To accompany the release of their directtodvd film justice league. Sep 18, 2014 one of the bigger offerings from the animated dcu in 2015 will be justice league. The designs from the original animated movie of legendary animator bruce timm are brought to life as articulated figures ready for action. Justice league gods and monsters is an awesome bad guys gone good movie. Youve already known the result superheroes will always win the game in the end, but you are still interested in the process what will happen to. Steve trevor was assigned to serve as a liaison between the. This time around, supes is the son of general zod, wonderwoman belongs to a family of galactic warlords and batman is infected with a virus giving him vampiretraits including an insatiable bloodlust. For more than a decade, the series which falls under the banner of dc universe animated original movies has been responsible for a wealth of comic book films featuring the likes of batman, superman. A few weeks after, dc came back and said theyd like to do a comic book spinoff of it. The result is the best dc animated film since new frontier.
It is not based on the comic of a similar name, but features an original story by bruce timm of dc animated universe fame. In an alternate universe, very different versions of dc s trinity superman, batman and wonder woman, who operate outside of the law, are framed for murders of prominent scientist and the government decides to take them out. This is much more indepth than what we are typically offered, and this is a great project to give such special. Infinite possibilities is a 20minute piece featuring several dc executives discussing the elseworlds stories that inspired gods and monsters, and also offering thoughts on how this movie shakes things up a bit.
The animated series creative team members bruce timm and alan burnett, and mixing them with modernday dc animation director, sam liu supermanbatman. Gods and monsters, dc entertainment and warner bros. The following films are standalone, and do not share continuity with each other or other films. The dc universe animated original movies are directtovideo film projects being created by. Gods and monsters chronicles has been released by machinima justice league. Hopefully this wont be bruce timms final dc animated feature, because gods and monsters is one of the best things hes done in years. Dc has revealed that theyll be publishing a comic book prequel to their upcoming animated movie justice league. Dc animated movie universe timeline new 52 dcau cinema. Dc animated movie universe timeline new 52 dcau cinema hub. In kryptons final moments, jorel and lara lorvan rushed to an incubation pod, in hopes of giving their genetic material so that the legacy of the kryptonians could. Every preparation has been made, and the last remaining task is to fertilize one of his wifes eggs with his own dna to ensure the creation of their son kalel. Its my favourite jl animated movie and its the reason why i begin to like barry allen. Animation and dc entertainment and distributed by warner home video.
The films are part of the dc universe animated original movies line, based on the comic books published by dc comics, and feature plot elements inspired by the new 52. The animated series, complete with the original voice actors and art style. A list of characters from the animated movie justice league. Earlier today, dc all access revealed their top ten moments from dcs lengthy slate of animated movies. May 19, 2018 the dc animated movie universe has produced 32 popular films over 11 years. Thats where the dc animated universe dcau comes in. Bruce timm, who gave us the amazing dc animations from batman tas all the way through justice league unlimited, is back and giving an all new spin on the main dc trinity. It features an alternate universe version of the dc comics superhero team the justice league. What is the right order to watch the entire dc animated. Theres been a disturbing trend with the dc animated films lately. Gods and monsters is a very worthy addition to dcs animated movie lineup. She is armed with a sword and the lasso of truth, a lariat that compels men to speak only the truth.
Based on comic book 55 batman character 42 psychotronic film 34 bruce wayne character 32 hand to hand combat 31 martial arts 31 action hero 26 alfred pennyworth character 25 character name in title 25 supervillain 25 opening action scene 24 superheroine 24 gotham city 23 secret identity 23. Wonder woman dc animated film universe heroes wiki. Like the movie, chronicles will be produced by dc animation legend bruce timm and coproduced by alan burnett, who worked on batman. Ranking every dc animated movie from the past 10 years. After years of stellar animated films from dc they have been slipping up lately. The next dc animated adventure is bruce timms justice league. Gods and monsters is a 2015 directtovideo animated superhero film, part of the dc universe animated original movies series. The animated series, batman beyond, directed by sam liu batman. Still to this day, they have won over the hearts of audiences at home with their great use of beautiful animation, voice talents that have become iconic, and stories both original. While movies like aquaman, wonder woman, and the dark knight dominate the box office, over the last twentyfive years there has been a multitude of animated films both long and short based in the dc multiverse.
Doomsday the films followed various corners of the dc comics universe, bringing origin stories and fan favorite comic. In this universe, general zod is kalels biological father, batman is a vampire and wonder woman is the granddaughter of the allfather from new genesis. I had to get this after watching the animated movie. The dc universe animated original movies also known as dc universe original movies or dc universe movies are directtovideo film projects being created by warner premiere, warner bros. A staple on the dc animated movies blurays, the vault selections on gods and monsters includes an episode of legion of super heroes and an episode of superman. After they leave, superman tells batman that its time they stay out of politics and start focusing on the wellbeing of the common people. Crisis on two earths, resulting in one of the best dcau movies to come along in years. Diana prince, also known as wonder woman, is the overall tritagonist in the dc animated movie universe. So is this universe the part of the dc multiverse rebirth, new 52 or otherwise. Gods and monsters is the one that veers away from the design and.
The animated film reimagines superman, batman and wonder woman as. Dcs giving its fans an extra helping of justice league next year. Year one, allstar superman, and featuring comic book industry icon bruce timm as a. Thats after he helped save the world from the crime syndicate. She left paradise island and found herself in washington d. It looks like the best justice league movie since crisis on two. Gods and monsters trailer before getting the goods on a couple of other gods and. Gods and monsters chronicles is a companion series to the upcoming straight to bluraydvd feature length animated movie justice league. Jun 08, 2015 when we first pitched the idea of gods and monsters to dc and home video, both liked it very much. For more than a decade, the series which falls under the banner of dc universe animated original movies has been responsible for a wealth of comic book films featuring the likes of batman, superman, and wonder woman, amongst others. Gods and monsters is a mustsee for any dc fan the launchpad to a rich and fun alternate version of the dc universe. In an alternate universe, very different versions of dcs trinity superman, batman and wonder woman, who operate outside of the law, are framed for murders of prominent scientist and the government decides to take them out.
Ive watched all the dc animated movies below and this is the chronological order that i would say their timeline follows based on references in the films to previous events or the absencepresence of characters. Teen titans the debut trailer for justice league vs. The dc animated movie universe dcamu is an american media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films, produced by warner bros. However, wed suggest starting with our most recentjustice league. I was watching the movie, i was so worried about their safety when bats plan had been stolen by those supervillains. Gods and monsters sure is different from all the other animated dc universe features. An elseworlds film directed by bruce timm, where superman is the son of zod, batman is. Thus, everything below it drops a spot and it boots throne of atlantis off the. Ranking justice league animated movies from worst to best.
Every dc animated universe movie officially ranked cbr. Gods and monsters presents an alternate look at the justice league. The justice leagues a lot darker in bruce timms new dc. Aug 03, 2015 hopefully this wont be bruce timms final dc animated feature, because gods and monsters is one of the best things hes done in years. What is the best order to watch the dc universe animated. Gods and monsters, a new fulllength movie set in an alternate dc universe.
Each figure comes with multiple accessories and base. With a little luck, he just might be the one in charge of the upcoming killing joke movie, making it a grand farewell to batman. You think that would be obvious with a title like gods and monsters but you still see people questioning why some properties dont just churn out kiddy stuff all the time. Calculated risk is a 24minute makingof segment in which the filmmakers talk about their approach to writing, directing, and animating such a. Gods and monsters was important because this is the strongest a dc animated film has been in awhile.
Gods and monsters transports to an alternate version of the dc comics universe, in which we meet very different versions of the dc trinity. Krypton is dying, and jorel is planning to send all the knowledge of his planet offworld in a rocket capsule. While his art style makes a return compared to other recent dc animation, the movie is essentially an elseworlds tale in this alternate universe, the justice league is. When we first pitched the idea of gods and monsters to dc and home video, both liked it very much. And with the announcement of the animated adaptation of the batman story, the killing joke written by alan moore and drawn by brian bolland, i hope dc will not only adapt more of their greater stories. Gods and monsters i have ranked that one at number 4 on this top ten list. In fact, we wouldnt be surprised if it prompts many of you to spend the weekend rewatching some of our animated adventures. Gods and monsters is a 2015 movie of the dc universe animated original movies line.
A wiki for the animated universe shared between the dc films from 2014 onwards. This is the first project from the newlycreated warner bros. Gods and monsters posits yet another alternatetimeline for the justiceleagues three heaviesthitters. It was released as a download on july 21, 2015, and released on dvd and bluray on july 28, 2015. Nov 24, 2017 ranking justice league animated movies from worst to best. One of the bigger offerings from the animated dcu in 2015 will be justice league. Gods and monsters panel at san diego comiccon, timm announced that an. Gods and monsters chronicles, which will air in spring 2015. Legendary artist, producer and animator bruce timm returns to the world of dc animated films with justice league. Gods and monsters and is set to be released on tuesday, june 8, 2015. The dc animated movie universe has produced 32 popular films over 11 years. Like harley quinn, also timms creation, maybe gods and monsters will jump from animated movie to comic book, allowing for various artists and writers to.
Editing 425 articles since the wikis creation on april 17, 2015. Superman is no longer kalel but is rather hernan guerra, biological son of lara lorvan and. Gods and monsters has the distinction of bringing back some of dc animations greatest storytellers batman. Gods and monsters a film that is not based on the 2001 comic storyline of the same name, but is an original jl film narrative written by alan burnett batman. The series will air weeks before gods and monsters is released on home media. Earlier today, dc all access revealed their top ten moments from dc s lengthy slate of animated movies. Gods and monsters 2015 in an alternate universe, very different versions of dcs trinity superman, batman, and wonder woman, who operate outside of the law, are framed for the murder of prominent scientists, and the government decides to take them out. Gods and monsters trailer teases a darker dc universe apr 6, 2015. These more recent movie projects have also included many of the voice actors who worked on previous dc animated series and films. While his art style makes a return compared to other recent dc animation, the movie is essentially an elseworlds tale. Any fan of alternate universe stories would do well to pick this film up. It sports a wellearned pg rating, has familiar superheroes who dont resemble themselves, and is an allaround darker, grittier affair. An elseworlds film directed by bruce timm, where superman is the son of zod, batman is a vampiric kirk langstrom, and wonder. The animated series creator bruce timm and batman beyond cocreator alan burnett return to the world of dc animation with justice league.
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