The
documentary comes out on DVD October 25th of this year.
"The
Joker, Bane, Deathstroke, Darkseid and Lex Luthor -- the scariest and most
menacing villains in DC Comics’ universe -- take center stage in a brand new
full-length documentary from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) and DC
Entertainment (DCE). The joint announcement was made today by WBHE and DCE.
Christopher
Lee, who has played the villain more times than almost any other actor, will
provide his unique voice as narrator. His roles in more than 200 films include
star turns as Dracula, the Mummy and Frankenstein’s monster in Hammer horror
classics, Count Dooku in Star Wars, and Saruman inThe Lord of the Rings trilogy
and 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 and those who have crafted the
personalities and 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, best-selling author and DCE’s Chief Creative Officer, “DC Comics
is known for many things, but chief among them is the compelling, diverse and
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 greater collection of villainy in all of fiction. These
villains are hugely popular comic book characters in their own right and, quite
honestly, many are often times more popular than some of our iconic super
heroes.”
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Jeff
Baker, WBHE’s Executive Vice President and General Manager, Theatrical Catalog,
added “The DC brand is enjoying a huge resurgence thanks to the entire
leadership team at DC Entertainment which is driving opportunities not only for
new theatrical properties, but for brand extensions as well. This new
documentary will reinforce this evolving strategy and leverage DC assets across
the entire studio landscape.”
Johns
also reiterated that this year’s initiative will be a turning point for DCE.
“It’s time we deconstruct these complex and sinister antagonists and celebrate
the role they play as the engine and energy of some of the greatest
storytelling in comics. 2013 is the Year of the Villain at DC Comics.”
On
Saturday, March 30th, fans attending WonderCon are encouraged to come dressed
as their favorite DC Comics’ villain for an opportunity to be featured in the
documentary. Fans can join DCE at WonderCon Booth 801 with filming to take
place Saturday from 10:30 am – Noon. To find out more about where and what time
to meet in the WonderCon DC Entertainment booth, keep checking the DC Comics
Facebook (Facebook.com/DCComics) and Twitter sites (@DCComics)."
Source:
DCcomics
Actor
Crhistopher Lee is going to narrate the documentary.
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