Series News
News on DC Universe Direct to Video Movies, DC Animated Series, DC Animated Shortfrom Series and related topics will be posted as well as information on new releases of past series. In most cases a link will accompany each headline back to the original article. News on the DCAU originates from animation and comic book related news sites, personal staff forums, blogs, or comic book conventions. Fans beware, in some cases, false news does get spread among the Internet.
Need to find older news or update information? Check out the Archives. For shows, shorts or movies that are no longer in active production such as Young Justice, all of the news about it is only located in the Young Justice section and not this news page. Also to note, for this news page, on the 15th and end of each month, I do delete older news if it has been revealed. For instance, if a May 5 news item reveals a new voice actor and role and the episode he actor guest stars in airs on May 10 then I will delete it on May 15 and the news item will only be on the show's news page and not this main news page.
Classic Animation News
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July 16, 2021: Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #5 releases on October 5. Rick Burchett takes over as the artist. Regular cover by Jamal Campbell and card stock variant cover by Juni Ba. Former mayor Emerson Mayfield comes out of retirement and returns to Gotham City but Batman is leery of his plans because of run-ins in his early years. CBR Article
August 10, 2021: Superman: The Animated Series Series Blu-ray will release on October 12, 2021 on both Blu-ray and digital. It includes all 54 episodes fully remastered, bonus features from past DVD releases, and an new featurette "Superman: Timeless Icon" with producers Bruce Timm and Paul Dini, director Dan Riba, writer Bob Goodman, casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano, and actors Tim Daly & Clancy Brown. MSRP is $69.99, languages include English, Spanish, and French, and English subtitles. WF Article
August 13, 2021: Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #6 releases on November 2. Regular cover by Jorge Fornes and card stock variant cover by Yanick Paquette. Meyfield's influence grows as the campaign picks up speed, Batgirl infiltrates the campaign, and all clues point to Arkham Asylum as the source of his newfound charm. CBR Article
August 13, 2021: Justice League Infinity #5 releases on November 2. Regular cover by Meghan Hetrick. The Freedom Fighters, Superman, and Superman-D storm Savage's stronghold but discover some secrets. CBR Article
August 13, 2021: Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #7 releases on December 7. Regular cover by Christian Ward and card stock variant cover by W. Scott Forbes. Barbara Gordon is put in the center of a politic scandal, Batman, Robin, and Nightwing race to break Mayfield's hypnotic hold before the polls close, and will face all of the city's costumed criminals at Arkham Asylum. CBR Article
August 13, 2021: Justice League Infinity #6 releases on December 7. Regular cover by James Stokoe. Two Justice Leagues arrive at the Mirrored Room, the nexus of all realities, but in the ruins of the shattered mirrors is a "far cry" from Amazo. CBR Article
August 16, 2021: W. Scott Forbes posts his variant cover for Batman: The Adventures Continue Issue #7. Forbes sneaked his cat into the cover. W. Scott Forbes Tweet
August 17, 2021: Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II trade paperback slated for June 2022. World's Finest Tweet
September 3, 2021: 4 page preview for Justice League Infinity #3 posted. WF Tweet
September 3, 2021: WIPs of page 3 from Justice League Infinity #3 posted. Ethen Beavers instagram
September 6, 2021: Monica Kubina teases four panels in color from Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #4. Monica Kubina instagram
September 8, 2021: Cover for Justice League Infinity #4 released. DC Nation Tweet
September 8, 2021: J.M. DeMatteis suggested James Tucker to do the Justice League Infinity #4 cover. James Tucker Tweet
September 10, 2021: WIPs of page 2 from Justice League Infinity #2 posted. Ethen Beavers instagram
September 10, 2021: Monica Kubina teases three panels in color from Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #5. Monica Kubina instagram
September 10, 2021: Three page preview for Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #4 posted. AIPT Comics Article
September 12, 2021: WIPs of page 20 from Justice League Infinity #3 posted. Ethen Beavers instagram
September 14, 2021: Monica Kubina teases a panel from Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II of a GCPD car. Monica Kubina instagram
September 15, 2021: Monica Kubina reveals 2 more pages from Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #4. Monica Kubina Tweet
September 15, 2021: Jordan Gibson confirms a goon in Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #4 is not the Guru from The New Batman Adventures "Never Fear" but in hindsight thinks he inspired the design. Jordan Gibson Tweet
September 16, 2021: Jordan Gibson confirms a second goon in Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #4 is Mason from the Batman: The Animated Series episode "It's Never Too Late". Jordan Gibson Tweet
September 17, 2021: Justice League Infinity #7 releases on January 4, 2022. Regular cover is by Riley Rossmo. The entity released from the Mirrored Room seeks to erase the Multiverse and all of existence but John Stewart manages to save several heroes in a construct bubble to form a last ditch plan. CBR Article
September 18, 2021: Paul Dini teased an image of Batgirl and Robin from Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #5. Paul Dini Tweet
September 18, 2021: Jordan Gibson posts four uncolored images from Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #4. Jordan Gibson Tweet
September 20, 2021: Jordan Gibson confirms Renee Montoya's girlfriend appears in Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #4 and is a new character he designed. Jordan Gibson Tweet
September 23, 2021: Superman: The Animated Series Blu-ray set delayed a week to October 26. Gary Miereanu Tweet
October 1, 2021: 4 page from Justice League Infinity #4. WF Tweet
October 1, 2021: 4 page preview of Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #5. WF Tweet
October 1, 2021: Monica Kubina teases a page from Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #5. Monica Kubina instagram
October 3, 2021: Jordan Gibson corrects himself a second goon in Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #4 is Beechum from the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Paging The Crime Doctor". Jordan Gibson Tweet
October 3, 2021: Jordan Gibson posts designs for The Muscle from Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #4. He was given a couple of different approaches by the cover artist and decided Muscle would use each based on the task like at the start he's in a frog suit for the boat scene. In the original design, Muscle could pull up the bottom part of his mask to cover up his face. Gibson wanted to make it feel more like The New Batman Adventures and streamlined the design. He used Mad Stan has a base for Muscle's proportions then beefed him up to Batman's to make him more intimidating. Jordan Gibson Tweet
October 5, 2021: Live interview with J.M. DeMatteis. DeMatteis already has ideas for a Justice League Infinity Season II that brings it back to Earth. wordballoon YouTube, 29:37 min. mark
October 5, 2021: Monica Kubina finishes work on Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #6 and posts a teaser of Batman and Batgirl. Monica Kubina instagram
October 6, 2021: Cover for Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #6 revealed. Jorge Fornes Tweet
October 15, 2021: Justice League Infinity #7 cover revealed. CBR Article
October 15, 2021: Christian Ward posts cover for Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II Issue #7. Christian Ward Tweet
October 22, 2021: 4 stills for Superman: The Animated Series Complete Set posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
October 27, 2021: Cover and 3 page previews for Justice League Infinity #5. World's Finest Tweet
October 27, 2021: Covers and 3 page preview for Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #6. World's Finest Tweet
October 27, 2021: Monica Kubina posts 2 teases from Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #6. Monica Kubina Tweet
November 1, 2021: Andrea Romano looks back on Superman: The Animated Series and hints George Newbern voiced a bad guy in the first season. Fanboy Nation Anchor FM
November 4, 2021: The Robin and Mr. Freeze in "One Snowy Night" in the upcoming 'Tis The Season To Be Freezin' anthology comic will be a Batman: The Adventures Continue holiday story. It is written by Alan Burnett and Paul Dini, art by Jordan Gibson, colors by Monica Kubina, and letters from Josh Reed. Cover by David Nakayama and Variant Cover by Pop Mhan. Andrew Marino Tweet
November 10, 2021: Interview with Nick Filardi for Justice League Infinity and his career. Filardi is currently working on Issue #7. It started as a digital first series to be collected later but by the time he started working on #4, DC decided to do a digital/print release. He colors the digital and print versions differently because of color choices and cites characters like Green Lantern. He does get notes back from the creative team. Shortbox Podcast Episode 341, 00:04:50 and 1:03:09 marks
November 10, 2021: Interview with Tim Daly, Dana Delany, Clancy Brown, and Andrea Romano about Superman: The Animated Series. DC Blog
November 10, 2021: Monica Kubina posts a tease of a colored panel of Robin pulling on Mr. Freeze's arm in "One Snowy Night". Monica Kubina instagram
November 10, 2021: Jordan Gibson posts an uncolored tease of Robin finding Mr. Freeze in "One Snowy Night". Jordan Gibson Tweet
November 10, 2021: Jordan Gibson posts a prelim of Tim Drake he did right after he read the "One Snowy Night" script. Jordan Gibson Tweet
November 11, 2021: Monica Kubina posts a tease of a colored panel of Mr. Freeze "One Snowy Night". Monica Kubina instagram
November 16, 2021: The Batman: The Complete Series Blu-ray includes all 65 episodes and releases on February 1, 2022 on Blu-ray and Digital for $69.99. There will be a new featurette The Dark Knight Dynasty Continues is about Batman and his allies. WF Article
November 30, 2021: Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #7 has been delayed a week to December 14. World's Finest Tweet
November 30, 2021: Cover for Justice League Infinity #6 by James Stokoe revealed. World's Finest Tweet
December 3, 2021: 8 page preview for Justice League Infinity #6 released. Comic Book Dispatch Article
DC Collectibles News
October 2, 2019: First look at next Batman: The Adventures Continue collections release, The Batman Who Laughs. Scheduled for October 2020. Talon, Hush, and Thomas Wayne as Batman are also next. Toy News International Post
October 3, 2019: First look at art for upcoming Batman: The Adventures Continue collections release, Vampire Batman, Talon, Hush, and Thomas Wayne as Batman. Vampire Batman releases at same time as Batman Who Laughs. Newsarama Article
February 14, 2020: Batman Who Laughs and Vampire Batman release in October 2020 along with TNBA Batman and BTAS Catwoman figures. CBR Article
February 21, 2020: Paul Harding posts a new look at Flashpoint Batman figure. Paul Harding Tweet
February 23, 2020: Photos of DC Collectibles figures at Toy Fair, including most of the Batman: The Adventures Continue line. Thomas Wayne Batman set for Spring 2021 release. Also revealed were Talon, Robin/Tim Drake, TNBA Batgirl, and a metallic variant of Christmas With The Joker. Toy Fair Article
February 24, 2020: Paul Harding posts a tease of Talon figure. Paul Harding Tweet
March 11, 2020: A red variant of Azrael will release at some points. Jim Fletcher hints at Superman figures. DC Daily Episode 270
March 13, 2020: The metallic paint deco Christmas with the Joker figure is set to release in November. It was sculpted by Irene Matar. It is limited to 5,000 pieces and individually numbered. It measures approximately 7.57" tall. MSRP is $30. CBR Article
August 5, 2020: Paul Harding posts photo of 3D printed prototype for The Batman Who Laughs figure. Paul Harding instagram
October 3, 2020: Paul Harding confirms Vampire Batman, Talon, Flashpoint Batman and The Batman Who Laughs figures are in production limbo. Paul Harding Tweet
January 5, 2021: Ty Templeton posts turns for unused Vampire Bruce design intended to accompany the Vampire Batman figure release. Ty Templeton instagram
January 5, 2021: Ty Templeton posts turns for unused Vampire Bruce design without cape. Ty Templeton instagram
January 18, 2021: Ty Templeton posts turns for early early versions of unused Vampire Bruce design with wings and a hunchback. Ty Templeton instagram
January 18, 2021: Ty Templeton posts early version of unused Vampire Bruce's 4 stage transformation. Ty Templeton instagram
January 18, 2021: Ty Templeton posts weapon and goblet designs for unused Vampire Bruce. Ty Templeton instagram
The Unidentified Projects News
August 10, 2021: Reportedly Warner Bros. is contemplating a Nightwing animated series with Loren Lester and Bruce Timm. Fandom Spotlite YouTube 34:58 mark
September 30, 2021: Jim Krieg hints are reunited with Giancarlo Volpe for a very small secret project. Hall of Justice Episode 253 15:20 mark
DC Universe News
May 16, 2020: Interview with Sam Liu. Liu confirms he is finishing up on directing another movie with Bruce Timm. It may not release for awhile, maybe 2021. Comic Book Central Interview
August 21, 2020: Superman: Man of Tomorrow is not the start of a new continuity. CBR Article
August 23, 2020: 2021 slate is Batman: Soul of the Dragon, Justice Society: World War II, Batman: The Long Halloween Part One, and Batman: The Long Halloween Part Two. IGN Article
September 2, 2020: Butch Lukic refers to Jon Suzuki as his main designer. He also revealed he's testing the new art style out on one or two other films in a different variation. If Man of Tomorrow does well and gets a greenlight for a sequel, Lukic estimates we would see it in 3 to 5 years but it was basically discussed as a standalone and wait to see how it does. Comics Beat Article
September 25, 2020: J.M. DeMatteis reveals he recently got a call about potentially writing another animated movie from Warner Bros but it's not a done deal yet. Meanwhile Back on the Podcast Ep. 55, 1:49:20-1:49:25
December 6, 2020: Bruce Timm, Jeremy Adams, and James Tucker swapped emails and came up with a lot more 70s ideas and they have a sequel in mind that would be even more 70s. CCXP Day 3 Panel, before 6:15:56 mark
February 2, 2021: Sam Liu confirms he is currently working on a movie. Sam Liu Tweet
February 21, 2021: Interview with Sam Liu. Liu is helping out on projects and ramping up to solo produce something. The Sarah O'Connell Show YouTube, 54 min mark
March 27, 2021: Butch Lukic and the producers had to initially pitch seven or eight story ideas to DC to show where they were going to take the movie line. Justice Society: World War II was one of them. Comic Con YouTube, 3:44-4:26
April 7, 2021: John Semper Jr. reveals he co-wrote an upcoming animated movie currently in production and due to come out sometime in 2022. Spider-Man: The Animated Series Facebook Post
August 18, 2021: Gary Miereanu confirms the DC Animated Movie branding is a separate banner from DC Universe. Gary Miereanu Tweet
August 20, 2021: Reportedly a 10th anniversary commemorative 4K/Blu-ray edition of Batman: Year One will release on November 9. Dawn of the Discs Tweet
September 12, 2021: Sam Liu reveals he's finishing up pre-production on a movie. Sam Liu Tweet
September 13, 2021: Batman: Year One Commemorative Edition confirmed for November 9 release. Will include a new featurette "Reinventing Gordon" and will be previewed at DC FanDome in October. MSRP is $33.99. WF Article
September 30, 2021: Jeremy Adams hints he has more projects coming out in 2022. Robert Willing YouTube, 27:40 mark
October 16, 2021: 2022 releases for DC Universe are Green Lantern: Beware My Power and Battle of the Super Sons. Comic Book Article
October 28, 2021: Back cover of Batman: Year One Commemorative Edition revealed. WF Tweet
November 19, 2021: Kevin Riepl starts work on a new DC animated project. Kevin Riepl Tweet
December 1, 2021: Allegedly, there is an animated trilogy in development adapting Crisis on Infinite Earths to be announced officially in 2022 and released in 2023 and 2024. All DC animated universes are expected to be a part of it. Matias Lertora Tweet
December 2, 2021: Interview with Ernie Altbacker. Hall of Justice podcast Episode 261
DC Showcase News
January 24, 2019: Brandon Vietti has a project in the works. Reddit Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti AMA
May 7, 2019: Five new DC Showcase shorts will release over 2019-2020. They will feature Sgt. Rock, Death, Phantom Stranger, Adam Strange, and Batman: Death In The Family. Still of Rock included. Death In The Family will be a long-form animated short anchoring a compilation set releasing in late 2020. Each short opens with a new, live-action branding sequence with easter eggs. Sgt. Rock is executive produced and directed by Bruce Timm and a script by Louise Simonson & Walter Simonson and Tim Sheridan. Battle-weary Sgt. Rock thought he saw everything that World War II can dish out. But he is in for the surprise of his life when he is assigned to lead a company consisting of legendary monsters into battle against an unstoppable platoon of Nazi zombies. Voice cast is Karl Urban as Sgt. Rock, Keith Ferguson, William Salyers and Audrey Wasilewski. Adam Strange is produced and directed by Butch Lukic, story by Lukic, and written by J.M. DeMatteis. On a rugged asteroid mining colony, few of the toiling workers are aware that their town drunk was ever anything but an interplanetary derelict. But when the miners open a fissure into the home of a horde of deadly alien insects, his true identity is exposed. He is space adventurer Adam Strange, whose heroic backstory is played out in flashbacks as he struggles to save the very people who have scorned him for so long. Voice cast is Charlie Weber as Adam Strange, Roger R. Cross, Kimberly Brooks, Ray Chase and Fred Tatasciore. Inspired by Neil Gaiman's "The Sandman," Death is produced and directed by Sam Liu and written by J.M. DeMatteis . Vincent, an artist with unresolved inner demons, meets a mysterious girl who helps him come to terms with his creative legacy... and eventual death. Voice cast includes Leonardo Nam as Vincent, Jamie Chung as Death, Darin De Paul, Keith Szarabajka and Kari Wahlgren. The Phantom Stranger is executive produced and directed by Bruce Timm and is written by Ernie Altbacker. Set in the 1970s, the short follows young adult Jess as she joins her friends at a party in a dilapidated mansion hosted by the mysterious Seth. When odd things begin to happen to Jess and her friends, the Phantom Stranger intervenes to save her from a dreary fate. Voice cast is Peter Serafinowicz as The Phantom Stranger, Michael Rosenbaum as Seth, Natalie Lander, Grey Griffin and Roger Craig Smith. All five new DC Showcase shorts include Jim Krieg as co-producer, Amy McKenna as producer, and Sam Register as executive producer. WF Article
May 7, 2019: While every producer directed their own short, everything else, for a majority of the production, was done overseas. Sam Liu Tweet
May 7, 2019: Sgt. Rock will be in the Batman: Hush release. WF Tweet
May 7, 2019: Initial boards, design, and color with notes and revisions were from the WBA crew. Overseas animated. WBA crew did the post production. Sam Liu Tweet
May 12, 2019: Dynamic Music Partners will compose for two of the shorts. Lolita Ritmanis Tweet
July 19, 2019: Shorts will be included with the 2020 movies. DC Blog
August 13, 2019: Sam Liu revealed after an elevator chat with Greg Weisman, he was convinced to try and cast Zehra Fazal as Death but he heard Jaime Chung accepted the role a few hours later. Sam Liu Tweet
September 20, 2019: Production on Death neared completion around March 26. Sam Liu Tweet
September 30, 2019: The last name of the character in the Death short is a nod to the writer of the Cybrid comic. Sam Liu Tweet
October 27, 2019: Jae Lee's initial character designs were used in the end credits for the Death short. Sam Liu Tweet
November 1, 2019: Neil Gaiman was supposed to have been consulted on the story for the Death short but there was a breakdown in communication somewhere and he never got the message. After a few weeks of no response, Sam Liu starting thinking of story and moved forward with production. Sam Liu Tweet
December 18, 2019: Phantom Stranger is paired with the Superman: Red Son release. WF Article
December 24, 2019: Two stills from Phantom Stranger released. WF Tweet
December 24, 2019: Vinton Heuck story boarded on Phantom Stranger. Vinton Heuck Tweet
March 4, 2020: Adam Strange is paired with the Justice League: Apokolips War release. WF Article
March 12, 2020: Bruce Timm, right off the bat, knew how he wanted the Phantom Stranger short to look and feel. Digital eMation confirmed to the overseas animator and also did first pass storyboards. Timm did corrections on storyboards himself. Matthew Mahoney Tweet
March 18, 2020: Dee Dee, Violet, Harry, and Ted matched to their correct designs in Phantom Stranger. Ernie Altbacker and Matthew Mahoney Tweets
March 26, 2020: Bruce Timm wanted to evoke a "Late 60s" vibe and aimed for 1969 for the setting of the short. In preparation for breaking the story with Ernie Altbacker and Jim Krieg, he re-read Phantom Stranger comics and happened to notice the first issue of the second series was published in 1969. Everything clicked after that. Woodstock, The Manson Family, the Generation Gap, the first Led Zeppelin album, the first Alice Cooper album, Flower Power, the first issue of Vampirella, "Turn on, tune in, drop out" Psychedelics phrase, the first season of Scooby Doo, and the first season of The Brady Bunch got mashed up. At his first record, Peter Serafinowicz said, "So I'm gonna do this with my own accent, right?" and the British accent worked with Phantom Stranger. Michael Rosenbaum asked Timm want he wanted for the Seth character. Timm described Seth as a cross between Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin and Jim Morrison of The Doors with David Cassidy's hair. Rosenbaum recalled Morrison's "I am the Lizard King - I can do anything..." Animesuperhero Bruce Timm post
April 14, 2020: Shane Glines posts digital clean up of Bruce Timm's Marcie design. Shane Glines Tweets
April 14, 2020: Shane Glines posts digital clean up of Bruce Timm's Dee Dee design. Shane Glines Tweets
April 14, 2020: Shane Glines posts digital clean up of Bruce Timm's Phantom Stranger design. Shane Glines Tweets
May 21, 2020: J.M. DeMatteis reveals in his Adam Strange script, Adam was on the colony for 8 to 9 years. J.M. DeMatteis Tweet
May 23, 2020: Brandon Vietti is involved with Death In The Family short. Gary Miereanu Tweet
July 28, 2020: 1:50 trailer for Batman: Death in the Family released. It will release on Blu-ray and Digital HD in Fall 2020. It is essentially a prequel to Batman: Under The Red Hood. Bruce Greenwood will reprise Batman role, Vincent Martella as Jason Todd, and John DiMaggio as Joker. New cast includes Zehra Fazal as Talia al Ghul and Gary Cole as Two-Face and Commissioner Gordon. It is interactive short film with multiple branching story paths where viewers will be presented with choices at pivotal moments in the story, allowing them to decide whether Jason lives or dies and determining the course of Jason's life. Sgt. Rock, Death, Adam Strange, and The Phantom Stranger shorts will be included in the release. IGN Article
July 29, 2020: Sam Liu story boarded on Batman: Death in the Family. Sam Liu Tweet
July 29, 2020: Vinton Heuck story boarded on Batman: Death in the Family. Vinton Heuck Tweet
July 30, 2020: Batman: Death In the Family releases on October 13, 2020 on Blu-ray for $24.98 and Digital for $19.99. The digital version will be an extended length short in a non-interactive format called Under the Red Hood: Reloaded that is a pre-assembled version of the story. The Blu-ray has approximately five extra minutes not in the digital version. It is produced, directed, and written by Brandon Vietti. There will be lots of easter eggs. The Blu-ray special feature is a commentary track for every short including one for the Under the Red Hood: Reloaded linear version of Death in The Family. The digital's special feature is just the non-interactive versions of the movie: Jason Todd's Rebellion, Robin's Revenge, and Red Hood's Reckoning. Languages and subtitles are English, Spanish, and French. Run time is 96 minutes (151 including the interactive storylines). Rated R for strong bloody images and some drug material. WF Article
August 14, 2020: There will be a 30 minute Batman: Death In The Family panel at DC FanDome in Watchverse on August 22 at 8:45 pm PST with Brandon Vietti, Vincent Martella, and John DiMaggio. TV Line Article
September 12, 2020: 57 second clip of Batman: Death in the Family opening credits released. IGN YouTube
September 12, 2020: Summary of FanDome's Batman: Death in the Family panel. SyWy Wire Article
September 21, 2020: Back cover for Batman: Death in the Family revealed. WF Tweet
September 22, 2020: Batman: Death In The Family will have a panel at New York Comic Con's virtual event on October 10 at 1:15 PT/4:15 ET with Brandon Vietti, Bruce Greenwood, Vincent Martella, and Zehra Fazal, moderated by Tiffany Smith. WF Article
September 25, 2020: Still of Batman pursuing Red Hood in Batman: Death in the Family posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
September 29, 2020: 1:37 clip from Batman: Death in the Family featuring hUSH posted. IGN YouTube
September 30, 2020: 1:02 clip of Batman: Death in the Family opening credits rereleased. WBHE YouTube
October 1, 2020: Interview with Brandon Vietti about Batman: Death in the Family. Hall of Justice podcast
October 5, 2020: John DiMaggio comments on reprising Joker for Batman: Death in the Family. CBR Article
October 5, 2020: Interview with Zehra Fazal about Batman: Death in the Family. CBR Article
October 5, 2020: 1:21 clip for Batman: Death in the Family released. DC YouTube
October 6, 2020: Interview with Brandon Vietti about Batman: Death in the Family. CBR Article
October 7, 2020: 49 second "Don't Go After Joker Alone" clip released. DC YouTube
October 7, 2020: 23 second "Jason Todd reveals what terrifies Batman" clip released. CBR YouTube
October 7, 2020: 46 second "Red Hood vs Joker" clip released. SyFy Wire YouTube
October 8, 2020: Interview with Vincent Martella and Zahra Fazal for Batman: Death in the Family. Hall of Justice ep. 203
October 9, 2020: Interview with Vincent Martella for Batman: Death in the Family. CBR Article
October 10, 2020: 32 second "Red Hood vs Joker" clip released. ComicBook YouTube
October 10, 2020: 28 minute NYCC panel for Death in the Family released. NYCC YouTube
October 12, 2020: 34 second clip "Robin vs. Two-Face" released. IGN YouTube
October 12, 2020: Interview with Brandon Vietti about Batman: Death in the Family. Starburst Article
October 13, 2020: 34 second clip "Robin & Two-Face" released. WBHE YouTube
October 23, 2020: Interview with John DiMaggio about Batman: Death in the Family. Hall of Justice Episode 205
January 28, 2021: Four new DC Showcase shorts will accompany DC Universe movie titles between 2021 and 2022. Kamandi, Blue Beetle, and The Losers will be in individual movie releases then in a compilation set featuring a longer Constantine short that comes out in 2022. All four are produced by Rick Morales. Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth! will be the first and is on the Justice Society: World War II release. Kamandi is directed by Matt Peters and written by Paul Giacoppo. WF Article
February 4, 2021: Logline for Kamandi released. The story involves Kamandi, Prince Tuftan, and Ben Boxer getting kidnapped by a gorilla cult dedicated finding their reincarnated god, the Mighty One. The trio are put through a series of deadly tests to find out if anyone of them knows secrets about their god. WF Article
April 6, 2021: The Losers will be included with the Batman: The Long Halloween Part One release. IGN YouTube
April 8, 2021: Logline for The Losers has Captain Storm, Johnny Cloud, "Mile-a Minute" Jones, rookie Gunner and Sarge marooned on an uncharted island in the South Pacific completely overrun with dinosaurs and their would-be ally, Fan Long of the Chinese Security Agency, may have ulterior motives rather than rescuing scientists sent there to study the time/space anomaly. WF Article
May 19, 2021: Logline for Blue Beetle, included with the Batman: The Long Halloween Part Two release, entails Blue Beetle/Ted Kord teaming up with Captain Atom, The Question and Nightshade to battle Doctor Spectro. It takes influence from a 1960s Saturday morning cartoon with a jazz theme song. WF Article
June 10, 2021: Armen Taylor mentions the cast did a group record. Hall of Justice Episode 237
July 23, 2021: Matt Lanter voices Blue Beetle. Comic-Con YouTube, 50 min. mark
August 17, 2021: Jim Krieg originally wanted to cast the late Paul Soles as Pops. Jim Krieg Tweet
August 26, 2021: Vinton Heuck reveals when he story boarded Phantom Stranger, Bruce Timm showed him scenes from Diabolik to draw inspiration from. Vinton Heuck Tweet
October 16, 2021: The Constantine title is "DC Showcase - Constantine: House of Mystery". Matt Ryan will reprise Constantine. IGN Article
Milestone Movie News
August 22, 2020: Reginald Hudlin reveals Milestone Media are talking to Warner Bros. Animation about doing a Static Shock animated movie. Deadline Article
October 16, 2021: At DC FanDome, Milestone Media producer Reggie Hudlin and Milestone co-founder Denys Cowan revealed that an animated movie featuring the heroes of Milestone Comics is currently in development from Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The film is based on a script by Hardware: Season One writer Brandon Thomas. A promotional poster for the production was also revealed, featuring Static, Hardware, Icon and Rocket in art by Bill Sienkiewicz. CBR Article
Battle of the Super Sons News
October 16, 2021: Battle of the Super Sons will be CG animated and releases fall 2022 under the DC Universe line. IGN Article
Green Lantern: Beware My Power Hunted News
October 16, 2021: Green Lantern: Beware My Power releases in summer 2022 under the DC Universe line. IGN Article
Catwoman: Hunted News
January 24, 2019: Greg Weisman has a project in the works. Reddit Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti AMA
August 17, 2021: Catwoman: Hunted movie announced. It stars Elizabeth Gillies as Catwoman, Stephanie Beatriz as Batwoman, and Jonathan Banks as Black Mask. The rest of the cast includes Steve Blum as Solomon Grundy, Lauren Cohan as Julia Pennyworth, Keith David as Tobias Whale, Zehra Fazal as Talia al Ghul and Nosferata, Jonathan Frakes as King Faraday and Boss Moxie, Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Barbara Minerva/Cheetah, Kelly Hu as Cheshire, Andrew Kishino as Mr. Yakuza and Domino 6, Eric Lopez as Domino 1, Jacqueline Obradors as La Dama, and Ron Yuan as Doctor Tzin. It is produced in an anime style. The story revolves around Catwoman attempting to steal a priceless jewel but the heist puts her squarely in the crosshairs of both a powerful consortium of villains and the ever-resourceful Interpol as well as Batwoman. Shinsuke Terasawa is the director, Greg Weisman is the screenwriter, Ethan Spaulding and Colin A.B.V. Lewis are producers, and Sam Register executive produces. It will be under the DC Animated Movie branding and is expected to release in early 2022. Still of Catwoman included. THR Article
August 18, 2021: Gary Miereanu confirms the DC Animated Movie branding is a separate banner from DC Universe. Gary Miereanu Tweet
August 22, 2021: Greg Weisman reveals he wrote the script between season 3 and 4 of Young Justice and he pitched the movie as anime style. Greg Weisman Tweet
August 31, 2021: At DC FanDome, there will be a premiere of the trailer. DC Blog
October 16, 2021: 1:30 trailer released. IGN YouTube
October 16, 2021: Available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray and Digital on February 8, 2022, rated PG-13, 79 minutes, and special features include When The Hunter Becomes The Hunted featurette and The New Femme Fatale documentary. WF Article
October 19, 2021: Jaime Thomason is the voice director. Ask Greg
Injustice News
May 19, 2021: Injustice will be the next movie after Batman: The Long Halloween, Part 2. WF Article
May 21, 2021: Sam Liu is not the director. Sam Liu Tweet
July 21, 2021: Injustice takes place on an alternate Earth where the Joker has tricked Superman into killing Lois Lane, sending the hero on a rampage. This unnhinged Superman decides to take control of Earth for its own good, leading Batman and his allies to attempt to stop him. Still of Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman included. Voice cast includes Justin Hartley as Superman, Anson Mount as Batman, Laura Bailey as Lois Lane and Rama Kushna, Zach Callison as Damian and Jimmy Olsen, Brian T. Delaney as Green Lantern, Brandon Michael Hall as Cyborg, Edwin Hodge as Mr. Terrific and Killer Croc, Oliver Hudson as Plastic Man, Gillian Jacobs as Harley Quinn, Yuri Lowenthal as Mirror Master, Flash and Shazam, Derek Phillips as Nightwing and Aquaman, Kevin Pollak as Joker and Jonathan Kent, Anika Noni Rose as Catwoman, Reid Scott as Green Arrow and Victor Zsasz, Faran Tahir as Ra’s al Ghul, Fred Tatasciore as Captain Atom, Janet Varney as Wonder Woman, and Andrew Morgado as Mirror Master Soldier. Rick Morales is producing, Matt Peters is directing, and the screenwriter is Ernie Altbacker, Jim Krieg is also a producer, and Sam Register is executive producing. Injustice is expected to release in fall 2021. THR Article
August 16, 2021: First look at Best Buy Steelbook. DC_DailyPlanet Tweet
August 18, 2021: Blu-ray.com reports an October 19 release date for the physical media. Anime Superhero post
August 31, 2021: At DC FanDome, there will be a sneak peek. DC Blog
Spetember 1, 2021: Injustice will release on 4K, Blu-ray, and Digital on October 19. Special features include a featurette about adapting Injustice, past peeks at The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen, and from the DC Vault, Justice League's "Injustice for All" Part 1 and 2. WF Article
September 7, 2021: Trailer releases on Wednesday. WBHE Tweet
September 8, 2021: 1:06 trailer released. IGN YouTube
September 21, 2021: Red band trailer releases on Wednesday. WBHE Tweet
September 22, 2021: 1:54 red band trailer released. WBHE YouTube
September 22, 2021: Matthew Bordenave and another storyboard artist named "DJ" boarded Superman attacking the plane as an homage to Nappa attacking planes in Dragon Ball Z. Matthew Bordenave Tweet
September 22, 2021: Matthew Bordenave boarded the scene of Superman punching Joker's heart out of his chest. Matthew Bordenave Tweet
September 29, 2021: 4 stills of Green Lantern creating a bubble construct, Justice League, Green Arrow, and Harley Quinn released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
October 11, 2021: 4 stills of Mr. Terrific and Superman, Wonder Woman and Raven capture Mirror Master, Plastic Man, and Batman and Joker released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
October 12, 2021: Interview with Rick Morales. They looked more to the comics than the video games during development. NetherRealm was less involved in the movie than they were with the Mortal Kombat movies. It was always the plan to tell an original story. There no discussion about holding back on any characters. Batman will break down after the deaths of several characters close to him. Comic Book Movie Article
October 13, 2021: 1:15 clip of Batman interrogating Joker released. IGN Article
October 13, 2021: 0:31 "Superman Cleans Up" clip released. Game Informer Article
October 14, 2021: 1:52 clip features the Justice League split into Team Superman and Team Batman. CBR YouTube
October 14, 2021: Interview with Matt Peters. CBM Article
October 15, 2021: Justin Hartley did his intial recording for Injustice in August 2019. Gary Miereanu Tweet
October 15, 2021: 1:14 "Plastic Man" clip released. Screen Rant YouTube
October 15, 2021: 1:12 "Batman vs. Hoods" clip released. Nerdist YouTube
October 15, 2021: 1:33 clip and interview with Justin Hartley. EW Article
October 17, 2021: Yuri Lowenthal revealed he voices Atom screaming in Superman's Brain and Deathstroke laughing in Arkham Asylum. CBM Article
October 18, 2021: 0:44 clip "Injustice" released. WBHE YouTube
October 18, 2021: 4 stills released of Cyborg, Catwoman, Fortress of Solitude, and Mr. Terrific and Plastic Man. Gary Miereanu Tweet
October 18, 2021: 0:55 clip "Heroes and Villains" released. IGN Article
October 18, 2021: 1:38 clip "Batman and Superman" released. IGN Article
October 18, 2021: Interview with Anson Mount. Nerdist Article
October 19, 2021: 4 stills released of Robin, Green Arrow and Harley, face off in Arkham Asylum, and Nightwing. Gary Miereanu Tweet
October 21, 2021: The villain sitting with Mantis in The World's End was Enchantress. Matthew Bordenave Tweet
October 21, 2021: Interview with Derek Phillips. Fanboy Nation Article
October 22, 2021: Comments from cast and crew. DC Blog Article
October 25, 2021: Interview with Matt Peters. A scene between Wonder Woman and Ares was at least storyboarded but ultimately cut. CBR Article
October 26, 2021: Matthew Bordenave boarded the scene of Green Arrow being attacked by Harley in the Arrowcave. It was originally scripted she hit his head but Bordenave changed it. Matthew Bordenave Tweet
Batman: The Long Halloween News
January 4, 2019: A two part stand alone animated movie adapting The Long Halloween is rumored to be in production. Cast rumored to include Troy Baker, Jensen Ackles, Naya Rivera, Titus Welliver, David Dastmalchian, Jim Pirri, Amy Landecker, Matthew Gray Gubler, Katee Sackhoff, and Fred Tatasciore. Revenge of the Fan Article
August 23, 2020: Will be the third and fourth release of 2021 and Part 1 comes out in Summer and Part 2 in Fall. IGN Article
January 27, 2021: Officially rated by the MPAA with a PG-13 rating for "Violence, bloody images, language and some smoking". Bloody Disgusting Article
March 27, 2021: The art style by Otto Schmidt, Jon Suzuki, and Dusty Abell was originally done for Batman: The Long Halloween but for reasons unrevealed, it got pushed back in the schedule and they went on with Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Comic Con YouTube, 10:14 mark
March 31, 2021: Part Two is officially rated by the MPAA with a R rating for "some violence and bloody images". DCAUR Tweet
March 31, 2021: Part One releases spring/summer. First still released. Voice cast includes Batman/Bruce Wayne voiced by Jensen Ackles, the late Naya Rivera voiced Catwoman/Selina Kyle, Josh Duhamel voices Harvey Dent, Billy Burke as James Gordon, Titus Welliver as Carmine Falcone, David Dastmalchian as Calendar Man, Troy Baker as Joker, Amy Landecker as Barbara Gordon, Julie Nathanson as Gilda Dent, Jack Quaid as Alberto, Fred Tatasciore as Solomon Grundy, Alastair Duncan as Alfred, Frances Callier, Greg Chun, Gary Leroi Gray and Jim Pirri. Chris Palmer is the director and the screenwriter is Tim Sheridan. Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau are producing. Butch Lukic is the supervising producer, with Michael Uslan and Sam Register serving as executive producers. THR Article
April 6, 2021: 1:40 trailer for Part One released. IGN YouTube
April 6, 2021: Part One will release in Summer 2021 and Part Two in Fall 2021. Three stills from trailer included. IGN Article
April 8, 2021: Part One's digital and physical release is June 22, 2021. The physical release is only Blu-ray and the 4K version will be exclusive to the deluxe edition coming out in 2022. Special features include the DC Showcase short The Losers, a sneak peak at Batman: The Long Halloween Part Two, and From the DC Vault will be Batman: The Animated Series' "Christmas With The Joker" and "It's Never Too Late". Run time is 85 minutes. WF Article
May 13, 2021: Four stills released of Jim Gordon, Batman, and Harvey Dent, Batman and Catwoman, Jim Gordon and Renee Montoya, and Harvey and Gilda Dent. Montoya is voiced by Alyssa Diaz. Animation Magazine Article
May 18, 2021: 1:33 trailer for Part Two released. IGN YouTube
May 18, 2021: Story includes Dent being pushed to the brink, the origin of Two-Face, Poison Ivy capturing Bruce Wayne, and Carmine Falcone striking a Faustian bargain with Gotham's new generation of super criminals. Part Two has the same creative team as Part One with supervising producer Butch Lukic, director Chris Palmer, screenwriter Tim Sheridan, producers Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau, and executive producers Michael Uslan and Sam Register. Most of the voice cast from Part One will return: Jensen Ackles as Batman/Bruce Wayne, the late Naya Rivera as Catwoman/Selina Kyle, Josh Duhamel as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, Billy Burke as Commissioner James Gordon, Katee Sackhoff as Poison Ivy, Titus Welliver as Carmine Falcone, Julie Nathanson as Gilda Dent, David Dastmalchian as Calendar Man and The Penguin, Troy Baker as The Joker, Amy Landecker as Barbara Gordon and Carla Vitti, Fred Tatasciore as Solomon Grudy, Alyssia Diaz as Renee Montoya, and Alastair Duncan as Alfred. New to the cast in Part Two are Robin Atkin Downes as both Scarecrow and Thomas Wayne, John DiMaggio as the Mad Hatter, Laila Berzins as Sofia Falcone, Jim Pirri as Sal Maroni, Zach Callison as Young Bruce Wayne, and Gary Leroi Gray and Rick Wasserman in undisclosed roles. IGN Article
May 19, 2021: Batman: The Long Halloween Part Two will release on digital on July 27, 2021 and on Blu-ray on August 10. New logline included. Special features include DC Showcase Blue Beetle short, sneak peek at Injustice, look backs at Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2 and Batman: Hush, and From the DC Vault will be Batman: The Animated Series "Two-Face, Part 1" and "Two-Face, Part 2". Runtime is 87 minutes. Rated R for some violence and bloody images. WF Article
May 21, 2021: 1:32 Alfred & Bruce clip for Part One released. WBHE YouTube
May 21, 2021: The bowl of candy cars was a nod to the Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale story "Ghosts" from the Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special. Tim Sheridan Tweet reply
May 25, 2021: Stills of Catwoman posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 27, 2021: 4 stills released of Joker, Alberto Falcone, Calendar Man, and Carmine Falcone. Gary Miereanu Tweet
June 1, 2021: 1:37 clip "Car Chase" released. WBHE YouTube
June 3, 2021: 4 stills released of Gotham City. Butch Lukic wanted to give the city a timeless noir look where you can't pinpoint the time period. Gary Miereanu Tweet
June 8, 2021: Stills of Solomon Grundy, Joker, Batman, and Catwoman released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
June 8, 2021: 1:37 clip "Chinatown Fight" features Batman in pursuit of Mickey Chen. IGN Article
June 8, 2021: Tim Sheridan reveals the Chinatown Fight clip was an added scene set between chapter 1 and 2. Tim Sheridan Tweet
June 10, 2021: Stills of Batman, Calendar Man, Gilda, and Carmine released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
June 14, 2021: 1:26 opening scene for Part 1 released. CBR YouTube
June 14, 2021: 1:04 "Grundy" clip released. Sy Fy Wire
June 15, 2021: 20 second clip "Arkham Asylum" posted. WBHE YouTube
June 15, 2021: 36 second clip "Coin Flip" posted. Nerdist YouTube
June 15, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Confirms he wrote the adaptation for The Long Halloween before Superman: Man of Tomorrow, fleshes out Carmine Falcone, the theme of how service affects the big families of Gotham City, and when he joined the crew it was going to be one movie but convinced them it should be two parts. Comic Book Movie Article
June 15, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Sheridan wrote a new scene for Calendar Man in Act 3 of Part 2 after he heard David Dastmalchian record for Part 1. Fanboy Nation Anchor FM
June 16, 2021: Interview with Julie Nathanson. She did not read the comic until after she finished recording Part 1 and 2. Cinema Blend Article
June 16, 2021: Interview with Julie Nathanson. Nathanson hints there is a duality to Gilda Dent. She recorded in a studio before the pandemic but did ADR at her home studio during quarantine. Fanboy Nation FM
June 16, 2021: Comments from David Dastmalchian. CBM Article
June 17, 2021: 4 stills released of Batman and Harvey, Batman and Catwoman, Johnny Viti, and Calendar Man talking to Gordon and Batman. Gary Miereanu Tweet
June 17, 2021: Clip featuring Catwoman and comments from the late Naya Rivera. EW Article
June 17, 2021: Interview with Josh Duhamel. CBR Article
June 17, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Hall of Justice Episode 238
June 17, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Sheridan would have included the narrator if he could, Butch Lukic requested the mobsters call Carmine "Godfather," and Carmine was his favorite villain to write, and knows exactly how he would do an adaption of Dark Victory. Nerdist Article
June 17, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Starburst Article
June 18, 2021: 34:41 roundtable with Butch Lukic, Tim Sheridan, Jensen Ackles, and Julie Nathanson. The delay in the release of the movies stems from Warner Bros. thinking Matt Reeves was going to use The Long Halloween for The Batman but then his story went in a different direction, Ackles on being cast, Nathanson on duality and the other actresses, Lukic talks about being a guest on a meeting and volunteering to adapt Long Halloween, Sheridan on adapting, Nathanson on not reading the comic first, on Calendar Man and David Dastmalchian, Ackles on finding the voice and filtering out the Texan accent, Lukic thought Long Halloween was the only movie he was doing so he was going to ask Tim Sale to do some pre-production work but things changed with James Tucker departing the supervising producer role and the executives asked for a style that was going to carry over several movies, Lukic followed Sale's design of Gotham City and use of light, Nathanson and Ackles on voice acting vs. live action acting, and Ackles on the fight efforts recording. EW Article
June 18, 2021: Interview with Butch Lukic. He was originally going to adapt Tim Sale's style, Jensen Ackles was Wes Gleason's idea, Lukic had a Dark Victory sequel in mind but it went to the wayside, and he implies The Batman delayed the release dates. CBR Article
June 18, 2021: Clip of Joker and Dent released. ComicBook Article
June 19, 2021: Interview with David Dastmalchian. CBR Article
June 21, 2021: 4 stills of Batman released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
June 21, 2021: 1:42 clip featuring Joker and Carmine released. WBHE YouTube
June 21, 2021: 1:20 clip featuring Carmine released. Discussing Film Article
June 21, 2021: Interview with Julie Nathanson. CBR Article
June 21, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. The pace of Part 2 is very different from Part 1 and will feel like a runaway train and a mad dash, the Irish gang being changed to Chinese triad was for diversity and relevance, wanted to make the women just as important to the story, also wanted to focus on mental illness, on discarding Batman's narration, and elaborates on cutting scenes like the summer wedding but keeping the instrumental beats. CBR Article
June 22, 2021: 1:13 clip "Batcave Discussion" released. WBHE YouTube
June 24, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. He had a few months to prep before writing and got to meet with Jim Krieg and Butch Luckic and also with friends who were fans of the comic, the ending of part one as a resolution or cliffhanger, following the two sided coin, will learn more about the coin in Part Two and its history ties into the movies, Batman not being so infallible because he's still young and in year two, Catwoman's equipment line, setting up the family arc with how Halloween is like at the three houses, realizing scenes he added were homages to other Loeb-Sale stories, lift the Mickey chase from a flashback to a sequence, cutting the jail house switch with Harvey in a rubber mask was easy because the scene had to be truncated and overall felt the story needed Harvey to be injured in the explosion and not Gilda, getting to sit in on Josh Duhamel recording, Sheridan had no actor in mind for Harvey, on Jensen Ackles voicing Batman and Bruce, Naya Rivera giving Catwoman depth and dimension instead of a cliche femme fatale, and writing more Calendar Man. BOF YouTube
June 24, 2021: Tim Sheridan confirms Jim Gordon is only the rank of Captain in the movies and the Commissioner credit in the end credits was a mistake. Tim Sheridan Tweet
June 29, 2021: 4 stills from Part 2 of Mad Hatter and Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Harvey and Gordon, and Sofia and Carmine Falcone released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
July 1, 2021: There will be a virtual panel for Part Two on July 23 as part of "Comic-Con@Home". Panelists will include Jensen Ackles, Katee Sackhoff, Julie Nathanson, Troy Baker and Tim Sheridan, and the panel will be moderated by Tiffany Smith. Comics Beat Article
July 2, 2021: Still of Batman swinging with fireworks in the background released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
July 7, 2021: 4 stills of Batman in scene with Carmine, Joker, Catwoman, and Calendar Man in Part 2 released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
July 14, 2021: 1:54 clip "Sofia" released. WBHE YouTube
July 20, 2021: 1:04 clip of Catwoman confronting Poison Ivy released. CBR Article
July 20, 2021: Clip featuring Harvey Dent released. ET Online Article
July 22, 2021: 1:53 clip "Fireworks" released. WBHE YouTube
July 22, 2021: Interview with Butch Lukic. A certain segment and villain is omitted in Part 2 because it deviated from the story. There was a plan to do a series of shorts to fill in the missing scene for the Blu-ray but because of time and money constraints they were not done. There is only one animation studio that animated Part 2. CBM Article
July 22, 2021: Otto Schmidt posts five Catwoman designs. Otto Schmidt Tweet
July 23, 2021: 1:41 clip about a flashback released. DC YouTube
July 23, 2021: 0:44 clip "Poison Ivy Forces Bruce to Attack Catwoman" clip released. SyFy YouTube
July 23, 2021: 52:26 San Diego Comic Con virtual panel posted. At 31 minute mark, Tim Sheridan confirms the "first" appearance of Two-Face was in Part 1 when Jim Gordon finds Dent outside of Carmine Falcone's penthouse building. Sheridan also reveals there are 2 deleted scenes that involve Gilda Dent and Barbara Gordon. Comic-Con YouTube
July 26, 2021: 1:01 clip released featuring Catwoman and Harvey Dent with comments from Josh Duhamel. EW Article
July 26, 2021: Interview with Josh Duhamel about the rise of Two-Face. Nerdist Article
July 26, 2021: 1:44 clip "Crime Alley" and Batman still released. Nerdist Article
July 26, 2021: Interview with Butch Lukic on adapting the mystery, changing colors for a flashback scene, depicting Holiday Killer as a full figure, and the two to three shorts would included one about Riddler and another partially adapting Catwoman: When in Rome. An end credit teaser in Part 2 will lead into another movie in production. Comics Beat Article
July 27, 2021: 1:33 clip "Two-Face & Grundy" released. WBHE YouTube
July 27, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. The start of Part 2 will takes things quickly through the next couple of months to balance out the narrative structure. He had April Fool's Day in the first draft but it was an unneeded recap and was removed. He did write a script for it as a short. CBR Article
July 27, 2021: Interview with Josh Duhamel on finding the voices for Dent and Two-Face and their duality. He approached Two-Face as talking with damaged vocal cords. CBR Article
July 27, 2021: Comments from Tim Sheridan, Butch Lukic, and Josh Duhamel. SyFy Article
August 3, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Coming Soon Article
August 5, 2021: Interview with Julie Nathanson. Hall of Justice Episode 245
August 9, 2021: Tim Sheridan will do a live watch-tweet tomorrow of both parts starting at 10:30 am Pacific/1:30 pm Eastern/6:30 pm BST. Sci Fi Now Tweet
August 9, 2021: 8:21 interview with Laila Berzins. Fan Boy Nation Article
August 9, 2021: 1:27 clip "Calendar Man" posted. IGN Article
August 10, 2021: 1:20 clip "Taco Tuesday" released. WBHE YouTube
August 10, 2021: In Part One's screenplay, in the Gordon home scene, young Babs is Jim Gordon's niece, not his daughter or adopted daughter yet. Her scripted response to Barbara Sr. in the scene was "He's not my father." Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part One's screenplay, Tim Sheridan named the couple that emerges from Carmine's elevator "The Marzillis" after his Godmother's family as an identifier for the other filmmakers and artists. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part One, Tim Sheridan confirms the Batman '66 nod with 66th and West/Ward Bridge. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: Originally, Mickey Chen was Mickey Sun as a nod to Mickey Sullivan in the comic but it didn't clear legal. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part One, Tim Sheridan originally wrote the Chen interrogation ending with Gordon expecting Batman to have vanished and turning around to find him still standing there. Then they just walk out the office door together. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part One, Tim Sheridan meant for the yacht break up to be when Bruce realized Selina was Catwoman but she figured out his secret long before. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part One, Tim Sheridan wrote four variants to Joker's line and "Crappy New Year!" was chosen. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part One, Tim Sheridan thought the line "Like the corn kernel always says... I won't be number two!" would be cut. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part One, Tim Sheridan wanted Selina to whisper "Bruce" and Alberto barely hears it, but the staging would have made no sense since they needed Alberto to know Batmans identity to sell the scene. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 10, 2021: Julie Nathanson voiced both James Jr. and Babs. Julie Nathanson Tweet
August 10, 2021: In Part Two, the cannoli scene between Sal and Luigi Maroni was a nod to The Godfather. Julie Nathanson Tweet
August 12, 2021: Jensen Ackles's initial recording was on June 12, 2018 at Chez Boom Audio in Austin, Texas with Wes Gleason voice directing from Los Angeles. Gary Miereanu Tweet
August 16, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan; on deciding Holiday's secret identity, killing off Alberto, on Two-Face's coin, on Carmine, lost a couple scenes about the Gordons and Barbara and Gilda losing part of their family to Gotham City, on Duhamel, on Catwoman, on a definitive ending or continuing with Dark Victory, not adapting Tim Sale's art, Sal Morani's transfer was not inspired by Dark Knight, the hired gun killed on July 4th was named The Coroner as a nod to the coroner in the comic, on Scarecrow, every quote he wrote for Mad Hatter was a Lewis Carroll quote. Batman on Film Article
August 18, 2021: Tim Sheridan comments on killing off Alberto and Gilda getting away with it. CBR Article
October 1, 2021: Part One and Two are now available on HBO Max. Nerds & Beyond Article
October 13, 2021: Both parts of Batman: The Long Halloween will air on Adult Swim's Toonami block on October 23, 2021 starting at 12:30 am eastern. Toonami Facebook
October 16, 2021: The 4K Complete Edition releases in "winter". IGN Article
Justice Society: World War II News
August 23, 2020: Will be the second release of 2021 and comes out in Spring. Matt Bomer has a voice role. It is an original story. IGN Article
January 7, 2021: Stana Katic voices Wonder Woman, Matt Bomer voices the Flash, Elysia Rotaru voices Black Canary, Chris Diamantopoulos voices Steve Trevor, Omid Abtahi voices Hawkman, Matthew Mercer voices Hourman, Armen Taylor voices Jay Garrick, Liam McIntyre voices Aquaman, Ashleigh LaThrop voices Iris West, Geoffrey Arend voices Charles Halstead/Advisor, Keith Ferguson voices Dr. Fate, and Darin De Paul voices Roosevelt. Jeff Wamester is the director and the writers are Meghan Fitzmartin and Jeremy Adams. Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau are producers and Butch Lukic is Supervising Producer. Still of Flash, Hawkman, Wonder Woman, Hourman, and Black Canary included. THR Article
January 15, 2021: Kevin Riepl will score the movie. Kevin Riepl Tweet
January 28, 2021: A DC Showcase short Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth! will be a special feature in the Justice Society: World War II release. WF Article
February 2, 2021: Logline reveals Barry Allen time travels to World War II thanks to his first encounter with the Speed Force. He decides to help the Justice Society tip the scales in favor of the Allies while they figure out how to send him back home. Five stills included. IGN Article
February 2, 2021: 1:33 trailer released. IGN YouTube
February 3, 2021: Movies Anywhere listing has key art with the Nazis, the monster, and Aquaman, a Flash-centric logline, and an April 27 release date. DCAUResource Tweet
February 4, 2021: April 27 digital release date and May 11 4K and Blu-ray release dates confirmed. Rated PG-13 for violence and some bloody images. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack is $39.99 and Blu-ray is $29.98. Special features include Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth! DC Showcase short, featurette titled "Adventures in Storytelling: Justice Society: World War II" about the methods used to produced the touchstone sequences in the movie, a sneak peek at Batman: The Long Halloween Part One, look backs at the Justice League vs. Teen Titans and Wonder Woman: Bloodlines sneak peeks, and DC Vault episodes will be Justice League's "Legends" Part One and Part Two. Runtime is 84 minutes. Cover art included. WF Article
February 7, 2021: Otto Schmidt posts one of 12 concept art of Wonder Woman he did. Otto Schmidt Tweet
February 10, 2021: More stills released of the Justice Society, Steve, and sea monsters. GetYourComicCon Article
February 24, 2021: 4 stills featuring the Justice Society and Aquaman posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 27, 2021: 52 second "Wonder Woman vs. Nazis" clip released. IGN YouTube
March 3, 2021: 4 stills released of Justice Society, Flash and Steve, and Aquaman and Charles Halstead. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 4, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams. Hall of Justice Podcast episode 223, 23:03 mark
March 10, 2021: A virtual Wonder Con panel will be held on March 27 at 11 am Pacific/2 pm Eastern with Stana Katic, Matt Bomer, Elysia Rotaru, Omid Abtahi, Chris Diamantopoulos, Armen Taylor, Liam McIntyre, Geoff Arend, Jeff Wamester, Meghan Fitzmartin, Jeremy Adams, and Butch Lukic. Total Toy Recon Article
March 16, 2021: 45 second "Wonder Woman Crushes a Battalion" clip released. CBR YouTube
March 17, 2021: 4 stills released of Hawkman and Black Canary, Hourman, Steve, and Wonder Woman. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 23, 2021: Interview with Matt Bomer. Bomer was offered the role. Flash learns to live in the moment. CBR Article
March 23, 2021: Interview with Omid Abtahi. Abtahi was offered the role by Wes Gleason. There will be a scene where Hawkman and Black Canary talk about their loves. CBR Article
March 23, 2021: Interview with Meghan Fitzmartin. CBR Article
March 23, 2021: 1:10 clip "Flash Arrives" released. Emerald City Video YouTube
March 24, 2021: Interview with Jeff Wamester. CBM Article
March 24, 2021: 0:48 clip "Nazis?" released. WBHE YouTube
March 25, 2021: Comments from Matt Bomer and Stana Katic. SyFy Wire Article
March 25, 2021: 0:44 clip "Wonder Woman vs. Tanks" released. SyFy Wire YouTube
March 25, 2021: More comments from Matt Bomer and Stana Katic and 46 second clip of Wonder Woman and Flash storming a castle. EW Article
March 25, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams. CBR Article
March 25, 2021: Interview with Liam McIntyre. McIntyre hints at Aquaman having a good heart but struggling with a dilemma. CBR Article
March 26, 2021: Interview with Elysia Rotaru. Black Canary learns a lesson from Hawkman, a chip on Canary's shoulder, recorded in 2019 in Los Angeles before covid, and did some ADR from Vancouver in 2020. CBM Article
March 26, 2021: Four stills released: Black Canary, Flash, and Flash, Flash, Canary, and Flash and Wonder Woman. WF Tweet
March 27, 2021: 46:38 Wonder Con panel. The story began as a Wonder Woman animated series pithed by Butch Lukic and Jim Krieg to DC Universe. The character design was streamlined a little more and the shadows were a little different compared to Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Jeff Wamester coached Young Heller to go all out on storyboards. Lukic notes the audience will get to know the main characters right away. The movie was recorded 17 months ago. Elysia Rotaru did Black Canary's screams during recording then they were modified by the crew. Rotaru hints at doing the 'big one' for one minute. Comic Con YouTube
March 27, 2021: Summary of Wonder Con panel. SyFy Wire Article
March 29, 2021: Interview with Elysia Rotaru. CBR Article
March 29, 2021: Interview with Matthew Mercer. CBR Article
March 29, 2021: Interview with Armen Taylor. CBR Article
March 30, 2021: Interview with Butch Lukic. Wildcat and Green Lantern were considered but would have taken up too much screentime and lines from the others. CBR Article
March 30, 2021: Four stills released: Wonder Woman accosts Flash, Justice Society at the round table, Hourman and Hawkman, and Aquaman. WF Article
March 30, 2021: Interview with Omid Abtahi. ComicBook Article
March 31, 2021: Interview with Jeff Wamester. Talks about Hourman's drug and the consequences that come with taking it, working with Wes Gleason and Butch Lukic led to going in new directions, and treating Flash as the narrator. Comic Book Resources Article
April 1, 2021: Interview with Armen Taylor. Story takes place in 1945 and the Justice Society has been doing special missions for 4 or 5 years. Flash and Hourman generally are used to cause distractions. Flash wears his father's helmet from World War I. Among the others, he's the one not carrying a weight on his shoulders. Taylor spoke with his wife's late grandfather to prepare and he turned out to be a fan of the Justice Society of America comics. He recorded five days after getting a call about doing the role. CBM Article
April 1, 2021: 0:58 clip "Marching Orders" released. WBHE YouTube
April 5, 2021: Interview with Chris Diamantopoulos on recording and Steve Trevor's sharp internal compass. CBR Article
April 7, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams. CBM Article
April 7, 2021: Four stills released of both Flash and Flash, Wonder Woman and Hawkman, and Charles Halstead. Gary Miereanu Tweet
April 8, 2021: Interview with Matthew Mercer on Hourman trying to push past his limits amid god-like figures and having courage. CBM Article
April 9, 2021: Static Katic on developing the accent for Wonder Woman. CBR Article
April 9, 2021: Interview with Meghan Fitzmartin. ComicBookMovie Article
April 10, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams. Flickering Myth Article
April 11, 2021: Interview with Meghan Fitzmartin. Flickering Myth Article
April 12, 2021: Interview with Butch Lukic. Flickering Myth Article
April 13, 2021: Interview with Jeff Wamester on watching old World War II serials with his mom, his grandfather being a veteran, balancing characters, respecting the war on screen, and showing Hourman is a little crazy. Flickering Myth Article
April 13, 2021: Interview with Chris Diamantopoulos on finding the 40s cadence for Steve Trevor, doing the right thing, recognizing Wonder Woman is the one to do it, and melding in the voices of Cary Grant and Humphrey Bogart. CBM Article
April 14, 2021: Interview with Matthew Mercer. Flickering Myth Article
April 14, 2021: 1:41 clip "Proposal" released. WBHE YouTube
April 15, 2021: Interview with Omid Abtahi. Flickering Myth Article
April 15, 2021: Interview with Stana Katic. Comic Book Movie Article
April 16, 2021: Interview with Elysia Rotaru. Flickering Myth Article
April 17, 2021: Interview with Armen Taylor on the relationship between Jay and Barry and recording ADR. Flickering Myth Article
April 18, 2021: Interview with Chris Diamantopoulos. Flickering Myth Article
April 19, 2021: Interview with Matt Bomer. Bleeding Cool Article
April 19, 2021: Interview with Stana Katic. Flickering Myth Article
April 20, 2021: Interview with Butch Lukic, Jeremy Adams, Meghan Fitzmartin, and Jeff Wamester. Bleeding Cool Article
April 20, 2021: Interview with Matt Bomer. Flickering Myth Article
April 21, 2021: 1:39 clip with Omid Abtahi. WBHE YouTube
April 22, 2021: 2:28 clip with Matthew Mercer. WBHE YouTube
April 23, 2021: Interview with Stana Katic. Starburst Magazine Article
April 23, 2021: 2:36 "Picnic Dates" clip released. IGN YouTube
April 24, 2021: Interview with Elysia Rotaru. Bleeding Cool Article
April 26, 2021: 2:12 clip with Stana Katic. WBHE YouTube
April 26, 2021: 1:11 "Blame The New Guy" clip released. WF YouTube
April 26, 2021: Interview with Matt Bomer. Starburst Magazine Article
April 26, 2021: Interview with Stana Katic. ComicBook Article
April 26, 2021: Interview with Stana Katic. KGET Article
April 26, 2021: Interview with Christopher Diamantopoulos. Screen Rant Article
April 27, 2021: Interview with Omid Abtahi. Fanboy Nation Article
April 28, 2021: Interview with cast ad crew. Comics Beat Article
May 4, 2021: Interview with Christopher Diamantopoulos. WBHE YouTube
May 6, 2021: Interview with Stana Katic. WBHE YouTube
May 6, 2021: Interview with Omid Abtahi. Hall of Justice episode 232
May 9, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams and Meghan Fitzmartin. Voice America/Kids First!, 36:26-47:58
May 10, 2021: Interview with Liam McIntyre. WBHE YouTube
May 11, 2021: Interview with Matt Bomer. WBHE YouTube
May 12, 2021: Interview with Armen Taylor. WBHE YouTube
May 13, 2021: Interview with Meghan Fitzmartin. Hall of Justice Episode 233
May 14, 2021: Dusty Abell posts Iris design and head turns. Dusty Abell instagram
May 14, 2021: Dusty Abell posts Brainiac design and head turns. He tried to get the original Curt Swan design used. Dusty Abell instagram
May 14, 2021: Dusty Abell posts Hawkman design and head turns. He wanted to do the original helmet design with the big eyes and tongue. Dusty Abell instagram
May 17, 2021: Stills of Justice Society, Wonder Woman, Black Canary, and Flash and FLash posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 20, 2021: Interview with Elysia Rotaru. Hall of Justice Episode 234
June 10, 2021: Interview with Armen Taylor. Hall of Justice Episode 237
Batman: Soul of the Dragon News
June 10, 2020: Allegedly, one 2021 title is Batman: Soul of the Dragon and it will release in Spring 2021, helmed by Bruce Timm, and story involves: "In this new version of Batman, his Martial Arts training becomes the focus. The film will reportedly center around Batman, Bronze Tiger, Lady Shiva, and Richard Dragon as we learn they all share a common acquaintance. The Martial Arts Master that trained not only Batman but this set of rouges has been missing for a number of years and under mysterious circumstances. When a cursed relic resurfaces the mystery of their dead master re-opens and Batman and his former classmates face-off in the ultimate test of their Martial Arts kills to gain control of this dangerous relic." GWW Article
August 12, 2020: Batman: Soul of the Dragon is set in the 1970s and is an original story. Bruce Wayne faces a deadly menace from his past with the help of three former classmates: all world-renowed martial artists Richard Dragon, Ben Turner, and Lady Shiva. David Giuntoli voices Bruce Wayne/Batman, Mark Dacascos voices Richard Dragon, Kelly Hu voices Lady Shiva, Michael Jai White voices Ben Turner/Bronze Tiger, James Hong voices O-Sensei, and Josh Keaton voices Jeffrey Burr. Bruce Timm is executive producing, Sam Liu is director and producer, and Jeremy Adams is the screenwriter. It releases in early 2021. First still of Batman, Bronze Tiger, Lady Shiva, and Richard Dragon released. THR Article
August 23, 2020: Will be the first release of 2021. IGN Article
November 10, 2020: Reportedly releases on January 26, 2021. First look at 4K/Blu-ray/Digital limited edition gift set and Benjamin Turner figurine. Den of Geek instagram
November 17, 2020: 1:41 trailer released. Digital release is January 12, 2021. January 26 date confirmed. Logline included. Movie is rated R. Additional cast include Grey Griffin, Chris Cox, Erica Luttrell, Robin Atkin Downes, Patrick Seitz, Jamie Chung, and Eric Bauza. IGN Article
November 19, 2020: Press release confirms it will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack (USA $39.99 SRP; Canada $44.98 SRP) and Blu-ray (USA $29.98 SRP; Canada $39.99 SRP) as well as on Digital. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in hi-definition, and a digital version of the movie. The Blu-ray features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. Producers are Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau. Bruce Timm and Sam Register are Executive Producers. The movie is dedicated to the late Dennis O'Neil. Special features include "Batman - Raw Groove" which explored the early 1970s influences that inspired the movie, "Producer Jim Krieg's Far Out Highlights," A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Movie Justice Society: World War II, Look Backs on Superman: Red Son and Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, and From the DC Vault, Batman: The Animated Series' "Day of the Samurai" and "Night of the Ninja". On January 12, it is availble through Amazon, Apple TV app, FandangoNOW, Playstation, Vudu, Xbox, and others. Languages and subtitles are English, Spanish, and French. Runtime is 83 minutes. Rated R for "some violence.". WF Article
November 25, 2020: Still of Lady Shiva and Richard Dragon posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
November 27, 2020: There will be a virtual panel on December 6 at 5 pm on CCXP's website featuring Kelly Hu, Mark Dacascos, Michael Jai White, Jeremy Adams and Bruce Timm. Terra Verso Article
December 6, 2020: A 70s story was always in the back of Bruce Timm's head. When he was a teenager, pop culture was martial arts movies like Bruce Lee and Blaxploitation like Shaft, Superfly, Jim Brown, Jim Kelly, and he wanted to do a mash up. A comic called Kung Fu Fighter that came out at the time was basically that. They decided early on not to do a straight up Batman movie and make it an ensemble piece and get to explore the others in the cast. Lady Shiva loses it when her sword is stolen. Richard Dragon's design was influenced by the cover of Dennis O'Neill's Kung Fu Fighters novel where he was depicted as Asian and more like Bruce Lee than the white man he became in the actual comics. The crew tried to be specific with fighting forms and poses for the characters. Jeremy Adams and Jim Krieg tried to hard to use a lot of 70s lingo. Timm added bits too like one of Ben Turner's line was 'I'm done!' and he expanded it to 'I'm done, baby!' as a nod to Richard Roundtree. They went through 20 composers and narrowed it to three. They didn't want the music to come off like a parody of the 70s. Joachim Horsley was chosen ultimately. Michael Jai White made sure Ben sounded like he was in the 70s and differentiate that from his modern take on Ben that he did on Arrow. The movie doesn't have much Batman and it was a conscious choice to see him more as Bruce Wayne. CCXP Day 3 Panel, 5:57:10-6:15:56 mark
December 10, 2020: Four stills of Bruce entering, O-Sensei, Lady Shiva, and Richard Dragon posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 10, 2020: Sam Liu reveals he took a lot of visual cues and transitions from 70s television series "Kung Fu," starring the late David Carradine. Sam Liu Tweet
December 11, 2020: Chris Cox voices Rip Jagger, known as Judomaster in the comics. Comics Beat Article
December 18, 2020: Four stills of Richard Dragon, Ben Turner, Lady Shiva and Soultaker, and Bruce Wayne posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 22, 2020: 2:08 clip "First Time" released. WBHE YouTube
December 27, 2020: Interview with Michael Jai White. He looked at Three the Hard Way, Fred Williamson, Jim Brown, and Jim Kelly for cultural touchstones and likens the movie to blaxploitation characters moving into a James Bond-ish kind of setting. He also hints the theme of "You come back and take care of your neighborhood; you give back" comes up for Ben. CBR Article
December 28, 2020: Excerpts from Bruce Timm, Sam Liu, and Jeremy Adams. Bruce Timm made an off the cuff pitch during a regular meeting, Jeremy Adams always wanted to do Enter the Dragon meets Batman and learned the good news from Jim Krieg, Bruce Timm rejected anything "disco," Sam Liu wanted to use Shaw Brothers SFX but Timm rejected the idea, the lead character designer was Aluir Amancio, Timm's art style was emulated to save time during production, and the Batman look was influenced by Cliff Chiang and Steve Rude after attempts to lean to Neal Adams and Jim Aparo. Animation Magazine Article
December 29, 2020: Interview with Kelly Hu about voicing Lady Shiva again, recording remotely, and playing a character of few words. CBR Article
December 30, 2020: 0:48 clip "Soul Breaker" released. WBHE YouTube
December 30, 2020: Jamie Cheung voices Jade. Lady Shiva's sword was originally supposed to be the Soultaker but DC objected to Katana not being present. They explained there wasn't any room to add in Katana. DC persisted. Jeremy Adams looked up the Soultaker on the DC Wiki and learned it was one of two mystic swords forged at the same time but the other never did show up in the comics so take a cue from the Stormbringer and Mournblade from the Elric books, the Soulbreaker took the place of its sister sword, the Soultaker in the movie. DC still thought it would be really neat for Katana to appear but approved the change. AnimeSuperhero post
December 31, 2020: 1:09 clip of Lady Shiva and Rip Jagger fighting. CBR Article
December 31, 2020: 2:49 clip "Bruce Wayne Faces A Rocky Challenge" released. SyFy Wire YouTube
January 3, 2021: Interview with David Giuntoli. Giuntoli talks about going "full Batman," going back to a younger Bruce, Bruce having just broken up with a woman over his secrets, and being the "freshman" student. CBR Article
January 4, 2021: Interview with Mark Dacascos. Commends Jeremy Adams' writing, finding Richard Dragon's heart and moral compass, connecting with Richard, balancing light and dark, reliving the 70s and other projects. CBR Article
January 4, 2021: Comments from David Giuntoli and Bruce Wayne clip released. IGN Article
January 4, 2021: Interview with Sam Liu. Spoilerverse Article
January 5, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams. Flickering Myth Article
January 5, 2021: Comments from Michael Jai White and Ben Turner clip released. IGN YouTube
January 6, 2021: Comments from Kelly Hu and Lady Shiva clip released. IGN YouTube
January 6, 2021: Interview with Kelly Hu. CBM Article
January 6, 2021: Interview with Michael Jai White. CBM Article
January 6, 2021: 26 second clip "Ben Turner Attack" released. WBHE YouTube
January 7, 2021: Comments from Decascos and Richard Dragon clip released. IGN YouTube
January 7, 2021: Cast interviews with David Giuntoli, Kelly Hu, Michael Jai White, and Mark Decascos. Hall of Justice Podcast #215
January 8, 2021: Interview with Mark Decascos. Flickering Myth Article
January 9, 2021: Interview with David Giuntoli. Flickering Myth Article
January 10, 2021: Interview with Sam Liu. Animatics were being delivered while Liu and Bruce Timm were also editing final picture for Superman: Red Son. Ben Turner's martial arts leans towards a hard style like karate, Richard Dragon's is more fluid like Jeet June Do and Wushu, Lady Shiva is more weapons driven but also Wushu and bit inspired by Donnie Yen. There is a character that has a snake style. CBR Article
January 11, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams on choosing influences from the 70s/80s, the cast and characters, Kobra, and philosophy. CBR Article
January 12, 2021: 29 second clip "Shiva-Dragon Vs. Ninjas" released. WBHE YouTube
January 12, 2021: Interview with main cast. DC Blog Article
January 12, 2021: Interview with main cast and crew. Comics Beat Article
January 12, 2021: New still of Dragon, Shiva, Turner, and Batman released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 13, 2021: Ben Li storyboarded the whole assault on the island section. Sam Liu Tweet
January 13, 2021: There was a general note from the higher ups that Bruce needed more costume time but they didn't press too hard about it. Sam Liu Tweet
January 14, 2021: Aluir Amancio did the designs for "pretty much all" the major characters: Batman/Bruce, Ben Turner, Lady Shiva, Richard Dragon, O-Sensei, Jeffrey Burr, Kingsnake, Lady Eve, Schlangenfaust and Silver St. Cloud. Bruce Timm Anime Superhero post
January 14, 2021: Bill Sienkiewicz did the cover art. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 15, 2021: Opening was set in the French Riviera. Jeremy Adams Tweet
January 18, 2021: Sam Liu reveals the crew was surprised the movie got an R rating because they took a lot of blood out. He notes "they" have "really been clamping down recently." Sam Liu Tweet
January 19, 2021: Elsa Gargarza storyboarded the Shiva lair and Nanda Parbat-one finger fight flashback scenes. Sam Liu Tweet
January 19, 2021: Jeff Wamester storyboarded the opening scene and the Nanda Parbat flashback that introduces O-Sensei's students. Sam Liu Tweet
January 19, 2021: Bruce Timm confirms Kobra Island was inspired by Khao Phing Kan island in Thailand, the location for Scaramanga's retreat in "The Man with the Golden Gun". Anime Superhero post
January 21, 2021: Dusty Abell posts 9 incidental's character designs. Dusty Abell instagram
January 21, 2021: Dusty Abell posts 9 incidental's character designs. Dusty Abell instagram
January 21, 2021: Dusty Abell posts 9 incidental's character designs. Dusty Abell instagram
January 21, 2021: Andres Velasco storyboarded the Ben Turner breaking up Kobra deal scene and David Maximo storyboarded Batman vs. Axe Gang scene. Sam Liu Tweet
January 21, 2021: Interview with Kelly Hu. ComicBook Article
January 23, 2021: Bruce Timm comments on the ending. While he broke the story with Jeremy Adams and Jim Krieg, they realized they needed to end the movie with the four heroes battling evil for all eternity. In the excitement of the moment, Timm suggested ending it with Batman looking right into the camera, saying, "Let's get it on" with a badass smirk. He instinctively made Bruce Lee's 'Come and get it' gesture. Adams and Krieg instantly recognized it and stated it had to be in the ending. Timm reluctantly agreed to use it one last time in a production he worked on. Anime Superhero post
January 24, 2021: Sam Liu reveals the original ending was just Batman closing the Gate on the others and fighting the demons by himself in the other dimension. He recalls suggesting all four fight together but he was against using the Bruce Lee gesture. Anime Superhero post
January 25, 2021: David Maximo storyboarded the scene of Richard Dragon walking up to Gotham Nights. Bruce Timm was on the fence but Sam Liu dug it. Anime Superhero post
January 26, 2021: TJ Collins designed the spirit animal auras at the end. Sam Liu Tweet
January 27, 2021: Interview with Michael Jai White. ComicBook Article
January 27, 2021: Elsa Garagarza storyboarded the two early main Shiva fight scenes. Sam Liu Tweet
February 5, 2021: Bruce Timm comments on the ending's inspirations. Two big inspirations for the ending was the ambiguous nature of the series finale of Angel, "Not Fade Away," wherein the protagonists face seemingly unbeatable odds then it cuts to black before the final epic battle even begins and the ending to the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie with a cocky and defiant line to the true Big Bad then a cut to black. Anime Superhero post
February 6, 2021: The movie was #1 for the top ten Blu-ray seller for the week ending 1/30/21, #1 for the top five home media sellers for the week ending 1/30/21, and #4 for top five UHD Blu-ray sellers for the week ending 1/30/21. Blu-ray Article
February 7, 2021: David Maximo storyboarded the car chase. Sam Liu Tweet
February 15, 2021: Interview with Sam Liu. POC Culture Article
February 18, 2021: Interview with Kelly Hu. SciFi Talk Tumblr
February 21, 2021: Interview with Sam Liu. Liu introduced a touch of 80s influence like Big Trouble in Little China. It is 1973 as far as Bruce Timm is concerned. The Sarah O'Connell Show YouTube, 54 min mark
March 4, 2021: Interview with Jeremy Adams. Hall of Justice Podcast episode 223, 27:53 mark
March 12, 2021: Interview with Michael Jai White. SciFi Talk YouTube
Superman: Man of Tomorrow News
July 19, 2019: One of the 2020 movies will be Superman: Man of Tomorrow. DC Blog
April 30, 2020: In Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Clark Kent is working as an intern for the Daily Planet and learning on the job how to save the city of Metropolis. Superman is voiced by Darren Criss, Zachary Quinto voices Lex Luthor. Alexandra Daddario voices Lois Lane, Lobo is voiced by Ryan Hurst, Parasite will be voiced by Brett Dalton, Ike Amadi voices Martian Manhunter, Neil Flynn voices Jonathan Kent, and Bellamy Young voices Martha Kent. It is directed by Chris Palmer and written by Tim Sheridan, with Butch Lukic serving as supervising producer. Still of Superman and Lex included. EW Article
June 16, 2020: Release is rumored to be September 8. DVD News Flash Facebook
June 23, 2020: 1:39 trailer released. First look at cover and cast including the Kents, Martian Manhunter, and Parasite. IGN YouTube
June 25, 2020: Digital release of August 23 and 4K/Blu-ray/DVD release of September 8 confirmed, new logline, cast info: Cristina Milizia voices Maya, Petey and Kaylie, Eugene Byrd voices Ron Troupe, April Stewart voices Mrs. Ross, and Piotr Michael voices Perry White, runtime is 86 minutes, and special features include featurettes about Lobo and Martian Manhunter, past peeks at Justice League vs. The Fatal Five and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, From the DC Vault will be Superman: The Animated Series' "The Main Man" Part 1 and 2, trailers for Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge, and Superman: Red Son, and a sneak peek at the next movie. In addition to Butch Lukic taking over as the next Supervising Producer, Kimberly Moreau will be a new producer. Rated. PG-13 for violence, some bloody images, suggestive material, language, smoking and brief partial nudity. Front cover art included. WF Article
June 25, 2020: When Cristina Milizia was scheduled to record ADR, her son Alex was born instead. Cristina Milizia Tweet
July 13, 2020: Back cover revealed. World's Finest Tweet
July 21, 2020: New press release. Tim Sheridan took inspiration from a number of stories, including Superman: American Alien and Superman: Birthright. DC Article
August 14, 2020: Will be streamed for free at DC FanDome on August 22 at 4:15 pm PST then a 50 minute virtual panel at 5:45 pm Eastern with Darren Criss, Brett Dalton, Ryan Hurst, Ike Amadi, Butch Lukic, Chris Palmer and Tim Sheridan. It will replay on August 23 at midnight. TV Line Article
August 17, 2020: 1:09 clip featuring Lobo. IGN Article
August 18, 2020: 1:30 clip "Rocket" posted. SyFy Wire YouTube
August 20, 2020: 2:19 clip posted. DC YouTube
August 20, 2020: 1:10 clip "Clark Vs. Lobo" posted. ComicBook YouTube
August 21, 2020: 0:54 clip "Superman vs Lobo" posted. WBE YouTube
August 21, 2020: Superman: Man of Tomorrow is not the start of a new continuity but director Chris Palmer hopes for a sequel. CBR Article
August 22, 2020: DC FanDome panel will debut on IGN on Sunday, August 23 at 2pm PT/5pm ET. Darren Criss, Ike Amadi, Brett Dalton, Tim Sheridan, Chris Palmer, and moderator Matt Bomer will feature. Gary Miereanu Tweet
August 23, 2020: 45 minute recording of the IGN panel posted. Looked at Superman For All Season but didn't get anything then used American Alien for inspiration like the pre-Superman costume and Lobo then Tim Sheridan put his twist on it. Once they figured out when the story took place, they also looked at Birthright. Biggest directive from Lukic was to make the movie smaller in scale like the Richard Donner movies and see Superman rise from those kind of character interactions. It was meant to be more of an indie movie and more about character. The movie isn't an origin story more like Act 2. Themes explored include how the world affects Superman, identity, and truth to one's self. Sam Register told Butch Lukic to to something different so he went in an opposite direction of anime and used thick and thin lines like a comic. Chris Palmer convinced Lukic of using Flash and other things. Otto Schmidt's art style gave Lukic some confidence with animating this look but the overseas animation studio had problems at first so it was a style that adapted over time. Some points have broken lines like traditional hand drawn animation. Rudy Jones is an everyman you can sympathize with. Ike Amadi used his immigration from Nigeria to inform his take on Martian Manhunter. Three of the main characters are ones who are the last of their race. The cast was told to treat it like they were acting in live action. There is an easter egg in the scene when Martha gives Clark his costume. IGN YouTube
August 23, 2020: 54 second clip of Clark meeting Rudy. IGN Article
August 24, 2020: Chris Palmer comments on the animation style. It definitely evokes the original Superman animated series, what Metropolis itself could be 25, 30 years in the future. The line art was to try something new and make a different world from the previous films and evoke more of a comic book kind of feel. CBR Article
August 24, 2020: Chris Palmer comments on Parasite as an outsider figure in contrast to the three aliens of the movie. CBR Article
August 25, 2020: 1:02 clip released. CBR YouTube
August 26, 2020: Full interview with Chris Palmer. CBR Article
August 26, 2020: Tim Sheridan talks about the title. It wasn't Man of Tomorrow until he finished the first draft. CBR Article
August 26, 2020: Tim Sheridan explains Lobo represents what we get away from in contrast to Superman being who we aspire to be. CBR Article
August 26, 2020: SciFiNow will host a live twitter watch party with writer Tim Sheridan at 9 pm on Thursday. SciFiNow Tweet
August 27, 2020: Full interview with Tim Sheridan. CBR Article
August 27, 2020: Tim Sheridan pitched the opening scene to Chris Palmer when the bosses were out of the office. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 27, 2020: Originally, the script started further into the story with a title sequence of a carefree Clark walking to the Daily Planet. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 27, 2020: Butch Lukic made Tim Sheridan change a "I'd watch my six" line in the script. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 27, 2020: Tim Sheridan had to remove a lot of F words from the script. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 27, 2020: Butch Lukic decided to include Lobo in the movie. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 27, 2020: "It's never gonna catch on" was either a late addition by Wes Gleason or an ad lib by Darren Criss. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 27, 2020: In the script, Lobo was eating a bowl of noodles instead of drinking whiskey. Tim Sheridan Tweet
August 31, 2020: Interview with Butch Lukic. Decided to go in a different direction from the bulky Parasite designs and used Evangelion as a reference point. Otto Schmidt submitted four designs for Lobo: a straight hair, short hair, mohawk, and the classic look that winded up being chosen. Schmidt submitted five looks for Lois, including the leather jacket that was chosen and a nice business suit. Lukic decided to use a rejected look for Lois' casual appearance when she visits Clark at his apartment. A red haired Lex Luthor was considered and Schmidt did a rough form of it. Considered adapting from Man For All Seasons like the part when teenage Clark is arrested but it would have stretched the movie. Hall of Justice Podcast Episode 198
September 2, 2020: Interview with Butch Lukic and Tim Sheridan. The genesis of the story was a collaboration between Butch Lukic, Jim Krieg, and Tim Sheridan. They decided to try a Superman story but not exactly starting from the beginning. Instead Superman has been in Metropolis for about year trying to make his way in the world of journalism while trying to help people without revealing himself. The imagery of Calrk wearing goggles and a leather jacket was influenced from American Alien. Lukic went back and forth through email with Otto Schmidt on character design since he was new to animation. Jon Suzuki and Dusty Abell changed it so it was fit for animation. The French animation studio JSBC that worked on the Lastman cartoon was also an influence on design. How does Clark approach being an alien and how does he accept that and how is he accepted by the world are part of the story. As far as Lobo, the swearing and the sexism, appropriate or inappropriate is about as far as Lukic took it because the movie would be PG-13. He did self-censor when it came to swearing. Tim Sheridan wanted to subvert expectations and present Clark Kent at an emotional crossroads of trying to figure out if he should be truthful since Clark is someone who is always about truth and justice. During the writing, their first instinct wasn't to write it as an allegory for immigration nor did it drive the start of the process but there was no way around the topic for a Superman story with Lobo and Martian Manhunter in it. They wanted talk about what it means to be an outsider and to be looking at the rest of the world because it was much more basic and something universal that they thought everybody would be able to identify with. Comics Beat Article
September 3, 2020: Interview with Brett Dalton. CBM Article
September 7, 2020: Interview with Brett Dalton. CBR Article
September 8, 2020: David Nakayama is the front cover artist for the 4K/Bluray/DVD release. David Nakayama Tweet
October 22, 2020: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Owen Likes Comics YouTube
November 19, 2020: Nominated by Critic's Choice Awards for Best Superhero Movie. Tim Sheridan Tweet
January 25, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Voices from Krypton Podcast
February 2, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Voices from Krypton Podcast
February 8, 2021: Interview with Tim Sheridan. Voices from Krypton Podcast
Superman: Red Son News
October 11, 2013: James Tucker mentions adapting Superman: Red Son has been discussed. Toon Zone Article
January 13, 2018: Bruce Timm repeats he would like to do a movie based on the Superman Elseworlds story "Red Son" but it depends on sales of Gotham by Gaslight. ComicBook Article
January 8, 2019: Rumor is Red Son adaptation is being developed. Rumored logline and cast is Amy Acker, Anna Vocino, Diedrich Bader, Greg Chun, Jim Ward, Jason Isaacs, Jason Spisak, Jim Meskimen, Paul Williams, Phil Lamarr, Phil Morris, Roger Craig Smith, Sasha Roiz, Tara Strong, Travis Willingham, Vanessa Marshall, William Salyers, and Winter Zoli. Revenge of the Fan Article
July 19, 2019: One of the 2020 movies will be Superman: Red Son. DC Blog
September 19, 2019: First still released, featuring Kal-El. Jason Isaacs voices Kal-El, Diedrich Bader voices Lex Luthor, Amy Acker voices Lois Lane, Vanessa Marshall voices Wonder Woman, Phil Morris voices James Olsen, Paul Williams voices Brainiac, Sasha Roiz voices Hal Jordan, Phil LaMarr voices John Stewart, Roger Craig Smith voices Batman, Jim Meskimen voices John F. Kennedy, Travis Willingham voices Superior Man, William Salyers voices Joseph Stalin, and Winter Ave Zoli voices Svetlana. Executive produced by Bruce Timm and Sam Register, directed by Sam Liu, and script by J.M. DeMatteis. Releases first quarter 2020. TV Insider Article
September 26, 2019: Second still released, featuring Batman. Comics Beat Article
October 3, 2019: Jim Lee shows off stills at New York Comic Con, including a first look at Wonder Woman. Now Bruce Timm is reportedly the director. Kirsten Acuna Tweet
October 25, 2019: Red Son wrapped production the week of October 21. Sam Liu Tweet
October 26, 2019: Sam Liu estimates Red Son started production in mid-2018. It had quick turn arounds like Public Enemies and Batman and Harley Quinn. Sam Liu Tweet
November 5, 2019: Still of Superman and Wonder Woman posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 3, 2019: Still of Wonder Woman and Superman dancing posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 3, 2019: James Tucker did an initial pass on the Wonder Woman design but it was later revised. James Tucker Tweet
December 13, 2019: Still of Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and the Green Lantern Corps. Stewart is voiced by Phil LaMarr. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 16, 2019: 1:43 trailer released. Rated PG-13 for violent content, bloody images, suggestive material, language, thematic elements, and some smoking. Front cover revealed. IGN YouTube
December 18, 2019: Digital release is on February 25, 2020 and physical media release is on March 17, 2020. Phantom Stranger will be the short attached to the release. Special features also include a Cold War featurette, two episodes from the Red Son motion comic, and sneak peak at Justice League Dark: Apokolips War. Rated PG-13 and runtime listed at 84 minutes. WF Article
February 11, 2020: Still of Lex Luthor released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 12, 2020: Red Son will premiere on February 24 at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood at 7 pm. Isaacs, Bader, Acker, Marshall, Morris, Smith, Roiz, LaMarr, Willingham, Timm, and Liu will attend. Still included. World's Finest
February 12, 2020: 51 second "Newsreel Clip" clip posted. WBE YouTube
February 13, 2020: The movie is still rated PG-13. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 21, 2020: 40 second clip "Lex & Lois" released. Warner Bros. Entertainment YouTube
February 21, 2020: Lex and Lois still released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 24, 2020: 1:08 Batman clip posted. IGN YouTube
February 25, 2020: 43:41 recording of West Hollywood panel posted. Saturday Morning Cereal YouTube
February 26, 2020: 1:18 clip "Satellite Clip" released. WBHE YouTube
February 26, 2020: Tara Strong voiced Young Batman. Sam Liu Tweet
February 28, 2020: 1:06 clip "Now or Later" released. ComicBook YouTube
February 28, 2020: Red Son will be screened at the Directors Guild of America in New York City on March 16 at 7 pm. Amy Acker, Vanessa Marshall, Roger Craig Smith, Sasha Roiz, Bruce Timm, Sam Liu, and J.M. DeMatteis will attend the post-screening panel. Two stills of Green Lantern and Lois released. WF Article
March 2, 2020: New York premiere canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus. CBR Article
March 3, 2020: 1:15 clip released. CBR YouTube
March 4, 2020: 1:21 clip released. DC YouTube
March 12, 2020: 0:41 clip "Batman-Helicopters" released. WBHE YouTube
March 12, 2020: Two Batman stills released. World's Finest Tweet
March 12, 2020: Promo posters released. WBHE Tweet
March 12, 2020: Interview with Sam Liu. Red Son took five attempts to make. Starburst Article
March 13, 2020: The military official who talks to Superman at the dam is named General Rogozhin, a nod to Dostoevsky's The Idiot, in the script. J.M. DeMatteis Tweet
March 13, 2020: J.M. DeMatteis confirms the hydroelectric dam is loosely based on the Sayano-Shushenskaya Dam. J.M. DeMatteis Tweet
March 13, 2020: Interviews with Jason Isaacs, Vanessa Marshall, and Phil Morris. DC Daily Episode 371
March 13, 2020: Roger Craig Smith will do a Twitter AMA on Moday the 16th from 4-5 pm PDT. Roger Craig Smith Tweet
March 16, 2020: 1:01 clip featuring Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman released. IGN Article
May 14, 2020: Streams on DC Universe on June 17. DC Blog
June 24, 2020: Interview with Amy Acker and Phil Morris. DCU Article
February 21, 2021: Interview with Sam Liu. The Sarah O'Connell Show YouTube, 1 hour, 09 mark
Octber 22, 2021: Sasha Roiz and Phil LaMarr recorded for Hal Jordan and John Stewart on October 22, 2018. Gary Miereanu Tweet
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight News
October 15, 2015: NYCC Q&A with James Tucker. Tucker still wants to do an Elseworlds DTV in an anthology format that adapts Gotham by Gaslight, Flashpoint Batman: Knight of Vengeance, and Red Rain. CBR Article
April 8, 2017: It was reported at Wizard World St. Louis, Jennifer Carpenter revealed she's voicing Catwoman in an animated adaptation of Gotham by Gaslight. CBM Article
July 8, 2017: The next movie releasing after Batman and Harley Quinn will be Batman: Gotham by Gaslight. CB Article
July 10, 2017: Jay Oliva confirms he is not involved in the movie. Jay Oliva Tweet
September 26, 2017: Updated listing in iTunes reveals cast includes Bruce Greenwood, Jennifer Carpenter, Chris Cox, John DiMaggio, David Forseth, Grey Griffin, Anthony Head, Bob Joles, Yuri Lowenthal, Lincoln Melcher, Scott Patterson, William Salyers, Tara Strong, Bruce Timm, and Kari Wuhrer. Sam Liu listed as director, Jim Krieg as screenwriter, and Bruce Timm as producer. Screenshot of cover and logline emphasizes Batman vs. Jack the Ripper. Toon Zone post
October 6, 2017: Summary of panel. It includes more characters than seen in the original comic, many suspects who could be Jack the Ripper, not sure yet if rating will be PG-13 or R, at least one sequence that makes you squirm a little bit, not a direct adaptation of Mike Mignola's visual style but the crew took some visual cues the comics and fused that with their traditional animation styles, tried to get as much shadow as possible on Jack the Ripper, first clip has Batman attacking the criminal that's taken charge of the boys and made them pickpockets, and directs them to go to an orphanage and turn around their lives, there's a real emotional arc for Bruce, Selina is an actress/adventurer, and inspired by Sherlock Holmes character Irene Adler and is an equal to Bruce Wayne, they investigate the tragedy together, second clip shown is of Batman and Selina Kyle fighting Jack the Ripper in a slaughterhouse, Alan Burnett said he always wanted to set a scene in a slaughterhouse, movie isn't aiming for historical accuracy, crew are fans of the show Penny Dreadful, Sister Leslie (Thompkins) makes a strong presence in the movie, and the movie has DC Comics Easter eggs, Jack the Ripper Easter Eggs and Sherlock Holmes Easter eggs. CBR Article
October 6, 2017: Anthony Head voices Alfred. Movie partially adapts Gotham by Gaslight and Master of the Future. SyFy Wire Article
October 18, 2017: Q&A summary from NYCC. The character designs were done by Steven Choi. Comics Beat Article
October 19, 2017: Q&A from NYCC with Jim Krieg, Bruce Timm, and Sam Liu. DC All Access YouTube
November 10, 2017: Trailer released. IGN YouTube
November 14, 2017: The movie releases on January 23, 2018 on digital and February 6, 2018 on Blu-ray and DVD. Front cover and special features also revealed - a documentary featurette on the comic, commentary with Bruce Timm, Sam Liu, and Jim Krieg, a sneak peek at Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay, and From the DC Vault - "Showdown" episode from Batman: The Animated Series; "Trials of the Demon!" episode from Batman: The Brave and the Bold. CBR Article
November 25, 2017: Batman still released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 5, 2017: New footage in trailer from Warner UK. Warner UK YouTube
December 6, 2017: Gary Miereanu posts still of Jack the Ripper. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 6, 2017: The sequence of the battle against Jack the Ripper in the meat factory was boarded by Chase Conley. Sam Liu Tweet
December 14, 2017: The movie will be shown during the DC in D.C. event. It will be shown on January 12 from 6:30 to 9:15 pm. Only 18 years and older will be allowed. There will be a cocktail reception, the movie, and a Q&A with the cast and crew at the Newseum Theatre. Toon Zone post
December 14, 2017: Batman still and Ivy clip released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
December 22, 2017: Batman still released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 5, 2018: New clip released of Batman taking on a thug named Big Bill. ComicBook Article
January 11, 2018: New stills and clip released of Batman and street urchins. World's Finest Tweet
January 12, 2018: Bruce Greenwood Q&A at DC in D.C. event. Greenwood praises the script and would do a sequel. ComicBook Article
January 13, 2018: Batman still released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 15, 2018: Summary of screening and panel at DC in D.C. event. 1944 movie "The Lodger" and Erik Larson's historical novel "The Devil in the White City" were cited as influences. Previews World Article
January 16, 2018: Jack the Ripper still released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 16, 2018: Batman still released. Announcement tomorrow. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 17, 2018: Batman and Jack stills released. World's Finest Tweet
January 17, 2018: Batman still released. Paley Center Los Angeles premiere will be on February 5, 2018. Screening starts at 7 pm. Gary Miereanu Tweet
January 23, 2018: Three stills released. World's Finest Tweet
January 23, 2018: Selina still and clip released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 2, 2018: Batman vs. Jack clip released. ComicBook Article
February 2, 2018: Bruce meets Selina clip released. THR Article
February 2, 2018: Interview with cast and crew. Down and Nerdy Podcast Episode 199
February 3, 2018: Phil Bourassa reveals early development sketches of Batman he did a very nascent stage before Bruce Timm settled on a direction . Phil Bourassa instagram
February 5, 2018: Bruce Wayne and Hugo Strange chat clip released. CBR Article
February 5, 2018: Jack and Batman pursue a blimp across Gotham clip released. SyFy Wire Article
February 5, 2018: Jake Castorena posts storyboards of Batman and Jack fight. Jake Castorena instagram
February 6, 2018: Jack and Batman battle on the blimp clip released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
February 9, 2018: Jake Castorena posts snippet of original board for blimp fight. Jake Castorena instagram
February 12, 2018: Jim Krieg confirms Hugo Strange describing Jack the Ripper as having a "hatred of women, a hunger that never dies!" was a reference to Star Trek Season 2 episode 14 "Wolf in the Fold". Jim Krieg Tweet
March 15, 2018: Jake Castorena posts another snippet of original board for blimp fight. Jake Castorena instagram
March 23, 2018: Blu-ray sales estimates for first week release is $2 million. The Numbers Tweet
July 6, 2018: Jake Castorena posts a snippet of an original board for a Gordon-Batman talking scene. Jake Castorena instagram
June 21, 2019: Initial concept art for Batman. Steven Choi instagram
June 21, 2019: Initial concept art for Batman. Steven Choi instagram
June 21, 2019: Initial concept art of Batman and Jack the Ripper. Steven Choi instagram
June 21, 2019: More concept art of Batman. Steven Choi instagram
June 21, 2019: Tim, Dickie, and Jason final designs. Steven Choi instagram
June 21, 2019: Final Batman design. Steven Choi instagram
June 21, 2019: Final Gordon as Jack design. Steven Choi instagram
Batman Ninja News
September 19, 2017: There is a Batman Ninja anime film slated for release in 2018. The crew includes director Jumpei Mizusaki, character designer Takashi Okazaki, screenwriter Kazuki Nakashima, and English-language screenwriters Leo Chu & Eric Garcia. There will be a first look at New York Comic Con on October 05, 2017 from 12:45 to 1:45 PM at Main Stage 1-D. NYCC post
October 5, 2017: Summary of First Look panel at NYCC. The movie takes place in medieval Japan, Nakashima, Okazaki and Mizusaki were approached by Warner Bros., performers acted out the fight scenes and the recorded choreography was used by the animators as a reference point, the Blu-ray will include both the subtitled original Japanese version as well as an English version, it is Batman through the eyes of the Japanese, the movie is a love letter to the Batman mythos and comes with a cache of easter eggs and surprises for fans, and it will be rated PG-13 for intense action. The teaser trailer shown features Batman confronting the Joker but Joker identifies him as a hero who can do everything but kill, Nightwing strikes the Penguin, Robin brandishes a sword, Poison Ivy takes out her own blade, Catwoman takes on Harley Quinn, A men-yoroi, facial armor, is removed and reveals Two-Face, and Gorilla Grodd reigns as a feudal lord. There was also a tease of an amazing fight scene. CB Article
October 5, 2017: The Joker is voiced by someone with the initials "T.H.". Meselyn Tweet
October 5, 2017: First look at Batman and Joker figures. DLohRidah Tweet
October 5, 2017: First look at Red Hood on poster. yourethestorm Tweet
October 5, 2017: The movie has been in the works for the last three years. Meselyn Tweet
October 5, 2017: The movie is not finished yet and not all the voice recording is done. Meselyn Tweet
October 5, 2017: Prime 1 Studios will be producing 1/4 scale figures of Batman, Joker, and more. Prime 1 Studio Facebook Post
October 6, 2017: Kamikaze Douga is the studio providing animation services and music by Yugo Kanno. Anime News Network Article
November 30, 2017: Trailer released. Comic Book Article
November 30, 2017: Footage from Tokyo Comic Con (Japanese and English sub versions) and poster art released. Kouichi Yamadera voice Batman, Wataru Takagi voices Joker, Ai Kakuma voices Catwoman, and Rie Kugimiya voices Harley Quinn. ANN Article
December 1, 2017: Gallery of screencaps from trailer. CBR Article
December 1, 2017: Prime 1 Studios posts photo of Batman figure. Prime 1 Studio instagram
December 2, 2017: Photos of figures on display at Tokyo Comic Con. Toys R Evil blog
January 23, 2018: Scans of magazine article from Figure King. The Batman figure releases in June and includes interchangeable portraits, interchangeable hands, a removable cape, and a sword. The Joker releases in July and looks to include interchangeable faces, interchangeable hands, a sword, and two fan weapons. Both are listed for 6000 Yen (or about $54). Toy Ark Article
January 26, 2018: On March 25, there will be a panel from 10:25 to 11:00 am at AnimeJapan 2018 with Ai Kakuma, voice of Catwoman. AnimeJapan Schedule
January 31, 2018: Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and action and for some suggestive material. WF Tweet
February 13, 2018: Releases on April 24 in digital and on May 8 on Blu-ray Steelbook, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD. A 4K UHD for a Digital only release is planned for Summer 2018. Runtime is 85 minutes. Special features listed. "East/West Batman" explores combining eastern and western animation. "Batman: Made in Japan" has the filmmakers talking about the Japanese character models, influences, and designs. "New York Comic Con Presents Batman Ninja" is a recording of the panel from last year. 1:33 trailer, still of Batman and Joker, front cover, logline, and English cast released. Roger Craig Smith voices Batman, Tony Hale voices the Joker, Grey Griffin voices Catwoman, Tara Strong voices Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy, Fred Tatasciore voices Gorilla Grodd and Deathstroke, Yuri Lowenthal voices Robin, Adam Croasdell voices Nightwing and Alfred, Will Friedle voices Red Robin and Red Hood, Tom Kenny voices Penguin, Eric Bauza voices Two-Face. WF Article
February 14, 2018: Matt Yang King announces he is part of the cast and confirms he could be heard in the trailer. maddking Tweet
February 14, 2018: First look at Steelbook. World's Finest Tweet
March 9, 2018: Premieres at Wonder Con on March 24 from 10:15 am - 12:15 pm in the Arena. Panel includes Jumpei Mizusaki, Kazuki Nakashima, Takashi Okazaki, Leo Chu and Eric Garcia, actors led by Roger Craig Smith. Coming Soon Article
March 16, 2018: Releases in theaters in Japan on June 15. New 30 second teaser posted on website. New cast info for Japanese version: Takehito Koyasu as Gorilla Grodd, Atsuko Tanaka as Poison Ivy, Junichi Suwabe as Deathstroke, Cho as Penguin, Toshiyuki Morikawa as Two-Face, Kenta Miyake as Bane, Yuuki Kaji as Robin, Kengo Kawanishi as Red Robin, Daisuke Ono as Nightwing, Akira Ishida as Red Hood, and Houchu Ohtsuka as Alfred. Crew includes: Part Director: Shinji Takagi, Junichi Yamamoto, Shuhei Morita; Storyboards: Romanov Higa, Junichi Yamamoto, Shuhei Morita; Mechanical Design: Yoshihiro Sono, Daisuke Sajiki, Takashi Okazaki, Akira Gonpei, Shinji Aramaki; Concept Art: Michi Suzuki; Imageboards: Fuminori Kizaki, Jooyo Chang; CGI Director: Satoshi Sawada, Takanobu Mizuno; Chief Modeler: Yuuki Ishikawa; Chief Robo Modeler: Akira Gonpei; Animation Chief: Ryuusuke Sakamoto, Kouichi Yoshino; Texture Chief: Hiromitsu Saitou; Color Design: Satoko Kimura; Art Director: Masanobu Nomura; Editing: Kiyoshi Hirose (EditZ); Composite Director: Miho Sakina; Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami; Sound Effects: Yasumasa Koyama; Setting Research: Mitsuyasu Sakai; Animation Producer: Tetsuro Satomi; Producer: Kazutatsu Shimizu; and Production Cooperation: Lapiz. ANN Article
March 17, 2018: New Japanese trailer. Warner Bros. Japan YouTube
March 17, 2018: Back cover art released. World's Finest Tweet
March 22, 2018: Tech check at Wonder Con photo posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 24, 2018: Summary of Wonder Con panel. SyFy Wire Article
March 25, 2018: 28:19 Recording of Wonder Con panel. Malice Corp YouTube
March 26, 2018: Summary from Wonder Con panel. The three stereotypes of samurai, ninjas and transforming robots were implemented by Japanese crew, Chu and Garcia talk about differences between English and Japanese dialogue, Bane's lines were kept the same, and there are easter eggs like Two-Face's coin. CBR Article
March 27, 2018: Recording of Wonder Con Q&A with cast. GWW Article
April 16, 2018: 30 second promo clip posted. WBHE Tweet
April 19, 2018: First 2 minutes 30 seconds of movie posted. PlayStation Tweet
April 20, 2018: Still of Poison Ivy posted. WBHE Tweet
April 20, 2018: Dubbed clip of Batman vs. Joker samurai posted. ANN Article
April 20, 2018: Still of Joker posted. There will be news on Monday. Gary Miereanu Tweet
April 20, 2018: 1:55 featurette posted. Google Play YouTube
April 23, 2018: Dubbed clip of Batman vs. Joker. ComicBook Article
April 23, 2018: Still of Harley Quinn posted. News pushed to Tuesday. Gary Miereanu Tweet
April 24, 2018: 00:41 clip "Heroes Assemble" released. On May 1, there will be a screening and panel discussion in New York City at The Directors Guild of America. Screening starts at 7 pm. On May 2, there will be an appearance/signing by filmmakers and key voice cast at Kinokuniya Bookstore followed by a Q&A with the audience starting at 5:30 pm. WF Article
April 24, 2018: 00:42 clip "Forest Fight" released. Otaku USA Magazine YouTube
April 24, 2018: 1:11 clip of Joker and Harley taunting Batman. SyFy Wire Article
April 24, 2018: Still of Catwoman incognito posted. Grey Griffin Tweet
April 25, 2018: Still of Catwoman posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
April 25, 2018: Sneak peek and interviews from Wonder Con. DCAA YouTube
April 30, 2018: Clip featuring Grodd released. WBHE YouTube
May 8, 2018: Clip featuring Batman and Joker in a sword fight. WBHE YouTube
May 30, 2018: The movie will be adapted as a manga by artist Masato Hisa and launches Friday in Japan in Monthly Hero's magazine. ANN Article
September 15, 2018: Batman Ninja will be available on Netflix starting October 26. ComicBook Article
October 7, 2018: Photo of XM Studio's Batman figure. Retail price is $990. herokomplex instagram
October 7, 2018: Photo of XM Studio's Catwoman figure. Retail price is $1099. herokomplex instagram
October 7, 2018: Photo of XM Studio's Deathstroke figure. herokomplex instagram
October 7, 2018: Photo of XM Studio's Batgirl figure. Retail price is $1099. herokomplex instagram
August 7, 2019: Manga ends on September 1. ComicBook Article
February 20, 2020: The movie is being adapted into a stage play in Japan that runs from October to December 2020. ComicBook Article
DC's League of Super Pets
July 31, 2018: Jared Stern has been hired to write and direct a theatrical movie. Collider Article
January 30, 2019: It will reportedly open in theaters on May 21, 2021. Jared Stern and Sam Levine are directing. Patty Hicks is producing. Deadline Article
May 22, 2019: Moved to May 22, 2022 release. Deadline Article
September 12, 2020: First look at Krypto. DCU Movie Tweet
May 21, 2021: Dwayne Johnson voices Krypto. Johnson's production company Seven Bucks will produce the movie. Patricia Hicks, Jared Stern and, under their Seven Bucks Productions banner, Johnson, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia are producing the film. John Requa, Glenn Ficarra and Nicholas Stoller are executive producing. The "larger" voice cast will be announced in the near future. Deadline Article
June 8, 2021: First teaser reveals Krypto and logo. Ace is voiced by Kevin Hart. Voice cast includes Kate McKinnon, John Krasinski, Vanessa Bayer, Natasha Lyonne, Diego Luna, and Keanu Reeves. Rotten Tomatoes Tweet
August 4, 2021: Hiram Garcia comments on movie and confirms it was in the works for a while. Collider Article
August 31, 2021: At DC FanDome, new content will be shown. DC Blog
September 13, 2021: Marc Maron voices Lex Luthor. Comic Book Article
October 16, 2021: 0:58 teaser posted with first footage. The first trailer releases in November. Theatrical date moved up two days to May 20, 2022. World's Finest YouTube
November 12, 2021: DC League of Super-Pets: The Great Mxy-Up is a Middle Grade graphic novel for readers age 8-12 by writer Heath Corson and artist Bobby Rimony and set to publish on May 17, 2022. It spins out of the movie and is about the Super-Pets not being taken seriously by their respective heroes when Mr. Mxyzptlk, a magical imp from the fifth dimension, arrives in Metropolis with a plan to wreak a little chaos and destruction then the Justice League is caught in his trap. The Super-Pets are left to save the League and defeat Mxyzptlk but have to team up with their greatest enemy to do so. They're not sure she can be trusted. DC Blog
November 17, 2021: Stills of the Super Pets released. Krypto shares all of his owner's powers but starts off not knowing how to play with other pets but he's forced to lead a team of newly powered rescue animals to save Metropolis. Merton the turtle is voiced by Natasha Lyonne, PB the pig is voiced by Vanessa Bayer, and Chip the squirrel by Diego Luna. Jared Stern got the idea for the movie after volunteering with his wife at a rescue shelter where he encountered a group of unadopted pets who had been there for a long time. The heart of the movie is a buddy story between Krypto and Ace. Krypto flies above the streets and Ace is from the streets, the latter knows a little bit more about being a regular dog. Their dynamic is figuring that out and butting heads along the way. EW Article
November 21, 2021: John Krasinski is voicing Superman. John Krasinski Tweet
November 23, 2021: 2:45 trailer released. Warner Bros Kids YouTube
November 23, 2021: 30 second Bake-Off clip released. Warner UK YouTube
November 23, 2021: Poster featuring Krypto and Ace released with a tagline of "Sit, Stay, Save The World." DC Super Pets Tweet
DC's League of Super Pets
December 3, 2021: A Metal Men animated movie is in the works to be written by Celeste Ballard. Ron Clements and John Musker will produce, wrote the treatment and might also direct. Craig Peck is executive producing. Allison Abbate, head of Warner Animation Group, is leading the project. THR Article
Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
October 12, 2016: Those who attended theatrical screenings of Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders were given surveys. One question asked which movie would like to be seen made: Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wonder Woman '77, or Swamp Thing. We Got This Covered Article
February 13, 2019: Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, an all-new animated movie, is a joint venture between DC Entertainment and Nickelodeon that unites the two for the first time outside of the comics page to fight Batman's deadly rogues gallery. It is based on the Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics miniseries by James Tynion IV and Freddie Williams II. It releases on 4K, Blu-ray, and Digital late in Spring 2019. Troy Baker voices Batman and the Joker, Darren Criss voices Raphael, Kyle Mooney voices Michelangelo, Baron Vaughn voices Donatello, Eric Bauza voices as Leonardo, Rachel Bloom voices as Batgirl, Tom Kenny voices the Penguin, John DiMaggio voices Mr. Freeze, Tara Strong voices Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy, Carlos Alazraqui voices as Bane, and Cas Anvar voices Ra's al Ghul. Clip of Criss recording and stills of Criss, the Turtles with Batman, Batgirl, and Robin, and Raphael included. SyFy Wire Article
February 13, 2019: Jake Castorena worked in it "years" ago. Jake Castorena instagram
February 13, 2019: Still of Turtles seeing Batman in distance. DC Blog
February 19, 2019: The movie is rated PG-13 for fantasy violence. Screen Connections Article
February 21, 2019: Ben Giroux voices Robin. Ben Giroux instagram
February 28, 2019: Ben Giroux posts another shot of Robin. Ben Giroux instagram
March 8, 2019: The movie will have its world premiere at WonderCon on Sunday March 31st, between 1:45pm - 3:45pm. Keith Ferguson voices Baxter Stockman and Two-Face, Brian George voices Alfred, Ben Giroux voices as Robin, Andrew Kishino voices Shredder, and Jim Meskimen voices Commissioner Gordon and Scarecrow. Jake Castorena is the director. The script was by Marly Halpern-Graser. Ben Jones is the producer. Executive producers are Benjamin Melniker and Michael Uslan. Sam Register and Chris Viscardi are executive producers. Wonder Con post
March 11, 2019: Still of the Turtles underwater posted. A trailer will be released soon. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 12, 2019: 1:46 Trailer and two stills released. EW Article
March 13, 2019: A press release is imminent. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 14, 2019: Digital release is May 14, 2019, and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack releases on June 4, 2019. Logline reveals a team up between Shredder and the Foot Clan and Ra's al Ghul and the League of Assassins. Special features are "Cowabunga, Batman! When Comic Worlds Collide" - a featurette about the concept of crossovers and how it entails the movie, "Fight Night in Gotham" - a featurette about the characters' fighting styles, and a sneak peek at the next DC Universe Movie, Batman: Hush. The runtime is 90 minutes and is PG-13 for fantasy violence. Front covers revealed. WF Article
March 31, 2019: Still of the Turtles peering from manhole. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 31, 2019: Q&A with cast and crew from Wonder Con. Bionic Buzz YouTube
March 31, 2019: 30 minute recording of the Wonder Con panel. Voices were recorded January to February of 2017. There are some nods to Metalhead in Raphael's bike, Mondo Gecko, and Secret of the Ooze's napkin line. David Alvarez YouTube
April 30, 2019: Michelangelo atop the Tyrannosaurus Rex in the Batcave and riding a skateboard and bumping into Alfred will be in the movie. Batman will be a little more serious than the Turtles so that there's contrast and the Turtles to be a little more serious than they were the 80's cartoon. Andy Kuhn drew the preliminary designs for the movie with lead character designer Steven Choi coming in and making Kuhn's designs more animation friendly. There will be direct homages to the 1990 film such as the shot of Shredder when he first confronts the Turtles replicated exactly when he first appears in this movie and there will be references to the Turtles in Time Super NES video game. One of the mandates from Nickelodeon was not to use the existing actors from the then current TMNT animated series. Baron Vaughn was always Halpern-Graser and Jones' first choice. Gary Miereanu came up with the notion of Troy Baker voicing both Batman and Joker. There is a post credits scene that teases a possible sequel. Comics Beat Article
May 1, 2019: There will be a San Diego Comic Con 2019 exclusive figure of Michelangelo dressed as Batman. Accessories include a sewer lid, pizza and extra sets of hands. This figure is limited to 10,000 pieces and will cost $30.00. Bleeding Cool Article
May 1, 2019: Still of Batgirl and Turtles released. There will be a new clip on Thursday. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 2, 2019: Still of Barbara Gordon released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 2, 2019: 1:58 clip "Opening Scene!" released. WBHE YouTube
May 3, 2019: Next clip may come out in next two weeks and feature Commissioner Gordon. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 13, 2019: 48 second clip released of the Foot Clan invading Wayne Enterprises to steal some valuable technology only to find Batman waiting for them. WBHE YouTube
May 13, 2019: 1:01 clip released of the Ninja Turtles meeting the Penguin. ComicBook Article
May 14, 2019: "Suiting Up" clip and 5 stills released. WF Article
May 15, 2019: 30 second homage clip posted. CBR Article
May 15, 2019: Brianne Drouhard boarded an speical joke for fans of her webcomic in the form of Michelangelo tripping up the stairs. Brianne Drouhard Tweet
May 16, 2019: 48 second IGN exclusive Batmobile clip. IGN YouTube
May 23, 2019: Easter eggs list posted. TMNT Article
May 24, 2019: Donatello model sheet posted. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Foot Clan roughs by Steven Choi. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Barbara Gordon and Batgirl roughs by Steven Choi. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Revised Barbara Gordon rough by Steven Choi. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Batgirl roughs by Steven Choi. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Michelangelo in Batsuit art. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Early Shredder designs. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Final Shredder design. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Splinter brush art posted. Steven Choi instagram
May 25, 2019: Chris Copeland posts some storyboard panels. Chris Copeland Tweet
May 26, 2019: Interview with cast and crew. Down & Nerdy Tweet
May 28, 2019: Interview with Troy Baker. WF Article
May 30, 2019: Kyle Mooney's final initial voice record was on February 23, 2017. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 31, 2019: New Arkham clip and six stills. WF Article
June 2, 2019: Animatic of Batman-Shredder fight. Jake Castorena instagram
June 4, 2019: 00:28 clip "Batman vs Turtles" released. WBHE YouTube
June 4, 2019: 00:28 clip "Batman vs Raphael" released. IGN YouTube
June 4, 2019: 01:34 clip "Ooze" released. DC YouTube
June 14, 2019: Kevin Riepl won the Gold Medal Award for this month's Global Music Awards. Kevin Riepl Tweet
July 8, 2019: Gamestop will be selling exclusive action figure two packs. Batman and Leonardo and Robin and Raphael comes out in September, Batgirl and Donatello comes out in October, Alfred and Michelangelo comes out in November, and Ra's Al Ghul and Shredder comes out in December. Each pack sells for $49.99. They can also all be pre-ordered at once for $249.99. DC Collectors Article
November 18, 2019: The movie will air on Nick on November 27 at 8 pm. Nickandmore! Tweet
June 8, 2020: Chris Copeland posts an animatic of Leonardo vs. Ra's. Chris Copeland Tweet
June 9, 2020: Chris Copeland posts an animatic of Batman vs. TMNT. Chris Copeland Tweet
October 20, 2021: The last big fight was boarded by Adam Lucas with passes by Chris Copeland and Elsa Garagarza. Ben Jones Tweet
CW Seed News
May 14, 2020: CW Seed is in discussions to do two more series for 2021. ComicBook Article
Beebo Saves Christmas News
May 25, 2021: There will be a "Beebo Saves Christmas" TV special on The CW in late 2021. The special is one hour long and the synopsis reads, "everyone's favorite fuzzy toy turned furry god will once again be a hero as he hopes to save Christmas. When Sprinkles, an efficiency-obsessed elf, decides that Christmas would run better without Santa Claus, Beebo and his friends travel to the North Pole to help discover what truly makes Christmas meaningful." The special stars Ben Diskin as the voice of Beebo, Kimiko Glenn as the voice of Tweebo, Yvette Nicole Brown as the voice of Turbo, Keith Ferguson as the voice of Fleabo, Chris Kattan as the voice of Sprinkles, Ernie Hudson as the voice of Santa and Victor Garber as the narrator. It is produced by Warner Bros. Animation and is written by Matt Maala and Kevin Shinick and executive produced by Sam Register, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, David Madden, Phil Klemmer, Grainne Godfree, Marc Guggenheim and Keto Shimizu. ComicBook Article
October 4, 2021: Airs on CW on December 1 and December 21 from 8 to 9 pm Eastern. Spoiler TV Article
November 1, 2021: First still released. TV Line Article
November 9, 2021: Official poster released. ComicBook Article
November 15, 2021: 37 second clip released. Marc Guggenheim reveals the original concept of the special was very meta with Beebo saving an old videotape of "Beebo Saves Christmas" so the title was originally "Beebo Saves Beebo Saves Christmas". EW Article
November 25, 2021: Kevin Shinick was sent episodes of Legends of Tomorrow with Beebo's appearances. The crew didn't necessarily want to include the Legends. They ultimately went the route of Beebo Saves Christmas being a special that airs in-universe. Shinick and Matthew Mala already had particular ideas based on their love of Christmas specials when they wrote the script. They constantly joked they want to do an Easter special next. Shinick pitched a Beebo vs. the Groundhog story under the idea that once Beebo saves Christmas, he would get involved with all the other holidays. ComicBook Article
November 27, 2021: 2:13 featurette "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Beebo" posted. CW YouTube
November 29, 2021: Interview with Jojo Ramos Patrick. Animation Scoop Article
November 30, 2021: Interview with Ben Diskin. CBR Article
November 30, 2021: 30 second promo released. CW YouTube
December 1, 2021: Interview with Ben Diskin. ComicBook Article
Harley Quinn
November 20, 2017: DC Digital Service has ordered 26 half-hour episodes of a Harley Quinn animated series. It will be an adult action comedy by executive producers Justin Halpern & Patrick Schumacker and Dean Lorey who will also write. Sam Register will also executive produce. Jennifer Coyle producers along with Ehsugadee Productions in association with Warner Bros. Animation. Margot Robbie is rumored to be at the top of the wish list of actors to voice Harley. The series will also feature Poison Ivy and other DC villains and heroes, old and new. The series revolves around Harley trying to make it on her own as the criminal "Queenpin" of Gotham City after breaking things off once and for all with the Joker. It is still a project in the works. A piece of developmental art included. Deadline Article
November 20, 2017: Patrick Schumacker guarantees Poison Ivy will be a huge part of the series. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
November 21, 2017: Paul Dini is not involved in the series and Amanda Connor contributed to development art. CBR Article
January 7, 2018: Alleged character breakdowns reveal series regulars will be the Joker, Poison Ivy, Sy Borgman, Dr. Psycho, Malice Vundabar, King Shark, and Clayface. Hash Tag Show Article
January 7, 2018: Patrick Schumacker confirms the character breakdowns are accurate except Dr. Psycho has telepathy not telekinesis. The series will be like Rick and Morty, Catwoman is likely to appear, and the series is still in very early writing stages. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 2, 2018: New logo released. DC Article
May 2, 2018: Adam Stein, Jordan Weiss, Tom Hyndman, Laura Moran, Jamiesen Borak, and Jess Dweck & Jane Becker are on the writing staff. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 25, 2018: An alleged cast list includes Kaley Cuoco, Alan Tudyk, Tony Hale, and Diedrich Bader. Revenge of the Fans Article
June 28, 2018: New logline reveals Harley's aspiration is to earn a seat at the Legion of Doom. Releases in 2019. ComicBook Article
July 10, 2018: There will be a fan experience at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter across from Comic Con, filled with installations. One involves the 'creating mayhem in the Harley Quinn chaos room.' Thursday to Saturday hours are 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM (line closes at 6:00 PM) and Sunday hours are 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (line closes at 4:00 PM). DC Comics Blog
October 3, 2018: 54 second NYCC teaser featuring Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Batman posted. Kaley Cuoco voices Harley. Warner Bros. TV YouTube
October 3, 2018: The cast is Lake Bell, Alan Tudyk, Ron Funches, JB Smoove, Jason Alexander, Wanda Sykes, Giancarlo Esposito, Natalie Morales, Jim Rash, Diedrich Bader, Tony Hale, and Chris Meloni. ComicBook Article
October 4, 2018: Release timeline for DC Universe shows Harley Quinn set for a late October 2019 release. User: Geek Vibes Nation Tweet
October 6, 2018: Interview with Cuoco. The series will start with Harley and Joker in a "very crazy up and down relationship." Joker takes all the credit for the latest caper and Harley breaks up with him to rule Gotham on her own, become the best villain, and gathers her own team. But she does relapse into hook-ups with the Joker. Poison Ivy is Harley's best friend and gives her "great advice" and is the most "real voice" in her life. IGN Article
October 11, 2018: Rahul Kohli announces he is voicing Scarecrow. Rahul Kohli Tweet
October 24, 2018: Diedrich Bader reveals Alan Tudyk voices the Joker and Chris Meloni voices Jim Gordon. Bader's take on Batman is fairly consistent but Jim will be 'very different'. Batman and Jim will appear in a lot of scenes together and their relationship will be explored. Bader likens the series to an Adult Swim show. Discussing Film YouTube, 7:30 and 8:30 marks
December 14, 2018: October 2019 release date confirmed. ComicBook Article
December 18, 2018: October 11, 2019 release date revealed. GWW Article
January 11, 2019: Shane Glines is the supervising character designer. Shane Glines Tweet
February 12, 2019: Alan Tudyk talks about voicing Joker and Mark Hamill. Tony Hale voices Dr. Psycho. ComicBook Article
February 17, 2019: Amber Blade Jones started on the series as BG Paint, then went to BG Layout and is currently a Revisionist. Amber Blade Jones Tweet
March 7, 2019: New looks at Harley Quinn. Harley Movie News Tweet
March 7, 2019: Kaley Cuoco posts photos from ADR session, with animation of Harley and Joker present. Kaley Cuoco
March 7, 2019: Photo from sound effect spotting session posted. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 8, 2019: Series will be a one episode a week release format. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 8, 2019: Episodes will be 20-something minutes in length. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 8, 2019: Brief footage of Harley in new DC Universe promo. DC Universe Tweet
April 1, 2019: Brief footage of Harley in new DC Universe Mr. Nobody promo. DC YouTube
April 9, 2019: Interview with Christopher Meloni. Bleeding Cool Article
April 17, 2019: Jefferson Friedman will score the series. Film Music Reporter Article
April 22, 2019: Vinton Heuck is one of the directors. Newsarama Article
April 24, 2019: Christina Sotta is one of the directors. Christina Sotta Tweet
April 24, 2019: Susan Yung is one of the painters. Susan Yung Tweet
May 27, 2019: New promotional image of Harley. We Got This Covered Article
May 30, 2019: The series will air on Adult Swim in Canada fall 2019/winter 2020. Corus Article
June 7, 2019: Diedrich Bader posts a snippet from a script with Batman and Harley. Diedrich Bader Tweet
June 17, 2019: Sanaa Lathan voices Catwoman. Black Film Article
June 24, 2019: On July 17, the pilot will be screened during preview night 6-10 pm. On July 20 from 7-9 pm there will be DC Universe Series Sneak Previews and a Q&A in the Indigo Ballroom. Deadline Article
July 2, 2019: There will be a special booth activation at San Diego Comic Con that takes immerses fans inside the comically twisted world of the new series with an Arkham interactive tour. Deadline Article
July 15, 2019: First look at Comic Con tote bag. Jim Lee Tweet
July 18, 2019: Excerpt from the TV Guide Comic Con 2019 article. Syd Borgman is voiced by Jason Alexander, Clayface is also voiced by Alan Tudyk, and Ron Funches voices King Shark. Shark is a tech wiz. Wanda Sykes is the evil Queen of Fables and J.B. Smoove is Ivy's "chill, wise-cracking" houseplant. At some point one of Clayface's arms gets cut off during a botched heist and it develops a life of its own. Tom Kenny will voice it. First look at Kite/Charles Brown, Clayface/Basil Karlo, Doctor Psycho/Edgar Cizko, Bane, and King Shark from the WB Booth at Comic Con. Comics Beat Article
July 19, 2019: James Adomian voices Bane. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
July 19, 2019: Pilot will be screened at DC Universe panel on July 20. New Poison Ivy design posted. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
July 20, 2019: 1:13 trailer released. Warner Bros. TV YouTube
July 20, 2019: The series was in development for 3 years, the pilot sets up the whole season, it will be serialized, the screw had full access to the vault of DC characters, Harley is likened to Mary Tyler Moore if she was a killer, Harley's crew will debut by episode 4, the actors recorded together when they could, Harley wants to be the biggest bad, Poison Ivy doesn't see herself as a villain and she's not much of one on the show, Bane is a big part of the show, Bane apparently has someone at Starbucks he hates, the pilot took 6 months to make, the crew was fearful of what Bruce Timm would think so they took their time on the pilot, the writers room started in November 2017, once Harley gets the eye of the Legion of Doom heavy hitters like Lex Luthor and Black Manta will appear, the Legion treats Bane badly, and Timm saw it and liked it. Newsarama Article
July 21, 2019: James Gordon has PTSD, Gordon gets so dark even Batman tells him to settle down, Harley is relentlessly optimistic and sees the fun in the city, and in the last couple of episodes, Ivy and Harley go head-to-head against Joker once and for all. TV Insider Article
July 23, 2019: Where the live action movies lionized the heroes, in the show heroes like Batman are a real buzz kill and Superman tells dad jokes. Smoove's character is named Frank the Plant. Harley learns what real friendship is and how these friends are more of her family than her real family which we find out later in the series. She fights Robin, voiced by Jacob Tremblay, in the show but "she's never going to kill Robin," just those who deserve it. Deadline Article
July 24, 2019: Vanessa Marshall will voice Wonder Woman. Vanessa Marshall instagram
July 25, 2019: TV Guide article reveals Charlie Adler is the voice director. ArkhamHQ16 Tweet
August 9, 2019: Mac Whiting is the animation director. Mac Whiting instagram
August 19, 2019: 1:39 first look released. Brief first looks at Wonder Woman and Killer Croc. Jim Rash voiced Riddler, J.B. Smoove voices Frank the Plant, Giancarlo Esposito voiced Lex Luthor, and the Robin Jacob Tremblay voices is Damian Wayne. Tisha Campbell Martin and Matt Oberg are also in the cast. IGN Article
September 6, 2019: NYCC screening will be on October 6, 1:05-1:30 pm at the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden. DC Blog
September 8, 2019: September 8 was director Juan Jose Meza-Leon's last day of work on the show. Juan Jose Meza-Leon instagram
September 27, 2019: September 27 was character designer TJ Collins' last day of work on the show. TJ Collins instagram
October 3, 2019: Series premieres on November 29, 2019. Newsarama Article
October 16, 2019: Interview with Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker from New York Comic Con. io9 Article
October 29, 2019: One month teaser posted. Harley Quinn Tweet
October 30, 2019: 13 episodes will be initally streamed once a week from November 29, 2019 to February 21, 2020. Newsarama Article
November 5, 2019: Storyboard panel of Joker shooting a henchman. Brandon McKinney instagram
November 8, 2019: Kaley Cuoco comments on show during The View. The View Tweet
November 12, 2019: Full trailer released. DC YouTube
November 12, 2019: Episode titles, airdates, and loglines for first 13 episodes released. WF Article
November 12, 2019: More voice cast revealed. Briana Cuoco voices Batgirl, Andy Daly voices Two Face, Tony Hale also voices Felix Faust, Phil LaMarr voices Jason Praxis and Black Manta, Vanessa Marshall also voices Giganta, Tisha Campbell Martin voices Tawny Young, Matt Oberg voices Kite Man and KGBeast, Jim Rash voices The Riddler, and Will Sasso voices Maxie Zeus. Animation Magazine Article
November 12, 2019: Storyboard panel of Harleen jumping into a vat of chemicals posted. Brandon McKinney instagram
November 17, 2019: Stills for episode 3 "So You Need A Crew" released. CBM Article
November 25, 2019: Get to Know Harley character spot released. DC YouTube
November 27, 2019: Interview with Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker. Show was pitched in 2016 but they had other commitments. Started on it after powerless and the writer's room began in November 2017. Every episode took about 18 weeks to get back from a locked animatic to the finished color animation. The end of episode 26 sets up the next season if there will be one. CBR Article
November 27, 2019: Get to Know Poison Ivy character spot released. DC YouTube
November 29, 2019: Cuoco comments on finding the voice for Harley. TV Line Article
November 30, 2019: 00:35 promo for episode 2 released. DC YouTube
November 30, 2019: Merchandise has gone for sale at DC Universe, including a $125 figure of Harley. DCU Tweet
December 1, 2019: Interview with cast and crew. Jennifer Coyle talks about taking the "DNA" of the Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti version, using the New 52 and Mad Love as touchstones, and incorporating her pink and blue hair from the Suicide Squad run. Shane Glines talks about the mandate not to over-sexualize Harley's design so she went through the most design iterations and making sure her body language wasn't a doll pose. Justin Halpern says the 2016 pitch was like a female version of Ferris Bueller's Day Off with Harley as Ferris and Ivy as Cameron Frye. Rick and Morty and Arrested Development are also cited as comedic influences. There was little restrictions except after 22 F-bombs in the pilot, the studio put a cap of 8 to 9 per episode and the studio was protective of Batman. Coyle recalls a board the show executives nixed because it had Batman with a sign taped to his back with the effs bats joke. The crew was cognizant of violence so Harley only kills universally despised people like bankers and henchmen. There was an excised idea of Harley tearing off someone's head and hitting someone else with the spinal cord. Traditional heroes' color palettes were toned down, the clothing is more muted and their colors are a little bit darker. Gotham's colors pop a little brighter. All 26 episodes were delivered in 24 months. Work was done on multiple episodes simultaneously. Concept art of Harley and King Shark included. Animation Magazine Article
December 2, 2019: Teaser image of a bar mitzvah invite from a Joshua Cobblepot for episode 2 released. Harley Quinn Tweet
December 2, 2019: Show was submitted for an Annie Award for "So You Need A Crew". Variety Article
December 3, 2019: The series premiere will air on TBS on Sunday December 8 at 11 p.m. as part of the network's "DCember" lineup. TV Line Article
December 3, 2019: Get to Know Batman TV spot posted. DC YouTube
December 3, 2019: Early concept art of Poison Ivy posted. Shane Glines Tweet
December 3, 2019: Rough concepts of Clayface posted. Shane Glines Tweet
December 3, 2019: Design exploration of Frank the Plant posted. Shane Glines Tweet
December 3, 2019: Design concepts of Commissioner Gordon and Killer Croc posted. Shane Glines Tweet
December 3, 2019: Early concept art of Clayface posted. Shane Glines Tweet
December 3, 2019: Brian Bolland-inspired concept art of Joker posted. Shane Glines Tweet
December 3, 2019: Early concept art of Riddler posted. Shane Glines Tweet
December 4, 2019: Shane Glines posts Harley experessions. Shane Glines Tweet
December 5, 2019: Preview of episode 2 included in this week's DC Daily. DC YouTube
December 5, 2019: Villain with Man Bat, Killer Croc and KGBeast in Arkham cafeteria scene was Livewire. Another cameo during breakout might have been Killer Frost. Shane Glines did a Frost design. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
December 6, 2019: Shane Glines confirms the Livewire cameo in the pilot and she has been redesigned for a later episode. Shane Glines Tweet
December 6, 2019: Patrick Schumacker confirms Mrs. Cobblepot in "A High Bar" is the Penguin's sister (not sister-in-law). Patrick Schumacker Tweet
December 9, 2019: Get to Know Doctor Psycho character spot released. DC YouTube
December 11, 2019: Censored version of Episode 1 posted online by DC. DC YouTube
December 11, 2019: Get to Know Queen of Fables character spot released. DC YouTube
December 12, 2019: Get to Know Clayface character spot released. DC YouTube
December 14, 2019: Preview of episode 4. DC YouTube
December 15, 2019: Interview with composer Jefferson Freidman. ComicBook Article
December 19, 2019: Get to Know King Shark character spot released. DC YouTube
December 21, 2019: Preview of episode 5. DC YouTube
December 22, 2019: Patrick Schumacker mentions Alfred Pennyworth's voice actor has been cast. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
December 28, 2019: Preview of episode 6. DC YouTube
January 2, 2020: Get to Know Sy Borgman character spot released. DC YouTube
January 4, 2020: Preview of episode 7. DC YouTube
January 9, 2020: Get to Know Frank the Plant character spot released. DC YouTube
January 11, 2020: Preview of episode 8. DC YouTube
January 17, 2020: Get to Know Bane character spot released. DC YouTube
January 18, 2020: Preview of episode 9. DC YouTube
January 24, 2020: Shane Glines posts design draft of Bane. Shane Glines Tweet
January 25, 2020: Preview of episode 10. DC YouTube
February 1, 2020: Preview of episode 11. DC YouTube
February 8, 2020: Preview of episode 12. DC YouTube
February 14, 2020: 36 second trailer for episode 13 released. EW Article
February 21, 2020: Interview with Justin Halpern. Catwoman and Batgirl are confirmed to appear. Doctor Trapp will appear and has a big part in an episode. There will be trip off-planet for an episode. The next 13 episodes will deal with Harley and Ivy seeking love. More of Ivy's past will be explored in upcoming episodes. There will be an episode set on Themiscyra. Margot Robbie was involved in meetings just to stay informed of what was being done. It was intentional that Kaley Cuoco does a classic Harley accent when around the Joker, a normal voice on her own, and does a thicker accent back home in Bensonhurst. In addition to Ivy, Lake Bell voiced 50+ characters who had one or two lines. The second batch of 13 episodes are almost done. GWW Article
February 21, 2020: Season 2 starts on April 3. Decider Article
February 21, 2020: Vinton Heuck directed a few episodes for season 2. Vinton Heuck Tweet
February 24, 2020: Alfred Molina voices Mr. Freeze, Gotham's male villains don't take kindly to Harley's ascendancy and conspire against her, and Catwoman will be a recurring character. ComicBook Article
February 27, 2020: TJ Collins posts the special poses he did of Clayface being unable to hold Batman's form in "The Final Joke". TJ Collins Tweet
February 29, 2020: The first episode of season 2 was screened during the DC Universe panel at C2E2. Sam Humphries Tweet
March 9, 2020: 1:05 first look at season two posted. DC YouTube
March 18, 2020: First four episode titles of season 2 revealed. "New Gotham" streams on April 3, "Riddle U" on April 10, "Trapped" on April 17, and "Thawing Hearts" on April 24. Newsarama Article
March 19, 2020: Season 2 trailer released. First look at Mr. Freeze, Batgirl/Barbara, Catwoman, and Parademons. DC YouTube
March 19, 2020: Season 2 art posted. DCU Harley Tweet
March 19, 2020: In season 2, there will be a lot of Two-Face, an original song, and George Lopez will guest star and far better than Howie Mandel. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 19, 2020: Darkseid is coming. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 19, 2020: Catwoman is in about three episodes. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 19, 2020: Barbara Gordon is a college student when she debuts and it is her origin story. She's smart, a fighter, and a shining ray of hope her father lacks and needs. She doesn't see Harley as a pure villain. It is a enemy of my enemy is my friend situation. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 19, 2020: Catwoman is an ally to Harley and Poison Ivy. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 20, 2020: Work on season 2 is done but a few post production things on the last few episodes. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 20, 2020: Catwoman debuts in the third episode of season 2, she is an old friend of Poison Ivy who helps her and Harley with a mission, and she is not the most trustworthy person. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 24, 2020: Season 2 logline teases a conflict between Harley and the newly formed Injustice League over Gotham City. Stills and logline for "New Gotham" included. WF Article
March 27, 2020: Season 2 21 second teaser posted. DCUHarley Quinn Tweet
March 27, 2020: A Warner Bros Television representative confirmed there are plans to air the series outside of the U.S., like in the U.K. through E4, and that a complete season one Blu-Ray release is coming soon. ComicBook Article
March 27, 2020: Showrunners and writer's room have a general idea of what a season 3 would be but they have not received a renewal yet. They have submitted a one page set up for what it could be though it could change entirely after a pickup. There might be opportunities for other outlets. ComicBook Article
March 28, 2020: There will be a flashback episode that is a bit of an homage to Batman: The Animated Series, while also retelling and reframing Harley's origin story with both the Joker and her original acquaintance with Poison Ivy. There's a big revelation that a lot of the feelings that Harley had for the Joker maybe shouldn't have been and a lot of those were based on lies. ComicBook Article
March 28, 2020: Jamiesen Borak wrote the flashback episode, it's title is a LOST reference, and is the sixth episode of the season. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 29, 2020: Harley and Ivy will have to assume disguises in an episode with Barbara. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 1, 2020: George Lopez voices himself in a Bane-centric episode. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 1, 2020: Season 2 picks up right where season 1 left off. Gotham is in shambles, sort of inspired by the "No Man's Land" comic book run, and the city has been divvied up by several of the high ranking members of Gotham's rogues' gallery. The season tracks Harley as she makes her way in this new post-apocalyptic world of these territories. Season 2 for Harley is, "What do I want now that I'm not living my life for someone else? What is it that I want?" Episode 2 is the first appearance of Barbara Gordon. The university she attends has been commandeered by the Riddler. She's kind of coping with living under lockdown with The Riddler as the dean of this university and her father, Jim Gordon, is her roommate - kind of against her will. He is spiraling towards his lowest points so, his misery along with the absence of Batman and because of her determination, she ends up becoming Batgirl. Catwoman is the only person in the world that Ivy melts over with admiration towards. The way she is portrayed is that she's just cooler than cool and Ivy gets uncharacteristically giddy when she's around her. Like she's just this icon, she's Ivy's Lady Gaga. Writer Sarah Peters helped forming this show's Catwoman. Harley and Ivy need to extricate a certain weapon, which is under lock and key, at the National History Museum, which has been booby trapped and they need someone who is experienced in being slippery around booby traps so Catwoman is a no-brainer. Jim Gordon even bristles with the fact that there's someone who's acting in Batman’s place. Batgirl and Jim become unwitting partners at one point in the show. He's oblivious to the fact that it's his own daughter. Eventually he gets wise to it. Overall, Barbara is part of his redemption arc. Harley and Ivy's relationship will have a label by the end of the season. Through the season, Harley and Kite Man’s relationship evolves. She begins to understand Kite Man more. There is a respect for him by the end of the season. Season 2 shakes up the crew by the end of it. Bane gets more screentime this season. Episode 22 overall of the series is the Themyscira episode. It's a girl trip to Themyscira with Harley, Ivy, Catwoman, and a couple of other spoilerly friends that has huge ramifications on Harley and Ivy's relationship, while also having a musical number that has been in the works for a very long time that is very ridiculous. Newsarama Article
April 3, 2020: Interview with Schumacker, Halpern, and Lorey. Mr. Freeze, his origin story and his cryogenically frozen wife will be "disrupted" in a comedic way? The Mr. Freeze episode is about Harley becoming a little bit more woke and getting used to learning more about someone before passing judgment. She thinks Mr. Freeze is a straight-up villain, but he's ultimately a sympathetic character yet handles his trauma in unproductive ways, turning his anger and angst into crime. It's a weird episode but oddly really touching. Nora Fries will be introduced in a way that we haven't before and will be voiced by someone. Still included for episode 2. EW Article
April 4, 2020: Season 2 was originally going to air in Fall 2020. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 5, 2020: Man-Bat will appear in season 2. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 6, 2020: Alfred Pennyworth and Lucius Fox will appear in season 2. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 11, 2020: When Alan Tudyk did his first take for "Stephanie" during voice recording for "Riddle U," Dean Lorey did a spit take. George Peters Tweet
April 12, 2020: The flashback episode may be the sixth episode of the season. It comes after an episode focusing on Batman and what he was been up to in all the chaos. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 14, 2020: May episode titles revealed. "All the Best Inmates Have Daddy Issues" airs on May 1, "There's No Place to Go But Down" airs on May 8, "Batman's Back Man" airs on May 15, "Inner (Para) Demons" airs on May 22, and "Bachelorette" airs on May 29. Newsarama Article
April 16, 2020: May episode order revised to be in correct order. "Batman's Back Man" airs on May 1, "All the Best Inmates Have Daddy Issues" airs on May 8, and "There's No Place to Go But Down" airs on May 15. Newsarama Article
April 16, 2020: A sound mix for episode 25 was conducted. The episode has 20 characters in it. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 17, 2020: Bane will fight in "Batman's Back Man" and Joshua will not appear in season 2. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 17, 2020: Interview with Patrick Schumacker. Flashback episode will show Harleen Quinzel's first day at Arkham Asylum and how she met Joker and Poison Ivy. Bruce learns what happened, how Bruce reacts to someone using his symbol without his approval, comedy between Bruce and Alfred - Alfred's an old sourpuss parent telling him he can't go out and party saying he's not ready, and Bruce schemes with his friend Lucius to build him a suit to augment his weakened state. Episode 5 or 6 deals with where Bane's at, we see his new lair, he's providing a "wellness service" to villains like Bane running a spa, huge significant moment at the end for Harl/Ivy shippers. Riddler plays a big role his season leading up to the season finale. Adapting Harley comic by Sam Humphries when she steals Apokoliptian armor. Rachel Dratch will voice someone in Mr. Freeze episode. Gus will return this season. Phil LaMarr sings a song that is a send up to Under The Sea. It'll be "juvenile." In episode 9, in b-story with King Shark. Cecilia Aranovich oversaw the sequence as she's a big Little Mermaid fan. Sarah Peters wrote episode. An important episode in Harley and Ivy's relationship. Show "fell on their lap", Kaley Cuoco was recommended to them, and writer's room was divided on accent or no accent for Harley. Only had more than 1 actor in a room recording when pilot was recorded. They weren't sure if Lake Bell would have time to voice Ivy but were sold when they heard her tape. Word Balloon Interview
April 17, 2020: Season 1 DVD set tentatively set to release on June 2. Animesuperhero Post
April 17, 2020: Michael Ironside voices Darkseid. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 17, 2020: Pilot episode came back from overseas animation in January 2019. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 18, 2020: Preview of episode 17. TV Promos YouTube
April 21, 2020: Interview with sound editor George Peters. No Film School Article
April 22, 2020: SyFy will begin airing season 1 starting on May 3 at 11 pm and ending on May 24. Episodes 1 to 4 air on May 3 from 11 pm to 1 am Eastern/Pacific. Episodes 5 to 7 air on May 10 from 11 pm to 12:30 am. Episodes 8 to 10 air on May 17 from 11 pm to 12:30 am. Episodes 11 to 13 air on May 24 from 12 to 1:30 am. SyFy Article
April 22, 2020: Shane Glines posts some of the first Harley drawings done for the show, drawn over Amanda Conner's designs. Because of the emphasis on acting in the show the producers didn't want it to get too stylized. Bruce Timm said they looked like Dave Stevens drawings. Shane Glines Tweet
April 22, 2020: Series airs in the U.K. on E4 on May 7 at 10:30 pm. Geek Town Article
April 23, 2020: Shane Glines posts early Calendar Man designs. Shane Glines Tweet
April 23, 2020: Shane Glines posts early Batman designs. Shane Glines Tweet
April 23, 2020: Shane Glines posts early Catwoman design. Shane Glines Tweet
April 24, 2020: Nora will return. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 24, 2020: Tabitha of the Hammerhead Clan will appear. Nora appears in "Bachelorette". Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 24, 2020: George Peters added the Yes Norman "Woof Woof" as Harley's phone's sound in "Thawing Hearts". George Peters Tweet
April 28, 2020: Clip from "Batman's Back, Man" released. ComicBook Article
April 29, 2020: Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker will be part of a Q&A on May 11 at 5 pm PST in the community section of DC Universe. Newsarama Article
April 29, 2020: Shane Glines posts more early Harley Quinn art drawn over Amanda Connor art. Shane Glines Tweet
April 30, 2020: 45 second clip for "Batman's Back, Man" released. EW Article
April 30, 2020: Shane Glines posts design notes for Arkham guards. Shane Glines Tweet
April 30, 2020: Shane Glines posts design notes for Batgirl's cowl. Shane Glines Tweet
May 1, 2020: Diedrich Bader first recorded ADR from his closet starting with "Batman's Back, Man". Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 1, 2020: The Hellbat suit appearing in "Batman's Back, Man" was Juan Meza-Leon's idea. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 1, 2020: Monica in "Batman's Back, Man" was voiced by Tisha Campbell. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 1, 2020: James Adomian may have ad libbed the "Twins" reference in "Batman's Back, Man". Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 1, 2020: Amber Jones posts storyboard revisions of intital meeting between Bane and Two Face in "Batman's Back, Man". Amber Jones Tweet
May 1, 2020: Amber Jones posts storyboard revisions of second meeting between Bane and Two Face in "Batman's Back, Man". Amber Jones Tweet
May 2, 2020: Patrick Schumacker talks about the adult jokes in the series. The one joke they had to cut was from the Queen of Fables' gingerbread man. But with DC characters like Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman, they had to stay within that character's traditional morality. Digital Spy Article
May 3, 2020: Patrick Schumacker talks about choosing the ethnicity of Catwoman. They had no idea about Zoe Kravitz being casted at the time and this show's Catwoman was influenced by Eartha Kitt and Michelle Pfeiffer. Digital Spy Article
May 4, 2020: Juan Meza-Leon added in the crotch missile gag in the fight in "Batman's Back, Man". It was loved so new lines were written and Christopher Meloni and Diedrich Bader recorded to add in the gag of Bruce getting the idea from him. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 4, 2020: Patrick Schumacker confirms they definitely wanted to focus on others in the Batfamily in "Batman's Back, Man" and they were thinking Robin was out of the country with the Teen Titans and now he's on the outside looking in. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 4, 2020: Patrick Schumacker joins in an analysis of season one's episodes one to four. Word Balloon Tweet
May 9, 2020: Joker's girlfriend isn't someone from the comics or has appeared in the show. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 10, 2020: The sound mix for episode 26 was conducted and work on season 2 is completed. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 10, 2020: Review of episode 5 with Schumacker. Mr. Freeze's hideout was a nod to Halpern and Schumacker's dead pilot for CW that involved a Chuck-E-Cheese-like locale. The post team really helped fix up the coloring and stuff for Harley's mindscape. Peter Girardi pitched the sky to look like gray matter of a brain but it wasn't working. One of the memories Harley originally stumbled upon was the implication she dressed up as Batman before sex with Joker and Warner was unsure of it so Halpern and Schumacker ended up swapping in a scene of Harley's father being beaten up by the mob. The Married with Children-esque family portrait was re-purposed from episode 10. Wordballoon YouTube
May 10, 2020: Review of episode 6 with Schumacker. Clayface originally walked into the police station with Bruce Springsteen and became a rights issue so it turned into a fake cop mispronouncing Bruce's name. King Shark yelling at the inmates was inspired by a stand up routine done by Ron Funches. Wordballoon YouTube
May 10, 2020: Review of episode 7 with Schumacker. There was a note about the reunion massacre going a little too far. Wordballoon YouTube
May 11, 2020: Q&A with Halpern and Schumacker. The only character they have been rebuffed about using was Booster Gold, the only firm no was the show's original take on Aquaman, Alfred will pop up just bit this season, no Dick Grayson or Jason Todd appearances in season 2, there is a later episode of Frank doing a recap, the Legion of Doom were on a corporate retreat when Joker's Tower blew up their headquarters, Lex Luthor will be back in a somewhat significant way, other Legion members will be appearing this season, there will be subtle differences in Batgirl's suit as the show progresses to imply she is always upgrading, and season 2 doesn't delve too much more into Ivy's past. DC Universe Community
May 13, 2020: There will be a watch party of episode 6 and 7 of season 2 with Lorey, Halpern, and Schumacker on May 15 at 9 pm EST. ComicBook Article
May 14, 2020: Shane Glines posts King Shark concept. Shane Glines Tweet
May 14, 2020: Titles and airdates for the final four episodes of season 2: June 5: "Dye Hard", June 12: "A Fight Worth Fighting For", June 19: "Lovers' Quarrel", and June 26: "The Runaway Bridesmaid". DC Blog
May 15, 2020: Patrick Schumacker confirms Bane is alive but will be stuck in The Pit for awhile. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 15, 2020: Amber Blade Jones posts storyboard revisions from the sewer scene in "There's No Place to Go But Down". Amber Jones Tweet
May 15, 2020: Patrick Schumacker posts the last page of the "There's No Place to Go But Down" 1/23/19 production draft. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 15, 2020: Professor Pyg was originally going to appear in "Batman's Back, Man" but there were changes. His design was partially done so he was incorporated into the audience in "There's No Place to Go But Down". Talent show scene in script posted. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 15, 2020: Joker's "I hate spunk" is a classic Ed Asner line from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 15, 2020: Concept art of Bane poster from "There's No Place to Go But Down" posted by Shane Glines. Shane Glines Tweet
May 15, 2020: The Batmobile was redesigned in the flashback to accommodate for Gordon. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 15, 2020: Crafting Bane for the series took weeks in the writer's room. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 15, 2020: Pit tour page from "All the Best Inmates Have Daddy Issues" 1/23/19 production draft. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 15, 2020: Group therapy page from "All the Best Inmates Have Daddy Issues" 1/23/19 production draft. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 15, 2020: Last page from "All the Best Inmates Have Daddy Issues" 1/9/19 production draft. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 15, 2020: The GCPD battle "There's No Place to Go But Down" was originally 4 pages in the vein of John Wick. Page posted from the 1/23/19 production draft. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 15, 2020: Cheryl survived and will appear in the season 2 finale. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 15, 2020: Amber Jones posts animatic from "There's No Place to Go But Down" of Harley and Ivy being taken to the Pit. Amber Jones Tweet
May 15, 2020: Amber Jones posts animatic from "There's No Place to Go But Down" of Harley and Ivy pushed into the Pit. Amber Jones Tweet
May 16, 2020: Recording was 99% done before quarantine. Any ADR after was done over the phone. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 17, 2020: The original name "Luthor's Wayne's Ruth's Chris" couldn't be cleared by legal so the locale became Martha's Bruce Steakhouse. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 17, 2020: Analysis of Season 1 Ep. 8-10 with Patrick Schumacker. Their original take on Aquaman was a macho surfer type not unlike Jason Momoa, some recording was done, and then they got a note back asking if he was too asinine.They looked back and decided to go with the regal Fraiser approach. The Legion of Doom headquarters was based on high end ad firms. Schumacker even worked in some and his parents are in the marketing industry. Justin Halpern did the screeches for Sy's sister but was later replaced by Phil LaMarr. Halpern also does Man Bat's screeches. Aquaman's dolphin Juba is named after a stuffed animal owned by Schumacker's daughter. The still shots of the various acts of terror in the LOD initiation video were supposed to be inspired by classic comic book covers. In an upcoming season 2 episode, they considered doing a recap in the style of William Dozier on Batman '66 but decided it should be Frank the Plant doing the monologue. wordballoon Podcast
May 23, 2020: By the end of season 2, it will be clear where Poison Ivy stands. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 24, 2020: Analysis of Season Ep. 11-13 with Patrick Schumacker. In episode 11, Clayface ruining Riddler's video threat was inspired by Pee-Wee's over eager movie cameo in Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. Music during reveal of the super toxin was inspired by Breaking Bad. The sequence rewritten the most out of the whole series was the journey into Ivy's mind, it was confusing and jammed with strange metaphors so it evolved over time to confront a Big Bad in the Empire Strikes Back homage. Frank wasn't the Cheshire Cat at first. Originally when Kite Man is incinerated – it is revealed to be Scarecrow but it came off as a muddled image so Death was adopted as a universal symbol. Once the initial animation came back, they decided to reiterate what the sequence looked like to make it scary and add in more VFX like the moving eyeballs, blood from the trees, and the flames from Death. Child Ivy coming back green from overseas animation was a happy accident. The inspiration for the highway was Hot Wheels meets Mario Kart and was the first time a heavy amount of CG was used because of all the angles of the scene. About 90 percent of what was boarded remained for the highway scene. They had to be careful around Sy's transformation for legal reasons not to look like a Transformer. Schumacker may have offended Jefferson Friedman once by bashing Baroque music, which happened to be Friedman's focus in school. Kite Man came up in development because another male villain with 'weak powers' was needed as an example of why men with less skills than women get a lot more credit and support. Once Matt Oberg came aboard to voice Kite Man and more of season 1 was plotted, Kite became a favorite of the crew. War of Jokes and Riddles coming out inspired Schumacker to suggest using Kite Man. In episode 12, Schumacker asked if drool from Ivy and Kite Man making out could be removed. Queen of Fables was really killed off and isn't returning in season 2. Felt safe in offing Ivy in the penultimate episode of season 1. Consciously borrowed the Supergirl death pose from Crisis on Infinite Earths throughout the series up to the end of season 2. The Legion of Doom wasn't killed off, they were off on vacation already. One of the blue sky ideas during development was a team up between Harley and Batman and was used in the finale. Halo jump sequence in a later Mission Impossible movie inspired Batman's drop in the Joker Tower. The montage music is a riff on Goodfellas. One of the writer's long wait for a Tesla inspired Joker's complaint. wordballoon Podcast
May 26, 2020: Christina Sotta reveals she directed "Bachelorette". Christina Sotta Tweet
May 27, 2020: Shane Glines posts design for Jim's tattoo. Shane Glines Tweet
May 27, 2020: Shane Glines posts design for Mrs. Calendar Man. Shane Glines Tweet
May 27, 2020: Shane Glines posts design for Parademons. Shane Glines Tweet
May 27, 2020: TJ Collins posts a Catwoman special pose from "Trapped". TJ Collins Tweet
May 28, 2020: The musical in "Bachelorette" was a 'dumb joke' Schumacker and Halpern have tried to do for years. It was composed by Jefferson Friedman and written by Sarah Peters. Justin Halpern Tweet
May 29, 2020: Eris is half-goddess, half human and died in "Bachelorette". Patrick Schumacker Tweet
June 12, 2020: Shane Glines posts puppy design from "A Fight Worth Fighting For". Shane Glines Tweet
June 12, 2020: Shane Glines posts first pass at Barbara Gordon design. Shane Glines Tweet
June 12, 2020: Shane Glines posts designs for age 6, age 10, and teen Harley from "Being Harley Quinn". The script called for them, but ultimately only age 6 was used in the episode. Shane Glines Tweet
June 12, 2020: Amber Jones posts storyboard from "A Fight Worth Fighting For" featuring Batman and Alfred. Amber Jones Vimeo
June 13, 2020: The season 2 finale title is "Something Borrowed, Something Green". "The Runaway Bridesmaid" was a working title that was logged as the final by accident. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
June 13, 2020: Amber Jones posts storyboard from "A Fight Worth Fighting For" featuring Ivy and Kite-Man. Amber Jones Vimeo
June 13, 2020: Shane Glines posts designs for King Shark, Amazons, and Joker. Shane Glines Tweet
June 15, 2020: Zoom interview with Patrick Schumacker and Justin Halpern. The Frank recap was born out of necessity because the cut of the episode came in short so they thought of doing an unorthodox recap. Early into breaking season 2, Dr. Psycho's coup was planned. Darkseid was thought of immediately when they thought of how Harley would go the extreme. A mandate on the show was not to resolve things neat and clean. Scripts were written between November 2017 and February 2019. In the season 2 finale, the characters will make the decision they feel is best for themselves. The question of will the Joker-Bethany relationship survive is answered in finale as well. Justina Machado is Puerto Rican and Bethany's lines were written in Mexican Spanish so she had to retrofit the lines. Swearing in Puerto Rican was a loop hole to the show's swearing cap. They considered an episode about the Justice League in the fairy tale book, they didn't have their super powers because of the magic, things got dark like in Brothers Grimm's stories but they couldn't break the story and discarded the idea. Some things are wrapped up in episode 12, the larger emotional arc will conclude in episode 13, modeled after Breaking Bad's structure of resolving some things in the penultimate episode, there is no cliffhanger, and the 'ultimate couple' will be revealed. DC Daily Episode 436
June 16, 2020: Will be featured at DC's Fandome event on August 22. CBR Article
June 26, 2020: The aria that Clayface sang in "Something Borrowed, Something Green" was "Cielo e Mar". Patrick Schumacker Tweet
June 26, 2020: Shane Glines posts Livewire redesign seen in "Something Borrowed, Something Green". Shane Glines Tweet
June 26, 2020: Shane Glines posts resurrected Poison Ivy design from season 1 finale. Shane Glines Tweet
June 26, 2020: Shane Glines posts Darkseid turnarounds. Shane Glines Tweet
June 26, 2020: Interview with Schumacker and Halpern. The goal was always to bring Harley and Ivy to a mentally healthy place because season 3 will not be about 'will the relationship last?' They will be a couple. But there could be outside influences that make the relationship tough. Initially, Darkseid was going to pop Lightray's head but DC said no but were okay with swapping in Forager. SyFy Article
June 27, 2020: Rumored to be available on HBO Max soon. ComicBook Article
June 29, 2020: Interview with Schumacker, Halpern, and Lorey. The Sarah O'Connell Show YouTube
June 30, 2020: Will be on HBO Max later this summer. CBR Article
June 30, 2020: Shane Glines posts Harley, Two Face, and Lexie line art. Shane Glines Tweet
June 30, 2020: Shane Glines posts Harley in a special pose. Shane Glines Tweet
June 30, 2020: Shane Glines posts King Shark and Frank in their wedding tuxedos plus the Seinfeld inspiration for them. Shane Glines Tweet
June 30, 2020: Shane Glines posts a scrapped kid Ivy concept. Shane Glines Tweet
July 1, 2020: Shane Glines posts the rear design of Killer Frost. Shane Glines Tweet
July 1, 2020: Shane Glines posts early art of Commissioner Gordon and credits writers for suggesting a Nick Nolte inspiration. Shane Glines Tweet
July 20, 2020: Both seasons will stream HBO Max on August 1. CBR Article
August 14, 2020: There will be a 20 minute panel at DC FanDome at WatchVerse on August 22 at 8:15 pm PST with Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Ron Funches, Matt Oberg Alan Tudyk, Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Dean Lorey and supervising producer Jennifer Coyle. They will talk about the most outrageous moments. It will replay on August 23 at 6:45 am. TV Line Article
August 18, 2020: Harley Quinn: The Complete First and Second Seasons Blu-ray will release in September 2020 from Warner Archive. World's Finest Tweet
August 19, 2020: Season 1 and 2 Soundtrack digital release by Watertower Music and sites like Spotify will be August 20 at 12 am EDT/9 pm PDT. Track listing revealed. TZ Post
September 12, 2020: Cuoco comments on voicing Harley and there are no plans to introduce Punchline. CBR Article
September 12, 2020: Summary of DC FanDome panel. SyFy Wire Article
September 12, 2020: Harley Quinn has "picked up steam" since its first two seasons arrived on HBO Max early last month. Inside sources say renewal negotiations hinge on a new budget for the series. The process has been stalled by the recent major executive shake-up that saw senior leaders Bob Greenblatt and Kevin Reilly pushed out and oversight of the platform given to HBO's Casey Bloys. THR Article
September 17, 2020: Interview with Jefferson Friedman. DC Article
September 18, 2020: Renewed for a third season, will be on HBO Max. WF Article
September 18, 2020: Patrick Schumacker got the news of the renewal on the night of September 16. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
September 18, 2020: Two things in preliminary discussions about season 3 entails Gotham's low approval of the police department and Poison Ivy's origins and backstory. Comic Book Article
September 25, 2020: Patrick Schumacker confirms there were past discussions to have Harley Quinn join the Suicide Squad. The season 3 writer's room has not started yet. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
September 28, 2020: Patrick Schumacker reveals in an earlier cut of "All the Best Inmates Have Daddy Issues," the flower Dr. Quinzel gives Ivy becomes her earrings in the present. Because of inconsistencies in continuity, the crew opted for Ivy pulling the flower out of her jacket instead instead of the earrings. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
September 30, 2020: Interview with Schumacker and Halpern. Before the show was renewed for a third season, they pitched an animated movie as an alternative. They aren't doing 2 seasons back to back and an optimistic guess for when season 3 releases would be end of 2021. Part of Gordon's journey in season 3 is trying to figure out what this new system is that needs to be put in place to effectively police Gotham, is he capable of doing it, and why is Metropolis look like this utopia comparatively. Deadline Article
October 1, 2020: The full color animated pilot was received in January 2019 and post on the 26th episode was finished in April 2020. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
October 16, 2020: Patrick Schumacker reveals they hope to start the writers room for season 3 in a couple weeks. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
November 3, 2020: Patrick Schumacker reveals the writers room for season 3 started a week ago. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
November 3, 2020: Patrick Schumacker repeats season 3 will be huge for Ivy. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
November 19, 2020: Nominated by Critic's Choice Awards for Best Animated Show, Kaley Cuoco for Best Voice Actress, and J.B. Smoove for Best Voice Actor. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
November 20, 2020: Complete Season 2 DVD set for February 16, 2021. TVShowsonDVD Article
November 25, 2020: Patrick Schumacker confirms it is a very real goal to for Batman and Catwoman to have screen time together in season 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
December 13, 2020: Interview with Patrick Schumacker during Mainframe Comic Con. Season 3 is discussed. (29:54) The writer's room starts on Monday, December 14. (31:37) Many writers are coming back but four new writers were hired. Chrissy Pietrosh and Jessica Goldstein will write. Dean Lorey was unable to return to co-run the series because he's working on a Disney+ show currently in production so Pietrosh and Goldstein will be new co-showrunners, too. LGBT writers were hired as well. (36:40) They are going to try to have cast remotely record together at the same time. (43:28) Schumacker likes the idea that Kite Man is still wounded but he has moved on and is potentially still an ally of Harley and Ivy. They are spitballing on who Kite Man's new partner will be and at one point Golden Glider came up and making her as ditzy as him. (1:00:56) Season 3 will be 10 episodes. They will be writing scripts over the next 25 weeks and have a general idea where they want to take the show. (1:05) The people at HBO Max told them to keep doing what they're doing. Word Balloon Comics Podcast
December 13, 2020: Interview with Patrick Schumacker during Mainframe Comic Con. (14:00-21:00) They worked on season 1 without much red tape but DC was there to police their ip, focus groups loved Gordon, Clayface, and Bane, and their original Aquaman Momoa bro idea was rejected by DC so they made him like Gaston from Beauty and the Beast. (21:23) The mandate was to do a version of Tom Hardy's Bane. (26:03) Alan Tudyk was originally thought of for Clayface because of his Juilliard School background it felt like a no brainer for him to come up with a pompous bad actor angle then just for the heck of it, asked him to try out Joker. (38:13) Ivy and Kite Man. (44:00) Queen of Fables and Praxis. (55:34) Bruce Timm's sole contribution to the series was suggesting the dog stop peeing mid-stream when Dr. Psycho says the C-word to Wonder Woman. Word Balloon Comics Podcast
December 22, 2020: Sari Cooper confirms she is working on the series. Sari Cooper Tweet
January 12, 2021: Harley Quinn: The Complete First and Second Seasons Blu-ray will release in February 2021 from Warner Archive. Warner Archive Tweet
January 25, 2021: Harley Quinn: The Complete First and Second Seasons Blu-ray will release on February 16, 2021 from Warner Archive. Initial details included. Runtime is in 594 minutes, English SDH subtitles, DTS HD-Master Audio 5.1, in 1.78:1, 16x9 widescreen, and comes in 3 discs. ComicBook Article
January 28, 2021: Series has been nominated for "Outstanding Comedy Series" for the 32nd Annual GLAAD Awards. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
February 2, 2021: Patrick Schumacker confirms his Twitter header photo is discarded season 3 concept art. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
February 4, 2021: Patrick Schumacker confirms Tawny will appear in season 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
February 5, 2021: Patrick Schumacker hints at an idea to have Batman sing in season 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
February 6, 2021: Patrick Schumacker confirms Damian Wayne will appear in season 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
February 19, 2021: A "Harley Quinn Animated Series Sequel" comic was announced by DC for 2021. Games Radar Article
February 19, 2021: Patrick Schumacker comments it is "extremely early" to talk about the comic but it does loosely tie into the show and what's in store for season 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
February 22, 2021: Patrick Schumacker announces recording has started for season 3 with Diedrich Bader, Jim Rash, and Chris Meloni. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
February 23, 2021: Patrick Schumacker reveals when writing on season 3 went on, they shifted away from the original plan to explore Ivy's origins but it will still be a huge Ivy season. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
February 27, 2021: Patrick Schumacker teases he just saw a new Shane Glines design of Harley in a red carpet gown. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 3, 2021: The episode "Something Borrowed, Something Green" is nominated for both "Best TV/Media - General Audience" and "Best Writing - TV/Media" at this year's Annie Awards. Variety Article
March 10, 2021: Interview with Justin Halpern. Halpern recalls Vanessa Marshall being perplexed when she started recording, being unaware of the adult nature of the series when she signed on. Bader was also shocked when he had to voice the Batman-Robin arch-nemesis talk. They haven't started casting or recording new voices for season 3 yet. Halpern would like to cast Nathan Fielder, John Wilson, and Joe Perra for a trio of villains. Mad Hatter appears in one of the episodes. The are going to do something with the Joker that has never been done in any story, a stand alone Joker episode like "Batman's Back, Man". There will also be a trip into someone's brain in season 3 that will be really special for DC fans. Halpern estimates season 3 will start streaming at the very end of 2021 or beginning of 2022. Masters of None podcast
March 22, 2021: Clock King will appear in season 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 27, 2021: Patrick Schumacker teases he got to voice a "very special guest star". Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 27, 2021: Patrick Schumacker teases Golden Glider might appear in season 3 episode 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 27, 2021: Patrick Schumacker teases an actor recorded as himself today. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 30, 2021: Sirena Irwin will direct in season 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 30, 2021: There will be a homage to the Batman '66 bomb gag. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
March 30, 2021: There will be a therapy session in season 3 episode 5. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 2, 2021: Catwoman will sing in season 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 3, 2021: Patrick Schumacker confirms a King Tut easter egg is in "Trapped". Patrick Schumacker Tweet
April 12, 2021: Diedrich Bader recorded 4 episodes from his wife's closet. Diedrich Bader Tweet
May 2, 2021: Charlie Adler reveals a "huge name" actor was pursued to voice Nick, Harley's father, and Adler helped as a place holder but ultimately Dean Lorey offered the role to him. Charlie Adler Tweet
May 20, 2021: Patrick Schumacker confirms season 3 won't stream in 2021. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
May 29, 2021: Patrick Schumacker reveals Sam Richardson has a voice role in season 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
June 4, 2021: Katie Lazo joins the storyboard revision crew. Katie Lazo Tweet
June 5, 2021: Season 3 is currently in preproduction. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
June 10, 2021: The comics book series is titled "Harley Quinn: The Animated Series - The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour" and is six issues. It will start on September 14. It picks up after season 2 with Harley and Ivy on the run from Commissioner Gordon and the GCPD. Ivy is still worried about leaving Kite Man at the altar but Harley has a scheme to shake her out of her wedding-day blues. It is written by Tee Franklin and drawn by Max Sarin. Games Radar Article
June 10, 2021: Patrick Schumacker comments it is to be determined if the comic can be considered canon to the streaming series as he still has to read the whole thing. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
June 14, 2021: DC nixed a scene in season 3 of Batman giving Catwoman oral sex. TV Line Article
June 18, 2021: Harley Quinn: The Animated Series - The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour #1 will have a cover by Max Sarin, variant cover by Michael Cho, and a 1:25 variant cover by Davi. CBR Article
June 18, 2021: Writing on Season 3 is done. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
July 8, 2021: The series is up for "Best Animated Series or Animated Television Movie" at the HCA TV Awards. Deadline Article
July 12, 2021: Interview with Patrick Schumacker about Poison Ivy. The crew wanted to use Joan Jet's cover of Mary Tyler Moore's "Love Is All Around" theme song but for budgetary reasons, they had to use the money elsewhere but used it during edits of the final battle in the pilot. Killer Croc was originally a series regular but he was replaced with King Shark because they wanted Ron Funches for the show. Took around 75 weeks to write the original 26 episodes. Did focus group test, casual fans and diehard fans, two episodes in animatics about a year into writing, the pilot and episode 6, DC agreed to allow the interpretation of Jim Gordon as long as there was a redemption arc even after he tested very well, around "Bensonhurst" it was decided they should re-record the prior episodes like when Harley flies off the handle in scenes, Schumacker had to do a scratch track of Darkseid, was convinced by Sabrina Jalees to not do a coming out queer story, and Schumacker drew from his 8 month marriage for Ivy trying to commit to marrying Kite Man. No animatics have shipped overseas for animation yet so season 3 still technically in pre-production. Geek History Lesson Episode 374, 50 min. mark
July 13, 2021: There will be a Season 1 marathon on Toonami on August 7/8 from 10:30 pm to 5 am. Swimpedia Tweet
July 16, 2021: The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour #2 releases on October 12. Variant cover by Babs Tarr, 1:25 cover by Michael Cho, and Card stock variant by Davi. Harley and Ivy go to Catwoman for help and Commissioner Gordon crosses a line he might not be able to come back from. CBR Article
July 22, 2021: Diedrich Bader finished recording for season 3. Diedrich Bader Tweet
July 30, 2021: The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour #1 six page preview posted. DC Article
July 31, 2021: Patrick Schumacker comments he considers The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour comic book as almost an extension to the cold open of season 3 episode 1 but you don't have to read the comic to understand what happens in season 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
August 9, 2021: HBO Max as part of new initiative is offering select episodes of select series for free, including Harley Quinn. Comic Book Article
August 10, 2021: Patrick Schumacker confirms Killer Croc will return in season 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
August 10, 2021: Patrick Schumacker reveals Magpie was discussed but won't appear in season 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
August 13, 2021: The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour #3 releases on November 9. Variant cover by Meghan Hetrick. Harley and Ivy on their first date but Hush and Commissioner Gordon get in the way. CBR Article
August 13, 2021: A retailer exclusive cover for The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour #1 by Carla Cohen for Bird City Comics will go on sale on August 14 at 9 pm EST/6 pm PST. Tee Franklin Tweet
August 19, 2021: A retailer exclusive cover for The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour #1 by Natalie Sanders for KRS Comics will go on sale on August 21 at 12 pm EST. KRS Comics instagram
August 20, 2021: Concept art of Scarecrow posted. Shane Glines Tweet
August 21, 2021: A retailer exclusive cover for The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour #1 by Shannon Maer for Comic Mint will go on sale on August 22 at 2 pm EST. Shannon Maer Tweet
August 23, 2021: Early concept art of Doctor Psycho posted. Shane Glines Tweet
August 23, 2021: Concept art of Parademons posted. Shane Glines Tweet
August 23, 2021: Concept art of Mrs. Cobblepot posted. Shane Glines Tweet
August 26, 2021: Interview with Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker. The very first scene of season 3 will turn some heads; possibly a sexual situation and a big joke to open the beginning. Harley first telling Ivy she loves her was rewritten many times. Wanted to make sure Harley was saying every moment with her was the best moment ever and she felt complete. Season 3 is looking at an early 2022 release. In season 3, Harley will help Ivy focus on herself and we will learn more about each other now that they're a couple. Harley has bad habits from her toxic relationship with Joker. Ivy still has a hard time to completely always let people in when she's having a tough time. There is "big, crazy, fun stuff" in an episode they were convinced DC and HBO Max wouldn't let them do but they were okay with it. Lavender You Episode 6
August 30, 2021: Harley Quinn won the HCA TV Award for "Best Animated Series". Variety Article
August 30, 2021: Vinton Heuck is just finishing up directing on season 3. Vinton Heuck Tweet
August 31, 2021: At DC FanDome, there will be a season 3 sneak peek. DC Blog
August 31, 2021: A Harley Quinn #1 variant cover by Ivan Tao goes on sale on September 1 for Comic Mint and 7ate9 Comics. Tee Franklin Tweet
September 1, 2021: Harley Quinn #2 releases first on DC Universe Infinite on September 7. Tee Franklin Tweet
September 2, 2021: Two panels from Harley Quinn #2 teased. Tee Franklin Tweet
September 9, 2021: Summary of roundtable with writer Tee Franklin about her checklist of what she wanted to do with the comic like easter eggs, exploring emotions and trauma like Ivy's depression, and hints there will be new characters that weren't on the show. AIPT Article
September 17, 2021: The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour #4 releases on December 14, 2021. Regular cover is by Max Sarin and variant cover by Valentine De Landro. Harley and Ivy are called out by a new supervillain named Mephitic, a toxic sludge, so they head to Detroit but Vixen isn't interested in any chaos in her city. CBR Article
September 17, 2021: The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour #5 releases on January 11, 2022. Regular cover is by Max Sarin and variant cover by Mike Hawthorne. Ivy reflects on what happened in the last few months but Mephitic confronts her and Harley at Detroit's Black Cat Lounge. CBR Article
September 17, 2021: Interview with Tee Franklin. Wanted to explore and deal with Harley and Ivy's trauma, stressed no use of labels, kept Vixen appearing a secret since January, Mephitic is a new character created by her and Max Sarin, knows nothing about season 3, and calls it a bridge to the show but leaves it up to Dean Lorey, Justin Halpern, and Patrick Schumacker to confirm it is canon. ComicBook Nation Episode 37
September 19, 2021: Variant cover by Babs Tarr from Harley Quinn #2 revealed. Tee Franklin Tweet
September 22, 2021: Issue #1 will go to second printing and release on October 19. Bleeding Cool Article
September 22, 2021: The cover of Issue #1's second printing was the original cover done by Max Sarin. Tee Franklin Tweet
September 25, 2021: Tee Franklin teases there will be surprise cameos in Issue #3. Tee Franklin Tweet
September 25, 2021: Marissa Louise teases panels from Issue #3. Marissa Louise instagram
October 4, 2021: Tee Franklin posts teases from Issue #3. Tee Franklin Tweet
October 16, 2021: Season 3 first look posted with storyboards, animatics, and art of Harley and Ivy dressed up. DC Harley Quinn Tweet
October 16, 2021: Patrick Schumacker confirms Frank will have a big role in season 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
October 16, 2021: Patrick Schumacker confirms Amanda Waller will appear in season 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
October 22, 2021: Andy Young finished his last day of editing on season 3. Andy Young Tweet
October 30, 2021: Tee Franklin teases Issue #4 will also have "multiple cameos from Justice Leaguers & villains, a brand new disabled character" and "a lot of sex & murder" in addition to Vixen and a new villain. Tee Franklin Tweet
October 31, 2021: Patrick Schumacker hints the image from FanDome of Harley and Ivy in dresses comes up in season 3 episode 3. Patrick Schumacker Tweet
November 18, 2021: The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour #6 releases on February 8, 2022. Regular cover is by Max Sarin and variant cover by Derrick Chew. Ivy seeks out Vixen's help to stop Mephitic and save Harley. Gordon gets a mysterious invitation to Detroit. Tee Franklin Tweet
Young Justice News
August 27, 2019: For season 4, they are "kind of doubling down on our core season one characters that they already know and love." Teen Vogue Article
September 5, 2019: Season 4 confirmed to be 26 episodes and there will be another time jump. Season 3 felt like a bookend and gave them permission to try new things in season 4. The focus will return to the original leads, but also new characters and will keep in touch with others. The title has also been decided. DC Universe DC Daily
November 14, 2019: A fan going by Abdullah Khan met Nolan North weeks back and Nolan confirmed he started recording on October 23. YJ Wiki Tweet
February 8, 2020: 11 scripts and 6 voice records for season 4 have been completed. No animatics are locked yet. Greg Weisman Tweet
February 18, 2020: Cole Rothacker started work as assistant production manager for season 4. Cole Rothacker instagram
March 3, 2020: 12 scripts and 8 voice records for season 4 have been completed. No episodes are completed yet. Greg Weisman Tweet
July 16, 2020: No episodes for season 4 have been completed yet. Greg Weisman Tweet
September 10, 2020: Greg Weisman reveals scripts for season 4 episodes 1 to 23 are completed. Greg Weisman Tweet
September 10, 2020: Greg Weisman confirms no episodes for season 4 are completed yet but has been production for over a year. Greg Weisman Tweet
September 12, 2020: Season 4 confirmed to be titled Phantoms. Logo art released. World's Finest Tweet
September 18, 2020: Season 4 will be streamed from HBO Max. WF Article
September 19, 2020: 24 scripts are done, 20 episodes are fully recorded, and 3 episodes are partially recorded. Greg Weisman Tweet
October 3, 2020: Greg Weisman confirms no episodes for season 4 are completed yet. Greg Weisman Tweet
November 7, 2020: Greg Weisman reveals 25 scripts are done, 7 episodes are in post production, and no episodes are done yet. Greg Weisman Tweet
November 7, 2020: Greg Weisman reveals 22 episodes are fully recorded. Greg Weisman Tweet
November 23, 2020: Greg Weisman reveals all 26 scripts are done, 22 episodes are fully recorded, and 4 episodes are partially recorded. Greg Weisman Tweet
January 12, 2021: Jane Mahoney is a storyboard artist for Phantoms. Jane Mahoney Tweet
January 12, 2021: Yujin Lee is a storyboard revisionist for Phantoms. Yujin Lee Tweet
February 2, 2021: Part 1 of an interview with Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti. At the time before episode 26 was written, Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti talk about production challenges. Voice recording is now 1 person at a time and has slightly slowed progress. Up to episode 22 has been recorded with pieces of episode 23 and 24. Writing has slowed a little. Weisman does not have the wall of index characters handy at home. Weisman wrote episode 25 and 26. Some unforeseen issues including making sure everyone is seeing the same kind of color on their computers and sound mixing. Whelmed Podcast
February 21, 2021: Sam Liu reveals he is helping out on Young Justice. The Sarah O'Connell Show YouTube, 1 hr. 49 min mark
February 22, 2021: Artemis is 25 years old in season 4. Whelmed Podcast
February 25, 2021: Sam Liu storyboarded a few episodes. Sam Liu Tweet
February 28, 2021: Khary Payton hints he has been a little more involved in Phantoms. YJ Wiki Tweet
March 25, 2021: 9 episodes are completely done, 12 episodes are being animated overseas, and pre-production on Phantoms is virtually done. Greg Weisman Tweet
March 26, 2021: Vinton Heuck mentions he "was the last director out the door as of last week." Vinton Heuck Tweet
April 22, 2021: 9 episodes are completely done, 11 episodes are being animated overseas, 6 episodes are in post production, and pre-production on Phantoms is virtually done. Greg Weisman Tweet
June 28, 2021: Whether Atlanteans have better potential to use magic than humans or they just have a higher amount of talented users will be answered in Phantoms. Ask Greg reply
June 28, 2021: The Zatara family being somehow magical in nature or not will be addressed in Phantoms. Ask Greg reply
June 29, 2021: The master timeline is at 609 pages. Ask Greg reply
July 1, 2021: All 26 episodes of Phantoms have also been fully recorded, 13 episodes are done, 7 more in post-production, and the last 6 are being animated by Studio Mir now. Pre-production is virtually complete, except for a little bit of color on the last episode. Ask Greg reply
July 2, 2021: All 26 episodes of Phantoms are animated by Studio Mir. Ask Greg reply
July 2, 2021: 14 episodes of Phantoms are done. Ask Greg reply
July 26, 2021: Greg Weisman hints the show will expand on LGBT+ characters in Phantoms. Ask Greg reply
August 5, 2021: Greg Weisman reveals that 15 episodes of Young Justice: Phantoms are done, seven are in post-production, the last four are being animated by Studio Mir, and pre-production is completely done. Ask Greg reply
August 6, 2021: Greg Weisman only replies Metamorpho and Orphan presumably joined the Justice League and the Team at the end of season 3. Ask Greg reply
August 12, 2021: Greg Weisman reveals 16 episodes of Phantoms are done, 6 are in post production and 4 are being animated overseas. Ask Greg reply
August 13, 2021: Greg Weisman reveals the master timeline is now at 612 pages. Ask Greg reply
August 17, 2021: Greg Weisman hints Kevin Hopps, Cisco Paredes, Andrew Blanchette and Rich Fogel might be writing for season 4. Ask Greg reply
August 28, 2021: Greg Weisman reveals 17 episodes of Phantoms are done. Greg Weisman Tweet
August 28, 2021: Greg Weisman confirms a version of the Catwoman: Hunted direct-to-video movie happens on Earth-16. Greg Weisman Tweet
September 1, 2021: There were no character rights issues during work on Phantoms. Ask Greg reply
September 1, 2021: Markovia is located close to Latvia and the Doom Patrol was a real hero team. Ask Greg reply
September 3, 2021: 18 episodes of Phantoms are done, 6 are in post production, and 2 are being animated overseas. Greg Weisman Tweet
September 17, 2021: 18 episodes of Phantoms are done, 7 are in post production, and 1 is being animated overseas. Greg Weisman Tweet
September 17, 2021: Galatic Tour Road Crew shirts lists new location of Xebel. YJ Fan Vids Tweet
September 17, 2021: Aaron Sparrow sports a Galatic Tour Road Crew shirt. Aaron Sparrow instagram
September 18, 2021: G.K. Bowes sports a Galatic Tour Road Crew shirt. G.K. Bowes Tweet
September 18, 2021: Brian Holhfeld sports a Galatic Tour Road Crew shirt in a "mini Young Justice reunion" with Greg Weisman, Zehra Fazal, and Nicole Dubuc. Nicole Dubuc Tweet
September 23, 2021: 19 episodes of Phantoms are done and 7 are in post production. Greg Weisman Tweet
October 6, 2021: Greg Weisman is at a sound mix for episode 23. Greg Weisman Tweet
October 6, 2021: Artemis Crock was one of four blonde teen female archers on the master list of teen heroes. Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti agreed they could get the most mileage out of Artemis and chose her to be on the Team. Greg Weisman Tweet
October 6, 2021: 20 episodes of Phantoms are now done. Greg Weisman Tweet
October 8, 2021: Interview with Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti. Phantoms will focus more on individual character dynamics, more secrets and lies, follow up on Legion ring tease, explore more with Halo/Violet, see more Fourth World. Collider Article
October 8, 2021: Key art for season four released. HBO Max Tweet
October 8, 2021: Greg Weisman confirms Miss Martian is wearing her engagement ring in the key art. Greg Weisman Tweet
October 13, 2021: 21 episodes of Phantoms are now done. Greg Weisman Tweet
October 14, 2021: Greg Weisman repeats back in season one they had five seasons planned out but now, they have a fairly clear idea through seven seasons and vaguer ideas beyond that. Greg Weisman Tweet
October 15, 2021: HBO Max updates page with new image featuring first looks at new Martian characters. Greg Weisman Tweet
October 15, 2021: TV Passport lists Phantoms starting on November 7 with two episodes "Inhospitable" and "Needful". AnimeSuperhero Post
October 16, 2021: 1:19 trailer for Phantoms released. WF YouTube
October 16, 2021: First 4 minutes of "Inhospitable" released. HBO Max YouTube
October 16, 2021: First 2 episodes of Phantoms have released on HBO Max. One episode will stream weekly starting next week on October 21. WF Article
October 16, 2021: Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti came up with the Martian names for different species. Greg Weisman Tweet
October 16, 2021: Phantoms episodes 1 to 13 will stream from October 16 to December 30. 14 to 26 will stream in the first half of 2022. Greg Weisman Tweet
October 17, 2021: Zehra Fazal posted a photo she took with others in the cast present at the start of Phantom's recording in 2019, including Kevin Michael Richardson, Phil LaMarr, Zeo Robinson, and Benjamin Diskin. Zehra Fazal Tweet
October 18, 2021: The official spelling for the Martian races are B'lahdenn, G'arrunn, A'ashenn, and Y'ellonn. Greg Weisman Tweet
October 19, 2021: Spanish dub site reveals Onyx is debuting during Phantoms and Talia al Ghul will have a speaking role. ANMTV Article
October 20, 2021: Episode 3 is titled "Volatile" and Episode 4 is titled "Involuntary". Loglines included. YJ Wiki Tweet
October 21, 2021: Emily Hu boarded the Outsiders selfie scene in "Volatile". Emily Hu Tweet
October 21, 2021: Emily Hu boarded the opening and J'emm scenes, Kelly Kao boarded the Megan scenes, and Rozlynn Waltz boarded the Garfield/Superboy scenes towards the end of "Volatile". Christina Sotta Tweet
October 25, 2021: Nine stills for Phantoms episode 4 "Involuntary" released. Young Justice.TV Article
October 25, 2021: The Chief founded the Doom Patrol in Team Year One and they died in Team Year Five except for Mento and Beast Boy. Ask Greg reply
October 25, 2021: Production on Space Trek 3016 started in Team Year Six. Ask Greg reply
October 25, 2021: When Darkseid fought Genghis Khan, Jochi (the fire-bender) was 27, and Tolui (the lightning-bender) was 16. Ask Greg reply
October 25, 2021: Jaculi and Trajectory's super speed is less powerful than Wally West's. Ask Greg reply
October 25, 2021: Brucely has a designation. Ask Greg reply
October 25, 2021: Markovia is a constitutional monarchy and Brion Markov studied in Great Britain. Ask Greg reply
October 25, 2021: At the end of Team Year Eight, Helga Jace was 34 years old. Ask Greg reply
October 25, 2021: Garth and Tula debuted as Tempest and Aquagirl, respectively, in Team Year One. They also joined the Team in Team Year One. Troia joined in Team Year Two. Ask Greg reply
October 25, 2021: Lieutenant Marvel and Sergeant Marvel joined the Team in Team Year Three. Troia left the Team in Team Year Five. Ask Greg reply
October 25, 2021: The first half of recording for Phantoms was done normal predominantly in groups then stopped halfway because of the pandemic. Weisman, Vietti, Thomason talent coordinator Laura Lopez, editor Chris Mertens, and Weisman's wife and children recorded scratch tracks to keep the board artists supplied with vocal tracks. Actors were recorded from their homes as audio-conferencing. They switched from BangZoom Studios to Atlas Oceanic Picture & Sound because the latter had access in which actors could avoid contact with other people, the engineer was in the control room, and everyone else listened from home. Some actors still worked from home and about half went to Atlas. Every actor got the entire script. Ask Greg reply
October 27, 2021: Denise Boutte has six voice roles in Phantoms. She hints at a character's son having autism. TSC Gaming & Entertainent, 21 min. mark
October 27, 2021: New poster arrives on HBO Max, featuring Tigress, Lady Shiva, Cassandra, Cheshire, Orphan and a new character seen in the past trailer. YJ Fan Vids Tweet
October 27, 2021: Greg Weisman confirmed he kissed his hand for Lucas Carr's kiss in the season 4 premiere. Greg Weisman Tweet
October 28, 2021: Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti will take questions for an Reddit AMA on November 2. HBO Max Tweet
October 29, 2021: The X on Martian Manhunter's chest is the symbol of the M'huntrrs and J'onn J'onzz was a a member of them before he came to Earth. The X or M'comm's name was not a Malcolm X reference or analogy. Back in season one, Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti decided not to do an evil race on M'arzz but did like the myth of an evil race being used by the ruling castes to justify the caste system. Weisman does regret using White Martians and wished he used the Grays instead because of the Caucasian associations which was why they made a conscious decision to stop referring to Martians by color and instead the native words of A'ashenn, G'arrunn, B'lahdenn and Y'ellonn to create a mental distance. Ask Greg
October 29, 2021: The Martian language was developed by Greg Weisman and Nicole Dubuc back in season one then expanded on by Weisman and Brandon Vietti for season four. A'ashenn does equate from white ash, B'lahdenn from red blood, G'arrunn from green and Y'ellonn from yellow but in-universe the Martian words didn't evolve out of human wording. Ask Greg
October 29, 2021: Greg Weisman confirms the Indian caste system was an influence for the Martian caste system. Ask Greg
October 29, 2021: Greg Weisman reveals J'emm was a merging of two concepts from the comics when in the "Jemm, Son of Saturn" comics he was a Green Martian and later on when he was changed to a Red Saturnian. Ask Greg
October 29, 2021: At the end of Team Year Ten, Harper Row will be 18 years old. Ask Greg
October 29, 2021: Greg Weisman confirms the Z-designations are defunct and confirms Z-06 was Batwoman and Z-11 was Metamorpho. Ask Greg
October 29, 2021: The next arc of Phantoms starts November 4. HBO Max Tweet
October 29, 2021: Phantoms Episode 7 is "The Lady, or the Tigress?" and Episode 8 is "I Know Why the Caged Cat Sings". Loglines included. YJ Wiki Tweet
November 1, 2021: Comments from Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti. Producing lot of new art and content for social media, theme has the original synth theme but with symphonic instruments to connote growth of the cast, Dr. Janina Scarlett was consulted for their portrayal of mental health, teases more post-credits scenes, end credit scenes will comment on the episode or seed future episodes. DC Blog
November 2, 2021: The four character the series weren't allowed to use at start of season one were Wonder Girl/Donna Troy, Wonder Girl/Cassie, Blue Beetle/Ted Kord, and Darkseid. Wonder Girl and Robin broke up in season 3 and didn't get back together. Brandon Vietti was pumping gas when he got the phone call about Outsiders' renewal. Weisman was busy working on Shimmer & Shine when he heard. Reddit AMA
November 2, 2021: 22 episodes of Phantoms are now done. Greg Weisman Tweet
November 3, 2021: Episode 4x5 "Tale of Two Sisters" was written by Brian Hohlfeld, directed by Vinton Heuck, and features a voice cast with Nick Chinlund, Logan Browning, Zehra Fazal, Crispin Freeman, Kelly Hu, Stephanie Lemelin, Kelly Stables, Tara Strong, and Mae Whitman. Greg Weisman Tweet
November 3, 2021: Matthew Bordenave posts roughs of crying scene during the "Involuntary" end credits. Matthew Bordenave Tweet
November 5, 2021: Greg Weisman confirms Helga is not from Markovia and is German. Ask Greg reply
November 5, 2021: Greg Weisman reveals the Martian iris change on Mars is to allow more light in. Snapper and Bethany are fostering Harper and Cullen. Ask Greg reply
November 5, 2021: Greg Wesiman confirms the public is unaware the Outsiders are affiliated with the Justice League. Ask Greg reply
November 5, 2021: Greg Wesiman reveals Kaldur's conception was accidental but the intercourse was consensual. Greg Weisman Tweet
November 8, 2021: Assuming they survive to the end of Team Year Ten, Saturn Girl will be 18 years old and Phantom Girl will be 15 years old. Ask Greg reply
November 8, 2021: M'aatt M'orzz was born in 1885, M'comm M'orzz was born in 1968, R'ess E'dda was born in 1935, R'ohh K'arr was born in 1896, and S'turnn J'axx was born in 1858. Ask Greg reply
November 8, 2021: M'ree M'orzz was born in 1956, J'ann J'onzz was born in 1885, J'arlia was born in 1885, J'emm J'axx was born in 1972, and K'omm B'lanxx was born in 1963. Ask Greg reply
November 8, 2021: Saturn Girl and Chameleon Boy were chosen to appear on the show because their powers offered opportunities for stealth in different ways and Phantom Girl just because "Phantoms" was in the season 4 title. Screen Rant Article
November 9, 2021: Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti discuss their prior experiences with the Legion of Superheroes. For Young Justice, they came up in planning by season three but not as early as season one. ComicBook Article
November 9, 2021: Greg Wesiman and Brandon Vietti discuss the multi-arc format and cite a pragmatic reason for making the most bang for their buck like with creating the location of Mars rather than have it show up for one episode. CBR Article
November 9, 2021: Kelly Kao posts boards from "Involuntary" when Garfield tells Bio-Ship goodbye. Kelly Kao Tweet
November 10, 2021: 23 episodes of Phantoms are done and the last three are in the final stages of post production. Greg Weisman Tweet
November 10, 2021: Phantoms will begin airing in France on Toonami starting on December 16 at 8:55 pm. Toonami France Tweet
November 10, 2021: Clark and Lois are currently married. Ultra-Humanite and Zviad Baazovi are the 11 and 12th members of the Light. Black Lightning was voted to lead the Justice League in a second term. Ask Greg reply
November 10, 2021: Firebrand (II) was constructed in 1942 while Red Volcano, Mister Twister, and Amazo in Team Year Zero. Ask Greg reply
November 10, 2021: Thomas Wayne was born in 1939, Martha Kane was born in 1952, David Reid was born in 1991, Git N. Payd was born in 1993, and the Red-Hooded Ninja was born in 1999. Ask Greg reply
November 10, 2021: Marv Evers was born in 1981, Pete Danbury was born in 1987, Jason Bard was born in 1989, Ishtar was born around 1,816 B.C.E., and Nikolas Stofka was born in 1970. Ask Greg reply
November 10, 2021: Wilhelm Vittings was born in 1997, Psycho-Pirate was born in 1960, Angela Randall was born in 1939, Beluga Boy was born in 1998, and Biggitz was born in 1986. Ask Greg reply
November 10, 2021: Blister and Giant were born in 2000, Lynn Stewart was born in 1988, The Collector of Worlds is about 16,000 years old, and Match was cloned in 2009. Ask Greg reply
November 10, 2021: Tod Donner was born in 1972, Fire was born in 1996, Don and Dawn Allen were born in Team Year Six, and Elongated Man was born in 1995. Ask Greg reply
November 10, 2021: S'yraa was born in 1972, Bio-Ship was "born" in 2010, Fury was born in 2003, Everyman was born in 2000, and Chameleon Boy is 15 by the end of Team Year Nine. Ask Greg reply
November 10, 2021: B'lahdenn conquered to rule all Martians centuries ago. Ask Greg reply
November 10, 2021: Greg Weisman confirms Artemis Crock is teaching at Royal University. Greg Weisman Tweet
November 10, 2021: Interview with Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti about the first 2 arcs of Phantoms. Young Justice.TV Article
November 11, 2021: Clifford P. Zmeck was born in 1933, Galet Dasim was born in 1958, Maxima was born in 1993, Vartox was born in 1963, and the lead Tribune was born in 1911. Ask Greg reply
November 11, 2021: Nnamdi, Nzame, Simeon, Toto, and Ulgo were all born in Team Year Zero. Ask Greg reply
November 11, 2021: Burton Thompson was born in 1978, Carlo and his twin brother were born in 1984, Casey Klebba was born in 1983, Harold Cooper was born in 1974, and Dale Gunn was born in 1990. Ask Greg reply
November 11, 2021: Tony Zucco as born in 1960, Eddie Corliss was born in 2002, Josephine Tarkov was born in 1981, Floyd Lawton was born in 1975, and Floyd Bell was born in 1992. Ask Greg reply
November 11, 2021: Christina Sotta credited some of the crew for some specifics in "Artemis Through The Looking-Glass": Rozlynn Waltz boarded the flashback scenes, Emily Hu did Garfield's scenes, Kelly Kao did the action scene at the end, Yujin Lee made young Artemis cuter, Christopher Jones spruced up the interrogation poses, and Jerome Moore got to design his co-creation Onyx. Christina Sotta Tweet
November 15, 2021: Interview with Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti about their inspirations for the show like Hill Street Blues, Buffy, Northern Exposure, Superfriends, Ghost in the Shell, Splinter Cell, on getting back the crew from previous seasons plus hiring new people when season 4 was greenlit, on the passage of time, and picking characters for the show. Fanboy Factor Article
November 16, 2021: Shirley Mason was born in 1935, Mr. Tawney was born in 2006, Kraig was hatched in 2009, the Monkey God came into existence approximately 7 million years ago, and Wolf was born in 2007. Ask Greg reply
November 16, 2021: Kirby Jacobs was born in 1961, Lenore Parris in 1995, Leroy Bell in 1992, Ali in 1986, and Maria Garcia in 1983. Ask Greg reply
November 16, 2021: Dick Grayson and Wally West met shortly after Wally became Kid Flash around 14 years old. Grayson was 10 and Barbara Gordon was 9 when they first met. Ask Greg reply
November 17, 2021: Hardware has been helping with the fitting on Arsenal's cybernetic arm. Ask Greg reply
November 18, 2021: Monsieur Mallah was tried as "sentient" and he was incarcerated at Belle Reve along with the Brain. Ask Greg reply
November 18, 2021: According to Parrot Analytics, Young Justice was the tenth most in-demand digital original from November 6 to 12 and second most in-demand original on HBO Max. YJ Wiki Tweet
November 18, 2021: Matthew Bordenave posts storyboards from "The Lady, or The Tigress?". Matthew Bordenave Tweet
November 18, 2021: Matthew Bordenave posts storyboards from "The Lady, or The Tigress?". Matthew Bordenave Tweet
November 25, 2021: Greg Weisman credits his daughter Erin Weisman with Clark and Lois's talk with Jonny in "I Know Why The Caged Cat Sings". Greg Weisman Tweet
November 27, 2021: Brandon Vietti story boarded the fight scenes in "I Know Why The Caged Cat Sings". Vinton Heuck Tweet
November 28, 2021: Greg Weisman reveals COVID happens on Earth-16 in 2021 instead of 2020. Greg Weisman Tweet
November 28, 2021: 24 episodes of Phantoms are complete. The only work left for episode 25 and 26 is finishing closed captioning. Greg Weisman Tweet
November 29, 2021: HBO Max posts Arc 3 poster art. Young Justice Wiki Tweet
December 2, 2021: For "Odnu!". Emily Hu boarded the opening training sequence and the carousel sequence, Kelly Kao boarded the Vandal flashbacks and elevator sequences, and Rozlynn Waltz boarded the Jewelry Store sequences. Yujin Lee stepped in to help with the convenience store sequence. Chris Jones helped with the end credit sequence. Christina Sotta Tweet
BizarroTV News
October 3, 2019: James Tucker is working on a noir serial for the BizarroTV anthology series by DC Universe, Blue Ribbon Content and Warner Bros. Television. BizarroTV will be a mix of live action and animation and feature lesser known characters like Space Cabbie, Ambush Bug, Slam Bradley, and The Creeper. Newsarama Article
October 3, 2019: Heath Corson alludes to being involved. Heath Corson Tweet
March 17, 2021: BizarroTV eventually being released isn't completely off the table yet. TV Line Article
October 21, 2021: James Tucker confirms it is in development. James Tucker Tweet
Aquaman: King of Atlantis
January 15, 2020: Warner Brothers is developing a 3 part animated Aquaman miniseries based on the live action movie titled "Aquaman: King of Atlantis." It will stream on HBOMax. James Wan, Michael Clear of Atomic Monster, Rob Hackett, and Sam Register are executive producers. Victor Courtright and Marly Halpern-Graser will be the showrunners and co-executive producers. The story revolves around Arthur Curry's first day as king of Atlantis. Vulko and Mera will also appear. The threats he deals with are hinted as a half-brother trying to take Atlantis for himself, surface dwellers causing problems under the sea, and ancient evils threatening danger perpetually. THR Article
July 23, 2020: Matthew Janszen will score the miniseries. Indiewire Article
August 5, 2020: Roxann Cole reveals Thursday is her last pitch for Aquaman. Roxanne Cole Tweet
August 17, 2020: Roxann Cole reveals September 11 is her last day of work on Aquaman. Roxanne Cole Tweet
December 22, 2020: Marie Lum was a storyboard artist. First look at logo. Marie Lum Tweet
February 17, 2021: Rose Feduk was a storyboard artist. Rose Feduk Tweet
February 17, 2021: First look at Aquaman and Mera in brief footage seen in Cartoon Network sizzle reel. Comic Book Article
February 18, 2021: 2 more stills of Aquaman and Mera posted. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
July 2, 2021: Dubbing has started in Latin America. El Universo DC Comics Blog
August 31, 2021: At DC FanDome, there will be a look at the miniseries. DC Blog
September 1, 2021: There will be a new programming block for Cartoon Network named ACME Night that features several HBO Max titles, including Aquaman. Comic Book Article
September 1, 2021: Official logline released. Comic Book Article
September 10, 2021: 0:41 trailer released. HBO Max YouTube
September 10, 2021: Releases weekly on HBO Max starting October 14. Voice cast includes Cooper Andrews as Aquaman, Gillian Jacobs as Mera, Thomas Lennon as Vulko, and Dana Snyder as Ocean Master. Animation Magazine Article
September 10, 2021: Each chapter is 44 minutes long. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
September 13, 2021: Marly Halpern-Graser clarifies each chapter is 45 minutes long. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
September 15, 2021: Laura Sreebny wrote one of the chapters. Laura Sreebny Tweet
September 23, 2021: Chapter 1 is titled "Dead Sea" and chapter 2 is "Primordius". Futon Critic Article
September 23, 2021: Chapter 3 is "Tidal Shift". Decider Article
September 24, 2021: Poster released. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
September 24, 2021: Kaitlyn Robrock reveals she has a role in the series. Kaitlyn Robrock Tweet
October 3, 2021: Erica Wester did retake animating. Erica Wester Tweet
October 7, 2021: Poster for Chapter One: Dead Sea released. Wes Gleason Tweet
October 11, 2021: First 4 minutes of Chapter One posted. HBO Max YouTube
October 12, 2021: Interview with Victor Courtright and Marly Halpern-Graser. It naturally fits into a three-part arc but each episode can be viewed as a standalone. The live action movie was used as a spring board for the story but is it's own continuity. Aquaman was living a pretty normal life then became king of Atlantis for the good of the people. Story board artists had fun with the townspeople. They made original characters like the bandits in the first chapter but also brought in classic villains. They didn't go in animating everyone being underwater like in the live action movie and 80 percent of the time boarded it like they were on land. They pitched a few things that didn't get used because something similar was being done in the live action movie's sequel. There's a lot of elements blended together in the architecture like classic Greek and Akira to get a sense of lived-in history. Animation Scoop Article
October 13, 2021: Interview with Victor Courtright and Marly Halpern-Graser. During work on Thundercats Roar, Courtright heard there was a potential Aquaman project being floated so he did some drawings of Aquaman and was asked to write up some concepts. He sat down with Halpern-Graser and wrote out some ideas in 2019. Two weeks into production, they had to shift to work-at-home because of the pandemic. James Wan and Atomic Monster saw, approved, and gave feedback on everything. It was important to make Aquaman the point-of-view relateable character to the audience. They pulled inspiration from old monster movies, old animation, and their experience on ThunderCats. Atlantis has both super science and magic, like with Mera. Comic Book Article
October 13, 2021: Interview with Victor Courtright and Marly Halpern-Graser. They liken the show to the modern age serious Aquaman being dumped into the whimsical Silver Age Atlantis. Still of Aquaman riding a seahorse included. io9 Article
October 15, 2021: The fourth bandit in Chapter One is named Techno. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
October 16, 2021: 2:48 sneak peek at Chapter Two posted. WF YouTube
October 16, 2021: "Talking to the Fish" song now streaming. Linktree
October 18, 2021: Poster for Chapter Two released. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
October 20, 2021: 1:30 clip for Chapter Two posted. HBO Max YouTube
October 20, 2021: Marly Halpern-Graser and Victor Courtright recall there was no push back on similar ideas to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. THR Article
October 23, 2021: Rose Feduk posts storyboard comparisons for Chapter Two. Rose Feduk Tweet
October 24, 2021: Brad Gake posts preliminary drawings of the island and Fisherman's house in Chapter Two. Brad Gake Tweet
October 25, 2021: Poster for Chapter Three released. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
October 27, 2021: 1:20 clip for Chapter Three released. HBO Max YouTube
October 28, 2021: Murk was Laura Sreebny's idea because she was knew he was the kind of guy who constantly referenced the one time he took a trip to Europe. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
October 31, 2021: Comments from Courtright and Halpern-Graser. Courtright took an immediate interest to Scavenger and already did a sketch by the time he first met with Halpern-Graser. They left Black Manta out because the live action movie used him so well. They were hoping to use the Brine King but they couldn't find a good place for him. Comic Book Article
November 1, 2021: Crustoloids and Mirror Men were inspired by characters from the Filmation Aquaman animated series. Marly Halpern-Graser Tweet
Amazons
July 7, 2020: Patty Jenkins revealed an animated series focused on the Amazons is being considered. EMPIRE Article
November 25, 2020: Patty Jenkins teases the story takes place after Diana leaves Themyscira in the the first Wonder Woman movie but there are some twists and turns that link to what happens between Wonder Woman '84 and the third Wonder Woman movie. Production has not officially started yet. Geek Magazine Article via Reddit
Cover
February 10, 2021: Brian Michael Bendis and David Mack's DC/Jinxworld series "Cover" is being adapted into an animated series to stream on HBO Max. Bendis will write, Mack will direct, and Rooster Teeth Studios will produce. CBR Article
Batwheels Series News
October 6, 2020: There will be a preschool animated action-adventure comedy titled "Batwheels" that will aire on Cartoon Network and stream on HBO Max. It will star the Batmobile, named Bam. Cast includes Bibi (The Batgirl Cycle), Red (The Redbird), Jett (The Batwing) and Buff (The Bat Truck), sentient super-powered crime-fighting vehicles who defend Gotham City alongside Batman, Robin, Batgirl and a host of DC Super Heroes. Michael G. Stern serves as co-executive producer, Simon J. Smith is supervising producer and Steven Fink of Bang Zoom Ltd. is producer. Production has begun. CBR Article
February 17, 2021: First look footage of Batmobile chasing Joker van in Cartoonito sizzle reel at 0:07, 0:13, 0:43, 4:08 marks. User CNC YT
June 17, 2021: Millie McElvain started doing storyboard revisions this week. Mollie McElvain instagram
September 3, 2021: The cast will be announced on September 13 during a virtual one-hour interactive event celebrating the Cartoonito launch, "Nito's Birthday Party," at CartoonitoParty.com on Monday, September 13 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. Animation Magazine Article
September 13, 2021: Ethan Hawke voices Batman, Jacob Bertrand as Bam, Jordan Reed as Redbird, Madigan Kacmar as Bibi, Noah Bentley as Buff, Lilimar as Batwing, Kimberly D. Brooks as the Batcomputer, Mick Wingert as Moe, AJ Hudson as Duke Thomas/Robin and Leah Lewis as Cassandra Cain/Batgirl. Bam is the Batmobile and leader of the Batwheels team, like his hero Batman, has a strong sense of justice and tries his best to lead the team, even though he's not always sure he's up for the task. Ultimately, the other Batwheels know they can count on him, both as a super teammate, and as a friend. Redbird is Robin's zippy sports car. "Red" is the kid brother of the team, always eager to prove himself a worthy sidekick to Bam but he can hold his own on a mission. He's enthusiastic and extremely inquisitive, asking tons of questions, like a kid detective. Bibi is Batgirl's brave and bold motorcycle is the fastest of the Batwheels, but also the smallest, so she sometimes has a habit of being impulsive and jumping right into the action without a plan. Buff the Bat-styled monster truck is the team's muscle and can ram through or run over any obstacle in his path, but he's also the heart of the team - a gentle giant who doesn't really know his own strength. Batwing is Batman's supersonic jet plane, "Wing" is easily the most sophisticated, and confident member of the team. The Batcomputer is the supervisor, dispatcher, and trainer of the team is also their mother figure. In addition to training and advising them, she must be there to comfort them and even hold their mechanical hands when needed. Moe is Batman's robot repairman who facilitates repairs and upkeep on his fleet of vehicles. He is well-equipped, highly efficient mechanic who can fix almost any vehicular glitch, but not without a healthy dose of sarcasm. Batman is Gotham City's greatest protector who keeps the streets safe from any and all threats. Even though Batman doesn't communicate directly with the Batwheels, he acts as a father figure. They absolutely seek his approval and trust while they fight alongside him. Duke Thomas/Robin is the Boy Wonder who loves sinking his teeth into a great detective mystery while he strives to prove himself alongside Batman. Cassandra Cain/Batgirl is the first Asian-American Batgirl as first introduced in the comics. Cassandra is the "big sister," tech-savvy daredevil of the Bat-Family. She loves ripping around the streets of Gotham City on her motorcycle and always wants to be in the center of the action. Group stills of the cast included.. Animation Magazine Article
September 13, 2021: 29 second animation test from Cartoonito live stream previews Bam chasing the Joker van. user CNC YouTube
October 16, 2021: 1:36 sneak peek released containing previously released animation test and new concept art of the Batcave and various locales in Gotham City. Premieres in 2022. WF YouTube
Batman: Caped Crusader Series News
December 24, 2020: Insider Daniel Richtman claims HBO Max is in talks about making a Batman: The Animated Series sequel series of some sort. WGTC Article
January 16, 2021: Kevin Smith claims he heard from "very reliable people" that HBO Max is looking at making a Batman: The Animated Series sequel series. Kevin Smith YouTube
February 10, 2021: Allegedly, Bruce Timm and Kevin Conroy are attached to the rumored sequel series to Batman: The Animated Series but Mark Hamill and Joker may not be involved. Small Screen Article
May 19, 2021: Batman: Caped Crusader is a new animated series coming to HBO Max and Cartoon Network. It utilizes "state-of-the-art" animation, is not a sequel to Batman: The Animated Series, and will "reinvent" Batman and his rogue's gallery with sophisticated storytelling, nuanced characters, and intense action sequences. It will dig deep into Batman's film noir roots and dive deep into the psychology of the characters. Bruce Timm will co-executive produce alongside Matt Reeves and J.J. Abrams. First look at Batman and logo. WF Article
August 31, 2021: At DC FanDome, there will a very early look at the series. DC Blog
September 1, 2021: There will be a new programming block for Cartoon Network named ACME Night that features several HBO Max titles, including Caped Crusader. Comic Book Article
October 16, 2021: Video of J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, Bruce Timm, and James Tucker from Fandome. Tucker is a Co-Executive Producer. Will be like the original premise of Batman: The Animated Series but with less restrictions on adult content, adult themes, and violence. It's just Batman, there's no other heroes around, and he's alone. Will also use the notion of Bruce Wayne being the mask and Batman being Batman. Batman starts out low-tech but adds more gadgets and refines the Batmobile with prototypes. Will be about discovery. Season one is a psychological story about a man that needs to be redeemed. Before Batman and the police earn each other's trust. Don't know if Commissioner Gordon will or won't be Batman's ally. Nothing is assumed from what we expect as standard on a Batman series. Will take some villains and reconfigure yet keep them iconic. Timm used Strange Days short to pitch series. Show won't be in black and white but Tucker is keen on doing an episode in it. German expressionism and film noir will be leaned on more. Will be a 1940s timeless Gotham City and character designs but more modern with inclusivity and representation. WF YouTube
October 16, 2021: Will premiere in 2023. AnimeSuperHero Post
My Adventures with Superman Series News
May 19, 2021: A new Superman animated series titled "My Adventures with Superman" is coming to HBO Max and Cartoon Network. It is an all-new kids and family animated series with action, comedy, and romance starring Superman and Lois Lane. It has a two season order. Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and their best friend Jimmy Olsen are 20-somethings who are bright and driven and discover who they are and what they accomplish as an investigative reporting team at the Daily Planet. It is a serialized coming-of-age story as well as Clark builds his secret Superman identity and embraces his role as hero of Metropolis and perhaps the world. Lane takes the aspiring photographer Jimmy under her wing. Clark and Lois are falling in love all the while. Jack Quaid voices Clark/Superman and Alice Lee voices Lois. Jake Wyatt and Brendan Clogher will co-executive produce and Josie Campbell will co-produce. First look at Clark, Lois, and Jimmy and logo. WF Article
May 19, 2021: Jack Quaid comments on casting. ComicBook Article
June 8, 2021: Both an action and and a romantic comedy. Clark, Lois, and Jimmy are all college graduates in their early 20s. Clark is still new to his powers. Animation tested better with girls. World Screen Article
July 26, 2021: Sari Cooper started her first day as writer's assistant. Sari Cooper Tweet
October 16, 2021: New concept art posted. Comic Book Article
October 16, 2021: Will premiere in 2023. AnimeSuperHero Post
October 21, 2021: Dou Hong credits Carli Milan Squitieri for the black and white designs, Jane Bak for the bg promo, and Jake Wyatt for characters colored in the concepts shown at FanDome. Dou Hong Tweet
November 8, 2021: Emily Hu is a storyboard artist on the series. Emily Hu Tweet
November 8, 2021: Kiki Manrique is working on the series. Kiki Manrique Tweet
Smallville
June 24, 2021: Tom Welling reveals on a Cameo video that he and Michael Rosenbaum are working on an animated series to bring back Smallville and will use as many of the original cast members as possible. CBM Article
October 17, 2021: Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum are in the early stages of preparing their pitch. CBR Article
DC Super Hero Girls TV Series News
July 16, 2021: Teen Titans Go!/DC Super Hero Girls: Exchange Students is a crossover graphic novel written Amy Wolfram and art by Agnes Garbowska. It releases on December 14, 2021 for $9.99. The story centers around the Teen Titans end up in the DC Super Hero Girls' universe and go undercover while Starfire grapples with a desire to be better friends with her sister Blackfire. CBR Article
October 2, 2021: 3:03 clip from "#DetentionClub" released. Cartoon Network YouTube
October 4, 2021: Cristina Milizia reveals when she auditioned for Poison Ivy, she was described as Ally Sheedy's character from "The Breakfast Club". Cristina Milizia Tweet
October 4, 2021: Brianne Drouhard confirms Amethyst, Harpy, and Kilowog easter eggs in "#DetentionClub". Brianne Drouhard Tweet
October 11, 2021: Brianne Drouhard posts board and clean ups from "#DetentionClub". Brianne Drouhard instagram
October 11, 2021: Brianne Drouhard posts board of Chapin naming everyone in "#DetentionClub". Brianne Drouhard Tweet
October 11, 2021: Caroline Director posts board of Jessica Cruz's weird face in "#CruzControl". Caroline Director Tweet
October 11, 2021: Caroline Director posts 8 boards from "#CruzControl". Caroline Director Tweet
October 16, 2021: 1:13 clip for the two part "#NightmareInGotham" released. WF Tweet
October 16, 2021: Season 2 soundtrack now streaming. Linktree
October 16, 2021: Scene from "#NightmareInGotham" released. DCSHG Tweet
October 19, 2021: Jenny Calabro posts character designs of Blue Beetle being controlled by Livewire in "#WhySoBlue". Jenny Calabro Tweet
October 19, 2021: Jeremiah Watkins confirms he debuts as Joker in "#NightmareInGotham". Jeremiah Watkins instagram
October 21, 2021: Lake Fama posts storyboards from "#WhySoBlue" and they added in the gag of heroes smashing into windows like bugs. Lake Fama Tweet
October 22, 2021: Drew Green boarded Batgirl and Wonder Woman meeting Joker in "#NightmareInGotham". Drew Green Tweet
October 26, 2021: Jenny Calabro posts character designs of June Moone and Enchantress. Jenny Calabro Tweet
October 28, 2021: Jenny Calabro posts Joker poses. Jenny Calabro Tweet
October 29, 2021: April Cunanan posts backgrounds from "#NightmareInGotham". April Cunanan Tweet
November 1, 2021: Nicole Sullivan completed her last recording of Supergirl. Nicole Sullivan instagram
November 3, 2021: Jenny Calabro posts poses for She-Bat. Brianne Drouhard had to redo a board for "#NightmareInGotham" after a file was lost in Storyboard Pro. Jenny Calabro Tweet
December 1, 2021: Jenny Calabro posts poses for She-Bat. Jenny Calabro Tweet
Teen Titans Go!
March 2, 2021: No current work being done on a season 6 DVD. TTGCrew reply
March 2, 2021: There will be a Christmas episode in season 7. TTGCrew reply
July 16, 2021: Teen Titans Go!/DC Super Hero Girls: Exchange Students is a crossover graphic novel written Amy Wolfram and art by Agnes Garbowska. It releases on December 14, 2021 for $9.99. The story centers around the Teen Titans end up in the DC Super Hero Girls' universe and go undercover while Starfire grapples with a desire to be better friends with her sister Blackfire. CBR Article
October 4, 2021: 3:26 clip from "Doomsday Preppers" released. Cartoon Network YouTube
October 16, 2021: 1:56 first look at an upcoming Teen Titans Go! / Doom Patrol half-hour special featuring the Doom Patrol coming later this year on Cartoon Network. It will air over five days. WF YouTube
October 16, 2021: 0:37 clip for "DC" released. WF YouTube
October 19, 2021: The upcoming Doom Patrol crossover is two parts is is titled "A Doom Patrol Thanksgiving Part 1" and "A Doom Patrol Thanksgiving Part 2". Loglines provided. TTGCrew reply
October 21, 2021: Logline for "Breakfast" posted. TTGCrew reply
October 22, 2021: Logline for "Captain Cool" released. "The Assignment" was the original title for the "Marv Wolfman and George Perez" episode. TTGCrew reply
October 23, 2021: 2:59 clip for "DC" released. CN YouTube
October 27, 2021: Logline for "Glunkakakakah" and "Control Freak" released. TTGCrew reply
October 31, 2021: 30 second promo for Thanksgiving event with marathon of episodes from November 15 to November 21 and footage from the "A Doom Patrol Thanksgiving" 2 parter. YouTube user CNFan1995
November 11, 2021: 1:43 clip for "A Doom Patrol Thanksgiving" released. CN YouTube
November 17, 2021: A 30 second promo for "A Doom Patrol Thanksgiving" released. CN YouTube
November 29, 2021: Logline for "A Holiday Story" released. TTGCrew reply
Teen Titans Go! The Night Begins to Shine
February 17, 2021: There will be a spin off titled "Teen Titans Go! The Night Begins to Shine" and logline reads, "In this spinoff series of the Cartoon Network smash hit Teen Titans Go!, Robin, Raven, Cyborg, Beast Boy and Starfire journey back to the world of Night Begins to Shine when the musical land falls victim to a sinister new threat. Together the Titans must protect the only key to the world's salvation, a magical mixtape. Teen Titans Go! Night Begins to Shine is produced by Warner Bros. Animation." ComicBook Article
Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse
October 16, 2021: 1:26 trailer for Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse movie. WF YouTube
October 16, 2021: Releases in Spring 2022 under the DC Animated Movies line. IGN Article
October 19, 2021: The movie is solely a production of the DC Super Hero Girls team. The Teen Titans Go! team only contributed by providing stock designs. TTGCrew reply
October 25, 2021: James Tucker worked on the movie. James Tucker Tweet
Merry Little Batman
September 1, 2021: There will be a new programming block for Cartoon Network named ACME Night that features a TV movie titled Merry Little Batman. The synopsis reads, "when a six-year-old Damian Wayne finds himself alone in Wayne Manor, he must transform into “Little Batman” in order to defend his home and Gotham City from the crooks and supervillains intent on destroying Christmas." It is executive produced and directed by Mike Roth from a screenplay by Morgan Evans. ComicBook Article
September 1, 2021: Logo released. ComicBook Article
November 11, 2021: Benjamin Tong starts character design next week. Benjamin Tong instagram
