WARNER BROS. ANNOUNCES necessary EVIL: VILLAINS OF DC COMICS DOCUMENTARY

Media release — The Joker, Bane, Deathstroke, Darkseid as well as Lex Luthor — the scariest as well as most menacing villains in DC Comics’ world — take center stage in a brand new full-length documentary from Warner Bros. house entertainment (WBHE) as well as DC entertainment (DCE). The joint statement was made today by WBHE as well as DCE.
Christopher Lee, who has played the villain more times than almost any type of other actor, will provide his unique voice as narrator. His functions in more than 200 films include star turns as Dracula, the Mummy as well as Frankenstein’s monster in Hammer horror classics, count Dooku in star Wars, as well as Saruman in The Lord of the Rings trilogy as well as The Hobbit films.

In this new documentary film, the malevolent, sometimes charismatic figures from DC Comics’ hallowed rogues’ gallery will be explored in depth, featuring interviews with the famed creators, storytellers as well as those who have crafted the characters as well as profiles of many of the most notorious villains in comic book history.

Production begins March 30, to coincide with WonderCon at the Anaheim Convention center March 29-31.

Noted Geoff Johns, very popular author as well as DCE’s chief innovative Officer, “DC Comics is understood for many things, however chief among them is the compelling, diverse as well as legendary society of super-villains who populate its universe. From the monstrous Solomon Grundy to the brutal Black Adam to the charismatic Sinestro, there is no single higher collection of villainy in all of fiction. These villains are extremely prominent comic book characters in their own right and, rather honestly, many are frequently times more prominent than a few of our iconic super heroes.”

Jeff Baker, WBHE’s executive Vice president as well as general Manager, Theatrical Catalog, added “The DC brand is enjoying a big resurgence thanks to the entire leadership team at DC entertainment which is driving chances not only for new theatrical properties, however for brand extensions as well. This new documentary will strengthen this evolving strategy as well as leverage DC assets across the entire studio landscape.”

Johns likewise reiterated that this year’s effort will be a turning point for DCE. “It’s time we deconstruct these complex as well as sinister antagonists as well as celebrate the function they play as the engine as well as energy of a few of the biggest storytelling in comics. 2013 is the Year of the Villain at DC Comics.”

On Saturday, March 30th, fans going to WonderCon are motivated to find dressed as their preferred DC Comics’ villain for an chance to be featured in the documentary. fans can join DCE at WonderCon booth 801 with filming to take location Saturday from 10:30 am – Noon. To discover out more about where as well as what time to satisfy in the WonderCon DC entertainment booth, keep inspecting the DC Comics Facebook (Facebook.com/DCComics) as well as Twitter sites (@DCComics).

Participation in upcoming ‘cons’ (Comic-Con International: San Diego as well as new York Comic Con) is anticipated, with a full release arranged for later in the year.

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