For those who had not been able to see it. Here is the new trailer from ASSAULT ON ARKHAM featuring the Joker. Remember the film comes next fall. Thanks for keeping up and enjoy the trailer, kiddies!!!
Jun 292014
May 162014
WB confirmed that the latest DC animated movie BATMAN: ASSAULT ON ARKHAM will be released on AUGUST 12, 2014 and will come in Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. The company has also revealed the contents of the Blu-ray Combo:
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, Batman: Assault on Arkham is directed by Jay Oliva (Man of Steel, Justice League: War) and Ethan Spaulding (Son of Batman) from a script written by Heath Corson (Justice League: War). Sam Register (Beware the Batman, Teen Titans Go!), Benjamin Melniker (The Dark Knight Rises) and Michael Uslan (The Dark Knight Rises) serve as executive producers. James Tucker (Son of Batman) is Supervising Producer. Batman: Assault on Arkham has tons of exciting enhanced content.
The Blu-ray Combo Pack will include:
- Arkham Analyzed: The Secrets Behind the Asylum – This is the documentary that traces the strange, demonic history of the location where horror is mixed with the extremities of the criminally insane. A place where Batman must keep his watchful gaze, to insure that what goes in does not come out …. ever.
- The Joker’s Queen: Harley Quinn – If The Joker were to have a girlfriend, what would she be like? This featurette covers the story of the deviancy and often provocative side to The Joker’s greatest ally, Harley Quinn.
- An advance look into the next DC animated feature film with the creators and cast.
- Four episodes from the DC Comics Vault.
(Original WB press release at CBR. Read the full report HERE)
Mar 042014
DC and ROCKSTEADY, the game studio that brought you the first 2 installments of the Arkham City franchise are now concluding the series with their latest game ARKHAM KNIGHT to be released this year. I watched the trailer and liked what I saw. It seems we have a plethora oF familiar faces trying to take over the prison island (Two-Face, Penguin, Scarecrow and Harley Quinn) and hopefully new and intriguing neww characters to face in combat.
I’m really impressed by the graphics and the realism of the environment. Like always, Batman moves are killer, hope they can keep the same awesome feeling during gameplay (when the quality goes down in favor of speed) I personally like the redesigning of the characters, including Bats new uniform, but most I like the redesign of Harley Quinn where you’ll see a very sexy woman, definitely much improved than the other three installments that looked a little more cartoony. Here REALISM is the CLUE…
The game is scheduled to be release later this year for the PS4, XBox One and PC platforms.
Makes me wonder…why has nobody come up with a CG Batman movie with this quality? They can really get wonders done in animation, and just with the right voices… Anyways, here is the trailer of the new game…enjoy!
May 162013
Don’t forget that LEGO BATMAN: DC HEROES UNITE is being released on May 21, 2013
The movie based onthe LEGO game of the same name that came out last year, promises a mixture of innocent fun and adventure for all ages. Here is the official trailer on the video game and an interview made at WONDERCON 2013 this past April with CHRISTOPHER SMITH who is the voice of the Joker in the LEGO movie. Enjoy:
LEGO BATMAN: DC HEROES UNITE CLIP
CHRISTOPHER SMITH (Joker) INTERVIEW AT WONDERCON 2013:
(Movie to be released on DVD and Blu-Ray Combo Disc collections. Available at your local retailers)
May 122013
WB has announced that Batgirl will be the next DLC character to be released for the videogame INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US and what better idea than to introduce her in the context of the now classic KILLING JOKE storyline. They even have a Killing Joke Joker skin I am dying to download myself for my game, hope it comes with the package or can be bought separately soon (it’s easier than earn them points to unlock stuff, believe me. I am just starting to get the basic moves of the characters). In the meantime, enjoy this clip introducing Batgirl to the INUSTICE universe.
INJUSTICE: BATGIRL vs. JOKER
NOTE: Batgirl available through Season Pass and KILLING JOKE package sold separately
Feb 112013
Hey folks. the guys at ABVH have created a name for themselves when it comes to creating AMAZING animated gifs. This time they tried their talents with pictures from the DC BATMAN series “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” and they are fantastic. Here are a few of examples of the the magic these guys can work to make the images spring to life. ENJOY
(Note: If you’re having trouble seeing these pictures, just follow the link provided below)
(Original art Greg Capullo)
(Original art Greg Capullo)
(Original art Greg Capullo Batman #17)
(Original art by Patrick Gleason)
(Original art by Patric Gleason Batman & Robin Cover)
(Original Art as well as more scans can be seen at the ABVH TUMBLR SITE HERE)
Feb 012013
Hey folks,
The second part of DC’s adaptation of Frank Miller’s THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS is out in stores right now. Have to admit that it did justice to the original story (Mr. Miller, you should be proud!) and Michael Emerson did a wonderful job with the Joker in Miller’s version. He definitely is what I would have envisioned him to sound like: soft spoken (kind of affeminate) and unpredictably crazy…
My grading: 4.5 smiles out of 5
Some Nice Joker Clips!
Oh, and for the true fans, BEST BUY has put out a DARK KNIGHT RETURNS SPECIAL EDITION that includes a miniature of the Joker in the movie:
(Clips courtesy of GEEK TWINS)
Oct 232012
It’s been close to a week since they showed the trailer at NYCC and now it is available to share with the world. It was about time DC….
This is the second part of the animated adaptation of Frank Miller’s graphic novel of the same title and promises to keep the same grade of quality that the first one , keeping the essence of the original Miller story and art. This time with an added bonus, Joker plays a mayor part in the story and Jokerholics will rejoice to see what Mr. Michael Emerson has done with the character (I know since more was shown at NYCC, trust me on this one guys). Here is the trailer for your enjoyment.
(Originally presented at NEWARAMA report HERE)
Sep 282012
HELLO JOKERDOM!.
I finally have my computer back after it recoved from a serious virus infection and that means me back into the desk getting all the Joker stuff I can get my hands into.The first thing was to get a hold of DC’s latest animated movie DARK KNIGHT RETURNS part 1 and have to say that the piece is really magnificent.
You all SHOULD DEFINITELY have to watchi this movie.
Most of the casting is new, but James Woods makes a return to dub the Dark Knight making a great impression on me. I think that after Kevin Conroy’s decades of doning the black suit, the character could not have fallen into a better set of hands. Woods inflection sends this Caped Crusader into a much darker place, while keeping Batman faithful to its gritty nature. Batman is a man of action, not words but GOOD LORD…when he speaks you better listen.
I also applaud the rest of the cast for a wonderful job, especially that of David Selby (Gordon) and Ariel Winters (Robin).
The whole movie does a nice job of giving dimension to a story that already was leaping from the pages of the graphic novel for it’s intesity, theme and characterization. They don’t only keep Frank’s characteristic art style, but the added scenes that join the ‘panels’ from the novel, give the movie a very smooth continuity. The story did not seem forced, but fell into place even with the added artistic freedom to reinterpret the classic.
Miller’s story was multilayered. From dealing from aging in a world like Gotham, to doing what is right and heroism to the meaning of friendships and to the chaos both Mutants and Joker will bring to the city. No wonder the best decision was to divide this into two distinct movies. There could not be enough time to explore all the ideas Miller brought and the movie does a very good job and refreshing those very themes.
Definitely I think this is a great movie and an outstanding reimaging of Frank Miller’s classic.
Now, let’s talk about Joker…
He hardly participates in the movie, as he slowly wakes up from a semi catatonic stage where he has been since Batman’s retirement. Now that his Bat is back, is time to come back and he will do it in a way no one will ever forget…especially Batman. I was always worried about his characterization on the movie since later his voice casting has not been so successful. After all, Miller’s Joker is so well…Miller’s, and thus not easy to handle. He needed a voice that could be both suave, maniacal, psycho with a touch of charm. I think Joker had found his new voice with Michael Emerson, a new comer to the franchise.
This movie does not show much, but it includes nifty preview where we get to hear more. Here is the TDKR Part 2 sneak peek:
THE VIDEO HERE WAS REMOVED BY THE USER…WILL FIND ANOTHER SOURCE SOON!
I love how Emerson is capable of mixing the charm and the psycho in his interpretation. He seems to enjoy the Joker’s own twisted psychosis, to bring his best to this bad boy. I was impressed in what I saw, and was relieved that this was a Joker that definitely I would like to see.
Now, remember, this is Miller’s version Joker, set in a total different place than continuity. Wonder if Mr. Emerson could cause such a big mark on the character as to make him his own much in the way Mark Hamill did with his version (that lasted for over 2 decades and covered animation and video gaming). Could he pull off the Joker from KILLING JOKE or any other Jokercentric story translated to the screen? I will wait until I see the WHOLE performance to emit my opinion, but I have said this before in another post, I have a hunch Joker is in good hands.
For other points of view, more detailed reviews can be read at:
Jul 312012
HeyJokerholics,
The new trailer of the upcoming DC animated film DARK KNIGHT RETURNS has arrived from our friends at MTV and is not less than amazing. Don’t know how much of the plot they had to “tweak” to fit into the animated version, but I can see that they tried to keep the original Frank Miller style with the art. Also the art on the BD/DVD is killer….take a look at the trailer and give me your opinion..
Oh, and pay attention to the 1:16 minute mark on the video. Someone is smiling at you, darling!
Part 1 Debuts September 25, 2012!!
(Expect part 2 to be availble sometime in early 2013)
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