BATMAN
LEADS AN UNLIKELY TRIO TO SAVE HUMANITY AS
WARNER
BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT AND
DC
ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE THE ALL-NEW ANIMATED
DC
UNIVERSE ORIGINAL
MOVIE
Batman and Harley Quinn
ARRIVES
ON Ultra HD BLU-RAY™, BLU-RAY™ DELUXE GIFTSET, BLU-RAY™ AND DVD
AUGUST 29
A New
Original Story From Animation Icon Bruce Timm
BURBANK,
CA (May 30, 2017) — A looming global catastrophe forces Batman and
Nightwing to partner with an unlikely hero in Batman
and Harley Quinn,
the next entry in the popular series of DC
Universe Original
Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the
all-new, feature-length animated film arrives August 15
on
Digital and August 29 on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Deluxe
Giftset, Blu-ray
Combo
Pack and DVD.
Spawned
from an original story by animation icon Bruce Timm, Batman
and Harley Quinn
will be available in several popular formats as the first Ultra HD
Blu-ray Combo Pack ($44.98 SRP) release of a DC
Universe
Original Movie; Blu-ray Deluxe Giftset ($39.99 SRP), featuring an
exclusive Harley Quinn figurine; Blu-ray Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP); DVD
($19.98 SRP); and Digital ($19.99 HD, $14.99 SD). The
Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K
with HDR and a Blu-ray disc featuring the film; the
Blu-ray Combo Pack features the film in hi-definition; and the DVD
features the movie in standard definition. The Ultra HD Blu-ray and
Blu-ray Combo Pack include a digital version of the film.
In
Batman
and Harley Quinn,
Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The Floronic Man) embark on an
ecological quest to save the planet – and, unfortunately, eliminate
most of humankind along the way. To save humanity, Batman and
Nightwing are forced to enlist Harley Quinn to catch Poison Ivy,
Harley’s BFF and frequent partner-in-crime. But Batman’s patience
is put to the test by the unpredictable and untrustworthy Harley
during the twists and turns the reluctant companions face during
their bumpy road trip. The result is a thrill ride of action,
adventure and comedy no Batman fan has seen before.
The
latest DC animated film features a stellar voice cast led by Kevin
Conroy (Batman:
The Animated Series)
reprising his role as the Dark Knight, alongside Melissa Rauch (The
Big Bang Theory) making
her debut as the irrepressible Harley Quinn. Loren Lester, the voice
of Robin in Batman:
The Animated Series,
returns as Nightwing. Paget Brewster (Criminal
Minds)
and Kevin Michael Richardson (The
Cleveland Show)
provide the voices of the villainous duo Poison Ivy & Jason
Woodrue, respectively.
Sam
Liu (Batman:
The Killing Joke)
directed from an original story by Bruce Timm (Batman:
The Dark Knight Returns)
with a teleplay written by Timm & Jim Krieg (Justice
League: The Flashpoint Paradox).
Co-Producer is Alan Burnett (The
Batman).
Executive Producers are Sam Register and Bruce Timm. Benjamin
Melniker and Michael Uslan are Executive Producers.
“In
this all-new movie, we give Harley Quinn the starring role she
deserves as she partners with Batman and Nightwing to save the day,”
said
Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President,
Family & Animation Marketing. “We are thrilled to showcase the
latest story from the remarkable mind of Bruce Timm for all fans to
enjoy.”
Batman
and Harley Quinn
boasts
enhanced content including multiple featurettes and sneak peeks into
what is next for the DC Universe.
Batman
and Harley Quinn Enhanced Content
Ultra
HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray Deluxe Giftset, Blu-ray and Digital
The
Harley Effect (Featurette):
Harley Quinn, has a deep history with the fans of the DC Universe.
This featurette traces her humble roots from her creators, to those
that portray her at Comic book conventions. She is a symbol of
strength and beloved by many.
Loren
Lester: In His Own Voice (Featurette):
This documentary examines actor Loren Lester’s legacy within Batman
The Animated Series,
Dick Grayson’s character, and the popularity that surrounds
Lester’s interpretation of the Boy Wonder.
A
Sneak Peek at the
next DC Universe
Original Movie: A
behind-the-scenes look at the next entry in the popular series of DC
Universe Original
Movies, featuring thoughts from the talented filmmakers and voice
cast.
From
the DC Vault – Batman:
The Animated Series
– “Harley
and Ivy” and
“Harley’s
Holiday”
DVD
A
Sneak Peek at the
next DC Universe
Original Movie: A
behind-the-scenes look at the next entry in the popular series of DC
Universe Original
Movies, featuring thoughts from the talented filmmakers and voice
cast.
DIGITAL
DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS
On
August 15, “Batman
and Harley Quinn”
will
be available to own for streaming and download to watch anywhere in
high definition and standard definition on favorite devices from
select digital retailers including Amazon, CinemaNow, FandangoNow,
iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. On August 29, “Batman
and Harley Quinn”
will
be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable
and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.
ABOUT
DIGITAL
*
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fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show anywhere,
on their favorite devices. Digital movies or TV episodes are
included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. With
digital, consumers are able to instantly stream and download movies
and TV shows to TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones through
UltraViolet retail services like CinemaNow, Flixster Video, Vudu and
more. For more information on compatible devices and services go to
wb.com/digitalmoviefaq. Consult a digital retailer for details and
requirements and for a list of digital-compatible devices.
About
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.:
Warner
Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros.
Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive
entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and
next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its
inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through
packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the
form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable,
satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer
and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide.
WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and
licensees.
About
DC Entertainment
DC
Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green
Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman,
Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with
strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner.
DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros.
divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media,
including but not limited to film, television, consumer products,
home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands
of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC
Entertainment is one of the largest English-language publishers
of comics in the world.
BATMAN
and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and ©DC
Comics. (s17)
About
Warner Bros. Animation
Warner
Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in
the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for
multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s TV
series include Justice
League Action, Teen Titans Go!
and the upcoming DC
Super Hero Girls
and Unikitty!
for Cartoon Network; Be
Cool Scooby-Doo!, Bunnicula, Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, The Tom
and Jerry Show,
New
Looney Tunes and
Wacky
Races for
Boomerang; Mike
Tyson Mysteries for
Adult Swim; Right
Now Kapow for
Disney XD; Green
Eggs and Ham for
Netflix; and Young
Justice: Outsiders for
the upcoming DC-branded digital service. As home to the iconic
animated characters from the DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney
Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films —
including the DC Universe Animated Original Movies — for
DVD, Blu-ray®
and
digital media. One of the most-honored animation studios in history,
WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster
Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice
Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards
(honoring excellence in animation).
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