JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MONSTERS CHRONICLES Animated Miniseries Coming from Bruce Timm
Warner Bros. and Machinima are collaborating on a new DC Comics animated miniseries called Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles. It will be developed by animation producers Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett, who both worked on Batman: The Animated Series and several other DC animated series and movies.
The series is based on an original animated film that Timm is also an executive producer on called Justice League: Gods and Monsters. That movie will be released by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment later in 2015. The Chronicles series will focus on alternate versions of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. The press release we received offers the following description:
Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles explores a newly conceived reality in the DC Universe where Justice League members Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are much darker versions of the Super Heroes that people think they know. The episodes are expected to debut on Machinima in spring 2015, weeks before the launch of the film.
This has the potential to be something really freakin' cool, and I'm intrigued to see how it turns out. Here is some more information and quotes from the talent involved from the press release provided.
“Ever since we announced the Warner Bros. strategic investment, we have been looking for a new and exciting way to tap into the company’s unmatched content. With 'Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles," Machinima will be the very first place fans can experience a new vision for DC Comics’ beloved Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman characters. In addition, we have built a first-of-its-kind package for brands to engage with these characters to reach Machinima's elusive audience,” said Chad Gutstein, Machinma’s CEO.
"Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles" marks the first project from Warner Bros.’ newly formed digital content production unit, headed up by Sam Register, President, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Digital Series.
Sam Register said: “We couldn’t be happier to be announcing our first new digital series today, and we’re even more excited that it’s a collaboration with such accomplished storytellers as Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett, who have been responsible for some of the most innovative and creative DC Universe projects. We can’t wait for fans to have a chance to see the world they have created when 'Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles' debuts on Machinima next year.”
“We are committed to delivering DC Entertainment’s extensive line-up of world-class characters and stories to audiences across all platforms and formats,” stated DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson. “'Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles' is an exciting opportunity to bring alternate versions of DC Comics’ iconic Justice League characters to Machinima, and we look forward to bringing this new animated shortform series to life with our partners across Warner Bros.”
"Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles" explores a newly conceived reality in the DC Universe where Justice League members Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are much darker versions of the Super Heroes that people think they know. The episodes are expected to debut on Machinima in spring 2015, weeks before the launch of the film.