Cover Art Batman/Superman Apocalypse

[CaptainTrenchcoat]

Superman Homepage has learned that Warner Premiere's next DC Universe animated title Superman/Batman: Apocalypse will hit Blu-ray and DVD on September 28. The movie is based on the second story arc, "The Supergirl from Krypton," from Jeph Loeb and Michael Turner's the "Superman/Batman."

Looks great so far. Since it's a sequel, I am really hoping they have Tim Daly and Kevin Conroy. Nice that we don't have to wait too long either.

[BlackKnight]

I liked that story alot.
Good for DC to give the Late Turner a Plug. R.I.P.
I had no idea this was comming out, I can't wait.
DarkSeid is by far my Favorite Superman Foe he goes up against.

[CaptainTrenchcoat]

Hopefully they will get Michael Ironside back for Darkseid. That would be major.

[BlackKnight]

For all those Canceled DC Toons ..., They sure seem to still be pumping them out , huh ?. Red Hood comes out next Month.

[huedell]

This is absolutely great. I LOVED the first and like others had no idea this
was being made. I was hoping that was POWER GIRL in the lower corner
even if it isn't, I hope she's still in it. I really liked how she was
conflicted during most of the last one. Her passion for Supes/Bats
reminded me of any "fan"...the cool thing is combining that deference
to the "Big 2" with a sexy powerful superhero is great icing on the cake.

[Earth 2 Chris]

For all those Canceled DC Toons ..., They sure seem to still be pumping them out , huh ?. Red Hood comes out next Month.

Timm cleared that up here:

QUESTION: There’s been a lot of internet banter regarding the discontinuation of the DCU series based on quotes attributed to an interview in Calgary with you. True or false?

BRUCE TIMM: Kinda false. First of all, it wasn't an actual one-on-one interview -- quotes were taken out of context from longer answers I gave on a panel at the Expo. Bottom line: the DCU films are definitely continuing. We've got projects lined up for the next two years at the very least – lots of films in different stages of development and production. I know there are a lot of rumors circulating about future films. Some are true, some are not. I'll tell you this much – anyone at our DCU/Batman: Under the Red Hood panel at Comic-Con will walk away with a very clear picture of the direction we're taking the DCU animated movies in the coming year.

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[CaptainTrenchcoat]

I'm looking forward to hearing what the news is. I'll be sitting at home checking the news of the day as it comes out from San Diego that weekend.

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

Ooo. That looks interesting. I like that Superman.

[samurainoir]

While Turner has done many gorgeous women in his past work such as Witchblade, Tomb Raider etc, I don't think he was 100% successful in capturing the proper teen look for Supergirl. He opted for skinny, which is how many teens look during their growth spurt, but I'm not quite sure it was really my idea of how Supergirl.



So it looks like Superman/Batman based on Loebs run will continue to be adapted. If so, I'm looking forward to Bizarro and Batzarro the most.

[BlackKnight]

Timm cleared that up here:



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That's good to hear. I love all of them...., I am glad there will be more, I buy them all the day they come out, and think I am more excited about them when I sit down to watch them, than my Son is.

[BlackKnight]

While Turner has done many gorgeous women in his past work such as Witchblade, Tomb Raider etc, I don't think he was 100% successful in capturing the proper teen look for Supergirl. He opted for skinny, which is how many teens look during their growth spurt, but I'm not quite sure it was really my idea of how Supergirl.

I think Turner's re-design SuperGirl Costume and look , is the Best Re-invention of a character Since The Tim Drake Robin costume.

[huedell]

That's SUPERGIRL? Drake at least had an "R" and some (or all) of his old colors.

[CaptainTrenchcoat]

Update on casting:

TV Guide is reporting that Summer Glau ("Dollhouse," "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," Serenity, "Firefly") will voice Supergirl in Warner Premiere's animated Superman/Batman: Apocalypse, coming to Blu-ray and DVD on September 28.

In the film, the latest in a Warner Bros.-produced series based on popular DC Comics stories, Glau plays Superman's cousin Kara, a mysterious survivor of the doomed planet Krypton who shows up on Earth. Tim Daly and Kevin Conroy reprise their roles as Superman and Batman, respectively, from the characters' animated series in the '90s and a previous DC movie, last year's Superman/Batman: Public Enemies.

Apocalypse is based on a 2004 comic book arc, written by former Heroes producer Jeph Loeb, which reintroduced Supergirl into the DC Comics universe. "I thought in the comic that Jeph Loeb had done a really good job of sticking to the basics of the origin story, but putting enough twists on it to give it a fresh feel," says executive producer Bruce Timm, widely considered the dean of superhero animation. Unlike the rocket that brought her cousin to Earth, Kara's pod was delayed in its arrival, leaving her in suspended animation until landing. When she wakes up she is not terribly happy to learn that Earth's yellow sun gives her powers far beyond those of mortal women. "Early on in the story she just wants to fit in," Timm says. "Unlike most people who suddenly attain superpowers, she's terrified of them. She doesn't want to shoot lasers out of her eyes and be able to lift buildings with her pinky."

Glau, an animation novice who is the fifth Firefly star Timm has worked with (following Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin, Gina Torres and Morena Baccarin), quickly got a handle on the role. "It was a fun part for her to play because it wasn't one-note," Timm says. "She could be young and bratty, like a typical teenager, and then show a little bit more maturity, then get feisty, then scared. She's got quite a gamut of emotions to act out.

[CaptainTrenchcoat]

That's SUPERGIRL? Drake at least had an "R" and some (or all) of his old colors.

That's a version of Supergirl from the story. I don't want to spoil the story if you haven't read it yet but, that is not her final outfit.

[BlackKnight]

I own this ...




Cool pic of Summer