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Discarded Pitch News
March 21, 2014: Greg Weisman talks about his and Brandon Vietti's unused Green Lantern pitch. Charlie Vickers would have been the lead, pretty much every Earth Lantern you can think of would have gotten in there eventually, a lot of extra-terrestrial Lanterns, and Hal Jordan would have had a prominent role in the pilot. Ask Greg
July 12, 2014: Greg Weisman reveals there was a covert ops unit in his and Brandon Vietti's unused Green Lantern pitch. Flash Talk TV Podcast 22
June 7, 2016: Greg Weisman reveals Arisia and Arrkis Chummuck were in his and Brandon Vietti's unused Green Lantern pitch. Hal Jordan and John Stewart were limited to cameo appearances so they made Charlie Vickers in lead role with young Green Lanterns in training. Shanlian on Batman Episode 64, 43:40-44:58 mark
Initial Announcement News
January 24, 2010: A new series called Green Lantern Corps is in development. It is in CG, features Hal Jordan, helmed by Bruce Timm, and is slated for Fourth Quarter 2011. AFI Thread Page 2 and 4
March 13, 2010: Geoff Johns says there maybe a Green Lantern animated series, it has a good chance. CBR ECCC Article
March 19, 2010: The Green Lantern Corps series might have a 26 episode order from Cartoon Network but is unconfirmed. WF Article
May 27, 2010: Green Lantern: The Animated Series is confirmed to be in production for Cartoon Network for the 2011-2012 season. WF Article
May 28, 2010: Green Lantern: The Animated Series will debut in November 2011 and will be CG animated. WF Article
July 22, 2010: The series will have "the whole Corps and a lot of other familiar faces," according to Geoff Johns. CBR Article
July 25, 2010: During the Green Lantern: Emerald Empire panel, it is revealed the series will have "a lot of characters we've seen in the comics as of late" and "Bruce Timm designed a lot of them." SDCC Panel mp3 15.16 minute mark
August 9, 2010: Jim Krieg is the Story Editor. The series will focus on Hal Jordan, Kilowog, and a Red Lantern. The series will not be canon with the upcoming live-action movie. CC Article
September 29, 2010: At New York Comic Con, on October 9th, there will be a Green Lantern Signing at the DC Comics booth #2243 from 4-5 pm and Presentation and Q&A in Room 1A14 at 2:30-3:30 pm. WF Article
September 29, 2010: Bruce Timm is Executive Producer, Giancarlo Volpe is Producer, and Jim Krieg is Producer/Story Editor. WF Article
Season One News
September 30, 2010: Robert Englund is voicing a villain and he recorded with Josh Keaton. Robert Englund Tweet
September 30, 2010: Robert Englund is voicing Myglom of the Spider Guild. Daily Blam Article
October 1, 2010: Jennifer Hale did work on the show. Demon FM Chat 24 Minute Mark
October 7, 2010: Green Lantern Hal Jordan teaser poster revealed. TV Guide Article
October 9, 2010: The season one main villains will be the Red Lanterns with Atrocitus. CBR Article
October 9, 2010: Much of the show will take place in space. Oa is the center of Green Lantern Space. There are Green Lanterns on the frontiers of this space but are far and few between. When the show starts, the bulk will take place where Green Lantern and Red Lantern space intersect. It takes 18 months for a GL to get there so Jordan "borrows" a spaceship. IGN Article
October 9, 2010: Hal Jordan, Kilowog (a big part of the show), Atrocitus, Zilius Zox, Aya (a new and mysterious Green Lantern with strong ties to the GL mythos), Carol Ferris (will be seen a lot), the Guardians (Appa, Ganthet, Sayd), and Salaak will appear. There will be some characters from the DC Universe but not the ones you'd expect. Sinestro is off limits because of the live action movie, but will appear eventually. Black Lanterns might eventually appear. Ch'p, Tomar-Re, and Mogo will probably appear. There are other kinds of Lanterns. Manhunters appear in test footage. IGN Article
October 9, 2010: Some sets shown are a California canyon, Ferris' office, Oan capital, Guardians chamber, Rigel ruins, Colony 12, a lava tunnel, Shard Bridge/Red Lantern headquarters, and Spider Guild prison. IGN Article
October 9, 2010: Expect social justice themes, skipping of the origin story (will be covered in theme song and first parts of pilot), not directly tied to Emerald Knights movie, and each episode is stand alone but there is a very strong arc to tie everything together. IGN Article
October 9, 2010: Five episodes have been recorded. The show's animation style is influenced by 1950's Sci-Fi and CGI animation such as The Incredibles. CGI animation is being done in Taiwan. Characters will die and expect subtle adult humor. The oath will be used in the show. Allusions will be made to the Green Lantern's aversion to yellow. Blog of Oa Entry
October 9, 2010: Weaponers mentioned in addition to Spider Guild and Manhunters as villains. Snapshots of character designs. 4chan Boards Post
October 9, 2010: Josh Middleton did a lot of the set drawings. Newsarama Article
October 10, 2010: A preview will come out in late 2011 and the series will officially start in Spring 2012. io9 Article
October 10, 2010: More photos of character, object, and set designs such as Carol Ferris, Red Lantern Probe, Interceptor, and The Liberator. Geeks of Doom Blog Entry
October 10, 2010: Test footage featuring Kilowog and Hal Jordan fighting Manhunters. 1:48 Youtube Video
October 10, 2010: The show follows the spirit of Geoff Johns' run on Green Lantern comics, takes place 98% in space, 9 episodes have been written, 13 have been plotted out, and 3 episodes storyboarded. The Guardians of the Universe will be both male and female, which will lead to future storylines. Undecided on how much Sinestro will be alluded to nor what his current status will be when show starts. Pendragon's Post Q&A
October 12, 2010: Hal Jordan and co. will be stuck out on the edge of space in the first 13 episodes. Jordan isn't a rookie anymore but not a veteran yet when the show starts. io9 Article
December 13, 2010: The broad season arc features the Red Lanterns. Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman won't show up. It's a Sci-Fi show about the Green Lantern Corps. The show begins on Earth but goes into space very quickly. MTV Splash Page Article
December 27, 2010: The Manhunters will play a significant role in the second half of season one, the show will begin with a two part episode, and Saint Walker will appear in season one. CC Article
January 23, 2011: Production update: Episode 15 - Recorded voices, Episodes 18, 19, and 20 being written now, Episode 8 animatic done, and Episode 1 - CG layout. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
February 19, 2011: Sam Liu, director, is doing work on the series. Daily Blam Article
March 23, 2011: CN Upfront reveals the series' official synopsis. Turner Article
March 23, 2011: An extended version of the series' official synopsis revealed. WF Article
March 27, 2011: At MegaCon, Geoff Johns mentions he has read 24 scripts. CC Article
April 7, 2011: Although unconfirmed by Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation, Josh Keaton is the voice of Hal Jordan. CC Article
April 26, 2011: Giancarlo Volpe, Producer, posts a production update. The first two episodes are almost fully animated, currently cutting animatics for episodes 12 and 13, writing episodes 25 and 26, "It's really fun but almost overwhelming to be tracking the events of the series quite literally at the very beginning, mid-point, and ending all at the same time," 23 out of 26 episodes have been voice recorded, and currently designing episodes 14-18. Giancarlo Volpe Deviant Art Blog
April 28, 2011: CN Sizzle Reel reveals six seconds of early footage (1:12 to 1:18 mark). Vimeo Clip
May 23, 2011: Josh Keaton confirmed to be voice of Hal Jordan. Cartoon Network releases new description of series. WF Article
May 23, 2011: Voice recording for episode 26 was conducted this day. Giancarlo Volpe Deviant Art Blog
June 19, 2011: Cartoon Network posts a 30 second trailer with new footage of Salakk, Kilowog, Hal Jordan, and logo. CN Facebook Video
June 20, 2011: Cartoon Network launches official site with teaser and wallpaper that shows off Hal Jordan and logo. WF Article
June 23, 2011: San Diego Comic Con will present a Green Lantern: The Animated Series Video Presentation and Q&A in Room 6BCF on July 22, 2011 from 2-3 pm headlined by Bruce Timm, Giancarlo Volpe, and Jim Krieg and moderated by Sam Register. Exclusive footage will also be shown. New image released. WF Article
July 15, 2011: Q&A with Josh Keaton, voice of Hal Jordan. CBM Article
July 19, 2011: At San Diego Comic Con, autograph signing will take place on July 22nd from 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm at WB Booth (#4545). Giancarlo Volpe Deviant Art Blog
July 21, 2011: 1 minute, 30 second clip shows Hal Jordan, Salaak, and Kilowog on Oa speaking with the Guardians of the Universe. AOL TV Article
July 22, 2011: Staff created a new Red Lantern for the show named Razor, ship Hal and Kilowog steal has A.I. system and Hal names her "Aya," staff chose to make Red Lanterns more humanoid and their oath a little kid-friendlier, will not be using Sinestro Corps as villains (told specificially not to), Hal will not become Parallax, Dex-Starr might appear, staff might bring in more colors, specifically said "orange is a good color" (hinting at Larfleeze possibly appearing), and staff hopes series will go on many years and inspire spin-offs. IGN Article
July 22, 2011: The WB talks to staff at signing and some new footage shown, one of Atrocitus. Youtube 1:49 clip
July 22, 2011: Cartoon Network posts footage shown at Comic Con. Youtube 6:27 clip
July 22, 2011: Razor is a "reformed Red Lantern" "for the ladies" as a "bit of a bad boy," and he will give viewers insight into the mind of a Red Lantern. CBR Article
July 23, 2011: Razor will later switch sides and join the Green Lantern Corps. UGO Article
July 24, 2011: Green Lanterns of other sectors will show up occasionally. Movie Web Q&A 2:57 clip
July 26, 2011: Carol Ferris will get a lot more interesting halfway through the series. Aya will create herself a corporeal form to inhabit and develop a more human personality and attributes. Collider Q&A 2:36 clip
August 6, 2011: Will see others become Lanterns, Carol Ferris doesn't know Hal Jordan is a Green Lantern, one-off's and throw away's will make sense after 13 episodes, Kevin Michael Richardson voices Kilowog, and Grey DeLisle voices Aya. CNI Roundtable 16:07
August 11, 2011: Kevin Michael Richardson confirms voice recording for the first season is done and the voice actors are currently doing ADR. MTV Geek! Article
August 20, 2011: Besides the Red Lanterns, other villains will be from the comics while others will be created for the show. The comic ones may be tweaked a little for the show. CC Episode 45 5:23 Mark
September 6, 2011: Kevin Michael Richardson hints at a huge battle in the season finale. Comics Online Q&A Video 2:38
September 29, 2011: The pilot will be shown at New York Comic Con on October 15th in Room 1A10 then Bruce Timm will take part in a moderated Q&A with an "animation icon" all from 10:30 to 11:30 am. There will be a Green Lantern: The Animated Series Signing at the DC Comics booth #1254 1:30 to 2 pm. TZ Article
October 3, 2011: Q&A with Josh Keaton, voice of Hal Jordan. WF Article
October 4, 2011: Some new footage of Interceptor chasing a Red Lantern probe in space, Kilowog and Hal meeting Red Lanterns, Hal vs. Atrocitus for the first time, and Kilowog sees something flying around in space. MIP Jr 2011 Video 23:42 mark
October 8, 2011: Sam Liu, Director, talks about CGI animation. CC Video 3:12
October 14, 2011: There will be a Larfleeze episode. Newsarama Article
October 15, 2011: The one hour pilot will air on Cartoon Network on November 11, 2011 at 7 pm. The first scene of the pilot is available to view online. Hollywood Reporter Article
October 15, 2011: Non-spoiler review of pilot, aired at New York Comic Con. TZ Article
October 15, 2011: In a future episode, Kilowog will ask, "How many colored Lanterns are there?", it will be "quite a colorful show", won't be too many crossovers with other branches of the DC Universe, Jonathan Adams voices Atrocitus, and Ian Abercrombie voices Ganthet. TZ Article
October 17, 2011: Press release confirms Jason Spisak voices Razer. WF Article
October 17, 2011: At NYCC Panel, Bruce Timm says "Maybe" to appearances by John Stewart, Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner, and Sinestro. He later asserts that Rayner is not currently on the table to appear on the show but everyone else is on the table. Hal Jordan returns to Earth later on in the season. CBM Article
October 21, 2011: Bruce Timm hints some DC characters will appear in season one but "not in the ways you expect." CBR Article
October 26, 2011: CGCG is handling overseas animation in Taiwan. Giancarlo Volpe deviantArt Entry
October 28, 2011: The one hour pilot is titled "Beware of my Power" and logline released. WF Article
November 3, 2011: Cast and crew details for "Beware My Power" released. Pilot runs 43 minutes and 12 seconds, including the opening and end credits. WF Article
November 5, 2011: From San Diego Comic Con this past summer, Jim Krieg notes the villains will be both from the comics and new ones made for the show. Krieg also states the known villains will be tweaked a little. CC 2:51 Clip
November 7, 2011: Giancarlo Volpe talks about the show. Newsarama Article
November 7, 2011: Josh Keaton talks Hal Jordan during Youmacon in Detroit last weekend. CC 5 minute clip
November 8, 2011: Loglines for episode 1 and 2, 6 images, and 2 clips released. WF Article
November 8, 2011: Giancarlo Volpe talks about the show. Currently, looking at lighting for episode 9 or 10 and looking at animatics for episode 24. TZ Article
November 9, 2011: Interview with Josh Keaton, voice of Hal Jordan. CBR Article
November 10, 2011: Review of pilot. io9 Article
November 11, 2011: Review of pilot. TZ Article
November 11, 2011: Review of pilot. Newsarama Article
November 11, 2011: Review of pilot. Variety Article
November 11, 2011: Q&A with Giancarlo Volpe from San Diego Comic Con. CC Clip 3:28
November 11, 2011: Interview with Josh Keaton reveals the strangest thing done so far is "It's a toss up between speaking alien and my reaction to alien fruit exploding in my face." TZ Interview
November 11, 2011: Interview with Josh Keaton. WF Interview
November 11, 2011: A few Green Lanterns from the comics and will have their origins tweaked and will be assigned as Frontier Space characters. Nerdist Article
November 13, 2011: Sam Liu confirms Rick Morales is the second permanent director, there are no guest directors, Morales directs the even numbered episodes, and he directs the odd numbered episodes. Sam Liu deviantArt blog
November 13, 2011: Bruce Timm reveals M'Ten was voiced by Brian George, Salaak was voiced by Tom Kenny, and Shyir Rev's wife and daughter were both voiced by Grey DeLisle. Bruce Timm, Toon Zone Post
November 24, 2011: The first season will feature episodes focusing on Razer, Kilowog, the Red Lantern Corps, the Guardians' secret, backstories for regular or reoccurring characters, and more. The first season of the series will also follow Razor attempting to atone for his past misdeeds as a Red Lantern. WF Article
November 24, 2011: The next new episode is titled "Razer's Edge." Hal and Kilowog will be forced to fight side by side with Razer. Ganthet and Carol Ferris will return later on in the first season. Josh Keaton, voice of Hal Jordan, also auditioned for the role of Razer. CC Article
November 26, 2011: Giancarlo Volpe blogs about what was cut from the pilot: a bit more from M'ten's death scene, a line from Hal and Carol's last scene, and an animatic of Carol still in her office waiting for Hal. Giancarlo Volpe deviantArt Blog
November 28, 2011: Carol Ferris will return in an episode titled "Old Flame." CC Article
November 29, 2011: Crew did the online for Episode 5. Sam Liu deviantArt reply
November 29, 2011: Zak Plucinski posts turns and expressions for M'Ten. Zac Plucinski Blog
November 29, 2011: Zak Plucinski posts turns and poses for M'Ten. Zac Plucinski Blog
December 10, 2011: Giancarlo Volpe and Jim Krieg talk about the series. New images included of Aya, the ship encountering a creature, and who appears to be two Star Sapphires. Animation Magazine Article
December 12, 2011: Interview with Giancarlo Volpe reveals: at the time of interview staff was reviewing animatic for episode 26 and animation for as far as episode 13, there will be a pretty consistent death count in the first 6 episodes, Episode 7 is very intense and is a great "tent pole" event for the first 13, will meet more Green Lanterns than just Hal and Kilowog, will meet more Red Lanterns than Atrocitus, Razer, and Zox, and will be at least one other "lantern color" some where in the first 13 besides red and green. WF Interview
December 12, 2011: ADR session held for Episode 10 today. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
January 19, 2012: Mixing Episode 10 and recording ADR with Tom Kenny set for January 20th. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
January 27, 2012: "Beware My Power" will air as two parts starting March 3rd at 10 AM with an encore starting March 4th at 10 AM. New episodes are tentatively set to start March 17th. WF Article
February 2, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe tweets he just listened to music for Episode 13. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
February 4, 2012: New promotional image released by Warner Bros. Consumer Products gives another look at Aya in her corporeal form. ToonZone Post
February 4, 2012: Aya's character arc will continue into the second half of the season and her personality will continue to become stronger as her interaction with others continue. CC Article
February 5, 2012: Carol Ferris will return as Star Sapphire and a two parter involving a battle between the Red Lanterns and Green Lanterns will end the first half of the season. CC Episode 65, 4:18-4:40
February 18, 2012: New Saturday morning promo reveals new clips, a new Green Lantern, and some new villains. Youtube Clip 31 seconds
February 18, 2012: Phil Morris did voice work on the show. Comic News Insider Ep.386, 22:41-22:43
February 29, 2012: Working titles for 11 episodes revealed. CC Article
February 29, 2012: Interview with Giancarlo Volpe. Volpe reveals one of the Star Sapphire's designs needed to be toned down. WF Article
March 1, 2012: March 2012 schedule released. "Beware My Power" airs March 3rd, "Beware My Power" Part Two on March 10th, "Razer's Edge" on March 17th, "Into The Abyss" on March 24th, and "Heir Apparent" on March 31st. WF Article
March 2, 2012: At least two famous DC characters will appear. USA Today 5:50 clip
March 5, 2012: Unconfirmed cast sheet lists Rob Paulsen as Goggan, Wayne Knight as Captain Goray, Will Friedle as Prince Ragnar, Tara Strong as Iolande, John Di Maggio as Kothank, Clancy Brown as General Zartok, and Phil Morris as Saint Walker. Also listed are the characters: Ilana, A.P. Rojo, Dulok, Druze, Mogo, Bleez, Loran Cleric, Gaul, Yarlee, Leph, and Teela. eldoblaje.com Call Sheet
March 14, 2012: Two clips, seven images, and a new logline for this Saturday's "Razer's Edge." WF Article
March 17, 2012: Sinestro will appear at some point. Newsarama Article
March 17, 2012: Preview shows Skallox fighting Kilowog, Carol Ferris as Star Sapphire, suffering delirium from her transformation, fighting Hal, Razer meets Saint Walker, and a powerless Hal fights a Thanagarian. The WB Youtube
March 22, 2012: Two clips and 10 images for "Into The Abyss." WF Article
March 22, 2012: Wayne Knight will guest star as a character in "Into The Abyss." Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
March 27, 2012: Schedule for April 7th to May 5th revealed. Titles and partial loglines included. WF Article
March 28, 2012: In "Heir Apparent," the crew travels to high-tech Betrassus to investigate a murder that could lead to the downfall of the world's queen. In upcoming episodes, the Lanterns come to the rescue of a planet's residents before an asteroid smacks into it, head to the Red Lantern home of Shard when Razer seemingly betrays them, and find themselves on different sides of a planetary war while trying to scrounge up some supplies. Producer Giancarlo Volpe says there are definitely plans to introduce more and more Green Lanterns, some never seen before and some more famous ones. USA Today Article
March 29, 2012: Two Clips for "Heir Apparent," new logline, and nine images released. WF Article
March 30, 2012: In "Heir Apparent," Tara Strong will guest star as Iolande. Will Friedle and John DiMaggio also guest voice. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
March 31, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts a thumbnail from a storyboard launch meeting for "Razer's Edge" episode. Giancarlo Volpe deviantArt
March 31, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts a second thumbnail from a storyboard launch meeting for "Razer's Edge" episode. Giancarlo Volpe deviantArt
March 31, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts a third thumbnail from a storyboard launch meeting for "Razer's Edge" episode. Giancarlo Volpe deviantArt
March 31, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts a fourth thumbnail from a storyboard launch meeting for "Razer's Edge" episode. Giancarlo Volpe deviantArt
March 31, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts a fifth thumbnail from a storyboard launch meeting for "Razer's Edge" episode. Giancarlo Volpe deviantArt
April 1, 2012: There will be a regular airing schedule for the first 13 episodes, and then there will be a summer break with 13 more episodes in the fall. Fans will learn about the back-stories of not only the Red Lanterns but the Guardians of the Universe, as well, and their history. There are a lot of things that we're nodding to the comics and putting in the show. Essentially by the end of the first 13 episodes, Hal Jordan goes from someone who acts before he thinks and becomes someone who looks before he leaps. There's a certain point when Kilowog gets backed into a corner and he decides to use a different weapon construct. Buzz Focus Interview
April 2, 2012: Episode 13 is in sound mixing. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
April 2, 2012: Director Sam Liu reveals the character Dulok from "Heir Apparent" was voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson. Sam Liu deviantArt
April 2, 2012: Zak Plucinski posts designs for Bleez, Dulok, Iolande, Veon, Skallox, Razer, Salaak, Saint Walker, aliens from "Into the Abyss" and weapons. Zac Plucinski Blog
April 2, 2012: Zak Plucinski posts designs for Salaak and lighting for Episodes 2-5. Zac Plucinski Blog
April 4, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts a thumbnail from a storyboard launch meeting for "Into The Abyss" episode. Giancarlo Volpe deviantArt
April 4, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts a second thumbnail from a storyboard launch meeting for "Into The Abyss" episode. Giancarlo Volpe deviantArt
April 4, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts a third thumbnail from a storyboard launch meeting for "Into The Abyss" episode. Giancarlo Volpe deviantArt
April 4, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts a fourth thumbnail from a storyboard launch meeting for "Into The Abyss" episode. Giancarlo Volpe deviantArt
April 4, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts a fifth thumbnail from a storyboard launch meeting for "Into The Abyss" episode. Giancarlo Volpe deviantArt
April 4, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts a sixth thumbnail from a storyboard launch meeting for "Into The Abyss" episode. Giancarlo Volpe deviantArt
April 5, 2012: Two clips for "Lost Planet," seven images, and new synopsis released. WF Article
April 9, 2012: Saint Walker will appear at least twice more this season. CC Article
April 10, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts the lighting keys for "Lost Planet" and credits Val Kung, Peter Markowski, Joey Mason, Elle Michalka, and Jeff Palm for the work. Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
April 12, 2012: "Reckoning" is written by Ernie Altbacker, the episode will show more of Shard, including one place no one would have guessed, and more Red Lanterns will appear, including one that fans have been asking for. Season One (the first 13 episodes) ends on a two parter. Ernie Altbacker wrote Episode 12 and Jim Krieg wrote Episode 13. WF Interview
April 13, 2012: Two clips, eight images, and new synopsis for "Reckoning" released. WF Article
April 13, 2012: Rob Paulsen did multiple roles. Talkin Toons with Rob Paulsen #36 (1 hour mark)
April 16, 2012: In a later episode, Saint Walker will briefly mention how he ended up on Mogo. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
April 20, 2012: Two clips, seven images, and synopsis for "Fear Itself" revealed. WF Article
April 25, 2012: Two clips, seven images, and synopsis for "In Love and War" revealed. WF Article
April 27, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe provides a key for the symbols Aya used at the end of "Fear Itself." Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
April 27, 2012: May schedule posted with new episodes and loglines for episodes 10 to 13. WF Article
May 3, 2012: Two clips for "Regime Change," seven images, and new synopsis revealed. WF Article
May 5, 2012: "Regime Change" was once tentatively titled "Blue Hope." Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
May 7, 2012: Jim Krieg corrects an error. The episode called "Fight Club" is actually titled "Flight Club." Jim Krieg Tweet
May 8, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts the color key for "Regime Change" and credits Val Kung, Peter Markowski, Joey Mason, Elle Michalka, Jeff Palm, and Zak Plucinski. Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
May 11, 2012: Two new clips for "Flight Club," new logline, and five images released. WF Article
May 16, 2012: "Code of Thieves" was a working title for the "Flight Club," a pun on the Lighthouse code sought after in the episode. Jim Krieg Tweet
May 17, 2012: Two new clips for "Invasion," new logline, and five images released. WF Article
May 17, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe tweets episode 14 and 15 are going to be locked (finished and ready to air) today followed by an afternoon of retakes. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
May 21, 2012: Interview with Jim Krieg reveals characters some of the staff wanted to use, background on the series development, and some homages. WF Article
May 25, 2012: Josh Ling, production manager, editing episode 21. Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
May 25, 2012: Two clips, five images, and new logline for "Homecoming" posted. WF Article
June 4, 2012: Josh Ling, production manager, posts facial expressions of Goggan. Josh Ling Tweet
June 7, 2012: Plans to have pick up lines for Episode 19 on Monday, June 11th. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
June 18, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe reveals "Sinestro had not yet founded the Sinestro Corps." Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
June 19, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts a featurette on animation acting in "Homecoming." Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
June 20, 2012: Episode 14 is done. Jim Krieg Tweet
June 21, 2012: Footage to be shown at San Diego Comic Con will reveal the main villains for season two. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
June 22, 2012: Sound mixing for Episode 18 by staff. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
June 24, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe talks about talks about simplifying Saint Walker's origin, an early debate about all the Red Lanterns, what was cut from episode 13 "Homecoming," Standard and Practice notes, how fans can only help, what Volpe likes Guy Gardner, and the effect of the live action movie on the series. Blog of Oa Podcast 1 hour 15 Minutes
June 24, 2012: For Episodes 14-26: The staff has a long term plan for Aya and Razer, there will be more Green Lanterns, a villain no one saw coming will appear, Larfleeze will appear later in the season, One episode will take place entirely on Earth Will, the cast will still romp around in space on the Interceptor with more freedom to go where they want, there will be more Ganthet as voiced by the late Ian Abercrombie, Sinestro definitely exists in this show and the yellow crystals were definitely meant to build up to him, Some things that won't pay off until another order of episodes, and Carol Ferris might be affected further from her trip to Zamaron and back. Blog of Oa Podcast 1 hour 15 Minutes
June 28, 2012: Layout is complete. Teaser of final scene from Episode 26 posted. Josh Ling Tweet
June 28, 2012: Filmed video reference for Episode 23. Josh Ling Tweet
June 29, 2012: July 7th to August 4th rerun schedule posted. WF Article
July 2, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe reveals Sinestro is still a Green Lantern, hasn't defected yet, and may show up soon. There will be more Green Lanterns appearing as the guest star of the week. Volpe also talks about adapting from comics, interviewing for the show, working with Bruce Timm, characters, romance, and storylines. Across the Airwaves Podcast
July 2, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts four size comps, including one with a Manhunter and Carol Ferris/Star Sapphire (drawn by Bruce Timm). Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
July 3, 2012: The first five episodes of the back half of season one are finished and ready to air. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
July 11, 2012: New episodes return in September. Guy Gardner will appear and is voiced by Diedrich Bader. Guy will be portrayed as Hal Jordan cranked to Level 10; cockier, more brash, and more a womanizer, and he replaced Hal as the Green Lantern of Space Sector 2814. Anti-Monitor will also appear. Hal will seek out Kilowog, Aya, and Razer for help against the threat but some won't be immediately interested or available. TV Guide Article
July 15, 2012: SDCC 2012 preview spotlights Anti-Monitor resurrecting the Manhunters on planet Biot, Guy Gardner and Hal Jordan meet for the first time, Hal challenges Kilowog's top recruit Ch'p, and Hal, Kilowog, and Tomar-Re investigate a Manhunter factory. SDCC 2012 Preview
July 15, 2012: Saint Walker will appear again and there is an "interesting thing" he needs to be part of. DC Nation Panel Fan Question
July 16, 2012: A voice recording took place involving Jennifer Hale and Grey DeLisle. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet and Grey DeLisle Tweet
July 16, 2012: Derrick Wyatt posts designs for Guy Gardner. Derrick Wyatt deviantArt
July 16, 2012: Zak Plucinski posts concepts for Tomar-Re and B'dg (later used for Ch'p). Zac Plucinski Blog
August 2, 2012: August 4th to August 25th rerun schedule posted. WF Article
August 10, 2012: Sound mixing for Episode 20 conducted by staff. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
August 14, 2012: Peter Markowski posts Concept for the Lighthouse, Maelstrom, Red Lantern Battleships, Atrocitus' Fighter, and Shard scene in "Revelation" . CBM Article
August 17, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe hints director Rick Morales sneaked in an easter egg in an episode and it will please hard core fans very much. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
August 28, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe hints there will be a Halloween episode on October 27th. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
September 7, 2012: Episode 8 is titled "The New Guy" and airs September 29th 10 am Eastern/9 Central. WF Article
September 11, 2012: Josh Middleton blogs about designing Oa. Josh Middleton Blog
September 13, 2012: Two clips and five images featuring Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner released. TNI Article
September 13, 2012: Synopsis of "The New Guy" revealed. CC Article
September 21, 2012: Sound mixing for Episode 22 conducted by staff. It will be an episode fans will really hate or love. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
September 26, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts a guide to 'Hal's Fighting Style,' done for writers and board artists. Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
September 28, 2012: New trailer shows new footage of Anti-Monitor, Manhunters, Sinestro, a steampunk Green Lantern, Saint Walker and Brother Warth, Hal under the influence of the Orange Power Battery, Aya in flight, a Guardian fighting Anti-Monitor, the main cast fighting Manhunters, Guy Gardner in space with Larvox and Chaselon, and a Manhunter battle with a Red Lantern Warship. DC Nation Video 0:01-0:40
September 28, 2012: October schedule released with episode titles ("Reboot," "Steam Lantern," "Blue Hope," and "Prisoner of Sinestro") and summaries. WF Article
September 28, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe reveals "The New Guy" starts moments after the mid-season finale and "takes place predominantly on Earth." A Manhunter bunker is discovered on Earth, which will be only the "first of countless Manhunter outbreaks through out the galaxy. Where the Red Lantern Corps were threatening to invade from a far away region, the Manhunters have sleeper cells all over. This time, the threat starts from within, right under everyone's noses." WF Article
October 4, 2012: There will be more Guy Gardner later this season. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
October 4, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts guides to 'Kilowog' and 'Razer' fighting styles. Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
October 5, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts storyboard thumbnails of episode 8 "Fear Itself" and reveals the character Galia was previously named Kalia, scene where Galia dropped Aurem in the soup wasn't originally in the script, there were multiple endings, and in an early draft Aya's new oath for Razer worked. Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
October 7, 2012: Sam Liu hints there is a big difference between Aya and the other AIs. It will be revealed later. Sam Liu Tweet
October 10, 2012: Clip and image of "Steam Lantern" posted and Giancarlo Volpe teases Steam Lantern is like the ultimate fanboy because he met a Green Lantern once and has tried to replicate their powers using steampunk technology, Steam Lantern is voiced by Robin Atkin Downes, Steam Lantern's character arc deals a lot with what it truly means to be a hero, Hal arrives on one of the only planets in the Anti-Matter Universe to survive the Anti-Monitor, the planet is basically a steampunk London, and there will be some pretty blatant easter eggs. USA Today Article
October 17, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts fighting style guide for Saint Walker, Blue Lantern. Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
October 26, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe confirms Razer's home planet is named Volkreg, a combination of his and Jim Krieg's surnames. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
November 4, 2012: The Larfleeze episode is done and ready to air. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
November 10, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts an acting reference video sent to overseas animation studio CGCG. Giancarlo Volpe YouTube
November 16, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe hints right after "Steam Lantern," Razer will return. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
November 17, 2012: Jim Krieg reveals "Heir Apparent" was inspired by Edgar Rice Burroughs' "A Princess Bride of Mars" story. Jim Krieg Tweet
November 20, 2012: Sam Liu directed the Larfleeze episode. Sam Liu Tweet
December 11, 2012: Promotional image from "Steam Lantern" released. WF Article
December 14, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts photo of Grey DeLisle, Jack DeSena, Dante Basco, and Diedrich Bader at a voice record for Green Lantern. Volpe Tweet
December 15, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe hints there will be a progression in Aya and Razer's relationship. Volpe Tweet
December 18, 2012: One minute trailer features Razer and Kilowog watching Hal falling under the sway of the Orange Battery, more Zox, Zamaron, Aya in trouble, new aliens shooting at the gang, the return of Atrocitus and Carol Ferris as Lanterns and Hal making a speech. DC Nation Facebook
December 21, 2012: One minute trailer now available in mp4 format. WF Article
December 23, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts a season one story matrix. Volpe hints "Heir Apparent" had a story beat for Razer that now happens in a later episode. There are many story beats from the first 13 episodes that haven't been paid off yet. Early ideas for the season also revealed. Volpe Tumblr
December 27, 2012: Episode 20 is titled "Cold Fury" and will air February 2nd. zap2it
December 27, 2012: Brian George voices a character named Plomo, Jim Ward voices a Manhunter, and Dee Bradley Baker voices Lafleeze. eldoblaje VA list
December 28, 2012: January 5th to February 2nd schedule released. WF Article
December 30, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe hints the voice actor of Sinestro has done lot's of on-camera work. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
January 1, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe hints there's "some key stuff" in "Steam Lantern" that pays off later in the season. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
January 2, 2013: One clip and 16 images for "Steam Lantern" released. WF Article
January 2, 2013: Logline for "Loss" included in January breakdown hints at return of Red Lanterns. WF Article
January 5, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe confirms the planet in "Steam Lantern" was not Qward. Giancarlo Volpe Twitter
January 9, 2013: Two clips and five images for "Blue Hope" released. WF Article
January 11, 2013: Interview with Giancarlo Volpe reveals Ron Perlman voices Sinestro and talks about "Steam Lantern," "Blue Hope," and "Prisoner of Sinestro" airing this month. Newsarama Interview
January 12, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe reveals the cave scene in "Blue Hope" was tentatively titled "Cave of Robot Debate" in the writer's room. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
January 12, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe credits Bruce Timm with Aya's sigh in "Blue Hope" during the cave scene. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
January 16, 2013: Three images from "Prisoner of Sinestro" posted. The Green Lantern Corps
January 17, 2013: Jim Krieg posts writer board for "Blue Hope". Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
January 18, 2013: One clip, five images, and new synopsis for "Prisoner of Sinestro" released. WF Article
January 20, 2013: In "Steam Lantern", Hal bringing the planet with him was Geoff Johns' idea. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
January 21, 2013: In "Prisoner of Sinestro", the ending was longer in the original cut - Sinestro sat down and watched Neuroxsis suffer then fade to black. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
January 21, 2013: The Manhunters are voiced by Josh Keaton. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
January 22, 2013: "Loss" and "Cold Fury" were conceived to be a two-part movie event similar to the pilot. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
January 22, 2013: Jim Krieg posts writer board for "Prisoner of Sinestro" and talks about the episode. There was a different tale conceived under the restraints Sinestro was off-limits due to the live action movie but Bruce Timm advised them to go for Sinestro. The original story might be used for a future episode. Jim Krieg Tumblr
January 23, 2013: Two clips and four images for "Loss" released. WF Article
January 29, 2013: February schedule, titles, loglines, and airdates revealed. WF Schedule
January 29, 2013: Episode 24 is titled "Scarred" and airs March 2nd. Spoilers for "Cold Fury" and "Love Is a Battlefield" revealed. Zap2It Schedule
January 30, 2013: Two clips and four images for "Cold Fury" released. WF Article
January 30, 2013: Jim Kreig posts a section of the "Cold Fury" writer board. Jim Krieg Tweet
February 2, 2013: The title of "The New Guy" was "Hal's Bad Day" originally. Jim Krieg Tweet
February 3, 2013: The finale will be a little bit of both a satisfying and rounded ending and cliffhanger. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
February 7, 2013: Two clips and four images for "Babel" released. WF Article
February 7, 2013: Jim Krieg credits "Babel" co-writer Kevin Rubio with creating the alien languages in the episode. Jim Krieg Tweet
February 7, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe posts early designs of Aya. She was originally meant to be more like a "living construct" with the ability to shape shift and stretch her body but the constraints of CG animation nixed the idea. Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
February 8, 2013: Jim Krieg posts excerpts of "Babel" script to show translations of Kilowog's dialogue from the preview clips. It was recorded on March 28, 2011. Jim Krieg Tumblr
February 9, 2013: Kevin Rubio reveals "Babel" started out as an idea by Giancarlo Volpe and Jim Kreig as runner for Episode 3. Kevin Rubio Tweet
February 9, 2013: Kevin Rubio reveals the working title of "Babel" was "Lost in Translation". Kevin Rubio Tweet
February 9, 2013: Kevin Rubio reveals the "Babel" script was 32 pages in length and the version with translations was done on March 16, 2011. Kevin Rubio Tweet
February 11, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe posts an excerpt of the "Babel" script, two boards, and an acting reference. Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
February 13, 2013: Jim Krieg posts final beats of "Babel" writer's board. Jim Krieg Tumblr
February 14, 2013: Two clips and four images for "Love is a Battlefield" released. WF Article
February 15, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe warns the finale will have some unanswered questions. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
February 16, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe reveals in "Love is a Battlefield," there was a scene with Atrocitus in a Sciencell but it was cut for time. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
February 19, 2013: Clip and four images released for "Larfleeze" released. WF Article
February 21, 2013: "Love is a Battlefield" writer's board posted by Jim Krieg. Krieg's original idea for Carol's entrance was while she was at a salon but a new CG model for one gag ruled it out. Jim Krieg Tumblr
February 22, 2013: Jim Krieg blogs about the late Dwayne McDuffie and how he helped with the pitch for the series and suggested a pinhole for a black hole in the "Into The Abyss" episode by Matt Wayne. Jim Krieg Tumblr
February 23, 2013: The use of Glomulus in "Larfleeze" was writer Ernie Altbacker's suggestion. Jim Krieg Tweet
February 25, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe teases "Scarred" will be "chock full of Green Lantern comic nods and foreshadowing." Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
February 26, 2013: Jim Krieg posts a photo of Bruce Timm, Geoff Johns and Adam Schlagman outside the studio the day "Larfleeze" was recorded. Jim Krieg Tweet
February 26, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe confirms "Scarred" could be considered part one of a three part finale much like "Flight Club" earlier in the season. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
February 27, 2013: March schedule and loglines of final three episodes. WF Article
February 28, 2013: Scene Animatic for "Prisoner of Sinestro" released. Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
February 28, 2013: Clip and four images for "Scarred" released. WF Article
February 28, 2013: "Larfleeze" writer's board posted by Jim Krieg. Krieg talks about some Star Trek moments in the episode. Jim Krieg Tumblr
March 1, 2013: Rerun schedule for the rest of March. WF Article
March 2, 2013: In "Scarred," one of the easter eggs inserted by Rick Morales in Scar's quarters was a robot that was an Alpha Lantern prototype. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
March 5, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe reveals one of the reasons why the Indigo Tribe did not appear because at the time of writing, very little was known about them. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
March 6, 2013: Two clips and 4 images for "Ranx" released. WF Article
March 6, 2013: Interview with Giancarlo Volpe about the series. WF Article
March 8, 2013: "Scarred" writer's board posted by Jim Krieg. Jim Krieg Tumblr
March 11, 2013: The opening speech by Appa Ali Apsa in "Dark Matter" is a secret message from the producers to the fans. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
March 12, 2013: Interview with Giancarlo Volpe. Comic Vine Interview
March 13, 2013: "Ranx" writer's board posted by Jim Krieg. Jim Krieg Tweet
March 13, 2013: Clip and four images for "Dark Matter" released. WF Article
March 14, 2013: Second clip for "Dark Matter" released. IGN Clip
March 14, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe talks about the show's end and legacy. Big Pull Podcast Episode 26, 7:38-26:00
March 20, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe reveals one season of Green Lantern: The Animated Series cost about $20 million to make. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
March 28, 2013: April rerun schedule. WF Article
April 6, 2013: Jim Krieg posts pic of writer's board for the "Dark Matter" finale. Jim Krieg Tweet
April 11, 2013: Jim Krieg posts pic of writer's board for the "Dark Matter" finale. Ganthet was in the final scene making Razer a Blue Lantern. Jim Krieg Tweet
April 13, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe posts a list of deaths on the show. Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
February 19, 2014: Originally, Kyro from The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure was going to be used but ultimately the character Razer was created instead. Jim Krieg Tweet
March 15, 2014: Giancarlo started working on Green Lantern: The Animated Series on March 15, 2010. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
March 17, 2014: One hour Green Lantern: The Animated Series retrospective with Giancarlo Volpe and Jim Krieg: the circumstances surrounding the show not getting renewed, the potential of Netflix, on keeping a long term arc, a joke Krieg wanted to do was a conversation between Hal and Kilowog about Green Arrow, what would have been in season 2 - Alan Scott, John Stewart in the first half, Kyle Rayner probably in the back half, Volpe had a take on Rayner as a Green Lantern fanboy, do more Sinestro stories, a version of Blackest Night, in broad strokes the first half was Yellow and the second half was Black, the show's body count would come to play in Blackest Night, setting up Razer and Aya - and projects after Green Lantern. Blog of Oa
March 20, 2014: Giancarlo Volpe talks Green Lantern: The Animated Series, JLA Adventures, and other shows he's worked on: always had the idea there would be a robot who turned bad, wanted to adapt Superman Prime ripping Antimonitor's head off, working with Geoff Johns and Bruce Timm, character archetypes for Razer were Wolverine, James Dean and Worf and Data for Aya, did block out some of season 2 on index cards, and casting for JLA Adventures. Panel 2 Panel
April 1, 2014: Giancarlo Volpe confirms there were discussions about the Predator during early stages of design of the Cephalon beast. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
April 13, 2014: Giancarlo Volpe shares an anecdote about the early stages of production on Green Lantern: The Animated Series. Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
April 28, 2014: Giancarlo Volpe confirms several months passed between episode 16 and 17. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
March 24, 2017: Giancarlo Volpe posts a compositional adjustment to CG layout. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
April 6, 2017: Giancarlo Volpe posts old rigging notes for Zilius Zox. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
April 7, 2017: Giancarlo Volpe posts old rigging notes for Kilowog. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
March 31, 2020: Thomas Perkins posts rough concept art of Anti-Monitor. Thomas Perkins Tweet
Season Two and Beyond Plans, Discarded Ideas News
October 17, 2011: At NYCC Panel, Bruce Timm says "Maybe" to appearances by John Stewart, Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner, and Sinestro. He later asserts that Rayner is not currently on the table to appear on the show but everyone else is on the table. Hal Jordan returns to Earth later on in the season. CBM Article
October 21, 2011: Bruce Timm hints if there is a season two and three, two several possible ideas discussed are "Justice League in space" and introducing more DC characters. CBR Article
May 25, 2012: Interview with Giancarlo Volpe reveals he and Jim Krieg planned out four seasons and want to introduce all the Lantern colors and Green Lanterns from Earth. The Nerd Diaries Interview
October 14, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe reveals the staff has a take on Kyle Rayner but adds they need more time to be able to add him to the roster. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
October 26, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe hints there are more stories to tell about Steam Lantern. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
November 24, 2012: There is a planned story about Alan Scott and 'hopefully it will be revealed in a later episode.' Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
January 5, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe states Alan Scott is from the Anti-Matter Universe. Giancarlo Volpe Twitter
January 22, 2013: Jim Krieg posts writer board for "Prisoner of Sinestro" and talks about the episode. There was a different tale conceived under the restraints Sinestro was off-limits due to the live action movie but Bruce Timm advised them to go for Sinestro. The original story might be used for a future episode. Jim Krieg Tumblr
February 2, 2013: Black Hand was talked about being used on the show. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
February 23, 2013: Writer Ernie Altbacker pitched using Lobo for the show. Jim Krieg Tweet
March 16, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe reveals there was preliminary story/writing meetings for a season two before news of the show not being renewed. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
March 21, 2013: Season two concept art for Blue Lantern Razer. Newsarama Article
March 23, 2013: Giancarlo Volpe reveals there was some debate if Hal Jordan met Hawkman or not. It was decided it would saved for a later episode. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
April 8, 2013: Jim Krieg hints in the next season there was 'a little job' for Alan Scott to do. Jim Krieg Tweet
March 17, 2014: One hour Green Lantern: The Animated Series retrospective with Giancarlo Volpe and Jim Krieg: what would have been in season 2 - Alan Scott, John Stewart in the first half, Kyle Rayner probably in the back half, Volpe had a take on Rayner as a Green Lantern fanboy, do more Sinestro stories, a version of Blackest Night, in broad strokes the first half was Yellow and the second half was Black, the show's body count would come to play in Blackest Night. Blog of Oa
March 20, 2014: Giancarlo Volpe talks Green Lantern: The Animated Series, JLA Adventures, and other shows he's worked on: did block out some of season 2 on index cards. Panel 2 Panel
September 28, 2014: Giancarlo Volpe hints Soranik Natu would have very likely appeared had the show continued. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
February 5, 2015: Giancarlo Volpe reveals one of the planned storylines for John Stewart involved Sinestro framing Hal Jordan. While Sinestro was doing devious things in the Green Lantern Corps, he blamed it on Jordan. Jordan would be excommunicated and go on the run as a fugitive. John Stewart was to be assigned to hunt Jordan down. Inevitably, Jordan would clear his name and with Stewart, he would confront Sinestro. Fan Bros vs. Giancarlo Volpe podcast 39:38-40:37
February 9, 2015: Giancarlo Volpe hints planned storylines fugitive Hal Jordan was an 'early event'. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
June 2, 2015: Giancarlo Volpe reveals there was talk of getting Phil LaMarr to reprise the role of John Stewart. Hall of Justice Episode 2, 34:18-34:31
June 23, 2016: Giancarlo Volpe posts an unused work in progress concept design of Arisia. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
February 16, 2020: Jim Krieg reveals originally the premise of "Babel" was going to be used in "Razer's Edge" but Bruce Timm suggesting doing it for an entire episode. Jim Krieg Tweet
August 26, 2020: Thomas Perkins posts rough design idea for Green Lantern Tahvarus. Thomas Perkins Tweet
Cancelled Video Game News
August 14, 2014: Giancarlo Volpe reveals there was a Green Lantern: The Animated Series video game in the works and it would have featured the Controllers. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
August 16, 2014: Jim Krieg notes they were shown the video game in beta and it was going to be a MMORPG. Jim Krieg Tweet
Home Entertainment News
May 7, 2012: Green Lantern: The Animated Series - Season One, Part One: Rise of the Red Lanterns will release on August 28, 2012 with an MSRP of $19.97. It is two discs and includes episodes 1 to 13 and a digital comic. WF Article
May 15, 2012: Complete press release for the season one, part one DVD set has been posted. It will include a four page preview of the Green Lantern: The Animated Series comic. WF Article
July 3, 2012: Back Cover of Season 1, Part 1 posted. WF Article
September 27, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe posts the Season 1 Part 1 DVD Cover Lighting Key, drawn and painted by Jeff Palm. Giancarlo Volpe Tumblr
March 13, 2013: Season One, Part Two: Manhunter Menace DVD set will release on June 25th, 2013 for $19.97 and collects Episodes 14-26. WF Article
May 13, 2013: Updated package art for front and back cover of Manhunter Menace Season One Part Two DVD set. WF Article
June 20, 2013: Menu System and Disc Art for Season One, Part Two: Manhunter Menace DVD set. WF Article
June 24, 2013: Green Lantern: The Animated Series Volume Two Soundtrack features 37 tracks from season two and will release on July 2, 2013 at 12 pm in physical format at both www.lalalandrecords.com and other soundtrack boutiques and in digital download. The CD is limited to 1500 units. WF Article
March 4, 2014: Giancarlo Volpe confirms there will be a Complete Series release on Blu-Ray. Giancarlo Volpe Tweet
March 6, 2014: The Green Lantern: The Animated Series Complete Series Blu-Ray will release on March 18. WF Article
Soundtrack and Score News
November 24, 2011: Interview with Frederik Wiedmann, music composer. WF Interview
July 4, 2012: The original score soundtrack will be 70 minutes, will be available from La-La Land Records websites and specialty outlets on August 4th, and will be available on Amazon on August 21st. Front cover art released. WF Article
August 17, 2012: Interview with Frederik Wiedmann about "Green Lantern: The Animated Series - Original Score" release. WF Article
June 14, 2013: A second soundtrack is in the works from La-La Land Records to release later this year. WF Article
July 1, 2013: Composer Frederik Wiedmann comments on Green Lantern: The Animated Series Volume Two Soundtrack. WF Article
July 9, 2013: Frederik Wiedmann talks about creating the score. Film Music Magazine article
Comic News
August 15, 2011: An all-new comic series based on the series is set to launch on November 30, 2011 with Issue 0. The series will explore the background of the characters featured in the forthcoming animated series. Art Baltazar and Franco will write and Dario Brizuela wil provide art. Cover and synopsis included. WF Article
September 2, 2011: Interview with Dario Brizuela. Brizuela confirms he is the regular artist on the series. WF Article
November 10, 2011: Additional issues of the Green Lantern: The Animated Series will release in coordination with DC Nation's launch. The colorist for the comic is Gabe Eltaeb. DC The Source blog entry
November 29, 2011: Cover and 4 page preview of Issue #0 released. The Source Blog Entry
December 1, 2011: Interview with Art Baltazar, co-writer of comic. WF Interview
December 1, 2011: Interview with Franco, co-writer of comic. WF Interview
December 23, 2012: Giancarlo Volpe confirms the show and tie-in comic were meant to be canon with each other but WB never got the scripts to review so a lot from the comic contradicts canon material in the show. Volpe Tweet
Merchandise News
July 12, 2011: Warner Bros.' San Diego Comic Con promotional tote bag reveals new character who appears alongside Hal Jordan, Kilowog, and Aya. CBR Article
July 18, 2011: Official limited edition Hal Jordan maquette is sculpted by Paul Harding, measures approximately 12.3" high x 6.4" wide x 5.5" deep, the cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a 4-color box, and goes on sale on sale March 7, 2012 for $125. WF Article
October 14, 2011: First look at Saint Walker from toy tie-in. Kotaku Article (2:04) and AFI Gallery
October 17, 2011: Paul Harding, digital sculptor, posts turn arounds of Saint Walker toy. Paul Harding Studios Blog Entry
March 12, 2012: The Saint Walker Statue, sculpted by Paul Harding will release on July 25th for $124.95. It measures approximately 10.5" high x 6.5" wide x 5" deep, is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, and is packaged in a 4-color box. WF Article