BATMAN VS. ROBIN Cover Art and More Details Revealed
Following the trailer for Batman Vs. Robin, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment have released the cover art for the animated film along with some additional details. The reaction from fans regarding this movie have been mixed, especially since a lot of people didn't seem very happy with the last movie, Son of Batman. I think it will offer some fun entertainment regardless.
The movie is being directed by Jay Oliva (Batman: Assault on Arkham) from a script written by J.M. DeMatteis. Here's a new synopsis for the film that offers some additional story details:
The shadows of Gotham City are no place for a child but Damian Wayne is no ordinary child. Now bearing the mantle of Robin, he blazes a headstrong and sometimes reckless trail alongside his father, Batman. While investigating a crime scene, Robin encounters a mysterious figure, Talon, who leads him on a life-altering course through the depths of Gotham’s secret society, known as The Court of Owls. It’s a dangerous journey that will force Batman and Robin to face their most dangerous adversary, each other! The film is based on the #1 best-selling graphic novel, “Batman: The Court of Owls.”
Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President said this in a statement:
“Batman vs. Robin has all the elements of a memorable film – powerful villains, treacherous plot twists and tensions amongst allies. Showcasing a fantastic voice cast, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is proud to release Batman vs. Robin as the next DC Universe Original Movie.”
The voice cast for the film features Jason O'Mara (Sons of Liberty) returning as Batman; Stuart Allen (Bad Teacher) as Robin; Sean Maher (Arrow) coming back as Nightwing; David McCallum (NCIS) as Alfred; Jeremy Sisto (Six Feet Under) as Talon; voice actor Grey Griffin as a mysterious character known only as Samantha; Al Yankovic as The Dollmaker; Robin Atkin Downes (Superman vs. The Elite) as Grandmaster; Peter Onorati as a character named Draco; and last but not least, Kevin Conroy will cameo as Thomas Wayne.
The Batman vs. Robin Blu-ray and Blu-ray Deluxe Edition contain the following special features:
- Gotham’s City Secret: The Mythic Court of Owls – The Court of Owls is the secret society that directly connects the past of Gotham to the current city. Are they silent guardians that are the noble benefactors or are they the malevolent force that manipulates a city toward their grand design?
- Talons of the Owl – If the Owls are the masterminds, their instruments of destruction are their assassins. Appropriately called The Talons, these warriors are designed to carry out the will of the Owls.
- Batman vs. Robin Audio Commentary
- A Sneak Peak at Justice League: Gods & Monsters – An advance look at the next DC Universe Original Movie with the creators and cast.
- Bonus cartoons from the DC Comics Vault
The Batman vs. Robin DVD contains the following special features:
- A Sneak Peak at Justice League: Gods & Monsters – An advance look at the next DC Universe Original Movie with the creators.
The movie will be released on April 14th and will be available on Blu-ray Deluxe Edition, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital HD. The Blu-ray Deluxe Edition will include the Blu-ray Combo Pack, along with a Batman figurine in a gift set.