BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS PART ONE 1ST CLIP

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 is the first in a two-part direct-to-video animated adaptation of the 1986 story of the same name that was written by Frank Miller. The film is being produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, and Warner Home Video. It will premiere in New York on September 20th, 2012, and in L.A. on September 24th, and will be available to the public to purchase on September 25th, 2012.

In the bleak and ominous future of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1, it’s been a decade since Bruce Wayne hung up his cape, following most of the other superheroes who had been forced into retirement. Facing the downside of middle age, a restless Bruce Wayne pacifies his frustration with racecars and liquor – but the Bat still beckons as he watches his city fall prey to gangs of barbaric criminals known as The Mutants.

The return of Harvey Dent as Two-Face finally prompts Wayne to once again don the Dark Knight’s cowl, and his dramatic capture of the villain returns him to crime-fighting – simultaneously making him the target of law enforcement and the new hope for a desolate Gotham City. Particularly inspired is a teenage girl named Carrie, who adopts the persona of Robin and ultimately saves Batman from a brutal attack by the Mutant leader. Armed with a new sidekick, and re-energized with a definitive purpose, the Dark Knight returns to protect Gotham from foes new … and old.

The Blu-ray combo pack of the film will have over 2 hours of bonus content including:

• Standard and high definition versions of the feature film
• UltraViolet™
• Sneak Peak at Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2, the next DC Universe Animated Original Movie
• Featurette – “Her Name is Carrie … Her Role is Robin” – An all-new featurette. Experience the role of Robin, through the eyes of a female warrior.
• Featurette – “Batman and Me: The Bob Kane Story” – A documentary comprehensively chronicling the remarkable life of the creator of Batman.
• Two bonus episodes from Batman: The Animated Series handpicked by producer Alan Burnett: Two-Face, Parts 1 and 2
• Digital Comic – “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns” (digital comic with cover art and three full comic pages)


Source: Batman Wikia.com / Superhero Hype

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COMIC-CON 2011: BEN MCKENZIE TALKS BATMAN: YEAR ONE

Source: Collider

In Batman: Year One, Ben McKenzie takes on the iconic role of Bruce Wayne/Batman during his first year of “service” to Gotham. While doing press for the film at Comic-Con, I had a chance to participate in a small roundtable with the Southland actor who seemed genuinely grateful for the opportunity to voice the character in the animated adaptation of Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s classic tale.

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COMIC-CON 2011: BATMAN: YEAR ONE COVERAGE AND PANEL

Source: UGO
By: Jordan Hoffman

Batman: Year One premiered for 4500 eager fans at San Diego Comic-Con last night and I believe every single one of them came away with their expectations met or exceeded.   My only beef is that it really should be called Gordon: Year One.  But that's something I should discuss with Frank Miller, not the team of Bruce Timm, Sam Liu, Lauren Montgomery and Andrea Romano - a group of filmmakers who are absolutely unstoppable right now.

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Source: Dailymotion

An adaptation of Frank Miller's story "Batman: Year One" from 1987 in the main Batman title, featured in Issue # 404 - 407. It Will be co-directed by Sam Liu and Lauren Montgomery. Actor Benjamin McKenzie Has Been cast as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Bryan Cranston WAS cast as James Gordon, Eliza Dushku as Catwoman and Katee Sackhoff as Sarah Essen. On June 7th, 2011 at sneak peek of the film WAS put online. Also have CONFIRMED It Been That There Will Be a short-film Catwoman starring attached to the picture, howeve it is not Known whether it Will Be an original or an adaptation of short one of Catwoman's just comics.

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