BATMAN NINJA - Official Trailer

BATMAN NINJA - Official Trailer

New Animated Movie

By Alex Burns

Check out the announcement trailer for BATMAN NINJA!


From Japan, to the World - The most extraordinary entertainment!

“Batman Ninja” In Japan Cinemas 2018

--Staff--
Director: Jumpei Mizusaki
Screenplay: Kazuki Nakashima
Character Design: Takashi Okazaki
Music by: Yugo Kanno
Animation Production: Kamikaze Douga

--Cast--
Batman: Koichi Yamadera
The Joker: Wataru Takagi
Catwoman: Ai Kakuma
Harley Quinn: Rie Kugimiya

We'll keep you posted on a UK release.

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - Official Trailer

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - Official Trailer

Coming January 2018

By Alex Burns

Take a look at the first full trailer for Batman: Gotham by Gaslight!


A steampunk Batman hunts Jack the Ripper in turn of the century Gotham City in Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, the newest entry in the popular DC Universe Original Movies line of animated films.


Batman: Gotham by Gaslight will be available on Digital HD on January 23, 2018 and on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on February 6, 2018.

Incredibles 2 - First Trailer

Incredibles 2 - First Trailer

Coming Summer 2018

By Sam Burns

Check out the first trailer for Incredibles 2, in cinemas June 15th 2018.

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Everyone’s favorite family of superheroes is back in “Incredibles 2” – but this time Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is in the spotlight, leaving Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell) and Dash (voice of Huck Milner) to navigate the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life. It’s a tough transistion for everyone, made tougher by the fact that the family is still unaware of baby Jack-Jack’s emerging superpowers. When a new villain hatches a brilliant and dangerous plot, the family and Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) must find a way to work together again—which is easier said than done, even when they’re all Incredible.

Directed by Brad Bird (“Iron Giant,” “The Incredibles”) and produced by John Walker (“The Incredibles”) and Nicole Grindle (“Sanjay’s Super Team” short, “Toy Story 3” associate producer).

Batman: Gotham By Gaslight - Sneak Peek

Batman: Gotham By Gaslight - Sneak Peek

The Dark Knight Takes on Jack the Ripper

By Sam Burns

Check out an extended look at the next upcoming DC Animated Feature - Batman: Gotham By Gaslight.

An adaptation of the popular 1989 tale that introduced the Victorian Era Dark Knight who was in pursuit of Jack the Ripper, the original comic was written by Brian Augustyn and drawn by Mike Mignola of Hellboy fame. Batman: Gotham by Gaslight is largely considered to be the very first “Elseworlds” tale. At 48 pages, the original comic is relatively slim, meaning the movie version will offer an expanded version of the story, something that’s sure to delight fans of its cobblestone-paved world.

No release date as of yet but expect this to release near Winter 2017.

Sneak Peak at Marvel's Spider-Man on Disney XD

Sneak Peak at Marvel's Spider-Man on Disney XD

August 19 Premier

By Steven Carter

Check out a new sneak peak at Marvel's Spider-Man on Disney XD.


In the series premiere of the all-new animated series Marvel’s Spider-Man, Spider-Man makes his first debut as a hero, but it's a trial by fire, as he must battle the Vulture. 

Marvel’s Spider-Man premieres on Saturday, August 19 at 7AM on Disney XD

Watch Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Ewok Escape

Watch Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Ewok Escape

An Unlikely Hero

By Franco Dionisio

Check out the third instalment of Disney's Star Wars Forces of Destiny series. Watch Ewok Escape below.


Star Wars Forces of Destiny will also be supported by global product extensions, such as books, apparel, bedding, and toys – including the new line of ‘Adventure Figures’ created by Hasbro, which bridges the gap between traditional action figures and dolls. Each individually-designed figure features dynamic action, like Rey swinging her lightsaber, along with multiple points of articulation to help recreate the characters’ adventures and heroic moments with different poses.

“From Princess Leia to Sabine Wren, Star Wars heroines are unique, and we wanted to represent that in the product line for Star Wars Forces of Destiny,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, when the series was first announced. “The result is the creation of our new ‘Adventure Figures’ that celebrate the power and stories of these incredible characters and allow kids to recreate their most heroic moments at home.”

Check out more Star Wars analysis and discussion in our weekly podcast, be sure to subscribe!

Watch Star Wars Forces of Destiny: BB-8 Bandits

Watch Star Wars Forces of Destiny: BB-8 Bandits

On the Run

By Franco Dionisio

Check out the second instalment of Disney's Star Wars Forces of Destiny series. Watch BB-8 Bandits below.


Rey and BB-8 take off on a speeder to flee scavenger thugs who want to steal BB-8.

Star Wars Forces of Destiny will also be supported by global product extensions, such as books, apparel, bedding, and toys – including the new line of ‘Adventure Figures’ created by Hasbro, which bridges the gap between traditional action figures and dolls. Each individually-designed figure features dynamic action, like Rey swinging her lightsaber, along with multiple points of articulation to help recreate the characters’ adventures and heroic moments with different poses.

“From Princess Leia to Sabine Wren, Star Wars heroines are unique, and we wanted to represent that in the product line for Star Wars Forces of Destiny,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, when the series was first announced. “The result is the creation of our new ‘Adventure Figures’ that celebrate the power and stories of these incredible characters and allow kids to recreate their most heroic moments at home.”

Check out more Star Wars analysis and discussion in our weekly podcast, be sure to subscribe!

Watch Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Sands of Jakku

Watch Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Sands of Jakku

New Friends

By Franco Dionisio

The first episode of Disney's new Star Wars Forces of Destiny series is available to watch online now. Check out Sands of Jakku below!


Rey fends off a creature that wants to devour her new friend, BB-8.


Star Wars Forces of Destiny will also be supported by global product extensions, such as books, apparel, bedding, and toys – including the new line of ‘Adventure Figures’ created by Hasbro, which bridges the gap between traditional action figures and dolls. Each individually-designed figure features dynamic action, like Rey swinging her lightsaber, along with multiple points of articulation to help recreate the characters’ adventures and heroic moments with different poses.

“From Princess Leia to Sabine Wren, Star Wars heroines are unique, and we wanted to represent that in the product line for Star Wars Forces of Destiny,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, when the series was first announced. “The result is the creation of our new ‘Adventure Figures’ that celebrate the power and stories of these incredible characters and allow kids to recreate their most heroic moments at home.”

Check out more Star Wars analysis and discussion in our weekly podcast, be sure to subscribe!

Marvel's Spider-Man - Origins Part 1

Marvel's Spider-Man - Origins Part 1

A Familiar Story

By Steven Carter

Disney XD have revealed the first of a six-part series detailing the origins of Peter Parker's transformation into Spider-Man.


"Marvel's Spider-Man" premieres later this summer on Disney XD!

Star Wars Forces of Destiny Sneak Peek

Star Wars Forces of Destiny Sneak Peek

Disney Showcase New Series

By Franco Dionisio

Disney have revealed a new sneak peek at the upcoming Star Wars Forces of Destiny series.


Star Wars Forces of Destiny, an original series of animated shorts which explore the untold stories that helped shape the destinies of Rey, Jyn Erso, Princess Leia, Sabine Wren, Padmè Amidala, Ahsoka Tano and others, will make its debut beginning on July 3rd on YouTube.com/Disney.


Star Wars Forces of Destiny will also be supported by global product extensions, such as books, apparel, bedding, and toys – including the new line of ‘Adventure Figures’ created by Hasbro, which bridges the gap between traditional action figures and dolls. Each individually-designed figure features dynamic action, like Rey swinging her lightsaber, along with multiple points of articulation to help recreate the characters’ adventures and heroic moments with different poses.

“From Princess Leia to Sabine Wren, Star Wars heroines are unique, and we wanted to represent that in the product line for Star Wars Forces of Destiny,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, when the series was first announced. “The result is the creation of our new ‘Adventure Figures’ that celebrate the power and stories of these incredible characters and allow kids to recreate their most heroic moments at home.”

Check out more Star Wars analysis and discussion in our weekly podcast, be sure to subscribe!

Marvel's Spider-Man - First Look!

Marvel's Spider-Man - First Look!

Animated Action on Disney XD

By Steven Carter

Marvel Entertainment have revealed the first extended look at their new cartoon, Marvel's Spider-Man, coming to Disney XD.


In the exciting first look at the new animated series, we see Spider-Man going back to his origins as a hero as Peter Parker discovers his powers and begins fighting crime in NYC!

Watch the first sneak peek now and look out for Marvel’s Spider-Man premiering this Summer on Disney XD.

Watch - Comic History - Batman Day Celebrations 2016 Part 1 & 2

Watch - Comic History - Batman Day Celebrations 2016 Part 1 & 2

Cape and Cowl Cast #36

By Sam Burns

Check out Part 1 & 2 of our Batman Day celebration special as Team Cape and Cowl discuss the best Batman comics and share listener feedback as well.

You can listen to the full podcast in the player below. Make sure to subscribe for weekly episodes on everything superhero and all that's awesome in between!



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Go Rogue! New Stop-Motion Star Wars Videos Revealed

Go Rogue! New Stop-Motion Star Wars Videos Revealed

These are the Toys You're Looking For

By Franco Dioniso

EW and Lucasfilm have revealed the very first look at Rogue One merchandise with brand new images and an incredible stop-motion short! There will be more episodes rolling out over the coming months and these animations are made by Star Wars fans!

The team was led by James DeJulio at Tongal, and the series was written by Kevin Ulrich and brought to life by stop-motion animators and directors Dan MacKenzie and Tucker Barrie. The stories follow the adventures of Rogue One toys from Hasbro, LEGO, FUNKO, JAKKS Pacific, Mattel and Disney Store as they try to track down the building instructions to the LEGO Star Wars Death Star set which have been misplaced by the Empire.

Fans can pre-order a handful of select items seen in the “Rogue Stories” beginning September 2 at mass retailers, Disney Store locations and DisneyStore.com. The full range of new Rogue One and Star Wars products will be available globally starting on September 30.

If you want to get involved in telling your own Star Warss Story then check out the details for the global UGC contest which begins September 30. Fans are invited to share their own short stories or skits set in a galaxy far, far away… Winning entries from around the globe will be chosen by a panel including Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards. Beginning September 30, teen and adult fans can enter the Go Rogue contest on StarWars.com/GoRogue. In addition to the global contest on StarWars.com, in the U.S. and parts of Canada, kids 8-12 can participate on Disney.com/MyRogueStory. Winners will be invited to Lucasfilm in San Francisco to attend a screening of Rogue One, and see their short story on the big screen.


The Empire has misplaced the building instructions to the Death Star. Jyn Erso has followed an Imperial search team to the markets of Jedha hoping to recover the instructions first.

You can view more images at EW

Batman: The Killing Joke Trailer Revealed

Batman: The Killing Joke Trailer Revealed

Welcome to the Mad House

By Alex Burns

DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation have revealed the official trailer for their next direct-to-video feature film; Batman: The Killing Joke! You can watch the trailer below via Yahoo!.



The new animated film is an adaptation of Alan Moore's iconic graphic novel of the same name, as one of my personal favourites I cannot wait to see this twisted tale of the Joker's (possible) origin brought to life.

Kevin Conroy is back as Batman and Mark Hamill also returns to voice the Joker once more, Bruce Timm is on hand as executive producer and the film is set for release later this year.

Fans will also be treated to a 15 minute prologue sequence not from the original graphic novel that will help expand the story.

'Justice League vs. Titans' Line-Up Revealed

Justice League vs. Titans Line-Up Revealed

Prepare for the Next DC Animated Movie

By Alex Burns

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment have revealed the first image for the DC Animated movie 'Justice League vs Titans'. The image shows of the Titan line-up that will do battle with the Justice League, from left to right we have Nightwing, Starfire, Beast Boy, Raven, Robin, Blue Beetle and Cyborg. It's a pretty unique roster of heroes and the inclusion of Damien Wayne's Robin will certainly spice things up as he's forced to work with the Titans after his attitude screws up a Justice League mission.

The villainous Trigon will be at the centre of a mind altering plot that sees the Titans go toe to toe with a mind-controlled Justice League that includes Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and more. The film is set for release later in the Spring and a teaser is expected with the next DC Animated Movie - 'Batman: Bad Blood'.

New 'Marvel's Guardians of The Galaxy' Promo and Clip - Hooked on a Feeling

New 'Marvel's Guardians of The Galaxy' Promo and Clip 

Hooked on a Feeling 

By Alex Burns

We've got a brand new promo for Disney XD's upcoming animated series, 'Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy' and it features a pretty familiar tune! The new footage shows off plenty of action and rounds out the supporting cast as well, the animation style is seriously sweet and definitely not half-assed like a lot of other Saturday morning programming can be. The tone of the series is straight out of the movie and we can't wait to see how this new show shapes up. There's also a cool clip from the episode 'Starlord' based on, you guessed it, Peter Quill aka Starlord himself! Cool fact, Starlord will be voiced by Will Friedle who is know and worshipped in fan circles as the voice of Terry McGinnis in the epic 90's cartoon 'Batman Beyond', I'm feeling nostalgic so stay tuned for a feature on that show in the near future! For now enjoy these two fantastic videos, you're welcome.

 
'Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy' follows the newly-formed team who finds a strange artifact keyed only to the DNA of Peter Quill. Upon opening it, Quill unleashes a treasure map leading to a powerful weapon known as the Cosmic Seed which is capable of giving birth to the next universe. It’s up to the Guardians to find, protect and ultimately destroy the Cosmic Seed in order to keep it out of the hands of those who would abuse its power, from galactic big boss Thanos, to the conniving brothers the Collector and the Grandmaster, to a resurrected Ronan, to the ultimate trickster, Loki, in order to save the universe. 

First Footage from 'Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy' - Debuts Animated Series Joins Disney XD in September

First Footage from 'Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy' Debuts

Animated Series Joins Disney XD in September

By Alex Burns

We've got a super short preview of the upcoming animated series 'Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy'  to share with you all. The clip was released by Marvel Entertainment (via IGN)  and shows off the first footage from the anticipated series. Based on the success of the hit 'Guardians' movie the animated show will look to emulate the same sense of fun and adventure. Even though it's brief it's still an awesome tidbit of what's to come, check out the clip in the player below 

“Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy” follows the newly-formed team who finds a strange artifact keyed only to the DNA of Peter Quill. Upon opening it, Quill unleashes a treasure map leading to a powerful weapon known as the Cosmic Seed which is capable of giving birth to the next universe. It’s up to the Guardians to find, protect and ultimately destroy the Cosmic Seed in order to keep it out of the hands of those who would abuse its power, from galactic big boss Thanos, to the conniving brothers the Collector and the Grandmaster, to a resurrected Ronan, to the ultimate trickster, Loki, in order to save the universe."

The new series premiers in September on Disney XD and will join a formidable line up of superhero programming including Ultimate Spider-Man and Avengers Assemble. There's sure to more clips and information leaked soon so keep it locked at Cape and Cowl for everything superhero.

Debut 'Vixen' Trailer Featuring Green Arrow and The Flash Debuts - Stephen Amell and Grant Gustin star in Animated show

Debut 'Vixen' Trailer Featuring Green Arrow and The Flash Debuts

Stephen Amell and Grant Gustin star in Animated show

By Alex Burns

CW Seed has officially unveiled the debut trailer for their new animated series “Vixen,” based on the DC comics character. The show centres on African-born Mari McCabe and her quest for justice after her parents were killed by local corruption. The orphaned Mari inherits her family’s Tantu Totem, this allows her to take on the powers of animals whether it's super-strength of a bear to the speed and agility of a cheetah. As Vixen, she fights valiantly to protect the world from threats like those that claimed her family. You Can check out the trailer below.

The limited series is set in Detroit and features voicework by Megalyn Echikunwoke ( The 4400 ) as the title character. 'Vixen' will take place in the same universe as the CW's 'Arrow' and 'The Flash' TV shows and Stephen Amell and Grant Gustin will reprise their roles for the animated series. Emily Bett Rickards (Felicity Smoak) and Carlos Valdes (Cisco) will also feature.

“This is essentially a coming-of-age story,” Guggenheim told TV Guide Magazine. “I love that we get to expand the universe. We started off with Arrow, which is very grounded, then The Flash introduced the concept of superpowers to this universe, and now Vixen will introduced the concept of magic. We’re continuing to building and expand the tapestry that we have to play with.

Vixen is set for release this Fall and we can't wait to see how this show fits in with the rest of the DC Universe on television, we'll have more when the first episode premiers so keep it locked at Cape and Cowl for everything superhero.
 

First clip for "Batman vs. Robin" revealed!

First clip from "Batman vs. Robin" revealed!

The Court of Owls make their on screen debut

 

DC All Access have premiered the first extended clip from their upcoming "Batman vs. Robin" Animated feature. Check out the clip below to see The Dark Knight tackle The Court of Owls.