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BATMAN VS. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Animated Movie Announced
The next animated Batman movie has been announced, but this one is a big deal. Here, the Dark Knight will finally meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment, and Nickelodeon are teaming up for the crossover we all wanted: Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The film is based on the 2015 comic book series Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which has spawned two more crossovers. In the movie, Batman and the Heroes in a Half-Shell will team up to take on the former’s iconic rogues gallery. Troy Baker, who has voiced Batman and The Joker in various projects, will voice both characters in this movie. The…
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Marvel and Hulu Team Up for Slate of Animated Shows Starring Howard the Duck, M.O.D.O.K. and More
Following the success of Runaways, Marvel Television and Hulu are expanding their partnership in a big way. The two have announced a slate of adult animated shows. There will be four ongoing shows and a special animated event – a deal that doesn’t sound too different from the original Marvel/Netflix deal. Howard the Duck sees everyone’s favorite duck trapped in a new world. He must team up with his gal pal Beverly to escape from the villainous Dr. Bong. Kevin Smith and Will Davis are writing. M.O.D.O.K. focuses on the Marvel villain struggling to maintain control of his organization and his family. This is written by Patton Oswalt and Jordan…
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DC SUPER PETS Animated Movie Gets a 2021 Release Date
Warner Bros. made a few big changes to its release schedule tonight, setting dates for The Batman and The Suicide Squad. But in the midst of that, the studio also confirmed a date for DC’s next animated theatrical title. DC Super Pets is set to arrive on May 21st, 2021. The animated movie will see the union of several pets from DC lore. Traditionally, the team has everyone from Ace the Bat-Hound the Krypto the Super-Dog. Jared Stern and Sam Levine are directing. This marks WB’s latest venture into bringing animated DC titles to theaters. The LEGO Batman Movie hit two years ago, while a Batman Beyond film is reportedly…
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BATMAN BEYOND Film in Development at Warner Bros.
After the success of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Warner Brothers is planning to develop their own animated film. According to our friends at Geeks Worldwide, WB is pushing for a Batman Beyond film. Batman Beyond started as an animated series set after the events of Batman: The Animated Series. It focuses on Terry McGinnis (Will Friedle), a teenager who discovers the Batcave in the year 2039. With the help of a now-retired Bruce Wayne (Kevin Conroy), McGinnis becomes the Batman of a new generation. We also get this leaked concept art from Reddit users u/kintaro227and u/jaceleak74. GWW says that Warner Bros. is eyeing a 2022 release date, but nothing is…
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New Details on the Voice Cast of BATMAN: HUSH
Batman: Hush is one of our most anticipated films in the coming year. We haven’t heard much about the project aside from its release date. That is until now. Our friends at Revenge of the Fans dropped some major casting news. While the actors have not been attached to specific roles, we do have their names. First we have Jason O’Mara, who has played Batman numerous times. It’s a safe bet that he will be playing The Dark Knight. Next is Jerry O’Connell, who has played Superman in the latest version of the DC Animated Universe. He’s a lock for Kal-El. Things start to get interesting with the rest of…
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Review: YOUNG JUSTICE: OUTSIDERS Episodes 4-6
We will be reviewing the episodes of Private Security, Away Mission, and Rescue Op. This is your spoiler warning. After a very bleak premiere, Young Justice decided to get back to its more humorous side. Episode four could be considered a filler episode. It focuses on Dick tracking down stolen VR headsets with the help of Bow Hunter Security. The team consists of Roy Harper. All of the Roy Harpers. This episode is pure cheese, and I love every second of it. They have to stop Brick and his thugs, and it is a fun ride. Dick is avoiding his responsibilities. He creates a team for this rescue mission in the…
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Sony Considering SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE TV Spinoffs
Sony Pictures really hit a homerun with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The animated film has been a critical and financial hit, and it earned a Golden Globe this week. This marks the beginning of a new franchise for Sony, which is already developing a sequel and spinoff. However, a new report suggests that it’ll go beyond that. The New York Times has published a piece on Sony’s future franchise plans, and obviously, Spider-Man is a big part of that. In addition to the movie spinoffs, Sony is considering animated television shows starring characters from Into the Spider-Verse. The film has spawned several fan-favorite characters, such as Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Ham, and…
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SUPERMAN: RED SON Animated Movie in Development
Our pal Mario at Revenge of the Fans is back again with another big DC animated scoop. He recently shared the voice cast for Batman: Hush, and he revealed that a two-part Batman: The Long Halloween is in the works. Now, a film based on an iconic Superman story is happening. Superman: Red Son will be the next DC Elseworlds tale to get the animated treatment. There has been a lot of interest in adapting this story, including from producer Bruce Timm, and now it’s moving forward. Red Son is an alternative take on Superman’s origin, where his pod lands in the USSR rather than Kansas. In addition, Mario has…
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JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. THE FATAL FIVE Sets its Voice Cast
Following Reign of the Supermen, DC is bringing in Justice League vs. The Fatal Five, which pits the superhero team against an obscure group of supervillains. The animated film’s voice cast has been announced, and there are plenty of familiar faces….er, voices. Kevin Conroy, George Newbern, and Susan Eisenberg reprise their roles as Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. The trio voiced the characters in the beloved Justice League/Justice League Unlimited animated shows. They have reprised the roles in many mediums since then. Next up, Doom Patrol star Diane Guerrero will play Green Lantern Jessica Cruz. The Fatal Five consists of Peter Jessop as Thorak, Tom Kenny as Bloodsport, Matthew Yang King as…
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SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Wins Golden Globe for Best Animated Movie
The 2019 Golden Globes took place last night, as a precursor to next month’s Academy Awards. At the event, one of 2018’s most acclaimed superhero movies took home a top prize. Sony’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse won for Best Animated Motion Picture, beating competitors like Incredibles 2 and Isle of Dogs. This is the latest accolade for the film, which has earned rave reviews and solid box office results. Will the movie repeat at the Oscars next month? Let’s hope so. In other news, Marvel’s Black Panther was nominated for a few categories, including the coveted Best Motion Picture – Drama. However, the film was snubbed completely, with the top…