All-Star Superman DVD revealed With digital Comic Bonus; next DCU Animated motion picture eco-friendly Lantern: emerald Knights

Warner house video has complied with up on the All-Star Superman video news that broke last October with an official announcement, including this box art. All-Star Superman is due out February 22, 2011, as the 10th DC world original animated motion picture at a 75-minute running time.

The voice cast will be James Denton (Desperate Housewives) as Superman, Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) as Lois Lane, as well as Anthony LaPaglia (Without a Trace) as Lex Luthor. The story, based on the comic by grant Morrison (Frank Quitely isn’t mentioned), is being promoted as the “beloved, Eisner Award-winning vision of Superman’s heroic final days on Earth.” extra voice casting includes Ed Asner (Up) as Perry White, Frances Conroy (Six Feet Under) as Ma Kent, Matthew gray Gubler (Criminal Minds) as Jimmy Olsen, as well as Linda Cardellini (ER) as Nasty. likewise included in non-specified functions are Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy), Finola Hughes (General Hospital), Alexis Denisof (Angel), Michael Gough (Batman), as well as John DiMaggio (Futurama).

As usual, the film will be offered in three formats: single DVD (suggested retail cost of $19.98), two-disc special edition DVD ($24.98), or Blu-ray combo pack ($24.98, which includes a DVD as well). notice that there’s no cost difference between the two special-edition formats, however the Blu-ray has extra special features, indicating one more death knell for the basic DVD format. special features include:

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“Superman Now” featurette — the story of All-Star Superman: where everything started, as well as what it pertained to be. “In a moment of inspiration, grant Morrison was supplied an chance to revamp the guy of Steel into something modern, something a lot more appropriate for today’s audience.”

Blu-ray only: “Incubating the Idea” featurette, a conversation with grant Morrison

Blu-ray only: Audio commentary by grant Morrison as well as Bruce Timm

Two perk animated TV episodes chosen by Bruce Timm

Blu-ray only: All-Star Superman digital comic book

Digital copy of the function film

I’m extremely curious about that digital comic bonus. Is it an issue? The whole 12-issue series run? as well as what type of precedent does it set? Can it be checked out on-screen, or like the digital motion picture copy, is it meant to be downloaded to a handheld device? Is it a method to drive clients toward DC’s digital comics app as well as convert new readers? If so, that’s a truly appealing cross-promotion I’d like to see a lot more of.

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