2012 Movie News Archives

May 28, 2012: "Superman vs. The Elite" Released in Australia on July 4

Superman vs The Elite Warner Home Video has announced that the Australian release of "Superman vs. The Elite" on Blu-ray and DVD will be Monday, July 4.

WORLD SAVED, HUMANITY LOST

The Man of Steel comes face-to-face with powerful villains, daunting rivals and a society more interested in retribution than justice when a new, less-ethical breed of super hero arrives in Metropolis in "Superman vs. The Elite", the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies. Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the all-new film arrives July 4, 2012 from Warner Home Video as a Blu-ray ($34.95 RRP) and DVD ($29.95 RRP), On Demand and for Download.

Award-winning comics writer Joe Kelly has crafted a taut, thrilling screenplay, adapted from the original 2001 DC Comics release, "What's So Funny About Truth, Justice and the American Way?," by Kelly and Doug Mahnke with Lee Bermejo. The single-issue comic, Action Comics #775, was lauded by Wizard Magazine as the "Greatest Superman Story of All Time," and ranked the epic tale at No. 21 on its list of the "Top 100 Comics of the last 30 years."

In the film, Superman's effectiveness as a super hero comes into question when a new group of super powerful crusaders, known as "The Elite," appear on the scene. As super heroes, the Elite know no bounds, and are more than willing to kill, even on a massive scale, to stop villainy - putting them on a collision course with the ever-ethical and decidedly non-lethal Man of Steel.

George Newbern (Father of the Bride) reprises his Justice League animated role as Superman, and primetime television star Pauley Perrette (NCIS) provides the voice of Lois Lane. Versatile voice actor Robin Atkin Downes (Babylon 5, Justice League: Doom) steps in as Manchester Black, leader of The Elite. David Kaufman (Justice League: Doom) also reprises his Justice League TV series role as Jimmy Olsen.

Superman vs The Elite The film is directed by Michael Chang (Batman: The Brave and the Bold). Sam Register (Young Justice, Teen Titans, Ben 10) and Bruce Timm (Batman: Year One) are the executive producers. Alan Burnett is producer.

"Superman vs. The Elite adds to the rich legacy of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series, spotlighting an important chapter in the annals of Man of Steel stories," said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Home Video Vice President, Family & Animation and Partner Brands Marketing. "Bringing back George Newbern gives the film a nice touch of nostalgia for fans of the Justice League animated series, and Pauley Perrette gives Lois Lane altogether new dimensions with her performance."

Blu-ray & DVD:

  • Superman and the Moral Debate Featurette (Exclusive to Blu-ray)
  • What's So Funny About Truth, Justice and the American Way? Digital Comic (Exclusive to Blu-ray)
  • A Sneak Peek at Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
  • The Upcoming Dark Knight Rises Theatrical Release Photo Gallery

    Rating: M
    Approx Runtime: 75 mins on Blu-ray/72 mins on DVD



    2012 Movie News

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