Warner Bros. Home
Entertainment
invades New York
Comic Con
with Seven
Super-Powered Panels/Premieres
Presentations
include Justice League: War,
Superman 75th Anniversary, Batman: Arkham
Origins,
Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics premiere,
two Warner
Archive Collection spotlights PLUS
Special Friday
Night Paley Center event featuring Batman:
The Brave and the Bold
Jason O’Mara, Diedrich Bader, John DiMaggio,
Bruce Timm & Molly Quinn added to WBHE panels
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings a fanboy buffet of super
hero-inspired presentations to New York Comic Con this week, October 10-13,
with the spotlight covering several exciting upcoming releases: the
highly-anticipated animated film, Justice League: War; a star-studded
salute to Superman’s 75th Anniversary, including the premiere
of a Zack Snyder/Bruce Timm-produced animated short; the World Premiere of an
all-new documentary, Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics;
new revelations from Batman: Arkham Origins, the next
installment in the blockbuster videogame franchise; insightful Warner
Archive Collection panels on both Alex Toth and classic, yet forgotten
TV super heroes; and Warner Archive Collection’s special Friday night panel
featuring Batman: The Brave and the Bold at The Paley Center for Media.
The chronological schedule for Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s seven panels,
and two associated autograph sessions, is as follows:
Thursday,
October 10
5:00-6:30pm
Room 1A06
World Premiere of “Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics”
Behind every great super hero is an even greater rogues gallery, and
that’s where the spotlight lands in the all-new documentary, “Necessary Evil:
Super-Villains of DC Comics.” From the Joker and Deathstroke to Lex Luthor and
Darkseid, the film investigates the inner-workings of the most nefarious
collection of baddies in comics history. Join Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
and DC Entertainment for the World Premiere of this compelling film, which is
narrated by everyone’s favorite villain, Christopher
Lee (The Lord of the Rings & Star Wars films). “Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics” will be
distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on October 25, 2013.
Friday,
October 11
Noon-1:00pm
“Justice League: War” Autograph session
James Tucker,
Jay Oliva, Andrea Romano (possible surprise guests)
Autograph
area – Table 2
Friday,
October 11
2:45-3:45pm
Theater 1D
First Look – “Justice League: War”
Be among the
first to witness an extended look at “Justice League: War,” the latest addition
to the popular line of DCU animated films. As an exclusive NYCC presentation,
fans will be treated to full clips and lively discussion – courtesy of the new
voice of Batman, Jason O’Mara (Terra Nova, Vegas, Life on Mars), producer
James Tucker (Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox), director Jay Oliva (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Man of Steel), 8-time Emmy Award
winning dialogue director Andrea Romano
and some surprise guests from the all-star cast. Moderator Gary Miereanu will be handing out some unique prizes for a few
lucky fans, and dropping a few intriguing tidbits about future DCU releases.
Starring the voices of O’Mara, Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs), Alan Tudyk (Serenity,
Firefly, Suburgatory), Michelle Monaghan (Mission Impossible III, The Bourne Supremacy), Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds) and Sean Astin (LOTR films), “Justice League: War” will be released by
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment in early 2014.
Friday,
October 11
7:00-8:30pm
The Paley
Center for Media (25 West 52nd Street)
Warner Archive, Paley Center for Media
celebrate New York Comic Con with “Batman: The Brave and the Bold” event
Warner
Archive and The Paley Center for Media, in conjunction with New York Comic Con,
present an evening of “Batman: The Brave and the Bold” on Friday, October 11 at
7:00pm. Join the voices of Batman and Aquaman, respectively, Diedrich Bader (Office Space, The Drew Carey Show) and John DiMaggio (Futurama,
Adventure Time), producer James
Tucker, 8-time Emmy Award winning dialogue director Andrea Romano, Warner Archive podcasters Matt Patterson & DW
Ferranti, and moderator Gary
Miereanu as they take an in-depth look at the popular Warner Bros.
Animation series – in anticipation of its Warner Archive Blu-ray release in
early November. Limited tickets are available to fans via a special lottery –
send an email to BatmanBATB@gmail.com
with body copy listing ONLY your name & email address to enter for tickets.
Saturday,
October 12
12:30-1:30pm
Theater 1D
Superman 75th Celebration
As the most recognizable superhero in the world, Superman has flown high
in film, TV, radio, animation, video games and, of course, comics for 75
glorious years. Join a star-studded panel covering the gamut of Supes’
incarnations as they discuss the beloved character’s many personifications,
impressive history, and ongoing relevance within society and entertainment. You
won’t want to miss the World Premiere of a special 75th Anniversary
animated short created by “Man of Steel” director Zack Snyder and
“Superman: The Animated Series” producer Bruce Timm (who will be on-hand
to present the short). Award-winning writer Scott Snyder, DC Comics
Co-Publisher Dan Didio, comics icon Paul Levitz and Mike
Carlin, Creative
Director/Animation, DC Entertainment
will anchor the panel alongside stars of film and television, including
“Castle” star Molly Quinn, the voice of Supergirl. As a perfect
complement to the panel, make sure you tour the special “Superman 75” costume
exhibit on display as part of the DC Booth all weekend at NYCC.
Saturday,
October 12
5:30-6:30pm
Room 1A03
Hanna-Barbera and the Designs of Alex
Toth
What do Space
Ghost, The Herculoids, The Mighty Mightor, Shazzan and Thundarr all have in
common? Besides being classic Hanna-Barbera Saturday morning cartoons, they all
feature unforgettable character designs by the legendary Alex Toth. Join
longtime comics writer/editor/educator Danny
Fingeroth and all-knowing, fan-favorite Warner Archive Podcast hosts Matt Patterson and DW Ferranti for a salute to this animation sensation and his iconic
influence on Saturday mornings.
Saturday,
October 12
7:45-8:45pm
Theater 1E
“Batman: Arkham Origins”
Witness the
next installment in the blockbuster videogame franchise. Developed by WB Games
Montréal, “Batman™: Arkham Origins” features an expanded Gotham City and
introduces an original prequel storyline set several years before the events of
Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. Taking place
before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals, the game showcases a
young and unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career
and sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight. Don’t miss the lively
panel discussion between WB Games Montréal Creative Director Eric Holmes and actors Roger Craig Smith (Resident Evil) and Troy
Baker (Bioshock Infinite, The Last of
Us), the voices of Batman and The Joker, respectively, moderator Lucas Siegel and other surprise guests.
Be on the look out for new NYCC-exclusive reveals! “Batman: Arkham Origins”
will be released worldwide on October 25, 2013.
Sunday,
October 13
Noon-1:00pm
Warner Archive Collection: Almost
Forgotten Heroes – Autograph session
Jerry Ordway,
signing special “Shazam” poster
Autograph
area – Table 2
Sunday,
October 13
1:30-2:30pm
Room 1A10
Warner Archive presents “Almost Forgotten
TV Heroes”
Did you know
there were two TV Wonder Women BEFORE Linda Carter's turn beneath the tiara? Or
that none other than Ed MacMahon roasted members of the Justice League - on
prime time TV? With Smallville’s triumphant 10-season run still fresh in our
memories, and a certain Man of Steel soaring high in the cinema, Warner Archive
think it’s worth a look at some lesser known super-shows. Join renowned
writer/artist Jerry Ordway and Mike Carlin, Creative
Director/Animation, DC Entertainment alongside the ever-informed, fan-centric
Warner Archive Podcast hosts Matt
Patterson and DW Ferranti and
moderator Gary Miereanu as they take
a look at the syndicated “Adventures of Superboy” (from the producers of
“Superman: The Motion Picture” and featured scripts from some of comicdom’s
most noted scribes), Cathy Lee Crosby's superspy version of Princess Diana,
Hanna-Barbera's notorious live-action primetime “Superfriends: Legends of the
Super Heroes” and clips from some choice “super” pilots.
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