Warner Home Video, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation are set to release the PG-13 original movie "Superman Doomsday", September 18, 2007.Utilizing a more 'provocative' story line, "Superman Doomsday" features the voices of Adam "Independence Day" Baldwin as 'Superman', Anne "Men In Trees" Heche as 'Lois Lane' and James "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" Marsters as 'Lex Luthor'.
Produced by Bruce Timm ("Justice League Unlimited", "Batman: The Animated Series") and written by Duane Capizzi ("The Batman", "The Batman vs. Dracula"), "Superman Doomsday" is based on DC Comics’ "The Death of Superman".
The story focuses on intergalactic killer 'Doomsday' and Superman meeting head on, with Supes throwing one last punch, then collapsing after making the ultimate sacrifice to save 'Metropolis' and his loved ones.
"Superman Doomsday" will be available exclusively on DVD with collectable packaging as well as over 70 minutes of DVD extras including:The Clash of the Juggernauts
What happens when millions of fans are suddenly subjected to the death of their favorite character? Going on record about the "Death of Superman" will be Paul Levitz and other DC staff. News clippings, reports and first-hand archival testimony from fans will be pieced together in a retrospective. The featurette will also include a closer look at the 'dark Superman' appearing in "The Return of Superman" graphic novel.
The Artists Playground...From Art to Sound Design in Superman Doomsday
Producer Bruce Timm and his creative team of writers, animators and designers take a journey of character evolution, in a doc following early character concept drawings, final character art, stages of modeling, storyboards, animatics, layering of colors, voice talent and final animation.
Justice League: The New Frontier
A sneak peek at the next DC Universe Original Movie
Defeat Doomsday: Battle Challenge
Fight as Superman to defeat Doomsday in a 'dexterity challenge' which lets users relive the battle with gameplay inter-cut with footage from the movie.
"With an authentic animation look and feel, and a more emotional as well as action-packed storyline, "Superman Doomsday" will certainly appeal to adult comic book fans and older kids", said Dorinda Marticorena, WHV Vice President, Kids and Sports Marketing.
"Superman Doomsday" is the first "DC Universe" original animated movie. Other DC properties with animated films in development include "Justice League", "Teen Titans", "Green Lantern", "Flash" and "Wonder Woman".
According to Warners, the combined "Superman" films have generated over $1 billion in worldwide box office, over 35 'Superman' titles on video and DVD, 'Superman' comic books in over 40 countries and 400 licensing partners worldwide.
