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.
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Classic Animation News
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May 26, 2018: An Adventures of Batman & Robin soundtrack is now set to release in 2019 [TBA]. FSM 13th post, page 78
February 13, 2020: There will be a new 6 issue mini-series titled Batman: The Adventures Continue set in the continuity that started in Batman: The Animated Series. It is written by Paul Dini and Alan Burnett and illustrated by Ty Templeton. It ties into the upcoming DC Collectibles releases. Superman, Lex Luthor, Jason Todd/Red Hood, Azrael, and Deathstroke will appear. The stories do take place before the events of the flashback in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. It will be a digital first series, Issue #1 releases in April then in stores on May 6. The cover is by Dave Johnson and the variant cover is by Dan Mora. Covers and interior art is previewed. In Issue #1, there are two mysteries: a giant robot breaks into Wayne Enterprises and steals an entire laboratory and Luthor mysteriously returns to Gotham. It's a semi sequel to "World's Finest" and there is someone in the shadows observing it all, stakes out the Batman family who he knows very well, and watches them with a mixture of amusement and deep hatred. The Batman family has no idea who he is or what he wants. One of the issues will be an intense Azrael storyline where he comes to Gotham on a mission of death to recover something that's been stolen from the Order of St. Dumas and brings him into conflict with Batman, who attempts to stop him from murdering members of the Gotham underworld as they try to figure out who stole it and why. EW Article
February 13, 2020: More art from The Adventures Continue previewed. SHH Article
February 13, 2020: Page featuring Bruce and Lex from The Adventures Continue posted. Paul Dini Tweet
February 13, 2020: Ty Templeton shares an inked panel from Batman: The Adventures Continue of Batman of Gordon he had to redo because his cat "helped" him spill Koolaid on it. Ty Templeton instagram
February 14, 2020: Solicit info for Batman: The Adventures Continue #1 released including logline and there is a third variant blank cover. CBR Article
February 14, 2020: The Batman Adventures will be reprinted monthly under a DC Classics banner for $1.99 starting May 6. CBR Article
February 14, 2020: Batman Adventures: Batgirl A League of Her Own releases on June 10 for $9.99. It collects Batgirl Adventures #1, Batman Gotham Adventures #8-9, 22, and 38. CBR Article
February 18, 2020: IDW Games has launched Kickstarter campaigns and stretch goals for their Batman: The Animated Series Adventures board game and Arkham Asylum expansion. Players can use Batman, Batgirl, Catwoman, Robin, and Commissioner Gordon and get help from others like Renee Montoya, Catwoman's cat Isis, and Harvey Bullock. The villains include The Joker, Mr. Freeze, The Riddler, The Penguin, and Man-Bat. There is an Alfred Pennyworth exclusive figure as part of the Kickstarter. 1 to 4 players can either play competitively or cooperatively. In cooperative mode, the enemies are controlled by a deck of cards and simple A.I. rules, or have a fifth player can take control of the villain character in 4 vs. 1 competitive mode. There are 24 scenarios based on fan favorite episodes of the animated series. The Arkham expansion pack has Poison Ivy, The Ventriloquist, Clock King, Maxie Zeus, Clayface, and Bud and Lou. There is also Mask of the Phantasm story pack, the Mystery of the Batwoman story pack, and a The New Batman Adventures pack with Nightwing and Firefly. ComicBook Article
February 18, 2020: Sean Murphy posts rough art of a Deathstroke cover. Sean Murphy Tweet
February 18, 2020: Sean Murphy hints the girl with Robin on the Deathstroke cover is a "friend" fans know of. Sean Murphy instagram
February 20, 2020: Sean Murphy goes through the process of drawing Batman for his Deathstroke cover. Sean Murphy instagram
February 20, 2020: Ty Templeton shares a wip before and after inks from Batman: The Adventures Continue of Batman meeting with Gordon in his office. Ty Templeton instagram
February 25, 2020: Ty Templeton shares a wip before and after inks from Batman: The Adventures Continue of someone going roof to roof. Ty Templeton instagram
March 1, 2020: Paul Dini posts a colored panel of Batman and Bane. Paul Dini Tweet
March 11, 2020: Interview with Paul Dini and Jim Fletcher. Dini talks about how he got the call but wasn't sure because of his schedule then Alan Burnett called him up asked if he wanted to team up on the comic. Issue #1 starts with Batman dealing with Bane then a giant robot with a mysterious power source raiding WayneTech, Dini teases Luthor's suit might be a prototype of the one seen on Justice League. Ty Templeton's designs for Batman Who Laughs, Red Hood, and Deathstroke/Slade shown. More panels previewed like Alfred and Bruce looking at the Super Armor Batsuit in the Batcave. DC Daily Episode 270
March 13, 2020: Batman: The Adventures Continue #2 is set to release on June 3. Sean Murphy's cover is previewed. Dustin Nguyen drew the variant cover. Logline included, Robin thinks Deathstroke came to help whereas Batman is suspicious about his motives. CBR Article
March 13, 2020: The DC Classics Batman Adventures #2 reprint releases on June 3. CBR Article
March 13, 2020: Dustin Nguyen reveals his variant cover for Batman: The Adventures Continue #2. Dustin Nguyen instagram
March 13, 2020: Ty Templeton shares a thumbnail from Batman: The Adventures Continue that he considers the most iconic Wayne Manor sequence he has drawn. Ty Templeton instagram
March 16, 2020: Paul Dini posts panels of Batman and the robot in traffic. Paul Dini Tweet
March 23, 2020: Paul Dini confirms Batman: The Adventures Continue #1 is Batman-centric but Tim Drake/Robin will have a big part in the series. Paul Dini Tweet
March 23, 2020: The digital release of Batman: The Adventures Continue #1 is April 1. WF Tweet
March 24, 2020: Paul Dini reveals two panels from Batman: The Adventures Continue #2 of Deathstroke and Robin and Batman fighting Mad Hatter and the Wonderland Gang. Paul Dini Tweet
March 30, 2020: Paul Dini reveals digital designer Randy Mayor is creating title cards for Batman: The Adventures Continue. Paul Dini Tweet
March 31, 2020: Preview pages for Batman: The Adventures Continue #1. The series is essentially a continuation of The New Batman/Superman Adventures if it never ended. Deathstroke will have a female protege named Sunny. Sunny is sort of a "Batgirl gone wrong." Past episodes like "Growing Pains" will be alluded to and Annie will appear in a page or two. Clayface, Mad Hatter, and Roxy Rocket appear in Issue #2. There is a 'young man' whose story threads through most of the issues. He's a smart, super-elusive loner who knows way too much about Batman and how he fits into the world of Batman Adventures and what he means to accomplish should will be a "real jolt" for old fans. WF Article
March 31, 2020: More preview pages for Batman: The Adventures Continue #1 released. Catwoman and Clayface will appear, there are some new villains created just for the comic, the through line is about the number of good and bad choices Batman made over the years and how a tragedy in his past affects his crime-fighting family today, addresses certain gaps from the animated series, and reveal secret histories. SyFy Wire Article
April 1, 2020: Interview with Dini, Burnett, and Templeton about Batman: The Adventures Continue. Court of Owls and Vampire Batman will appear. The "secret history of Batman" is part of the season arc in the series. THR Article
April 1, 2020: The digital first releases of Batman: The Adventures Continue will be on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Andrew Marino Tweet
April 2, 2020: Interview with Paul Dini about Batman: The Adventures Continue. DC Universe Article
April 3, 2020: Logline for Batman: The Adventures Continue #1 Chapter 2 released. Animesuperhero Post
April 3, 2020: David Nakayama did a Batman: The Adventures Continue #1 retailer exclusive variant featuring Catwoman for Sanctum Sanctorum Comics. David Nakayama Tweet
April 5, 2020: Chrissie Zullo did a Batman: The Adventures Continue #1 retailer exclusive variant for Comic Mint along with a second special "phone filter" variant, both featuring Catwoman, Harley, and Poison Ivy. Chrissie Zullo Tweet
April 6, 2020: Peach Momoko did a retailer exclusive variant cover for Batman: The Adventures Continue #1 featuring Harley Quinn. Peach Momoko Tweet
April 6, 2020: The Peach Momoko variant cover is for Forbidden Planet. Forbidden Planet Tweet
April 8, 2020: Kevin Conroy will do a live reading of the first chapter of Batman: The Adventures Continue. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 9 at 7 a.m ET/10 a.m. PT on DC's Instagram page. DC Blog Post
April 9, 2020: Warren Louw did two Batman: The Adventures Continue #1 retailer exclusive variant covers based on Batman Adventures #12. One will be in a 3,000 print run and the other in a 1,500 print. On sale April 10 2pm est. Black Flag instagram
April 9, 2020: Recording of Kevin Conroy's live reading of the first chapter of Batman: The Adventures Continue posted. WF YouTube
April 14, 2020: Paul Dini posts a panel from Batman: The Adventures Continue Issue #1 chapter 2. Paul Dini Tweet
April 15, 2020: Ty Templeton posts a panel from Batman: The Adventures Continue Issue #1 chapter 2. Ty Templeton Tweet
April 16, 2020: Firefly, Scarecrow, Joker, and Harley Quinn will appear in Batman: The Adventures Continue. Deadman might. Newsarama Article
April 27, 2020: Paul Dini posts a panel from Batman: The Adventures Continue Issue #2 featuring Batgirl and Deathstroke. Paul Dini Tweet
May 6, 2020: The print versions of Batman: The Adventures Continue Issue #1 will now release on June 10 and Issue #2 on July 1. ComicBook Article
May 15, 2020: The print version of Batman: The Adventures Continue Issue #3 releases on August 12. Logline teases Deathstroke turning the Bat-Family against Batman. The covers are by Joe Quinones and Dan Hipp. The mini-series is now seven issues instead of six. CBR Article
May 15, 2020: The DC Classics Batman Adventures Issue #3 reprint releases on August 4. A Justice League Unlimited trade paperback "Galactic Justice" releases on August 25 and includes #4, 6, 18, 24, 36, and 46. CBR Article
May 19, 2020: The digital version of Batman: The Adventures Continue will now release on Thursdays starting with Issue #2 Chapter 2. Andrew Marino Tweet
May 22, 2020: Peach Momoko posts retailer exclusive variant cover for Batman: The Adventures Continue Issue #2 that will be sold by Frankie Comics on June 30. Peach Momoko instagram
DC Collectibles News
February 17, 2019: Preview of figures for Red Hood, Deathstroke, and Azrael based on Bruce Timm's design style. DC Collectibles instagram
February 17, 2019: Preview of figure armored Batman in The Dark Knight Returns based on Bruce Timm's design style. DC Collectibles instagram
August 16, 2019: Red Hood and Azrael 6" figures are designed by Ty Templeton in the style of Batman: The Animated Series and come with unique character bios by Paul Dini. They release in April 2020 for $30 each. CBR Article
September 13, 2019: Red Hood and Azrael 6" figures release in May 2020 for $30 each with re-releases of Batman and Harley Quinn. CBR Article
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
November 15, 2019: Armored Batman and Deathstroke release in July 2020 along with B:TAS Robin and Joker figures. CBR Article
December 13, 2019: The Justice League set previously exclusive to DC Universe will now have a general release. CBR Article
December 13, 2019: The Justice League set general release will be in August 2020. WF Tweet
January 2, 2020: McFarlane Toys will release a DC Multiverse line starting this month. First look at figures for Batman, Superman, and Green Lantern John Stewart. WF Tweet
February 14, 2020: Batman Who Laughs and Vampire Batman release in October 2020 along with TNBA Batman and BTAS Catwoman figures. CBR Article
February 14, 2020: A new Harley Quinn Designer Series Mini Statue designed by Bruce Timm and sculpted by Jonathan Matthews releases in October for $95. Limited to 5000 and stands 7.57" tall. CBR Article
February 14, 2020: There will also be a Catwoman statue based on Stanley "Artgerm" Lau's variant cover in the style of Batman: The Animated Series and sculpted by Irene Matar. It is limited to 5000 pieces and stands at 7.56" tall. Releases in October for $155. 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
April 2, 2020: Paul Harding posts early color shots of Red Hood and Azrael prior to full articulation. Paul Harding Tweet
April 15, 2020: Mondo will start selling some 18x24 posters based on episodes "Dreams in Darkness" and "Harley's Holiday" ranging from $45 and 65 delays, expected to ship in May and a Catwoman figure tomorrow. ComicBook Article
The Unidentified Projects News
January 24, 2019: Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti each have a project in the works. Reddit Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti AMA
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
DC Universe News
June 11, 2015: James Tucker confirms he will be directing a DTV movie. ToonZone post
October 9, 2015: James Tucker confirms Tim Drake and Jason Todd exist in the New 52 animated canon but just have never been Robin yet. CBR Article
October 15, 2015: NYCC Q&A with James Tucker, Jay Oliva, and Phil Bourassa. 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. Muses maybe one day the New 52 canon will have enough for a 'Crisis' but they always try to layer things so there can be a big crossover movie down the line. CBR Article
February 11, 2016: James Tucker admits they definitely want Batwoman coming back but they haven't decided how or when or what the story is going to be, the Arkham side of Batman's Rogues Gallery is something he wants to get to, they thought about using Hush on haven't decided on the best way to approach it because doesn't want to do an exact copy from comics and he could even be Jason Todd, on Tim Drake and Batgirl they want to make it more interesting on have them show up in different points in Batman's life than fans are used to, "Death in the Family" almost happened and it still may, and the storyline about Batwoman's twin sister is definitely something they thought about adapting. Phil Bourassa notes they talked about bringing Killer Croc back. Jay Oliva hints we will see Damian change a little character wise and design wise as he gets older in the next couple of movies. Toon Zone Article
March 2, 2016: James Tucker reaffirms three movies a year and reveals they are booked through 2020. James Tucker Tweet
March 26, 2016: The crew has thought about how Starfire came to be the leader of the Titans. CBR Article
May 22, 2016: Phil Bourassa confirms more Teen Titans movies. Phil Bourassa instagram comment section reply
July 7, 2016: Jay Oliva tweets the last few weeks were tough but today was an awesome day. He notes great things on the horizen for DC live action and animation. Jay Oliva Tweet
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
October 14, 2016: Gaby Falcone posts a photo she took with James Tucker and Sam Liu at her workplace Salami Studios, known for post production. Gaby Falcone Tweet
October 17, 2016: Transcription of round tables at New York Comic Con. Jay Oliva has an idea for a sequel to Assault on Arkham. James Tucker would still like to do an anthology movie. Toon Zone Article
November 20, 2016: Jay Oliva reveals there was talk of a Swamp Thing movie years ago. EMPIRE Article
February 7, 2017: James Tucker teases Swamp Thing is in development in other projects he can't talk about yet. Teleaire Youtube, 1:30-1:35
March 31, 2017: Summary of Wonder Con panel. Tucker teases about Static and "We may see various iterations of him in the future." CBR Article
April 8, 2017: James Tucker reveals Warner Home Entertainment is more open to R rated movies. ComicBook Article
April 13, 2017: A Warner Bros. survey notes there is an upcoming R-rated Watchmen animated DTV adaptation. CBR Article
April 14, 2017: James Tucker expressed interest in moving the setting to Starfire's homeworld and exploring her backstory. There are other plans to spin out other characters and hopefully do solo movies in conjunction with what the live-action movies are doing. Home Media Magazine Article
June 10, 2017: There are still some DC Universe Original Movies that Alan Burnett worked on that are yet to be announced. Gary Miereanu Tweet
June 16, 2017: Frederick Wiedmann worked on one of Sam Liu's upcoming projects. On an email chain with editors and Bruce Timm, Timm said the music was "badass". Sam Liu Tweet
October 18, 2017: Michael Jelenic once pitched an animated take on Tim Burton's defunct Superman Lives script. CBR Article
January 14, 2018: James Tucker reveals there was almost a Batman Beyond revival twice. James Tucker Tweet
January 20, 2018: Interview with Bruce Timm. He admits he doesn't have a burning desire to do more stories in the style of Batman: The Animated Series and hints the crew would love to do several more Elseworld stories. Washington Post Article
January 26, 2018: Sam Liu reveals he and Bruce Timm are just finishing pre-production on a movie. Sam Liu Tweet
February 8, 2018: Sam Liu reveals there was talk of extra content through the DC Digital Service when it starts up. Rama's Screen YouTube, 9:29
March 14, 2018: Shemar Moore recorded lines for Cyborg one year ago today. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 25, 2018: James Tucker declares he is determined to use Vixen and voice actress Megalyn Echikunwoke whether it is in CW Seed or other projects. James Tucker Tweet
May 11, 2018: J.M. DeMatteis had a story meeting for an upcoming animation project. J.M. DeMatteis Tweet
July 21, 2018: James Tucker is interested in adapting Super Sons. Sam Liu Tweet
July 28, 2018: Christopher Gorham recorded for a movie. Christopher Gorham instagram
July 29, 2018: James Tucker reveals recording started this past week for the 21st movie he's produced on this movie line. James Tucker Tweet
August 1, 2018: Sam Liu reveals there won't be another Teen Titans movie in the near future. Sam Liu Tweet
August 6, 2018: Sam Liu confirms Bruce Timm produced a 2019 movie. Sam Liu Tweet
September 20, 2018: Sam Liu is finishing post production on a project. Sam Liu Tweet
December 10, 2018: Sam Liu confirms initial recording is completed on all four titles for 2019 and he is thick in post production on at least one of them and regular production. Sam Liu Tweet
December 18, 2018: Sam Liu hints members of the Teen Titans may show up in other movies. Sam Liu Tweet
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
January 31, 2019: Tony Todd hints he's already recorded for two more movies. Hall of Justice Episode 118, 36:06-36:27
March 30, 2019: Bruce Timm promised to make more Justice League continuity movies done in his style if the sales for Justice League vs. The Fatal Five does really well. Sam Liu Tweet
April 12, 2019: Sam Liu onlined an upcoming production. Sam Liu Tweet
April 26, 2019: Interview with Sam Liu about directing and producing. Starburst Magazine Article
April 30, 2019: J.M. DeMatteis saw early test animation for a movie he wrote. J.M. DeMatteis Tweet
July 19, 2019: 2020 movies will be Superman: Red Son, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, and Superman: Man of Tomorrow. DC Blog
October 14, 2019: Interview with James Tucker. Word Balloon Tweet
March 29, 2020: James Tucker reveals Justice League Dark: Apokolips War is the last title in the DCU line that he produced. James Tucker Tweet
April 8, 2020: James Tucker reveals there was a planned Batman vs Robin end credit teaser that cut to Dollmaker's abandoned factory then into a back room where there's a writhing figure strapped to a gurney, the camera pans over to see the Joker's face pinned to a wall, setting up Death of the Family. However, DC nixed it. James Tucker Tweet
April 11, 2020: James Tucker implies the third Teen Titans movie would have included the original team seen in the opening of Teen Titans: Judas Contract. James Tucker Tweet
April 11, 2020: There was end teaser storyboarded for Teen Titans: Judas Contract cut for time that showed Blackfire scheming to get Kori. James Tucker Tweet
April 11, 2020: Ernie Altbacker's first attempt at the cut Teen Titans: Judas Contract teaser was Nightwing doing a "marriage test" obstacle course on Tamaran fighting Starfire's father's guards as the Titans cheered him on. Ernie Altbacker Tweet
May 15, 2020: Chris Copeland posts a mood board from a Static Shock pitch. Chris Copeland Tweet
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
May 16, 2020: Chris Copeland's Static Shock pitch was for an animated movie and he worked on it with his brother Justin Copeland. Chris Copeland Tweet
May 18, 2020: Chris and Justice Copeland's Static Shock pitch didn't move forward due to internal legal issues between DC, Milestone, and the creator's estate. Chris Copeland Tweet
DC Showcase News
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
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
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War News
July 19, 2019: One of the 2020 movies will be Justice League Dark: Apokolips War. DC Blog
October 4, 2019: Stills of Darkseid, Batman seated on Moebius Chair, Justice League, and Teen Titans with a new Kid Flash shown during the DC Universe panel at New York Comic Con. Animesuperhero Post
October 5, 2019: Sam Liu did not direct but did so some storyboards. Sam Liu Tweet
October 5, 2019: James Tucker states the movie is not an adaptation of Darkseid War. James Tucker Tweet
February 21, 2020: Main cast revealed Matt Ryan, Jerry O'Connell, and Taissa Farmiga anchor the cast as Constantine, Superman and Raven and are "the triumvirate determined to assemble the forces necessary to lead humanity's final attack." Jason O'Mara as Batman, Rosario Dawson as Wonder Woman, Shemar Moore as Cyborg and Christopher Gorham as The Flash, Rebecca Romijn as Lois Lane, Rainn Wilson as Lex Luthor, Tony Todd as the film's the key villain, Darkseid. Camilla Luddington as Zatanna, Ray Chase as Jason Blood and Etrigan, Roger R. Cross as John Stewart and Swamp Thing, Liam McIntyre as Captain Boomerang, Hynden Walch as Harley Quinn, Stuart Allan as Robin/Damian, Sachie Alessio as Lady Shiva, and John DiMaggio as King Shark. Still features Lex Luthor, Hawkman, Cyborg, Green Lantern Hal Jordan, Flash, Constantine, Zatanna, Mera, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, and Shazam. ComicBook Article
March 1, 2020: A trailer will release tomorrow. WBHE Tweet
March 2, 2020: 1:29 trailer released and front cover revealed at the end. IGN YouTube
March 2, 2020: Still of Darkseid released. Gary Miereanu Tweet
March 4, 2020: The movie's digital release is May 5, 2020 and the physical release is May 19. Adam Strange will be the short included. New logline, Matt Peters and Christina Sotta co-direct, Ernie Altbacker wrote the script, and Mairghread Scott is credited with the story. The special features are a Darkseid featurette, audio commentary with James Tucker, Matt Peters, Christina Sotta, and Ernie Altbacker, sneak peek of Superman: Man of Tomorrow, look backs at Justice League Dark and Batman and Harley Quinn, DC Vault episodes will be Justice League Actions "Zombie King" and "Abate and Switch" and Teen Titans "Nevermore". The runtime is 90 minutes and rated R for bloody violence, language, and some sexual references. WF Article
April 24, 2020: Flash and Luthor still posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
April 24, 2020: Clip featuring Constantine and Batman released. Comic Book Article
April 24, 2020: Back cover art released. World's Finest Tweet
May 1, 2020: Raven will be the figure included in the Best Buy set. Early art revealed. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 4, 2020: 1:42 clip released. IGN YouTube
May 4, 2020: Still of Bane, King Shark, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Lois Lane, and Lady Shiva posted. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 4, 2020: In July 2018, the script was completed and recording started. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 5, 2020: 1:32 clip released. DC YouTube
May 8, 2020: There will be a watch party hosted by IGN on May 9 starting 1 pm PT/4 pm ET and a panel starting at 3 pm PT/6 pm ET with Jerry O'Connell, Matt Ryan, Jason O'Mara, Christopher Gorham, James Tucker, Christina Sotta, and Ernie Altbacker. Gary Miereanu Tweet
May 9, 2020: 1 hour, 8 minute, 49 second digital panel. IGN YouTube
May 9, 2020: A song improvised by Hynden Walch didn't clear. James Tucker Tweet
May 9, 2020: Shazam missing his right eye was a nod to Captain Thunder's scarring in Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. James Tucker Tweet
May 9, 2020: The Furies were the crew's idea to bring a horror element into a sci-fi setting. James Tucker Tweet
May 9, 2020: The Furies were also a nod to Future's End. James Tucker Tweet
May 9, 2020: Lex Luthor's proposed solution at the start was a bit of characterization from Ernie Altbacker. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: Constantine was 100 percent more an a-hole in the first draft. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: Early on, instead of Etrigan, Clark had a flower in his lapel that later turned into Swamp Thing in a key moment and was his "Break glass in case of emergency" backup plan. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: There was a draft where King Shark and Constantine were a thing because since he's magic, Constantine could understand him but he ghosted him when Shark got clingy. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: Mairghread Scott breaks down the fight on Stryker's Island. Lois probably has better form but Harley is faster and stronger and Harley was fighting for fun while Lois was fighting to win and recruit the Suicide Squad. Lois was more focused and meaner. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: Mairghread Scott's very first pitch was "Last of Us" with Clark as Joel and Raven as Ellie on a magical road trip to recruit the few remaining heroes. John Constantine was always the shady guy who you didn't know if he'd save the team or betray them for his own purposes. Eventually, he became the lead. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: King Shark's one line is a nod to Gail Simone's run with the character in the comics. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: Christina Sotta got the opening scene with Constantine and Zatanna. Christina Sotta Tweet
May 9, 2020: Early on, Mairghread Scott decided on Clark, Raven, Constantine, and Damian surviving. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: Granny Goodness and the rest are off world occupying other planets they've conquered. James Tucker Tweet
May 9, 2020: One of Mairghread Scott's earliest thoughts was to have Cyborg as the unwitting mole. Marighread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: James Tucker originally intended for Cyborg's catchphrase to be used in Justice League: War. James Tucker Tweet
May 9, 2020: James Tucker went back and forth on how much to show at the beginning in the main title but decided on "less is more" and he wanted to keep people guessing at just how badly things went. James Tucker Tweet
May 9, 2020: Matt Peters directed the pub scene. Christina Sotta Tweet
May 9, 2020: Mairghread Scott's first meeting about the movie was on February 26, 2018. Back then the movie went by Justice League Dark: Last Man Standing. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: Clark's new look was a nod to Superman X from the Legion of Superheroes animated series. James Tucker Tweet
May 9, 2020: Mairghread Scott had the idea for Clark's green symbol in high school when she wrote a short story about an Elseworld version of Supergirl for her AP Writing class. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: Initially, the Batman reveal was earlier in the movie but was moved during the edit. James Tucker Tweet
May 9, 2020: In Mairghread Scott's earliest drafts, there was an extra step in the plan to stop Batman. Constantine and Clark traveled via magic to the Flashpoint universe to recruit Thomas Wayne to help defeat and/or turn Batman back to the light. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: Mairghread Scott reveals in the first outline, Damian and Wonder Girl had retreated to Themyscira with the League of Assassins, because its magic hid their presence from the world of men and Darkseid. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: A lot of the banter between Captain Boomerang and Constantine came from Liam McIntyre improvising in the recording session. Christina Sotta Tweet
May 9, 2020: Mairghread Scott credits Ernie Altbacker for Captain Boomerang's dialog. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: Mairghread Scott took inspiration from Sarah Connor in Terminator 2 for Lois Lane. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: Christina Sotta took the emotional Raven and Superman flashback scene to board herself. Christina Sotta Tweet
May 9, 2020: Kathryn Marusik did last minute freelance help with the Harley Quinn and Captain Boomerang scenes. Christina Sotta Tweet
May 9, 2020: For the glasses needed for Constantine's spell, Christina Sotta really wanted them to look like ones worn by the Invisible Man in League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Christina Sotta Tweet
May 9, 2020: James Tucker boarded the Green Lantern scene. Christina Sotta Tweet
May 9, 2020: The rest of the fight with the Furies was boarded by Sam Liu. Christina Sotta Tweet
May 9, 2020: Mairghread Scott pitched Batman's speech to James Tucker during work on Wonder Woman: Bloodlines. James Tucker Tweet
May 9, 2020: Batman having a flashback to the death of his parents was one of the first things Mairghread Scott pitched. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: James Tucker did a lot of rough designs. Christina Sotta Tweet
May 9, 2020: Mairghread Scott reveals a key moment from the earliest drafts was Lois saving Clark. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: Christina Sotta notes James Tucker changed the order of some scenes in post production. Christina Sotta Tweet
May 9, 2020: Christina Sotta reveals she framed the ending of Constantine and Wonder Woman leaving to mirror Raven's choice in Trigon's realm in Justice League vs. Teen Titans. Christina Sotta Tweet
May 9, 2020: Mairghread Scott recalls James Tucker pitched the ending. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 9, 2020: Mairghread Scott approximates the message of the movie being love can save the day in dark times. Key turning points happened after characters expressed their love for one another. Mairghread Scott Tweet
May 10, 2020: Christina Sotta reveals she tried to get Kyle Rayner in but there was no preexisting design to use. Christina Sotta Tweet
May 12, 2020: At one point in the script, the new Furies only had little devices on the side of their heads controlling them but James Tucker wanted irreparable damage done to them. Christina Sotta suggested Future's End for new designs. Future's End happened to be the title Tucker had in mind for the movie but DC didn't want to confuse fans into thinking it was a strict adaptation. ComicBook Article
May 14, 2020: 1:32 "Constantine Locates the New Batman" clip released. CBR Article
May 14, 2020: Interview with Mairghread Scott. CBR Article
May 14, 2020: 1:28 "Harley Quinn vs. Lois Lane" clip released. SyFy Wire Article
May 14, 2020: Interview with James Tucker. Hall of Justice Episode 184
May 15, 2020: Zack Snyder's original vision of the apocalyptic future in his DC movie canon was not repurposed in Apokolips War. Jim Krieg Tweet
May 15, 2020: The kiss between Raven and Damian was scripted to take place on Stryker's Island but it was decided to move it to the end. James Tucker Tweet
May 15, 2020: Interview with Ernie Altbacker. Sci-Fi Now UK Article
May 16, 2020: Interview with James Tucker. Tucker did not personally decide to end the current continuity. He was told to end the continuity a year and a half ago because the next plan is to "change things up." The story got going once kernels of ideas like Constantine contemplating joining the Justice League or Superman having to redeem himself. CBR Article
May 18, 2020: Five stills released featuring Clark, Etrigan, Swamp Thing, Lois, and Suicide Squad. CBR Article
May 18, 2020: 1:15 clip "Etrigan vs. League of Assassins" released. WBHE YouTube
May 19, 2020: 0:33 "Proper Clearance" clip released. WBHE YouTube
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
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 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
LEGO DC
April 3, 2020: Trailer for Lego DC: Shazam! – Magic & Monsters, logline, and voice cast released. Releases on Digital, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD this Spring. Shazam joins the Justice League and has to learn to trust them while under attack by Mister Mind and Black Adam. Voice cast includes Troy Baker, Nolan North, Grey Griffin, Christina Milizia, James Arnold Taylor, Imari Williams, Fred Tatasciore, Ralph Garman, Zach Callison, Dee Bradley Baker, Jennifer Hale, Tom Kenny, Jonny Rees, Erica Lindbeck, and Josh Keaton. The script is by Jeremy Adams and the director is Matt Peters. SyFy Wire Article
April 3, 2020: Imari Williams voices Black Adam. Imari Williams Tweet
April 6, 2020: Lego DC: Shazam! releases on digital on April 28, 2020 and on Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD on June 16, 2020. A LEGO Minifigure of Shazam is included. Logline, voice cast, and special fatures revealed. Sean Astin reprises Billy Batson/Shazam, Troy Baker reprises Batman/Bruce Wayne, Nolan North as Superman/Clark Kent and Alfred, Grey Griffin as Wonder Woman and Lois Lane, Christina Milizia as Green Lantern Jessica Cruz, James Arnold Taylor as The Flash and Dummy, Imari Williams as Black Adam and Teth Adam, Fred Tatasciore as Lobo and Oom, Ralph Garman as the Wizard, Zach Callison as Billy Batson and Jimmy Olsen, Dee Bradley Baker as Jeepers, Dr. Sivana and Crocodile Man, Jennifer Hale as Mary Batson and L.N. Ambassador, Tom Kenny as The Penguin and Perry White, Jonny Rees as Mr. Mind, Erica Lindbeck as Greeter and Farmer, and Josh Keaton as Executive and Terrance. Liz Marshall is a producer, Jim Krieg is a co-producer, and Sam Register and Jason Cosler & Jill Wilfert are executive producers. Extras include Teen Titans Go! episode "Little Elvis" and Unikitty! episodes "Spoooooky Game" and "Pool Duel". Runtime is 81 minutes. Front cover art and minifigure photo included. WF Article
April 11, 2020: Gary Miereanu confirms digital release date was moved up to April 28 and the movie would have been screened at Wonder Con. SDCC Blog Wonder Con Telethon 2020
April 29, 2020: 1:33 clip posted. DC YouTube
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
CW Seed
May 14, 2020: CW Seed is in discussions to do two more series for 2021. ComicBook Article
Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons
October 4, 2019: The series is 12 episodes total. Cast includes Imari Williams as President/Hive Pilot, Minae Noji as Secretary of State, Noshir Dalal as Kapoor. Newsarama Article
December 31, 2019: Will release as a movie. CW Seed Tweet
January 6, 2020: 45 second teaser released. CW Seed YouTube
January 7, 2020: The swordswoman stabbed by Deathstroke in Part 1 will be named and become "significant" in the second half of the story. J.M. DeMatteis Tweet
January 15, 2020: J.M. DeMatteis reveals he heard Part 2 will not stream on CW Seed until after the extended version releases on Blu-ray/DVD/Digital in the summer but those plans are tentative. J.M. DeMatteis Tweet
January 16, 2020: Matt Bordenave posts animatic of sequence he boarded in Part 1. Matt Bordenave Tweet
February 18, 2020: CW Seed confirms Part 2 will stream "later this year". CW Seed Tweet
May 14, 2020: Part 2 will stream "in the next couple months". 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 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 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 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
Young Justice News
July 20, 2019: Young Justice has been renewed for a fourth season. ComicBook Article
July 20, 2019: Vietti mentions they already started work on season 4 and they're writing and coming up with stories. Parks and Cons YouTube
July 21, 2019: Placeholder title art for season 4 posted. TheDCUniverse Tweet
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
December 16, 2019: Season 4 might be titled Young Justice: Phantoms. GWW Article
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
March 17, 2020: Brandon Vietti states the pandemic has not affected production but many are learning how to work from home. Brandon Vietti Tweet
April 26, 2020: Phil Bourassa posts Victor Stone designs from Outsiders in his football uniform. Phil Bourassa instagram
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
DC Super Hero Girls TV Series News
March 30, 2019: More characters will be arriving from Gotham. CBR Article
June 13, 2019: Lauren Faust hints we will learn where Diana Prince lives and/or who lives with her if anyone. Lauren Faust Tweet
October 26, 2019: There will be an upcoming episode that was inspired by Ghostbusters. Lauren Faust Tweet
November 2, 2019: Upcoming episode titled "#BirdAndTheBee". Sebastian Cordova Tweet
February 14, 2020: Weird Science trade paperback releases on July 8. CBR Article
February 27, 2020: Lauren Faust confirms she has an idea for Wonder Girl. Lauren Faust Tweet
March 2, 2020: Brianne Drouhard is a director. Brianne Drouhard Tweet
March 7, 2020: "#ItsComplicated", "#HousePest", "#LeagueOfShadows" Part 1-2 (episodes 35-36 by production order), and "#AwesomeAuntAntiope" (episode 30 by production order) are upcoming. Lauren Faust Tweet
March 7, 2020: Lauren Faust hints Antiope will be voiced by April Winchell. Lauren Faust Tweet
March 9, 2020: Lauren Faust reveals "#HousePest" is a Diana-centric episode and a heart warmer. Lauren Faust Tweet
March 13, 2020: There will be a Teen Titans Go!/DC Super Hero Girls Special Giant #1 releasing on June 3 for $4.99. Cover is by Yancey Labat. There will be two new DC Super Hero Girls stories, one stars Supergirl and the other Bumblebee. The Supergirl story is written by Amanda Deibert with art by Erich Owen and entails Kara trying to spend a weekend alone but she gets interrupted then a new app threatens the city. The Bumblebee story is written by Derek Fridolfs with art by Agnes Garbowska. It entails Bumblebee working on a device to make her big but things don't go as planned and the other girls see the world through her eyes. CBR Article
March 13, 2020: The third graphic novel Midterms is written by Amy Wolfram with art by Yancey Labat. Logline included. Set to release on August 26. CBR Article
March 15, 2020: 3:40 clip from "#AwesomeAuntAntiope" released. CN UK YouTube
March 25, 2020: A season 2 is in production and Amanda Rynda is the showrunner and co-executive producer. Lots of new villains will in introduced and push the needle on new story lines throughout the course of the season. Recon Decon Asia Article
April 9, 2020: Loglines for #EmperorPenguin, #BreakingNews, and #CrashCourse released. Animesuperhero Post
April 20, 2020: There will be Digital First series named Infinite Frenemies that starts on April 25 written by Amanda Deibert and art by Erich Owen. DC Article
April 25, 2020: 1:27 clip for "#BreakingNews" released. CN YouTube
May 4, 2020: Jenny Calabro did character design in "#BreakingNews" but was uncredited. Jenny Calabro Tweet
May 4, 2020: Kate Hudson is the lead character designer for season 2. Kate Hudson Tweet
May 8, 2020: Devon Bragg started work as a background painter. Devon Bragg Tweet
May 11, 2020: Drew Green started work storyboarding for season 2. Drew Green Tweet
Teen Titans Go!
April 3, 2017: The crew might do a version of The Judas Contract. Greg Cipes Facebook video
June 22, 2019: There will be two graphic novels for DC's middle-grade line releasing in 2020. "Teen Titans Go! to Camp" is written by Sholly Fisch and "Teen Titans Go! Roll with It" is written by Heather Nuhfer and P.C. Morrissey. CBR Article
October 8, 2019: Trigon will appear in season 6. TTG Crew reply
December 14, 2019: There will be more "Titans got Talent" and "Night Begins to Shine" episodes. Backup cn Tweet
March 13, 2020: Teen Titans Go! to Camp! Graphic novel is written by Sholly Fisch with art by Marcelo DiChiara and others. Logline included, and involves the Titans going to Camp Apokolips for the summer. Set to release on July 29. CBR Article
March 13, 2020: There will be a Teen Titans Go!/DC Super Hero Girls Special Giant #1 releasing on June 3 for $4.99. "Robin the First" and "Teen Titans Go...Fish!" from Teen Titans Go! #4, "Prank'd" and "Don't Look" from #5, and "But Games Can Never Hurt Me" and "Sleep Over" from #6 are reprinted. CBR Article
April 9, 2020: 2:48 clip for "Egg Hunt" released. CN YouTube
April 29, 2020: "Justice League's Next Top Talent Idol Star: Justice League Edition" airs on May 25. 0:56 clip and logline included. CN YouTube
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? News
May 23, 2018: A new 2019 television series on Boomerang, Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? involves guest stars like Batman, the Flash, and Wonder Woman. Deadline Article
May 23, 2018: Rachel Kimsey teases a role. Rachel Kimsey Tweet
June 20, 2019: 1:00 Trailer released. Debuts on June 27 on Boomerang streaming service. 13 episodes and a new episode will stream weekly. Season finale on September 19. Boomerang YouTube
July 29, 2019: Clip from "The Scooby of a Thousand Faces!" featuring Wonder Woman released. CBR Article
August 13, 2019: 2:04 Clip from "The Scooby of a Thousand Faces!" featuring Wonder Woman released. CN YouTube
September 16, 2019: Clip from September 19 episode "What a Night For a Dark Knight" featuring Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill. CBR Article
