Wednesday, July 3, 2013

DC Universe Animated Original Movies Part Eight

DC Universe Animated Original Movies Part Eight


Superman vs. The Elite

An animated superhero film based on "What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way?," the story published in the comic book Action Comics #775 (March 2001). The movie was adapted and written by Joe Kelly, who wrote the comic it was based on, and is directed by Michael Chang. It was released on June 12, 2012. It is the 14th film in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies line. The Man of Steel finds himself outshone by a new team of ruthless superheroes who hold his idealism in contempt.


Cast:
George Newbern – Clark Kent / Kal-El / Superman
Pauley Perrette – Lois Lane
Robin Atkin Downes – Manchester Black
Dee Bradley Baker – Atomic Skull/Joseph Martin
Ogie Banks – Terrence Baxter
Catero Colbert – Nathan Jones / Coldcast
Grey DeLisle – Young Manchester Black
Melissa Disney – Menagerie
Paul Eiding – Pa Kent
Troy Evans – Pundit
Jennifer Hale – Kid Playing Superman
David Kaufman – Jimmy Olsen
Andrew Kishino – The Hat
Pamela Kosh – Abigail[3]
Jeff LaPensee – Falling Man
Marcella Lentz-Pope – Vera Black
Dave B. Mitchell – Shocktrooper
Sumalee Montano – Newscaster
Laraine Newman – Newscaster #3
Nolan North – Pokolistani Ambassador
Henry Simmons – Efrain Baxter
Stephen Stanton – Bialyian Ambassador, Cartoon Superman, Drunk Father
Tara Strong – Young Vera Black
Fred Tatasciore – Perry White
Bruce Timm – MI-5 Agent
Julie Wittner – Cowering Woman
Rick Zieff – Desiccated Man

Released Date: June 12, 2012

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Superman: Unbound 

A 2013 animation superhero film, an adaptation of the 2008 comic book story arc "Superman: Brainiac" by Geoff Johns. It was directed by James Tucker and scripted by Bob Goodman. It is the 16th film in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series. The film's sneak preview was included with Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Injustice: Gods Among Us. Superman and Supergirl take on the cybernetic Brainiac, who boasts that he possesses "the knowledge and strength of 10,000 worlds."


Cast:
Matt Bomer - Superman/Clark Kent
John Noble - Brainiac
Stana Katic - Lois Lane
Molly Quinn - Supergirl/Kara Zor-El
Alexander Gould - Jimmy Olsen
Frances Conroy - Martha Kent
Wade Williams - Perry White
Diedrich Bader - Steve Lombard
Stephen Root - Zor-El
Jason Beghe - Terrorist Leader
Ian James Corlett - Kryptonian #1
Melissa Disney - Thara Ak-Var
Sirena Irwin - Alura
Will Yun Lee - Parasoldier Leader
Andrea Romano - News Anchor #2, Superman's Ship
Michael-Leon Wooley - Ron Troupe
Note: Jonathan Kent and Cat Grant appear in non-speaking roles.

Released Date: May 7, 2013


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