Justice League: New Frontier

[Raph's Girl]

http://www.buddytv.com/articles/how-i-met-your-mother/how-i-met-your-mother-actor-le-8010.aspx

Thanks to his convincing portrayal of womanizer Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother, Neil Patrick Harris has once again established himself as one of the biggest celebrities in the television industry. However, his success on the show has not hindered him from pursuing other notable projects, one of which is the upcoming animated film, Justice League: The New Frontier.

Although fans of the How I Met Your Mother star will not be able to see him acting on screen, they will be able to hear him as Barry Allen- aka The Flash- in the film. For those who are unfamiliar with Harris’ character, Barry Allen is actually the second Flash in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in October 1956 and has since then been incarnated in several other media.

Justice League: The New Frontier is an adaptation of Darwyn Cooke’s award-winning six-issue graphic novel, DC: The New Frontier. The story is set in the 1950’s and serves as a bridge between the Golden and Silver Ages of Comics in the DC Universe. The film will center on Neil Patrick Harris’ Flash, Martian Manhunter and Hal Jordan/ Green Lantern.

David Boreanaz (Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bones) is set to voice Green Lantern. Other characters that will appear on the film adaptation are Superman (Kyle Maclachlan), Wonder Woman (Lucy Lawless), Carol Ferris (Brooke Shields), King Faraday (Phil Morris), Batman, Aquaman and Dick Grayson.

The film adaptation is written by Stan Berkowitz, and will be released alongside two other features, Superman: Doomsday and Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, on January 28, 2008.

Raph's Girl note: I wonder if David Boreanaz and Neil Patrick Harris will reprise their roles as Barry Allen and Hal Jordon in The Batman??

[Dr. Doom]

-=Whines=- Baaaarryyy Aaaalleeeeen? Awwwwwwwwwwwwwhhhh!!!

[Raph's Girl]

-=Whines=- Baaaarryyy Aaaalleeeeen? Awwwwwwwwwwwwwhhhh!!!

Yea.. Barry and Hal seem to be the in thing at the moment. They're being used in this film and they're in the next season of The Batman.

[Jester]

The big question is...who will voice Batman? I'm rooting for Kevin Conroy...he's the best.

[gobo]

Cuz Kevins have to stick together, right? :D

[Spawn Guy]

Pretty sure Conoroy was already confirmed...

[Brodie]

It's Barry and Hal because its NEW FRONTIER. It's a comic that happened recently that was uber stylized, and dealt with like origin stuff. And where the JLA came from as a whole. And its in the 50's. So hence: Barry and Hal.

It's not because they're the "in" thing.

[Spawn Guy]

Anything out there about Taskforce X, The Challengers or the Suicide Squad showing up in this thing?

[Raph's Girl]

Anything out there about Taskforce X, The Challengers or the Suicide Squad showing up in this thing?

Im sure they will. Seems to indicate that all the characters from the comic series will be in the movie.

[Jester]

Cuz Kevins have to stick together, right? :D
Maybe....he's also one of my VA idols.

[Spike Spiegel]

I hope to God that Kevin Conroy is the voice of Batman. I grew up on the animated series, I even imagine hearing his voice when I read the comics. He simply defines the character for me. Him and Michael Keaton and Christian Bale are the best Batmen.

[Spawn Guy]

Bale is the best Bruce Wayne maybe...

Ron Pearlman kicks ass as Batman.

[Time Mistress]

I hope to God that Kevin Conroy is the voice of Batman. I grew up on the animated series, I even imagine hearing his voice when I read the comics.

Same here! And here's hoping Tim Daly is Superman as well.

[Raph's Girl]

Read the article. Kyle Maclachlan is the voice of Superman in this one. Mostly cuz the story has nothing to do with Superman TAS.

Also those wondering about Batman. Steven Blum (Wolverine in the Upcoming Wolverine and The X-Men series, but known more as the voice of TOM the robot host of Toonami) has been cast as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Steve Staley (Electro in the upcoming Spectacular Spider-man series) has been cast as Robin/Dick Greyson

[Dr. Doom]

-=Squeals=- Steve Blum is my favoritest VA ever. :3

[Spike Spiegel]

Wasn't Steve Blum also the voice of Roger Smith on the Big O?????

:o :o :o :o

If he's who I think he is, I'm just as happy as I would be if it was Conroy!

:edit:

Wow, after checking Wikipedia I see that he is who I think he is. What a great choice for the voice of Batman!!

[Spawn Guy]

Wonder how he'll do it. Hopefully not like his Wolverine. Not because it's bad, that's actually who replaced Mark Hamil's version in my brain for reading.

Bruce Wayne is going to be smooth as ice though.

And it's Grayson RG.

[Dr. Doom]

I still hear Cal Dodd. :\

[Raven]

Newsarama just posted a first look of the film

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=121938

[Spawn Guy]

Those kind of responces are really why everyone should stay the hell away from anything on Newsarama that isn't actually news. I don't know why I just read the whole responce thing, I really don't think I hate myself that much.

[Raven]

Those kind of responces are really why everyone should stay the hell away from anything on Newsarama that isn't actually news. I don't know why I just read the whole responce thing, I really don't think I hate myself that much.


Yeah its best to ignore the responces on there, they seem to hate every thing that pops on there.

[Dr. Doom]

I'm suprised that it seems to have the same familiar DCU art style. That being the case, ti may be kinda strange hearing different voices coming out of everyone. (Not that it isn't by default, really)

[ZariusTwo]

Sounds like a fair timeslot, just six minutes under Mask of the Phantasm, the only theatrical DCAU movie.

[Jester]

Wait...this isn't DtD, it's actually a theatrical release...whaere have I been.

On another note, anyone have a good sample of Blume? Hearing Toonami Tom as Batman has me conserned.

[Dr. Doom]

I'd look to Steve Blum as Vincent Valentine in Advent Children or Dirge of Cerberus for reference.

[Time Mistress]

Read the article. Kyle Maclachlan is the voice of Superman in this one. Mostly cuz the story has nothing to do with Superman TAS.

Whoops! Missed that somehow. Thanks. But I still don't see why that have to recast everybody from the ground up if they embody the character so well already.

Also those wondering about Batman. Steven Blum (Wolverine in the Upcoming Wolverine and The X-Men series, but known more as the voice of TOM the robot host of Toonami) has been cast as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Steve Staley (Electro in the upcoming Spectacular Spider-man series) has been cast as Robin/Dick Greyson

No one will beat Conroy as Batman in my eyes. "Wolverine" as Batman should be interesting though. I'm quite looking forward to David B. and Lucy Lawless as Lantern and Wonder Woman. Does anyone know if Green Arrow is going to be in New Frontier? The article didn't mention him. I know he was in the comics version, but I also know a lot of stuff got cut out for time in the animated version's script.

Looking forward to getting this on DVD.

[Spawn Guy]

He might not make it. Other than flying the arrow plane he dosen't do much. Batman dosen't either, but he's go the mystery angle and he's Batman so he can pull it off. That and he kinda helps J'onn start putting the peices together. And the "All I need is a box of matches line" is gold.

[Raph's Girl]

First image is up!!

This screen shot looks very identical to an image in the 2nd book in the 6 part series (the movie is all of em combined) Wonder Woman is in China.

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/07/21/arts/comic600.jpg

There are several differences between that image and the book. Mostly the differences in the outfits and Wonder Woman's hair.

This image is from the comic:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/Dierna/WWNF.jpg

[Spawn Guy]

You're a couple of posts behind Raven.

[Raph's Girl]

Whoops...ah well..sorry about that.. my image is from a different place anyways (The new york times)...and I was really just comparing it to the original. :P

[Spitfire]

Love how the girl who has the gun is behind someone and it's hard to catch*If that's a gun at all* and the girl with the sword is gone.

Ah remember the days when cartoons had guns? And people like fired them, and they used bullets and not laser beams? And when people got shot with them or got beat up to bad they'd spit up blood? Ah the good old days.

[Spawn Guy]

No. Bullets, yes. Blood, no.

[gobo]

Really... I had to wonder what 'toons you were referring to as well. :lol: I recall primetime animation like Beavis & Butt-Head and The Simpsons showing blood, but not kids shows. As for guns and bullets, Looney Tunes has that covered. Coughing up blood... no clue. Refresh my memory, please.

[Spike Spiegel]

Well, that version of Wonder Woman is certainly more curvy-looking:P :P ...

[Spawn Guy]

"Think clean thoughts chum."

[Spike Spiegel]

Haha, where is that from?

"Think clean thoughts chum."

Anyway, I just always liked that about the comic series in general. Too often I see WW drawn as a skinny waif with tennis balls in her shirt, and the art style of New Frontier is very refreshing to me. I like the retro-ness of it.

:edit: Sorry about the double post...

[Spawn Guy]

Alan Moore's "For The Man Who Has Everything". It's a Superman Annual Story. It guest stared Batman, Wonder Woman and Robin. You can kind if see where that's going.

[Spike Spiegel]

I read the comic a long time ago in "The Best Superman Stories Ever Told" and saw the JLU episode (I own seasons 1 & 2 on DVD:P :P :P ).

I just didn't recognize the quote, I'll have to find the comic and read it again.

[Raph's Girl]

Check it out! A Behind the scenes sneak peak of New Frontier! Wowsers! This movie is gonna rock! :o

http://www.comics2film.com/index.php?a=story&b=28478

[Spike Spiegel]

Eh...that video says, "Jeremy Sisto as Batman" ??

So is Steve Blum not doing it after all...??

[Raph's Girl]

So is Steve Blum not doing it after all...??

Nope... It's Jeremy Sisto now. Guess Steve Blum being Bats was just a rumour. :ohwell:

[Leonardo Leads]

I was lucky enough to catch the screening of Superman: Doomsday at Comic Con

Bruce Timm and Co., also did a Q&A, and then showed the trailer for this (the one that is now on YouTube), and it definitely looks amazing.

[Spike Spiegel]

Nope... It's Jeremy Sisto now. Guess Steve Blum being Bats was just a rumour. :ohwell:

Oh well. I just hope he does a good job.

[Raph's Girl]

New pics are up:

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0708/29/frontier1.jpg

*sings* Flash... ahaaaa
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0708/29/frontier2.jpg
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0708/29/frontier3.jpg
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0708/29/frontier6.jpg

This one is Superman confronting Wonder Woman in Asia (see the previous image of WW I posted):
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0708/29/frontier4.jpg

[Zog the Equalizer]

Anyone seen what Batman is gonna look look like yet?

[Raph's Girl]

Anyone seen what Batman is gonna look look like yet?

So far it seems that the looks are direct from the comic series. There's no image of Batman in the movie but here's what Batman and Robin looked like in the comic:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/Dierna/Batmanfrontier.jpg

[Serp]

Anyone seen what Batman is gonna look look like yet?


This is the best that I could do for you my good man.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b199/Edgar_Thomas_/NFTBatman.jpg

[Raph's Girl]

IESB.net has a nearly 11 min behind the scenes look of JL: New Frontier. I gotta say WOW! This made me want to see the movie even more!
http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_xevidmegafx&Itemid=139&func=detail&id=1461

[gobo]

Has there been any news yet on when this movie will be available for rental? ... I mean, "for purchase". :embarass:

[Jester]

My big question is how long is it? 75 minutes? Why do "feature length" animated movies have to be barely over an hour long. The animated Batman movies (Mask of the Phantasm, Sub Zero, and Return of the Joker, I don't own Mystery of the Batwoman.) are all just over 70 minutes. The Ultimate Avengers filmsare about 75 min. The longest is Iron Man at 83. Why cant a superhero animated movie be an hour and a half, or even god forbid 2 hours? I know I'd still watch it.

[ZariusTwo]

MOTP and ROTJ are still considered the greatest Batman movies of all time, so it says something that time isnt very important.

[Raph's Girl]

Has there been any news yet on when this movie will be available for rental? ... I mean, "for purchase". :embarass:

Probably around Feb 1st. It doesn't come out in stores till Jan 28th.

[Jester]

MOTP and ROTJ are still considered the greatest Batman movies of all time, so it says something that time isnt very important.
True, they were great in the time allowed. But Superman: Doomsday seemed rushed.

[gobo]

^Seconded.

[Raph's Girl]

Here's the cast list (so far) for the film:

Neil Patrick Harris - The Flash-Barry Allen
David Boreanaz - Green Lantern-Hal Jordan
Brooke Shields - Carol Ferris
John Heard - Ace Morgan
Miguel Ferrer - Martian Manhunter/John Jones
Jeremy Sisto - Batman
Phil Morris - Faraday
Kyra Sedgwick - Lois Lane
Kyle MacLachlan - Superman
Lucy Lawless - Wonder Woman

Now...why couldn't they cast Phil Morris as Martian Manhunter since he plays him in Smallville?? :D

Miguel Ferrer was in the live action JL film from 97 where he was the lead villian, Weather Man.

In the behind the scenes stuff it seems Lucy Lawless really enjoyed her time as WW.

[Raph's Girl]

Warner Home Video has announced a Feb. 26 release for Justice League: The New Frontier.

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0711/14/index.htm

Further info I found:
Justice League: The New Frontier will be released on DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc in the United States on February 26, 2008. It will contain both widescreen and full screen aspect ratios.

[Raph's Girl]

Just a heads up. Altho this film won't be released on DVD till Feb 26th it's been leaked a tad bit early!! The leak has some parts that are in B&W (which Im assuming is a bit of a flub) but MAN is it awesome!!! It gets a tad political in some parts but it's REALLY good.

Something the cast lists haven't said are:
James Arnold Taylor (TMNT's Leonardo) voices Capt Cold
Keith David (Goliath) voices the main um villian, the centre/dinosaur island

The end has some cameos one wouldn't expect, Lex Luthor (no speaking scene), JFK, The Teen Titans!, and a montage of villians and the adventures of the JLA.

It's a really good film. Definatly the best of animated films DC has put out the last year. It follows along quite well with the book series, with some subtle differences.

In the books Superman first meets Robin on a cliff, in the movie they meet in the batcave.

[Spike Spiegel]

I saw this movie last night...

I don't usually like Neil Patrick Harris, but his Flash was AWESOME.

The animation was beautiful.

The story...your typical JL story, I guess....*shrugs*

There were some very well timed uses of colorful metaphors

(like when Carol Ferris slaps Farraday and says "You son of a $%$!" Kind of made me laugh)

that reminded me I wasn't just watching some kiddy cartoon. Anything that Bruce Timm helps to make is usually pretty good like that. And thank God for ACTUAL GUNS!!! Not energy blasters.

My mom hated it because certain elements of the story
like the cult surrounding "the Centre"
just creeped her out. And she's not used to animated characters using curse words.

What else did I like about this film...?
-Wonder Woman looked like she always should have, they made her look strong and heroic without making her masculine. She was taller than Superman, which made me chuckle a bit.
-The awesome cameos Raph's Girl mentioned.
-How cool J'onn's Martian form looked.

One major complaint:Batman's VA wasn't as good as Conroy by any means, and they made him look really fat, especially when compared to how sleek he looked in the graphic novel...

[Hero]

I watched this the other day. A good feature which sadly got weak towards the end. I think the writers must have lost interest when finishing this one up.

Looking forward to the new Batman feature.

===HERO

[The Terror of Death]

This movie was really awesome! I would give a 9 out of 10.