2019 Movie News Archives
July 31, 2019: Press Release - "The Death and Return of Superman Complete Film Collection"
THE MAN OF STEEL'S GREATEST ADVENTURE ARRIVES AS AN ANIMATED BLOCKBUSTER FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT AND DC
THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN COMPLETE FILM COLLECTION
LIMITED EDITION, NUMBERED GIFT SETCOMING OCTOBER 1, 2019
ON ULTRA HDTM BLU-RAY COMBO PACK AND
BLU-RAYTM COMBO PACK
FEATURING NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN FOOTAGE,
45 MINUTES OF NEW BONUS FEATURES
AND EXCLUSIVE 'STEEL' FIGURINE
The adventure that was initially too big for one animated film now arrives as a comprehensive 166-minute tale - with never-before-seen footage - in The Death and Return of Superman Complete Film Collection Gift Set, a numbered, limited edition release available October 1, 2019 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. An extension of the popular series of DC Universe Movies, the box set of the combined films The Death of Superman & Reign of the Supermen - produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC - includes an exclusive "Steel" figurine plus a bonus disc Superman: Doomsday, and will be available as an Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack ($54.97) and Blu-ray Combo Pack ($44.98 SRP). Order due date is August 27, 2019.
The Death and Return of Superman Complete Film Collection Gift Set Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with HDR and a Blu-ray disc featuring the film; the Blu-ray Combo Pack features the film in hi-definition. The Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Combo Packs both include a digital version of the film, and each gift set will feature 45 minutes of new enhanced content, an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with HDR bonus disc of Superman: Doomsday (first time in 4k) and a dazzling, four-inch figurine of the popular character Steel.
The Death and Return of Superman finds Superman in a fight to the finish when the Man of Steel becomes the only hero who can stand in the way of the monstrous creature Doomsday and his unstoppable rampage. Superman saves the planet, but not himself, leaving Earth's citizens - and his heroic contemporaries - dealing with a world without Superman. The aftermath of Superman's death, and the subsequent disappearance of his body, leads to a new mystery - is Superman still alive? The question is further complicated when four new super-powered individuals - Steel, Cyborg Superman, Superboy and the Eradicator - emerge to proclaim themselves as the ultimate hero. In the end, only one will be able to proclaim himself the world's true Superman.
The Death and Return of Superman completes the quest of Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Animation and DC to craft a faithful animated version of "The Death of Superman," DC's landmark 1992-93 comic phenomenon. Superman: Doomsday, the inaugural film in the DC Universe Movies series, told an abridged version of that comics story, as the film's runtime of 75 minutes allowed for a narrow focus on a core, singular storyline. The 166-minute The Death and Return of Superman restores many of the moments and characters that fans hold dear to their hearts.
The Death and Return of Superman all-star cast matches its epic scope with Jerry O'Connell (Carter, Bravo's Play by Play, Stand by Me), Rebecca Romijn (X-Men, The Librarians) and Rainn Wilson (The Office, The Meg) leading the way as the voices of Superman, Lois Lane and Lex Luthor, respectively. The potent trio is joined by the DC Universe Movies' returning voices of the Justice League: Jason O'Mara (The Man in the High Castle, Terra Nova) as Batman, Rosario Dawson (Sin City, Rent, Daredevil) as Wonder Woman, Shemar Moore (S.W.A.T., Criminal Minds) as Cyborg, Nathan Fillion (Castle, The Rookie) as Green Lantern/Hal Jordan, Matt Lanter (Timeless, 90210) as Aquaman, Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs, Insatiable, Ugly Betty) as The Flash, and Nyambi Nyambi (Mike & Molly, The Good Fight) as Martian Manhunter.
The robust cast also spotlights Cress Williams (Black Lightning) as Steel, Cameron Monaghan (Gotham) as Superboy, Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul) as Hank Henshaw, and Tony Todd (Candyman) as Darkseid. In addition, the cast includes Charles Halford (Constantine) as Bibbo Bibbowski and The Eradicator, Rocky Carroll (NCIS) as Perry White, Toks Olagundoye (Castle) as Cat Grant, Max Mittleman (Justice League Action) as Jimmy Olsen, Paul Eiding (Ben 10: Omniverse) as Jonathan Kent, Jennifer Hale (Green Lantern: The Animated Series) as Martha Kent, Trevor Devall (Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay) as Dabney Donovan & Bruno Mannheim, Erica Luttrell (Salvation) as Mercy, Jonathan Adams (Last Man Standing) as the Mayor, Rick Pasqualone (Mafia II & Mafia III video games) as Turpin, AND Amanda Troop (Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts) as Sawyer.
Producer Sam Liu (Gotham by Gaslight, Teen Titans: The Judas Contract) co-directs The Death of Superman portion of the combined film with Jake Castorena (Justice League Action) from a script by New York Times best-selling author Peter J. Tomasi (Green Lantern: Emerald Knights). Liu produces and directs the film's Reign of the Supermen second-half from a script by Jim Krieg (Batman: Gotham by Gaslight) and Tim Sheridan (Scooby-Doo and the Gourmet Ghost). Amy McKenna (The Death of Superman) is producer, and Alan Burnett (Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay) is co-producer. Executive Producers are Sam Register and James Tucker (Justice League Dark).
"The collected work of The Death and Return of Superman, with its two films and added footage, is truly an epic, authentic animated retelling of 'The Death of Superman' saga, giving fans the complete tale just as they have craved since the inception of the DC Universe Movies," said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing. "The Warner Bros. Animation filmmaking team and the all-star cast have gone far beyond expectations to bring this important Superman story to life."
The Death and Return of Superman Enhanced Content:
Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital
Long Live Superman (Featurette) - Superman is a symbol for hope across the world. Hear the story of how the Man of Tomorrow will always be the hero we need today. Long Live Superman!
The Death of Superman: The Brawl That Topped Them All (Featurette) - Experience the battle between Superman and Doomsday like never before as creators of the iconic comic and the new film explore the nuances of "The Greatest Fight" with the help of a martial arts expert.
Lex Luthor: The Greatest Nemesis (Featurette) - Evil Genius. Archenemy of Superman. Misunderstood hero? This documentary will look at one of the most renowned villains in literature and debate his ethics and motivations throughout his publication history and as the calculated anti-hero of Reign of the Supermen. We'll also explore how Lex Luthor is emblematic of technology without limit, often demonstrating what effect unbridled power, resources, and influence can have on humanity. We'll discuss the affinity for storytellers to associate Lex Luthor and with the field of science as they challenge our morals and integrity with real world issues such as cloning and what can happen if science fiction became science reality.
From the DC Vault: Legion of Superheroes, "Dark Victory: Part 1"
From the DC Vault: Legion of Superheroes, "Dark Victory: Part 2"
From the DC Vault: Superman: The Animated Series, "Heavy Metal"
From the DC Vault: Justice League Unlimited, "Panic in the Sky"
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Pre-order "The Death and Return of Superman: The Complete Film Collection" on Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray combo packs from WBshop.com.
Fans can also own The Death and Return of Superman via purchase from digital retailers beginning October 1, 2019.
2019 Movie News
Listed below are all the Movie News items archived for 2019 organized into various categories:'Justice League vs. The Fatal Five' Animated Movie News:
- January 7, 2019: Voice Cast for “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Announced
- January 20, 2019: Video - First Look at “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five”
- February 5, 2019: Official “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Animated Movie Trailer
- February 7, 2019: “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Cover Art and Release Date
- March 3, 2019: “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Target and Best Buy Variants
- March 21, 2019: World Premiere of “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” at WonderCon 2019
- April 15, 2019: Video Clip from Justice League vs. The Fatal Five
- April 16, 2019: “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Now Available on Blu-ray
- May 2, 2019: “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Fan Ratings - Poll Results
- January 8, 2019: Cast, Filmmakers Announced for World Premiere of “Reign of the Supermen”
- January 9, 2019: Joining Two Animated Films to Create The Death and Life of Superman
- January 15, 2019: “Reign of the Supermen” Available Digitally Today!
- January 18, 2019: New York Premiere of “Reign of the Supermen” Sold Out
- January 26, 2019: Rain Wilson Talks Lex Luthor on “Reign of the Supermen”
- January 29, 2019: Interviews from the New York Premiere of “Reign of the Supermen”
- January 29, 2019: “Reign of the Supermen” Available on 4K/Blu-ray Today!
- February 7, 2019: “Reign of the Supermen” Fan Ratings - Poll Results
- April 20, 2019: “The Death of Superman” Wins Home Media Award
- July 29, 2019: Pre-Order “The Death and Return of Superman: The Complete Film Collection”
- July 31, 2019: Press Release - “The Death and Return of Superman Complete Film Collection”
- July 20, 2019: Warner Bros. Announce “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie
- September 20, 2019: “Superman: Red Son” First Image
- November 6, 2019: New Image From “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie
- December 16, 2019: “Superman: Red Son” Official Trailer
- December 18, 2019: “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie Official Press Release
- December 26, 2019: Will you be buying the “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie? - Poll Results
- January 20, 2019: An Evening with Sarah Douglas
- February 1, 2019: Caitlyn Jenner Reveals She Screen Tested for Superman Role
- February 15, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” 40th Anniversary Soundtrack 3-CD Set
- February 25, 2019: Margot Kidder Remembered at 2019 Academy Awards
- March 6, 2019: 40th Anniversary Screening of “Superman: The Movie” in Melbourne, Australia
- March 13, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” Screening in Phoenix, Arizona Theatres
- May 20, 2019: “Superman II” Reunion Panel from Motor City Comic Con 2019
- May 24, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” Screening in New Zealand
- July 5, 2019: Free Outdoor Screening of “Superman: The Movie”
- August 25, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” Outdoor Screening at Moonlight Movies in Sioux Falls
- August 28, 2019: Free Screening of “Superman: The Movie” at The Canton Palace Theatre
- August 29, 2019: Limited Edition “Superman: The Movie” Alternate Posters Available
- September 4, 2019: Superman V Battle of the Death Star Fan Film
- September 10, 2019: Superman in Concert Announce “Superman: The Movie” Screening Dates
- September 11, 2019: See “Superman: The Movie” in Aurora, IL for One Dollar
- September 14, 2019: Superman v The Death Star: Extended Edition
- September 18, 2019: “Great Scott” Special: The SuperTour
- September 19, 2019: Netflix to Host “Super” Titles Starting Next Month
- October 2, 2018: Tickets Available for “Superman in Concert with The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra”
- October 6, 2019: Hallmark Christopher Reeve as Superman Musical Ornament Now Available
- November 4, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” Archived on Futuristic Glass Disc
- November 26, 2019: Christopher Reeve Superman Cape Listed in Auction
- December 9, 2019: Christopher Reeve “Superman” Tribute Animation
- December 16, 2019: Christopher Reeve Superman Cape Sold at Auction
- January 9, 2019: Rumor - “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie Coming in 2020
- January 10, 2019: Zack Snyder Posts “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” Ultimate Edition Poster
- January 17, 2019: Brandon Routh Attending Smallville Con 2019
- January 25, 2019: Behind-the-Scenes Superman Photo from “Justice League”
- January 29, 2019: Walmart Exclusive “Man of Steel” and “Batman v Superman” LEGO Blu-ray Covers
- January 31, 2019: Warner Bros. Sets Release Date for Super Pets Movie
- February 3, 2019: Henry Cavill Works Out With Superman in New Photo
- February 7, 2019: Will Superman Show Up in “Shazam!” Without Henry Cavill?
- February 13, 2019: Michael B. Jordan Responds to Superman Casting Rumors
- February 15, 2019: Will We See Another Superman Movie Anytime Soon?
- February 27, 2019: Warner Bros. Wants Strong Superman Movie
- March 1, 2019: Zack Snyder Announces “The Director's Cuts” 3-Day Event
- March 3, 2019: Releasing Snyder Cut of “Justice League” is ‘Really Difficult” Says Photographer
- March 3, 2019: Brendan Fraser Talks About Auditioning for Superman
- March 15, 2019: New Photo of Henry Cavill's “Justice League” Shirt Rip
- March 18, 2019: Superman Home Video Releases Nominated for Home Media Awards
- March 25, 2019: Zack Snyder's Original Plans for “Justice League”
- March 28, 2019: Zack Snyder Says “The Snyder Cut” of “Justice League” Exists
- April 1, 2019: Finally Revealed - See Henry Cavill's Superman Mustache
- April 4, 2019: Watch the Complete “Superman: World War” Fan Film Online
- April 8, 2019: Does Superman Appear in the “Shazam!” Movie?
- April 16, 2019: The Flash and Superman Behind-the-Scenes “Justice League” Photo
- May 16, 2019: Warner Bros. Animation Announces “Batman: Hush” Animated Movie
- May 22, 2019: Comparing Superman vs. “Brightburn”
- May 24, 2019: Warner Bros. Pushes “DC Super Pets” Movie Back to 2022
- May 30, Watching the “Brightburn” Movie - Poll Results
- June 1, 2019: Matthew Vaughn's Superman Movie Plans
- June 4, 2019: Infinity Studios Unveils Henry Cavill as Superman “Shirt Rip” Bust
- June 14, 2019: Brendan Fraser Recalls His Superman Audition
- June 30, 2019: Artist Shares Storyboards From “Superman: Flyby”
- July 1, 2019: Behind-the-Scenes Justice League Photo of Henry Cavill as Superman
- July 4, 2019: Jerry Ordway Calls for Blu-ray Release of Snyder Cut of “Justice League”
- July 5, 2019: Christopher McQuarrie Comments on His Superman Movie Pitch
- July 6, 2019: Attend a “Superman Lives” Performance in Manhattan Beach
- July 10, 2019: Henry Cavill Jokes About “Batman v Superman” Fight
- July 11, 2019: Should Henry Cavill Return as Superman? - Poll Results
- July 12, 2019: Helen Slater Attending “Supergirl/Superman: The Movie” Double Feature Screening
- July 15, 2019: DC Announces Dark Multiverse Version of “The Death of Superman”
- July 15, 2019: “Release the Snyder Cut” Advertisements Spotted in San Diego
- July 16, 2019: Dwayne Johnson Says Hollywood is Ready for a Black Superman
- July 22, 2019: Watch “Clark” Short Film
- July 26, 2019: “Avengers: Endgame” Writers Have Ideas for Superman Movie
- August 8, 2019: Warner Bros. Announce “DC 7-Film Collection” on Blu-ray
- August 14, 2018: Interview - Historian Leonard Maltin on the Fleischer Superman Animated Shorts
- September 6, 2019: Behind-the-Scenes Photo of Henry Cavill Superman Stand-In for Shazam
- September 9, 2019: Second Shazam Stunt Double Actor Picture Emerges
- September 9, 2019: Supergirl 35mm Screening with Helen Slater Q and A Session
- October 4, 2019: Harry Lennix Shares Cavill and Hackman Stories
- October 10, 2019: Casting a New Superman - Poll Results
- October 14, 2019: New “Justice League” Image Shows Cavill's Mustache
- November 3, 2019: Fan Film - “Superman: End of an Era”
- November 14, 2019: Worst Superman Movie of All Time - Poll Results
- November 15, 2019: Zack Snyder Shares New Superman Images
- November 17, 2019: “Justice League” Cast Support #ReleaseTheSnyderCut Movement
- November 19, 2019: Henry Cavill is Not Done With Superman
- November 25, 2019: J.J. Abrams Responds to Superman Movie Speculation
- November 26, 2019: No Superman Movie Until 2023?
- December 2, 2019: David Corenswet Wants to Play Superman
- December 3, 2019: Henry Cavill Talks About Snyder Cut and the Future of Superman
- December 4, 2019: Zack Snyder Proves the “Snyder Cut” of “Justice League” Exists
- December 4, 2019: Henry Cavill Says the Door is Open for More Superman Movies
- December 4, 2019: Henry Cavill Talks About Superman on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
- December 5, 2019: Do you want J.J. Abrams involved in a new Superman movie? - Poll Results
- December 12, 2019: Zack Snyder Shares Black Superman “Justice League” Costume Photo
- December 12, 2019: David Corenswet cast as Superman? - Poll Results
- December 20, 2019: The Many Connections Between Superman and Star Wars
- December 21, 2019: New “Justice League” Deleted Scene Photo
- December 26, 2019: Another New “Justice League” Deleted Scene Photo
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