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Gamescom 2024 has been and gone, with it, hours upon hours of meetings, hands-on, and demos of upcoming experiences for the next few years. As a confessed Dying Light franchise fan since the beginning, it was a no-brainer to attend Techland’s hands-off demonstration and full reveal for their latest foray into the zombie-slaying world, and it didn’t disappoint.

While Dying Light 2 may have disappointed a few fans, it was mostly a step in the right direction for the franchise, and Dying Light: The Beast looks to double down on that progression with entirely new mechanics, gameplay features, and of course, a return to the first game’s protagonist, Kyle Crane.

Dying Light: The Beast Brings More to the Same Table We’ve Grown to Love

New enemies await you in Kyle Crane’s returning adventure. Image Credit: Techland.

It was no secret that Techland was working on more Dying Light content,...

Techland are adding to the world of Dying Light once again, announcing their new title Dying Light: The Beast at Gamescom for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series and PlayStation 5. Originally a story Dlc for Dying Light 2, this 18+ hour standalone adventure is set in a post-apocalyptic Castor Woods.

Dying Light: The Beast casts players once again as Kyle Crane (voiced once again by Roger Craig Smith), a man whose selflessness during the initial virus outbreak saved many, but his reward was being held captive for 13 years and subjected to various experiments. Now free, Kyle finds himself in a world that’s changed, and not for the better. Now, you’ll need to use the survival skills that kept you alive all those years ago to save even more innocent lives, as well as hunt down those responsible for your torture.

“Stepping back into Kyle Crane’s...

Tmnt: Splintered Fate throws players into a fight for survival in the sewers and streets of New York City. As Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, or Michelangelo, you’ll battle mutant criminals and vigilante ninjas as you attempt to rescue your master Splinter from the evil Shredder. This roguelike brawler offers a fresh twist on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise with its unique character-driven combat and permanent upgrades between increasingly challenging runs.

Originally released as an Apple Arcade exclusive in 2023, Splintered Fate has now made the jump to the Nintendo Switch. The core gameplay sees players exploring randomly generated maps room by room, battling enemies with each character’s signature weapons and abilities. Successful fights earn resources to purchase permanent stat boosts before an inevitable “game over,” encouraging repeat runs to slowly amass power. Dynamic story scenes are also unlocked over time to further motivate replay attempts.

While borrowing many conventions from influential roguelikes like Hades,...

The Arkham series is getting a new entry into its highly praised lineup. But there is also some controversy as the announcement to make the upcoming Batman: Arkham Shadow a VR exclusive for the Meta Quest 3 has left players confused.

All an Arkham game needed to do was stay true to its roots and deliver the gripping Batman experience that fans know and love. The community argues that the series didn’t need VR to evolve. By limiting the game to VR, a large portion of the gaming community, especially the console and PC players are going to be left out and alienated

But Why is Batman: Arkham Shadows VR Exclusive? The Discontentment and Reaction of Fans. | via Meta Quest on YouTube

At the recent Summer Game Fest, Camouflaj studio head Ryan Payton revealed new details about Batman: Arkham Shadow, which is set between Arkham Origins and Arkham Asylum. The...

"There is something that imagination can never defeat." Netflix has revealed a new trailer for the animated movie The Imaginary, the second feature film by Studio Ponoc, the animation house in Japan that is pretty much the successor to Studio Ghibli. This film is even directed by one of the key animators on many Ghibli features, including Porco Rosso and Spirited Away, who has been working at Ponoc ever since Mary and the Witch's Flower. Rudger is a boy no one can see, imagined by Amanda to share her thrilling make-believe adventures. When Rudger arrives alone at "The Town of Imaginaries" – where forgotten Imaginaries live and find work – he faces a mysterious threat. Directed by renowned animator Yoshiyuki Momose, The Imaginary is an unforgettable adventure of love, loss, and the healing power of imagination. The English-language voice cast includes Louie Rudge-Buchanan, Evie Kiszel, Hayley Atwell, Sky Katz, Jeremy Swift, Kal Penn,...

“The Imaginary” is a hand-drawn animated feature, based on the book by A.F. Harrold and directed by Yoshiyuki Momose, starring Louie Rudge-Buchanan, Evie Kiszel, Hayley Atwell, Sky Katz, Jeremy Swift, Kal Penn, LeVar Burton, Jane Singer, Ruby Barnhill, Roger Craig Smith, Courtenay Taylor and Miles Nibbe, streaming July 4, 2024 on Netflix:

“…’Rudger’ is an imaginary friend to ‘Amanda’. He soon finds out that he isn’t the only imaginary friend in the world, as he embarks on a magical adventure that takes him to a spectacular town where forgotten ‘Imaginaries’ live…”

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With the release of films like John Krasinski’s If, Blumhouse’s Imaginary, and even Ale de Jong’s 1991 comedy Drop Dead Fred, the power of imagination flows strongly throughout Hollywood. While each of the films mentioned above brings something different to the table, Yoshiyuki Momose’s latest animated feature, The Imaginary, hits differently. Studio Ponoc is proud to present The Imaginary trailer today, previewing an upcoming animated film to boggle the senses, stir emotions, and remind you of friends long forgotten.

Studio Ponoc‘s The Imaginary portrays the depths of humanity and creativity through the eyes of young Amanda and her imaginary companion, Rudger, a boy no one can see imagined by Amanda to share her thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger, suddenly alone, arrives at The Town of Imaginaries, where forgotten Imaginaries live and find work, he faces a mysterious threat. Directed by renowned animator Yoshiyuki Momose (Spirited Away...

2024 has been a big year for movies about imaginary friends, between the Blumhouse horror film "Imaginary" and John Krasinski's live-action family film "If." Now, Netflix is getting in on the imagination-based fun with Studio Ponoc's "The Imaginary," which already looks to be one of the best animated films of the year. With breathtaking hand-drawn animation and a groundbreaking technique of animating light and shadow, "The Imaginary" looks stunning and seems to be introducing a whimsical, heartfelt, and emotionally charged story to back up the gorgeous visuals. Here's the official synopsis of the film, which is based on A.F. Harold and illustrator Emily Gravett's beloved and award-winning novel of the same name:

"Studio Ponoc's 'The Imaginary' portrays the depths of humanity and creativity through the eyes of young Amanda and her imaginary companion, Rudger, a boy no one can see imagined by Amanda to share her thrilling make-believe adventures.

The new trailer for The Imaginary imagines what would happen if the world’s imaginary friends end up without their best pals. The hand-drawn animated film arrives July 5 on Netflix after first bowing theatrically in Japan, where it grossed $919,000 last year.

The film centers on Amanda and a boy named Rudger, who is her imaginary companion whom no one but she can see. One day, Rudger finds himself alone in The Town, a place for discarded imaginary friends, where he must face a mysterious threat. It is based on the 2015 book from writer A.F. Harrold and artist Emily Gravett.

Yoshiyuki Momose directs from a script by Yoshiaki Nishimura. The English-language cast includes Louie Rudge-Buchanan (Rudger), Evie Kiszel (Amanda), Hayley Atwell (Lizzie), Sky Katz (Emily), Jeremy Swift (Mr Bunting), Kal Penn (Zinzan), LeVar Burton (The Old Dog), Jane Singer (Granny Downbeat), Ruby Barnhill (Aurora), Roger Craig Smith (Snowflake), Courtenay Taylor (Cruncher-of-Bones...

Zack Snyder and Nathan Lane were among the filmmakers and cast members that joined Netflix’s animation presentation to preview a full slate of upcoming animated features and series, during an event held Thursday in Hollywood, just days before the start of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

“I love mythology,” said Snyder as he introduced a first look at his adult series “Twilight of the Gods.” On a scale like this, I feel like animation was the greatest way to tell the story.” The cast includes Sylvia Hoeks, Stuart Martin, Pilou Asbaek, John Noble, Paterson Joseph, Rahul Kohli, Jamie Clayton, Kristopher Hivju, Peter Stormare, Jamie Chung, Lauren Cohan and Corey Stoll.

Also playing well before the crowd was a first look at Netflix and Skydance Animation’s “Spellbound,” which will be released Nov. 22 and featured next week at Annecy. Nathan Lane introduced the clip from the movie, directed by Vicky Jensen,...

Batman has seen various incarnations over the years, whether it be live-action or animation. The character remains one of the most beloved among the pantheon of DC heroes, and multiple stories surrounding the character continue to be adapted. One of the unique iterations of the character was 2018’s Batman Ninja, putting a Japanese spin to the character.

A still from Batman Ninja | Warner Bros Pictures

The animated film received mixed reviews from fans and did not garner much hype and excitement from general audiences. Now, a sequel has been announced titled Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League. But most fans are either uninterested or pissed at the creators for not attempting other comic arcs that are more memorable and beloved by the community.

Fans Are Not Happy With the Sequel Announcement to Batman Ninja Batman Ninja was not loved by most Batman fans | Warner Bros Pictures

2018’s Batman Ninja transported Batman...

Batman, a character with a rich history in comics, has been portrayed by numerous actors across various mediums, from live-action films to animated projects. Some actors have had brief appearances as the Caped Crusader, while others have portrayed him for years.

Now, DC fans have taken it upon themselves to rank these actors, setting aside box office and critical success. This fan-made list, compiled on Ranker, is for fans by fans.

24. Anthony Ruivivar

Anthony Ruivivar voiced Batman in the animated series “Beware the Batman” for 26 episodes, although he never portrayed the Dark Knight in live-action.

23. Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel provided the voice of Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!’. He reportedly took on roles in movies primarily because his children were fans of the source material.

22. Robert Lowery

Robert Lowery played Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ As a result, his portrayal featured a more modest costume...

Batman is one of the most adapted characters in the history of the comics. From various live-action movies to animated projects, there are quite a few names that have been attached to the role.

Some actors showed up only briefly, while some have been embodying the character for years, and DC fans, finally got around to ranking them all. Forget about box office and critical success, this list was made by fans for fans on Ranker.

24. Anthony Ruivivar

Anthony Ruivivar never played the Dark Knight in live-action but he did voice him in ‘Beware the Batman’ for 26 episodes.

23. Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel voiced Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!,’ he apparently took roles in movies only because his children were fans of the source material.

22. Robert Lowery

Robert Lowery portrayed Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ This is why his costume and fighting skills are a lot...

For Batman fans, Meta Quest 3 dropped a teaser for the new virtual reality (VR) game that’ll allow them to step into the caped crusader’s shoes. The game is developed by Iron Man VR creator Camouflaj, so fans can expect a similar experience as its Marvel counterpart. Iron Man VR was praised for its flying mechanics, and so should be the case with this game.

Most of the DC superhero’s film adaptations have been praised, including those of played by Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, and Michael Keaton. Nevertheless, Kevin Conroy’s voice behind the superhero has become akin to a habit fans couldn’t kick. But they may already have found the one who might be replacing the late actor.

Those Are Some Big Shoes to be Filled in After Kevin’s Departure Fans weren’t happy with the disrespectful tribute to the Batman voice actor in Suicide Squad.

When Assassin’s Creed: Origins was released at the tail-end of October 2017, it came during a moment of transition and epiphany for the long-running video game franchise. After being launched a decade earlier, almost to the day, there had been a new Assassin’s Creed title virtually every year from the game publisher Ubisoft. Until 2016. Due to spending so many years returning to the same formula, Assassin’s Creed developers realized they needed time off; they needed to regroup and reimagine; they needed bold change in what their vision of the future could be.

Abubakar Salim could relate. Fresh out of a classical education at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Salim did not necessarily anticipate discovering a career in video game voice acting and motion-capture, yet his casting in the central role of Assassin’s Creed: Origins as Bayek of Siwa had a life-altering effect.

“I never knew that...

It's not unusual for the movies to come out of manga and anime series to feel a little off. The stories are often non-canon or otherwise abridged adaptations of ongoing story arcs, and the best thing you can hope for as a viewer is that a given movie captures some hint of what you enjoy about the series. While the movies may not hit the heights of the series, they can still deliver excellent character moments and action.

Whether or not the "Naruto" films deliver on that is up for debate. As the manga and anime series focused on the growth and development of its title character, a young ninja in a fantasy world on the path to glory, the movies give him and some of his coterie of allies non-canonical missions on which they can prove their mettle. For a series weighed down with a large number of "filler...

Lego and Marvel have revealed the official trailer for the all-new special ‘Lego Marvel Avengers: Code Red.’

In the special, The Avengers gather to celebrate their latest victory, but their celebration is quickly interrupted by the mysterious disappearance of Black Widow’s father, Red Guardian.

As the Avengers investigate, they discover that Red Guardian isn’t the only one missing when they meet a dangerous new foe quite unlike anything they’ve ever encountered before.

The voice cast includes Laura Bailey, Trevor Devall, Steve Blum, Will Friedle, James Mathis III, Liam O’Brien, Laura Post, Bumper Robinson, Roger Craig Smith, Fred Tatasciore, Travis Willingham, and Mick Wingert.

Also in trailers – Glen Powell stars in trailer for comedy ‘Anyone But You’

The special will be streaming exclusively on Disney+ on October 27th.

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"We're gonna build our way out!" Marvel has revealed an official trailer for their next Lego special called Lego Marvel Avengers: Code Red. It's arriving for streaming on Disney+ starting this weekend - on October 27th. A late October surprise! The Avengers gather to celebrate their latest victory in New York City, but their celebration is quickly interrupted by the mysterious disappearance of Black Widow's father, Red Guardian. As the team investigates, they discover that the villainous Collector is kidnapping every character who has "red" in their name. But despite their best efforts, the Avengers are unable to stop the Collector from kidnapping his next victim, their friend Red She-Hulk. Down but not out, the Avengers now seek out the one person who has the skills to help them — Wolverine. Code Red voice cast includes Laura Bailey, Trevor Devall, Steve Blum, Will Friedle, James Mathis III, Liam O'Brien, Laura Post,...

There is claws for concern as the Avengers clash with Collector in the latest Lego/Marvel special.

In the trailer above for Lego Marvel Avengers: Code Red (premiering this Friday on Disney+), Thor, Black Widow, not one but two Captains America, Iron Man et al “assemble to save New York City from the threat of the Red Skull and his Hydra forces,” the full synopsis tells us. “In the midst of the battle, the Avengers are unexpectedly joined by Black Widow’s father, Red Guardian, which doesn’t go over well with Natasha.

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In the world of Transformers, it’s always been a fact that there’s more than meets the eye. That’s especially true for Transformers: EarthSpark, which has given longtime fans and new viewers fresh takes on the classic Autobots and Decepticons. The strategy has clearly paid off, as it’s just been announced that the series has been renewed for a second season of episodes!

To coincide with that announcement, we’ve got an exclusive trailer for the next batch of season one episodes which promise even more new takes on old Transformers favorites. Watch it below.

He, Grimlock, and he here! That’s right, everyone’s favorite Dinobot is back in EarthSpark! But why is he attacking the good guys? Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long to hear the lovable big guy speak, since he’s voiced by none other than industry legend Keith David!

There are only a handful of universal truths in this world, and one of them is that Kevin Conroy is the best Batman of all time. Period. Case closed. Don't @ me. For over three decades, Conroy has voiced the Dark Knight across film, television, video games, and so much more, becoming the definitive performer of the character. Similar to the way Mark Hamill's portrayal of the Joker has influenced just about every rendition of the character that followed, Conroy's Batman voice is inimitable -- but that doesn't stop people from trying.

Vulture assembled the complete oral history of "Batman: The Animated Series" back in 2017, which contains some of the most insightful behind-the-scenes knowledge of all things animated Batman. In a surprise to no one, Conroy said that if there's ever been a different actor voicing Batman, it's because he wasn't asked to play the part.

"Periodically, some new director...

This article contains spoilers for all of Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

The first live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie had its share of references and callbacks for longtime Sonic fans, but on the whole it was mostly just a fun family road-trip movie. Sonic the Hedgehog 2, however, goes all in. With Tails, Knuckles, and a ton of backstory revealed about Sonic’s home planet, this movie was primed for Easter eggs galore and it did not let us down!

With the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on Paramount+ and being available for digital purchase, we put together a complete guide to the references, obscure trivia, and other hidden “emeralds” in the film!

Tails and his Backstory

In what crosses the line from Easter Egg and reference to just downright open fan service, Tails in the film is voiced by Colleen O’Shaughnessy. She previously voiced the character in several...

What might happen if you give a mouse a cookie? Author Laura Joffe Numeroff has been answering questions like this in amusing ways since her first children’s book was published in 1985.

“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” is a classic tale beloved by many kids and caregivers. Illustrated by Felicia Bond, it’s the first in a bestselling series of 15 books that includes other hits like “If You Give a Moose a Muffin” and “If You Give a Pig a Pancake.” Amazon brought the adventures of a mouse and his friends alive on Prime Video in 2015 and continues to release new episodes of the popular show.

Find all the latest info you need to know about the “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” series below.

Where Can You Watch “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”?

The TV series “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” is...

For the most devoted fans of “Sonic the Hedgehog,” the new blockbuster film coming this weekend will have the bonus of seeing — or rather hearing — Colleen O’Shaughnessey make her big-screen debut as Miles “Tails” Prower after playing the flying fox for eight years.

“It’s just unbelievable and joyous and beautiful and amazing,” O’Shaughnessey told TheWrap. “All the excitement and love I’ve received from the fans has been so gratifying, with all these tweets telling me they were hoping that I would get to play Tails in this film. They’ve had my back and have been so supportive since the beginning.”

O’Shaughnessey joined the “Sonic” series in 2010 playing the hyperactive bee Charmy, but took over playing Tails in 2014 with the release of the spinoff video game and animated series “Sonic Boom.” Since then, she’s played the iconic Sega character in seven “Sonic” games, and in...

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is headed to Netflix next month. The streaming service has now set a premiere date and released a preview for the revival of the popular 1980s animated series. Yuri Lowenthal, David Kaye, Grey Griffin, Antony Del Rio, Kimberly Brooks, Trevor Devall, Judy Alice Lee, Roger Craig Smith, Fred Tatasciore, Ben Diskin, Tom Kenny, Max Mitchell, and Max Stubington are featured as the voice cast of the series.

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A Sonic the Hedgehog 3D animated series called “Sonic Prime” has been ordered at Netflix, the streaming service said Monday.

Produced by Sonic creator Sega, as well as WildBrain Studios and Man of Action Entertainment, the show will premiere in 2022.

Per Netflix, The 24-episode animated adventure for kids, families, and long-time fans draws upon the keystones of the brand and features the “Blue Blur” of video game fame in a high-octane adventure where the fate of a strange new multiverse rests in his gloved hands. Sonic’s adventure is about more than a race to save the universe, it’s a journey of self-discovery and redemption.

The Netflix series based on the beloved video game — which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year — “aims to captivate the imaginations of audiences ages six to 11, as well as legacy Sonic fans of all ages, and will match the scale and scope of the...

What if the 'Man of Steel' was raised behind the 'Iron Curtain'?... begins DC's 'Elseworlds' story, "Superman: Red Son", the next animated entry in the 'DC Universe Movies' series, produced and directed by Sam Liu, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack, March 17, 2020:

"...'Superman: Red Son' takes place in an alternate reality where the spaceship bearing the last survivor of 'Krypton' crash lands – not in rural Kansas, but in 'Stalinist Russia'.

"Can the 'Cold War'-era Earth survive the coming of a 'Soviet Superman'?

Voice cast includes Jason Isaacs as 'Superman', Diedrich Bader as 'Lex Luthor', Amy Acker as 'Lois Lane', Vanessa Marshall as 'Wonder Woman', Phil Morris as 'James Olsen'...

...Paul Williams as 'Brainiac', Sasha Roiz as 'Hal Jordan', Phil Lamarr as 'John Stewart' and Roger Craig Smith as 'Batman'.

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The best of DC Comics’ Elseworlds stories where when the writers challenged the conventional wisdom, upending how we envisioned our heroes. Among the more celebrated of these stories was Mark Millar and Dave Johnson’s Superman: Red Son, imagining the Kryptonian rocket ship landing in Soviet Russia, not Kansas.

It has long been on people’s wish list for adaptation as either a live-action or animated feature. Those wishes have finally been granted in one of Warner Animation’s more successful adaptations. The film is out now from Warner Home Entertainment in all the usual formats including the popular 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital HD combo.

Superman (Jason Isaacs) arrives in the late 1930s and by the time his powers begin to manifest with his adolescence, we’re on the tail end of World War II and the arrival of Joseph Stalin’s (William Salyers) Iron Curtain. With a super-powered loyalist,...

Take a look at an extended fight between 'Batman' and 'Superman', from the animated feature "Superman: Red Son", based on the DC Comics mini-series, now available on Blu-ray and DVD, imagining baby 'Kal-El', the future 'Superman', crashlanding in the Russian 'Soviet Union' instead of Kansas, USA:

"...instead of landing in Kansas as a child, I've decided to explore what could have happened if his rocket would have landed on a collective farm in the 'Soviet Union'," said writer Mark Millar.

"Instead of working for the 'Daily Planet', he'll be a reporter for 'Pravda'. There's a reversal of the current situation, this time it's the Us that's splitting up, with Georgia and Louisiana demanding independence — tanks rolling through the streets of New Orleans..."

Voice cast includes Jason Isaacs as 'Superman', Diedrich Bader as 'Lex Luthor', Amy Acker as 'Lois Lane', Vanessa Marshall as 'Wonder Woman', Phil Morris as 'James Olsen'...

...Paul Williams as 'Brainiac',...

The animated feature "Superman: Red Son", based on the DC Comics mini-series, available February 25, 2020, imagines baby 'Kal-El', the future 'Superman', crashlanding in the Russian 'Soviet Union' instead of Kansas, USA:

"...instead of landing in Kansas as a child, I've decided to explore what could have happened if his rocket would have landed on a collective farm in the 'Soviet Union'," said writer Mark Millar.

"Instead of working for the 'Daily Planet', he'll be a reporter for 'Pravda'. There's a reversal of the current situation, this time it's the Us that's splitting up, with Georgia and Louisiana demanding independence — tanks rolling through the streets of New Orleans..."

Voice cast includes Jason Isaacs as 'Superman', Diedrich Bader as 'Lex Luthor', Amy Acker as 'Lois Lane', Vanessa Marshall as 'Wonder Woman', Phil Morris as 'James Olsen'...

...Paul Williams as 'Brainiac', Sasha Roiz as 'Hal Jordan', Phil Lamarr as 'John Stewart...

The animated feature "Superman: Red Son", based on the DC Comics mini-series, available February 25, 2020, imagines baby 'Kal-El', the future 'Superman', crashlanding in the Russian 'Soviet Union' instead of Kansas, USA:

"...instead of landing in Kansas as a child, I've decided to explore what could have happened if his rocket would have landed on a collective farm in the 'Soviet Union'," said writer Mark Millar.

"Instead of working for the 'Daily Planet', he'll be a reporter for 'Pravda'. There's a reversal of the current situation, this time it's the Us that's splitting up, with Georgia and Louisiana demanding independence — tanks rolling through the streets of New Orleans..."

Voice cast includes Jason Isaacs as 'Superman', Diedrich Bader as 'Lex Luthor', Amy Acker as 'Lois Lane', Vanessa Marshall as 'Wonder Woman', Phil Morris as 'James Olsen'...

...Paul Williams as 'Brainiac', Sasha Roiz as 'Hal Jordan', Phil Lamarr as '...

We’re not sure when or where Warner Bros. Montreal intends to officially announce Batman‘s next video game adventure, but rest assured – it’s coming. The studio, which assumed leadership of Rocksteady’s acclaimed Arkham series after it departed, has been known to be working on a new adventure starring the Dark Knight for some time.

In fact, various members of the development team have teased the project numerous times in recent months, leading many fans to believe that a global reveal was on course to be shown at last year’s Game Awards. Comments provided by voice actor Roger Craig Smith (who has voiced the character on numerous occasions) prior to the ceremony appeared to all but confirm the potential outcome which, sadly, never materialized.

Smith had, in fact, been teasing an announcement for Respawn’s Apex Legends (for which he voices hero Mirage) and spectators have been left wondering when,...

‘Twas the night before Christmas … and DC dropped a final holiday gift.

The upcoming release of Superman: Red Son includes the all-new DC Showcase animated short, Phantom Stranger. Here are the first images from Phantom Stranger depicting the two lead characters – the Phantom Stranger (voiced by Peter Serafinowicz of The Tick fame) and the mysterious Seth (voiced by Smallville‘s Michael Rosenbaum).

Phantom Stranger has Bruce Timm (Batman: The Killing Joke) at the helm as executive producer & director, and the short is written by Ernie Altbacker (Teen Titans: The Judas Contract). Set in the 1970s, the short follows young adult Jess as she joins her friends at a party in a dilapidated mansion hosted by the mysterious Seth. When odd things begin to happen to Jess and her friends, the Phantom Stranger intervenes to try and save her from a dreary fate. In addition to Serafinowicz and Rosenbaum, “Phantom Stranger...

Burbank, CA – What if the Man of Steel was raised behind the Iron Curtain? So begins DC’s acclaimed Elseworlds story, Superman: Red Son, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the feature-length animated film arrives – along with a new DC Showcase animated short, Phantom Stranger – from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting February 25, 2020, and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack on March 17, 2020.

Superman: Red Son will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (USA $39.99 Srp; Canada $43.99 Srp) and Blu-ray Combo Pack (USA $24.98 Srp; Canada $34.97 Srp) as well as on Digital. The 4K Ultra HD 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 Combo Pack features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition,...

Just days after its first trailer arrived, Superman: Red Son has got an official release date. Warner Bros. Animation confirmed today that their next DC animated movie will be available to buy on digital from February 25th, 2020. A few weeks later, you can get it on physical media, too, from March 17th.

“Superman: Red Son will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (USA $39.99 Srp; Canada $43.99 Srp) and Blu-ray Combo Pack (USA $24.98 Srp; Canada $34.97 Srp) as well as on Digital. The 4K Ultra HD 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 Combo Pack features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition, a DVD with the film in standard definition, and a digital version of the movie.”

Superman: Red Son is based on the 2003 Elseworlds tale, one...

Sneak Peek the first footage from the animated feature "Superman: Red Son", based on writer Mark Millar's 3-issue DC Comics mini-series, set in an 'alternate reality,' that sees baby 'Kal-El', the future 'Superman', crashland in the 'Soviet Union', instead of Kansas, USA:

"...instead of landing in Kansas as a child, I've decided to explore what could have happened if his rocket would have landed on a collective farm in the 'Soviet Union'," said Millar.

"Instead of working for the 'Daily Planet', he'll be a reporter for 'Pravda'. There's a reversal of the current situation, this time it's the Us that's splitting up, with Georgia and Louisiana demanding independence — tanks rolling through the streets of New Orleans..."

Voice cast includes Jason Isaacs as 'Superman', Diedrich Bader as 'Lex Luthor', Amy Acker as 'Lois Lane', Vanessa Marshall as 'Wonder Woman', Phil Morris as 'James Olsen'...

...Paul Williams as 'Brainiac',...

Superman: Red Son is one of the most iconic Elseworlds stories ever created, and now it’s been adapted for the screen as the next DC animated movie to come from Warner Bros. Animation. Forget everything you know about America’s greatest superhero though as in this alternate universe, he’s no longer an American.

Based on the 2003 limited comic book series by Mark Millar, Dave Johnson and Killian Plunkett, Superman: Red Son explores what would happen if Kal-El’s Kryptonian pod hadn’t crashed into Smallville, Kansas but a farm in the Ukraine instead. The result is that Superman’s raised by Josef Stalin and becomes a key weapon during the height of the Cold War. The knock-on effect is that the DC universe changes around him, with different versions of the likes of Batman and Green Lantern turning up.

Starring in the Red Son movie is Jason Isaacs as the Soviet Superman,...

At long last, the sequel Batman fans have been waiting for is on the cusp of being revealed.

Or is it? Truthfully, we don’t know, but if a recent teaser provided by voice actor Roger Craig Smith is any indication, we know, at the very least, that something big is on the horizon. Together with Kevin Conroy, Smith’s performances as the Dark Knight are some of the most memorable and, as luck would have it, Warner Bros’ Arkham Series is among that number. More specifically, Smith stood in for Conroy to voice Gotham’s protector in spinoff title Origins, a fact that, when paired with recent leaks, appears to all but confirm the imminent announcement of a sequel.

You can check the frustratingly vague teaser for yourselves below:

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According to the man himself, Kevin Conroy has not been recruited for WB Montreal's new Batman game

For many, Kevin Conroy is the definitive voice of Batman and Bruce Wayne, with his performances in Batman: The Animated Series and Rocksteady's Batman Arkham games earning him legions of adoring fans. However, it sounds like WB Montreal has not recruited the actor to reprise his role in the studio's upcoming Batman game.

Little is known about this upcoming project, but WB Montreal did share a mysterious teaser on Batman Day that seemed to confirm the company is working on something Bat-related. Gamers who have been following this studio for years will know that this isn't the first time WB Montreal has made a Bat-game without Conroy.

The team from Montreal previously made Batman: Arkham Origins, a prequel to Rocksteady's series. Conroy, who voiced Bats and Bruce in all of Rocksteady's Batman Arkham games,...

It’s probably safe to say that most modern readers of Batman comics have heard one man’s voice in their head when sitting down to enjoy the Caped Crusader’s adventures on the printed page – and that’s Kevin Conroy’s. Ever since blowing us all away with his character-defining performances on Batman: The Animated Series, he eventually returned for other shows like Batman Beyond and Justice League Unlimited, not to mention a slew of video games such as Batman: Arkham Asylum and its sequels.

Now, with yet another interactive experience starring the Dark Knight on the way, fans far and wide are understandably wondering if Conroy will once again lend his pipes to the timeless icon. And before we get to what he had to say regarding the matter, you should know that the project is in the hands of Arkham Origins developer WB Games Montreal, and that...

Now that Batman: Gotham by Gaslight has opened the door for various other Elseworlds tales to be adapted as animated films, Superman: Red Son will be the first to follow in its footsteps. To be quite honest, this doesn’t come as much of a surprise because the limited series written by Mark Millar and illustrated by Dave Johnson has long remained one of the most popular in the line, not to mention DC fans demanding this become a reality for years.

To briefly sum up what that story entailed for those unfamiliar, what you need to know going into your first viewing of the animated flick is that it explored that possibility of baby Kal-El’s rocket landing in Soviet Russia instead of in Smallville, Kansas. As you can imagine, the Comrade of Steel had a very different upbringing than the hero we’ve come to know otherwise.

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"Superman: Red Son", a new animated full-length feature available in 2020, is part of the 'DC Universe Animated Original Movies' line, based on writer Mark Millar's 3-issue DC Comics minseries, set in an 'alternate reality' circa 1953-2001, that sees the baby 'Krypton' alien 'Kal-El', the future 'Superman', crashland in the 'Soviet Union', instead of Kansas, USA:

"...instead of landing in Kansas as a child, I've decided to explore what could have happened if his rocket would have landed on a collective farm in the 'Soviet Union'," said Millar.

"Instead of working for the 'Daily Planet', he'll be a reporter for 'Pravda'. There's a reversal of the current situation, this time it's the Us that's splitting up, with Georgia and Louisiana demanding independence — tanks rolling through the streets of New Orleans..."

Voice cast includes Jason Isaacs as 'Superman', Diedrich Bader as 'Lex Luthor', Amy Acker as 'Lois Lane', Vanessa Marshall as 'Wonder Woman',...

Burbank, CA – A new generation of heroes joins the Young Justice team just as they face their greatest challenge yet in Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the DC Universe Original Series’ enthralling third season arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting September 24, 2019 and DVD ($24.98 Srp) on November 26, 2019. The DVD order due date is October 22, 2019.

Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season will be available on Blu-rayTM courtesy of Warner Archive Collection. The Blu-rayTM release includes all 26 episodes on the DVD and is also arriving November 26, 2019. Warner Archive Blu-ray releases are found at wb.com/warnerarchive and your favorite online retailer.

In Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season, our heroes have survived the schemes of the Light and saved the Earth from the Reach Invasion – but the worst has yet to come. Now someone is kidnapping teens and transforming them into super-powered weapons!

The upcoming Netflix series Archibald’s Next Big Thing from Tony Hale and DreamWorks Animation has set their voice cast which includes Hale as the titular Archibald Stutter along with Rosamund Pike, Adam Pally, Chelsea Kane, Jordan Fisher and Kari Wahlgren. The animated series is slated to debut later this year on Netflix.

Created and executive produced by Hale, Archibald’s Next Big Thing is inspired by the children’s book from Hale, Tony Biaggne and Victor Huckabee. The story follows the adventures of Archibald Strutter, a simple chicken who “yes-ands” his way through life. Though living in the moment often leads him astray, Archibald always finds his way back home. Archibald’s Next Big Thing is a fresh comedy about one chicken’s joy for life and celebrating the journey, not just the destination.

Adam Pally (The Mindy Project) will voice “Sage,” Archibald’s older brother who adores the...

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DC's animated movie adaptation of Superman: Red Son is almost here. Here's everything you need to know...

Superman: Red Son is the next iconic DC Comics story to get the animated feature treatment, and it's coming very, very soon!

Indeed, the 2003 comic miniseries from Mark Millar, Dave Johnson, and Killian Plunkett, which might just be the best known Elseworlds tale ever, is set land its animated movie in February, 2020.

The original story imagines a world where baby Kal-El's ship crashed in Ukraine instead of Kansas, and then Superman was raised as a Soviet superweapon. It features some of the sharpest Elseworlds design work ever done, adapting the entire Justice League into brutalist Soviet art styles. And it's one of those rare Millar books where the heart is bigger than the shock value of the story.

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Burbank, CA – Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, in partnership with DC, are currently in production on five new DC Showcase animated shorts for release in 2019-2020.

Inspired by characters and stories from DC’s robust portfolio, the all-new series of shorts will be included on upcoming DC Universe Movies releases, with exception of an innovative Batman: Death in the Family long-form animated short, which will anchor a compilation set for distribution in late 2020.

Each of the five shorts – entitled Sgt. Rock, Adam Strange, Death, The Phantom Stranger and Batman: Death in the Family – opens with a new, live-action branding sequence that features a few Easter Eggs specially added for observant fans.

Sgt. Rock is executive produced and directed by Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series) from a script by award-winning comics writers Louise Simonson & Walter Simonson and Tim Sheridan (Reign of the Supermen). The original tale finds battle-weary Sgt.

Sneak Peek new footage from the animated series "Marvel Rising: Chasing Ghosts", debuting January 16, 2019 on "Marvel HQ":

"....'Ghost-Spider' teams up with the 'Secret Warriors' in order to defeat 'Sheath' and 'Exile'.

"'Quake' (Chloe Bennet) leads the team and wants to convince Ghost-Spider to become a full-time member of the team..."

Cast includes Kathreen Kavari, Dee Bradley Baker, Milana Vayntrub, Chloe Bennet, Cierra Ramirez, Dove Cameron, Kamil Mcfadden, Tyler Posey, Steven Weber, Amanda C. Miller, Booboo Stewart and Roger Craig Smith.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Marvel Rising: Chasing Ghosts"...

We recently learned that the classic DC comic Batman: The Long Halloween is going to be getting a two-part animated film from Warner Bros. Animation. Well, now another classic DC comic story is reportedly in development.

According to Revenge of the Fans, DC is developing an animated adaptation of Mark Millar’s Superman: Red Son. This is another DC Comics story that fans have been wanting to see adapted for a long time. I’m not sure why it took so long, but at least it’s happening now!

For those of you unfamiliar with Red Son, it’s an Elseworld story that puts an interesting twist on the Superman mythology… what if Superman crash-landed in the Soviet Union instead of Kansas?

Here’s the official synopsis:

“Imagine a reality where the world’s most powerful super-being does not grow up in Smallville, Kansas – or even America, for that matter…...

According to the latest rumors, an animated adaptation of Superman: Red Son is on the way (to the delight of Superman fans everywhere). More inside...

It looks like the next few years are going to be amazing for DC fans. First came the rumors of a Batman: The Long Halloween movie that fans have been clamoring to be made for years. Now, in news that is sure to make Superman fans exceptionally happy, there are persistent rumors that an adaptation of Superman: Red Son is finally happening! For those not familiar, Superman: Red Son was an Elseworlds story published in 2003 that takes the story of Superman and gives it a significant twist: what if, instead of crashing in midwestern America, Kal-El's spaceship had landed in the middle of Soviet Russia? As a result, instead of becoming a champion of American ideals, Superman grows up to become a hero of the communist state,...

DC Animation’s reportedly working on an adaptation of Mark Millar’s Superman: Red Son, according to Revenge of the Fans. Given that the company’s been thorough in their quest to adapt the most highly regarded comics in their back catalogue, this doesn’t come as a huge surprise, but it is a welcome one.

Red Son hit store shelves in 2003 as part of the Elseworlds range and wonders how the DC Universe might’ve developed if Kal-El’s rocket had crashed into the Soviet Union rather than the United States. It’s a neat concept showing how the man who stands for Truth, Justice and the American Way can also just as easily become the embodiment of the Stakhanovite Soviet worker.

Upon the death of Stalin (whose name literally means ‘Man of Steel’), Superman assumes command of the Communist Party and goes on to transform the Soviet Union...