Batman vs. Robin, the next original DCU animated movie (after Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, out next week), has had details released. It will be available April 14 in either a Blu-ray combo pack (with DVD and UltraViolet versions) or standard DVD edition. There will also be a deluxe edition with the Blu-ray combo pack and a collectible Batman figurine included. Here are key elements from the press release: The shadows of Gotham City are no place for a child […]

Two clips have been released from the upcoming Justice League: Throne of Atlantis original animated movie, due out January 27. The first one is the expected action scene, with Cyborg (Shemar Moore) interrogating a computer underwater. Since this movie is all about Aquaman (Matt Lanter, 90210), I expect lots of water scenes. But the second one is of more interest to me, since it’s focused more on the characters, with Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion) trying to pick up a receptionist […]

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released more details on the next original DC universe animated movie. The 75-minute Justice League: Throne of Atlantis will be out January 27. It’s Aquaman’s origin story, as Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and the rest of the Justice League help him “prevent a war between the inhabitants of land and sea”. The Blu-ray Combo Pack (which includes a DVD and an UltraViolet copy) is list-priced at $24.98, with a DVD version for $19.98. The movie […]

As announced this summer, there are three original animated DCU movies planned for 2015. All can now be pre-ordered at Amazon. Justice League: Throne of AtlantisDue out January 27, telling Aquaman’s origin Batman vs. RobinInvolves the Court of Owls Justice League: Gods & MonstersDue later in the year

Out on Tuesday is the newest original animated DC universe film, Batman: Assault on Arkham. How you feel about it will likely be influenced by two key facts about the movie: It’s set in the same world as the Arkham Asylum video game, and it’s badly named, since Batman barely appears. This is a Suicide Squad movie, and some will find that very exciting, while others will be near-disgusted. I fall in the latter category. I liked the original comic […]

Some short notes on the next planned DC original animated movies, after next week’s Batman: Assault on Arkham, tying into the video games. Next up is Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, described as “the Aquaman origin story”, out in early 2015. That’s the same title used for a comic book storyline facing off against the Ocean Master that ran in Justice League #15–17 and Aquaman #14–16. Aquaman will be voiced by Matt Lanter with Sam Witwer playing Ocean Master. “Sometime […]

The newest original DCU animated movie, Batman: Assault on Arkham, will be available on home video next week, although you can get it digitally now. I’ve already linked to the trailer, and to promote the release, Warner Bros. has released two clips. The first shows Batman being Batman in a relatively standard fight scene. The second is more exciting, since it shows Amanda Waller, voiced by CCH Pounder, demonstrating why she has the nickname “The Wall” as she briefs Task […]

Son of Batman simplifies the graphic novel written by Grant Morrison into a typical fight movie. We start with Ra’s al Ghul and Talia’s compound being invaded by ninjas on behalf of Deathstroke. That means the movie opens with seven minutes of fighting between groups I don’t care about. The main plot begins when Talia dumps her kid, Damian, on the Dark Knight. The boy is eager to fight and resentful of most else. He’s been raised by the League […]