as Vixen, Harry Shum Jr. as Brainiac 5, and Jimmi Simpson as Green Arrow. Special features are Voices in Crisis, The Bat-Family of the Multiverse, and a Justice League Crisis on Infinite Earths-Part Three Sneak Peek. Run time is 95 minutes. Rated PG-13 for violence, some disturbing images, and thematic elements. WF Article
February 27, 2024: Front and back covers for 4K and Blu-ray posted. WF Tweet
February 29, 2024: Reportedly in Part 3, the cast includes Kevin Conroy as Batman, Mark Hamill as Joker, Corey Stoll taking over Lex Luthor from Zachary Quinto, Brian Bloom as Adam Strange and Sidewinter, Elysia Rotaru as Black Canary, Armen Taylor as Jay Garrick, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, as Dr. Beth Chapel and Cheetah, Dean Winters as Captain Storm, Jason Spisak as Blue Lantern Razer and Hayseed, Brett Dalton as Bat Lash and Captain Atom, Ashly Burch as Nightshade and Queen Mera, and Katee Sackhoff as Poison Ivy. IGN Article
March 5, 2024: BBFC listing for Part 2 mentions a violent scene entailing a concealed stabbing with a pitchfork with bloody aftermath detail, blood spirts in fight scenes, murdered dead bodies hanging from a roof, people drowning at sea while under a spell, child domestic abuse, a teenager being beaten by bullies who is refused help from teachers, and an implication of a teenager exposing himself to his class while under the influnece of superpowers. DCAUR Tweet
March 16, 2024: Part Three reportedly has a July 2024 release date for 4K, Blu-ray, and Steelbook. Physical Media President Tweet
March 22, 2024: Part One streams on Max on April 22. Animation on Max Tweet
April 17, 2024: 4 stills for Part 2 released. WF Tweet
April 18, 2024: Soundtrack for Part 2 releases digitally on April 23 from Gardener Recordings. WF Tweet
April 22, 2024: 33 second promo for Part 2 released. WBHE Tweet
April 23, 2024: 34 second promo for Part 2 released. WBHE Tweet
April 23, 2024: 6:26 extended preview of Part 2 released. WBHE YouTube
April 25, 2024: Interview with Jim Krieg about Part 2. They already knew about the backstory in this movie when they were making Legion of Super-Heroes. Expanding more on just a Shadow Demon possessing Supergirl like in the comic was important because she has to be culpable and go through some bad stuff. Monitor is a just person, a scientist then this person comes along and affects him. He's like Galactus, beyond knowing, but eons ago he used to be a living person like us. His humanity/his emotions is/are reawakened in a sense. Krieg wanted to be put more Robins but Butch Lukic hates the Nightwing suits of that era and didn't want them in the the movie. Batman's thing is the Bat-Family are people he could care about if he could manage himself. There was a lot to strip a lot out in general. When it comes to Batman Beyond or others, sometimes they're just cameos. There is a lot to cover and a lot of pipe laying in Part 2. On a scale of 1-10, Part 3 is a 5 when it comes to being like the comic in that it has the shape and tone of the comic but is not scene for scene or action for action. There are surprises. They're not retelling same story in 1985 in 2024. -Why Charles is a psychopath, why his powers affect him, what his mania is and why he can't overcome it was important to explain. -The turning point learning it was a being, not a natural thing. There are things from all the past movies and shorts, lot of pieces of connective tissue that seemed like nothing then but now have meaning. Hall of Justice Podcast Episode 379
April 28, 2024: Allegedly, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Chapter 2 was going to tie into Crisis on Infinite Earths, but the game being delayed scrapped that. It was more on the game's end than the movie, and somehow a character from the movie would've appeared in the game. SuicideSquadGaming Reddit
April 30, 2024: 30 second teaser of Part 3 released. WF YouTube
May 5, 2024: Front cover for Part 3 posted. DCverso1 Tweet
May 7, 2024: Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part Two's "Voices in Crisis" featurette officially posted. WBHE YouTube
May 7, 2024: Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part Three press release posted. The digital release is on July 16, 2024 and physical media releases on July 23. Part 3 marks the end to the Tomorrowverse story arc. Cast includes Jensen Ackles as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Darren Criss as Superman & Earth-2 Superman, Aldis Hodge as Green Lantern/John Stewart, Meg Donnelly as Supergirl/Harbinger, Stana Katic as Earth-2 Wonder Woman, Corey Stoll as Lex Luthor, Gideon Adlon as Batgirl, Ike Amadi as Martian Manhunter/J'Onn J'Onzz, Geoffrey Arend as Psycho Pirate/Charles Halstead, Troy Baker as The Joker and Spider Guild Lantern, Brian Bloom as Adam Strange and Sidewinder, Matt Bomer as The Flash, Ashly Burch as Nightshade and Queen Mera, Zach Callison as Earth-2 Robin and Robin/Damian Wayne, Kevin Conroy as Earth-12 Batman, Alexandra Daddario as Lois Lane, Brett Dalton as Bat Lash and Captain Atom, John Dimaggio as Lobo, Ato Essandoh as Mr. Terrific, Keith Ferguson as Doctor Fate and Two-Face, Will Friedle as Batman Beyond and Kamandi, Jennifer Hale as Hippolyta and Green Lantern Aya, Mark Hamill as Earth-12 The Joker, Jamie Gray Hyder as Hawkgirl and Young Diana, Erika Ishii as Doctor Light/Dr. Hoshi and Huntress, David Kaye as The Question and Cardonian Lantern, Matt Lanter as Blue Beetle, Liam McIntryre as Aquaman, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams as Dr. Beth Chapel and The Cheetah, Lou Diamond Phillips as The Spectre, Elysia Rotaru as Black Canary and Black Canary II, Matt Ryan as Constantine, Katee Sackhoff as Poison Ivy, Keesha Sharp as Vixen, Jimmi Simpson as Green Arrow, Jason Spisak as Blue Lantern Razer and Hayseed, Armen Taylor as The Flash/Jay Garrick, Gas Soldier & Executioner, and Dean Winters as Captain Storm. Part Three is produced by Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau, executive produced by Jim Krieg, and casting and voice direction by Wes Gleason. Front covers for 4K Steelbook, Blu-ray, and DVD previewed as well as back cover and interiors of Steelbook. Synopsis included. Special features are "A Multiverse of Inspiration" and "Jon and John: Stewart and Constantine" featurettes. Digital price is $19.99, Steelbook is $47.99, and Bluray is $29.98. Runtime is 98 minutes and 6 seconds. It is PG-13 for some violence and language. WF Article
May 7, 2024: 1:49 trailer for Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part Three. WBHE YouTube
May 7, 2024: Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Trilogy will be available exclusively on Digital on July 16, 2024. It includes an exclusive featurette "An Epic Challenge: Crisis in Comics and Animation" and retails for $39.99. WF Article
May 17, 2024: Back covers for Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part Three posted. WF Tweet
June 14, 2024: First look at front cover for Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths 4K/Blu-ray collection. President of Physical Media Tweet
June 18, 2024: First look at front cover for Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Trilogy. WBE Tweet
June 25, 2024: Part Two streams on Max starting on July 15, 2024. WBD Article
July 12, 2024: BBFC describes several scenes: one where a group of characters are attacked then there are close up images of blood spilling from their mouths, there are also "brief blood spurts in scenes of violence and bloody detail in the aftermath of violence," the movie has "moderate bad language ('son of a bitch') and uses of 'shit', 'bloody', 'bastard', 'fricking', 'God' and 'hell' while violence includes "machine gun and laser gun fights," "in one scene a hero is repeatedly electrocuted by a villain," there is a scene of "moderate horror when a character hallucinates a nightmarish vision of villain Nazis with skeletal faces attacking him," and "an upsetting scene, heroes grieve a character who is found dead." DCAUR Tweet
July 15, 2024: Part Three digital soundtrack goes on sale July 16 by Gardener Recordings. Film Music Reporter Article
July 15, 2024: 29 second Part Three promo released. WBHE Tweet
July 16, 2024: Michael Borkowski boarded the Batman: The Animated Series sequence. Michael Borkowski Tweet
July 16, 2024: 9 minute extended preview for Part Three released. WBHE YouTube
July 19, 2024: Butch Lukic looks back on working with Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill. ComicBookMovie Article
July 19, 2024: Dusty Abell posts character designs of Green Lanterns, Aya, Razer, 40s Superman, Electrocutioner, and Cheetah. Abell picked Electrocutioner to appear. Dusty Abell instagram
July 19, 2024: Dusty Abell posts character designs of Atomic Knights and their dogs. Dusty Abell instagram
July 22, 2024: Interview with Jim Krieg. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One was an 'unstuck in time' movie with the Flash. Krieg was aware with fans being frustrated the formation of the Justice League wasn't shown so he decided to put it in Part One. Having just done Starro on Super Sons, they went with another early villain of the Justice League comics, Amazo. The food frozen in mid-air when Barry meets Iris was a nod to Showcase comics. It was also a chance to continue on Barry and Iris from Justice Society: World War II. Butch Lukic and Jim Krieg have done Justice League origins before so they didn't want to do it again. Peter Girardi suggested using a character they liked as Pariah then someone suggested Constantine. Kept the worlds of Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited, Superfriends, and Teen Titans isolated because the character designs would look too strange next to each other and take you out of the movie. Hal Jordan was cut from Part Three because they didn't want to over do the series of pivotal events like Adam Strange and Warworld. The Batman: The Animated Series scene was a 5 page scene originally but Lukic thought it was too much and wanted it down to one page or one and a half pages. It was Batman of Btaman: The Animated Series talking to the Justice League Unlimited cast over comms amid a big battle then it ends on the scene in the movie. The Film Reelists, 1:21:21-1:57:25
July 23, 2024: Interview with Butch Lukic, Jim Krieg, Meg Donnelly, and Elysia Rotaru. Harbinger got a more "Silver Surfer" look to hide she was really Supergirl. Luckic wanted a more "cold cyborg" ominous design rather than the comic book version to give it a more god-like image. There was a version of Part Three where Constantine puts a curse on Barry and he kills the baby but it would be implied offscreen he can't control himself and continues killing. The lesson was you can't kill evil with evil. Meg Donnelly got ups from Diedrich Bader on voice acting. Rotaru read comics for research and had met Wes Gleason at Eric Bauza's child's birthday party prior to working on the movies. There were other codas where Dinah and Oliver pass each other and make eye contract, Diana finds out she's mortal and can die so she got her wish to be human, Prime Batman and Prime Huntress meet each other but they're not related but he mentors her, and one with Superman. It was always going to end on Wonder Woman as a girl to explain this was a new world and everything starts over. Comics Beat Article
July 25, 2024: Crisis in Animation and Comics featurette officially posted. Warner Bros. Entertainment YouTube
July 28, 2024: Background painting for Earth-2 in Part Two. Bill Dunn instagram
July 29, 2024: Background painting for Earth-17 in Part Two. Bill Dunn instagram
July 30, 2024: Interview with Meg Donnelly. CBM Article
July 30, 2024: Background painting for Earth-2 GCPD roof in Part Two. Bill Dunn instagram
July 31, 2024: Unused background painting for Fear Toxin sequence in Part Three. Bill Dunn instagram
July 31, 2024: Interview with Jim Krieg. CBM Article
August 1, 2024: Interview with Elysia Rotaru. CBM Article
August 8, 2024: Interview with Jim Krieg. Hall of Justice Episode 393
August 11, 2024: Digital rentals of Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three have been updated with a version that replaces audio for Mark Hamill's lines. Reddit ZenaKeefe
August 12, 2024: An official statement explains that due to a manufacturing issue, a temporary voice over was inadvertently left in the final version of Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three. Customers who purchased a physical copy are urged to contact Warner Home Video directly at whv@wbd.com for a replacement. Gizmodo Article
September 23, 2024: Part Three streams on Max starting October 21. WBD Press Release
November 26, 2024: Ifesinachi Orjiekwe posts storyboard roughs from Part 2. He worked on them in 2021. Ifesinachi Orjiekwe Tweet
Justice League Warworld News
July 22, 2022: One of the 2023 titles is Justice League Warworld. WBHE instagram
April 27, 2023: Still, synopsis, and cast revealed. First still posted, features Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Cast revealed are Jensen Ackles as Batman/Officer Wayne, Stana Katic as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince, Darren Criss as Superman/Agent Kent, Ike Amadi as Martian Manhunter/J'onn J'onzz, Troy Baker as Jonah Hex, Matt Bomer as Old Man, Roger C. Cross as Machiste, Brett Dalton as Bat Lash, Trevor Duvall as Drifter, John DiMaggio as Lobo, Robin Atkin Downes as Mongul, Frank Grillo as Agent Faraday, Rachel Kimsey as Mariah Romanova, David Lodge as Sheriff, Damian O'Hare as Deimos and Teddy Sears as Warlord. The official synopsis reads: "Until now, the Justice League has been a loose association of superpowered individuals. But when they are swept away to Warworld, a place of unending brutal gladiatorial combat, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the others must somehow unite to form an unbeatable resistance able to lead an entire planet to freedom." Executive producers include Butch Lukic, Sam Register, and Michael Uslan. Jeff Wamester is the director, the screenwriters are Jeremy Adams, Ernie Altbacker, and Josie Campbell, and the producers are Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau. THR Article
April 27, 2023: Jeremy Adams clarifies he wrote one segment with Josie Campbell while Ernie Altbacker wrote the other parts. They conceived of the story right as Covid-19 was starting. Jeremy Adams Tweet
May 3, 2023: Rated R for some bloody violence. Bloody Disgusting Article
May 30, 2023: Alleged runtime is 89 minutes and 26 seconds. Involves escaping a series of alternate dimensions, fantasy violence, bloody shootings, beatings, blood, dead bodies in pools of blood, sexual harassment, innuendo, and xenophobia incident. DCAUR Tweet
June 6, 2023: Amazon Prime posts pre-order revealing cover art, a July 25 release date, and a 1:58 trailer. DCAUR Tweet
June 7, 2023: 1:55 trailer officially released. WBHE YouTube
June 7, 2023: Press release confirms Digital, 4K, and Blu-ray releases on July 25. Kari Walhlgen is also in the cast. Official covers posted. Special features are two featurettes: Illusions on Warworld about the process and designing three distinct genres for the Justice League to inhabit on Warworld and The Heroic, the Horrible, and the Hideous about origins and histories of key players on Warworld and adapting them for the movie. WF Article
June 16, 2023: Back cover released. Run time is 91 minutes. WF Tweet
June 28, 2023: Will be screened at San Diego Comic Con on July 21 at 9 pm in Ballroom 20. WF Tweet
June 28, 2023: Steelbook releases on August 23. Exterior and interior sneak peek included. TheDiscFather Tweet
July 18, 2023: 58 second Batman clip posted. IGN Tweet
July 19, 2023: Jeremy Adams wrote the Skartaris segment. Jeremy Adams Tweet
July 20, 2023: 1:37 "Agent Kent" clip posted. Flickering Myth YouTube
July 21, 2023: Alon Chou posts the front cover art. Alon Chou Tweet
July 21, 2023: Josie Campbell wrote the Agent Kent section. Josie Campbell Tweet
July 21, 2023: Comic-Con Q&A with Jeff Wamester and Butch Lukic. The heroes are having their minds messed with, they don't know who they are, and fears being used against them. Lukic downplays the R-rating and attributes it to rating board overreacting to the blood and violence. IGN YouTube
July 21, 2023: 0:53 "She's An Angel" clip posted. Screen Rant Plus YouTube
July 21, 2023: Comic-Con round table with Jeff Wamester and Butch Lukic. Rama's Screen YouTube
July 21, 2023: Summary of Justice League: Warworld panel. CBR Tweet
July 21, 2023: 1:17 "The Rule" clip posted. Coming Soon YouTube
July 22, 2023: Comic-Con round table with Ernie Altbacker. The opening of the Wonder Woman section is inspired by the opening in "Once Upon a Time in the West". Skewed and Reviewed YouTube
July 23, 2023: 1:09 "Hopeless" clip posted. Bleeding Cool YouTube
July 23, 2023: 1:32 "Jonah Hex" clip posted. Flickering Myth YouTube
July 23, 2023: Comic-Con Q&A with Ernie Altbacker, Jeff Wamester, Jim Krieg, and Jeremy Adams. Krieg wanted to do a Green Lantern John Stewart section but there wasn't room. Bionic Buzz YouTube
July 24, 2023: Comic-Con Q&A with Butch Lukic. There are easter eggs to material like Conan and Krull in the Skartaris section. LRM Online YouTube
July 24, 2023: Comic-Con Q&A with Jeff Wamester. LRM Online YouTube
July 24, 2023: Comic-Con Q&A with Jeremy Adams. LRM Online YouTube
July 24, 2023: Comic-Con Q&A with Butch Lukic, Ernie Altbacker, Jim Krieg, Jeff Wamester, and Jeremy Adams. Lukic liked the Skartaris area the most. Design was the biggest challenge because they had to create four worlds instead of one like usual. Altbacker saw an animatic a year and a half ago. Krieg wanted to do something different involving a hologram world and amnesia. The worlds are meant to keep them from remembering themselves because are so far from who they are. Wamester was most excited with the Wonder Woman section because he grew up watching Westerns. The Superman section was the hardest, playing around with the angles to build up the story and frenzy. The three writers conceptually came up with the movie then took a section each. ThatsmyeTV YouTube
July 24, 2023: Comic-Con round table with Jim Krieg. Krieg and Butch Lukic wanted to use the DC Showcase shorts to tour the DC Universe but then no more were greenlit. Around Halloween 2021, Krieg wanted to watch Hammer horror movies but they weren't free on streaming so he watched Amicus movies and was inspired by their portamnteau movies like "Asylum" to make a framing movie with short stories within it. The three worlds are a combination of illusions, robotics, and cloning meant to cause fear and hate to fuel Warworld. 4GQTV YouTube
July 25, 2023: Comic-Con interview with Butch Lukic, Ernie Altbacker, Jim Krieg, Jeff Wamester, and Jeremy Adams. Krieg wanted to use Shining Knight and Viking Prince. There were a lot of Western characters they talked about using like Tomahawk, Pow-Wow Smith, and El Diablo. Screen Rant YouTube
July 25, 2023: Comic-Con Q&A with Butch Lukic. The working title was World's Finest, it was pitched five years ago, and it featured Superman and Batman. Down and Nerdy YouTube
July 25, 2023: Comic-Con Q&A with Jeff Wamester. Down and Nerdy YouTube
July 25, 2023: Comic-Con Q&A with Jeremy Adams. Down and Nerdy YouTube
July 25, 2023: Comic-Con Q&A with Jim Krieg. Down and Nerdy YouTube
July 28, 2023: Summary of comments from San Diego Comic-Con. DC Blog
September 22, 2023: Will stream on Max starting on October 23. WBD Press
October 27, 2023: Interview with Ernie Altbacker. Jim Krieg wrote the frame of the three stories. Hall of Justice Episode 355
November 2, 2023: 18 track digital soundtrack will release online through Gardener Recordings on November 3, 2023. Film Reporter Article
Legion of Super-Heroes News
July 22, 2022: One of the 2023 titles is Legion of Super-Heroes. WBHE instagram
July 25, 2022: The story entails Superman calling on the Legion to help Supergirl acclimate to life on Earth. DC Blog
August 7, 2022: Entertainment Identifier Registry lists the movie as "Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes". EIDR
October 13, 2022: Meg Donnelly voices Kara Danvers/Supergirl, Harry Shum Jr. voices Brainiac 5, Darren Criss reprises Superman, Matt Bomer reprises The Flash, Jensen Ackles reprises Batman, Darin de Paul reprises Brainiac and will also voice Solomon Grundy, Ben Diskin voices Brainiac 2 and Arms Fall off Boy, Zeno Robinson voices Brainiac 3 and Invisible Kid, Robbie Daymond voices Brainiac 4 and Timber Wolf, Cynthia Hamidi voices Dawnstar, Gideon Adlan voices, Phantom Girl, Ely Henry voices Bouncing Boy, Yuri Lowenthal voices Mon-El, Victoria Grace voices Shadow Lass, Daisy Lightfoot voices Triplicate Girl, Jennifer Hale voices Alura, and Eric Lopez voices Cosmic Boy and Chemical King. The story focuses on Kara, who is devastated by the loss of Krypton and struggles to adjust to her new life on Earth. Her cousin, Superman, mentors her and suggests she leave their space-time to attend the Legion Academy in the 31st century, where she makes new friends and a new enemy: Brainiac 5. Meanwhile, she must contend with a mysterious group called the Dark Circle as it searches for a powerful weapon held in the Academy's vault. Supervising producer is Butch Lukic, director is Jeff Wamester, writer is Josie Campbell, producers are Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau and executive producer is Sam Register. THR Article
November 16, 2022: 1:10 trailer released. First look at cover art included. WBHE Tweet
November 17, 2022: Higher res 1:10 trailer released. WBHE YouTube
November 17, 2022: 4K/Blu-ray/Digital release is February 7, 2023. Special features include "The Legion Behind The Legion" with filmmakers and cast talking about the making of the movie, "Meet the Legionnaires" is about the Legion, "Brainiac Attack" is about Brainiac-5, and "Down to Earth" is about Supergirl. Run time is 83 minutes and PG-13 for some violence and language. WF Article
December 11, 2022: Blu-ray back cover revealed. DCAUR Tweet
January 7, 2023: Alan Chou posts textless version of cover art. Alan Chou Tweet
January 10, 2023: 1:12 clip released. Cinema Blend Article
January 11, 2023: Stills of Alura and Kara, Supergirl, Solomon Grundy, and Supergirl and Superman posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 12, 2023: 0:58 clip featuring Batman and Superman debating Supergirl's future. CBR YouTube
January 12, 2023: Interview with Josie Campbell. She wrote the script in 2020, borrowed Jim Krieg's Legion of Super-Heroes trades for research, had seen Superman: Man of Tomorrow when she wrote it, the production team sent her links to other movies in continuity that were being worked on at the time, describes the story as teen/high school/college romp feel where people Supergirl's age are figuring things out with each other, the movie is through the lens of Supergirl, Kara had this plan for her life then her world was ripped away from her, Kara's agency mattered when she wrote it, and Kara is trying to prove she belongs on Earth. Hall of Justice Podcast Episode 317
January 18, 2023: 1:15 clip "I Don't Belong Anywhere" clip released. WBE YouTube
January 23, 2023: 1:19 clip featuring Supergirl meeting Brainiac 5. Coming Soon Article
January 24, 2023: Interview with Jeff Wamester. CBM Article
January 25, 2023: Interview with Josie Campbell. Supergirl is the refugee story, loved Triplicate Girl, requested Arm-Fall-Off-Boy, watched old Hepburn/Grant screwball comedies for Brainiac 5 and Supergirl's scenes, and spent a week delving into DC material to pick characters. CBM Article
January 25, 2023: 55 second clip featuring Brainiac 5 and Supergirl working together. IGN YouTube
January 26, 2023: 4 stills featuring Supergirl, Bouncing Boy, Invisible Kid, Arms Fall Off Boy, and Dawnstar released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 26, 2023: Interview with Yuri Lowenthal. Mon-El is the big man on campus but he's also a Superman Family fanboy. CBM Article
February 1, 2023: 4 stills featuring Supergirl and Brainiac 5 released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 1, 2023: Interview with Butch Lukic. CBR Article
February 1, 2023: Interview with Josie Campbell. Flickering Myth Article
February 1, 2023: Interview with Josie Campbell. Coming Soon Article
February 2, 2023: 8:44 interview with Josie Campbell. Jim Krieg asked her if she would be interested in a Legion movie even though a story wasn't set yet. Kneel Before Blog
February 2, 2023: Interview with Zeno Robinson. CBR Article
February 2, 2023: 1:19 clip "Solving The Vault" clip released. Screenrant YouTube
February 2, 2023: Comments from Jeff Wamester and Butch Lukic. Animation Magazine Article
February 3, 2023: 1:37 clip of Supergirl meeting the Legion cadets posted. DC Tweet
February 3, 2023: Interview with Yuri Lowenthal. CBR Article
February 6, 2023: 0:29 clip "Flying Together" released. WBE YouTube
February 7, 2023: Comments from Harry Shum Junior. ComicBook Article
February 7, 2023: 4 stills released of the Legion of Super-Heroes, Dark Circle, the cadets, and Supergirl. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 7, 2023: 24 second clip posted. WBE Tweet
February 9, 2023: 27 minute interview with Zeno Robinson. Hall of Justice Episode 321
February 10, 2023: An official soundtrack will be released. Kevin Riepl Tweet
February 23, 2023: The official soundtrack releases on March 3 from Gardner Recordings on all streaming services. Kevin Riepl Tweet
April 24, 2023: Streams on HBO Max starting May 8. Spoiler TV Article
June 21, 2023: Animatic of Brainiacs ripping apart. Jeff Wamester Tweet
Green Lantern: Beware My Power News
April 7, 2021: John Semper Jr. reveals he co-wrote an upcoming animated movie currently in production and due to come out sometime in 2022. Spider-Man: The Animated Series Facebook Post
October 16, 2021: Green Lantern: Beware My Power releases in summer 2022 under the DC Universe line. IGN Article
May 4, 2022: 1:37 trailer, logline, and front cover revealed. Will star Green Lantern/John Stewart, Green Arrow, Hawkgirl, and Adam Strange. Story involves Stewart being chosen to be a Lantern, interplanetary killers that include Sinestro and his Sinestro Corps slaughtering members of the Green Lantern Corps, and the Rann-Thanagar War. The movie will release on 4K, Blu-ray & Digital on July 26, 2022. IGN YouTube
May 5, 2022: The movie is directed by Jeff Wamester and co-written by John Semper and Ernie Altbacker. Aldis Hodge voices John Stewart, Jimmi Simpson voices Green Arrow, Ike Amadi voices Martian Manhunter, Brian Bloom voices Adam Strange, Jamie Gray Hyder voices Hawkgirl, Mara Junot voices Lyssa Drak and Banth Dar, Jason J. Lewis voices Ganthet and Captain Kantus, Keesha Sharp voices Vixen, Simon Templeman voices Sardath and Console Voice, Rick D. Wasserman voices Sinestro, Sunil Malhotra voices Power Ring and Rannian Commander and additional voices provided by Nolan North. Jim Krieg is a producer, Butch Lukic is a supervising producer, and Sam Reigster is Executive Producer. Special Feature is a featurette "John Stewart: The Power and the Glory" about the character's history in comics, animation, pop culture, and beyond. Runtime is 88 minutes. WF Article
May 6, 2022: Kevin Riepl scored Green Lantern: Beware My Power. Kevin Riepl Tweet
May 9, 2022: 2 years ago, Ifesinachi Orjiekwe worked as a storyboard artist on the movie. Ifesinachi Orjiekwe Tweet
June 27, 2022: The movie will be premiered at San Diego Comic Con followed by a panel with cast and crew. SDCC Blog
June 30, 2022: Interview with Ernie Altbacker and John Semper Jr. released. Inspiration for the story was taken from "Heart of Darkness"/"Apocalypse Now" in terms of escaping the warzone only to go back and the main character dealing with PTSD. Some conversations between John Stewart and Shayera were cut for time. CBR Article
June 30, 2022: Interview with John Semper Jr. released. He was recruited by Jim Krieg. Hall of Justice #291
June 30, 2022: San Diego Comic Con screening and panel set for July 22. SDCC Blog
July 8, 2022: 1:13 clip "Intruder" posted. ComicBook Article
July 8, 2022: San Diego Comic Con panel screening and panel is on July 21 at 6:30-8:30 pm in Ballroom 20 with Aldis Hodge, Jimmi Simpson, Jamie Gray Hyder, Brian Bloom, Butch Lukic, Jeff Wamester, John Semper, and Ernie Altbacker and a repeat screening at 8:45-10:45 pm. DCAUR Tweet
July 11, 2022: 1:04 clip released. SFX Magazine Tweet
July 15, 2022: 0:53 Hawkgirl clip released. CBR YouTube
July 15, 2022: 1:59 clip of John Stewart: The Power and the Glory featurette released. DC YouTube
July 18, 2022: Interview with Jamie Gray Hyder. CBM Article
July 20, 2022: 1:21 clip "Green Arrow and John Stewart" released. Flickering Myth YouTube
July 22, 2022: 1:52 exclusive John Stewart clip released. IGN YouTube
July 22, 2022: Interview with Butch Lukic. The movie was in the works two years ago and was the first they did fully working in lockdown. John Stewart was also Lukic and Jim Krieg's pick. Confirms taking inspiration from the Green Arrow/Green Lantern road trip comics. Wes Gleason showed Lukic episodes Aldis Hodge was in at the time and agreed he should voice Stewart. CBM Article
July 22, 2022: Summary of Comic Con panel. Originally it was going to be Green Arrow and Green Lantern going on a road trip and Adam Strange was added when the script shifted to space. There is a deleted scene that was more explicit in Hal Jordan's death but it was removed to leave to the audience to decide if he's alive or not. CBR Article
July 26, 2022: 1:04 clip explaining the Rann-Thanagar War released. IGN YouTube
July 26, 2022: Interview with Ernie Altbacker. Jim Krieg suggested Altbacker and John Semper Jr. work on the script, they talked and made a rough outline, and pitched to Butch Lukic. Lukic added some ideas. Altbacker wrote the first half, Semper wrote the second half, they did a pass on each other's work, worked no notes, and the script was done in about three months. CBM Article
July 29, 2022: Interview with the cast and crew during Comic Con. Butch Lukic and Jim Krieg initially pitched their Green Lantern movie four to five years ago. It had John Stewart as "more of a street level vigilante rallying against the wrongs of landlords in the ghetto." Krieg sold Lukic on the notion Beware My Power would be inspired by Heart of Darkness. Lukic confirms John's initially constructs coming out jagged and rough were to hint about his emotional state. Aldis Hodge likens the story to being about discovery and evolution for John and he looked back his personal experience of having two military parents. The movie originally start with the scene of Hal Jordan in space and disappearing but was deleted then brought back as a flashback sequence. Jamie Gray Hyder was inspired by volunteer work with veteran's services outreach. Brian Bloom changed his vocal appearance throughout the movie to match Adam's arc. Comics Beat Article
August 4, 2022: Interview with Ernie Altbacker. The last draft turned in had an ambigious ending for Hal Jordan. A Zeta Beam would have suddenly swooped in and took him away. Hall of Justice Episode 296
September 17, 2022: Dusty Abell posts alternate design for Hawkgirl and designs for Ganthet, and Vixen. Dusty Abell instagram
September 18, 2022: Dusty Abell posts character designs for Byth, Kanjar Ro, and Branx. In the script, "Sinestro's henchmen" was written so Abell suggested these villains to appear instead. Dusty Abell instagram
September 23, 2022: Streams on HBO Max starting October 24. Warner Media Article
October 28, 2022: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is now available to stream or purchase from Gardener Recordings. World's Finest Tweet
February 18, 2023: Ifesinachi Orjiekwe posts an animatic of his story boards. Ifesinachi Orjiekwe Tweet
Batman: The Long Halloween News
January 4, 2019: A two part stand alone animated movie adapting The Long Halloween is rumored to be in production. Cast rumored to include Troy Baker, Jensen Ackles, Naya Rivera, Titus Welliver, David Dastmalchian, Jim Pirri, Amy Landecker, Matthew Gray Gubler, Katee Sackhoff, and Fred Tatasciore. Revenge of the Fan Article
August 23, 2020: Will be the third and fourth release of 2021 and Part 1 comes out in Summer and Part 2 in Fall. IGN Article
January 27, 2021: Officially rated by the MPAA with a PG-13 rating for "Violence, bloody images, language and some smoking". Bloody Disgusting Article
March 27, 2021: The art style by Otto Schmidt, Jon Suzuki, and Dusty Abell was originally done for Batman: The Long Halloween but for reasons unrevealed, it got pushed back in the schedule and they went on with Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Comic Con YouTube, 10:14 mark
March 31, 2021: Part Two is officially rated by the MPAA with a R rating for "some violence and bloody images". DCAUR Tweet
March 31, 2021: Part One releases spring/summer. First still released. Voice cast includes Batman/Bruce Wayne voiced by Jensen Ackles, the late Naya Rivera voiced Catwoman/Selina Kyle, Josh Duhamel voices Harvey Dent, Billy Burke as James Gordon, Titus Welliver as Carmine Falcone, David Dastmalchian as Calendar Man, Troy Baker as Joker, Amy Landecker as Barbara Gordon, Julie Nathanson as Gilda Dent, Jack Quaid as Alberto, Fred Tatasciore as Solomon Grundy, Alastair Duncan as Alfred, Frances Callier, Greg Chun, Gary Leroi Gray and Jim Pirri. Chris Palmer is the director and the screenwriter is Tim Sheridan. Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau are producing. Butch Lukic is the supervising producer, with Michael Uslan and Sam Register serving as executive producers. THR Article
April 6, 2021: 1:40 trailer for Part One released. IGN YouTube
April 6, 2021: Part One will release in Summer 2021 and Part Two in Fall 2021. Three stills from trailer included. IGN Article
April 8, 2021: Part One's digital and physical release is June 22, 2021. The physical release is only Blu-ray and the 4K version will be exclusive to the deluxe edition coming out in 2022. Special features include the DC Showcase short The Losers, a sneak peak at Batman: The Long Halloween Part Two, and From the DC Vault will be Batman: The Animated Series' "Christmas With The Joker" and "It's Never Too Late". Run time is 85 minutes. WF Article
May 13, 2021: Four stills released of Jim Gordon, Batman, and Harvey Dent, Batman and Catwoman, Jim Gordon and Renee Montoya, and Harvey and Gilda Dent. Montoya is voiced by Alyssa Diaz. Animation Magazine Article
May 18, 2021: 1:33 trailer for Part Two released. IGN YouTube
May 18, 2021: Story includes Dent being pushed to the brink, the origin of Two-Face, Poison Ivy capturing Bruce Wayne, and Carmine Falcone striking a Faustian bargain with Gotham's new generation of super criminals. Part Two has the same creative team as Part One with supervising producer Butch Lukic, director Chris Palmer, screenwriter Tim Sheridan, producers Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau, and executive producers Michael Uslan and Sam Register. Most of the voice cast from Part One will return: Jensen Ackles as Batman/Bruce Wayne, the late Naya Rivera as Catwoman/Selina Kyle, Josh Duhamel as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, Billy Burke as Commissioner James Gordon, Katee Sackhoff as Poison Ivy, Titus Welliver as Carmine Falcone, Julie Nathanson as Gilda Dent, David Dastmalchian as Calendar Man and The Penguin, Troy Baker as The Joker, Amy Landecker as Barbara Gordon and Carla Vitti, Fred Tatasciore as Solomon Grudy, Alyssia Diaz as Renee Montoya, and Alastair Duncan as Alfred. New to the cast in Part Two are Robin Atkin Downes as both Scarecrow and Thomas Wayne, John DiMaggio as the Mad Hatter, Laila Berzins as Sofia Falcone, Jim Pirri as Sal Maroni, Zach Callison as Young Bruce Wayne, and Gary Leroi Gray and Rick Wasserman in undisclosed roles. IGN Article
May 19, 2021: Batman: The Long Halloween Part Two will release on digital on July 27, 2021 and on Blu-ray on August 10. New logline included. Special features include DC Showcase Blue Beetle short, sneak peek at Injustice, look backs at Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2 and Batman: Hush, and From the DC Vault will be Batman: The Animated Series "Two-Face, Part 1" and "Two-Face, Part 2". Runtime is 87 minutes. Rated R for some violence and bloody images. WF Article
May 21, 2021: 1:32 Alfred & Bruce clip for Part One released. WBHE YouTube
May 21, 2021: The bowl of candy cars was a nod to the Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale story "Ghosts" from the Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special. Tim Sheridan Tweet reply
May 25, 2021: Stills of Catwoman posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 27, 2021: 4 stills released of Joker, Alberto Falcone, Calendar Man, and Carmine Falcone. Gary Miereanu Tweet
June 1, 2021: 1:37 clip "Car Chase" released. WBHE YouTube
June 3, 2021: 4 stills released of Gotham City. Butch Lukic wanted to give the city a timeless noir look where you can't pinpoint the time period. Gary Miereanu Tweet
June 8, 2021: Stills of Solomon Grundy, Joker, Batman, and Catwoman released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
June 8, 2021: 1:37 clip "Chinatown Fight" features Batman in pursuit of Mickey Chen. IGN Article
June 8, 2021: Tim Sheridan reveals the Chinatown Fight clip was an added scene set between chapter 1 and 2. Tim Sheridan Tweet
June 10, 2021: Stills of Batman, Calendar Man, Gilda, and Carmine released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
June 14, 2021: 1:26 opening scene for Part 1 released. CBR YouTube
June 14, 2021: 1:04 "Grundy" clip released. Sy Fy Wire
June 15, 2021: 20 second clip "Arkham Asylum" posted. WBHE YouTube
June 15, 2021: 36 second clip "Coin Flip" posted. Nerdist YouTube
June 15, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Confirms he wrote the adaptation for The Long Halloween before Superman: Man of Tomorrow, fleshes out Carmine Falcone, the theme of how service affects the big families of Gotham City, and when he joined the crew it was going to be one movie but convinced them it should be two parts. Comic Book Movie Article
June 15, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Sheridan wrote a new scene for Calendar Man in Act 3 of Part 2 after he heard David Dastmalchian record for Part 1. Fanboy Nation Anchor FM
June 16, 2021: Interview with Julie Nathanson. She did not read the comic until after she finished recording Part 1 and 2. Cinema Blend Article
June 16, 2021: Interview with Julie Nathanson. Nathanson hints there is a duality to Gilda Dent. She recorded in a studio before the pandemic but did ADR at her home studio during quarantine. Fanboy Nation FM
June 16, 2021: Comments from David Dastmalchian. CBM Article
June 17, 2021: 4 stills released of Batman and Harvey, Batman and Catwoman, Johnny Viti, and Calendar Man talking to Gordon and Batman. Gary Miereanu Tweet
June 17, 2021: Clip featuring Catwoman and comments from the late Naya Rivera. EW Article
June 17, 2021: Interview with Josh Duhamel. CBR Article
June 17, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Hall of Justice Episode 238
June 17, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Sheridan would have included the narrator if he could, Butch Lukic requested the mobsters call Carmine "Godfather," and Carmine was his favorite villain to write, and knows exactly how he would do an adaption of Dark Victory. Nerdist Article
June 17, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Starburst Article
June 18, 2021: 34:41 roundtable with Butch Lukic, Tim Sheridan, Jensen Ackles, and Julie Nathanson. The delay in the release of the movies stems from Warner Bros. thinking Matt Reeves was going to use The Long Halloween for The Batman but then his story went in a different direction, Ackles on being cast, Nathanson on duality and the other actresses, Lukic talks about being a guest on a meeting and volunteering to adapt Long Halloween, Sheridan on adapting, Nathanson on not reading the comic first, on Calendar Man and David Dastmalchian, Ackles on finding the voice and filtering out the Texan accent, Lukic thought Long Halloween was the only movie he was doing so he was going to ask Tim Sale to do some pre-production work but things changed with James Tucker departing the supervising producer role and the executives asked for a style that was going to carry over several movies, Lukic followed Sale's design of Gotham City and use of light, Nathanson and Ackles on voice acting vs. live action acting, and Ackles on the fight efforts recording. EW Article
June 18, 2021: Interview with Butch Lukic. He was originally going to adapt Tim Sale's style, Jensen Ackles was Wes Gleason's idea, Lukic had a Dark Victory sequel in mind but it went to the wayside, and he implies The Batman delayed the release dates. CBR Article
June 18, 2021: Clip of Joker and Dent released. ComicBook Article
June 19, 2021: Interview with David Dastmalchian. CBR Article
June 21, 2021: 4 stills of Batman released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
June 21, 2021: 1:42 clip featuring Joker and Carmine released. WBHE YouTube
June 21, 2021: 1:20 clip featuring Carmine released. Discussing Film Article
June 21, 2021: Interview with Julie Nathanson. CBR Article
June 21, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. The pace of Part 2 is very different from Part 1 and will feel like a runaway train and a mad dash, the Irish gang being changed to Chinese triad was for diversity and relevance, wanted to make the women just as important to the story, also wanted to focus on mental illness, on discarding Batman's narration, and elaborates on cutting scenes like the summer wedding but keeping the instrumental beats. CBR Article
June 22, 2021: 1:13 clip "Batcave Discussion" released. WBHE YouTube
June 24, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. He had a few months to prep before writing and got to meet with Jim Krieg and Butch Luckic and also with friends who were fans of the comic, the ending of part one as a resolution or cliffhanger, following the two sided coin, will learn more about the coin in Part Two and its history ties into the movies, Batman not being so infallible because he's still young and in year two, Catwoman's equipment line, setting up the family arc with how Halloween is like at the three houses, realizing scenes he added were homages to other Loeb-Sale stories, lift the Mickey chase from a flashback to a sequence, cutting the jail house switch with Harvey in a rubber mask was easy because the scene had to be truncated and overall felt the story needed Harvey to be injured in the explosion and not Gilda, getting to sit in on Josh Duhamel recording, Sheridan had no actor in mind for Harvey, on Jensen Ackles voicing Batman and Bruce, Naya Rivera giving Catwoman depth and dimension instead of a cliche femme fatale, and writing more Calendar Man. BOF YouTube
June 24, 2021: Tim Sheridan confirms Jim Gordon is only the rank of Captain in the movies and the Commissioner credit in the end credits was a mistake. Tim Sheridan Tweet
June 29, 2021: 4 stills from Part 2 of Mad Hatter and Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Harvey and Gordon, and Sofia and Carmine Falcone released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
July 1, 2021: There will be a virtual panel for Part Two on July 23 as part of "Comic-Con@Home". Panelists will include Jensen Ackles, Katee Sackhoff, Julie Nathanson, Troy Baker and Tim Sheridan, and the panel will be moderated by Tiffany Smith. Comics Beat Article
July 2, 2021: Still of Batman swinging with fireworks in the background released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
July 7, 2021: 4 stills of Batman in scene with Carmine, Joker, Catwoman, and Calendar Man in Part 2 released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
July 14, 2021: 1:54 clip "Sofia" released. WBHE YouTube
July 20, 2021: 1:04 clip of Catwoman confronting Poison Ivy released. CBR Article
July 20, 2021: Clip featuring Harvey Dent released. ET Online Article
July 22, 2021: 1:53 clip "Fireworks" released. WBHE YouTube
July 22, 2021: Interview with Butch Lukic. A certain segment and villain is omitted in Part 2 because it deviated from the story. There was a plan to do a series of shorts to fill in the missing scene for the Blu-ray but because of time and money constraints they were not done. There is only one animation studio that animated Part 2. CBM Article
July 22, 2021: Otto Schmidt posts five Catwoman designs. Otto Schmidt Tweet
July 23, 2021: 1:41 clip about a flashback released. DC YouTube
July 23, 2021: 0:44 clip "Poison Ivy Forces Bruce to Attack Catwoman" clip released. SyFy YouTube
July 23, 2021: 52:26 San Diego Comic Con virtual panel posted. At 31 minute mark, Tim Sheridan confirms the "first" appearance of Two-Face was in Part 1 when Jim Gordon finds Dent outside of Carmine Falcone's penthouse building. Sheridan also reveals there are 2 deleted scenes that involve Gilda Dent and Barbara Gordon. Comic-Con YouTube
July 26, 2021: 1:01 clip released featuring Catwoman and Harvey Dent with comments from Josh Duhamel. EW Article
July 26, 2021: Interview with Josh Duhamel about the rise of Two-Face. Nerdist Article
July 26, 2021: 1:44 clip "Crime Alley" and Batman still released. Nerdist Article
July 26, 2021: Interview with Butch Lukic on adapting the mystery, changing colors for a flashback scene, depicting Holiday Killer as a full figure, and the two to three shorts would included one about Riddler and another partially adapting Catwoman: When in Rome. An end credit teaser in Part 2 will lead into another movie in production. Comics Beat Article
July 27, 2021: 1:33 clip "Two-Face & Grundy" released. WBHE YouTube
July 27, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. The start of Part 2 will takes things quickly through the next couple of months to balance out the narrative structure. He had April Fool's Day in the first draft but it was an unneeded recap and was removed. He did write a script for it as a short. CBR Article
July 27, 2021: Interview with Josh Duhamel on finding the voices for Dent and Two-Face and their duality. He approached Two-Face as talking with damaged vocal cords. CBR Article
July 27, 2021: Comments from Tim Sheridan, Butch Lukic, and Josh Duhamel. SyFy Article
August 3, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Coming Soon Article
August 5, 2021: Interview with Julie Nathanson. Hall of Justice Episode 245
August 9, 2021: Tim Sheridan will do a live watch-tweet tomorrow of both parts starting at 10:30 am Pacific/1:30 pm Eastern/6:30 pm BST. Sci Fi Now Tweet
August 9, 2021: 8:21 interview with Laila Berzins. Fan Boy Nation Article
August 9, 2021: 1:27 clip "Calendar Man" posted. IGN Article
August 10, 2021: 1:20 clip "Taco Tuesday" released. WBHE YouTube
August 10, 2021: In Part One's screenplay, in the Gordon home scene, young Babs is Jim Gordon's niece, not his daughter or adopted daughter yet. Her scripted response to Barbara Sr. in the scene was "He's not my father." Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part One's screenplay, Tim Sheridan named the couple that emerges from Carmine's elevator "The Marzillis" after his Godmother's family as an identifier for the other filmmakers and artists. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part One, Tim Sheridan confirms the Batman '66 nod with 66th and West/Ward Bridge. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: Originally, Mickey Chen was Mickey Sun as a nod to Mickey Sullivan in the comic but it didn't clear legal. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part One, Tim Sheridan originally wrote the Chen interrogation ending with Gordon expecting Batman to have vanished and turning around to find him still standing there. Then they just walk out the office door together. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part One, Tim Sheridan meant for the yacht break up to be when Bruce realized Selina was Catwoman but she figured out his secret long before. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part One, Tim Sheridan wrote four variants to Joker's line and "Crappy New Year!" was chosen. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part One, Tim Sheridan thought the line "Like the corn kernel always says... I won't be number two!" would be cut. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part One, Tim Sheridan wanted Selina to whisper "Bruce" and Alberto barely hears it, but the staging would have made no sense since they needed Alberto to know Batmans identity to sell the scene. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: Julie Nathanson voiced both James Jr. and Babs. Julie Nathanson Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part Two, the cannoli scene between Sal and Luigi Maroni was a nod to The Godfather. Julie Nathanson Tweet
August 12, 2021: Jensen Ackles's initial recording was on June 12, 2018 at Chez Boom Audio in Austin, Texas with Wes Gleason voice directing from Los Angeles. Gary Miereanu Tweet
August 16, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan; on deciding Holiday's secret identity, killing off Alberto, on Two-Face's coin, on Carmine, lost a couple scenes about the Gordons and Barbara and Gilda losing part of their family to Gotham City, on Duhamel, on Catwoman, on a definitive ending or continuing with Dark Victory, not adapting Tim Sale's art, Sal Morani's transfer was not inspired by Dark Knight, the hired gun killed on July 4th was named The Coroner as a nod to the coroner in the comic, on Scarecrow, every quote he wrote for Mad Hatter was a Lewis Carroll quote. Batman on Film Article
August 18, 2021: Tim Sheridan comments on killing off Alberto and Gilda getting away with it. CBR Article
October 1, 2021: Part One and Two are now available on HBO Max. Nerds & Beyond Article
October 13, 2021: Both parts of Batman: The Long Halloween will air on Adult Swim's Toonami block on October 23, 2021 starting at 12:30 am eastern. Toonami Facebook
October 16, 2021: The 4K Complete Edition releases in "winter". IGN Article
December 21, 2021: Otto Schmidt is nominated for an Annie Award for Best Character Designs for Part 1. THR Article
June 15, 2022: The 4K Complete Edition is rated R for violence and bloody images. Film Ratings
July 1, 2022: A U.S. retail site named Bull Moose lists the Deluxe Edition for September 20, 2022. DCAUR Tweet
July 7, 2022: 3 minute trailer for Batman: The Long Halloween Deluxe Edition released. WBHE YouTube
July 7, 2022: Batman: The Long Halloween Deluxe Edition confirmed to release on September 20, 2022, confirmed to have a 4K version, front cover revealed, and new featurette Evolution of Evil will be about the history of the comic. Run time is 2 hours and 48 minutes and rated R for violence and bloody images. WF Article
Spetember 8, 2022: Sneak peek of Evolution of Evil featurette in Deluxe Edition posted. CBR Article
September 13, 2022: 1:21 sneak peek of Evolution of Evil featurette in Deluxe Edition posted. IGN YouTube
September 19, 2022: Interview with Tim Sheridan. The Extras podcast
September 20, 2022: 0:38 "Common Thread" sneak peek of Evolution of Evil featurette in Deluxe Edition posted. WBHE YouTube
Justice Society: World War II News
August 23, 2020: Will be the second release of 2021 and comes out in Spring. Matt Bomer has a voice role. It is an original story. IGN Article
January 7, 2021: Stana Katic voices Wonder Woman, Matt Bomer voices the Flash, Elysia Rotaru voices Black Canary, Chris Diamantopoulos voices Steve Trevor, Omid Abtahi voices Hawkman, Matthew Mercer voices Hourman, Armen Taylor voices Jay Garrick, Liam McIntyre voices Aquaman, Ashleigh LaThrop voices Iris West, Geoffrey Arend voices Charles Halstead/Advisor, Keith Ferguson voices Dr. Fate, and Darin De Paul voices Roosevelt. Jeff Wamester is the director and the writers are Meghan Fitzmartin and Jeremy Adams. Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau are producers and Butch Lukic is Supervising Producer. Still of Flash, Hawkman, Wonder Woman, Hourman, and Black Canary included. THR Article
January 15, 2021: Kevin Riepl will score the movie. Kevin Riepl Tweet
January 28, 2021: A DC Showcase short Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth! will be a special feature in the Justice Society: World War II release. WF Article
February 2, 2021: Logline reveals Barry Allen time travels to World War II thanks to his first encounter with the Speed Force. He decides to help the Justice Society tip the scales in favor of the Allies while they figure out how to send him back home. Five stills included. IGN Article
February 2, 2021: 1:33 trailer released. IGN YouTube
February 3, 2021: Movies Anywhere listing has key art with the Nazis, the monster, and Aquaman, a Flash-centric logline, and an April 27 release date. DCAUResource Tweet
February 4, 2021: April 27 digital release date and May 11 4K and Blu-ray release dates confirmed. Rated PG-13 for violence and some bloody images. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack is $39.99 and Blu-ray is $29.98. Special features include Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth! DC Showcase short, featurette titled "Adventures in Storytelling: Justice Society: World War II" about the methods used to produced the touchstone sequences in the movie, a sneak peek at Batman: The Long Halloween Part One, look backs at the Justice League vs. Teen Titans and Wonder Woman: Bloodlines sneak peeks, and DC Vault episodes will be Justice League's "Legends" Part One and Part Two. Runtime is 84 minutes. Cover art included. WF Article
February 7, 2021: Otto Schmidt posts one of 12 concept art of Wonder Woman he did. Otto Schmidt Tweet
February 10, 2021: More stills released of the Justice Society, Steve, and sea monsters. GetYourComicCon Article
February 24, 2021: 4 stills featuring the Justice Society and Aquaman posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 27, 2021: 52 second "Wonder Woman vs. Nazis" clip released. IGN YouTube
March 3, 2021: 4 stills released of Justice Society, Flash and Steve, and Aquaman and Charles Halstead. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 4, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams. Hall of Justice Podcast episode 223, 23:03 mark
March 10, 2021: A virtual Wonder Con panel will be held on March 27 at 11 am Pacific/2 pm Eastern with Stana Katic, Matt Bomer, Elysia Rotaru, Omid Abtahi, Chris Diamantopoulos, Armen Taylor, Liam McIntyre, Geoff Arend, Jeff Wamester, Meghan Fitzmartin, Jeremy Adams, and Butch Lukic. Total Toy Recon Article
March 16, 2021: 45 second "Wonder Woman Crushes a Battalion" clip released. CBR YouTube
March 17, 2021: 4 stills released of Hawkman and Black Canary, Hourman, Steve, and Wonder Woman. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 23, 2021: Interview with Matt Bomer. Bomer was offered the role. Flash learns to live in the moment. CBR Article
March 23, 2021: Interview with Omid Abtahi. Abtahi was offered the role by Wes Gleason. There will be a scene where Hawkman and Black Canary talk about their loves. CBR Article
March 23, 2021: Interview with Meghan Fitzmartin. CBR Article
March 23, 2021: 1:10 clip "Flash Arrives" released. Emerald City Video YouTube
March 24, 2021: Interview with Jeff Wamester. CBM Article
March 24, 2021: 0:48 clip "Nazis?" released. WBHE YouTube
March 25, 2021: Comments from Matt Bomer and Stana Katic. SyFy Wire Article
March 25, 2021: 0:44 clip "Wonder Woman vs. Tanks" released. SyFy Wire YouTube
March 25, 2021: More comments from Matt Bomer and Stana Katic and 46 second clip of Wonder Woman and Flash storming a castle. EW Article
March 25, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams. CBR Article
March 25, 2021: Interview with Liam McIntyre. McIntyre hints at Aquaman having a good heart but struggling with a dilemma. CBR Article
March 26, 2021: Interview with Elysia Rotaru. Black Canary learns a lesson from Hawkman, a chip on Canary's shoulder, recorded in 2019 in Los Angeles before covid, and did some ADR from Vancouver in 2020. CBM Article
March 26, 2021: Four stills released: Black Canary, Flash, and Flash, Flash, Canary, and Flash and Wonder Woman. WF Tweet
March 27, 2021: 46:38 Wonder Con panel. The story began as a Wonder Woman animated series pithed by Butch Lukic and Jim Krieg to DC Universe. The character design was streamlined a little more and the shadows were a little different compared to Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Jeff Wamester coached Young Heller to go all out on storyboards. Lukic notes the audience will get to know the main characters right away. The movie was recorded 17 months ago. Elysia Rotaru did Black Canary's screams during recording then they were modified by the crew. Rotaru hints at doing the 'big one' for one minute. Comic Con YouTube
March 27, 2021: Summary of Wonder Con panel. SyFy Wire Article
March 29, 2021: Interview with Elysia Rotaru. CBR Article
March 29, 2021: Interview with Matthew Mercer. CBR Article
March 29, 2021: Interview with Armen Taylor. CBR Article
March 30, 2021: Interview with Butch Lukic. Wildcat and Green Lantern were considered but would have taken up too much screentime and lines from the others. CBR Article
March 30, 2021: Four stills released: Wonder Woman accosts Flash, Justice Society at the round table, Hourman and Hawkman, and Aquaman. WF Article
March 30, 2021: Interview with Omid Abtahi. ComicBook Article
March 31, 2021: Interview with Jeff Wamester. Talks about Hourman's drug and the consequences that come with taking it, working with Wes Gleason and Butch Lukic led to going in new directions, and treating Flash as the narrator. Comic Book Resources Article
April 1, 2021: Interview with Armen Taylor. Story takes place in 1945 and the Justice Society has been doing special missions for 4 or 5 years. Flash and Hourman generally are used to cause distractions. Flash wears his father's helmet from World War I. Among the others, he's the one not carrying a weight on his shoulders. Taylor spoke with his wife's late grandfather to prepare and he turned out to be a fan of the Justice Society of America comics. He recorded five days after getting a call about doing the role. CBM Article
April 1, 2021: 0:58 clip "Marching Orders" released. WBHE YouTube
April 5, 2021: Interview with Chris Diamantopoulos on recording and Steve Trevor's sharp internal compass. CBR Article
April 7, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams. CBM Article
April 7, 2021: Four stills released of both Flash and Flash, Wonder Woman and Hawkman, and Charles Halstead. Gary Miereanu Tweet
April 8, 2021: Interview with Matthew Mercer on Hourman trying to push past his limits amid god-like figures and having courage. CBM Article
April 9, 2021: Static Katic on developing the accent for Wonder Woman. CBR Article
April 9, 2021: Interview with Meghan Fitzmartin. ComicBookMovie Article
April 10, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams. Flickering Myth Article
April 11, 2021: Interview with Meghan Fitzmartin. Flickering Myth Article
April 12, 2021: Interview with Butch Lukic. Flickering Myth Article
April 13, 2021: Interview with Jeff Wamester on watching old World War II serials with his mom, his grandfather being a veteran, balancing characters, respecting the war on screen, and showing Hourman is a little crazy. Flickering Myth Article
April 13, 2021: Interview with Chris Diamantopoulos on finding the 40s cadence for Steve Trevor, doing the right thing, recognizing Wonder Woman is the one to do it, and melding in the voices of Cary Grant and Humphrey Bogart. CBM Article
April 14, 2021: Interview with Matthew Mercer. Flickering Myth Article
April 14, 2021: 1:41 clip "Proposal" released. WBHE YouTube
April 15, 2021: Interview with Omid Abtahi. Flickering Myth Article
April 15, 2021: Interview with Stana Katic. Comic Book Movie Article
April 16, 2021: Interview with Elysia Rotaru. Flickering Myth Article
April 17, 2021: Interview with Armen Taylor on the relationship between Jay and Barry and recording ADR. Flickering Myth Article
April 18, 2021: Interview with Chris Diamantopoulos. Flickering Myth Article
April 19, 2021: Interview with Matt Bomer. Bleeding Cool Article
April 19, 2021: Interview with Stana Katic. Flickering Myth Article
April 20, 2021: Interview with Butch Lukic, Jeremy Adams, Meghan Fitzmartin, and Jeff Wamester. Bleeding Cool Article
April 20, 2021: Interview with Matt Bomer. Flickering Myth Article
April 21, 2021: 1:39 clip with Omid Abtahi. WBHE YouTube
April 22, 2021: 2:28 clip with Matthew Mercer. WBHE YouTube
April 23, 2021: Interview with Stana Katic. Starburst Magazine Article
April 23, 2021: 2:36 "Picnic Dates" clip released. IGN YouTube
April 24, 2021: Interview with Elysia Rotaru. Bleeding Cool Article
April 26, 2021: 2:12 clip with Stana Katic. WBHE YouTube
April 26, 2021: 1:11 "Blame The New Guy" clip released. WF YouTube
April 26, 2021: Interview with Matt Bomer. Starburst Magazine Article
April 26, 2021: Interview with Stana Katic. ComicBook Article
April 26, 2021: Interview with Stana Katic. KGET Article
April 26, 2021: Interview with Christopher Diamantopoulos. Screen Rant Article
April 27, 2021: Interview with Omid Abtahi. Fanboy Nation Article
April 28, 2021: Interview with cast ad crew. Comics Beat Article
May 4, 2021: Interview with Christopher Diamantopoulos. WBHE YouTube
May 6, 2021: Interview with Stana Katic. WBHE YouTube
May 6, 2021: Interview with Omid Abtahi. Hall of Justice episode 232
May 9, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams and Meghan Fitzmartin. Voice America/Kids First!, 36:26-47:58
May 10, 2021: Interview with Liam McIntyre. WBHE YouTube
May 11, 2021: Interview with Matt Bomer. WBHE YouTube
May 12, 2021: Interview with Armen Taylor. WBHE YouTube
May 13, 2021: Interview with Meghan Fitzmartin. Hall of Justice Episode 233
May 14, 2021: Dusty Abell posts Iris design and head turns. Dusty Abell instagram
May 14, 2021: Dusty Abell posts Brainiac design and head turns. He tried to get the original Curt Swan design used. Dusty Abell instagram
May 14, 2021: Dusty Abell posts Hawkman design and head turns. He wanted to do the original helmet design with the big eyes and tongue. Dusty Abell instagram
May 17, 2021: Stills of Justice Society, Wonder Woman, Black Canary, and Flash and FLash posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 20, 2021: Interview with Elysia Rotaru. Hall of Justice Episode 234
June 10, 2021: Interview with Armen Taylor. Hall of Justice Episode 237
December 20, 2021: Streams on HBO Max starting January 1, 2022. Spoiler TV Article
June 8, 2023: Digital soundtrack for sale starting June 9, 2023 from Gardener Recordings. Film Music Reporter Article
Batman: Soul of the Dragon News
June 10, 2020: Allegedly, one 2021 title is Batman: Soul of the Dragon and it will release in Spring 2021, helmed by Bruce Timm, and story involves: "In this new version of Batman, his Martial Arts training becomes the focus. The film will reportedly center around Batman, Bronze Tiger, Lady Shiva, and Richard Dragon as we learn they all share a common acquaintance. The Martial Arts Master that trained not only Batman but this set of rouges has been missing for a number of years and under mysterious circumstances. When a cursed relic resurfaces the mystery of their dead master re-opens and Batman and his former classmates face-off in the ultimate test of their Martial Arts kills to gain control of this dangerous relic." GWW Article
August 12, 2020: Batman: Soul of the Dragon is set in the 1970s and is an original story. Bruce Wayne faces a deadly menace from his past with the help of three former classmates: all world-renowed martial artists Richard Dragon, Ben Turner, and Lady Shiva. David Giuntoli voices Bruce Wayne/Batman, Mark Dacascos voices Richard Dragon, Kelly Hu voices Lady Shiva, Michael Jai White voices Ben Turner/Bronze Tiger, James Hong voices O-Sensei, and Josh Keaton voices Jeffrey Burr. Bruce Timm is executive producing, Sam Liu is director and producer, and Jeremy Adams is the screenwriter. It releases in early 2021. First still of Batman, Bronze Tiger, Lady Shiva, and Richard Dragon released. THR Article
August 23, 2020: Will be the first release of 2021. IGN Article
November 10, 2020: Reportedly releases on January 26, 2021. First look at 4K/Blu-ray/Digital limited edition gift set and Benjamin Turner figurine. Den of Geek instagram
November 17, 2020: 1:41 trailer released. Digital release is January 12, 2021. January 26 date confirmed. Logline included. Movie is rated R. Additional cast include Grey Griffin, Chris Cox, Erica Luttrell, Robin Atkin Downes, Patrick Seitz, Jamie Chung, and Eric Bauza. IGN Article
November 19, 2020: Press release confirms it will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack (USA $39.99 SRP; Canada $44.98 SRP) and Blu-ray (USA $29.98 SRP; Canada $39.99 SRP) as well as on Digital. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in hi-definition, and a digital version of the movie. The Blu-ray features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. Producers are Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau. Bruce Timm and Sam Register are Executive Producers. The movie is dedicated to the late Dennis O'Neil. Special features include "Batman - Raw Groove" which explored the early 1970s influences that inspired the movie, "Producer Jim Krieg's Far Out Highlights," A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Movie Justice Society: World War II, Look Backs on Superman: Red Son and Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, and From the DC Vault, Batman: The Animated Series' "Day of the Samurai" and "Night of the Ninja". On January 12, it is availble through Amazon, Apple TV app, FandangoNOW, Playstation, Vudu, Xbox, and others. Languages and subtitles are English, Spanish, and French. Runtime is 83 minutes. Rated R for "some violence.". WF Article
November 25, 2020: Still of Lady Shiva and Richard Dragon posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
November 27, 2020: There will be a virtual panel on December 6 at 5 pm on CCXP's website featuring Kelly Hu, Mark Dacascos, Michael Jai White, Jeremy Adams and Bruce Timm. Terra Verso Article
December 6, 2020: A 70s story was always in the back of Bruce Timm's head. When he was a teenager, pop culture was martial arts movies like Bruce Lee and Blaxploitation like Shaft, Superfly, Jim Brown, Jim Kelly, and he wanted to do a mash up. A comic called Kung Fu Fighter that came out at the time was basically that. They decided early on not to do a straight up Batman movie and make it an ensemble piece and get to explore the others in the cast. Lady Shiva loses it when her sword is stolen. Richard Dragon's design was influenced by the cover of Dennis O'Neill's Kung Fu Fighters novel where he was depicted as Asian and more like Bruce Lee than the white man he became in the actual comics. The crew tried to be specific with fighting forms and poses for the characters. Jeremy Adams and Jim Krieg tried to hard to use a lot of 70s lingo. Timm added bits too like one of Ben Turner's line was 'I'm done!' and he expanded it to 'I'm done, baby!' as a nod to Richard Roundtree. They went through 20 composers and narrowed it to three. They didn't want the music to come off like a parody of the 70s. Joachim Horsley was chosen ultimately. Michael Jai White made sure Ben sounded like he was in the 70s and differentiate that from his modern take on Ben that he did on Arrow. The movie doesn't have much Batman and it was a conscious choice to see him more as Bruce Wayne. CCXP Day 3 Panel, 5:57:10-6:15:56 mark
December 10, 2020: Four stills of Bruce entering, O-Sensei, Lady Shiva, and Richard Dragon posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 10, 2020: Sam Liu reveals he took a lot of visual cues and transitions from 70s television series "Kung Fu," starring the late David Carradine. Sam Liu Tweet
December 11, 2020: Chris Cox voices Rip Jagger, known as Judomaster in the comics. Comics Beat Article
December 18, 2020: Four stills of Richard Dragon, Ben Turner, Lady Shiva and Soultaker, and Bruce Wayne posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 22, 2020: 2:08 clip "First Time" released. WBHE YouTube
December 27, 2020: Interview with Michael Jai White. He looked at Three the Hard Way, Fred Williamson, Jim Brown, and Jim Kelly for cultural touchstones and likens the movie to blaxploitation characters moving into a James Bond-ish kind of setting. He also hints the theme of "You come back and take care of your neighborhood; you give back" comes up for Ben. CBR Article
December 28, 2020: Excerpts from Bruce Timm, Sam Liu, and Jeremy Adams. Bruce Timm made an off the cuff pitch during a regular meeting, Jeremy Adams always wanted to do Enter the Dragon meets Batman and learned the good news from Jim Krieg, Bruce Timm rejected anything "disco," Sam Liu wanted to use Shaw Brothers SFX but Timm rejected the idea, the lead character designer was Aluir Amancio, Timm's art style was emulated to save time during production, and the Batman look was influenced by Cliff Chiang and Steve Rude after attempts to lean to Neal Adams and Jim Aparo. Animation Magazine Article
December 29, 2020: Interview with Kelly Hu about voicing Lady Shiva again, recording remotely, and playing a character of few words. CBR Article
December 30, 2020: 0:48 clip "Soul Breaker" released. WBHE YouTube
December 30, 2020: Jamie Cheung voices Jade. Lady Shiva's sword was originally supposed to be the Soultaker but DC objected to Katana not being present. They explained there wasn't any room to add in Katana. DC persisted. Jeremy Adams looked up the Soultaker on the DC Wiki and learned it was one of two mystic swords forged at the same time but the other never did show up in the comics so take a cue from the Stormbringer and Mournblade from the Elric books, the Soulbreaker took the place of its sister sword, the Soultaker in the movie. DC still thought it would be really neat for Katana to appear but approved the change. AnimeSuperhero post
December 31, 2020: 1:09 clip of Lady Shiva and Rip Jagger fighting. CBR Article
December 31, 2020: 2:49 clip "Bruce Wayne Faces A Rocky Challenge" released. SyFy Wire YouTube
January 3, 2021: Interview with David Giuntoli. Giuntoli talks about going "full Batman," going back to a younger Bruce, Bruce having just broken up with a woman over his secrets, and being the "freshman" student. CBR Article
January 4, 2021: Interview with Mark Dacascos. Commends Jeremy Adams' writing, finding Richard Dragon's heart and moral compass, connecting with Richard, balancing light and dark, reliving the 70s and other projects. CBR Article
January 4, 2021: Comments from David Giuntoli and Bruce Wayne clip released. IGN Article
January 4, 2021: Interview with Sam Liu. Spoilerverse Article
January 5, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams. Flickering Myth Article
January 5, 2021: Comments from Michael Jai White and Ben Turner clip released. IGN YouTube
January 6, 2021: Comments from Kelly Hu and Lady Shiva clip released. IGN YouTube
January 6, 2021: Interview with Kelly Hu. CBM Article
January 6, 2021: Interview with Michael Jai White. CBM Article
January 6, 2021: 26 second clip "Ben Turner Attack" released. WBHE YouTube
January 7, 2021: Comments from Decascos and Richard Dragon clip released. IGN YouTube
January 7, 2021: Cast interviews with David Giuntoli, Kelly Hu, Michael Jai White, and Mark Decascos. Hall of Justice Podcast #215
January 8, 2021: Interview with Mark Decascos. Flickering Myth Article
January 9, 2021: Interview with David Giuntoli. Flickering Myth Article
January 10, 2021: Interview with Sam Liu. Animatics were being delivered while Liu and Bruce Timm were also editing final picture for Superman: Red Son. Ben Turner's martial arts leans towards a hard style like karate, Richard Dragon's is more fluid like Jeet June Do and Wushu, Lady Shiva is more weapons driven but also Wushu and bit inspired by Donnie Yen. There is a character that has a snake style. CBR Article
January 11, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams on choosing influences from the 70s/80s, the cast and characters, Kobra, and philosophy. CBR Article
January 12, 2021: 29 second clip "Shiva-Dragon Vs. Ninjas" released. WBHE YouTube
January 12, 2021: Interview with main cast. DC Blog Article
January 12, 2021: Interview with main cast and crew. Comics Beat Article
January 12, 2021: New still of Dragon, Shiva, Turner, and Batman released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 13, 2021: Ben Li storyboarded the whole assault on the island section. Sam Liu Tweet
January 13, 2021: There was a general note from the higher ups that Bruce needed more costume time but they didn't press too hard about it. Sam Liu Tweet
January 14, 2021: Aluir Amancio did the designs for "pretty much all" the major characters: Batman/Bruce, Ben Turner, Lady Shiva, Richard Dragon, O-Sensei, Jeffrey Burr, Kingsnake, Lady Eve, Schlangenfaust and Silver St. Cloud. Bruce Timm Anime Superhero post
January 14, 2021: Bill Sienkiewicz did the cover art. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 15, 2021: Opening was set in the French Riviera. Jeremy Adams Tweet
January 18, 2021: Sam Liu reveals the crew was surprised the movie got an R rating because they took a lot of blood out. He notes "they" have "really been clamping down recently." Sam Liu Tweet
January 19, 2021: Elsa Gargarza storyboarded the Shiva lair and Nanda Parbat-one finger fight flashback scenes. Sam Liu Tweet
January 19, 2021: Jeff Wamester storyboarded the opening scene and the Nanda Parbat flashback that introduces O-Sensei's students. Sam Liu Tweet
January 19, 2021: Bruce Timm confirms Kobra Island was inspired by Khao Phing Kan island in Thailand, the location for Scaramanga's retreat in "The Man with the Golden Gun". Anime Superhero post
January 21, 2021: Dusty Abell posts 9 incidental's character designs. Dusty Abell instagram
January 21, 2021: Dusty Abell posts 9 incidental's character designs. Dusty Abell instagram
January 21, 2021: Dusty Abell posts 9 incidental's character designs. Dusty Abell instagram
January 21, 2021: Andres Velasco storyboarded the Ben Turner breaking up Kobra deal scene and David Maximo storyboarded Batman vs. Axe Gang scene. Sam Liu Tweet
January 21, 2021: Interview with Kelly Hu. ComicBook Article
January 23, 2021: Bruce Timm comments on the ending. While he broke the story with Jeremy Adams and Jim Krieg, they realized they needed to end the movie with the four heroes battling evil for all eternity. In the excitement of the moment, Timm suggested ending it with Batman looking right into the camera, saying, "Let's get it on" with a badass smirk. He instinctively made Bruce Lee's 'Come and get it' gesture. Adams and Krieg instantly recognized it and stated it had to be in the ending. Timm reluctantly agreed to use it one last time in a production he worked on. Anime Superhero post
January 24, 2021: Sam Liu reveals the original ending was just Batman closing the Gate on the others and fighting the demons by himself in the other dimension. He recalls suggesting all four fight together but he was against using the Bruce Lee gesture. Anime Superhero post
January 25, 2021: David Maximo storyboarded the scene of Richard Dragon walking up to Gotham Nights. Bruce Timm was on the fence but Sam Liu dug it. Anime Superhero post
January 26, 2021: TJ Collins designed the spirit animal auras at the end. Sam Liu Tweet
January 27, 2021: Interview with Michael Jai White. ComicBook Article
January 27, 2021: Elsa Garagarza storyboarded the two early main Shiva fight scenes. Sam Liu Tweet
February 5, 2021: Bruce Timm comments on the ending's inspirations. Two big inspirations for the ending was the ambiguous nature of the series finale of Angel, "Not Fade Away," wherein the protagonists face seemingly unbeatable odds then it cuts to black before the final epic battle even begins and the ending to the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie with a cocky and defiant line to the true Big Bad then a cut to black. Anime Superhero post
February 6, 2021: The movie was #1 for the top ten Blu-ray seller for the week ending 1/30/21, #1 for the top five home media sellers for the week ending 1/30/21, and #4 for top five UHD Blu-ray sellers for the week ending 1/30/21. Blu-ray Article
February 7, 2021: David Maximo storyboarded the car chase. Sam Liu Tweet
February 15, 2021: Interview with Sam Liu. POC Culture Article
February 18, 2021: Interview with Kelly Hu. SciFi Talk Tumblr
February 21, 2021: Interview with Sam Liu. Liu introduced a touch of 80s influence like Big Trouble in Little China. It is 1973 as far as Bruce Timm is concerned. The Sarah O'Connell Show YouTube, 54 min mark
March 4, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams. Hall of Justice Podcast episode 223, 27:53 mark
March 12, 2021: Interview with Michael Jai White. SciFi Talk YouTube
December 20, 2021: Streams on HBO Max starting January 1, 2022. Spoiler TV Article
January 25, 2022: TJ Collins posts designs of beat up Bruce. TJ Collins Tweet
July 29, 2022: Jeff Wamester posts animatic of a storyboard he did of Jade Nguyen scene. Jeff Wamester Tweet
July 31, 2022: Jeff Wamester posts animatic of Richard Dragon's first fight scene. Jeff Wamester Tweet
June 26, 2023: Jeff Wamester posts animatic of Bruce climbing up cliff. Jeff Wamester Tweet
Superman: Man of Tomorrow News
July 19, 2019: One of the 2020 movies will be Superman: Man of Tomorrow. DC Blog
April 30, 2020: In Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Clark Kent is working as an intern for the Daily Planet and learning on the job how to save the city of Metropolis. Superman is voiced by Darren Criss, Zachary Quinto voices Lex Luthor. Alexandra Daddario voices Lois Lane, Lobo is voiced by Ryan Hurst, Parasite will be voiced by Brett Dalton, Ike Amadi voices Martian Manhunter, Neil Flynn voices Jonathan Kent, and Bellamy Young voices Martha Kent. It is directed by Chris Palmer and written by Tim Sheridan, with Butch Lukic serving as supervising producer. Still of Superman and Lex included. EW Article
June 16, 2020: Release is rumored to be September 8. DVD News Flash Facebook
June 23, 2020: 1:39 trailer released. First look at cover and cast including the Kents, Martian Manhunter, and Parasite. IGN YouTube
June 25, 2020: Digital release of August 23 and 4K/Blu-ray/DVD release of September 8 confirmed, new logline, cast info: Cristina Milizia voices Maya, Petey and Kaylie, Eugene Byrd voices Ron Troupe, April Stewart voices Mrs. Ross, and Piotr Michael voices Perry White, runtime is 86 minutes, and special features include featurettes about Lobo and Martian Manhunter, past peeks at Justice League vs. The Fatal Five and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, From the DC Vault will be Superman: The Animated Series' "The Main Man" Part 1 and 2, trailers for Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge, and Superman: Red Son, and a sneak peek at the next movie. In addition to Butch Lukic taking over as the next Supervising Producer, Kimberly Moreau will be a new producer. Rated. PG-13 for violence, some bloody images, suggestive material, language, smoking and brief partial nudity. Front cover art included. WF Article
June 25, 2020: When Cristina Milizia was scheduled to record ADR, her son Alex was born instead. Cristina Milizia Tweet
July 13, 2020: Back cover revealed. World's Finest Tweet
July 21, 2020: New press release. Tim Sheridan took inspiration from a number of stories, including Superman: American Alien and Superman: Birthright. DC Article
August 14, 2020: Will be streamed for free at DC FanDome on August 22 at 4:15 pm PST then a 50 minute virtual panel at 5:45 pm Eastern with Darren Criss, Brett Dalton, Ryan Hurst, Ike Amadi, Butch Lukic, Chris Palmer and Tim Sheridan. It will replay on August 23 at midnight. TV Line Article
August 17, 2020: 1:09 clip featuring Lobo. IGN Article
August 18, 2020: 1:30 clip "Rocket" posted. SyFy Wire YouTube
August 20, 2020: 2:19 clip posted. DC YouTube
August 20, 2020: 1:10 clip "Clark Vs. Lobo" posted. ComicBook YouTube
August 21, 2020: 0:54 clip "Superman vs Lobo" posted. WBE YouTube
August 21, 2020: Superman: Man of Tomorrow is not the start of a new continuity but director Chris Palmer hopes for a sequel. CBR Article
August 22, 2020: DC FanDome panel will debut on IGN on Sunday, August 23 at 2pm PT/5pm ET. Darren Criss, Ike Amadi, Brett Dalton, Tim Sheridan, Chris Palmer, and moderator Matt Bomer will feature. Gary Miereanu Tweet
August 23, 2020: 45 minute recording of the IGN panel posted. Looked at Superman For All Season but didn't get anything then used American Alien for inspiration like the pre-Superman costume and Lobo then Tim Sheridan put his twist on it. Once they figured out when the story took place, they also looked at Birthright. Biggest directive from Lukic was to make the movie smaller in scale like the Richard Donner movies and see Superman rise from those kind of character interactions. It was meant to be more of an indie movie and more about character. The movie isn't an origin story more like Act 2. Themes explored include how the world affects Superman, identity, and truth to one's self. Sam Register told Butch Lukic to to something different so he went in an opposite direction of anime and used thick and thin lines like a comic. Chris Palmer convinced Lukic of using Flash and other things. Otto Schmidt's art style gave Lukic some confidence with animating this look but the overseas animation studio had problems at first so it was a style that adapted over time. Some points have broken lines like traditional hand drawn animation. Rudy Jones is an everyman you can sympathize with. Ike Amadi used his immigration from Nigeria to inform his take on Martian Manhunter. Three of the main characters are ones who are the last of their race. The cast was told to treat it like they were acting in live action. There is an easter egg in the scene when Martha gives Clark his costume. IGN YouTube
August 23, 2020: 54 second clip of Clark meeting Rudy. IGN Article
August 24, 2020: Chris Palmer comments on the animation style. It definitely evokes the original Superman animated series, what Metropolis itself could be 25, 30 years in the future. The line art was to try something new and make a different world from the previous films and evoke more of a comic book kind of feel. CBR Article
August 24, 2020: Chris Palmer comments on Parasite as an outsider figure in contrast to the three aliens of the movie. CBR Article
August 25, 2020: 1:02 clip released. CBR YouTube
August 26, 2020: Full interview with Chris Palmer. CBR Article
August 26, 2020: Tim Sheridan talks about the title. It wasn't Man of Tomorrow until he finished the first draft. CBR Article
August 26, 2020: Tim Sheridan explains Lobo represents what we get away from in contrast to Superman being who we aspire to be. CBR Article
August 26, 2020: SciFiNow will host a live twitter watch party with writer Tim Sheridan at 9 pm on Thursday. SciFiNow Tweet
August 27, 2020: Full interview with Tim Sheridan. CBR Article
August 27, 2020: Tim Sheridan pitched the opening scene to Chris Palmer when the bosses were out of the office. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 27, 2020: Originally, the script started further into the story with a title sequence of a carefree Clark walking to the Daily Planet. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 27, 2020: Butch Lukic made Tim Sheridan change a "I'd watch my six" line in the script. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 27, 2020: Tim Sheridan had to remove a lot of F words from the script. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 27, 2020: Butch Lukic decided to include Lobo in the movie. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 27, 2020: "It's never gonna catch on" was either a late addition by Wes Gleason or an ad lib by Darren Criss. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 27, 2020: In the script, Lobo was eating a bowl of noodles instead of drinking whiskey. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 31, 2020: Interview with Butch Lukic. Decided to go in a different direction from the bulky Parasite designs and used Evangelion as a reference point. Otto Schmidt submitted four designs for Lobo: a straight hair, short hair, mohawk, and the classic look that winded up being chosen. Schmidt submitted five looks for Lois, including the leather jacket that was chosen and a nice business suit. Lukic decided to use a rejected look for Lois' casual appearance when she visits Clark at his apartment. A red haired Lex Luthor was considered and Schmidt did a rough form of it. Considered adapting from Man For All Seasons like the part when teenage Clark is arrested but it would have stretched the movie. Hall of Justice Podcast Episode 198
September 2, 2020: Interview with Butch Lukic and Tim Sheridan. The genesis of the story was a collaboration between Butch Lukic, Jim Krieg, and Tim Sheridan. They decided to try a Superman story but not exactly starting from the beginning. Instead Superman has been in Metropolis for about year trying to make his way in the world of journalism while trying to help people without revealing himself. The imagery of Calrk wearing goggles and a leather jacket was influenced from American Alien. Lukic went back and forth through email with Otto Schmidt on character design since he was new to animation. Jon Suzuki and Dusty Abell changed it so it was fit for animation. The French animation studio JSBC that worked on the Lastman cartoon was also an influence on design. How does Clark approach being an alien and how does he accept that and how is he accepted by the world are part of the story. As far as Lobo, the swearing and the sexism, appropriate or inappropriate is about as far as Lukic took it because the movie would be PG-13. He did self-censor when it came to swearing. Tim Sheridan wanted to subvert expectations and present Clark Kent at an emotional crossroads of trying to figure out if he should be truthful since Clark is someone who is always about truth and justice. During the writing, their first instinct wasn't to write it as an allegory for immigration nor did it drive the start of the process but there was no way around the topic for a Superman story with Lobo and Martian Manhunter in it. They wanted talk about what it means to be an outsider and to be looking at the rest of the world because it was much more basic and something universal that they thought everybody would be able to identify with. Comics Beat Article
September 3, 2020: Interview with Brett Dalton. CBM Article
September 7, 2020: Interview with Brett Dalton. CBR Article
September 8, 2020: David Nakayama is the front cover artist for the 4K/Bluray/DVD release. David Nakayama Tweet
October 22, 2020: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Owen Likes Comics YouTube
November 19, 2020: Nominated by Critic's Choice Awards for Best Superhero Movie. Tim Sheridan Tweet
January 25, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Voices from Krypton Podcast
February 2, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Voices from Krypton Podcast
February 8, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Voices from Krypton Podcast
Superman: Red Son News
October 11, 2013: James Tucker mentions adapting Superman: Red Son has been discussed. Toon Zone Article
January 13, 2018: Bruce Timm repeats he would like to do a movie based on the Superman Elseworlds story "Red Son" but it depends on sales of Gotham by Gaslight. ComicBook Article
January 8, 2019: Rumor is Red Son adaptation is being developed. Rumored logline and cast is Amy Acker, Anna Vocino, Diedrich Bader, Greg Chun, Jim Ward, Jason Isaacs, Jason Spisak, Jim Meskimen, Paul Williams, Phil Lamarr, Phil Morris, Roger Craig Smith, Sasha Roiz, Tara Strong, Travis Willingham, Vanessa Marshall, William Salyers, and Winter Zoli. Revenge of the Fan Article
July 19, 2019: One of the 2020 movies will be Superman: Red Son. DC Blog
September 19, 2019: First still released, featuring Kal-El. Jason Isaacs voices Kal-El, Diedrich Bader voices Lex Luthor, Amy Acker voices Lois Lane, Vanessa Marshall voices Wonder Woman, Phil Morris voices James Olsen, Paul Williams voices Brainiac, Sasha Roiz voices Hal Jordan, Phil LaMarr voices John Stewart, Roger Craig Smith voices Batman, Jim Meskimen voices John F. Kennedy, Travis Willingham voices Superior Man, William Salyers voices Joseph Stalin, and Winter Ave Zoli voices Svetlana. Executive produced by Bruce Timm and Sam Register, directed by Sam Liu, and script by J.M. DeMatteis. Releases first quarter 2020. TV Insider Article
September 26, 2019: Second still released, featuring Batman. Comics Beat Article
October 3, 2019: Jim Lee shows off stills at New York Comic Con, including a first look at Wonder Woman. Now Bruce Timm is reportedly the director. Kirsten Acuna Tweet
October 25, 2019: Red Son wrapped production the week of October 21. Sam Liu Tweet
October 26, 2019: Sam Liu estimates Red Son started production in mid-2018. It had quick turn arounds like Public Enemies and Batman and Harley Quinn. Sam Liu Tweet
November 5, 2019: Still of Superman and Wonder Woman posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 3, 2019: Still of Wonder Woman and Superman dancing posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 3, 2019: James Tucker did an initial pass on the Wonder Woman design but it was later revised. James Tucker Tweet
December 13, 2019: Still of Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and the Green Lantern Corps. Stewart is voiced by Phil LaMarr. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 16, 2019: 1:43 trailer released. Rated PG-13 for violent content, bloody images, suggestive material, language, thematic elements, and some smoking. Front cover revealed. IGN YouTube
December 18, 2019: Digital release is on February 25, 2020 and physical media release is on March 17, 2020. Phantom Stranger will be the short attached to the release. Special features also include a Cold War featurette, two episodes from the Red Son motion comic, and sneak peak at Justice League Dark: Apokolips War. Rated PG-13 and runtime listed at 84 minutes. WF Article
February 11, 2020: Still of Lex Luthor released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 12, 2020: Red Son will premiere on February 24 at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood at 7 pm. Isaacs, Bader, Acker, Marshall, Morris, Smith, Roiz, LaMarr, Willingham, Timm, and Liu will attend. Still included. World's Finest
February 12, 2020: 51 second "Newsreel Clip" clip posted. WBE YouTube
February 13, 2020: The movie is still rated PG-13. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 21, 2020: 40 second clip "Lex & Lois" released. Warner Bros. Entertainment YouTube
February 21, 2020: Lex and Lois still released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 24, 2020: 1:08 Batman clip posted. IGN YouTube
February 25, 2020: 43:41 recording of West Hollywood panel posted. Saturday Morning Cereal YouTube
February 26, 2020: 1:18 clip "Satellite Clip" released. WBHE YouTube
February 26, 2020: Tara Strong voiced Young Batman. Sam Liu Tweet
February 28, 2020: 1:06 clip "Now or Later" released. ComicBook YouTube
February 28, 2020: Red Son will be screened at the Directors Guild of America in New York City on March 16 at 7 pm. Amy Acker, Vanessa Marshall, Roger Craig Smith, Sasha Roiz, Bruce Timm, Sam Liu, and J.M. DeMatteis will attend the post-screening panel. Two stills of Green Lantern and Lois released. WF Article
March 2, 2020: New York premiere canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus. CBR Article
March 3, 2020: 1:15 clip released. CBR YouTube
March 4, 2020: 1:21 clip released. DC YouTube
March 12, 2020: 0:41 clip "Batman-Helicopters" released. WBHE YouTube
March 12, 2020: Two Batman stills released. World's Finest Tweet
March 12, 2020: Promo posters released. WBHE Tweet
March 12, 2020: Interview with Sam Liu. Red Son took five attempts to make. Starburst Article
March 13, 2020: The military official who talks to Superman at the dam is named General Rogozhin, a nod to Dostoevsky's The Idiot, in the script. J.M. DeMatteis Tweet
March 13, 2020: J.M. DeMatteis confirms the hydroelectric dam is loosely based on the Sayano-Shushenskaya Dam. J.M. DeMatteis Tweet
March 13, 2020: Interviews with Jason Isaacs, Vanessa Marshall, and Phil Morris. DC Daily Episode 371
March 13, 2020: Roger Craig Smith will do a Twitter AMA on Moday the 16th from 4-5 pm PDT. Roger Craig Smith Tweet
March 16, 2020: 1:01 clip featuring Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman released. IGN Article
May 14, 2020: Streams on DC Universe on June 17. DC Blog
June 24, 2020: Interview with Amy Acker and Phil Morris. DCU Article
February 21, 2021: Interview with Sam Liu. The Sarah O'Connell Show YouTube, 1 hour, 09 mark
Octber 22, 2021: Sasha Roiz and Phil LaMarr recorded for Hal Jordan and John Stewart on October 22, 2018. Gary Miereanu Tweet
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight News
October 15, 2015: NYCC Q&A with James Tucker. Tucker still wants to do an Elseworlds DTV in an anthology format that adapts Gotham by Gaslight, Flashpoint Batman: Knight of Vengeance, and Red Rain. CBR Article
April 8, 2017: It was reported at Wizard World St. Louis, Jennifer Carpenter revealed she's voicing Catwoman in an animated adaptation of Gotham by Gaslight. CBM Article
July 8, 2017: The next movie releasing after Batman and Harley Quinn will be Batman: Gotham by Gaslight. CB Article
July 10, 2017: Jay Oliva confirms he is not involved in the movie. Jay Oliva Tweet
September 26, 2017: Updated listing in iTunes reveals cast includes Bruce Greenwood, Jennifer Carpenter, Chris Cox, John DiMaggio, David Forseth, Grey Griffin, Anthony Head, Bob Joles, Yuri Lowenthal, Lincoln Melcher, Scott Patterson, William Salyers, Tara Strong, Bruce Timm, and Kari Wuhrer. Sam Liu listed as director, Jim Krieg as screenwriter, and Bruce Timm as producer. Screenshot of cover and logline emphasizes Batman vs. Jack the Ripper. Toon Zone post
October 6, 2017: Summary of panel. It includes more characters than seen in the original comic, many suspects who could be Jack the Ripper, not sure yet if rating will be PG-13 or R, at least one sequence that makes you squirm a little bit, not a direct adaptation of Mike Mignola's visual style but the crew took some visual cues the comics and fused that with their traditional animation styles, tried to get as much shadow as possible on Jack the Ripper, first clip has Batman attacking the criminal that's taken charge of the boys and made them pickpockets, and directs them to go to an orphanage and turn around their lives, there's a real emotional arc for Bruce, Selina is an actress/adventurer, and inspired by Sherlock Holmes character Irene Adler and is an equal to Bruce Wayne, they investigate the tragedy together, second clip shown is of Batman and Selina Kyle fighting Jack the Ripper in a slaughterhouse, Alan Burnett said he always wanted to set a scene in a slaughterhouse, movie isn't aiming for historical accuracy, crew are fans of the show Penny Dreadful, Sister Leslie (Thompkins) makes a strong presence in the movie, and the movie has DC Comics Easter eggs, Jack the Ripper Easter Eggs and Sherlock Holmes Easter eggs. CBR Article
October 6, 2017: Anthony Head voices Alfred. Movie partially adapts Gotham by Gaslight and Master of the Future. SyFy Wire Article
October 18, 2017: Q&A summary from NYCC. The character designs were done by Steven Choi. Comics Beat Article
October 19, 2017: Q&A from NYCC with Jim Krieg, Bruce Timm, and Sam Liu. DC All Access YouTube
November 10, 2017: Trailer released. IGN YouTube
November 14, 2017: The movie releases on January 23, 2018 on digital and February 6, 2018 on Blu-ray and DVD. Front cover and special features also revealed - a documentary featurette on the comic, commentary with Bruce Timm, Sam Liu, and Jim Krieg, a sneak peek at Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay, and From the DC Vault - "Showdown" episode from Batman: The Animated Series; "Trials of the Demon!" episode from Batman: The Brave and the Bold. CBR Article
November 25, 2017: Batman still released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 5, 2017: New footage in trailer from Warner UK. Warner UK YouTube
December 6, 2017: Gary Miereanu posts still of Jack the Ripper. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 6, 2017: The sequence of the battle against Jack the Ripper in the meat factory was boarded by Chase Conley. Sam Liu Tweet
December 14, 2017: The movie will be shown during the DC in D.C. event. It will be shown on January 12 from 6:30 to 9:15 pm. Only 18 years and older will be allowed. There will be a cocktail reception, the movie, and a Q&A with the cast and crew at the Newseum Theatre. Toon Zone post
December 14, 2017: Batman still and Ivy clip released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 22, 2017: Batman still released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 5, 2018: New clip released of Batman taking on a thug named Big Bill. ComicBook Article
January 11, 2018: New stills and clip released of Batman and street urchins. World's Finest Tweet
January 12, 2018: Bruce Greenwood Q&A at DC in D.C. event. Greenwood praises the script and would do a sequel. ComicBook Article
January 13, 2018: Batman still released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 15, 2018: Summary of screening and panel at DC in D.C. event. 1944 movie "The Lodger" and Erik Larson's historical novel "The Devil in the White City" were cited as influences. Previews World Article
January 16, 2018: Jack the Ripper still released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 16, 2018: Batman still released. Announcement tomorrow. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 17, 2018: Batman and Jack stills released. World's Finest Tweet
January 17, 2018: Batman still released. Paley Center Los Angeles premiere will be on February 5, 2018. Screening starts at 7 pm. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 23, 2018: Three stills released. World's Finest Tweet
January 23, 2018: Selina still and clip released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 2, 2018: Batman vs. Jack clip released. ComicBook Article
February 2, 2018: Bruce meets Selina clip released. THR Article
February 2, 2018: Interview with cast and crew. Down and Nerdy Podcast Episode 199
February 3, 2018: Phil Bourassa reveals early development sketches of Batman he did a very nascent stage before Bruce Timm settled on a direction . Phil Bourassa instagram
February 5, 2018: Bruce Wayne and Hugo Strange chat clip released. CBR Article
February 5, 2018: Jack and Batman pursue a blimp across Gotham clip released. SyFy Wire Article
February 5, 2018: Jake Castorena posts storyboards of Batman and Jack fight. Jake Castorena instagram
February 6, 2018: Jack and Batman battle on the blimp clip released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 9, 2018: Jake Castorena posts snippet of original board for blimp fight. Jake Castorena instagram
February 12, 2018: Jim Krieg confirms Hugo Strange describing Jack the Ripper as having a "hatred of women, a hunger that never dies!" was a reference to Star Trek Season 2 episode 14 "Wolf in the Fold". Jim Krieg Tweet
March 15, 2018: Jake Castorena posts another snippet of original board for blimp fight. Jake Castorena instagram
March 23, 2018: Blu-ray sales estimates for first week release is $2 million. The Numbers Tweet
July 6, 2018: Jake Castorena posts a snippet of an original board for a Gordon-Batman talking scene. Jake Castorena instagram
June 21, 2019: Initial concept art for Batman. Steven Choi instagram
June 21, 2019: Initial concept art for Batman. Steven Choi instagram
June 21, 2019: Initial concept art of Batman and Jack the Ripper. Steven Choi instagram
June 21, 2019: More concept art of Batman. Steven Choi instagram
June 21, 2019: Tim, Dickie, and Jason final designs. Steven Choi instagram
June 21, 2019: Final Batman design. Steven Choi instagram
June 21, 2019: Final Gordon as Jack design. Steven Choi instagram
Milestone Movie News
August 22, 2020: Reginald Hudlin reveals Milestone Media are talking to Warner Bros. Animation about doing a Static Shock animated movie. Deadline Article
October 16, 2021: At DC FanDome, Milestone Media producer Reggie Hudlin and Milestone co-founder Denys Cowan revealed that an animated movie featuring the heroes of Milestone Comics is currently in development from Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The film is based on a script by Hardware: Season One writer Brandon Thomas. A promotional poster for the production was also revealed, featuring Static, Hardware, Icon and Rocket in art by Bill Sienkiewicz. CBR Article
January 9, 2024: Reggie Hudlin posted an instagram story with the text "Shadowed Legends" Script Writing Day 1 Update and featuring the Milestone movie concept poster. DCAUR Tweet
Watchmen News
April 13, 2017: A Warner Bros. survey notes there is an upcoming R-rated Watchmen animated DTV adaptation. CBR Article
July 21, 2023: Watchmen announced for 2024. Holy Plot Media Tweet
July 21, 2023: Logo shown at Justice League: Warworld panel. Neil Vagg Tweet
July 22, 2023: Amber Avara was a storyboard artist on the movie. Amber Avara Tweet
July 22, 2023: Reportedly will be two parts. Matías Lértora Tweet
May 30, 2024: Blu-ray.com's website shows a tentative release date of August 13 for Watchmen: Chapter 1. DCAUR Tweet
June 12, 2024: It is two CGI animated movies. Chapter 1 comes out this year and Chapter 2 comes out in 2025. A trailer was shown at Annecy. Midou Tweet
June 13, 2024: 41 second teaser posted. Warner Bros. Entertainment YouTube
June 13, 2024: Amber Avara storyboarded for the movie. Amber Avara Tweet
June 13, 2024: Danica Dickison storyboarded for both movies. Dickison made a 'how to 3D in SBP video' on YouTube for the team. Danica Dickison Tweet
June 18, 2024: Chapter 1 is rated R for violent content and some graphic nudity. DCAUR Tweet
July 9, 2024: Chapter 1 poster released. Trailer releases tomorrow. Warner Bros. Entertainment Tweet
July 10, 2024: 2:14 trailer posted. Warner Bros. Entertainment YouTube
July 10, 2024: Press release. The movie is produced and adapted by J. Michael Straczynski. The digital release date is August 13 and the 4K/Blu-ray release date is August 27. Jim Krieg and Cindy Rago are producers and Dave Gibbons served as a consulting producer. Sam Register, Larry Gordon, and Lloyd Levin are executive producers. Cast includes Matthew Rhys as Dan Dreiberg.Nite Owl, Katee Sackhoff as Laurie Juspeczyk/Silk Spectre, Titus Welliver as Rorschach/Walter Kovacs), Troy Baker as Adrian Veidt/Ozymandias, Adrienne Barbeau as Sally Jupiter/Silk Spectre, Corey Burton as Captain Metropolis, Michael Cerveris as Jonathan Osterman/Dr. Manhattan, Jeffrey Combs as Edgar Jacobi/Moloch, Grey DeLisle, Kelly Hu, John Marshall Jones as Hooded Justice, Max Koch, Phil LaMarr, Yuri Lowenthal as Wally Weaver, Geoff Pierson as Hollis Mason/Nite Owl, Dwight Schultz, Jason Spisak, Kari Wahlgren as Janey Slater, and Rick D. Wasserman as Edward Blake/The Comedian. Synopsis is "Chapter 1: In an alternate world history set in 1985, the murder of a government sponsored superhero draws his outlawed colleagues out of retirement and into a mystery that threatens to upend their personal lives and the world itself." Special features are "The Art of Adaptation: Introducing the Story" and "Dave Gibons and Watchmen: Chapters I-VI". Run time is 83 minutes. Rated R. Chapter II releases later in 2024. WF Article
July 10, 2024: Jonathan Hoekstra is the art director. Brandon Vietti Tweet
July 10, 2024: J. Michael Straczynski exlains he strictly configured the structure of the comic to work in a movie. He did not add more material nor change what works in the book. JMS Tweet
July 10, 2024: J. Michael Straczynski confirms Tales of the Black Freighter is included in the movie. JMS Tweet
July 10, 2024: J. Michael Straczynski turned in both chapter's scripts in December 2021. JMS Tweet
July 12, 2024: Back covers released. Music is by Tim Kelly, edited by Cris Mertens, and casting and voice direction by Jamie Thomason. Paramount is also credited. WF Tweet
July 13, 2024: A Warner Bros. Discovery employee screening of Chapter I was held. Jonathan Hoekstra Tweet
July 20, 2024: Jerome Moore posts character designs of Doctor Manhattan and Silk Spectre. He was approached during production on season four of Young Justice. Jerome Moore deviantArt
July 20, 2024: Jerome Moore posts character designs of Doctor Manhattan. Jerome Moore deviantArt
July 23, 2024: Chapter II is rated R for bloody violence, sexuality, graphic nudity, and some violence. Screen-Connections Article
July 26, 2024: 2:54 clip with an introduction by Katee Sackhoff released. IGN YouTube
July 30, 2024: 9:49 "The Art of Adaptation" special feature released. WBE YouTube
August 1, 2024: 3:55 clip "Gunning For Masks" released. ClipZone YouTube
August 13, 2024: Very first piece of concept art posted. It was done by Kristina Vardazaryan and Jonathan Hoekstra. Jonathan Hoekstra Tweet
August 13, 2024: Interview with Brandon Vietti. Dave Gibbons' art style had hatch lines and 2D animation would strip that away. There was some testing in 2D animation in-house but it was decided 3D was the better way to go because they could create texture maps of those lines, capture the ragged edge to those inclines, overall preserve the comic book look, and use camera, lighting and the focal length of lens. The movie was animated by Studio Mir. Finding a good midpoint to end Chapter I on was difficult and some things had to be cut. Animation Magazine Article
August 13, 2024: Damon Bard posts 3D development work on Dr. Manhattan. Damon Bard instagram
August 14, 2024: Damon Bard posts more 3D development work on Dr. Manhattan. Damon Bard instagram
August 14, 2024: Katee Sackhoff comments on making self doubt, vulnerability, and pain a through line for Laurie. She used a personal experience to craft the character. ComicBook Article
August 15, 2024: Interview with Katee Sackhoff. Coming Soon Article
August 15, 2024: Interview with Katee Sackhoff, Titus Welliver, and Brandon Vietti. io9 Article
August 15, 2024: Interview with Titus Welliver. ComicBook Article
August 15, 2024: Damon Bard posts 3D development work on Walter Kovacs. Damon Bard instagram
August 16, 2024: Damon Bard posts more 3D development work on Walter Kovacs. Damon Bard instagram
August 16, 2024: Interview with Brandon Vietti. SuperHeroHype Article
August 16, 2024: Concept art of Rumrunners lighting posted. Jonathan Hoekstra Tweet
August 17, 2024: Damon Bard posts 3D development work on The Comedian. Damon Bard instagram
August 18, 2024: Damon Bard posts more 3D development work on The Comedian. Damon Bard instagram
August 18, 2024: Design process of Rorschach posted. Jonathan Hoekstra Tweet
August 18, 2024: Interviews with Titus Welliver and Katee Sackhoff. Flickering Myth YouTube
August 19, 2024: Interview with Brandon Vietti. DC Blog
August 20, 2024: Damon Bard posts 3D development work on Laurie. Damon Bard instagram
August 21, 2024: Damon Bard posts more 3D development work on Laurie. Damon Bard instagram
August 21, 2024: Interviews with Brandon Vietti, Titus Welliver, and Katee Sackhoff. Comics Beat Article
August 22, 2024: Interview with Brandon Vietti. Jonathan Hoekstra traced Rorschach's ink blots from the comic and put a reel together, it was sent to Studio Mir, timing passes were done, and the final version is essentially projected onto the model's face. Hall of Justice Episode 394
August 22, 2024: Interview with Brandon Vietti and Jonathan Hoekstra. Vinton Heuck co-directed Chapter II with Vietti. Hoekstra was hired, after his wife, as a previs development/layout artist before he applied as art director. He literally translated the micron dot into a brush tip and went overseas to help guide Studio Mir since they were doing things they never did before. To counter the 3D animation look, they used traditional media textures. The line art jittered too much in the 2D tests and became hard to track. It didn't look graceful or animated well so they went with cel-shaded 3D animation. They scanned in actual bristle board, went for realistic lighting rather than rimlight, and went with a synth score instead of the traditional superhero symphonic score to match the 1980s setting. Most voice recording was done in Zoom sessions during the pandemic. They tried to go for more realism than past animated projects like close-ups. Hoekstra admits to doing a lot of micromanaging and drawing over other's work. Heuck admits Karnac was an interesting challenge and had to figure out where everything was. Hoekstra points out Dave Gibbons did 3000 different poses of Laurie's face in the comic so he had to figure what the essense of her design was. They didn't get to talk to Gibbons during production and only spoke to him at the beginning. Vietti talks about mapping out 3D models of locations and talked about screengrabbing as much of 40th and 7th. Some changes to Karnac had to be done for the needs of the screen like the walking and talking scenes. There was also the use of SFX to consider like the ticking clock with Dr. Manhattan. The Vinton T. Heuck channel YouTube
August 22, 2024: Damon Bard posts 3D development work on Rorschach. Damon Bard instagram
August 23, 2024: Damon Bard posts more 3D development work on Rorschach. Damon Bard instagram
August 24, 2024: Damon Bard posts 3D development work on "circulatory Jon" in flashback scene. Damon Bard instagram
August 25, 2024: Damon Bard posts 3D development work on Rorschach journaling scene. Damon Bard instagram
August 26, 2024: Damon Bard posts 3D development work on Silk Spectre. Damon Bard instagram
August 27, 2024: Damon Bard posts more 3D development work on Silk Spectre. Damon Bard instagram
August 28, 2024: Tales of the Black Freighter pages shown. Francesco Francavilla Tweet
September 1, 2024: Francesco Francavilla posts concept to final art of the This Island, Earth movie poster. Francesco Francavilla Tweet
September 9, 2024: Interview with Katee Sackhoff. GVN YouTube
September 12, 2024: There will be a Making of Watchmen: Chapter 1 panel at the LightBox Expo on October 26. AS post
September 19, 2024: Early proof of concept of Rorschach breaking into Rockefeller posted. Jonathan Hoekstra Tweet
September 19, 2024: Nite Nowl's Basement design posted. Jonathan Hoekstra Tweet
October 15, 2024: Trailer for Chapter II releases tomorrow. WBHomeEnt Tweet
October 16, 2024: 2:08 trailer for Chapter II released. IGN YouTube
October 16, 2024: Chapter II releases on digital on November 26, 2024 and on physical media on December 3. Blu-ray and 4K covers revealed. It is produced and directed by Brandon Vietti from an adaptation by J. Michael Straczynski, Jim Krieg and Cindy Rago are the producers, Dave Gibbons is a consulting producer, and Sam Register, Larry Gordon and Lloyd Levin are executive producers. Cast is Matthew Rhys (Dan Dreiberg, Nite Owl), Katee Sackhoff (Laurie Juspeczyk, Silk Spectre) Titus Welliver (Rorschach, Walter Kovacs), Troy Baker (Adrian Veidt, Ozymandias), Adrienne Barbeau (Sally Jupiter, Silk Spectre), Michael Cerveris (Jonathan Osterman, Dr. Manhattan), Zehra Fazal (Hira Manish, Newscaster), Phil Fondacaro (Tom Ryan, Big Figure), Grey Griffin (Female Citizen #1, Advisor #1) John Marshall Jones (Hooded Justice), Max Koch (Bernard, President Nixon, Lawrence Andrews), Phil LaMarr (Comic Book Narrator, Bernie, Male Citizen #1), Yuri Lowenthal (Seymour, Knot Top #2, Bully #1), Long Nguyen (Attendant #1), Geoff Pierson (Hollis Mason, Prison Guard #1), Jason Spisak (Doug Roth, Bully #2, Hector Godfrey), Kari Wahlgren (Sylvia Kovacs, Female Knot Top), and Rick D. Wasserman (Edward Blake, The Comedian). Special features are "The Art of Adaptation: Building to the Final Act," "Dave Gibbons and Watchmen: Chapters 7-12" and "Designing Watchmen". Run time is 89 minutes and 17 seconds and is rated R. WF Article
October 20, 2024: 4K and Blu-ray back covers for Chapter II released. WF Tweet
October 24, 2024: Chapter I streams on Max starting on November 18. WBD Article
October 31, 2024: Brandon Vietti will present The Making of Watchmen: Chapter I at Spark Animation in Vancouver, Canada on November 3. Brandon Vietti Tweet
November 22, 2024: A crew screening was held for Chapter II on November 21 on the Warner Bros. lot. Brandon Vietti Tweet
November 25, 2024: 25 second promo for Chapter II posted. WBHE Tweet
November 26, 2024: Brandon Vietti, John Hoekstra, and Vinton Heuck discuss Chapter II. Vietti never got why everyone stayed by the monitors in Karnak and in the movie wanted to see them reunite as a team to confront Adrian. Switching Stephen Fine for Hollis Mason visiting Dan was J. Michael Straczynski's idea and it was a great father-son moment. With the budget running out, Hoekstra started doing art on his own. They had to "merge sets" and action sequences in Karnak to match the dialogue timing. The hidden smile was added onto Veidt's island to imply that was why Comedian looked at it as his airship passed by. Felt Nite Owl had to see Rorschach's death. Like in the comic, they wanted Dr. Manhattan to realize Dan and Laurie would be okay together so they had Laurie comfort Dan outside instead of sex by the pool in the comic. They tied the images of the real world and Tales of the Black Freighter so the audience could see the parallels of what was going on in Adrian's head. The 1980s feel of the comic was not done by Photoshop filters. A whole department was dedicated to duplicating it down to the dot patterns and imperfections like ink bleeds. Hoekstra spent one year and seven months total working on the movies. Vietti spent over two years. Some of Vietti's initial work was scripting with J. Michael Straczynski and early art preparation. It took a long time to crew up because there were so many productions going on at the same time like Spiderverse and What If...? Hoekstra had to hire seven character designers just to catch up on the workload. The Vinton T. Heuck channel YouTube
Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! News
September 5, 2022: Digital eMation worked on a Scooby-Doo Meets Krypto direct to video movie in 2021. Scooby Snax Blog
November 21, 2022: Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! appeared on Amazon UK with a September 25, 2023 release date. Anime Superhero post
July 26, 2023: The trailer will release tomorrow. WBHE Tweet
July 27, 2023: 1:35 trailer released. Movie releases on September 26, 2023 on Digital everywhere and DVD only at Walmart. Logline mentions the Justice League has gone missing and a phantom has taken up residence in the Hall of Justice. WBHE YouTube
August 26, 2023: 4 stills released. WF Tweet
September 21, 2023: 0:48 clip "Superhero Sandwich" released. Josh Wilding YouTube
September 22, 2023: 1:14 clip "Who's Been Feeding Him" released. CBR YouTube
September 22, 2023: 1:13 clip released of Mystery Inc. arriving in Metropolis. Coming Soon Article
September 25, 2023: 0:57 clip of Krypto eating all the food released. Romper Article
September 25, 2023: 1:11 clip of Lex Luthor being found released. IGN YouTube
September 25, 2023: 0:51 clip "The Search For The Justice League" released. Screen Rant YouTube
November 27, 2023: Streams on Max starting December 25. WBD Press
Justice League x RWBY News
July 1, 2022: There will be a RWBY Justice League animated crossover movie that will expand on the comic book series with a wholly original story. It is set to premiere in 2023. Rooster Teeth is currently in production. The same team that animates and produces RWBY is working on it in partnership with Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. RWBY Tweet
July 22, 2022: One of the 2023 titles is the crossover. WBHE instagram
July 25, 2022: The title of the first movie is Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes and Huntsmen, Part One. Gary Miereanu Tweet
August 12, 2022: Logo for Part One revealed. RWBY Tweet
December 15, 2022: Part One press release. Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One arrives on Digital, 4k and Blu-ray in Spring 2023. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Cyborg, Green Lantern and Vixen are transported to the strange world of Remnant, and find themselves turned into teenagers. Meanwhile, Remnant heroes Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang must combine forces with the Justice League to uncover why their planet has been mysteriously altered before a superpowered Grimm destroys everything. Voice cast includes Natalie Alyn Lind as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince, Chandler Riggs as Superman/Clark Kent and Nat Wolff as Batman/Bruce Wayne. RWBY mainstays reprising there roles are Lindsay Jones as Ruby, Kara Eberle as Weiss, Arryn Zech as Blake, Barbara Dunkelman as Yang, Ozioma Akagha as Vixen, Jen Brown as Pyrrha, Tiana Camacho as Glynda, Aaron Dismuke as Oscar, Jason Douglas as Jacques, David Errigo Jr. as The Flash/Barry Allen and Rolf, Samantha Ireland as Nora, Miles Luna as Jaune, Shannon McCormick as Professor Ozpin, Neath Oum Lie Ren, Tara Platt as Kali, Jeannie Tirado as Green Lantern, and Tru Valentino as Cyborg. Kimberly S. Moreau, Ethan Spaulding and Jim Krieg are producing, Laura Yates serves as supervising producer, and Sam Register and Michael Uslan executive producing. Meghan Fitzmartin wrote the script, with RWBY's Kerry Shawcross directs. First still posted. THR Article
January 4, 2023: Part One rated PG for action/violence throughout and brief language. DCAUR Tweet
February 7, 2023: Part One reportedly releases on April 25, 2023. TheDiscFather Tweet
February 9, 2023: April 25 date for digital, 4K, and Blu-ray confirmed and 2 minute trailer released. WBE YouTube
February 9, 2023: Special features are "Justice Comes to Remnant," a featurette about the world of Remnant, and "You Look... Different," a featurette about the character designs in the world of Remnant. Run time is 83 minutes. Rating confirmed to be PG for action/violence throughout and brief language. New logline and cover art revealed. WF Article
March 2, 2023: Back cover art released. WF Tweet
March 9, 2023: The movie will premiere at Wondercon on March 25 at 1:30pm in North 200A. The post-screening panel currently consists of Natalie Alyn Lind, Lindsay Jones, Kara Eberle, Arryn Zech, Barbara Dunkelman, Jeannie Tirado, Tru Valentino, Kerry Shawcross, and Meghan Fitzmartin. There will be an encore screening in the Arena on March 26 at 12:15pm. DCAUR Tweet
March 26, 2023: Interview with Barbara Dunkelman, Lindsay Jones, Arryn Zech, and Kara Eberle during WonderCon. Rama's Screen Tweet
March 27, 2023: WonderCon roundtable with Natalie Alyn Lind. Skewed and Reviewed YouTube
March 27, 2023: WonderCon roundtable with Kerry Shawcross. Skewed and Reviewed YouTube
March 27, 2023: WonderCon roundtable with Kara Eberle and Arryn Zech. Skewed and Reviewed YouTube
March 27, 2023: WonderCon roundtable with Jeannie Tirado. Skewed and Reviewed YouTube
March 27, 2023: WonderCon roundtable with Barbara Dunkelman and Lindsay Jones. Skewed and Reviewed YouTube
March 27, 2023: WonderCon roundtable with David Errigo. Skewed and Reviewed YouTube
March 27, 2023: WonderCon roundtable with Meghan Fitzmartin. Skewed and Reviewed YouTube
March 27, 2023: WonderCon roundtable with Tru Valentino. Skewed and Reviewed YouTube
March 29, 2023: Interviews with Natalie Alyn Lind, Lindsay Jones, Kara Eberle, Barbara Dunkelman, Arryn Zech, Jeannie Tirado, and Kerry Shawcross during WonderCon. LRM Article
April 17, 2023: 1:10 clip about Wonder Woman's diplomacy released. CBR YouTube
April 17, 2023: 53 second clip released. WBHE Tweet
April 17, 2023: 59 second clip released. Otaku USA Article
April 18, 2023: 9 minute interview with Meghan Fitzmartin. Kneel Before Pod Article
April 19, 2023: 1:07 second clip "Dead End" released. ScreenRant YouTube
April 21, 2023: 7 minute interview with Chandler Riggs. Kneel Before Pod Article
April 21, 2023: Interview with Meghan Fitzmartin. CBR Article
April 21, 2023: 0:50 clip featuring Wonder Woman. Sci-Fi Now Article
April 23, 2023: 6:23 minute interview with Kerry Shawcross. Kneel Before Pod Article
April 24, 2023: Interview with Chandler Riggs. Anime Mojo Article
April 24, 2023: Interview with Chandler Riggs. CBR Article
April 24, 2023: Interview with Chandler Riggs. Coming Soon Article
April 24, 2023: Interview with Chandler Riggs. Flickering Myth Article
April 24, 2023: Interview with Meghan Fitzmartin and Kerry Shawcross. Comics Beat Article
April 25, 2023: Interview with Kerry Shawcross. CBR Article
April 28, 2023: Soundtrack for Part One now available online at Gardener Recordings. WBHE Tweet
May 18, 2023: Interview with Meghan Fitzmartin. Hall of Justice Ep.332
June 23, 2023: Part One will premiere on Max on July 24. WBD Press Release
June 26, 2023: Part Two's release date reportedly is October 31. TheDiscFather Tweet
July 7, 2023: Still from Part Two of Vixen, Wonder Woman, Black Canary, and Yang on Earth posted. OfficialRWBY Tweet
August 24, 2023: 2:04 trailer released. WBHE YouTube
August 24, 2023: Part Two releases on digital on October 17, 2023 and on 4K/Blu-ray on October 31. Jamie Chung voices Black Canary, David Dastmalchian voices Flash, Laura Bailey voices Wonder Woman, Troy Baker voiced Batman, Travis Willingham voices Superman, Ozioma Akagha reprises Vixen, Jeannie Tirado reprises Green Lantern, Tru Valentino reprises Cyborg, Lindsay Jones reprises Ruby, Kara Eberle as Weiss, Arryn Zech as Blake, Barbara Dunkelman as Yang, and also in the cast in undisclosed roles are Maxwell Friendman, Christopher Sabat, and J. Michael Tatum. Movie is co-directed by Yssa Badiola and Dustin Matthews with a script by Meghan Fitzmartin. Producers are Kimberly S. Moreau, Ethan Spaulding, and Jim Krieg, Laura Yates is the supervising producer, and Sam Register and Michael Uslan are executive producers. Front cover included. Synopsis reveals Grimm have overtaken Earth so the Justice League calls on Team RWBY for help. Special features are "You look...Different: RWBY on Earth" focuses on a closer look at Team RWBY on Earth and "I've Got Your Back" spotlights both teams saving each other both physically and emotionally. Runtime is around 74 minutes and rated PG for action/violence throughout and some language. WF Article
October 10, 2023: 45 second clip for Part Two released. Sci-Fi UK YouTube
October 12, 2023: 4K and Blu-ray back covers posted. WF Tweet
October 12, 2023: 1:03 clip "I'm Helping" for Part Two released. WBHE YouTube
October 13, 2023: 57 second clip "Loch Ness Grimm" for Part Two released. Josh Wilding YouTube
October 16, 2023: 1:03 clip "Poison" for Part Two released. CBR YouTube
October 16, 2023: 1:16 clip "I got you, Batman" for Part Two released. ComicBook Article
October 16, 2023: Digital soundtrack releases on October 17 through Gardener Recordings. Film Music Reporter Article
October 17, 2023: 10:06 extended preview clip released. WBHE YouTube
October 24, 2023: 7:08 "You Look Different" featurette released. WBHE YouTube
December 5, 2023: A combined version of the movies titled "Justice League x RWBY: Superheroes and Huntsmen The Complete Adventure" is now available on Amazon Prime for $19.99 in UHD. Trailer can be seen. A recent mailer from Warner Bros. advertises it as well as a front cover for The Complete Adventure. DCAUR Tweet
January 29, 2024: Part Two premieres on Max on January 29. Animation on Max Tweet
May 5, 2024: Jason DeMarco says "Oh I didn’t do much, gave some story notes and offered some creative advice" when asked what his role was. Jason DeMarco Tweet
Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham News
July 22, 2022: One of the 2023 titles is an adaptation of Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham. WBHE instagram
December 6, 2022: First look at Batman. Story is set in the 1920s. Batman will be voiced by David Giuntoli, Tati Gabrielle voices Kai Li Cain, Christopher Gorham voiced Oliver Queen, John DiMaggio voices James Gordon, Patrick Fabian voiced Harvey Dent, Brian George voices Alfred, Jason Marsden voices Dick Grayson and Young Bruce, Karan Brar voices Sanjay "Jay" Tawde, David Dastmalchian voices Grendon, Navid Negahban voices Ra's al Ghul, Emily O'Brien voices Talia al Ghul and Martha Wayne, Tim Russ voices Lucius Fox, Matthew Waterson voices Jason Blood/Etrigan, Jeffrey Combs voices Kirk Langstrom, William Salyers voices Cobblepot, Gideon Adlon voices Oracle and Darin De Paul voices Thomas Wayne. Sam Liu and Christopher Berkeley co-directs, Liu is a producer, the script is by Jase Ricci, Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau are producing, and Sam Register and Michael Uslan executive producing. Synopsis reads, "explorer Bruce Wayne accidentally unleashes an ancient evil, and returns to Gotham after being away for two decades. Batman battles Lovecraftian supernatural forces and encounters allies and enemies such as Green Arrow, Ra's al Ghul, Mr. Freeze, Killer Croc, Two-Face and James Gordon." Tentatively set to release in Spring 2023. THR Article
December 13, 2022: Rated PG-13 for some strong violence, disturbing images, language and brief partial nudity. Film Ratings listing
December 21, 2022: Stills for Batman, Harvey Dent, Oliver Queen, and Bruce Wayne, and Talia posted. WBHE Tweet
January 19, 2023: The 4K/Blu-ray/Digital release is March 28, 2023. 1:55 trailer released along with front cover art. WBE YouTube
January 19, 2023: Special features include "Batman: Shadows of Gotham," a featurette that examines the themes of existential dread in a world drenched in gothic overtones that combine to create one of Batman's most unique adventures and an audio commentary track with producer/co-director Sam Liu and screenwriter Jase Ricci. William Salyers also voices Professor Manfurd. Runtime is 90 minutes. Rated PG-13 for some strong violence, distrubing images, language, and brief partial nudity. WF Article
January 30, 2023: Back cover art for 4K and Blu-ray revealed. WF Tweet
February 17, 2023: 1:46 clip released of Bruce ordering a virus to be sealed up with explosives and declaring Cobblepot dead. IGN Article
March 2, 2023: 4 stills released of Cobblepot, Killer Croc, Talia al Ghul, and Grendon. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 7, 2023: 4 stills released of Oracle and Batman, Bruce, Dick, and Sanjay, Bruce, Harvey, and Oliver, and Gordon, Kai Li Cain, and Bruce posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 9, 2023: The movie will premiere on March 24 at 6:00pm in the Arena during Wondercon. The post-screening panel currently consists of Tati Gabrielle, Christopher Gorham, David Dastmalchian, Sam Liu, Christopher Berkeley, and Jase Ricci. There will be an encore screening in the Arena on March 26 at 2 pm. DCAUR Tweet
March 15, 2023: 1:05 clip of Batman and Talia. WBHE Tweet
March 16, 2023: Stefan L. Smith is the composer. Stefan L. Smith Tweet
March 20, 2023: Patrick Fabian posts Harvey Dent still. Patrick Fabian Tweet
March 20, 2023: Interview with Patrick Fabian. Comics Beat Article
March 23, 2023: Interview with Patrick Fabian. CBM Article
March 23, 2023: 1:09 clip of Harvey Dent and Oliver Queen telling Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson and Kai Li Cain about Kirk Langstrom. Batman Tweet
March 24, 2023: Interview with Sam Liu. The movie was around 100 minutes before editing. The Aspiring Kryptoninan YouTube
March 24, 2023: Interview with Sam Liu. CBR Article
March 24, 2023: Interview with Jace Ricci. CBR Article
March 26, 2023: 7 minute WonderCon Q&A with Tati Gabrielle, Christopher Gorham, Sam Liu, and Jase Ricci. Bionic Buzz YouTube
March 26, 2023: 1:03 clip of Oliver Queen distracting James Gordon and the police while Dick Grayson goes to the Argo. Comingsoon Article
March 27, 2023: Interview with David Giuntoli. CBR Article
March 27, 2023: 53 second clip of the Batsuit reveal released. CBR Article
March 27, 2023: Interview with Ricci and Liu. Jim Krieg is credited with adding Lucius Fox. Ricci talks about changing the werewolf acolytes and Robins. Liu talks about designing Etrigan and credits Thomas Perkins with taking a pass mutant penguins designed by Eric Canete and Iog-Sotha designs by Chris Samnee. ComicsBeat Article
March 27, 2023: 1:11 clip of the Batman vs. Killer Croc rematch released. IGN Article
March 28, 2023: Animation for the snakes required a lot of retakes. Sam Liu Tweet
March 28, 2023: Poison Ivy's monster form was inspired in part by Bride of Frankenstein. Sam Liu Tweet
March 28, 2023: Having Batman take the Manbat serum made Kirk Langstrom part of the solution that saved the world and changed Batman into Manbat. Sam Liu Tweet
March 28, 2023: Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen cameos confirmed. Sam Liu Tweet
March 28, 2023: Sam Liu confirms the bats saved Young Bruce but he didn't understand until the end. There was a whole dialog from Barbara Gordon about what bats represent in different cultures and in some they are guardians. The dialog was removed because it was too many concepts and rabbit holes. Sam Liu Tweet
March 28, 2023: Sam Liu reveals there was a deleted scene that entailed Bruce hearing the voice more and more from the grotto but it was too stylistic and took up too much screen time. Sam Liu Tweet
March 29, 2023: Interview with Sam Liu. Toonado Article
March 29, 2023: Interview with Jace Ricci. Kneel to Pod Episode
March 29, 2023: Interview with Jace Ricci. Toonado Article
March 31, 2023: Batman's grapnel design was influenced by the video game Bloodborne's aesthetic. Sam Liu Tweet
March 31, 2023: Interview with David Giuntoli. Toonado Article
April 6, 2023: Interview with David Giuntoli. Hall of Justice Episode 326
April 10, 2023: Seth Anderholm posts animatic of storyboards for sequence when Batman fights undead Oliver, Sanjay, and Dick. Anderholm added the flashbacks. Seth Anderholm Tweet
April 11, 2023: Shadows of Gotham special feature posted. WBE YouTube
April 17, 2023: Seth Anderholm posts animatic of storyboards for final battle. Seth Anderholm Tweet
April 17, 2023: Soundtrack will release on April 21 through Gardener Recordings. Stefan L. Smith Tweet
April 22, 2023: Interview with Stefan L. Smith. GVN YouTube
April 24, 2023: Seth Anderholm posts animatic of storyboards for Batman arriving in summoning dimension and rematch with Talia. Seth Anderholm Tweet
May 17, 2023: Streams on Max starting June 26. ComicBook Article
August 5, 2023: Two hour chat with Sam Liu. The Annihilator Twitter Spaces with Sam Liu
September 5, 2023: Eric Canete posts first super rough storyboard of the opening scene he worked with his wife. Eric Canete Tweet
Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons News
October 16, 2021: Battle of the Super Sons will be CG animated and releases fall 2022. IGN Article
March 16, 2022: Battle of the Super Sons will be rated PG-13 for violence and language. Anime Superhero Post
June 20, 2022: A U.K. Listing for the movie has a title of "Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons" with a logline of "the sons of two superheroes must join forces to save the planet." The director is Matt Peters and cast includes Jack Dylan Grazer, Jack Griffo, and Laura Bailey. Runtime listed as 79 minutes. Page lists "moderate violence, threat, bloody images, implied strong language" but ratings section describes in more detail, "There is occasional bloody detail, including a slow-motion blood spurt in the aftermath of a punch. Alien starfish explode bloodily," "there is implied strong language," "there is moderate body horror when alien starfish erupt from victims' mouths. Two young teenagers must fight their possessed parents," and "there is moderate violence in which blades, fists, guns and fantastical powers are used. A woman uses a lit aerosol to burn an alien". BBFC
June 25, 2022: Battle of the Super Sons set for a September 21, 2022 release on a French website. DCAUR Tweet
June 29, 2022: An iTunes listing for Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons has appeared with front cover art, a new logline, a still of a Starro on a woman's face, directors listed as Rick Morales and Matt Peters, screenwriter listed as Jeremy Adams, producer listed as Alyessa Ornelas, and cast listed are Jack Dylan Grazer, Jack Griffo, Laura Bailey, Troy Baker, Darin De Paul, Tom Kenny, Nolan North, Zeno Robinson, Myrna Velasco, and Travis Willingham. On his 11th birthday, Jonathan Kent learns his dad is Superman and he has his own latent super powers. He also meets Batman and Robin. Damian is a reluctant sidekick. Jonathan and Damian are forced to team up to protect their loved ones from a hostile alien force. DCAUR Tweet
June 30, 2022: 1:10 trailer posted. Releases on October 18, 2022. WBHE YouTube
June 30, 2022: Press release confirms title is Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons and releases under the DC Animated Movie line. Matt Peters is the director and the writer is Jeremy Adams. Starro confirmed. Jack Dylan Grazer voices Jonathan Kent, Jack Griffo voices Damian Wayne, Troy Baker voices Batman, Travis Willingham voices Superman, Laura Bailey voices Lois Lane, Darin De Paul voices Lex Luthor and Starro, Tom Kenny voices Green Arrow and Penguin, Zeno Robinson voices Jimmy Olsen and Melvin Masters, Nolan North voices Jor-El, and Myrna Velasco voices Wonder Girl and Lara. Jim Krieg is a producer. Rick Morales is the Supervising Producer. Special feature is "Rival Sons: Jonathan and Damian" a featurette about the Super Sons. Running time is 79 minutes and rated PG-13. WF Article
July 1, 2022: Dynamic Music Partners composed the music for the movie. Kristopher Carter Tweet
July 3, 2022: Studio Mir provided animation services for this movie. Studio Mir instagram
July 8, 2022: Dynamic Music Partners wrote the main theme on July 8, 2021. Kristopher Carter Tweet
September 8, 2022: Premieres at New York Comic Con on Friday, October 7 at 3:30pm on Main Stage, followed by a panel featuring members of the cast and crew. Comicsbeat Article
September 26, 2022: New York Comic Con panelists will be Jack Dylan Glazer, Jack Griffo, Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, director Matt Peters, screenwriter Jeremy Adams and supervising producer Rick Morales. Superman Homepage Article
October 4, 2022: 1:23 clip featuring Jonathan learning he has powers and who his father is. Cinema Blend Article
October 5, 2022: 0:53 second clip with Batman taking on Penguin and his goons on a roof while Superman and Jonathan observe and comment. Comic Book Article
October 5, 2022: 1:00 clip with Lois showing concern about Jonathan's powers. Coming Soon Article
October 6, 2022: 1:13 clip with Robin and Jonathan meeting. Den of Geek Article
October 7, 2022: 2 second "Trouble in Watchtower" clip featuring Green Arrow clip. Screen Rant YouTube
October 7, 2022: Comments from Jeremy Adams. Rick Morales wanted to make a Super Sons movie since he worked with Adams on the LEGO DC movies. Adams was not constrained by the recent change in the comics that Jonathan was gay. They chose Starro before the live action The Suicide Squad movie was revealed to also be using Starro. Hall of Justice 304
October 7, 2022: 38:07 cast and crew interview at New York Comic Con. Superman Homepage YouTube
October 8, 2022: 11:22 cast and crew interview at New York Comic Con. CBR YouTube
October 13, 2022: 30:41 cast and crew interview at New York Comic Con. Hall of Justice Episode 305
October 14, 2022: Interview with Jack Griffo. CBM Article
October 14, 2022: Interview with Matt Peters. CBM Article
October 14, 2022: A soundtrack will release on October 18, 2022 through Dynamic Music Partners. WF Article
October 15, 2022: Interview with Jeremy Adams. CBM Article
October 17, 2022: 00:40 clip released. CBR Article
October 18, 2022: 00:57 clip "Watchtower" released. WBHE YouTube
December 14, 2022: Score submitted to SCL Awards for Outstanding Original Score. Interview and link to reel of entire score included. Kristopher Carter Tweet
December 20, 2022: The movie will premiere on HBO Max on January 17, 2023. WBD Press Release
Janaury 17, 2023: Jeremy Adams leads a watch party on Twitter Spaces. Around the time of LEGO Aquaman, Rick Morales went to Adams about Super Sons and handed him a trade to read. They pushed for it ever since but theatrical was trying to do one but it never happened. Morales and Adams kept trying for years and talked about it at lunch when they worked on other movies. Morales was in a meeting for another movie and brought up Super Sons. Home Video checked. It was a go during that window when Warner Bros. and Discovery were merging. The movie was originally titled Super Sons, but due to legalities and such, it was renamed. Adams made Lois a little scatter-brained to hint at her wild times as a reporter. Jack Grazer recorded in his closet during the pandemic. The story was almost set during Christmas but Adams and Morales were working on a Christmas project at the time so it was changed to a birthday. There is a specific idea in mind for a sequel if it's greenlit. Adams originally pitched the movie as G-rated then they were told to make it PG-13 by Home Video. Adams was not happy. Jim Krieg told Jeremy "all we have to do is write an 80s PG movie" then things clicked for Adams. Adams wanted to use the cat being killed scene from the Tomasi run but no one else was up to doing it. They increased Jonathan to 10-12ish years old from 7 in the comics because 7 felt to adolescent for the stakes involved. Adams tried to write Damian somewhat likeable in terms of his logic like taking the wrong lessons from his father, i.e. knocks Jon over to activate more powers. It was purposeful nod to the Super Sons with the two pairs facing off. No one had any no idea Starro was in The Suicide Squad. Super Sons was written about a year before it. Adams had the original Teen Titans in mind. Executives were confused about Bat-Cow but Adams explained that was in the comics. There was a bit more about Batman using a passcode when he hails the Watchtower. They were only allowed so many assets in a CG movie at this level so it had to be strategic like with the Titans line-up, not because of personal preference. Krieg came up with Starros coming out of host's mouths around time when Adams was resisting PG-13. "Cunningham," the name of principal was a nod to a relative of Adams'. Adams loves DC/martial arts stuff so had to put in the two finger paralysis move. A "bend with your knees!" when the giant key is lifted was cut for time as well as Jon trying the giant key a couple times and failing. Adams emulatated Big Trouble in Little China with the in-and-out Watchtower set up. Lois Lane's lighter was kind of a nod to Margot Kidder's Lois being a chain smoker. One of first things pitched was Jon taking the arrow and discovering invulnerability. There was more cat-and-mouse between the hive mind and the boys. Originally, the movie was going to end it on the Watchtower landing on Earth. Twitter Spaces
November 2, 2023: Nominated for an Emmy in the Sound Mixing & Editing category. Variety Article
Injustice News
May 19, 2021: Injustice will be the next movie after Batman: The Long Halloween, Part 2. WF Article
May 21, 2021: Sam Liu is not the director. Sam Liu Tweet
July 21, 2021: Injustice takes place on an alternate Earth where the Joker has tricked Superman into killing Lois Lane, sending the hero on a rampage. This unnhinged Superman decides to take control of Earth for its own good, leading Batman and his allies to attempt to stop him. Still of Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman included. Voice cast includes Justin Hartley as Superman, Anson Mount as Batman, Laura Bailey as Lois Lane and Rama Kushna, Zach Callison as Damian and Jimmy Olsen, Brian T. Delaney as Green Lantern, Brandon Michael Hall as Cyborg, Edwin Hodge as Mr. Terrific and Killer Croc, Oliver Hudson as Plastic Man, Gillian Jacobs as Harley Quinn, Yuri Lowenthal as Mirror Master, Flash and Shazam, Derek Phillips as Nightwing and Aquaman, Kevin Pollak as Joker and Jonathan Kent, Anika Noni Rose as Catwoman, Reid Scott as Green Arrow and Victor Zsasz, Faran Tahir as Ra’s al Ghul, Fred Tatasciore as Captain Atom, Janet Varney as Wonder Woman, and Andrew Morgado as Mirror Master Soldier. Rick Morales is producing, Matt Peters is directing, and the screenwriter is Ernie Altbacker, Jim Krieg is also a producer, and Sam Register is executive producing. Injustice is expected to release in fall 2021. THR Article
August 16, 2021: First look at Best Buy Steelbook. DC_DailyPlanet Tweet
August 18, 2021: Blu-ray.com reports an October 19 release date for the physical media. Anime Superhero post
August 31, 2021: At DC FanDome, there will be a sneak peek. DC Blog
Spetember 1, 2021: Injustice will release on 4K, Blu-ray, and Digital on October 19. Special features include a featurette about adapting Injustice, past peeks at The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen, and from the DC Vault, Justice League's "Injustice for All" Part 1 and 2. WF Article
September 7, 2021: Trailer releases on Wednesday. WBHE Tweet
September 8, 2021: 1:06 trailer released. IGN YouTube
September 21, 2021: Red band trailer releases on Wednesday. WBHE Tweet
September 22, 2021: 1:54 red band trailer released. WBHE YouTube
September 22, 2021: Matthew Bordenave and another storyboard artist named "DJ" boarded Superman attacking the plane as an homage to Nappa attacking planes in Dragon Ball Z. Matthew Bordenave Tweet
September 22, 2021: Matthew Bordenave boarded the scene of Superman punching Joker's heart out of his chest. Matthew Bordenave Tweet
September 29, 2021: 4 stills of Green Lantern creating a bubble construct, Justice League, Green Arrow, and Harley Quinn released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
October 11, 2021: 4 stills of Mr. Terrific and Superman, Wonder Woman and Raven capture Mirror Master, Plastic Man, and Batman and Joker released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
October 12, 2021: Interview with Rick Morales. They looked more to the comics than the video games during development. NetherRealm was less involved in the movie than they were with the Mortal Kombat movies. It was always the plan to tell an original story. There no discussion about holding back on any characters. Batman will break down after the deaths of several characters close to him. Comic Book Movie Article
October 13, 2021: 1:15 clip of Batman interrogating Joker released. IGN Article
October 13, 2021: 0:31 "Superman Cleans Up" clip released. Game Informer Article
October 14, 2021: 1:52 clip features the Justice League split into Team Superman and Team Batman. CBR YouTube
October 14, 2021: Interview with Matt Peters. CBM Article
October 15, 2021: Justin Hartley did his intial recording for Injustice in August 2019. Gary Miereanu Tweet
October 15, 2021: 1:14 "Plastic Man" clip released. Screen Rant YouTube
October 15, 2021: 1:12 "Batman vs. Hoods" clip released. Nerdist YouTube
October 15, 2021: 1:33 clip and interview with Justin Hartley. EW Article
October 17, 2021: Yuri Lowenthal revealed he voices Atom screaming in Superman's Brain and Deathstroke laughing in Arkham Asylum. CBM Article
October 18, 2021: 0:44 clip "Injustice" released. WBHE YouTube
October 18, 2021: 4 stills released of Cyborg, Catwoman, Fortress of Solitude, and Mr. Terrific and Plastic Man. Gary Miereanu Tweet
October 18, 2021: 0:55 clip "Heroes and Villains" released. IGN Article
October 18, 2021: 1:38 clip "Batman and Superman" released. IGN Article
October 18, 2021: Interview with Anson Mount. Nerdist Article
October 19, 2021: 4 stills released of Robin, Green Arrow and Harley, face off in Arkham Asylum, and Nightwing. Gary Miereanu Tweet
October 21, 2021: The villain sitting with Mantis in The World's End was Enchantress. Matthew Bordenave Tweet
October 21, 2021: Interview with Derek Phillips. Fanboy Nation Article
October 22, 2021: Comments from cast and crew. DC Blog Article
October 25, 2021: Interview with Matt Peters. A scene between Wonder Woman and Ares was at least storyboarded but ultimately cut. CBR Article
October 26, 2021: Matthew Bordenave boarded the scene of Green Arrow being attacked by Harley in the Arrowcave. It was originally scripted she hit his head but Bordenave changed it. Matthew Bordenave Tweet
December 20, 2021: Streams on HBO Max starting January 17, 2022. Spoiler TV Article
February 2, 2023: Airs on Toonami on February 18, 2023 at 12:30 am. ToonamiSquad Tweet
Catwoman: Hunted News
January 24, 2019: Greg Weisman has a project in the works. Reddit Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti AMA
August 17, 2021: Catwoman: Hunted movie announced. It stars Elizabeth Gillies as Catwoman, Stephanie Beatriz as Batwoman, and Jonathan Banks as Black Mask. The rest of the cast includes Steve Blum as Solomon Grundy, Lauren Cohan as Julia Pennyworth, Keith David as Tobias Whale, Zehra Fazal as Talia al Ghul and Nosferata, Jonathan Frakes as King Faraday and Boss Moxie, Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Barbara Minerva/Cheetah, Kelly Hu as Cheshire, Andrew Kishino as Mr. Yakuza and Domino 6, Eric Lopez as Domino 1, Jacqueline Obradors as La Dama, and Ron Yuan as Doctor Tzin. It is produced in an anime style. The story revolves around Catwoman attempting to steal a priceless jewel but the heist puts her squarely in the crosshairs of both a powerful consortium of villains and the ever-resourceful Interpol as well as Batwoman. Shinsuke Terasawa is the director, Greg Weisman is the screenwriter, Ethan Spaulding and Colin A.B.V. Lewis are producers, and Sam Register executive produces. It will be under the DC Animated Movie branding and is expected to release in early 2022. Still of Catwoman included. THR Article
August 18, 2021: Gary Miereanu confirms the DC Animated Movie branding is a separate banner from DC Universe. Gary Miereanu Tweet
August 22, 2021: Greg Weisman reveals he wrote the script between season 3 and 4 of Young Justice and he pitched the movie as anime style. Greg Weisman Tweet
August 31, 2021: At DC FanDome, there will be a premiere of the trailer. DC Blog
October 16, 2021: 1:30 trailer released. IGN YouTube
October 16, 2021: Available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray and Digital on February 8, 2022, rated PG-13, 79 minutes, and special features include When The Hunter Becomes The Hunted featurette and The New Femme Fatale documentary. WF Article
October 18, 2021: Oscar Francia worked on cover of Catwoman: Hunted release. Oscar Francia instagram
October 19, 2021: Jaime Thomason is the voice director. Ask Greg
December 9, 2021: 4 stills released of Barbara Minerva, Cheshire, Isus waking up Selina, and Nosferta. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 10, 2021: Still of Catwoman posted. Greg Weisman Tweet
December 16, 2021: Four stills featuring Catwoman and Black Mask released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 18, 2021: Interview with Elizabeth Gillies. Bleeding Cool Article
December 21, 2021: Interview with Elizabeth Gillies. Gillies was always a fan of Michelle Pfeiffer's take on Catwoman, was drawn to the script because it explored a different side of Catwoman, wasn't aware of how stylized or anime-influenced it was until her second or third recording session but found it very cool, notes the noir film score, added "a little Mae West," used Pfeiffer as a jumping off point then put her own stamp on the voice, spends most of the movie poking and prodding Batwoman to try and get a rise out of her, in a 2 or 3 hour session the last hour would be just action cues, was offered the role around April 2020, and she already completed her work on it when the title was officially announced. Comic Book Movie Article
January 7, 2022: Three stills featuring Lauren Cohan at a recording and two of Julia released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 11, 2022: Four stills for Black Mask, Barbara Minerva, Cheshire, and Tobias Whale. Gary Miereany Tweet
January 11, 2022: Oscar Francia posts cover key art of Catwoman. Oscar Francia instagram
January 12, 2022: Interview with Ethan Spaulding. CBM Article
January 12, 2022: Oscar Francia posts cover key art of Black Mask. Oscar Francia instagram
January 13, 2022: Oscar Francia posts cover key art of Batwoman. Oscar Francia instagram
January 13, 2022: Interview with Greg Weisman. Lupin the Third was an influence. It was agreed on Batman would not be in the movie when he first pitched the movie. Ames Kirshen at DC suggested a team up with Batwoman. It became an obvious choice to pick Barbara Minerva as the main villain. Coming Soon Article
January 17, 2022: Interview with Greg Weisman. A mystery villain is hinted at. CBM Article
January 20, 2022: Interview with Greg Weisman. Hall of Justice Podcast Episode 268
January 24, 2022: Oscar Francia posts cover key art of Cheshire. Oscar Francia instagram
January 25, 2022: Interview with Kelly Hu. CBM Article
January 26, 2022: Oscar Francia posts cover key art of Tobias Whale. Oscar Francia instagram
January 27, 2022: Interview with Zehra Fazal. She recorded once in the studio before the pandemic and a second time from her home studio for fight efforts mostly. Nosferata is more hot tempered and unhinged than Talia. In this movie, Talia's voice is more Middle Eastern than British upbringing in previous iterations. CBM Article
January 28, 2022: Oscar Francia posts cover key art of Nosferata. Oscar Francia instagram
January 31, 2022: New clip of Catwoman suiting up released. ComicBook Article
January 31, 2022: 1:01 clip "Cats Away" released. DC YouTube
February 1, 2022: 1:15 clip featuring Cheshire and Catwoman released. IGN YouTube
February 2, 2022: Oscar Francia posts cover key art of Moxie. Oscar Francia instagram
February 2, 2022: Four stills featuring Catwoman, Batwoman, and Nosferata released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 2, 2022: 00:47 clip "Catwoman: Hunted Scene Puts Selina and Batwoman in a Deadly Trap" released. CBR YouTube
February 3, 2022: Interview with Elizabeth Gillies. Hall of Justice Ep.270
February 3, 2022: Interview with Greg Weisman. He has a plan for a sequel should Hunted to do very well. Starburst Magazine Article
February 4, 2022: Interview with Stephanie Beatriz. CBM Article
February 4, 2022: Clip with Catwoman and the League of Shadows posted. Cinema Blend Article
February 4, 2022: Interview with Zehra Fazal about Talia and Nosferata. She recorded in the booth in late summer 2019 then at home around last February. Comics Beat Article
February 4, 2022: Interview with Ethan Spaulding and Greg Weisman. Movie will visit Spain, France, Shanghai, and London. Erika Okada is the character designer. Overseas animation studio used is OLM, Inc., the movie was all storyboard by OLM's team with amendments by the Spaulding's board artists if there was a script change, and there's an original bilingual song "Thief in the Night" by Yutaka Yamada and Brian E.S. Jones. Weisman talks about the process of choosing actors, crafting his version of Leviathan, and Catwoman's seduction skills. Comics Beat Article
February 7, 2022: 00:46 "Catwoman and Batwoman Team Up" clip posted. Nerdist YouTube
February 7, 2022: Interview with Greg Weisman. SciFiNow Article
February 7, 2022: Interview with Greg Weisman. Geek To Me Podcast
April 21, 2022: Streams on HBO Max starting May 10. Warner Media Pressroom
Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
October 12, 2016: Those who attended theatrical screenings of Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders were given surveys. One question asked which movie would like to be seen made: Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wonder Woman '77, or Swamp Thing. We Got This Covered Article
February 13, 2019: Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, an all-new animated movie, is a joint venture between DC Entertainment and Nickelodeon that unites the two for the first time outside of the comics page to fight Batman's deadly rogues gallery. It is based on the Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics miniseries by James Tynion IV and Freddie Williams II. It releases on 4K, Blu-ray, and Digital late in Spring 2019. Troy Baker voices Batman and the Joker, Darren Criss voices Raphael, Kyle Mooney voices Michelangelo, Baron Vaughn voices Donatello, Eric Bauza voices as Leonardo, Rachel Bloom voices as Batgirl, Tom Kenny voices the Penguin, John DiMaggio voices Mr. Freeze, Tara Strong voices Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy, Carlos Alazraqui voices as Bane, and Cas Anvar voices Ra's al Ghul. Clip of Criss recording and stills of Criss, the Turtles with Batman, Batgirl, and Robin, and Raphael included. SyFy Wire Article
February 13, 2019: Jake Castorena worked in it "years" ago. Jake Castorena instagram
February 13, 2019: Still of Turtles seeing Batman in distance. DC Blog
February 19, 2019: The movie is rated PG-13 for fantasy violence. Screen Connections Article
February 21, 2019: Ben Giroux voices Robin. Ben Giroux instagram
February 28, 2019: Ben Giroux posts another shot of Robin. Ben Giroux instagram
March 8, 2019: The movie will have its world premiere at WonderCon on Sunday March 31st, between 1:45pm - 3:45pm. Keith Ferguson voices Baxter Stockman and Two-Face, Brian George voices Alfred, Ben Giroux voices as Robin, Andrew Kishino voices Shredder, and Jim Meskimen voices Commissioner Gordon and Scarecrow. Jake Castorena is the director. The script was by Marly Halpern-Graser. Ben Jones is the producer. Executive producers are Benjamin Melniker and Michael Uslan. Sam Register and Chris Viscardi are executive producers. Wonder Con post
March 11, 2019: Still of the Turtles underwater posted. A trailer will be released soon. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 12, 2019: 1:46 Trailer and two stills released. EW Article
March 13, 2019: A press release is imminent. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 14, 2019: Digital release is May 14, 2019, and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack releases on June 4, 2019. Logline reveals a team up between Shredder and the Foot Clan and Ra's al Ghul and the League of Assassins. Special features are "Cowabunga, Batman! When Comic Worlds Collide" - a featurette about the concept of crossovers and how it entails the movie, "Fight Night in Gotham" - a featurette about the characters' fighting styles, and a sneak peek at the next DC Universe Movie, Batman: Hush. The runtime is 90 minutes and is PG-13 for fantasy violence. Front covers revealed. WF Article
March 31, 2019: Still of the Turtles peering from manhole. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 31, 2019: Q&A with cast and crew from Wonder Con. Bionic Buzz YouTube
March 31, 2019: 30 minute recording of the Wonder Con panel. Voices were recorded January to February of 2017. There are some nods to Metalhead in Raphael's bike, Mondo Gecko, and Secret of the Ooze's napkin line. David Alvarez YouTube
April 30, 2019: Michelangelo atop the Tyrannosaurus Rex in the Batcave and riding a skateboard and bumping into Alfred will be in the movie. Batman will be a little more serious than the Turtles so that there's contrast and the Turtles to be a little more serious than they were the 80's cartoon. Andy Kuhn drew the preliminary designs for the movie with lead character designer Steven Choi coming in and making Kuhn's designs more animation friendly. There will be direct homages to the 1990 film such as the shot of Shredder when he first confronts the Turtles replicated exactly when he first appears in this movie and there will be references to the Turtles in Time Super NES video game. One of the mandates from Nickelodeon was not to use the existing actors from the then current TMNT animated series. Baron Vaughn was always Halpern-Graser and Jones' first choice. Gary Miereanu came up with the notion of Troy Baker voicing both Batman and Joker. There is a post credits scene that teases a possible sequel. Comics Beat Article
May 1, 2019: There will be a San Diego Comic Con 2019 exclusive figure of Michelangelo dressed as Batman. Accessories include a sewer lid, pizza and extra sets of hands. This figure is limited to 10,000 pieces and will cost $30.00. Bleeding Cool Article
May 1, 2019: Still of Batgirl and Turtles released. There will be a new clip on Thursday. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 2, 2019: Still of Barbara Gordon released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 2, 2019: 1:58 clip "Opening Scene!" released. WBHE YouTube
May 3, 2019: Next clip may come out in next two weeks and feature Commissioner Gordon. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 13, 2019: 48 second clip released of the Foot Clan invading Wayne Enterprises to steal some valuable technology only to find Batman waiting for them. WBHE YouTube
May 13, 2019: 1:01 clip released of the Ninja Turtles meeting the Penguin. ComicBook Article
May 14, 2019: "Suiting Up" clip and 5 stills released. WF Article
May 15, 2019: 30 second homage clip posted. CBR Article
May 15, 2019: Brianne Drouhard boarded an speical joke for fans of her webcomic in the form of Michelangelo tripping up the stairs. Brianne Drouhard Tweet
May 16, 2019: 48 second IGN exclusive Batmobile clip. IGN YouTube
May 23, 2019: Easter eggs list posted. TMNT Article
May 24, 2019: Donatello model sheet posted. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Foot Clan roughs by Steven Choi. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Barbara Gordon and Batgirl roughs by Steven Choi. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Revised Barbara Gordon rough by Steven Choi. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Batgirl roughs by Steven Choi. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Michelangelo in Batsuit art. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Early Shredder designs. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Final Shredder design. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Splinter brush art posted. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Chris Copeland posts some storyboard panels. Chris Copeland Tweet
May 26, 2019: Interview with cast and crew. Down & Nerdy Tweet
May 28, 2019: Interview with Troy Baker. WF Article
May 30, 2019: Kyle Mooney's final initial voice record was on February 23, 2017. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 31, 2019: New Arkham clip and six stills. WF Article
June 2, 2019: Animatic of Batman-Shredder fight. Jake Castorena instagram
June 4, 2019: 00:28 clip "Batman vs Turtles" released. WBHE YouTube
June 4, 2019: 00:28 clip "Batman vs Raphael" released. IGN YouTube
June 4, 2019: 01:34 clip "Ooze" released. DC YouTube
June 14, 2019: Kevin Riepl won the Gold Medal Award for this month's Global Music Awards. Kevin Riepl Tweet
July 8, 2019: Gamestop will be selling exclusive action figure two packs. Batman and Leonardo and Robin and Raphael comes out in September, Batgirl and Donatello comes out in October, Alfred and Michelangelo comes out in November, and Ra's Al Ghul and Shredder comes out in December. Each pack sells for $49.99. They can also all be pre-ordered at once for $249.99. DC Collectors Article
November 18, 2019: The movie will air on Nick on November 27 at 8 pm. Nickandmore! Tweet
June 8, 2020: Chris Copeland posts an animatic of Leonardo vs. Ra's. Chris Copeland Tweet
June 9, 2020: Chris Copeland posts an animatic of Batman vs. TMNT. Chris Copeland Tweet
October 20, 2021: The last big fight was boarded by Adam Lucas with passes by Chris Copeland and Elsa Garagarza. Ben Jones Tweet
February 9, 2022: Rachel Bloom recorded as Batgirl on February 9, 2017. Gary Miereanu Tweet
Batman Ninja News
September 19, 2017: There is a Batman Ninja anime film slated for release in 2018. The crew includes director Jumpei Mizusaki, character designer Takashi Okazaki, screenwriter Kazuki Nakashima, and English-language screenwriters Leo Chu & Eric Garcia. There will be a first look at New York Comic Con on October 05, 2017 from 12:45 to 1:45 PM at Main Stage 1-D. NYCC post
October 5, 2017: Summary of First Look panel at NYCC. The movie takes place in medieval Japan, Nakashima, Okazaki and Mizusaki were approached by Warner Bros., performers acted out the fight scenes and the recorded choreography was used by the animators as a reference point, the Blu-ray will include both the subtitled original Japanese version as well as an English version, it is Batman through the eyes of the Japanese, the movie is a love letter to the Batman mythos and comes with a cache of easter eggs and surprises for fans, and it will be rated PG-13 for intense action. The teaser trailer shown features Batman confronting the Joker but Joker identifies him as a hero who can do everything but kill, Nightwing strikes the Penguin, Robin brandishes a sword, Poison Ivy takes out her own blade, Catwoman takes on Harley Quinn, A men-yoroi, facial armor, is removed and reveals Two-Face, and Gorilla Grodd reigns as a feudal lord. There was also a tease of an amazing fight scene. CB Article
October 5, 2017: The Joker is voiced by someone with the initials "T.H.". Meselyn Tweet
October 5, 2017: First look at Batman and Joker figures. DLohRidah Tweet
October 5, 2017: First look at Red Hood on poster. yourethestorm Tweet
October 5, 2017: The movie has been in the works for the last three years. Meselyn Tweet
October 5, 2017: The movie is not finished yet and not all the voice recording is done. Meselyn Tweet
October 5, 2017: Prime 1 Studios will be producing 1/4 scale figures of Batman, Joker, and more. Prime 1 Studio Facebook Post
October 6, 2017: Kamikaze Douga is the studio providing animation services and music by Yugo Kanno. Anime News Network Article
November 30, 2017: Trailer released. Comic Book Article
November 30, 2017: Footage from Tokyo Comic Con (Japanese and English sub versions) and poster art released. Kouichi Yamadera voice Batman, Wataru Takagi voices Joker, Ai Kakuma voices Catwoman, and Rie Kugimiya voices Harley Quinn. ANN Article
December 1, 2017: Gallery of screencaps from trailer. CBR Article
December 1, 2017: Prime 1 Studios posts photo of Batman figure. Prime 1 Studio instagram
December 2, 2017: Photos of figures on display at Tokyo Comic Con. Toys R Evil blog
January 23, 2018: Scans of magazine article from Figure King. The Batman figure releases in June and includes interchangeable portraits, interchangeable hands, a removable cape, and a sword. The Joker releases in July and looks to include interchangeable faces, interchangeable hands, a sword, and two fan weapons. Both are listed for 6000 Yen (or about $54). Toy Ark Article
January 26, 2018: On March 25, there will be a panel from 10:25 to 11:00 am at AnimeJapan 2018 with Ai Kakuma, voice of Catwoman. AnimeJapan Schedule
January 31, 2018: Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and action and for some suggestive material. WF Tweet
February 13, 2018: Releases on April 24 in digital and on May 8 on Blu-ray Steelbook, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD. A 4K UHD for a Digital only release is planned for Summer 2018. Runtime is 85 minutes. Special features listed. "East/West Batman" explores combining eastern and western animation. "Batman: Made in Japan" has the filmmakers talking about the Japanese character models, influences, and designs. "New York Comic Con Presents Batman Ninja" is a recording of the panel from last year. 1:33 trailer, still of Batman and Joker, front cover, logline, and English cast released. Roger Craig Smith voices Batman, Tony Hale voices the Joker, Grey Griffin voices Catwoman, Tara Strong voices Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy, Fred Tatasciore voices Gorilla Grodd and Deathstroke, Yuri Lowenthal voices Robin, Adam Croasdell voices Nightwing and Alfred, Will Friedle voices Red Robin and Red Hood, Tom Kenny voices Penguin, Eric Bauza voices Two-Face. WF Article
February 14, 2018: Matt Yang King announces he is part of the cast and confirms he could be heard in the trailer. maddking Tweet
February 14, 2018: First look at Steelbook. World's Finest Tweet
March 9, 2018: Premieres at Wonder Con on March 24 from 10:15 am - 12:15 pm in the Arena. Panel includes Jumpei Mizusaki, Kazuki Nakashima, Takashi Okazaki, Leo Chu and Eric Garcia, actors led by Roger Craig Smith. Coming Soon Article
March 16, 2018: Releases in theaters in Japan on June 15. New 30 second teaser posted on website. New cast info for Japanese version: Takehito Koyasu as Gorilla Grodd, Atsuko Tanaka as Poison Ivy, Junichi Suwabe as Deathstroke, Cho as Penguin, Toshiyuki Morikawa as Two-Face, Kenta Miyake as Bane, Yuuki Kaji as Robin, Kengo Kawanishi as Red Robin, Daisuke Ono as Nightwing, Akira Ishida as Red Hood, and Houchu Ohtsuka as Alfred. Crew includes: Part Director: Shinji Takagi, Junichi Yamamoto, Shuhei Morita; Storyboards: Romanov Higa, Junichi Yamamoto, Shuhei Morita; Mechanical Design: Yoshihiro Sono, Daisuke Sajiki, Takashi Okazaki, Akira Gonpei, Shinji Aramaki; Concept Art: Michi Suzuki; Imageboards: Fuminori Kizaki, Jooyo Chang; CGI Director: Satoshi Sawada, Takanobu Mizuno; Chief Modeler: Yuuki Ishikawa; Chief Robo Modeler: Akira Gonpei; Animation Chief: Ryuusuke Sakamoto, Kouichi Yoshino; Texture Chief: Hiromitsu Saitou; Color Design: Satoko Kimura; Art Director: Masanobu Nomura; Editing: Kiyoshi Hirose (EditZ); Composite Director: Miho Sakina; Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami; Sound Effects: Yasumasa Koyama; Setting Research: Mitsuyasu Sakai; Animation Producer: Tetsuro Satomi; Producer: Kazutatsu Shimizu; and Production Cooperation: Lapiz. ANN Article
March 17, 2018: New Japanese trailer. Warner Bros. Japan YouTube
March 17, 2018: Back cover art released. World's Finest Tweet
March 22, 2018: Tech check at Wonder Con photo posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 24, 2018: Summary of Wonder Con panel. SyFy Wire Article
March 25, 2018: 28:19 Recording of Wonder Con panel. Malice Corp YouTube
March 26, 2018: Summary from Wonder Con panel. The three stereotypes of samurai, ninjas and transforming robots were implemented by Japanese crew, Chu and Garcia talk about differences between English and Japanese dialogue, Bane's lines were kept the same, and there are easter eggs like Two-Face's coin. CBR Article
March 27, 2018: Recording of Wonder Con Q&A with cast. GWW Article
April 16, 2018: 30 second promo clip posted. WBHE Tweet
April 19, 2018: First 2 minutes 30 seconds of movie posted. PlayStation Tweet
April 20, 2018: Still of Poison Ivy posted. WBHE Tweet
April 20, 2018: Dubbed clip of Batman vs. Joker samurai posted. ANN Article
April 20, 2018: Still of Joker posted. There will be news on Monday. Gary Miereanu Tweet
April 20, 2018: 1:55 featurette posted. Google Play YouTube
April 23, 2018: Dubbed clip of Batman vs. Joker. ComicBook Article
April 23, 2018: Still of Harley Quinn posted. News pushed to Tuesday. Gary Miereanu Tweet
April 24, 2018: 00:41 clip "Heroes Assemble" released. On May 1, there will be a screening and panel discussion in New York City at The Directors Guild of America. Screening starts at 7 pm. On May 2, there will be an appearance/signing by filmmakers and key voice cast at Kinokuniya Bookstore followed by a Q&A with the audience starting at 5:30 pm. WF Article
April 24, 2018: 00:42 clip "Forest Fight" released. Otaku USA Magazine YouTube
April 24, 2018: 1:11 clip of Joker and Harley taunting Batman. SyFy Wire Article
April 24, 2018: Still of Catwoman incognito posted. Grey Griffin Tweet
April 25, 2018: Still of Catwoman posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
April 25, 2018: Sneak peek and interviews from Wonder Con. DCAA YouTube
April 30, 2018: Clip featuring Grodd released. WBHE YouTube
May 8, 2018: Clip featuring Batman and Joker in a sword fight. WBHE YouTube
May 30, 2018: The movie will be adapted as a manga by artist Masato Hisa and launches Friday in Japan in Monthly Hero's magazine. ANN Article
September 15, 2018: Batman Ninja will be available on Netflix starting October 26. ComicBook Article
October 7, 2018: Photo of XM Studio's Batman figure. Retail price is $990. herokomplex instagram
October 7, 2018: Photo of XM Studio's Catwoman figure. Retail price is $1099. herokomplex instagram
October 7, 2018: Photo of XM Studio's Deathstroke figure. herokomplex instagram
October 7, 2018: Photo of XM Studio's Batgirl figure. Retail price is $1099. herokomplex instagram
August 7, 2019: Manga ends on September 1. ComicBook Article
February 20, 2020: The movie is being adapted into a stage play in Japan that runs from October to December 2020. ComicBook Article
May 30, 2024: A sequel titled Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League has been announced. Logo revealed. Junpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi will co-direct. Kamikaze Douga returns to animate. Returning staff include scriptwriter Kazuki Nakashima, character designer Takashi Okazaki, and composer Yugo Kanno. Kaoichi Yamadera will reprise Bruce Wayne/Batman. More details will be revealed at Warner Bros. Japan's panel at Anime Expo on July 4. ANN Article
July 4, 2024: 30 second Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League teaser posted. DC YouTube
July 4, 2024: Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League poster released. Character posters for Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, and Green Lantern also released. ANN Article
July 4, 2024: Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League is 90 minutes. Batman Ninja Tweet
July 25, 2024: Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League clip will be shown at Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada this weekend before the screening of "A Samurai in Time". Batman Ninja Tweet
July 30, 2024: Recording of Anime Japan panel posted. Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League begins one day after the ending of Batman Ninja. Batman discovers the Justice League is missing and the world is ruled by the Yakuza. At the top is the Yakuza League and they attack Batman. Kazuki Nakashima reveals everyone intially thought the Suicide Squad would be Yakuza and we wrote up a plot but it was rejected. They all started thinking what if the Justice League grew up differently. Warner Bros. Japan Anime YouTube
September 17, 2024: As part of a Bats in Translation panel at New York Comic Con, there will be a sneak peek and conversation with the creative team of Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League. It will be on October 17 from 3-4 pm at the Main Stage. Panelists will be director Jumpei Mizusaki, director Shinju Takagi, and writer Kazuki Nakashima. TV Insider Article
September 20, 2024: Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League character clip posted featuring the Bat Family. Robin is voiced by Yuki Kaji. Red Robin by Kengo Kawanishi, Nightwing by Daisuke Ono, Red Hood by Akira Ishida, Alfred Pennyworth by Hochu Otsuka, and James Gordon by Masaki Terasoma. Warner Bros. Japan Anime YouTube
October 3, 2024: Joker and Harley Quinn will return in Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League. Wataru Takagi and Rie Kugimiya will reprise their roles, respectively. Batman Ninja Tweet
October 17, 2024: 1:30 Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League released. Movie comes out in 2025. DC YouTube
October 17, 2024: Ayane Sakura voices Green Lantern and Akio Otsuka voices Aquaman. Batman Ninja Tweet
October 17, 2024: Nobuyuki Hiyama voices The Flash and Romi Park voices Wonder Woman. Batman Ninja Tweet
October 17, 2024: Kazuhiro Yamaji voices Ra's al Ghul. Batman Ninja Tweet
October 17, 2024: New York Comic Con panel live stream. 12 minutes of footage and a sizzle reel were shown. The former has not been released yet. The crew is still working on the last part of the movie. Popverse YouTube 4:42:20-5:11:12
November 19, 2024: World premiere set for Toyko Comic Con on December 7 at 7:15 pm. TokyoComicCon Tweet
November 23, 2024: Aquaman still posted. Batman Ninja Tweet
November 27, 2024: A screening for the Kamikaze Douga staff was held on November 26. kamikazenosyain Tweet
December 4, 2024: The 4K/Blu-ray reportedly releases on March 4, 2025. We Love Physical Media Tweet
Dynamic Duo
October 1, 2024: James Gunn announced a new animated theatrical movie titled Dynamic Duo starring Dick Grayson and Jason Todd has been greenlit. It will be done by Swaybox, a mix of animation, puppetry, and CGI, a script from Matt Aldrich, and produced with Matt Reeves' 6th and Idaho. James Gunn instagram
October 1, 2024: It will mark the first joint project between DC Studios and the Bill Damaschke-led Warner Bros Pictures Animation. The movie is directed by Swaybox co-founder Arthur Mintz. The story is about the early days of Dick and Jason. Not connected to Matt Reeves' The Batman canon. Deadline Article
October 25, 2024: Arthur Mintz spoke about the movie at the Warner Bros. Pictures Animation panel at the Lightbox Expo. Swaybox Studios Tweet
October 25, 2024: The movie is tentatively looking to release in Spring 2028. It is a coming of age story with massive action set pieces similar to The Bourne Ultimatum. Discussing Film Tweet
Metal Men
December 3, 2021: A Metal Men animated movie is in the works to be written by Celeste Ballard. Ron Clements and John Musker will produce, wrote the treatment and might also direct. Craig Peck is executive producing. Allison Abbate, head of Warner Animation Group, is leading the project. THR Article
DC's League of Super Pets
July 31, 2018: Jared Stern has been hired to write and direct a theatrical movie. Collider Article
January 30, 2019: It will reportedly open in theaters on May 21, 2021. Jared Stern and Sam Levine are directing. Patty Hicks is producing. Deadline Article
May 22, 2019: Moved to May 22, 2022 release. Deadline Article
September 12, 2020: First look at Krypto. DCU Movie Tweet
May 21, 2021: Dwayne Johnson voices Krypto. Johnson's production company Seven Bucks will produce the movie. Patricia Hicks, Jared Stern and, under their Seven Bucks Productions banner, Johnson, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia are producing the film. John Requa, Glenn Ficarra and Nicholas Stoller are executive producing. The "larger" voice cast will be announced in the near future. Deadline Article
June 8, 2021: First teaser reveals Krypto and logo. Ace is voiced by Kevin Hart. Voice cast includes Kate McKinnon, John Krasinski, Vanessa Bayer, Natasha Lyonne, Diego Luna, and Keanu Reeves. Rotten Tomatoes Tweet
August 4, 2021: Hiram Garcia comments on movie and confirms it was in the works for a while. Collider Article
August 31, 2021: At DC FanDome, new content will be shown. DC Blog
September 13, 2021: Marc Maron voices Lex Luthor. Comic Book Article
October 16, 2021: 0:58 teaser posted with first footage. The first trailer releases in November. Theatrical date moved up two days to May 20, 2022. World's Finest YouTube
November 12, 2021: DC League of Super-Pets: The Great Mxy-Up is a Middle Grade graphic novel for readers age 8-12 by writer Heath Corson and artist Bobby Timony and set to publish on May 17, 2022. It spins out of the movie and is about the Super-Pets not being taken seriously by their respective heroes when Mr. Mxyzptlk, a magical imp from the fifth dimension, arrives in Metropolis with a plan to wreak a little chaos and destruction then the Justice League is caught in his trap. The Super-Pets are left to save the League and defeat Mxyzptlk but have to team up with their greatest enemy to do so. They're not sure she can be trusted. DC Blog
November 17, 2021: Stills of the Super Pets released. Krypto shares all of his owner's powers but starts off not knowing how to play with other pets but he's forced to lead a team of newly powered rescue animals to save Metropolis. Merton the turtle is voiced by Natasha Lyonne, PB the pig is voiced by Vanessa Bayer, and Chip the squirrel by Diego Luna. Jared Stern got the idea for the movie after volunteering with his wife at a rescue shelter where he encountered a group of unadopted pets who had been there for a long time. The heart of the movie is a buddy story between Krypto and Ace. Krypto flies above the streets and Ace is from the streets, the latter knows a little bit more about being a regular dog. Their dynamic is figuring that out and butting heads along the way. EW Article
November 21, 2021: John Krasinski is voicing Superman. John Krasinski Tweet
November 23, 2021: 2:45 trailer released. Warner Bros Kids YouTube
November 23, 2021: 30 second Bake-Off clip released. Warner UK YouTube
November 23, 2021: Poster featuring Krypto and Ace released with a tagline of "Sit, Stay, Save The World." DC Super Pets Tweet
February 14, 2022: There will be a Free Comic Book Day 2022 Edition comic book that contains an excerpt of the upcoming graphic novel. Comics Beat Article
March 6, 2022: 1:05 teaser featuring Batman posted. DC YouTube
March 9, 2022: Theatrical date moved to July 29. CBR Article
March 19, 2022: 13 second online promo featuring Ace posted. Batman Tweet
April 8, 2022: Merchandise provides a first look at a villainous guinea pig named Lulu. CBR Article
April 8, 2022: First look at more of the cast, including Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and the Super-Pets suited up. Flash Film News Tweet
April 11, 2022: New 00:46 clip posted. Nickelodeon Tweet
April 13, 2022: First look at Aquaman and Cyborg. CBM Article
April 14, 2022: A tie-in book adaptation reveals much of the movie: Superman thinks Krypto needs an animal friend. On a trip to an animal shelter, Krypto meets Chip, PB, Merton, Ace, and Lulu. Somehow, they come into contact with Orange Kryptonite and gain super powers. Lulu gets mental powers, PB can shink and grow, Ace is super strong, Merton has super speed, and Chip can cast lightning. Lulu escapes and gets Green Kryptonite then forms an army of powered guinea pigs and captures the Justice League. Lulu attempts to use the Orange Kryptonite to enhance her powers. The Direct Article
April 26, 2022: Description of footage shown at CinemaCon, including a jealous Krypto flinging Lois Lane into the sea so he can have Clark to himself. Slash Film Article
April 28, 2022: New still of Krypto and Ace. USA Today Article
May 3, 2022: Trailer #2 released. Warner UK YouTube
May 24, 2022: New still of Krypto and Ace. Screen Rant Article
May 24, 2022: Press release for upcoming merchandise. WBD Article
June 23, 2022: New character posters released. DC Super Pets Tweet
July 6, 2022: New character posters confirm Lois Lane is voiced by Olivia Wilde, Wonder Woman by Jameela Jamil, Aquaman by Jemaine Clement, Flash by John Early, Cyborg by Daveed Digs, Green Lantern/Jessica Cruz by Dascha Polanco, and Lex Luthor by Marc Maron. DC Super Pets Tweet
July 10, 2022: Sean Lee voices Waffles, a Boston Terrier. MSN Article
July 11, 2022: 1:26 sneak peek posted. CN YouTube
July 11, 2022: "Super Team" spot posted. WB Indonesia YouTube
July 12, 2022: 2:19 featurette featuring the main cast voice recording. Fandago Tweet
July 20, 2022: Comments from Hiram Garcia. ComicBook Article
July 20, 2022: Dwayne Johnson will appear on the July 20 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote the movie. Super-Pets Tweet
July 20, 2022: Kate McKinnon will appear on the July 21 episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan to promote the movie. Super-Pets Tweet
July 25, 2022: John Krasinski will promote the movie on Tuesday's Good Morning America. Super-Pets Tweet
July 25, 2022: Kevin Hart will promote the movie on Monday's Tonight Show. Super-Pets Tweet
July 25, 2022: Jared Stern talks about Batman being haunted but deep down being a good guy who could use a dog and Keanu Reeves's passion for comics manifesting during recording. The Direct Article
July 28, 2022: Interview with Jared Stern. ComicBook Article
July 29, 2022: Topo, Comet, Beppo, and Jumpa were omitted for reasons like animating difficulties and what would make sense to be at an animal shelter. ComicBook Article
July 29, 2022: Got $2.2 million opening at the box office. ComicBook Article
August 22, 2022: Releases on premium digital ownership on August 23 and the 4k/Blu-Ray/DVD release is October 4. Special features include How to Draw Krypto, Behind the Super Voices, Super-Pets Animation 101, Find the Easter Eggs, The World of Super-Pets and Deleted Scenes. The Direct Article
September 19, 2022: Streams on HBO Max starting on September 26. CBR Article
January 9, 2023: The movie is nominated at the Sound Editors' Golden Reel Awards. THR Article
January 12, 2023: Received NAACP Image Awards nominations for Outstanding Animated Motion Picture and also Kevin Hart was nominated for Outstanding Voice Over Performance. THR Article
Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires News
June 13, 2022: HBO Max Latin America, Warner Bros. Animation, Particular Crowd, Mexico's Anima and producer Chatrone have collaborated on a new movie called "Batman Azteca: Choque de Imperios" ("Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires"). The new project was announced Monday night at a cocktail event held at the 37th Guadalajara International Film Festival. The original, Spanish-language animated film places the iconic DC superhero against the backdrop of Aztec Mexico and immerses viewers in the enigmatic culture of Mesoamerica. The tale centers on a young Aztec boy, Yohualli Coatl, whose father, village leader Toltecatzin, is murdered by Spanish Conquistadors. Coatl flees to Tenochtitlan to warn King Moctezuma and his high priest, Yoka, of looming danger. Using the temple of Tzinacan, the bat god, as a lair, Yohualli trains with his mentor and assistant, Acatzin, developing equipment and weaponry to confront the Spaniard invasion, protect Moctezuma's temple, and avenge his father's death. Juan Meza-Leon is the director, Anima's Jose C. García de Letona and Fernando De Fuentes are producers alongside Chatrone's Aaron D. Berger and Carina Schulze. Sam Register and Tomás Yankelevich serve as executive producers. Alejandro Díaz Barriga, an expert on Mesoamerican studies and the ethnic history of Mexico and the Andean region, will work closely with the creative team to make certain that the indigenous representation portrayed in the film is appropriate and relevant. First look at Batman posted. Variety Article
June 13, 2022: Jose Iturriaga was a concept artist. Jose Iturriaga instagram
June 13, 2022: Monica Robles Corzo was a concept artist. Monica Robles Corzo Tweet
September 6, 2022: Horacio Garcia Rojas voices Yohualli (Batman), Omar Chaparro voices Yoka (The Joker) and Alvaro Morte voices Hernan Cortes (Two-Face). First look at Yoka and Cortes included. WF Article
April 25, 2023: Allegedly there will also be a potential threat for the end of the world. The V Scooper Tweet
April 27, 2023: There will be a first look at the Annecy Festival. Animation Magazine Article
May 11, 2023: Annecy Festival first look will be part of the WIP on June 14 at 11:30 to 12:45 at Salle Pierre Lamay. DCAUR Tweet
June 7, 2023: Annecy Festival first look will feature director Juan Meza Leon and animation studio Anima's character designer Marvick Nunez, Art Director Diego Olascoaga, and producer Jose Carlos Garcia De Letona. DCAUR Tweet
September 1, 2023: The movie will be featured at Pixelatl, Mexico's foremost animation forum which starts on September 5. Variety Article
September 4, 2023: Reportedly, other Batman mythos characters set to appear include Forest Ivy (Poison Ivy) and Jaguar Woman (Cat Woman). Meza-Leon said at Annecy, "She is the one who helps him embrace his spiritual animal and to become this warrior. The Aztecs only fought during the day, but she is a little thief in the night, the Robin Hood for the Aztec people. She is teaching him how to make his way around darkness and use it as a weapon." He also commented, "I didn’t want it to be some ‘cartoony’ thing. I wanted it to be serious, dramatic and dark. As a Batman fan, growing up with the Aztec culture, hearing these two words together…POW! It just had so much power." "I am very excited that all this Mexican talent is working so hard to elevate Latin American animation. This is a big project, and hopefully it will be just the beginning of many things to come." CBM Article
February 20, 2024: First still released, featuring Batman. Full name is Yohualli Coatl and he is an Aztec from a royal family who stumbles upon the forgotten temple of Titicatzin, the bat god of the Aztecs after his father the chief is murdered by Cortes. He is inspired to become a masked hero to save his people, avenge his father, and stop Cortes from destroying Tenochtitlan. Joker will be a character named Yoka, a strict and conservative priest who believes in the ancient prophecies that predict the return of the gods. The movie premieres on Max in 2024. Omelete Article
June 12, 2024: At Annecy, a sizzle reel was shown. The movie will come out in 2025. Midou Tweet
June 13, 2024: Set in both Aztec and Egypt. Nexus Point News Article
July 15, 2024: Ernie Altbacker worked on the movie. Ernie Altbacker Tweet
September 17, 2024: As part of a Bats in Translation panel at New York Comic Con, there will be a sneak peek and conversation with the creative team of Aztec Batman. It will be on October 17 from 3-4 pm at the Main Stage. Panelists will be director Juan Meza-Leon and producer Jose C. Garcia de Letona. TV Insider Article
October 11, 2024: Interview with Horacio Garcia Rojas. Mi Gente Show
October 17, 2024: Character design of Aztec Batman shown at New York Comic Con. Animation on Max Tweet
October 17, 2024: Character design of Yohualli Coatl shown at New York Comic Con. Animation on Max Tweet
October 17, 2024: Character design of Hernan Cortes shown at New York Comic Con. Animation on Max Tweet
October 17, 2024: Character design of Jaguar Woman shown at New York Comic Con. Animation on Max Tweet
October 17, 2024: Key art shown at New York Comic Con. Animation on Max Tweet
October 17, 2024: Character design of Yoka shown at New York Comic Con. Animation on Max Tweet
October 17, 2024: Character design of Forest Ivy shown at New York Comic Con. Animation on Max Tweet
October 17, 2024: Location designs of Aztec Kingdom shown at New York Comic Con. Animation on Max Tweet
October 17, 2024: Pre-production drawings by Juan Meza-Leon shown at New York Comic Con. Animation on Max Tweet
October 17, 2024: New York Comic Con panel live stream. A two minute clip was shown but it has not been released. A researcher was on-staff helping the crew with maintaining historical accuracy such as the correct colors or how characters dress. They based Batman's costume in part on a statue of Tzinacan, the Aztec bat god of vengeance and death. The mandate was to "animate live action" and make an epic movie. Various character concepts and designs were shown. For historical accuracy, they had to make change the design of Yohualli Coatl to be less muscular and more a Bruce Lee-type. They also made a mistake of using some aqua color and had to remove it because that was for gods only. Aztec Batman's helmet was too dragon-like at first and they changed it to be bat-like. Coatl's gear includes a Batbelt, Batcrossbow, Batshield, Batmacuahuitl, and Bat Glider. Yoka starts as a shaman advising Monctezuma, the Sun King, then gradually transforms. Cortes is a charming noble but his inner darkness manifests into Two Face. Cortes/Two-Face's voice actor hurt his throat doing two voices. Jaguar Woman is Batman's teacher. Aztecs don't fight at night so she teaches Yohualli to use the night in his favor, helps come up with strategies and weapons, and teaches tracking the soldiers. Forest Ivy is a goddess who communicates to Yohualli through dreams and psychedelic visions and guides Batman spiritually to achieve his destiny. Acatzin is this movie's Alfred and helps train Batman. The Moctezuma design was shown. Pedro de Alvarado is a conquistador who is a true believer and zealot. Aztec Empire designs were shown like Moctezuma's palace interior and exteriors. The Bat Cave is an ancient lost temple of Tzinacan. Popverse YouTube 5:11:17-5:35:40
CW Seed News
May 14, 2020: CW Seed is in discussions to do two more series for 2021. ComicBook Article
Legion of Super-Heroes
December 20, 2021: Brian Michael Bendis has been working on an adult Legion of Super-Heroes animated series for HBO Max for awhile. Development just moved into the next phase the previous week. He was first approached by HBO Max and asked what DC properties would be interesting to adapt. ComicBook Article
June 29, 2022: Film Ratings website lists the series as PG-13 for some violence and language. Brian Michael Bendis clarifies the series is a mature themed animation project with adult themes like current mature animation programming out there currently. ComicBook Article
July 6, 2022: Brian Bendis shares cover of pilot script. The second draft is dated April 22, 2022 and the third draft is dated July 5, 2022. Brian Bendis instagram
Cover
February 10, 2021: Brian Michael Bendis and David Mack's DC/Jinxworld series "Cover" is being adapted into an animated series to stream on HBO Max. Bendis will write, Mack will direct, and Rooster Teeth Studios will produce. CBR Article
Amazons
July 7, 2020: Patty Jenkins revealed an animated series focused on the Amazons is being considered. EMPIRE Article
November 25, 2020: Patty Jenkins teases the story takes place after Diana leaves Themyscira in the the first Wonder Woman movie but there are some twists and turns that link to what happens between Wonder Woman '84 and the third Wonder Woman movie. Production has not officially started yet. Geek Magazine Article via Reddit
BizarroTV News
October 3, 2019: James Tucker is working on a noir serial for the BizarroTV anthology series by DC Universe, Blue Ribbon Content and Warner Bros. Television. BizarroTV will be a mix of live action and animation and feature lesser known characters like Space Cabbie, Ambush Bug, Slam Bradley, and The Creeper. Newsarama Article
October 3, 2019: Heath Corson alludes to being involved. Heath Corson Tweet
March 17, 2021: BizarroTV eventually being released isn't completely off the table yet. TV Line Article
October 21, 2021: James Tucker confirms it is in development. James Tucker Tweet
Creature Commandos Series News
January 31, 2023: There will be a Creature Commandos animated TV seres. Sean Gunn's Weasel from The Suicide Squad will appear. Rick Flag Sr. will debut on the series. Live action and animation voice actors will be in the cast. James Gunn wrote all seven episodes. Logline is "A seven-episode animated show in which Amanda Waller creates a black ops team out of monstrous prisoners; Gunn wrote all the episodes of the first season". Variety Article
January 31, 2023: First look at the main cast. Amanda Waller creates a black-ops team out of monstrous prisoners. DC Tweet
January 31, 2023: Will be on HBO Max and is already written. Cast includes: Rick Flag, Sr., Nina Mazursky. Doctor Phosphorus, Eric Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, G.I. Robot and Weasel. The Bride of Frankenstein is the lead. DC Blog
February 14, 2023: The series was in production before James Gunn and Peter Safarn took over their positions at DC Studios. CBR Article
February 18, 2023: Frank Grillo teases a DC role on his instagram story. The Direct Article
February 19, 2023: Frank Grillo teases script on his instagram story. Fandom Wire Article
February 24, 2023: James Gunn reveals casting is almost done. James Gunn Tweet
March 3, 2023: March 3 was Jenny Li's first day as a visual development artist. Jenny Li Tweet
March 6, 2023: James Gunn debunks report that Henry Cavill was cast as Eric Frankenstein. Gunn hints their first choice for Frankenstein was cast and states the role was never discussed with Cavill. James Gunn Tweet
March 14, 2023: Tom King reveals Dr. Phosphorus from Creature Commandos will appear in a movie. The Direct Article
March 15, 2023: Frank Grillo and Ron Perlman seen at the March 14 Shazam!: Fury of the Gods! red carpet event fuels speculation they have boarded the Creature Commandos. ComicBook Article
March 31, 2023: The Centre and Dinosaur Island are rumored to be featured. DCEULeaks Reddit
April 4, 2023: Frank Grillo confirms he's working on a DC project. ComicBook Article
April 6, 2023: Frank Grillo rumored to be voicing Dr. Phosphorus and Ron Perlman rumored to be voicing Rick Flag Senior. CBR Article
April 12, 2023: Frank Grillo is Rick Flag Senior, David Harbour voices Eric Frankenstein, Indira Varma voices the Bride, Alan Tudyk voices Dr. Phosphorous, Maria Bakalova voices original character Princess Ilana Rostovic, Sean Gunn voices G.I. Robot and Weasel, Zoe Chao voices Nina Mazursky, and Steve Agee will reprise John Economos. The Direct Article
April 12, 2023: James Gunn debunks Ron Perlman rumors. ComicBook Article
April 15, 2023: Gunn confirms series will premiere on Max in 2024. James Gunn Tweet
April 27, 2023: Story rumored to involve scientists going missing on Dinosaur Island which turns out to be alive. The Direct Article
May 2, 2023: Frank Grillo completed some recording. CBR Article
May 3, 2023: French animation studio Bobbypills will provide animation services for the series. Bobbypills Linkedin
May 10, 2023: Sean Gunn confirms "a little recording" has been done so far, Frank Grillo and David Harbour have recorded some, and the series will reveal a little more about Weasel. ComicBook Article
May 10, 2023: Sean Gunn reveals G.I. Robot has a desire to kill as many Nazis as possible. The Direct Article
June 13, 2023: James Gunn mentions he has a new soundtrack for Creature Commandos, the series comes out in a year or so, and they are recording right now. Inside of You Podcast, 1:19:07 mark
June 16, 2023: At Annecy Festival, it was confirmed it will be 7 episodes. Model sheets of the character designs of the team were shown. Variety Article
June 26, 2023: Russ Bain will voice a character named Craic Brother. Home of DCU Tweet
July 9, 2023: James Gunn confirms series is set in modern day. ComicBook Article
August 5, 2023: James Gunn confirms voice recording is done. James Gunn Threads reply
August 8, 2023: David Harbour comments on hilarious tone and praises script. Collider YouTube
August 17, 2023: More comments from David Harbour. ComicBook Article
October 19, 2023: Sam Liu reveals he is working on the series. The Cast of Cthulhu Episode 80, 55:30 mark
October 27, 2023: There are seven 22 minute episodes, Balak and Erika Grace Strada from Bobbypills are the supervisors, it is directed by Gunn, and now releases in 2025. Blender YouTube, 27:50 mark
November 2, 2023: Anya Chalotra voices Circe. best of anya chalotra Tweet
November 4, 2023: James Gunn states the release year is still 2024 (and 2025 was a mistake). James Gunn Tweet
November 11, 2023: More comments from David Harbour. Gizmodo Article
December 20, 2023: James Gunn states the series premieres later in 2024. James Gunn Threads
January 10, 2024: Compilation of James Gunn replies from Threads from the past few months. He states he did not direct any episodes but did direct actors in their initial records to get the character voices down and The Bride is the lead characters in a lot of ways. DCU Leaks Reddit
January 14, 2024: James Gunn Anya Chalotra voices Circe. James Gunn Threads
January 14, 2024: Sara Sampaio posts instagram story featuring a Creature Commandos T-shirt with the main cast on it. Home of the DCU Tweet
January 17, 2024: Maria Gabriela de Faria posts instagram story wearing a Creature Commandos T-shirt. DC Film News Tweet
January 26, 2024: When asked by Creature Commandos will be the first project released under DC Universe before Superman: Legacy, James Gunn notes it was written and ready to go but they also concluded Creature Commandos "worked well as an aperitif before the meal" of Superman: Legacy. James Gunn Threads reply
January 26, 2024: Dusty Abell is working on the series. Dusty Abell instagram
February 5, 2024: Sean Gunn reveals it will premiere Fall 2024. DCU_Updates Tweet
February 10, 2024: James Gunn calls Doctor Phosphorus a "complicated character". James Gunn Threads
February 12, 2024: Frank Grillo calls it a "hard R" show. Grillo recalls during recording there were some "funny and filthy" scenes he recorded with David Harbour that had him laughing so hard that he had to take a break in the studio. Grillo also noted Rick Flag Sr. has a gravitas to him that Jr. didn't have yet, he's in control, he's the boss, and has a "I don't give a shit" attitude about the rest of the world. Screen Rant Article
February 15, 2024: James Gunn clarifies the Creature Commandos blue sweatshirts were Christmas gifts from him and Peter Safran to those on the DC team and that was why some of the Superman: Legacy cast posted photos wearing one on their social media. James Gunn Threads
February 15, 2024: James Gunn reveals all initial animatics are done and locked and animation is being worked on currently. James Gunn Threads
March 5, 2024: While at Megacon, Alan Tudyk commented about how intriguing the script was. CBR Article
March 5, 2024: Sean Gunn comments on voicing G.I. Robot and Weasel. Screenrant Article
March 8, 2024: Frank Grillo comments Peter Safran and James Gunn have a whole plan for Rick Flag Senior. Comic Book Article
March 20, 2024: Sean Gunn confirms the show will reveal more about Weasel. Heroic Hollywood Article
April 20, 2024: James Gunn confirms all voice recording is done and is waiting on the first animated cuts. James Gunn Threads
May 13, 2024: There will be a Making-Of Session at Annecy Festival dicussing the creative process. The presentation is hosted by supervising producer Rick Morales and supervising director Balak Yves. Variety Article
June 5, 2024: Will air on Adult Swim Canada in 2024. Swimpedia Tweet
June 12, 2024: James Gunn reveals the series premieres in December 2024. James Gunn Threads
June 14, 2024: Locations shown at the Annecy panel are Belle Reve, Frankenstein Manor, Frankenstein Lab, and Poko Castle. Poko Castle is described as a failed fairy type of city. The show is a "dark, humorous but never goofy and unsentimental, adult-themed show with political storylines." This Frankenstein is a lovestruck version. None of the characters like each other. CG was used to set up the shots but the final product is fully 2D hand drawn animation. Future live-action appearances of the characters were taken into consideration when the characters were designed. Frankenstein has multiple outfits like beach and formal, Flag Sr. has a new look of white hair, Gunn pitched show before he took over DC Studios then greelit it after he did, and Medusa will appear in later seasons. Nexus Point News Article
June 14, 2024: Two storyboard clips were shown at the Annecy panel. One of was Waller promising G.I. Robot he could kill Nazis. G.I. wants to kill Nazis with Nina but does Nina want to? The second is a fight between Rick Flag Sr. and Dr. Phosphorus who woke him up. Midou Tweet
June 14, 2024: The show begins right after Peacemaker's season finale., other characters from the comics could appear in future seasons, there are anime and steampunk references in designs, Rick Flag Sr. is the 'ultimate daddy', Nina was meant to look petite and fragile, and James Gunn wasn't sure of Waller's look in the show. Midou Tweet
June 14, 2024: Jonathan Hoekstra did background paint for the series. Jonathan Hoekstra Tweet
June 17, 2024: At the Annecy panel, Golgo 13, classic Universal horror films and 1960s war movies were cited as visual reference used. The designs began while scripts were still being written so both teams influenced each other. Harbour's influenced Frankenstein's look changing from "mono-expressive" to more complex with a slightly softer silhouette. The Bride's design went from "Italo Pulp" to more punk to the more streamlined but vivid result. G.I. Robot looked like a trash can at one point then a more boxy '50s sci-robot. Dr. Phosphorous required VFX tests due to his flaming designs with the team incorporating the Jack Kirby Krackle effect. Rick Morales and Yves “Balak” Bigerel pushed for periods of downtime to explore the characters. Animation Magazine Article
June 17, 2024: Alan Tudyk reveals the origin story of Dr. Phosphorous will be told in the series and he was done one post-session. Collider Article
June 19, 2024: Jenny Li wrapped work on the show after 1.5 years as a concept and background artist. Photo of crew hat included. Jenny Li Tweet
July 7, 2024: The Bride's white hair streak was changed to grey due to copyright issues with another studio. Nexus Point News Tweet
July 7, 2024: Dean Lorey lists himself as a writer and producer on is social media. DCULeaks Reddit post
July 11, 2024: First look at final designs of the main characters on merchandise for San Diego Comic Con. DC Blog
July 16, 2024: Executive Producer Dean Lorey states the series will inform the new version of the DC Universe created by James Gunn and Peter Safran. The Wrap Article
July 17, 2024: James Gunn states all initial projects for the DC Universe canon take place in the order they release. The events of Creature Commandos takes place before the events of the upcoming live action Superman movie. James Gunn Threads reply
July 26, 2024: 1:30 trailer released. Max YouTube
July 26, 2024: Merchandise at San Diego Comic Con 2024 hints Frankenstein believes he and the Bride and destined to be together, G.I. Robot has been waiting for a friend, Nina has never killed anyone, and the Commandos' mission involves killing a princess. jeremyjlop Tweet
July 26, 2024: Sam Liu directed the even-numbered episodes. Sam Liu Tweet
August 1, 2024: James Gunn reveals there are Funko Pop figures. James Gunn Threads
August 10, 2024: The first two episodes are completed. James Gunn Threads
August 16, 2024: Characters appear on variant covers of DC titles in November. ComicBook Article
August 29, 2024: There will be a making-of panel at SCAD AnimationFest 2024 on September 26 at 2:15 pm. TZ post
September 5, 2024: The series premieres on December 5, 2024 and releases weekly on Max until January 16. New poster and still of Dr. Phosphorus included. WF Article
September 5, 2024: Episodes 1 and 2 are completed, Episodes 3, 4, and 5 are nearly completed, and James Gunn has seen all 7 in animatic form many times. James Gunn Threads
September 5, 2024: James Gunn describes the show as Guardians of the Galaxy without the sentimentality. There is a spurned relationship between the Bride and Frankenstein. Frankenstein is an incredibly well-spoken intellectual but is still driven by his rage and his anger and his inability to really be a human being, and the inability for the one that he loves not loving him back is what drives him. Sean Gunn gave G.I. Robot a sweet, mechanic innocence. G.I. Robot has a very sad history from World War II but it was the only time he felt at home with the soldiers he served. Metahumans were involved in World War II. There will be a ton of DC references and a bunch of hints for things that are coming. 3 stills included. EW Article
September 5, 2024: James Gunn confirms the World War II still of G.I. Robot was of him with Easy Company. James Gunn instagram
September 6, 2024: Charlie Adler is a voice director. Charlie Adler Tweet
September 12, 2024: There will be a panel at New York Comic Con on October 19 with James Gunn, Frank Grillo, David Harbour, Zoe Chao, Sean Gunn, Dean Lorey and Steve Agee. James Gunn Tweet
September 13, 2024: The New York Comic Con October 19 panel is from 4:45 to 5:45 pm at the Empire State. WBD Article
September 20, 2024: Interview with Dean Lorey. ComicBook Article
September 26, 2024: The revised look of the main cast was shown at SCAD Fest. Everything DCU Tweet
October 1, 2024: Interview with Rick Morales and Peter Girardi during SCAD Fest. They tried to slip in D-list characters as prisoners in Belle Reve but James Gunn knew them by name and said which to keep and which to take out. Morales talks about an ADR session with Frank Grillo, working with Gunn, and getting a playlist after getting the scripts. Girardi notes all of the characters are carrying baggage and trauma which hints at their motivations. Screen Rant Article
October 5, 2024: James Gunn reveales he is caught up on editing notes for Creature Commandos. James Gunn instagram
October 15, 2024: At New York Comic Con, there will be a Belle Reve Experience where exclusive gear will be given out. James Gunn instagram
October 17, 2024: Clips of Belle Reve scenes were shown at the Belle Reve Experience. James Gunn Tweet
October 17, 2024: A Belle Reve clip shown at the Belle Reve Experience includes other inmates, possibly Congorilla, Rubber Duck, and Nosferata. DCULeaks Reddit
October 17, 2024: A Belle Reve clip shown at the Belle Reve Experience has John Economos still using his crutch after the events of Peacemaker season one. Home of DCU Tweet
October 17, 2024: A Belle Reve clip shown at the Belle Reve Experience has Circe. Home of DCU Tweet
October 17, 2024: A Belle Reve clip shown at the Belle Reve Experience has Circe face-to-face with Amanda Waller. DC Film News Tweet
October 17, 2024: A Belle Reve clip shown at the Belle Reve Experience has Circe face-to-face with Amanda Waller. DC Film News Tweet
October 17, 2024: In an instagram reply, James Gunn confirmed Creature Commandos will lead into Peacemaker season 2. DCVerso Tweet
October 18, 2024: Creature Commandos T-shirts are now for sale on DC's online store. James Gunn Tweet
October 19, 2024: 2:27 trailer released. Max YouTube
October 19, 2024: First look at Funko Pops! line. DCU Brief Tweet
October 19, 2024: Limited pre-orders have started for a 1:8th scale 9 inch tall DC Direct resin statue for Weasel. McFarlane Toys Tweet
October 19, 2024: Austin Reinkens did prop and effects designs for the series. Austin Reinkens Tweet
October 19, 2024: Michael Rooker, Linda Cardellini, Peter Serafinowicz, and Ben Davis are in the cast. Screen Rant Tweet
October 19, 2024: Summary of New York Comic Con panel. There's a "very steamy, X-rated kind of scene" between Flag Sr. and the princess. Sex was something James Gunn thought there was too much of and pulled back a little. Gunn joked they stole the format of the show from Lost. The team comes together in the first episode, every episode after that explores the backstory of one of the characters, but not necessarily the origin each time, that shows how they got to the place where they are today. Some of them are a lot better than maybe we think they are at the beginning of the series, and some of them are even worse off. THR Article
October 19, 2024: Gregg Henry voices Nina's father. Episode 4 is the saddest thing James Gunn ever wrote. Screen Brief YouTube
October 20, 2024: Ben Davis voices Rupert Thorne. Home of DCU Tweet
November 1, 2024: November 1, 2024 was Lauren Sohre's last day at Warner Bros. as production wraps on Creature Commandos. Lauren Sohre Tweet
November 3, 2024: James Gunn reveals they are a hair away from 7 episodes being done. James Gunn Threads
November 5, 2024: James Gunn confirms episode 7 is finalized. James Gunn Threads
November 11, 2024: The series premiere will be two episodes then one episode weekly until the season finale on January 9, 2025. TV Line Article
November 13, 2024: Nicholas Hoult rumored to voice Lex Luthor in the series. Everything_DCU Tweet
November 15, 2024: James Gunn confirms the events of Creature Commandos will have an impact on the events of Peacemaker and Lanterns. James Gunn Threads
November 17, 2024: James Gunn debunks the rumor Lex Luthor will appear. He notes the events of Creature Commandos happens only months before the events of the upcoming Superman movie. James Gunn Threads
November 18, 2024: Interview with Dean Lorey. Animation Scoop Article
November 18, 2024: Interview with James Gunn and Dean Lorey. Gunn having a cameo was not his idea. Nazis get killed. IGN YouTube
November 18, 2024: Interview with James Gunn, Frank Grillo, Maria Bakalova, and Steve Agee. The project was always going to be animated and was a team Gunn always wanted to do. Episode 5 is a big one for Rick and Frankenstein. . Brandon Davis YouTube
November 18, 2024: Interview with Steve Agee, Sean Gunn, Alan Tudyk, Maria Bakalova, Frank Grillo, and Zoe Chao. Agee did all his lines in a day in order with James Gunn. Tudyk says there are a lot of heart wrenching moments. Gunn recalls being told to do a longer crotch lick during recording. Chao found it hard to record talking underwater scenes and being baby Nina. Grillo and Bakalova recorded together but remotely and from other countries. Agee estimates he's in four episodes. Gunn paired actors together during recording even if remotely like Grillo and Bakalova and Chao and Indira Varma. Tudky reveals he also voices Clayface. Rotten Tomatoes YouTube
November 18, 2024: Interview with Sean Gunn and Zoe Chao and Frank Grillo. ComicBook Article
November 19, 2024: Stills for episode 1 and 2. DCFilmNews Tweet
November 21, 2024: New poster released. James Gunn Tweet
November 23, 2024: An insider claims Clayface is Basil Karlo. Apocalyptic Horseman Tweet
November 24, 2024: It is rumored the show will have a first look at Wonder Woman. CBM Article
November 26, 2024: James Gunn reveals Alan Tudyk also voices Will Magnus, Peter Serafinowicz voices Dr. Frankenstein, and Michael Rooker voices "Sam," who is "such a pathetic, sad guy and so different from the characters that Rooker has normally done". Collider Article
November 27, 2024: New promo reveals there will be a first look on Toonami on November 30/December 1, 2024. toonamiswim instagram
December 1, 2024: Recording of Toonami's one minute first look posted. Swimpedia YouTube
December 3, 2024: There will be a live Q&A on December 5 at 12 pm PST with James Gunn on his instagram account. James Gunn Tweet
December 3, 2024: Interview with James Gunn and Dean Lorey. Linda Cardellini voices Weasel’s lawyer, Elizabeth Bates in episode four. THR Article
December 4, 2024: James Gunn posted an official playlist on Spotify with music from the first two episodes. He will update the list weekly with each new episode. James Gunn instagram
December 4, 2024: Interview with David Harbour. ComicBook Article
Kite Man: Hell Yeah! News
March 14, 2022: A Kite Man spin-off from the Harley Quinn series titled Noonan's is in the works. He tries to run the bar but it's not so easy. It will be like a "Cheers for villains." Harley and Ivy appear in the first episode then it will be a revolving cast of villains and henchmen, including Lex Luthor and Bane. Slash Film Article
March 14, 2022: Patrick Schumacker clarifies the series is in development but has not been picked up to series yet. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 27, 2022: Given a series order of 10 episodes. Matt Oberg will reprise Kite Man. Golden Glider is Kite Man's new girlfriend and will commit crimes with him to keep the bar afloat. Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Dean Lorey, and Kaley Cuoco are the producers and Lorey will be the showrunner. Variety Article
July 7, 2022: Bane will be heavily featured and have a big role in the series. DCHarleyQuinn instagram
July 29, 2022: Noonan's will lead to pretty far out places, Polka Dot Man might appear, have been talks for changing the title to something like Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, Dean Lorey and Katie Rich are the showrunners while Patrick Schumacker and Justin Hlapern serve as executive producers, Schumacker and Halpern take a hand's off approach, in the middle of writer's room, and Oberg recorded the first episode recently. Insider Article
August 25, 2022: Patrick Schumacker confirms the series is still in production. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
August 26, 2022: Golden Glider is a series regular. Vulture Article
September 16, 2022: Bat-Family members will appear. DCHarleyQuinn instagram
October 26, 2022: A Bat-Family member appears in the pilot. More underrated DC villains will debut. Reddit Q&A with Patrick Schumacker
June 15, 2023: Renamed Kite Man: Hell Yeah!. WBD PR
July 28, 2023: Chris Jones reveals he worked on the spin-off. Chris Jones Tweet
September 14, 2023: 1:07 teaser released. Premiere will be in 2024. Max YouTube
September 14, 2023: Logline released. Cast includes Matt Oberg stars as Kite Man alongside Stephanie Hsu as Golden Glider, James Adomian as Bane, Natasia Demetriou as Malice, Janelle James as Queen of Fables, Jonathan Banks as Noonan, Keith David as Darkseid, Michael Imperioli as Joe/Moe Dubelz, Rory Scovel as Gus the Goon, Lance Reddick as Lex Luthor and Judith Light as Helen Villigan. Animation Magazine Article
October 19, 2023: Comments from Chris Jones reiterating the show focuses on a different group of core characters but will see familiar faces. The humor and tone is a "little different" and has a "little bit of its own flavor". The Direct Article
April 29, 2024: Patrick Schumacker reveals the series premieres in summer 2024. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
June 5, 2024: Will air on Adult Swim Canada in 2024. Swimpedia Tweet
June 12, 2024: At Annecy, a clip of Kite Man and Golden Glider deciding to buy Noonan's was shown. Midou Tweet
June 13, 2024: Kite Man buys Noonan's with $10 million he doesn't have. Nexus Point News Article
June 20, 2024: Premieres on July 18, 2024. Animation on Max Tweet
June 25, 2024: The premiere will be two episodes. Series logline is "Kite Man and Golden Glider take their relationship to the next level by opening a bar in the shadow of Lex Luthor’s Legion of Doom. Nobody said serving cold ones to the most dangerous rogues outside of Arkham Asylum would be easy, but sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and how to hide a body." WBD Article
July 1, 2024: 1:47 trailer released. Max YouTube
July 1, 2024: Key art released. Harley Quinn Tweet
July 1, 2024: The key art was done by Mitch Gerads. Mitch Gerads Tweet
July 5, 2024: The show has some "interesting ways" that lead-in into Harley Quinn season 5. The Direct Article
July 10, 2024: 25 second promo by Harley Quinn posted. DCHarleyQuinn Tweet
July 11, 2024: The San Diego Comic Con panel will be on July 26 and in conjunction with Harley Quinn. Sneak peeks will be shown. Lake Bell, Matt Oberg, James Adomian, Dean Lorey (virtually), Justin Halpern, and Patrick Schumacker will be on the panel. It is from 8:15 to 9:15 pm in Room 6BCF. DC Blog
July 15, 2024: 43 second promo by Harley Quinn, Golden Glider, and Kite Man posted. DCHarleyQuinn Tweet
July 16, 2024: Interviw with Dean Lorey and Matt Oberg. The creators were approached for a spin-off around the production of Harley Quinn season four. They batted around a bunch of ideas and got excited with doing a Kite Man show because it would be very much its own thing and its own tone. As an underdog, he has to face one of the greatest threats to the DC Universe. Matt Oberg was hesitant then got it was the show that no one really wanted. They wanted to see Kite Man in a very healthy relationship. Kite Man hasn't killed anyone but he gets tested during the season and finds his inner bad guy but his power is he's sweet and optimistic. The end of Kite Man Season 1 has a pretty good hint at what Season 5 of Harley is going to involve. Collider Article
July 16, 2024: Comments from Dean Lorey. What starts as very small, buying a bar, becomes something huge. On recasting Golden Glider, Stephanie Hsu had a take the creators really loved. Lorey teases the back half of the season has the most fun stuff they ever did. TV Line Article
July 17, 2024: Interviw with Dean Lorey and Matt Oberg. ComicBook Article
July 20, 2024: Interview with Jennifer Coyle. The Vinton Heuck channel YouTube
July 23, 2024: Dean Lorey confirms the Lex Luthor recast was due to a scheduling issue. The Direct Article
July 26, 2024: Q&A with Lake Bell and James Adomian at Comic Con. EW YouTube
August 29, 2024: Interview with Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker. AWN Article
September 20, 2024: Interview with Dean Lorey on Kite Man's redemption arc, crediting Chris Mars with helping running the show, a spin on the multi-cam, choosing lesser known villains, Cheers, crafting Beast Mode, the rules of the Portal Potty, choosing the 1980s setting, Kite Man and Golden Glider's romance, and figuring out Kite Man's dilemma with the Anti-Life Equation. ComicBook Article
Aquaman: King of Atlantis
January 15, 2020: Warner Brothers is developing a 3 part animated Aquaman miniseries based on the live action movie titled "Aquaman: King of Atlantis." It will stream on HBOMax. James Wan, Michael Clear of Atomic Monster, Rob Hackett, and Sam Register are executive producers. Victor Courtright and Marly Halpern-Graser will be the showrunners and co-executive producers. The story revolves around Arthur Curry's first day as king of Atlantis. Vulko and Mera will also appear. The threats he deals with are hinted as a half-brother trying to take Atlantis for himself, surface dwellers causing problems under the sea, and ancient evils threatening danger perpetually. THR Article
July 23, 2020: Matthew Janszen will score the miniseries. Indiewire Article
August 5, 2020: Roxann Cole reveals Thursday is her last pitch for Aquaman. Roxanne Cole Tweet
August 17, 2020: Roxann Cole reveals September 11 is her last day of work on Aquaman. Roxanne Cole Tweet
December 22, 2020: Marie Lum was a storyboard artist. First look at logo. Marie Lum Tweet
February 17, 2021: Rose Feduk was a storyboard artist. Rose Feduk Tweet
February 17, 2021: First look at Aquaman and Mera in brief footage seen in Cartoon Network sizzle reel. Comic Book Article
February 18, 2021: 2 more stills of Aquaman and Mera posted. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
July 2, 2021: Dubbing has started in Latin America. El Universo DC Comics Blog
August 31, 2021: At DC FanDome, there will be a look at the miniseries. DC Blog
September 1, 2021: There will be a new programming block for Cartoon Network named ACME Night that features several HBO Max titles, including Aquaman. Comic Book Article
September 1, 2021: Official logline released. Comic Book Article
September 10, 2021: 0:41 trailer released. HBO Max YouTube
September 10, 2021: Releases weekly on HBO Max starting October 14. Voice cast includes Cooper Andrews as Aquaman, Gillian Jacobs as Mera, Thomas Lennon as Vulko, and Dana Snyder as Ocean Master. Animation Magazine Article
September 10, 2021: Each chapter is 44 minutes long. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
September 13, 2021: Marly Halpern-Graser clarifies each chapter is 45 minutes long. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
September 15, 2021: Laura Sreebny wrote one of the chapters. Laura Sreebny Tweet
September 23, 2021: Chapter 1 is titled "Dead Sea" and chapter 2 is "Primordius". Futon Critic Article
September 23, 2021: Chapter 3 is "Tidal Shift". Decider Article
September 24, 2021: Poster released. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
September 24, 2021: Kaitlyn Robrock reveals she has a role in the series. Kaitlyn Robrock Tweet
October 3, 2021: Erica Wester did retake animating. Erica Wester Tweet
October 7, 2021: Poster for Chapter One: Dead Sea released. Wes Gleason Tweet
October 11, 2021: First 4 minutes of Chapter One posted. HBO Max YouTube
October 12, 2021: Interview with Victor Courtright and Marly Halpern-Graser. It naturally fits into a three-part arc but each episode can be viewed as a standalone. The live action movie was used as a spring board for the story but is it's own continuity. Aquaman was living a pretty normal life then became king of Atlantis for the good of the people. Story board artists had fun with the townspeople. They made original characters like the bandits in the first chapter but also brought in classic villains. They didn't go in animating everyone being underwater like in the live action movie and 80 percent of the time boarded it like they were on land. They pitched a few things that didn't get used because something similar was being done in the live action movie's sequel. There's a lot of elements blended together in the architecture like classic Greek and Akira to get a sense of lived-in history. Animation Scoop Article
October 13, 2021: Interview with Victor Courtright and Marly Halpern-Graser. During work on Thundercats Roar, Courtright heard there was a potential Aquaman project being floated so he did some drawings of Aquaman and was asked to write up some concepts. He sat down with Halpern-Graser and wrote out some ideas in 2019. Two weeks into production, they had to shift to work-at-home because of the pandemic. James Wan and Atomic Monster saw, approved, and gave feedback on everything. It was important to make Aquaman the point-of-view relateable character to the audience. They pulled inspiration from old monster movies, old animation, and their experience on ThunderCats. Atlantis has both super science and magic, like with Mera. Comic Book Article
October 13, 2021: Interview with Victor Courtright and Marly Halpern-Graser. They liken the show to the modern age serious Aquaman being dumped into the whimsical Silver Age Atlantis. Still of Aquaman riding a seahorse included. io9 Article
October 15, 2021: The fourth bandit in Chapter One is named Techno. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
October 16, 2021: 2:48 sneak peek at Chapter Two posted. WF YouTube
October 16, 2021: "Talking to the Fish" song now streaming. Linktree
October 18, 2021: Poster for Chapter Two released. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
October 20, 2021: 1:30 clip for Chapter Two posted. HBO Max YouTube
October 20, 2021: Marly Halpern-Graser and Victor Courtright recall there was no push back on similar ideas to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. THR Article
October 23, 2021: Rose Feduk posts storyboard comparisons for Chapter Two. Rose Feduk Tweet
October 24, 2021: Brad Gake posts preliminary drawings of the island and Fisherman's house in Chapter Two. Brad Gake Tweet
October 25, 2021: Poster for Chapter Three released. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
October 27, 2021: 1:20 clip for Chapter Three released. HBO Max YouTube
October 28, 2021: Murk was Laura Sreebny's idea because she was knew he was the kind of guy who constantly referenced the one time he took a trip to Europe. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
October 31, 2021: Comments from Courtright and Halpern-Graser. Courtright took an immediate interest to Scavenger and already did a sketch by the time he first met with Halpern-Graser. They left Black Manta out because the live action movie used him so well. They were hoping to use the Brine King but they couldn't find a good place for him. Comic Book Article
November 1, 2021: Crustoloids and Mirror Men were inspired by characters from the Filmation Aquaman animated series. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
March 24, 2022: The DVD and digital release is April 26. Animation Magazine Article
March 24, 2022: The movie release will have theme song title cards that act as chapter breaks, it is not an extended edition, and one scene was cut out. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
April 14, 2022: The DVD and digital release has been moved to June 11. WF Tweet
May 23, 2022: James Batrez posts background designs from "Dead Sea". James Batrez Tweet
August 17, 2022: Will be leaving HBO Max this week. Deadline Article
August 18, 2022: The material cut from the movie version is the first two minutes of chapter 2. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
August 18, 2022: Rose Feduk boarded the first two minutes of chapter 2. Rose Feduk Tweet
Harley Quinn
September 1, 2022: Writers for season 4 include Ava Tramer, Sarah Nevada Smith, Amy Hubbs, Tom Hyndman, Jimmy Mosqueda, Jen Chuck, Conner Shin, Alexis Quasarano, Bill Lorusso, and Jewel Chanel. Sarah Peters Tweet
September 2, 2022: There has been talk of doing the show's version of classic Batman: The Animated Series episodes like "Almost Got'Im". TV Line Article
October 26, 2022: Schumacker is interested in introducing other Robins, Bat Cow, and Booster Gold. Reddit Q&A with Patrick Schumacker
January 31, 2023: James Gunn and Peter Safran comment the series will continue on. ComicBook Article
February 13, 2023: Legion of Bats! hardcover set to release on September 12, 2023. It includes the The Real Sidekicks of New Gotham special and Legion of Bats! mini-series. DCAUR Tweet
April 21, 2023: Hardcover collection of Harley Quinn: Legion of Bats! out on September 12. CBR Article
April 25, 2023: Season 4 is not written as a final season. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
June 2, 2023: There will be Funko Pop! figures. Funko POP News! Tweet
June 16, 2023: A 4K Blu-ray release of season 1-2 is in the works. DCAUR Tweet
June 27, 2023: Kiki Manrique is currently directing. Kiki Manrique Tweet
August 16, 2023: Series has won Best Animated Program at the Gold Derby TV Awards. WBA Tweet
August 20, 2023: Sarah Peters confirms there were some deleted scenes in "Metamorphosis". Sarah Peters Tweet
October 6, 2023: A "Day in the Life" of supervising producers Cecilia Aranovich Hamilton and Ian Hamilton posted. Animation Magazine Article
October 16, 2023: Season 4 is now available for digital purchase on iTunes, Google TV, Amazon, and Vudu. Animation on Max Tweet
November 2, 2023: Rejected design of Tefe posted. Shane Glines took inspiration from a Swamp Thing: Secret Files cover by Phil Hale. Shane Glines instagram
November 16, 2023: Harley Quinn has been renewed for a fifth season. WF Article
November 16, 2023: Diana Huh is a director for the fifth season. Diana Huh Tweet
December 5, 2023: Series was nominiated by the Critics Choice Awards for Best Animated Series. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
December 5, 2023: While nothing official, there have been talks of doing a winter holiday special many times. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
December 6, 2023: Nominated for Best Animated Television Series or Special by Saturn Awards. Anime News Network Article
December 9, 2023: First look at upcoming Funko Pop! figures for Harley, Ivy, Doctor Psycho, Frank the Plant, and Joker. thinkerharley Tweet
December 11, 2023: The Funko Pop! figures release on January 29, 2024. There will be an exclusive glowing Ivy figure at Gamestop and an exclusive 2 pack of Harley and Ivy based on their wedding outfits from the season 2 finale. ComicBook Article
December 11, 2023: First look at glow-in-the-dark Poison Ivy Funko Pop! figure. She is wearing the outfit from the end of season 3. Funko Tweet
December 19, 2023: Sarah Peters will do a Reddit AMA on December 20 at 10 am Pacific. Sarah Peters Tweet
December 20, 2023: Sarah Peters reveals: there were other ideas for the Bat-Family arc in season four but without Batman, they pivoted to the Nightwing murder mystery and setting him up as a crazy villain for season 5, Harley and Ivy will eventually have a daughter, there was more planned with the Natural Disasters that got cut, there was talk of using the Natural Disasters as villains in season 5, the Valentine's special was written on its own so the season 4 crew didn't really look into it before plotting things out, some connective tissue and breathing room for season 4 was lost in post production, the only writers from season 4 involved in season 5 are Dean Lorey and Jamisen Borak, Peters is not involved with season 5, credits her assistant Billy Loruso with much of Jons' dialogue, magazine headlines, screen comments and other little details, and admits to being a bit boxed in to the two different storylines set up at the end of season 3 but enjoyed the challenge. Sarah Peters AMA Reddit
January 9, 2024: Kaley Cuoco confirms production on fifth season has already started. Screen Rant Article
February 8, 2024: Season 4 Blu-ray reportedly releases in late April or early May 2024. Physical Media President Tweet
February 19, 2024: Kiki Manrique completed her work on the season. Kiki Manrique Tweet
February 28, 2024: Season 4 Blu-ray releases on April 23, 2024 (editor's note: did not release on this date). DCAUR Tweet
April 23, 2024: Alan Tudyk reveals an anecdote with Tony Hale during a voice record and that he was inspired by his acid reflux for Joker's voice. Variety Tweet
May 3, 2024: Kayla Marie Shirley posts season five crew shirt. Kayla Marie Shirley Tweet
June 5, 2024: Season 5 will air on Adult Swim Canada in 2024. Swimpedia Tweet
June 12, 2024: In season 5, Harley and Ivy leave Gotham for another city to ruin in order to sadd some spice to their relationship. Midou Tweet
June 13, 2024: In season 5, Harley and Ivy move to Metropolis. Nexus Point News Article
July 3, 2024: Shane Glines posts Batman roughs. Shane Glines instagram
July 3, 2024: Shane Glines posts first pass on Harley, drawn over designs by Amanda Conner. Shane Glines instagram
July 5, 2024: Kite Man: Hell Yeah! has some "interesting ways" that lead-in into Harley Quinn season 5 but Kite Man won't be appearing. The Direct Article
July 10, 2024: Nominated by Astra TV Awards for Best Animated Series or TV Movie. Vanessa Marshall Tweet
July 11, 2024: The San Diego Comic Con panel will be on July 26 and in conjunction with Kite Man. There will be a look at what's in store for season five. Lake Bell, Matt Oberg, James Adomian, Dean Lorey (virtually), Justin Halpern, and Patrick Schumacker will be on the panel. It is from 8:15 to 9:15 pm in Room 6BCF. DC Blog
July 16, 2024: The end of Kite Man Season 1 has a pretty good hint at what Season 5 of Harley is going to involve. Collider Article
July 16, 2024: Dean Lorey is the showrunner for season 5 and it is "very deep" into post production. The Wrap Article
July 19, 2024: Dean Lorey hints the old gang gets back together and there is a little back to basics. It's a different season that is a bit more focused with a lot of new stuff but with the same group. Season 5 does also revolve around the things from season 4 they needed to. TV Line Article
July 22, 2024: Kaley Cuoco will talk about the news season at IGN Live at San Diego Comic Con. IGN Article
July 23, 2024: Dean Lorey confirms Malice was going to be in season one. The Direct Article
July 26, 2024: Patrick Schumacker admits more spin-offs have been discussed. Variety Tweet
July 27, 2024: Season Five premieres in November 2024. DCHarleyQuinn Tweet
July 27, 2024: Season Five footage shown includes Bane and King Shark moving to Metropolis with Harley and Ivy. Bane gets a new job at the Daily Planet while King is still coping with being a dad. Lena Luthor appears and there is a tease of Brainiac showing up. Harley talks to Superman about something. Collider Article
July 27, 2024: Q&A with James Adomian and Lake Bell at Comic Con. IGN YouTube
September 14, 2024: Patrick Schumacker and Justin Halpern tease the move to Metropolis in season five. There will be a "sort of exploration" of how Metropolis is perceived as compared to Gotham - that one city is "subsidized" for the other's "gain" when one is a beautiful shining city on the hill and the other is a cesspool. ComicBook Article
September 20, 2024: Interview with Dean Lorey on coming back to running Harley Quinn. Lorey teases he hopes to have some news relatively soon on at least one of the other spin-offs they were developing. ComicBook Article
September 24, 2024: The original crew almost included a new character created for the show named Brownstone. During a high profile rescue as a hero he crapped his pants on live TV and earned the nickname Brown Stain and that led to him becoming a villain because he was so upset with that. He took refuge in Harley's crew. DC pointed out they had 20,000 heroes and villains and asked to pick one. At one point, they were going to use Dex-Starr. ComicBook Article
October 24, 2024: Harley Quinn won Best Animated Series (for "Gotham's Hottest Hotties") and Best Actress in an Animated Series (for Kaley Cuoco in "Gotham's Hottest Hotties") at the Women's Image Network Awards. WBA Facebook
Young Justice News
October 14, 2021: Greg Weisman repeats back in season one they had five seasons planned out but now, they have a fairly clear idea through seven seasons and vaguer ideas beyond that. Greg Weisman Tweet
December 10, 2021: The timelime document is now at 718 pages, there are 759 total characters but some have only been mentioned or referenced briefly. Weisman will post his list of characters starting from #759 working his way to #1 on Ask Greg after the season 4 finale streams. Across 98 episodes, the audioplay, and video game, 128 total actors have been used. Ask Greg
August 17, 2022: Insider reports there are no plans for a season five. TVLine Article
March 6, 2023: Greg Weisman confirms they currently have a rough plan for at least three more seasons like they do at the end of each season. Greg Weisman Tweet
April 29, 2023: Chris Jones reveals Greg Weisman had a story he always wanted to tell with Dick Grayson before he turned 18 that they never got to do on the show or in the comics. Chris Jones Tweet
July 12, 2024: Interview with Greg Weisman. Sig Slayers Station YouTube, 37:50-55:50
August 5, 2024: #295 is Noble Davis. Ask Greg
August 6, 2024: #294 is Kru-El. Ask Greg
August 7, 2024: #293 is Shade. Ask Greg
August 8, 2024: #292 is Coral. Ask Greg
August 9, 2024: #291 is Abra Kadabra. Ask Greg
August 12, 2024: #290 is Otto von Furth / Plasmus. Ask Greg
August 13, 2024: #289 is J'arlia J'axx. Ask Greg
August 14, 2024: #288 is Gorilla Grodd. Ask Greg
August 15, 2024: #287 is Olympia Savage. Ask Greg
August 16, 2024: #286 is Mister Freeze. Ask Greg
August 17, 2024: #285 is Sandra Stanyon / Mrs. Wheeler / Bride of The Silver Blade. Ask Greg
August 18, 2024: #284 is Wade Eiling. Ask Greg
August 19, 2024: #283 is Green Lantern Tomar-Re. Ask Greg
August 20, 2024: #282 is Ronal. Ask Greg
August 21, 2024: #281 is Arion (Clone). Ask Greg
August 22, 2024: #280 is Hook. Ask Greg
August 23, 2024: #279 is Lobo. Ask Greg
August 24, 2024: #278 is Orm / Ocean-Master (Clone). Ask Greg
August 25, 2024: #277 is King Nanue Sha'ark. Ask Greg
August 26, 2024: #276 is Alanna Strange. Ask Greg
August 27, 2024: #275 is Onyx / Onyx Adams. Ask Greg
August 28, 2024: #274 is Wildcat. Ask Greg
August 29, 2024: #273 is Y'ellonn Sorcerer-Priests & Priestesses. Ask Greg
August 30, 2024: #272 is Beetle Mini-Drone / BMD. Ask Greg
August 31, 2024: #271 are the Genomorph Elves. Ask Greg
September 1, 2024: #270 is Josef Vladek. Ask Greg
September 2, 2024: #269 is Kobold. Ask Greg
September 3, 2024: #268 is Kylstar / First Leader. Ask Greg
September 4, 2024: #267 is Flaw. Ask Greg
September 5, 2024: #266 is Wingman (Corgi). Ask Greg
September 6, 2024: #265 is Danuuth. Ask Greg
September 7, 2024: #264 is Despero. Ask Greg
September 8, 2024: #263 is Jonathan Kent. Ask Greg
September 9, 2024: #262 are the Lords of Chaos. Ask Greg
September 10, 2024: #261 is Arion. Ask Greg
September 11, 2024: #260 is Celia Windward / Jet. Ask Greg
September 12, 2024: #259 is Angel O'Day. Ask Greg
September 13, 2024: #258 is Vulko. Ask Greg
September 14, 2024: #257 are the B'lahdenns. Ask Greg
September 15, 2024: #256 is Atomic Skull. Ask Greg
September 16, 2024: #255 is Vor-Kil. Ask Greg
September 17, 2024: #254 is Jax-Ur. Ask Greg
September 18, 2024: #253 are the A'ashenns. Ask Greg
September 19, 2024: #252 is Rodunn. Ask Greg
September 20, 2024: #251 is Jonathan Samuel "Jonny" Kent. Ask Greg
September 21, 2024: #250 is Rumaan Harjavti. Ask Greg
September 22, 2024: #249 is Blubber. Ask Greg
September 23, 2024: #248 are the G'arrunns. Ask Greg
September 24, 2024: #247 is Overlord. Ask Greg
September 25, 2024: #246 are the Parademons. Ask Greg
September 26, 2024: #245 is Jason Blood. Ask Greg
September 27, 2024: #244 is Ubu. Ask Greg
September 28, 2024: #243 is Professor Hugo Strange. Ask Greg
September 29, 2024: #242 is Marvin White. Ask Greg
September 30, 2024: #241 is Kobra / Lord Naga-Naga. Ask Greg
October 1, 2024: #240 is R'ess E'dda. Ask Greg
October 2, 2024: #239 is Killer Frost. Ask Greg
October 3, 2024: #238 is Faora Hu-Ul. Ask Greg
October 4, 2024: #237 is Mongul. Ask Greg
October 5, 2024: #236 is Talia al Ghul. Ask Greg
October 6, 2024: #235 is Lori Lemaris. Ask Greg
October 7, 2024: #234 is Edward Nigma / Riddler. Ask Greg
October 8, 2024: #233 is Vykin. Ask Greg
October 9, 2024: #232 is T.O. Morrow. Ask Greg
October 10, 2024: #231 is Bane. Ask Greg
October 11, 2024: #230 is Bear. Ask Greg
October 13, 2024: #229 is Jor-El. Ask Greg
October 14, 2024: #228 is Karen. Ask Greg
October 15, 2024: #227 is Benny. Ask Greg
October 16, 2024: #226 is Non. Ask Greg
October 17, 2024: #225 is Leroy. Ask Greg
October 18, 2024: #224 is Lexian Armored Robots, a.k.a. Lexbots. Ask Greg
October 19, 2024: #223 is Ali. Ask Greg
October 20, 2024: #222 is Highfather / Ayaza the Inheritor. Ask Greg
October 21, 2024: #221 are the Lords of Order. Ask Greg
October 22, 2024: #220 is the Phantom Zone Projector. Ask Greg
October 23, 2024: #219 are the Reach Soldiers. Ask Greg
October 24, 2024: #218 is Amanda Spence. Ask Greg
October 25, 2024: #217 is Jimmy Olsen. Ask Greg
October 28, 2024: #216 is Artur / Aquababy. Ask Greg
October 29, 2024: #215 are the M.O.N.Q.I.-Droids. Ask Greg
October 30, 2024: #214 is Fury / Rosa. Ask Greg
October 31, 2024: #213 is Monkey / The Magical Mystical Monkey God. Ask Greg
November 1, 2024: #212 is Trajectory. Ask Greg
November 2, 2024: #211 is Wendy Harris. Ask Greg
November 3, 2024: #210 is Dreamer. Ask Greg
November 4, 2024: #209 is Orb-One. Ask Greg
November 5, 2024: #208 is Paul Sloane / Tom Bender / Conner Manley. Ask Greg
November 6, 2024: #207 is Nathaniel "Neut" Tryon / Neutron. Ask Greg
November 7, 2024: #206 is Everyman. Ask Greg
November 8, 2024: #205 is Collector of Worlds. Ask Greg
November 10, 2024: #204 is J'ann M'orzz. Ask Greg
November 11, 2024: #203 is Brick / Daniel Brickwell. Ask Greg
November 12, 2024: #202 is Child. Ask Greg
November 13, 2024: #201 is Silas Stone. Ask Greg
November 14, 2024: #200 is Brandon Vietti. Ask Greg
November 15, 2024: #199 are the Genomorph-Gnomes. Ask Greg
November 16, 2024: #198 is Erin. Ask Greg
November 17, 2024: #197 is Starro #1 (Ancient) / Starro Fragment / Starro-Tech. Ask Greg
November 18, 2024: #196 is Black Adam. Ask Greg
November 19, 2024: #195 is Red Inferno / Firebrand / Danette Reilly. Ask Greg
November 20, 2024: #194 is Joan Garrick. Ask Greg
November 21, 2024: #193 is Rudy West. Ask Greg
November 22, 2024: #192 are the Atlanteans. Ask Greg
November 23, 2024: #191 is Mary West. Ask Greg
November 24, 2024: #190 is Desaad. Ask Greg
November 25, 2024: #189 is Rita Farr / Rita Lee / Elasti-Girl. Ask Greg
December 1, 2024: #188 is Red Torpedo / Jim Lockhart. Ask Greg
December 2, 2024: #187 is Wotan. Ask Greg
December 3, 2024: #186 is Lia Briggs / Looker. Ask Greg
December 4, 2024: #185 is Sha'lain'a. Ask Greg
Bat-Family
April 26, 2023: Amazon Prime Video has greenlit a spin-off series from Merry Little Batman titled Bat-Family. It follows the events of Merry Little Batman. Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne-who has now taken on the mantle of Little Batman-will be joined by a few newcomers to Wayne Manor and they navigate the fun and frustrations of life as a super family. Jase Ricci, Mike Roth, and Sam Register are set to executive produce the series, which is produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Amazon Studios Article
April 30, 2023: Shot of Little Batman, Bruce, Alfred, and new characters shown by Amazon at an event. user RobTheBat Tweet
June 15, 2023: At Annecy Festival, some of Batman's rogues were shown like Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy. user Midou Tweet
December 19, 2023: Episodes will be 22 minutes. It is an action adventure comedy. The show is currently in very early stages of production. More of the world will be explored, more Gotham, more villains, more characters, and more members to the Wayne family household will appear. CBM Article
June 13, 2024: The series will consist of 20 episodes and is currently scheduled to be released next year on Prime Video. Alfred's niece will also appear in this series. Nexus Point News Article
Little Batman
September 1, 2021: There will be a new programming block for Cartoon Network named ACME Night that features a TV movie titled Merry Little Batman. The synopsis reads, "when a six-year-old Damian Wayne finds himself alone in Wayne Manor, he must transform into “Little Batman” in order to defend his home and Gotham City from the crooks and supervillains intent on destroying Christmas." It is executive produced and directed by Mike Roth from a screenplay by Morgan Evans. ComicBook Article
September 1, 2021: Logo released. ComicBook Article
November 11, 2021: Benjamin Tong starts character design next week. Benjamin Tong instagram
June 15, 2022: The project is billed as an animated family action comedy destined to join the rogue's gallery of classic holiday movies. A sneak peek excerpt features the six-year-old Damian Wayne alone in Wayne Manor as two thieves creep in to case it, but they gasp in horror at the sight of Batman at the top of the stairs. In reality, it is Damian perched on top of a giant vase, grinning with glee. Variety Article
June 21, 2022: Yonas Asuncion Kibreab did voice recording for a feature animated film for Warner Bros. Animation. Yonas Kibreab instagram
June 28, 2022: A test screening was held on the Warner lot. James Mosley II instagram
August 22, 2022: Will no longer be produced for HBO Max and is being shopped around to other outlets. TV Line Article
November 3, 2022: A second test screening was held on the Warner lot. James Mosley II instagram
November 30, 2022: Channing Dungey reveals Warner Bros. Discovery is in the process of closing a deal with Amazon featuring DC branded content in animation. Deadline Article
December 31, 2022: Daby Zainab Faidhi was an art director assistant. Daby Zainab Faidhi instagram
April 26, 2023: First look still at Bruce, Alfred, and Damian. Amazon Prime Video will stream the movie. Amazon Studios Article
April 26, 2023: Storyboard artist Sam Spina worked on Merry Little Batman. Sam Spina Tweet
April 30, 2023: Shot of Little Batman shown by Amazon at an event. user RobTheBat Tweet
June 16, 2023: At Annecy Festival, a clip was shown of 'goblin villains' entering Wayne Manor. Variety Article
October 11, 2023: The movie will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime on December 8. Poster revealed. Amazon Prime Tweet
October 11, 2023: Press release confirms the movie will stream globally on December 8, the screenplay was written by Morgan Evans and Jase Ricci, and reveals the voice leads are Yonas Kibreab, Luke Wilson, James Cromwell, and David Hornsby. WF Article
October 25, 2023: Morgan Evans reveals he took influence from Tim Burton, Neal Adams, and Joel Schumacher, it is 2D animation, through a confluence of events Bruce and Alfred leave the house and Damian is terrorized by scum and villainy of Gotham so he goes Home Alone to defend the manor, Luke Wilson voices Batman, David Hornsby voices Joker, Evans slipped in a the snowman riddle from Lost, he saw an animatic, the movie just got back from overseas animation, Evans will see it next month, he wrote it 3 years ago, had to pitch movie to Jim Lee and incorporated his ideas, and it's a Batman and Gotham no one's seen before. Getting LOST YouTube, 33:20-38:05
October 26, 2023: Fine Line Music Service worked on the movie. Fine Line Music Service instagram
October 28, 2023: First look at the Batman Rogues Gallery. DCAUR Tweet
November 10, 2023: Four stills released of Little Batman, Joker, Batman nabbing Riddler, and the Batmobile. Mike Roth reveals they initially explored a teenage Damian but decided to go to more younger, innocent, and wide-eyed version. Joker was heavily inspired by Bob Fosse's portrayal of the Snake in the 1974 version of The Little Prince and he is a foil to Damian because he is basically a big, peevish child himself. EW Article
November 10, 2023: Napoleon Berk Senturk is the art director. Napoleon Berk Senturk instagram
November 13, 2023: Trailer releases tomorrow. Batman Tweet
November 14, 2023: 2:14 Trailer released. DC YouTube
November 14, 2023: Patrick Stump provided original music. Film Music Reporter Article
November 19, 2023: The voice cast also includes Dolph Adomian as Mr. Freeze, Brian George as The Penguin, Theresa McLaughlin as Poison Ivy, Chris Sullivan as Bane, Michael Fielding as Terry, Cynthia McWilliams as Vicki Vale, Natalie Palamides as Francine and Reid Scott as Commissioner Gordon. Animation Magazine Article
November 30, 2023: A test screening was held for employees on the Warner Bros. lot. Letterboxd post
December 4, 2023: Yule Log video released. DC YouTube
December 5, 2023: Interview with Mike Roth. While working on other movie projects for Warner Bros., Roth was pitched a Batman movie with a Ron Searle design and a Christmas theme. He was teamed up with Morgan Evans and development began. They aimed for something that felt like a Christmas storybook in terms of design and color palette. They then went with a sketchier line for the characters and backgrounds. There are nods to the 30's Batman, Batman '66, and the Bruce Timm era. Carmine Infantino is in the movie and they used his voice from old interviews. Batman is a helicopter dad. The world is seen through the lens of Damian so it's a little kid in a really big world. Art director Guillaume Fesquet did the preliminary sketches with help by Daby Zainab Faidhi. Two animation studioswere used, Gigglebug in Helsinki, Finland and Doghead Animation in Florence, Italy. Animation Magazine Article
December 5, 2023: 1:21 clip released. Complex Pop Culture Tweet
December 5, 2023: Guillaume Fesquet posts the first designs he did for the Joker. Guillaume Fesquet instagram
December 6, 2023: 1:05 clip featuring Mr. Freeze released. Fandom Article
December 6, 2023: Guillaume Fesquet posts the first illustration he did for the movie. Guillaume Fesquet instagram
December 7, 2023: Interview with Morgan Evans and Jase Ricci. A little Bruce was considered before they settled on Damian. Bruce just wants to protect Damian's childhood - a thing he never had. There is a mall Santa scene involving a supervillain, a parade, and big Christmas trees. The utility belt is a gift Damian gets, he uses it, and then it's taken away from him. The belt is a rite of passage for Damian. Damian is happy crime is back because he wants to see his father in action and to fight it himself. In the movie, in order to be a hero, it takes focus, responsibility and sacrifice. Animation Scoop Article
December 7, 2023: 1:13 clip with Little Batman vs. Poison Ivy and Bane. IGN YouTube
December 7, 2023: Production and concept art posted. Cartoon Brew Article
December 7, 2023: Morgan Evans will take part in a watch along on December 8 at 1:15 pm with The Breakroom. GinaIppy Tweet
December 7, 2023: Guillaume Fesquet posts the first interaction he drew between Selina and Damian. Guillaume Fesquet instagram
December 8, 2023: Watch along with Morgan Evans. Bruce's gift to Damian was a Sgt. Rock action figure at one point, a teddy bear at another. The Crazy Man scene is the oldest bit from the pitch used in the movie. The Breakroom Twitch
December 8, 2023: Ben Tong posts Dan Haskett's character suggestions for Bruce, Alfred, Joker, and Selina. Ben Tong instagram
December 8, 2023: Ben Tong posts Dan Haskett's character suggestions for Poison Ivy, Peguin, Francine, and Terry. Ben Tong instagram
December 9, 2023: Interview with Morgan Evans. Early sketches of Joker and Damian with Santa Bane and two stills of Little Batman and the villains included. LA Times Article
December 9, 2023: Ben Tong posts Damian posings. Ben Tong instagram
December 11, 2023: The digital soundtrack is available through WaterTower Music. WF Tweet
December 15, 2023: Nora Meek posts animatic from woodcut scene. Nora Meek Tweet
December 19, 2023: Interview with Mike Roth. CBM Article
January 11, 2024: Movie was nominated by Annie Awards for Best Character Design - Feature for Nikolas Ilic and Best Voice Acting - Feature for David Hornsby. Animation Magazine Article
August 16, 2024: The movie will release in theaters this winter. WF Article
August 16, 2024: There will be a tie-in comic titled "Little Batman: Month One" written by Morgan Evans. It releases on November 6, 2024 for $4.99 ($5.99 for the variant card stock cover). Art will be by Jon Mikel. Regular cover is by Mikel, too, and the variant cover is by Patrick Ballesteros. Issue #1 begins after the events of Merry Little Batman. Damian is eager to get back into the fight but Bruce wants him the put the cowl aside and embrace the value of his secret identity. A suspicious guest is found lurking around the Wayne New Year's Eve Party so it's up to Damian to find the right balance for both of his personas to save the day yet again. WF Article
September 19, 2024: Little Batman: Month One Issue #2 releaes on December 4, 2024 for $4.99 ($5.99 for the variant card stock cover). Issue #2 entails Little Batman defeating Damian's babysitter to go save Bruce from Scarecrow but it might be a trap. WF Article
October 9, 2024: Little Batman: Month One Issue #1 final cover revealed. Overlord Comics Tweet
October 12, 2024: Final covers for Little Batman: Month One Issue #1 revealed. WF Tweet
October 18, 2024: Little Batman: Month One Issue #3 releases on January 1, 2025 for $4.99. Issue #3 entails Little Batman hunting for clues from The Joker while Alfred and the babysitter search for Damian. Bleeding Cool Article
October 23, 2024: Patrick Ballesteros reveals the Little Batman: Month One Issue #3 cover is a homage to the cover of Batman: The Long Halloween. Patrick Ballesteros Tweet
November 1, 2024: Preview pages for Little Batman: Month One Issue #1 posted. AIPT Article
November 12, 2024: The movie will release on digital on November 15. WB Home Entertainment Tweet
November 15, 2024: Little Batman: Month One Issue #4 releases on February 5, 2025 for $4.99. Issue #4 has Little Batman deciding to drive his babysitter crazy so he can escape then focus on taking down Scarecrow and saving his father. Bleeding Cool Article
November 29, 2024: Preview pages for Little Batman: Month One Issue #2. AIPT Article
December 2, 2024: Final versions of Little Batman: Month One Issue #2 and #3 covers posted. WF Tweet
Batman: Caped Crusader Series News
December 24, 2020: Insider Daniel Richtman claims HBO Max is in talks about making a Batman: The Animated Series sequel series of some sort. WGTC Article
January 16, 2021: Kevin Smith claims he heard from "very reliable people" that HBO Max is looking at making a Batman: The Animated Series sequel series. Kevin Smith YouTube
February 10, 2021: Allegedly, Bruce Timm and Kevin Conroy are attached to the rumored sequel series to Batman: The Animated Series but Mark Hamill and Joker may not be involved. Small Screen Article
May 19, 2021: Batman: Caped Crusader is a new animated series coming to HBO Max and Cartoon Network. It utilizes "state-of-the-art" animation, is not a sequel to Batman: The Animated Series, and will "reinvent" Batman and his rogue's gallery with sophisticated storytelling, nuanced characters, and intense action sequences. It will dig deep into Batman's film noir roots and dive deep into the psychology of the characters. Bruce Timm will co-executive produce alongside Matt Reeves and J.J. Abrams. First look at Batman and logo. WF Article
August 31, 2021: At DC FanDome, there will a very early look at the series. DC Blog
September 1, 2021: There will be a new programming block for Cartoon Network named ACME Night that features several HBO Max titles, including Caped Crusader. Comic Book Article
October 16, 2021: Video of J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, Bruce Timm, and James Tucker from Fandome. Tucker is a Co-Executive Producer. Will be like the original premise of Batman: The Animated Series but with less restrictions on adult content, adult themes, and violence. It's just Batman, there's no other heroes around, and he's alone. Will also use the notion of Bruce Wayne being the mask and Batman being Batman. Batman starts out low-tech but adds more gadgets and refines the Batmobile with prototypes. Will be about discovery. Season one is a psychological story about a man that needs to be redeemed. Before Batman and the police earn each other's trust. Don't know if Commissioner Gordon will or won't be Batman's ally. Nothing is assumed from what we expect as standard on a Batman series. Will take some villains and reconfigure yet keep them iconic. Timm used Strange Days short to pitch series. Show won't be in black and white but Tucker is keen on doing an episode in it. German expressionism and film noir will be leaned on more. Will be a 1940s timeless Gotham City and character designs but more modern with inclusivity and representation. WF YouTube
October 16, 2021: Will premiere in 2023. AnimeSuperHero Post
January 7, 2022: Ed Brubaker is the head writer, runs the writer's room with Bruce Timm, is Timm's right hand man, and is an executive producer. The first season will be 10 episodes total. Brubaker notes the vision for the show has a slightly more pulpy take on the character and a new way of looking at Gotham, set in the past but viewed through a modern lens. The writers room has been ongoing for the last few months. Early development art of Batman revealed. THR Article
January 8, 2022: Ed Brubaker has been working on the series for several months, the virtual writing room has already wrapped, and they are nearing production. Brubaker reveals he had no intention of going back to working on superheroes but he was such a big fan of Batman: The Animated Series, he decided it sounded like too much fun to pass up on. The team met via Zoom for a couple months. The show is a complete reimagining of Batman, not a sequel to Batman: The Animated Series, takes place in a kind of timeless 1940s with no computers or cell phones, and is more adult at times but still something children can watch. Halley Gross is a writer and consulting producer, Sean Lee is a writers assistant, Jase Ricci is a Co-Executive Producer and writer, Julie Osborn is the line producer, Adamma Ebo is a writer and consulting producer, James Tucker is also a main designer, and Adanne Ebo is a writer and consulting prodicer. Ed Brubaker Newsletter
March 3, 2022: Warner Bros. Animation is hiring for a character designer, prop/vehicle designer, background designer, color designer, background painter, and storyboard revisionist. WBA instagram
March 3, 2022: James Tucker reveals they have been focusing on scripts and development since October and now would be time they start looking at applicants' portfolios. James Tucker Tweet (private)
March 8, 2022: Ed Brubaker notes only a few episodes were freelance written and implies one of them was done by Greg Rucka. Ed Brubaker Newsletter
March 9, 2022: Marc Bernardin wrote an episode. Last week he submitted a draft and next week he will get notes back. After doing a podcast episode with Ed Brubaker, he got a text from Brubaker asking if he would like to write one. Bernardin was given a story they felt he was right for. Kevin Smith YouTube, 9:14-15:32
May 13, 2022: James Tucker teases the show "will be familiar yet very different" and notes they're still in the trenches getting the show all together. CBM Article
May 31, 2022: Interview with Ed Brubaker. It has been around six months already. A month of writer room meetings 2 to 3 hours in mornings and afternoon then a couple days a week once outline and script work started. Talking about giving notes or giving it a quick polish then handing a script to Timm. Timm printed out the script PDF and wrote notes in red and doodled rough boards. The crew is currently working on the scripts for the last couple of episodes this season. The first voice recording will begin very soon and will be virtual. Bruce Timm and James Tucker have been casting the voices for the last couple of months. Brubaker reached out to Timm for freelancing opportunities and was surprised when he suggested the role of head writer on Caped Crusader but Brubaker still had to interview and Timm needed to jump through some hoops to land him the gig. It will be a PG show for a family audience but it will be slightly more adult than what was done before and very much a new take on Batman in the late 40's/early 50's era. They will be getting animation samples from studios vying for the job soon and that side of production will be full steam ahead in a couple of months. Timm, Tucker and "some other writer'' came up with the pitch for the show 2 to 3 years ago and they loosely followed that idea with Brubaker, ultimately building a ''new thing'' with them. It will remind fans a lot of Batman: The Animated Series but will also shock fans in the ways it is different. Greg Rucka is the writer of episode 2, which will be the first Renee Montoya episode. Brubaker wrote written episode 4, which is Gordon-centric and has ''Gotham Central'' moments focusing more on Jim Gordon and the police than Batman himself but the show is not overall inspired by that run of comics. Scripts are roughly 30 to 34 pages. Word Balloon, 66:25 mark
July 20, 2022: Ed Brubaker reveals he's nearly done with the bulk of his work on season one. Ed Brubaker Newsletter
August 5, 2022: Alleged episode titles are: In Treacherous Waters, Moving Target, The Night of the Hunters, And Be A Villain, Kiss of the Catwoman, Two-Face: Part 1, Two-Face: Part 2, Night Ride, The Stress of Her Regard, and Nocturne. DCAUR Tweet
August 9, 2022: Series is hiring for a color designer with 2+ years of experience. WBA Careers instagram
August 9, 2022: Series is hiring for a background painter with 2+ years of experience. WBA Careers instagram
August 22, 2022: Will no longer be produced for HBO Max and is being shopped around to other outlets. TV Line Article
August 22, 2022: Diedrich Bader is in the cast. Diedrich Bader Tweet
August 26, 2022: Series reportedly has gotten "intense interest" from Apple, Hulu and Netflix among other streaming services. THR Heat Vision Newsletter
September 6, 2022: Emily Hu started her first day as storyboard artist. Emily Hu Tweet
September 6, 2022: Mauricio Abril is a background painter on the series. Mauricio Abril Tweet
September 16, 2022: Apple, Amazon and Netflix are the top contenders for the series. THR Heat Vision Newsletter
November 29, 2022: Ed Brubaker reveals he has seen animation tests, animatics for roughly half the season, all voice recording is done, the series is PG but more adult but not "adult", they broke the whole season in a writer's room, Brubaker brought in his friend Halley Gross, they all had fun pitching ideas to Bruce Timm, getting shot done, and arguing for their ideas, everyone wrote two episodes and some freelance, is Timm's vision of a new take on Batman, and Batman is rebooted as a 40's pulp character. Comic Book Herald Interviews #101, 56:40-1:20:00 mark
November 30, 2022: Channing Dungey reveals Warner Bros. Discovery is in the process of closing a deal with Amazon featuring DC branded content in animation. Deadline Article
March 9, 2023: Reportedly landed a 2 season order at Amazon Prime. Formal deals have not closed yet. THR Article
March 29, 2023: Jace Ricci wrote the first episode. Toonado Article
April 26, 2023: Two season order confirmed. Amazon Studios Article
April 30, 2023: Shot of Batman shown by Amazon at an event. user RobTheBat Tweet
May 9, 2023: Michael Rosenbaum reveals he auditioned for Batman and he got a callback and while they liked his Batman, they didn't like his take on Bruce Wayne. Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum May 8, 2023
June 15, 2023: At Annecy Festival, scenes and character designs shown were of Bruce Wayne, Batman, Clayface, Commissioner Jim Gordon, and Barbara Gordon was shown at Annecy Festival. The Gordons are African-American.. user Midou Tweet
June 15, 2023: Commissioner Gordon looks kind of like Jeffrey Wright and Barbara has a red tint in her hair. user Midou Tweet
June 15, 2023: The footage was shown was 2D animation. user Midou Tweet
June 16, 2023: Batman's suit is black and gray. user Midou Tweet
June 16, 2023: At Annecy Festival, Peter Giraldi calls the show everything that Bruce Timm wnated to do in Batman: The Animated Series but couldn't, it skews older, and is more of his complete vision. Very early footage was shown but was unlit and had an orchestra score. Variety Article
September 1, 2023: Mike Milo is a director. DCAUR Tweet
November 8, 2023: There was a test screening for episode one. Reddit post
December 5, 2023: Ed Brubaker has been done for about a year and a half ago, did some post production writing, is seeing early cuts of episodes, couldn't go back for season 2 due to the strike and other projects, they were told it wouldn't be cancelled on Max, then one day they were told David Zaslav cancelled it but told them to keep working on it while they shopped it around, were initially told they could do PG-13 but that has changed to a degree, the show is definitely a different take and is "kinda noir". Comic Book Club Tweet
January 14, 2024: Executive producer Daniel Pipski teases "just wait til later this year". Daniel Pipski Tweet
January 30, 2024: Reportedly, the late Kevin Conroy recorded for the series before his passing. IGN Article
January 31, 2024: Bruce Timm debunks report the late Kevin Conroy recorded for the series before his passing. Conroy was set to do a voice for the series but passed away before any recording was done. Bruce Timm post, Animesuperhero Forum
May 1, 2024: Rachel Kimberly Hastings posts photo of crew sweatshirt. Evergreena Tweet
May 9, 2024: The series premiers on August 1 on Prime Video. The number one priority of Caped Crusader was to make sure it wasn't just a repeat of Batman: The Animated Series. It is '40s-set period piece. Harley Quinn will be Asian American and won't be a parter of Joker. Dr. Quinzel will be more whimsical and fun while Harley will be more serious and scary. Harley uses psychiatry as a weapon. As Dr. Quinzel, she stil is a normal Gotham City psychiatrist and is assigned to treat Bruce Wayne. Wayne is not obsessed with is parents' muder but it changeed him in a way where he's still not adjusted to being a human being. He's trying to pretend to be something that he's not. The idea was to keep Batman so removed that no one knows who he is and no on knows what he's about to remove any idea that he's a hero to Gotham or the viewers. Catwoman is based on her original '40s purple look. Barbara Stanwyck's performance as the title character in The Lady Eve was an inspiration for this Catwoman. Selina Kyle is playful and charming but underestimated at the peril of others. Catwoman's episode has moments that are really serious and dark with the juxtaposition of Catwoman's appearance. Clayface draws on the character's original comic book appearance and is inspired by classic horror movies. Stills included of Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Harley Quinn, Bruce Wayne, Catwoman, and Clayface. EW Article
May 9, 2024: All 10 episodes will be available on August 1. The official description: "Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the GCPD and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications." Batman is a "A cold, remorseless avenger of evil, seemingly more machine than man. Forged in the fire of tragedy, every fiber of his being is dedicated to the eradication of crime" while Bruce Wayne, "To the public at large, Bruce Wayne is a shallow dilettante, apparently wasting his parents’ vast fortune on frivolous pursuits and hedonistic pleasures. In fact, he's an elaborate facade, carefully constructed to divert attention from his activities as Batman." Selina Kyle/Catwoman: "Selena Kyle is a blithe and pampered heiress whose family lost their fortune after her father was imprisoned for embezzlement. Despite having the silver spoon yanked from her mouth, Selina refuses to quit living in the lap of luxury and becomes Catwoman as a "fun" way to maintain her lavish lifestyle." Dr. Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn: "Despite a personable and bubbly demeanor, Dr. Harleen Quinzel is a brilliant psychiatrist who treats some of Gotham's elite. However, as Harley Quinn, she is a different person, entirely. A creepy, quiet, calculating menace who secretly dispenses her twisted justice to the truly despicable among her elite clientele." Commissioner Jim Gordon is a "Former beat cop close to retirement, Gordon was hired to play along with the corrupt system and run out the clock till he can draw a pension. But they've sorely underestimated Jim Gordon. His unassailable character brings him into conflict with dirty cops and crooked politicians, alike. Not to mention, he has to reckon with a deranged vigilante beating up Gotham's criminals." Clayface is "Thanks to his "unique" facial features, screen actor Basil Karlo has been forever typecast as a B-movie heavy. Frustrated by the limitations his appearance put on both his career and personal life (he fell hopelessly in love with his co-star), Karlo turned to an experimental serum that promised to change his face. However, not only does this serum ultimately disfigure his face, but it ruptures the last of his sanity — creating the tragic, vengeance seeking villain, Clayface." THR Article
May 9, 2024: Frederik Wiedmann is the scoring the series. Film Music Reporter Article
June 5, 2024: J.M. DeMatteis finished writing an episode of season two. J.M. DeMatteis facebook
June 12, 2024: At Annecy, a clip from the start of episode one was shown along with the opening title sequence. Midou Tweet
June 12, 2024: The director of episode one is Christina Sotta. Nexus Point News Tweet
June 13, 2024: Halley Gross wrote the Harley Quinn episode. DCAUR Tweet
June 13, 2024: Clip shown at Annecy is a "cold open where Clarence was getting questioned about Rupert Thorne by Eddie, then The Penguin entered the room" then the clip cut to title sequence before things got violent. Nexus Point News Article
June 20, 2024: Hamish Linklater reads off names in the voice cast. Penguin, Firebug, Natalia Knight, and Gentleman Ghost confirmed to appear. Prime Video Tweet
June 20, 2024: Jamie Chung voices Harley Quinn, Hamish Linklater voices Batman/Bruce Wayne, Christina Ricchi voices Catwoman, Diedrich Bader voices Harvey Dent/Two-Face. Timm wanted to do an emotionally messed-up version of Batman, who's extremely aloof and almost inhuman. Linklater was cast because of his take on Bruce. Bruce is a persona Batman has cultivated to throw people off his scent, Deep down he's not like Bruce, he's devoted to warring on crime 24/7. The show is not R-rated or especially violent or sexual like the Harley Quinn series. They are aiming for the same age group that watches Harry Potter or Marvel movies. There are murders to solve and the hero is damaged and self-destructive. Batman and Catwoman are more chemical than romantic in terms of their relationship. Batman is so closed off emotionally he makes Mr. Spock look like the life of the party. Catwoman throws him off and he becomes obsessed with catching her. She's flighty and a throwback to film noir era femme fatales with a bit of screwball comedy characters played by Carole Lombard. Harleen Quinzel is in a romantic relationship with Gotham City detective Renee Montoya. Montoya is a by-the-book honest cop and has no idea Quinzel is Harley Quinn. Montoya's integrity is the one thing that gives Harley Quinn pause about her actions but she doesn't see law enforcement as effective tools for feeling with wrongdoers. All the things the rich clientele of Gotham dump on Quinzel basically drove her crazy because of doctor-client privilege. Dent is a corrupt district attorney who uses his position to help rich criminals evade justice, gets his face disfigured, then starts to feel empathy for other people for the first time in his life but is still a bad guy lashing out for what he believes is a noble cause. The rest of the cast includes Minnie Driver, Eric Morgan Stuart, Michelle C. Bonilla, Krystal Joy Brown, John DiMaggio, Mckenna Grace, Jason Watkins, Paul Scheer, Reid Scott, Gary Anthony Williams, Dan Donohue, David Krumholtz, Haley Joel Osment, and Toby Stephens. Stills of Harley and Batman and Alfred and Batman included. Vanity Fair Article
June 25, 2024: New poster released. Prime Video Tweet
June 25, 2024: A trailer releases tomorrow. Teaser posted today. Batman Tweet
June 26, 2024: 2:08 trailer released. Prime Video YouTube
June 26, 2024: Press release statement released. Amazon MGM Studios Press
June 26, 2024: Comments from Bruce Timm, James Tucker, and Hamish Linklater. Timm originally had an idea about Batman where he was much more inspired by pulp heroes like Doc Savage, The Shadow, and The Avenger. The common thread was they were all very remote, not nice guys, weren't people you'd like to hang out with, not cuddly and craking jokes. Making him remote on Caped Crusader placed a little more emphasis on the supporting cast so the shows does feel more like an ensemble piece. All secondary characters step up in importance in the story. Timm was approached to revive Batman: The Animated Series and pick up where The New Batman Adventures left off in 1999 but Timm wasn't interested. It was only when Tucker and Timm discussed the possibility of doing something new with the franchise did the latter warm up to the idea of helming another Batman cartoon. Making a show without the limitations there were in the 1990s like selling toys was also very exciting. They took influences from Universal horror movies and swashbuckler movies like the Errol Flynn movies. Batman's design was specifically inspired by his first couple appearances in the comics. Linklater was working on an indie movie in Minneapolis when he got the audition. He sat in a car in the freezing cold without the heat on so he could record audio cleanly. The Bruce Wayne facade will come off like he watched a million Cary Grant movies to study how to be a dashing, upper class playboy. While individual episodes will still tell relatively standalone stories, there will be certain narrative throughlines anchoring the ten-episode first season. There's certain plot threads that they called the "soap opera plots" that weave in and out of the first season. Dent's storyline is a big part of it. Barbara Gordon, her relationship with her dad and how she comes to end up being a reluctant ally of Batman, that weaves its way in trough the stories as well. Each episode is standalone but there is also kind of a season-long arc. The current plans are for there to not by any other costumed superheroes in the world at all. Production has already started on season two and Linklater is recording his lines. IGN Article
June 26, 2024: The Batmobile is a bit more like a real world roadster with the front end of a '37 Cord mashed with the back end of a '63 Corvette. For characters like Harley Quinn, they wanted to see if they could put a fresh spin on her that would be unique to the show while still retaining noticeable traces of her original DNA. There will be easter eggs for long-time fans in the complete microfiche scene in the fifth episode. Bruce Timm post, AnimeSuperhero Forum
July 2, 2024: The show is more like Week Two than it is Year One. Batman weaponises Alfred. He is going to enable him to fight crime. The full article releases on July 4. Empire Article
July 2, 2024: Jason Watkins voices Alfred, Eric Morgan Stuart voices Commissioner Gordon, Krystal Joy Brown voices Barbara Gordon, Michelle C. Bonilla voices Renee Montoya, and Bumper Robinson voices Lucius Fox. Character descriptions for Alfred, Barbara, Commissioner Gordon, and Renee included. IGN Article
July 9, 2024: In this month's Empire magazine, Bruce Timm commented Bruce's origin entails he's lying in bed reliving his parents' murder earlier that night and it's so upsetting and horrifying that he copes by deciding then and there to declare war on crime. From that point, even though he's eight years old, he's already Batman. Screen Rant Article
July 10, 2024: The San Diego Comic Con screening and panel will be on July 27 in Room 6BCF at 2:45 pm Pacific. Matt Reeves, Hamish Linklater, Jamie Chung, and Minnie Driver will do a Q&A, discuss their characters, and tease storylines from season one. Bleeding Cool Article
July 12, 2024: 29 second clip of Batman in his car. Batman Tweet
July 15, 2024: A new image of Batman in a graveyard was posted on Prime Video's landing page for the series. DCAUR Tweet
July 15, 2024: Emily Hu started work on story boards. Emily Hu Tweet
July 17, 2024: Jeremy Adams reveals he helped develop the show for a year with Bruce Timm and then was let go after it was greenlit. Jeremy Adams Tweet
July 17, 2024: First 3 episodes will be screened at Alamo Drafthouse on July 31. Alamo Drafthouse ATX Tweet
July 19, 2024: Series was animated by Studio IAM and Studio Grida. Bruce Timm admits the writers eventually made Batman more human than he would have liked because everyone had a hard time wrapping their head around a Batman that's not friendly, very remote, and doesn't talk much. Timm learned J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves were thinking about executive producing with him. Timm then brought James Tucker onboard. They loved his 'Man of Few Words' Batman pitch. John DiMaggio voices Bullock and Minnie Driver voices Oswalda Cobblepot/Penguin. They started with Bob Kane's original design then stylized it so it would look good on screen but show the influences of the original comics. They also kept the camera away from Batman in contrast to Batman: The Animated Series to echo his remoteness. This detached style was inspired by Alex Toth. The animation is mainly drawn by hand but vehicles are done with CG models and digital tools were employed for special effects and lighting techniques. Tucker did the character design then deeper into production he shifted to his producer duties. Catwoman is a spoiled heiress and a bit more of a screwball comedy character but makes sense within the show's 1940s framework. Concept art included of Catwoman. Animation Magazine Article
July 19, 2024: New poster released. Prime Video Tweet
July 22, 2024: 48 second promo for Firebug, Gentleman Ghost, and Natalia Knight posted. Tom Kenny voices Firebug. Toby Stephen voices Gentleman Ghost. Mckenna Grace voices Natalia Knight. Prime Video Tweet
July 22, 2024: Gary Anthony Williams voices Detective Flass and has seen a sneak peek sent to the cast. Flass is corrupt and on the payroll of the mobsters. He is a dick and is out to get Batman. Bullock is his partner and is the muscle in the duo. The city and citizens shape Batman. Williams talks about the writing, reading the scripts, seeing animation during ADR, complimenting the other actors, and the recording process. He hints the show will get into how corrupt the police is and how dirty the villains get. Cedric Yarbrough voices Rupert Thorne. Traversing the Stars YouTube
July 22, 2024: A new look will be featured in the IGN Live Show during San Diego Comic Con. IGN Article
July 22, 2024: Brenna Coleman designed some appearing/disappearing effects for Gentleman Ghost. Brenna Coleman Tweet
July 25, 2024: 44 second promo for Clayface and Onomatopoeia. Dan Donohue voices Clayface. Reid Scott voices Onomatopoeia. Prime Video Tweet
July 26, 2024: 1:36 clip "Finding the Culprit" released. Prime YouTube
July 26, 2024: Interview with cast and crew. Bruce Timm admits he wanted Batman to be weird and creepy even as Bruce Wayne. He also hints this won't be the start of an interconnected universe. New York Times Article
July 27, 2024: Still of Penguin fighting Batman. Minnie Driver also got to sing a jazz song "(Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey" as Penguin. EW Article
July 27, 2024: Comments from Hamish Linklater, Minnie Driver, and Jamie Chung. They admit being terrified at first but Bruce Timm set a comftorable vibe. Peguin has two idiot sons voiced by Paul Scheer. Penguin does a lot of terrible things. IGN Article
July 27, 2024: Comments from Hamish Linklater, Minnie Driver, and Jamie Chung about Batman. THR Tweet
July 27, 2024: Comments from Hamish Linklater about what drew him to Batman. He was the one DC comic he bought. THR Tweet
July 27, 2024: Comments from Minnie Driver about her role. THR Tweet
July 27, 2024: Comments from Jamie Chung about watching Batman: The Animated Series after Korean school and how this show's Harley is her own person and not associated with Joker. THR Tweet
July 27, 2024: Comments from Hamish Linklater, Minnie Driver, and Jamie Chung about working with Bruce Timm. THR Tweet
July 29, 2024: 48 second promo for Catwoman and Harley Quinn. Prime Video Tweet
July 29, 2024: Bruce Timm reveals that early on in development an executive enthusiastically asked, "Hey, what if Batman and Barbara became romantically involved?", unaware of the uncomfortable history of that particular topic. Timm replied they weren't going to do that and explained why Bruce Timm reply, AnimeSuperhero Forums
July 29, 2024: 20 minute recording of San Diego Comic Con 2024 panel posted. OsoAnimation YouTube
July 30, 2024: Opening title sequence posted. Batman Tweet
July 31, 2024: Episode 1 is titled "In Treacherous Waters". Episode 2 is "...And Be A Villain". Episode 3 is "Kiss of the Catwoman". Episode 4 is "The Night of The Hunters". "Episode 5 is "The Stress of Her Regard". Episode 6 is "Night Ride." Episode 7 is "Moving Target". Episode 8 is "Nocturne". Episode 9 is "The Killer Inside Me". Episode 10 is "Savage Night". Batman Tweet
July 31, 2024: 1:10 clip from episode 3 posted. Discussing Film Tweet
July 31, 2024: 1:01 clip from episode 4 posted. Rotten Tomatoes YouTube
July 31, 2024: The episode titles are Jim Thompson-inspired. AnimeSuperhero Forum reply
July 31, 2024: Jackie Hoffman voices Selina's live-in maid, Greta. AnimeSuperhero Forum reply
July 31, 2024: Interview with Bruce Timm and James Tucker. Emmys Article
August 1, 2024: Initially, Bruce Timm wanted the episode titles to be "extra-pulpy," like chapter titles from the old serials but they came out too cheesy. "Kiss of the Catwoman" was subconsciously inspired by the movie "Kiss of the Spider Woman" while "The Stress of Her Regard" was from a novel by Tim Powers which he got from a poem by Clark Ashton Smith. "Night of the Hunters" was a riff on the movie "Night of the Hunter" "The Stress of Her Regard" and "Night of the Hunters" were suggested by Ed Brubaker. "...And Be A Villain" is from a Nero Wolfe novel by Rex Stout who pinched it from Hamlet. Greg Rucka came up with "...And Be A Villain". "Nocturne" simply alludes to Natalia Knight's supervillain name from the comics. Brubaker also came up with the idea to use two Jim Thompson novels for the Two-Face episodes. "In Treacherous Waters" follows the same "preposition-adjective-noun" pattern as "On Leather Wings" from Batman: The Animated Series. AnimeSuperhero Forum reply
August 1, 2024: 28 track digital soundtrack now available for purchase. Film News Reporter Article
August 1, 2024: Dusty Abell posts visual explorations he did for the series. Dusty Abell instagram
August 1, 2024: Aletta Wenas did backgrounds. Wenas worked on the Batcave and one of their designs was used as Episode 8's ending credits image. It began as trying to be faithful to Batman: The Animated Series but as time went on and more people were hired, it was more a remix of noir and minimalism with modernized takes. Aletta Wenas instagram
August 1, 2024: Bill Dunn joined the background paint crew with episode 2. Bill Dunn instagram
August 2, 2024: Interview with Bruce Timm. Timm and James Tucker started talking about doing a show in spring 2020 then silence for a year or two then Timm got a call from Sam Register and Peter Girardi. They informed Timm Matt Reeves and J.J. Abrams were interested in executive producing the Batman show. Timm had a Zoom call with them and pitched his idea to "blend the atmospherics of Universal horror movies and the drama of Warner Bros. gangster movies and the action of Republic serials and mix it all together with a lot of film noir on top." Bullock and Flass threading through season one was a nod to Ed McBain's 87th Precinct novels. When they learned the show wasn't going to be on HBO Max, they had almost finished scripts on seaso one. Currently for season two, they are still writing scripts and are starting to record. The Wrap Article
August 3, 2024: Interview with Hamish Linklater, Minnie Driver, and Jamie Chung. Collider Article
August 3, 2024: James Tucker posts Penguin development sketches. James Tucker Tweet
August 3, 2024: Fake Manning's line of "She's...not my type" in "...And Be A Villian" was an allusion to the Old Hollywood practice of having queer leading men disguise their sexual orientation. The cat that Catwoman impulsively steals in "Kiss of the Catwoman" is Miss Kitty, a stray cat who adopted Bruce Timm and his wife six years ago. All the cats in the episode are based on cats owned by the Caped Crusader crew. Anime Superhero Forum Bruce Timm reply
August 3, 2024: If Manning was really homosexual or if it was Basil Karlo being vindictive and smearing Manning's name was left vague. Bruce Timm confirms he was gay. Overall for the series, they included general acceptance of working women, LGBT persons, and people of color in positions of authority in a 1940s setting as well as subtle signs of sexism, racism, and homophobia. Anime Superhero Forum Bruce Timm reply
August 3, 2024: Bruce Timm reveals it was his original intent for Natalia Knight to be an adult. She was going to be one of the biggest donors to the Gotham Orphanage and took advantage of her access to children to prey on them after dark like in Bram Stoker's Lucy Westenra aka Bloofer Lady. The story didn't gel in the writer's room so eventually someone suggested making Knight a child. The idea made Timm think of "Let The Right One In" and Matt Reeves' American remake. The story shifted to the carnival setting and making all of her victims Robins from the comics. Anime Superhero Forum Bruce Timm reply
August 3, 2024: Bruce Timm confirms the actor getting chewed out by the director in "...And Be A Villain" was meant to somewhat resemble Lon Chaney's makeup and costuming the "London After Midnight" and there are faint echoes of story elements from "The Lodger". Basil's address being at Slade Terrace is an oblique nod to Mr. Slade in "The Lodger". Anime Superhero Forum Bruce Timm reply
August 4, 2024: James Tucker posts development sketches of Barbara Gordon, Rupert Thorne, Lucius Fox, and Renee Montoya. Raymond Burr was a big inspiration for Thorne's design, actor James Edwards and Harlem Renaissance icons like sculptor Richmond Barthe influenced Lucius Fox's design, and Bruce Timm and Derek Charm did Clayface's design. James Tucker Tweet
August 4, 2024: For legal reasons when it comes to characters that originate on the Batman '66 series, King Tut's name was never said and his civilian name was changed. "Fletcher Deming" was one of Bruce Timm's in-jokes. Fletcher Flora and Richard Deming were both prolific Mid-Century crime fiction authors, each of whom also ghost-wrote Ellery Queen novels in the 1960s. Timm thought the combined name reasonably sounded like a "rich dude" name. Bruce Timm reply, AnimeSuperhero Forum
August 4, 2024: The author of the Gray Ghost novel that Alfred is seen reading, "Max Grantwell" is a sideways anagram of "Maxwell Grant", the house-name under which Walter Gibson, Ted Tinsley and others wrote the original Shadow novels. Bruce Timm reply, AnimeSuperhero Forum
August 4, 2024: Bruce Timm confirms the intersection of Wilson and Lowery was a nod to Lewis Wilson and Robert Lowery, the first actors to portray Batman in live action. Bruce Timm reply, AnimeSuperhero Forum
August 4, 2024: James Tucker posts development sketches of Barbara and Jim Gordon, Penguin, Catwoman, and Flass. James Tucker Tweet
August 4, 2024: Bruce Timm wanted to name the skating rink that Montoya wanted to take Harleen to "Donnenfeld Center" but couldn't clear it with legal. Bruce Timm reply, AnimeSuperhero Forum
August 5, 2024: James Tucker reveals the Batcave was inspired by the versions in the Batman 1966 series and the two movie serials. James Tucker Tweet
August 5, 2024: Finding a name that could be used for the movie studio in "...And Be A Villain" was tough. The first 50 they came up were real names used by studios. They settled on Monochrome Pictures but the legal department found a studio that used the name in the 1920s. Either Ed Brubaker or Jase Ricci came up with Monoscope Pictures. When Lew Valentine chews out his casting director over the phone he mentions they were renting the "mad scientist gizmos" from a "McFadden." McFadden was a nod to Kenneth Strickfaden, whose electrical devices were used in many classic horror films like "Bride of Frankenstein". Bruce Timm reply, AnimeSuperhero Forum
August 5, 2024: Bruce Timm confirms Harvey Dent's good side was the scarred one. While talking to his daughter one day, she mentioned an article she read about how disfigured people almost always being depicted in movie and television as freaks and monsters was unfair and cruel to real people with disfigurements. It gave Timm and idea to flip which side was which. The intent was Dent realizes what it's like be be feared and loathed for something beyond his control and learns empathy for others that he never had before. In a weird way, the scarring makes him a better person. The intent was to keep the camera on the "correct side" of Dent in the Two-Face 2 parter and deliberately foreshadowed it in "...And Be A Villain" when Dent tells Montoya she will want to be on his good side and he turns his face towards her. There was a no particular secret in mind with the line for possessed Alfred but the crew might always come up with a bombshell secret for season two. Bruce Timm reply, AnimeSuperhero Forum
August 5, 2024: James Tucker wanted Papa Midnite to look a bit like Geoffrey Holder as Baron Samedi in "Live and Let Die". The microfiche scene in "The Stress of Her Regard" didn't start out as a slew of Batman: The Animated Series references. When a search for 1940s newspaper headlines only yielded World War II front pages, he got an idea to base all the newspaper stories on elements from Batman: The Animated Series, making the job much easier. He used episode synopses from the World's Finest fan site to refresh his memory and avided direct references to any of the main supervillains. An added bonus was using stock art rather than generating new art. Bruce Timm reply, AnimeSuperhero Forum
August 5, 2024: Art Lee posts Batmobile designs. Art Lee instagram
August 6, 2024: Interview with supervising sound editor Rob McIntyre about matching sound effects in a 1940s show and using an elephant growl for the Batmobile. IndieWire Article
August 7, 2024: Bruce Timm reveals one of the Ebo twins suggested using Papa Midnite instead of Jason Blood in "Night Ride". Bruce Timm reply, AnimeSuperhero Forum
August 7, 2024: Storyboards and animatics for episode 3, 6, and 9 posted. Sophia Magallanes Morales instagram
August 7, 2024: Aletta Wenas reveals the Batcave design was done early in production. Mauricio Abril colored the set. Aletta Wenas instagram
August 7, 2024: Bill Dunn posts backgrounds for GCPD bullpen in episode 2. Bill Dunn instagram
August 7, 2024: Elliott Byrne posts various background shots including the train station in "Moving Target", docks in the season finale, Ivory Hotel interior in "The Killer Inside Me", jewelry store, Hopper's Jazz Club in "The Stress of Her Regard", Thorne's mansion in "The Killer Inside Me", and an alley. Elliott Byrne instagram
August 8, 2024: Storyboards for episode 3 "Kiss of the Catwoman" posted. Sophia Magallanes Morales instagram
August 8, 2024: David Merritt posts background of mad scientis set from "...And Be A Villain". David Merritt instagram
August 8, 2024: James Tucker confirms Mystery of the Wax Museum and Dr. X were inspirations for Clayface's design. James Tucker Tweet
August 8, 2024: Aletta Wenas posts reverse view of the Batcave environment design's establishing shot, plus designs and layout from the first episode's final shot. Aletta Wenas instagram
August 9, 2024: James Tucker reveals when Bruce Timm talked about how he wanted to flip Two-Face's origin so that when he was disfigured, it created an empathetic side, Tucker suggested that he switch the sides of his scarring to support that when he did that design. James Tucker Tweet
August 9, 2024: Mauricio Abril posts Batcave. It was designed by Aletta Wenas under the art direction from showrunners Bruce Timm and James Tucker. Mauricio Abril instagram
August 9, 2024: Aletta Wenas posts designs for Barbara's office. The dead plant in the corner received a lot of praise during review. Aletta Wenas instagram
August 10, 2024: Derek Charm designed King Tut and the Pagliacci homage to "The Joker Is Wild". James Tucker Tweet
August 12, 2024: Storyboards for episode 6 "Night Ride" posted. Sophia Magallanes Morales instagram
August 12, 2024: Mauricio Abril posts shots of Gotham Courthouse interior painted for the first episode. Abril wanted the daytime shots to really evoke a sense of sunlight and looked to Edward Hopper and Fleischer Superman for inspiration. Mauricio Abril instagram
August 12, 2024: Bill Dunn posts backgrounds for robbed couple's bedroom in episode 3. Bill Dunn instagram
August 15, 2024: Aletta Wenas posts designs for Commissioner Gordon's office done under the direction of Bruce Timm and James Tucker. Aletta Wenas instagram
August 15, 2024: David Merritt posts background of commuter train in "Night Ride". Layout was by Aletta Wenas and direction of Bruce Timm and James Tucker. David Merritt instagram
August 17, 2024: Bruce Timm did the rough design on Fire Bug and Derek Charm did the final turn and clean. James Tucker Tweet
August 17, 2024: Bruce Timm's design for Fire Bug was inspired by Dwight Frye, specifically the severe haircut and makeup, when he portrayed Dr. Pretorious' henchman Karl in "Bride of Frankenstein". Bruce Timm reply AnimeSuperhero Forum
August 17, 2024: In "...And Be A Villain", Yvonne Frances got her name from actress Frances Drake and the character she played in "Mad Love" (1935), Yvonne Orlac. Darryl Manning is somewhat based on David Manners, who played the "handsome-but-largely-ineffectual" hero in Universal's Dracula, The Mummy, and The Black Cat movies. Aside from Dwayne Freed as Dwight Frye, there are similar nods on the doors outside Karlo's like to Universal supporting players Edward Van Sloan and Michael Mark. The imprint on Karlo's face after Montoya punches "Ellman" is a nod to Richard Henry Benson, The Avenger. In "The Stress Of Her Regard", Hasting's cliffside mansion is reminiscent of Boris Karloff's Bauhaus-style castle in The Black Cat. Bruce Timm reply AnimeSuperhero Forum
August 17, 2024: Selina Kyle's design took some inspiration from Paulette Goddard. Bruce Timm reply AnimeSuperhero Forum
August 19, 2024: Bill Dunn posts backgrounds for new GDPD in episode 4. Bill Dunn instagram
August 20, 2024: David Merritt posts background of Gotham Museum pan in episode 3 "Kiss of the Catwoman". Done under direction of Bruce Timm and James Tucker. David Merritt instagram
August 22, 2024: David Merritt posts background of jewelry cases in episode 3 "Kiss of the Catwoman". Done under direction of Bruce Timm and James Tucker. David Merritt instagram
August 23, 2024: Aletta Wenas posts designs for final shot of episode 3 under directions from Bruce Timm and James Tucker. Aletta Wenas instagram
August 24, 2024: Aletta Wenas posts designs for Bruce's childhood bedroom. Background paint was by Bill Dunn. Aletta Wenas instagram
August 28, 2024: Art Lee posts final design for the Iceberg Lounge based on an initial design by Bruce Timm. It was James Tucker's idea to strategically place the anchor port so that it could serve as the ship's eye in relation to the beak-like bow of the ship. Art Lee instagram
August 30, 2024: Michelle C. Bonilla posts photos from a season 2 recording session in August. Michelle C. Bonilla instagram
September 2, 2024: Bill Dunn posts Craddock portrait. The pose was done by Derek Charm with James Tucker drawing Craddock's face, portrait frame by Art Lee, and background layout by Elliott Byrne. Bill Dunn instagram
September 3, 2024: Art Lee posts Batsub design. Art Lee instagram
September 3, 2024: Elliott Byrne posts backgrounds for Craddock mansion and some city shots. Elliott Byrne instagram
September 12, 2024: The key art by Juan Ramos will be sold as prints by Bottleneck Gallery. The standard print is an 11 color screen print, 36 x 24 inches, a hand-numbered edition of 150, and retails for $60. The foil variant is a 11 color screen print on foil paper, 36 x 24 inches, a hand-numbered edition of 85, and retails for $75. The acrylic panel print is archival pigment on 4mm thick acrylic panel, 36 x 24 inches, is hand-numbered COA with BNG hologram of authenticity, a limited edition of 35 and retails for $125. Sales starts on September 13 at 12PM ET on Bottleneck Gallery's website. Bottleneck Gallery blog
September 13, 2024: Matt Reeves reveals season two is in the midst of animatics and all episodes have been written. Reeves admits he is not sure when season two will stream but estimated 2025 as well as estimating in the next few weeks Amazon might make a decision for a third season. Collider Article
October 11, 2024: Diedrich Bader comments on auditioning for Harvey Dent. Hall of Justice Episode 400, 32:59 mark
October 16, 2024: Interview with Mauricio Abril. Wired Article
Suicide Squad Isekai Series News
June 21, 2023: A new anime teased by Warner Bros. Japan and WIT Studio will be revealed at Anime Expo. AnimeExpo Tweet
July 3, 2023: A new anime series from Warner Bros. Japan and WIT Studio is called Suicide Squad Isekai. Images of Harley Quinn and Joker from Anime Expo. Maki Terashina-Furuta Tweet
July 3, 2023: 48 second teaser. Warner Bros. Japan Anime YouTube
July 3, 2023: Poster featuring Harley Quinn by Akira Amano. Story synopsis is "DC's Harley Quinn, the Joker, and The Suicide Squad rampage onto the stage of ISEKAI* in the new original anime series from Warner Bros. Japan and Wit Studio, Suicide Squad ISEKAI. The most maddening worlds collide in an epic and violent fantasy with the strongest line-up of anime creators!" Eri Osada will direct, Tappei Nagatsuki and Eiji Umehara are the writers, manga artist Akira Amano is drafting the original characters, Naoto Hosoda is the character designer, Kenichiro Suehiro is the composer, and Shinya Tsuruoka is the animation producer from Warner Bros. Japan. Anime News Network Article
July 11, 2023: 48 minute, 6 second recording of Anime Expo panel. After Batman Ninja, Warner Bros. Japan was interesting in doing a series next. Warner Japan and Wit decided to go "super, over the top" and chose the Suicide Squad. Joker's original design was based on a type of anime character referred to as ikemen or basically the good lucking guy. Almost all the characters were hand drawn in 2D but some like the monsters were 3D CG. One challenge was deciding on shooting techniques and coloring techniques to show the contrast between Gotham City and Isekai. For the Isekai, got permission for DC characters to use magic and it will be unique to each. Warner Bros. Japan Anime YouTube
July 31, 2023: Interview with series director Eri Osada, executive producer Hiroyuki Omori of Warner Bros. Japan, producer Sho Ohtani from Wit Studio, and Production I.G and Wit Studio president George Wada about the project's start, their favorite version of the Joker, and creating a series for both kinds of fans. The project started 3 or 4 years ago. ANN Article
August 8, 2023: Summary of Anime Expo panel. Newtype Article
November 8, 2023: Will have an event at Tokyo Comic Con. Warner Bros. Japan Anime Tweet
November 24, 2023: There will be a deeper look on a WB Japan stream on December 1 at 1 am Pacific/5 am Eastern. The stream is hosted by Takehito Koyasu. NYC Tastemakers Article
December 1, 2023: Reveal stream posts new 1:23 trailer, cast is Anna Nagase as Harley Quinn, Yuichiro Umehara as The Joker, Reigo Yamaguchi as Deadshot, Takehito Koyasu as Peacemaker, Jun Fukuyama as Clayface, and Subaru Kimura as King Shark. The opening theme is "Another World" by Tomoyasu Hotei. It premieres globally some time in 2024. The voice cast will appear at the Tokyo Comic Con on December 10 at 12:15-1 pm. Website is suicidesquad-isekai.com. Warner Bros. Japan Anime YouTube
December 1, 2023: 1:23 trailer posted. Warner Bros. Japan Anime YouTube
December 1, 2023: Cast visuals posted. New logline included, reveals Amanda Waller, head of A.R.G.U.S., assembled the Suicide Squad to conquer the Isekai realm. Anime News Network Article
December 1, 2023: Comments from the main cast. Animation Magazine Article
December 13, 2023: Recording of 43 minute Tokyo Comic Con panel posted. The Suicide Squad arrives in the Isekai by chance in episode 1 and chaos ensues. Character designs of the Suicide Squad members were shown. Joker is on his own and moving behind-the-scenes so much of his role is kept secret. This version of Joker will be very crazy. Deadshot is crass but is like a big brother. Almost the whole cast was present for the first voice recording. Jun Fukuyama kept improvising lines then everyone started improvising. Subaru Kimura kept asking for retakes to ad-lib a new line. Takehito Koyasu was welcoming with everyone and always made guest stars feel at home. Anna Nagase got more bold with her lines as recording went on. Akira Amano consulted with Wit Studio, the producers, and DC on designs and got little notes back. Peacemaker is the closest design to the original look. A message from Tomoyasu Hotei was played. In terms of music, they wanted a foreign television series feel incorporated into anime like Cowboy Bebop. A preview of Anna Nagase's visit to Wit studio was shown with a look at the cut bag and animation room. Eri Osada was in the midst of episode 4 retakes. The full tour will be posted on YouTube later. More will be shared about other characters in the show. The writer and director made sure Harley was cute. People who don't know about DC can watch this show without getting confused and enjoy it. Warner Bros Japan Anime YouTube
January 11, 2024: Will have a presence at Anime Japan 2024 between March 23-26. DC_Japan Tweet
January 19, 2024: Anime Japan panel is on March 23 starting at 9:15 am JST. It will also be streamed on the Warner Bros. Japan YouTube. Anna Nagase, Yuuichirou Umehara, Reigo Yamaguchi, Jun Fukuyama and more will be in attendance. WB Anime Tweet
February 7, 2024: New info will be released on February 8 at 7 pm PST. wb_anime Tweet
February 8, 2024: Character designs of Fione, Aldora, and Cecil posted. Fione is voiced by Reina Ueda, Aldora is voiced by Mamiko Noto, and Cecil is voiced by Jun Fukushima. dc_jp Tweet
February 8, 2024: Character designs of Rick Flag, Katana, and Amanda Waller posted. Rick Flag is voiced by Taku Yashiro, Katana is voiced by Chika Anzai, and Amanda Waller is voiced by Kujira. dc_jp Tweet
February 8, 2024: Taku Yashiro, Kujira, and Reina Ueda will also appear the Anime Japan panel on March 23. dc_jp Tweet
March 14, 2024: 1:44 Trailer #3 released. The series' television premiere will be in July 2024 on Tokyo MX, BS 11. The opening theme will be Tomoyasu Hotei's "Another World" and the ending theme will be by Mori Calliope and their song is "Go-Getters". New logline reveals the team has 72 hours before the bombs in their necks explode. They negotiate with the Kingdom's Queen Aldora to be freed from their prison for helping conquer the hostile Imperial army. Warner Bros. Japan Anime YouTube
March 14, 2024: New poster released. DC Japan Tweet
March 14, 2024: Preview of the Warner Bros. Japan booth in Anime Japan's East Hall 7:P22 posted. A special video will be screened and novelty items will be given away for free. Warner Bros. Japan Anime Tweet
March 22, 2024: Voice recording is done. ANN Article
March 23, 2024: Summary of Anime Japan panel. Joker is bored with the world and wants to destroy it. Natalie-Mu Article
March 29, 2024: Summary of Anime Japan panel. ANN Article
April 12, 2024: Anna Nagase will hang out on Mori Calliope's livestream tomorrow. wb_anime Tweet
April 13, 2024: Mori Calliope and Anna Nagase livestream posted. Mori Calliope YouTube
May 10, 2024: 30 second Harley Quinn character intro posted. Warner Bros Japan Anime YouTube
May 15, 2024: There will be a panel at Anime Expo 2024 on July 4, 2-3:30 pm. There will be a screening of episode 1 with creative staff and a special performance by ED theme song artist Mori Calliope. Anime Expo Tweet
May 17, 2024: 30 second Joker character intro posted. Warner Bros Japan Anime YouTube
May 24, 2024: 30 second Deadshot character intro posted. Warner Bros Japan Anime YouTube
May 31, 2024: 30 second Peacemaker character intro posted. Warner Bros Japan Anime YouTube
June 5, 2024: Rumored episode count is 10. SugoiBingus Tweet
June 6, 2024: Series premiere on Tokyo MX and BS11 in Japan will be on July 5 at 24:30 (effectively July 6 at 12:30 am). Streams in Japan through ABEMA, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai. ANN Article
June 6, 2024: 30 second promo announcing broadcast date and streaming dates of July 6 at 1 am on ABEMA, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai and July 8 at 12 am on Prime Video, DMM TV, d Anime Store, FOD, and Hulu. Warner Bros Japan Anime YouTube
June 7, 2024: 30 second Clayface character intro posted. Warner Bros Japan Anime YouTube
June 10, 2024: Series premieres on Max and Hulu on June 27. Warner Bros Japan Anime YouTube
June 10, 2024: The premiere consists of the first three episodes then the next seven will stream weekly. And for non-USA fans, ANIPLUS and LAFTEL in South Korea will stream it, ADN in France and HBO GO in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. ComicBook Article
June 14, 2024: 30 second King Shark character intro posted. Warner Bros Japan Anime YouTube
June 20, 2024: At the Anime Expo panel, UniVersus Collectible Cards featuring Harley Quinn and Joker will be given out. Warner Bros Japan Anime Tweet
June 21, 2024: 1 minute 30 second opening title sequence posted. Warner Bros Japan Anime YouTube
June 21, 2024: Takuji Miyamoto was the Animation Supervisor of the opening sequence as well as Storyboard & Direction. Rat Catcher is voiced by Yoji Ueda. He is a former rat exterminator who can communicate with rats. Deadshot claims to be an old friend from his prison days. The Thinker is voiced by Hochu Otsuka. He is a brilliant bu mad scientist with a huge ego. He enhances his abilities and manipulates minds with a "Thinking Cap" worn on his head. Enchantress is voiced by Shizuka Ito. She is an ancient witch, who inhabits the body of a kind woman named June Moone. For having great magical powers, she is captured by Amanda Waller. Killer Croc is voiced by Taro Kiuchi. He is a crocodile-like human with extreme strength. He conquers the underwater realm with super speed and power. Episode 1 synopsis and stills released. Suicide Squad Isekai Article
June 26, 2024: 1 minute 30 second ending title sequence posted. Warner Bros Japan Anime YouTube
July 1, 2024: The English dub starts this week. Warner Bros Japan Anime Tweet
July 3, 2024: The English dub starts on Thursday on Hulu. Warner Bros Japan Anime Tweet
July 3, 2024: Petos did a manga for Young Magazine. Petos Tweet
July 4, 2024: 1:18 "Super-Villains' Party" trailer released. Warner Bros. Japan Anime YouTube
July 4, 2024: Photos from Anime Expo panel and new stills released. Bleeding Cool Article
July 5, 2024: Karlii Hoch voices Harley Quinn in the English dub. Karlii Hoch Tweet
July 5, 2024: Sean Patrick Judge voices Peacemaker in the English dub. Sean Patrick Judge Tweet
July 5, 2024: Luci Christian voices Fione in the English dub. Luci Christian Tweet
July 5, 2024: Jeremy Gee voices Rick Flag in the English dub. Jeremy Gee Tweet
July 5, 2024: Jasmine Renne Thomas voices Amanda Waller in the English dub. Jasmine Renne Thomas Tweet
July 5, 2024: Patricia Duran voices Aldora in the English dub. Patricia Duran Tweet
July 5, 2024: Cyrus Rodas voices Hank the Orc in the English dub. Cyrus Rodas Tweet
July 6, 2024: Andrew Love voiced King Shark in the English dub. Andrew Love Tweet
July 12, 2024: The show is featured in Newtype magazine's August issue. There is an interview with Tappei Nagatsuki and Eiji Umehara. WebNewtype Tweet
July 29, 2024: Q&A with director Eri Osada and scriptwriters Tappei Nagatsuki and Eiji Umehara. ANN Article
July 29, 2024: Recording of Anime Japan panel posted. Warner Bros. Japan Anime YouTube
July 31, 2024: Sneak peek for episode 8 posted. Warner Bros. Japan Anime Tweet
July 31, 2024: Second sneak peek for episode 8 posted. Warner Bros. Japan Anime Tweet
July 31, 2024: The series will air on Cartoon Network Japan starting September 21 at 9pm. CN Japan Tweet
August 2, 2024: Digital soundtrack is now for sale. Warner Bros. Japan Anime Tweet
August 2, 2024: The English Dub has been added to Max. It is up to episode six. Animation on Max Tweet
August 8, 2024: A second piece of art by Akira Amano released. Suicide Squad Isekai Article
August 12, 2024: Interview with producers Shinya Tsuruoka and Sho Ohtani. ComicBook Article
August 15, 2024: Jay Hickman voiced Thinker in the English dub. Jay Hickman Tweet
August 16, 2024: Series will be adapted into a webtoon. Two behind-the-scenes featuretts for episode 1 and 7 posted. ANN Article
August 16, 2024: Storyboard of Harley storming the fortress posted. hsuinjia Tweet
August 16, 2024: Storyboard of Harley vs. Thinker posted. blu_shade Tweet
August 24, 2024: There will be a screening on August 24 at 3:15 pm in Panel Room 4-1A23 during the Anime New York convention. Warner Bros. Japan Anime Tweet
August 24, 2024: All 10 episodes of the English Dub are now on Max. Animation on Max Tweet
August 30, 2024: Animation layout from battle scenes in episode 9 posted. blu_shade Tweet
September 6, 2024: Music video for "Go-Getters" posted. Animation was done by Wit Studio. ANN Article
October 29, 2024: Translation of Newtype July 2024 interview. They worked on the series since the first Suicide Quad movie in 2016. Director Eri Osada suggested using Captain Boomerang but was turned down from appearing by the staff because he only threw boomerangs. Takehito Koyasu did audition for Joker. They decided their take on Joker was someone who looked like he was trying his best to come off normal while bursting with insanity. Naoto Hosoda came up with King Shark's overalls. They purposely avoided a voluptuous design for Harley. There was concern about what do with Harley after the Birds of Prey movie came out and the staff learned Harley and Joker broke up. They made sure Harley was also a woman who stands on her own two feet. In the first episode, there was no mention of a car but Osada turned the scene into a car chase. ANN Article
November 30, 2024: Reportedly there will be Funko figures for Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Katana, andThe Joker. ScarletJokerTWT Tweet
Smallville
June 24, 2021: Tom Welling reveals on a Cameo video that he and Michael Rosenbaum are working on an animated series to bring back Smallville and will use as many of the original cast members as possible. CBM Article
October 17, 2021: Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum are in the early stages of preparing their pitch. CBR Article
February 21, 2022: Tom Welling says the animation picks up right after Smallville. Pete Ross and Lionel Luthor are a big part of it. Some animation has come back but they don't have stories yet because Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are working on other projects currently. He hints at it being a "multiverse thing". ComicBook Article
June 3, 2024: Michael Rosenbaum confirms he and Tom Welling are still working on it but it will take time, the creators are still attached, and when the time is right it will be pitched. ComicBook Article
August 26, 2024: At Terrificon in Connecticut on August 18, Tom Welling confirms Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, Laura Vandervoort, and John Glover have been part of the discussions. He adds they want to do a comic book and animated series. He hints they already have an artist and a poster with Lionel looming over everybody. Krypton Site Article
Teen Titans Go! The Night Begins to Shine
February 17, 2021: There will be a spin off titled "Teen Titans Go! The Night Begins to Shine" and logline reads, "In this spinoff series of the Cartoon Network smash hit Teen Titans Go!, Robin, Raven, Cyborg, Beast Boy and Starfire journey back to the world of Night Begins to Shine when the musical land falls victim to a sinister new threat. Together the Titans must protect the only key to the world's salvation, a magical mixtape. Teen Titans Go! Night Begins to Shine is produced by Warner Bros. Animation." ComicBook Article
January 12, 2023: The main crew from Teen Titans Go! are not working on the spin-off. TTG! Crew reply
My Adventures with Superman Series News
May 19, 2021: It has a two season order. Deadline Article
July 9, 2023: Paul Reinwand occasionally helped in background layout and previs for characters for both seasons. Paul Reinwand Tweet
July 10, 2023: Production is partway through animation for season 2. Jake Wyatt Tweet
July 10, 2023: Reportedly Jeannie Tirado voices Lana Lang, Michael Yurchak voices Winslow Schott, and Kiana Madeira voices Kara Zor-El/Supergirl. The Direct Article
August 1, 2023: Paul Reinwand posts design for getaway car in "You Will Believe a Man Can Lie". He and Austin Reinkens research foreign delivery and emergency vehicles for a fleet of electric cars in Metropolis. Paul Reinwand Tweet
August 1, 2023: Sam Kays posts more backgrounds of Metropolis. Paul Reinwand Tweet
August 3, 2023: Sam Kays posts backgrounds of Metropolis from "You Will Believe a Man Can Lie" when Superman lifts out the car. Sam Kays Tweet
August 3, 2023: Kellye Perdue posts concepts for Dr. Ivo, Flip Johnson, and Amanda Waller. Kellye Perdue Tweet
August 3, 2023: Jake Wyatt posts a drawing of Jimmy encountering Mallah he did in 2019 when "My Adventures with Mad Science" was first pitched to Warner Brothers. Jake Wyatt Tweet
August 4, 2023: Still of Mr. Mxyztplk from next week's "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal" released. DC Tweet
August 4, 2023: Brain's "It is a Phylum" line was improvised during recording for "My Adventures with Mad Science". Sari Cooper Tweet
August 4, 2023: Jake Wyatt helped with storyboards for "My Adventures with Mad Science" including shirtless Clark. Jake Wyatt Tweet
August 4, 2023: Kelly Kao posts sketch up reference and colors picked for "My Adventures with Mad Science" story boards. Kelly Kao Tweet
August 5, 2023: Paul Reinwand posts concepts for Cadmus tech seen in "My Adventures with Mad Science". He tried to work in a Jack Kirby nod in the circuit patterns. A triangular petal design for the field generator was ditched last minute. Paul Reinwand Tweet
August 6, 2023: Paul Reinwand posts Brain A & B sheets and recalls needing to figure out where missiles would come from after some last minute board revisions. Paul Reinwand Tweet
August 7, 2023: Paul Reinwand posts Omac designs based on Brendan Clogher's initial sketches. Paul Reinwand Tweet
August 8, 2023: Sam Kays posts Metropolis backgrounds. Sam Kays Tweet
August 9, 2023: Sam Kays posts Metropolis subway backgrounds. Sam Kays Tweet
August 9, 2023: Jane Bak posts backgrounds for end credit sequence. Jane Bak Tweet
August 10, 2023: Jake Wyatt posts pencil sketches from series that pitch that eventually turned into "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal". Jake Wyatt Tweet
August 11, 2023: Sam Kays posts background of wall of confiscated items seen in "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal" near the end. Sam Kays Tweet
August 11, 2023: The crab photo used in "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal" was shockingly expensive. Josie Campbell Tweet
August 11, 2023: The Cadmus mutants in "My Adventures with Mad Science" were a nod to Gurran Lagan. The smallest was a nod to Angry Charlie, Brendan Clogher's favorite DNAlien. Josie Campbell Tweet
August 11, 2023: "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal" was just a working title but the crew demanded it be made official. Josie Campbell Tweet
August 11, 2023: Austin Reinkens posts painted version of Jake Wyatt's "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal" pencil sketches. Austin Reinkein Tweet
August 12, 2023: Paul Reinwand posts League of Lois Lanes ship designs. It was pitched to him as akin to Starfleet. Reinwand wanted it to be a little romantic and on his first pass aimed for something like a catboat or cutter. He had to lose the "sails" and went with a submarine look then finally a shuttle look. Paul Reinwand Tweet
August 13, 2023: Jake Wyatt reveals third evil Superman in "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal" was a riff on Kal-El from Superman: The Dark Side. Jake Wyatt Tweet
August 13, 2023: Paul Reinwand posts concepts of League of Lois Lanes. Paul Reinwand Tweet
August 13, 2023: Jake Wyatt confirms second evil Superman in "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal" was based on Justice Lords Superman. Jake Wyatt Tweet
August 13, 2023: Molly Stanard posts backgrounds from "You Will Believe a Man Can Lie" including the pawn shop, van, parking garage, construction site, and bus stop. Molly Stanard Tweet
August 13, 2023: Molly Stanard posts backgrounds from "My Adventures with Mad Science" including forest and Cadmus building. Molly Stanard Tweet
August 13, 2023: Molly Stanard posts museum backgrounds from "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal" and visdev of Lois's apartment. Molly Stanard Tweet
August 14, 2023: Kelly Kao posts boards from "My Adventures with Mad Science" and she originally boarded Mallah pulling Brain away while Jimmy, Clark, and Lois talk. Kelly Kao Tweet
August 14, 2023: Sam Kays posts 'getaway' dimension background from "My Adventures with Mad Science" and painted version by Alvaro Castro-Mendivil. Sam Kays Tweet
August 14, 2023: Grace Liu posts boards from "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal" when Clark meets Mr. Mxyzptlk. Grace Liu Tweet
August 15, 2023: Sam Kays posts trap backgrounds from "My Adventures with Mad Science". Sam Kays Tweet
August 15, 2023: Maddie Lutchko posts painted apartment interiors from "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal" with art direction and all layouts from Jane Bak, colors for Clark and Jimmy's apartment established by Rachel Yung, and colors for Lois's apartment were established by Alvaro Castro-Mendivil. Maddie Lutchko Tweet
August 16, 2023: Sam Kays posts more forest backgrounds from "My Adventures with Mad Science". Sam Kays Tweet
August 16, 2023: Alvaro Castro-Mendivil posts painted Stryker's Penitentiary backgrounds. Alvaro Castro-Mendivil Tweet
August 17, 2023: Sam Kays posts more forest backgrounds from "My Adventures with Mad Science". Sam Kays Tweet
August 18, 2023: Sam Kays posts fence backgrounds from "My Adventures with Mad Science". Sam Kays Tweet
August 19, 2023: Paul Reinwand posts previs on osprey and flight suits from "Zero Day Part 1". Paul Reinwand Tweet
August 19, 2023: Jane Bak posts paints of Metropolis from "You Will Believe a Man Can Lie" and "Zero Day Part 1" and the black hole room from "My Adventures with Mad Science" as well as the flowers in Zero Day Part 1 laid out by Molly Stanard. Jane Bak Tweet
August 19, 2023: Jane Bak posts background layouts of Cadmus Minefield from "My Adventures with Mad Science," apartment in "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal," and park at end of "Zero Day Part 1". Jane Bak Tweet
August 21, 2023: Sam Kays posts forest backgrounds from "My Adventures with Mad Science". Sam Kays Tweet
August 21, 2023: Since Vicki Vale was the comic's way of making Batman a Lois Lane, the production thought it would be fun to make the show's Vicki older and everything Lois thinks she wanted to be. Josie Campbell Tweet
August 21, 2023: In "Zero Day Part 1," Morrison's Pawn Shop is a reference to comic writer Grant Morrison and Captain Immonen is a reference to comic artist Stewart Immonen. Josie Campbell Tweet
August 22, 2023: Kellye Perdue posts Smallville boards from "Adventures of a Normal Man Part 2". Kellye Perdue Tweet
August 23, 2023: Sam Kays posts an unseen fire escape background. Sam Kays Tweet
August 23, 2023: Caroline Chiou posts Metropolis background from "You Will Believe a Man Can Lie". The area near Metropolis Stadium was done by Rachel Yung. Chiou also posted Daily Planet backgrounds from the episode. Caroline Chiou Tweet
August 24, 2023: Sam Kays posts Earth-14 background from "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal". Sam Kays Tweet
August 25, 2023: Sam Kays posts Lois-Prime background from "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal". Sam Kays Tweet
August 26, 2023: In "Zero Day Part 2," Jake Wyatt came up with most of the usernames in the Flamebird stream but Sari Cooper pitched come to brasil. Sari Cooper Tweet
August 26, 2023: Josie Campbell also came up with a few usernames for "Zero Day Part 2". Wyatt came up with based ivo and XxPhatGrantxX. Jake Wyatt Tweet
August 28, 2023: Paul Reinwand posts obelisk designs from "Zero Day Part 2". Paul Reinwand Tweet
August 28, 2023: 63 minute interview with Josie Campbell. Campbell confirms Livewire is basically the first metahuman, credits the influence of John Byrne, how she outnerded the staff with her comic book knowledge, they always wanted to start small with Superman's powers and add more and more as they go to tie into the theme of him unlocking a power because he's trying to save someone, he has suppressed his powers for a long time after discovering he could fly and the ship activating, he is now accepting he can be extraordinary after trying to be normal, the blue surge is a nod to Superman Blue, from the start they didn't want Superman to understand Jor-El because it wouldn't make sense he would know English and create a disconnect with Clark's heritage and being the ultimate immigrant, at first the crew thought DC had Kryptonese fully developed but Mike Carlin informed them it wasn't so Campbell used a bit of Esperanto with something else like Hebrew, Korean, Spanish and changed the articles, they wrote the lines in English then in the final pass Campbell would do like a Mad Lib and switching out words to create enough dissonance for Clark and the audience, the various executives pitched to all loved Mallah and Brain, Campbell loved Grant Morrison's run on Mallah and Brain and talking gorillas and Olsen would be so Silver Age, thinks them meeting another weird outsider like Superman changed them, on thinking there's only one Mxyztplk in the multiverse but looks different on each universe and on this show he would look anime-inspired, the divergence of Vicki and Lois being the latter can't hurt people to get the article, there will be more mentions of Gotham but the show is about Superman, Lois and Jimmy, there wasn't any point where the Superman suit wasn't having the trunks but there was debate on when it would appear, Kris Anka's development art that everyone liked was one that looked Kryptonian and things Ma added on, credits Jessica Zammit for the Sailor Moon reference with Clark's transformation into Superman and Diana Hu referencing Pretty Cure, the evil Superman trope was to challenge Clark emotionally and to bring it as his greatest fear of what people see him as, designers and Clogher came up with the idea of exposure to Kryptonite to be anaphylactic shock meets Cordyceps fungus, cites the change in genders, ethnicities, and orientation to be reflect reality in the City of Tomorrow, Sari Cooper wrote a season 2 episode, no word on when season 2 airs, have future seasons figured out but not a third isn't confirmed, isn't sure if there will be a Blu-ray or other merchandise yet, Lois and Jimmy being in on Clark's secret identity early on was important during the pitches, show how smart Lois was, expand on the relationship, allow the characters to grow into a team, fed into the theme of secrets and lies, and having to do what feels right with shorter seasons and not knowing if there will be more seasons, and the bulletproof line in "My Adventures with Mad Science" was from the writer's room and was in the outline. Superman Homepage YouTube
August 29, 2023: Sam Kays posts backgrounds from "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal". Sam Kays Tweet
August 31, 2023: Sam Kays posts backgrounds from "Zero Day Part 2" including the sad goodbye kiss and Ivo's defeat. Sam Kays Tweet
September 2, 2023: Paul Reinwand posts Kryptonian fleet and escape pod development from "Zero Day Part 2". Paul Reinwand Tweet
September 2, 2023: Paul Reinwand posts Kryptonian capital ship final model sheets from "Zero Day Part 2". Paul Reinwand Tweet
September 3, 2023: Paul Reinwand posts early Clark ship and rampancy exploration for "Zero Day Part 2". It was one of the first things he worked on. Paul Reinwand Tweet
September 3, 2023: Paul Reinwand posts Clark's ship interior exploration for "Zero Day Part 2" and an unused rampancy idea before it was just a bigger version of the ship. Paul Reinwand Tweet
September 5, 2023: Grace Liu posts story boards from "Hearts of the Fathers". Grace Liu Tweet
September 5, 2023: Karen Guo posts story boards from "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal" and "Hearts of the Fathers". Karen Guo Tweet
September 9, 2023: Caroline Chiou posts layouts from Cadmus lab in "My Adventures with Mad Science" and credits Carson Brown for making her 3d models to work with. Caroline Chiou Tweet
September 21, 2023: Interview with Josie Campbell. Season 2 raises the stakes and it goes full force on dangling plot threads, a stronger Superman, new relationships, and new villains. Hall of Justice Episode 350
September 25, 2023: Interview with Josie Campbell. Were restricted from using classic villains in season 1 like Lex Luthor, Brainiac, and General Zod. The Comics Cube YouTube
October 2, 2023: For its run on Adult Swim, My Adventures with Superman was ranked #1 in its timeslot among Men 18-34 and is the #2 highest-rated original freshman series for the network this year among Adults 18-49 and 18-34 and among Men 18-49 and 18-34. WBD Article
October 2, 2023: Season 2 takes a big musical turn about halfway through. The first half of the season is the Superman score that we all know, and then it takes a big turn and tonal shift. Traversing the Stars YouTube
October 22, 2023: Jake Wyatt is busy with Superman retakes. Jake Wyatt Tweet
November 11, 2023: Jack Quaid comments season 2 is in the can. Jack Quaid Tweet
November 18, 2023: Flamebird video posted with a comment from Lexcorp. The Direct Article
November 28, 2023: Interview with Josie Campbell. Crunchyroll Article
December 6, 2023: Nominated for Best Animated Television Series or Special by Saturn Awards. Anime News Network Article
January 25, 2024: The show will be featured at the SCAD TVfest in Atlanta between February 7-10. Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, co-showrunner and co-executive producer Jake Wyatt, and art director Jane Bak will be guests. Fox 5 Article
January 30, 2024: The show will also have a screening at the SCAD TVfest on February 7 at 12:30 pm on the Main Stage. DCAUR Tweet
February 7, 2024: Comments from Jack Quaid at SCAD TVfest. People Article
February 7, 2024: The season 2 premiere was screened at SCAD TVfest. It will air soon. The crew is hopeful about making more seasons. Tanner_Slavin Tweet
February 29, 2024: Jake Wyatt posts retake he did of Clark defending Lois in "My Adventures With Mad Science". Jake Wyatt Tweet
March 1, 2024: A Season 1 DVD is coming soon. Physical Media President Tweet
March 7, 2024: There will be a tie-in comic book mini-series that serves as a bridge between season one and two. The first issue is written by series producer Josie Campbell with art by Pablo M. Collar. The first issue releases on June 4, 2024 in comic book shops and online. Clark spends Christmas alone in Metropolis but gets a tip about a monster in the sewers so Superman, Lois, and Jimmy investigate. They learn the monster can absorb anything it touches. It was originally a story talked about in the writers room but there was no space for it in season one. Campbell teases romance, comedy, super-powers, Jimmy talking a lot about how super-rich he is, and all the goodness of the show are bundled into the mini-series. Pre-orders start March 15. Main cover is by Carli Squiteri with variant covers by Gavin Guidry and Riley Rossmo as well as a blank sketch variant cover. Squiteri and Guidry's covers are previewed. WF Article
March 7, 2024: Nick Filardi, Rico Renzi, and Ivan Plascencia are also working on the comic. Andrew Marino Tweet
March 20, 2024: Season 1 DVD releases on May 14, 2024. DCAUR Tweet
April 10, 2024: Josie Campbell will be at a panel about writing for She-Ra and My Adventures With Superman at the Grand Rapids Comic-Con on April 12 at 3:15-4:15 pm on the Main Stage. Josie Campbell Tweet
April 18, 2024: 14 second season 2 posted of Jor-El warning Clark there is another like him. Adult Swim Tweet
April 18, 2024: Rachel Chen was hired as an animation production intern at Warner Bros. Animation for this coming summer. Rachel Chen instagram
April 19, 2024: Issue #2 is written by series producer Josie Campbell with art by Pablo M. Collar. It releases on July 3, 2024 in comic book shops and online. Main cover is by Li Cree with variant covers by Megan Huang. Covers previewed. "After the mysterious android is captured by a covert military group, Superman realizes he can't just bust through a government facility and take what he wants. No, this looks like a job for mild-mannered journalist Clark Kent!" WF Article
April 19, 2024: DC's Free Comic Book Day comics will have a season 2 promo featuring the mystery general from the end of season one and a tagline of "Krypton Is Coming." Deadline Article
April 30, 2024: 1:04 season two trailer released. It will be a double-premiere on May 25 starting at midnight. Streams on Max the next day. Adult Swim YouTube
April 30, 2024: Press release for season 2 posted. Logline reads, "In the latest season, the three best friends face a host of new threats. Powerful foes will emerge from Clark’s alien past, Amanda Waller will take aim at Superman, Lois will grapple with the future, and Jimmy Olsen will spend an unbelievable amount of money. Krypton is coming for our young heroes, and its arrival will test their strength, loyalty, and love like never before." WF Article
April 30, 2024: Jake Wyatt posted a full version of the season 2 key art as a poster. Jake Wyatt Tweet
April 30, 2024: Season 2 episode 1 is titled "More Things in Heaven and Earth" and episode 2 is "Adventures with My Girlfriend". Swimpedia Tweet
May 7, 2024: 3:35 sneak peek at season 2 posted. Adult Swim YouTube
May 9, 2024: Issue #1 Cover C by Pablo M. Collar and Cover E by Riley Rossmo posted. Issue #1 has five covers total. Dcu Updates Tweet
May 13, 2024: Interview with Josie Campbell. Season 2 will have more stuff about Clark's past popping up, Clark, Lois, and Jimmy are 1st year cub reporters, they try to settle in their new roles, there is some friction in their tight relationship especially Lois and Clark, new threats pop up, there will be more Task Force X and what was teased at the end of season 1 may appear, there will be new characters and new faces, more action, and more emphasis on the friendship and romance and what survives and what doesn't. The comic is the Christmas episode essentially, it is Clark's first Christmas in Metropolis without his family because they're still fixing up the farm, Jimmy and Lois try to make it a good Christmas for Clark, a piece of tech that looks like it's made by Ivo wreaks havoc, there twists and turns, begs the question of who the real villain is, where Ivo's tech went, who grabbed it, what else was in his lab, ends right before season 2 begins, is basically a fun, extra episode, and worked with Pablo M. Collar to make something kinetic and dynamic. Jace The Comic Source YouTube
May 17, 2024: Issue #3 is written by series producer Josie Campbell with art by Pablo M. Collar. It releases on August 7, 2024 in comic book shops and online. Main cover is by Li Cree with variant cover by Jahnoy Lindsay and design variant cover by TK. Covers previewed. "With Clark Kent arrested by Team Seven, he'll need to figure out a way to use his powers and keep Amazo hidden, but will his identity as Superman be revealed in the process?!" WF Article
May 18, 2024: Interview with Josie Campbell. The Aspiring Kryptonian Article
May 20, 2024: Josie Campbell will be doing a AMA on the DC reddit tomorrow May 21 at 12 pm PT. dccomics reddit Tweet
May 20, 2024: Interview with Josie Campbell. They approached Amazo the same way as approaching villains on the show with questions like "what do we best remember them for," "where we kind of change them a little bit and modernize them," "do we make sure we still retain the core essense of who that chaacter is," and "Or do we deepen the character in some specific way that makes us like them and see a whole new facet to them?" He is a runaway robot that looks like Parasite. Some Task Force X characters are appearing as well as new ones designed by Pablo M. Collar. Another big Superman villain is appearing. Maybe a little bit of Ma and Pa Kent. The intent is not to spoil anything for season two but make it feel complimentary. Some emotional beats in season 2 will make a bit more sense if one reads the comic such as how Lois goes from point A at the end of season 1 to point B at the start of season 2. A bit more backstory and background about Kryptonians revealed will enchance what is going on in season 2. Will get into the nitty gritty of Clark's emotional trauma and his relationship with Lois which will continue into season 2. Games Radar Article
May 21, 2024: Interview with Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, and Ishmel Sahid. ComicBook Article
May 21, 2024: 14 second promo with new season 2 footage posted. Adult Swim Tweet
May 21, 2024: 1:58 clip from season 2 episode 1. Adult Swim YouTube
May 21, 2024: An interview with the producers, they do mention Heatwave was originally written as male like in the comics. ComicBook Article
May 21, 2024: Kara has a very different story. Lois' family issues will be the spotlight in season 2. There will be more deep cut references like Jimmy's video feeds in season 1. Made sure Lois and Clark's relationship has lot's of ups and downs like any couple in their early 20s. Campbell wrote the episode where Kara is introduced as well as a bunch of other deep cut DC characters. Bloodsport appears in Issue #1. Kiana Madeira voices Kara. She will help expand the show and touch on Krypton more. Kara in season 2 was part of the series pitch that got the show greenlit. The only character that was off-limits was Batman. dccomics reddit
May 21, 2024: Brendan Clogher sneaked Lex Luthor into the show and some hints of his arc in season 2. Cinema Blend Article
May 23, 2024: -There's some twists in Kara's story and some twists of how the show is presenting her. Clark and Kara classically have different relationships to Krypton and that will be a lot of fun M. Willis, one of the writers, made Jor-El sassy and Jason Marnocha made his snarky, too. Krypton is more complex than Clark decided it was at the middle of season one and Brainiac is going to enlighten him a whole bunch about that. There's a way in which Clark and Lois get a look at another version of Superman but it's distinct from what they saw in season one and there is a look at other possible outcomes and other takes on Superman, but not in the way that was done in season one. Lois and Clark are going to have big turning points. There's kind of a Lois-centric episode. A lot of the back half is very Clark/Superman-centric. Jimmy is getting his moments to shine, especially in the middle of the season. The middle is the big turning point, though, from episode four, the story starts to turn, the characters start to get challenged in ways they weren't in season one. The challenge runs Jimmy, Lois, Clark and then back again! Season two is testing their bonds of love and friendship. Season two is fun and very emotional but it puts Clark, Lois, and Jimmy through the wringer in every way. It's not just physical challenges, but their emotional journeys and their emotional arcs are really at the forefront. Screenrant Article
May 23, 2024: Interview with Josie Campbell about the comic. It will get into Clark's headspace as he wonders "If you're created for war and if you're created for destruction, can you really help people? Or is this a fool's errand?" and "Can you choose to be a hero or are you destined to maybe mess things up?" AIPT Comics Article
May 23, 2024: Interview with Jake Wyatt about the creation of the show, development, working during the merger and pandemic, Christie Tseng giving the show its anime look, and seasons 3-4 outlined and creatively approved but no comment if it's not greenlit yet. Multiverse of Color YouTube
May 25, 2024: Interview with Jake Wyatt, Brendan Clogher, and Josie Campbell about season 2. Comics Beat YouTube
May 25, 2024: 16 second promo with new season 2 footage posted. Adult Swim Tweet
May 25, 2024: 8 stills from the first and second episodes of season 2. WF Tweet
May 26, 2024: The identity theme comes back really strong for Krypton and Supergirl and everything that Clark's going through. His resolve will be tested. Kara not only tests the notion of finding family in each other, but also the main trio will find new reserves of love and strength within themselves for and with her. Parent Watch Article
May 27, 2024: When the League of Lois Lanes was pitched, the producers' analaog was the Council of Reed Richards or the Captain Britain Council. The multiverse aspect was used to serve Clark and Lois' relationship and challenge it and their identities at the time. Comic Book Article
May 28, 2024: 1:23 clip from season 2 episode 3. Adult Swim YouTube
May 30, 2024: Stills for season 2 episode 3 posted. WF Tweet
May 31, 2024: Preview pages for Issue #1 released. AIPT Article
June 1, 2024: Pitch art from season 2 episode 1 posted. Jake Wyatt Tweet
June 1, 2024: 15 second clip from season 2 episode 3 posted. Adult Swim Tweet
June 3, 2024: For Thomas Weston, the character designers just did whatever they wanted with almost no direction, and their goal was to cross Saul Goodman with Reigen Arataka. Jake Wyatt Tweet
June 5, 2024: 3:34 clip from season 2 episode 4. Adult Swim YouTube
June 6, 2024: 4 stills from season 2 episode 4. WF Tweet
June 8, 2024: 19 second clip from season 2 episode 4 posted. Adult Swim Tweet
June 8, 2024: Diana Huh directed 7 episodes of season 2. Jake Wyatt Tweet
June 10, 2024: Sari Cooper wrote "Two Lanes Diverged" 2 and a half years ago and blogs about the experience. Sari Cooper Tweet
June 10, 2024: Sari Cooper posts notes from "Two Lanes Diverged". The idea for the flashback came in January 2022 to build on the "wilderness survival weekend" mention in "Adventures with Mad Science", answer why she and Sam are estranged, how Lois came to be the way she is, and how that all influences her relationship with Clark. Sam purposefully loses Lois in the woods and she has to find her way out by herself but at first she doesn't know he left her on purpose. The third flashback is when she is 18. First flashback entailed mom abandoning her, second family abandonment, and third dad abandoning her. It's a pattern of abandonment, disappointment, self-suffiency, and not being taught to express emotion in a healthy way. It was meant to show Lois finally accepting her dad is never going to be there the way he was supposed to be, he had been hurting her all along, she couldn't pretend he was ever going to change, and she can only rely on herself. Sari Cooper Tweet
June 10, 2024: Sari Cooper confirms Lois is an only child. Sari Cooper Tweet
June 10, 2024: Sari Cooper confirms Sam's mention of Izzy and Kristen are nods to the graphic novel "Lois Lane and the Friendship Challenge". Sari Cooper Tweet
June 10, 2024: Sari Cooper confirms Mrs. Lane's Silverstar Korean name was the first choice pitched and approved then checked with Diana Huh to make sure it was correct. Huh suggested Sam writing the Hangul characters in the ground. Sari Cooper Tweet
June 14, 2024: The series has been renewed for a third season. THR Article
June 14, 2024: Season 3 is in production. Midou Tweet
June 14, 2024: Issue #4 is written by series producer Josie Campbell with art by Pablo M. Collar. It releases on September 4, 2024 in comic book shops and online. Main cover is by Li Cree with variant cover by Ricardo Lopez Ortiz. Covers previewed. "Things are heating up in Metropolis. Lois, Jimmy, and the Kents have hidden Amazo from the ruthless Task Force X and Team 7—but after a startling revelation, they realize it’s not just Amazo in harm’s way, but the entire city!" WF Article
June 14, 2024: Sari Cooper was promoted to staff writer. Sari Cooper Tweet
June 15, 2024: 15 second clip from "Most Eligible Superman" posted. Adult Swim Tweet
June 15, 2024: 4 stills from "Most Eligible Superman" posted. WF Tweet
June 15, 2024: Rachel Chen reveals she has been interning on season 3. Rachel Chen Tweet
June 16, 2024: Third cover for Issue #2 features Lois Lane art from the series. WF Tweet
June 17, 2024: Kelly Kao storyboarded the fight in "Most Eligible Superman". Kelly Kao Tweet
June 18, 2024: Kelly Kao posts two animatics from "Most Eligible Superman". Kelly Kao Tweet
June 18, 2024: Jake Wyatt posts first concept of Fortress of Solitude drawn during the season writer's room. Jake Wyatt Tweet
June 18, 2024: Allison Perry posts S.T.A.R. Labs backgrounds she painted. Allison Perry Tweet
June 18, 2024: 4:14 clip from "The Machine Who Would Be Empire" released. Adult Swim YouTube
June 18, 2024: The overall theme of season 2 is the cost of love: Lois' attempts to love and connect with Sam, Clark's need for love and family, and Jimmy falling in love. Campbell confirms the Bio-Electrical Aura was inspired by All-Star Superman and Brendan Clogher came up with the new take on the Freeze Breath. Supergirl as an antagonist was part of the show's original pitch. There is more to come with the Metallo robots. Jimmy becoming rich was a nod to a Silver Age comic where he was a millionaire one issue, the next wearing a bucket held up by suspenders. There will be more delving into Lois' feelings of inferioority and Clark's fear of rejection. Campbell laughs at a question about if we will see Superman using his abilities at an apex and hints to keep watching. Superman Homepage Article
June 21, 2024: A marathon of season 2 will be played on Toonami on July 27. Toonami Facebook
June 22, 2024: 0:22 clip from "The Machine Who Would Be Empire" released. Adult Swim Tweet
June 22, 2024: Stills from "The Machine Who Would Be Empire" released. WF Tweet
June 22, 2024: An early Kara concept from 2018 posted. Jake Wyatt Tweet
June 22, 2024: On June 24 at 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET for a Reddit AMA with Jake Wyatt, Ishmel Sahid and Kiana Madeira. DC Comics Reddit Tweet
June 22, 2024: Brendan Clogher and Jake Wyatt started developing the series in 2018. Max ordered a pilot in 2019. They finished writing the pilot with Josie Campbell in 2020. Work on a pilot animatic started in early 2020 and finished in early 2021. The series was greenlit in April 2021. Production began at the end of May 2021. Jake Wyatt Tweet
June 23, 2024: Another Kara development drawing from 2018 posted. Jake Wyatt Tweet
June 23, 2024: Kara explorations by Kris Anka posted. Kris Anka Tweet
June 24, 2024: Jake Wyatt confirms Euphorix appeared in the final moments of "Hearts of the Fathers". Jake Wyatt Tweet
June 24, 2024: New Superman vs. Kara art posted on Max. Animation on Max Tweet
June 24, 2024: Jake Wyatt, Ishmel Sahid and Kiana Madeira AMA. Kiana Madeira's first audition was a recording she did on the phone while she was in Barcelona traveling. She got a Zoom callback with the producers. About a week later, she got a call that she booked the role of Kara. The Thought Projector in "The Machine Who Would Be Empire" was inspired by the Tenchi Muyo anime. Kara's storyline was Brenda Clogher's idea and inspired by Vegeta from Dragon Ball. Mongol has been on the idea board for every season so far. Wyatt calls season 2 episode 9 the most challenging episode he wrote so far and hints they took a big swing with a lot of concepts while serving several different character arcs. Austin Reinkens is the new art director for season three. Reinkens is currently figuring out the literal character heights. The interior of the Fortress of Solitude will be seen. In the pilot, Leslie Willis' client was Bruno Mannheim but that was cut due to time. During most of season one recording, Alice Lee would flub and saw "Spider-Man" instead of "Superman" and crack up the team. The producers wanted Kara to be sort of like an Elseworlds or What If version of Superman: to examine the struggle of isolation from different set of circumstances. Wyatt's ideal run of the series is five or six season then ending on a movie. While Batman is off-limits, Brendan Clogher has a good pitch for him. The "kneel" line at the end of season one was intended to deliberately mislead the audience but in general for Brainiac, it's a power thing and his way of reversing the pecking order. DCcomics Reddit AMA
June 24, 2024: Designer Paul Reinwand made the GL a space monk and board artist Grace Liu added kung fu. When Liu pitched her boards and the Lantern insignia appeared, everyone 'lost their MINDS' over it. Jake Wyatt Tweet
June 24, 2024: Alaine Baybayan's doodles were put into the end credits when Jake Wyatt saw them partway during post. Jake Wyatt Tweet
June 24, 2024: 32 minute interview with co-composer Daniel Futcher. Film.Music.Media YouTube
June 25, 2024: The Green Lantern in "The Machine Who Would Be Empire" was only specified to be a Bolovaxian. Jake Wyatt Tweet
June 26, 2024: Animatics of the Green Lantern, Parademon, and Thanagarian fights from "The Machine Who Would Be Empire" posted with content deleted for time. Grace Liu Tweet
June 27, 2024: 4:11 clip from "Olsen's Eleven" released. Adult Swim YouTube
June 28, 2024: Still from "Olsen's Eleven" released. WF Tweet
June 28, 2024: 4 page preview for Issue #2 released. AIPT Article
June 30, 2024: Jake Wyatt posts rough Livewire sketches he did before Kris Anka was hired and found her final look. Jake Wyatt Tweet
July 2, 2024: 1:38 clip from "The Death of Clark Kent" released. Adult Swim YouTube
July 5, 2024: 2 stills from "The Death of Clark Kent" released. DCAUR Tweet
July 8, 2024: Kris Anka posts Brainiac exploration designs. Kris Anka Tweet
July 9, 2024: Kris Anka posts more Brainiac exploration designs. One led to the design of Kandor. Kris Anka Tweet
July 9, 2024: 1:19 clip from "Superman!" released. Adult Swim YouTube
July 9, 2024: There will be a screening and panel at San Diego Comic Con on July 27 at 10 a.m. in the Indigo Ballroom. Executive producers Jake Wyatt, Josie Campbell, Brendan Clogher, and voice cast members Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, and Kiana Madeira will talk about Season two and tease the first details about the third season. ComicBook Article
July 9, 2024: Interview with Josie Campbell. Jake Wyatt did the end credits himself due to budget issues. More Team Seven and Checkmate members will appear. Geek History Lesson Podcast
July 9, 2024: Jane Bak drew the "cat ears" on Lois and Jimmy's space suits. Jane Bak Tweet
July 12, 2024: Kelly Kao posts boards from "The Death of Clark Kent". Kelly Kao Tweet
July 12, 2024: Kelly Kao posts animatic from "The Death of Clark Kent" when Brainiac changes Superman's costume. Kelly Kao Tweet
July 12, 2024: Stills for "Superman!" released. WF Tweet
July 13, 2024: 10 second clip for "Superman!" released. Adult Swim Tweet
July 13, 2024: "Superman!" was titled "Pierce the Heavens, Superman!". First sketches of Superbrainiac by Dou Hong posted Jake Wyatt Tweet
July 14, 2024: Discarded poster concept for season 2 posted. Jake Wyatt Tweet
July 15, 2024: Kris Anka posts unused Superbrainiac designs and clothing designs of Kryptonians. Kris Anka Tweet
July 18, 2024: Four stills from "My Adventures With Supergirl" posted. World's Finest Tweet
July 18, 2024: Pablo M. Collar posts inks from Issue #1. Pablo M. Collar Tweet
July 19, 2024: Issue #5 is written by series producer Josie Campbell with art by Pablo M. Collar. It releases on October 2, 2024 in comic book shops and online. Main cover is by Li Cree with variant cover by Ricardo Lopez Ortiz. Covers previewed. "Amazo is free-but not for long if Bloodshot and Deathstroke get their way! Superman, the Kents, and Amazo are caught in the crosshairs of both men as they try to fend off an all-out invasion of Cadmus...all while learning dark secrets about Krypton's past and Amazo's true purpose." WF Article
July 20, 2024: 16 second clip from "My Adventures With Supergirl" posted. Adult Swim Tweet
July 20, 2024: Rough animation by Jake Wyatt from "Superman!" posted. Jake Wyatt Tweet
July 21, 2024: The third variant cover for Issue #3 features Jimmy Olsen. WF Article
July 23, 2024: Interview with Josie Campbell. Using Black Mercy wasn't the original plan. CFX Episode 313
July 23, 2024: Jen Bennett started director work on the show. Jen Bennett Tweet
July 24, 2024: There will be posters at Josie Campbell's signing at Comic Con at the DC booth 3-4 pm on July 26 and 27. Josie Campbell Tweet
July 24, 2024: Jake Wyatt posts unused season 2 end credits storyboard. Jake Wyatt Tweet
July 27, 2024: Season 3 was greenlit around February 2024. The season premiere has finished voice recording. About four and a half episodes have been written so far. Superboy will debut in season 3, Lex Luthor goes bald, Kara really "joins" the three best friends, first art of Superboy revealed, new villains teased including Cyborg Superman, seemingly more Kryptonians, and a caveman. Art of Clark, Lois, Jimmy, and Kara crossing a street revealed. Swimpedia Tweet
July 27, 2024: Alaine Baybayan drew the Superboy concept shown at the Comic Con panel. Alaine Baybayan Tweet
July 27, 2024: Q&A with Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Kiara Madeira, and Brendan Clogher. Clogher confirms there will be no Batman in season 3 but if there's more seasons, possibly. He also hinted they love the 1990s Superman comics. IGN Article
July 27, 2024: Jack Quaid revealed he voices more than just Clark/Superman in season 3. The Streamr Tweet
July 27, 2024: Recording of the Comic Con 2024 panel. The season 2 finale was cut down from 38 minutes, including finished animation. Lois punching Jor-El was not originally scripted but added in by board artist Grace Liu. In season 3, there will be similar romantic hijinks as in "Most Eligible Superman" and in general they are channeling the romantic chaos of Ranma 1/2. At the time of the panel, Jake Wyatt was working on a half written and overdue outline for season 3 episode 9. JojoMonReturns91 YouTube
August 2, 2024: Preview pages for Issue #3 released. AIPT Article
August 6, 2024: Jake Wyatt comments on the brains and brawn pairing of Lex and Slade. They are both self-serving survivors. They survived General Lane and Amanda Waller and now they're out in the private sector trying to make it happen. Cinema Blend Article
August 8, 2024: Final versions of Issue #4 covers posted. WF Tweet
August 12, 2024: Jessica Lin started storyboarding for season 3. Jessica Lin Tweet
August 16, 2024: Intern Rachel Chen had her last day. Rachel Chen Tweet
August 16, 2024: Issue #6 is written by series producer Josie Campbell with art by Pablo M. Collar. It releases on November 6, 2024 in comic book shops and online. Main cover is by Li Cree and Caroline Chiou with variant cover by Tokitokoro. Covers previewed. "Superman and Amazo versus Task Force X and Team 7! See the start of Amanda Waller's secret anti-Superman project and how it leads into season two of the animated adventures." WF Article
August 23, 2024: The trade paperback for the comic book mini-series is available for pre-order on Amazon. Release date is March 11, 2025 and list price is $17.99. DCAUR Tweet
August 26, 2024: Richard Suh began storyboarding for season 3. Richard Suh Tweet
August 30, 2024: Preview pages for Issue #4 released. AIPT Article
September 10, 2024: Alaine Baybayan posts Superboy concept shown at the Comic Con panel. Alaine Baybayan Tweet
September 23, 2024: Annie Li is a storyboard artist on season three. Annie Li Tweet
September 25, 2024: Jack Quaid had a recording session for season three. Jack Quaid instagram
September 27, 2024: Preview pages for Issue #5 released. AIPT Article
October 12, 2024: Final covers for Issue #6 revealed. WF Tweet
October 18, 2024: The trade paperback releases on March 11, 2025, is 152 pages total, and retails for $17.99. WF Article
October 20, 2024: Grace Liu is a director for season three. Grace Liu Tweet
October 22, 2024: Caroline Chiou is doing background design for season three. Caroline Chiou Tweet
October 25, 2024: Ray Mendoza Leon is a storyboard revisionist for season three. Ray Mendoza Leon Tweet
November 1, 2024: Preview pages for Issue #6 posted. AIPT Article
Batwheels Series News
August 5, 2022: 31 alleged episode titles for season two. EIDR
December 7, 2022: Officially renewed for a second season. Variety Article
December 17, 2023: 1 hour, 23 minute interview with Michael G. Stern and Simon J. Smith. They estimate early 2024 for the premiere of season two. Holy BatCast #419
December 20, 2023: Michael G. Stern confirms season one has aired/streamed all episodes and a season two announcement is coming soon. Michael Stern Tweet
December 21, 2023: Batwheels season 2A streams on Max on January 12, 2024. WBD Press
January 11, 2024: Nominated by Annie Awards for Best TV/Media - Preschool. Animation Magazine Article
January 28, 2024: Batwheels season 2 premieres on Cartoon Network on February 12, 2024 to start off a week of premieres, one on each day Monday to Friday. DCAUR Tweet
April 15, 2024: Batwheels will be screened at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film in Germany on April 24 at 10:30am. RegularCapitalTweetsUK Tweet
April 24, 2024: Batwheels season 2B streams on Max on May 3, 2024. WBD Press
May 5, 2024: Batwheels will also be streaming on Netflix starting May 6, 2024. What's on Netflix Article
August 23, 2024: Batwheels season 2 episodes streams on Max on September 21, 2024. WBD Press
September 23, 2024: Interview with Jacob Bertrand. An upcoming villain is King Tut. Nick Fisher voices a new vehicle named Bane Buggy in an upcoming episode. Comics Beat Article
September 30, 2024: Interview with Chris Roberson. Penguin is the favorite Batman villain of his children so he used him for "Nightbike's Noisy Night". He toyed with using Buff and Snowy but there wasn't enough room for them. word balloon YouTube
October 2, 2024: Batwheels has been renewed for a third season. Deadline Article
October 27, 2024: Batwheels season two streams on Netflix starting October 28. Michael Stern Tweet
October 28, 2024: Season two is currently halfway through. Michael Stern Tweet
November 21, 2024: Batwheels season 2 epsiode 21 "The Great Christmas Caper" premieres on Max on December 6, 2024 then episodes 22-37 premiere on December 13. WBD Press
Teen Titans Go!
February 14, 2022: Will be more celebrity guests. WF Article
July 23, 2022: De La Soul will also appear again in an upcoming episode in season eight. THR Article
October 12, 2023: Eric Pringle hints another crossover is coming soon. Eric Pringle Tweet
December 8, 2023: Morgan Evans spent the day writing a Wonder Twins episode. The Breakroom Twitch
July 12, 2024: Teen Titans Go! On TV graphic novel by Amanda Diebert and Agnes Garbowska releases on January 7, 2025 for an MSRP of $12.99. Cover included. The Teen Titans except Robin are all on reality TV shows. He is left to keep an eye on things. ICV2 Article
July 19, 2024: Logline for Teen Titans Go! On TV! and crew includes ChrisCross, Sara Alfageeh, Marguerite Sauvage, and Christopher Uminga.Games Radar Article
October 20, 2024: 3:00 clip from the 400th episode posted. It will air on November 30. CN YouTube
October 21, 2024: For the month of November, Cartoon Network will air all 400 episodes. There will also be all-new custom promos, bumps and idents on-air, all culminating in the 400th episode special on November 30. Animation Magazine Article
October 21, 2024: The stop motion animation in "Four Hundred" was done by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios. The Geekiary YouTube, 2 minute mark
October 22, 2024: 4:14 clip from the "The Great Azarathian Face Off" posted. CN YouTube
October 23, 2024: 4:46 clip from "Bookyman" posted. CN YouTube
October 26, 2024: 13:36 interview with the main cast and producer Peter Michail. The crew wanted to do a stop motion story for years but it never worked out. They pitched it for the 400th episode and it was approved. The 400th episode will have a musical number, action, and toilet humor. Screen Rant YouTube
October 29, 2024: 4:14 clip from "Unleashed" posted. CN YouTube
November 4, 2024: 3:49 clip from "Original Idea" posted. CN YouTube
November 10, 2024: 3:24 clip from "Attention to Detail" posted. CN YouTube
November 17, 2024: 3:13 clip from "The Ranch" posted. CN YouTube
November 21, 2024: "Four Hundred" streams on Max starting December 1. Season 8 episodes 30-34 streams starting Decemer 6. Season 8 episodes 35-37 streamrs starting December 30. WBD Press Article
November 25, 2024: 1:41 clip from "TV Knight 9" posted. CN YouTube
November 25, 2024: Interview with cast and Peter Michail about "Four Hundred". They are far into production on season nine. Comics Beat Article
November 26, 2024: Interview with Tara Strong, Peggy Regan and Peter Michail about "Four Hundred" and the history of the series and its future. Animation Magazine Article
November 27, 2024: 4:24 clip from "Four Hundred" posted. CN UK YouTube
November 29, 2024: Interview with Tara Strong. Still from "Four Hundred" included. AWN Article
November 29, 2024: Interview with Tara Strong. CBR Article
November 30, 2024: Interview with Tara Strong. ComicBook Article
December 1, 2024: Interview with Tara Strong. Bleeding Cool Article
December 3, 2024: Interview with the cast and Peter Rida Michail during New York Comic Con. "The Night Begins to Shine" started out as a last minute add to fill an episode that was running short on time but Hynden Walch, in particular, really like it and wanted to hear all of it. Popverse YouTube
Beast Boy: Lone Wolf
June 15, 2023: At Annecy Festival, Beast Boy concept art depicts him in his classic Doom Patrol white and red suit. user Midou Tweet
June 16, 2023: At Annecy Festival, it was announced there will be a series of 10 shorts airing on Cartoon Network EMEA that spotlight Beast Boy in action oriented standalone adventures. Work just started on it. A single concept art image was shown. It is directed by Rhys Byfield. Variety Article
June 16, 2023: The title is Beast Boy: Lone Wolf and is in development at Hanna Barbera Studios Europe. CCNCartoon News Tweet
September 20, 2024: The shorts premiere on Cartoon Network UK from October 28. Beast Boy goes on his first solo adventures to prove he can be a superhero without the Teen Titans - even if no one believes him. RegularCapital Tweet
October 2, 2024: 10 shorts have been listed on a schedule online: Beast Boy vs Mister Toad, Beast Boy vs The Ghost, Beast Boy vs Elephant Man, Beast Boy vs Killer Moth, Beast Boy vs Starro, Beast Boy vs Pied Piper Part 1, Beast Boy vs Pied Piper Part 2, Beast Boy vs The Black Witch, Beast Boy vs The Henchmen, and Beast Boy vs Everyone. They air starting at 9 am. RegularCapital Tweet
October 20, 2024: Key art posted. They will also be posted to Cartoon Network UK's YouTube. Regular Capital Tweet
October 21, 2024: 30 second promo posted. Regular Capital YouTube
October 27, 2024: Loglines for all 10 shorts posted. Regular Capital Tweet
October 29, 2024: Rhys Byfield worked on the shorts for the past year or so. Each short is 3 minutes in length. He credits Sarah Fell, Sam Register, and Jay Bastian with bringing him onto the project. Greg Cipes voices Beast Boy and Liv Andrusier voices Mickie. Credits Phil Warner and Shannyn Zorab for their work on the show. Giles New did the voice directing. Adrian Cathie was the art director. Jim O'Brien and Fuse Post worked on audio. Xav Clarke did the original score. Matthew Brooke, Pablo Hidalgo, and Farid Hussein did character design. Melissa Choong helped on props. Toby Parry, Denzel De Meerleer, Sarah Jones, Grahaeme Cowie, and Gray Young did storyboards. Claudia Giancola, Jo Cawte and Steve Hughes were editors and story doctors. Pranit Vallabh was a production accountant. Larissa Meyer and Elena Najar supervised the animation. Anttu Harlin and Joonas Utti were among many from Gigglebug Entertainment who worked on the show. Emma Fernando, a producer and executive for Hanna Barbera Studios Europe, supervised the production. Rhys Byfield instagram
November 8, 2024: Phui Jing Ling helped animate on the series. Phui Jing Ling instagram
November 9, 2024: All shorts have been officially released as a 30 minute compilation. CN UK YouTube
November 16, 2024: Episode 1 has been officially released. CN UK YouTube
November 23, 2024: Episode 2 has been officially released. CN UK YouTube
November 30, 2024: Episode 3 has been officially released. CN UK YouTube
Blue Beetle
June 14, 2024: A Blue Beetle animated series is in development. Miguel Puga has been working on it since early this year. Puga will be the showrunner and director and Cristian Martinez is a writer. Angel Manuel Soto and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer will executive produce along with John Rikard. Galen Vaisman will oversee the series. Multiple actors have been contacted about reprising their roles from the live action movie. The series reportedly builds on the movie but will divert from telling the same story. It will be its own story which, in success, could lead to another live action movie with Xolo Mariduena. Deadline Article
November 13, 2024: Xolo Mariduena comments it is an honor to continue Jaime's story and he can't wait to see where it goes. Hablemos de Cine Tweet
Deadman
August 8, 2024: A Deadman animated series is in early development. There are no writers, scripts, or greenlight yet. Nexus Point News Article
August 31, 2024: Timothee Chalamet rumored to be considered for the lead role. DCULeaks Reddit
