{"id":12994,"date":"2011-05-26T11:53:53","date_gmt":"2011-05-26T01:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=12994"},"modified":"2011-05-26T11:53:53","modified_gmt":"2011-05-26T01:53:53","slug":"saving-the-world%e2%80%a6-one-last-time-man-of-steel-faces-the-ultimate-sacrifice-in-all-new-dc-universe-animated-original-movie-all-star-superman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=12994","title":{"rendered":"SAVING THE WORLD\u2026 ONE LAST TIME. MAN OF STEEL FACES THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN ALL-NEW DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED ORIGINAL MOVIE ALL-STAR SUPERMAN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Available to own on Blu-ray\u2122 for $39.95RRP &amp; DVD for $34.95RRP<\/p>\n<p>Also available On Demand and To Download from 29 JUNE 2011.<\/p>\n<p>James Denton, Christina Hendricks, Anthony LaPaglia Lead Stellar Voice Cast;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.yoddl.com\/images\/55414641727254526155.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Grant Morrison\u2019s beloved, Eisner Award-winning vision of Superman\u2019s heroic final days on Earth is brought to exquisite animated life in All-Star Superman, the latest entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies coming 29 June 2011 from Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation.<\/p>\n<p>The celebrity-packed voice cast is headed by James Denton (\u201cDesperate Housewives\u201d) as Superman, Christina Hendricks (\u201cMad Men\u201d) as Lois Lane, and Australian Anthony LaPaglia (\u201cWithout A Trace\u201d) as Lex Luthor. The stellar cast includes seven-time Emmy\u00ae Award winner Ed Asner (Up) as Perry White, Golden Globe\u00ae winner Frances Conroy (\u201cSix Feet Under\u201d) as Ma Kent, Matthew Gray Gubler (\u201cCriminal Minds\u201d) as Jimmy Olsen and Linda Cardellini (\u201cER\u201d) as Nasty.<\/p>\n<p>Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy), Catherine Cavadini (\u201cThe Powerpuff Girls\u201d), Finola Hughes (\u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d), Alexis Denisof (\u201cAngel\u201d), Obba Babatunde (That Thing You Do!), Michael Gough (Batman) and John DiMaggio (\u201cFuturama\u201d) round out the voice cast.<br \/>\nBased on the Eisner Award-winning DC Comics series\/graphic novel of the same name by Grant Morrison with illustration by Frank Quitely, All-Star Superman is executive produced by animation guru Bruce Timm and directed by Sam Liu (Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths) from a script by acclaimed comics writer Dwayne McDuffie (Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths).<\/p>\n<p>The highly-anticipated, full-length film will be distributed by Warner Home Video as a Blu-Ray\u2122 $39.95RRP, as well as DVD for $34.95RRP. On 29 June, All-Star Superman will also be available On Demand through FOXTEL On Demand, BigPond Movies and Fetch TV. It can be downloaded for rental or purchase on iTunes, Xbox Live and PlayStation Store.<\/p>\n<p>SYNOPSIS<\/p>\n<p>In All-Star Superman, the Man of Steel rescues an ill-fated mission to the Sun (sabotaged by Lex Luthor) and, in the process, is oversaturated by radiation \u2013 which accelerates his cell degeneration. Sensing even he will be unable to cheat death, Superman ventures into new realms \u2013 finally revealing his secret to Lois, confronting Lex Luthor\u2019s perspective of humanity, and attempting to ensure Earth\u2019s safety before his own impending end with one final, selfless act.<\/p>\n<p>Special Features<br \/>\nBlu-Ray\u2122 will include approximately 2 \u00bd hours of intriguing bonus features, starting with all of the content available on the 1-Disc DVD and adding: Featurette: \u201cSuperman Now\u201d \u2013 In a moment of inspiration, Grant Morrison was provided an opportunity to revamp the Man of Steel into something modern, something more relevant for today\u2019s audience. This is the story of All-Star Superman \u2013 where it all started, and what it came to be Featurette: \u201cIncubating the Idea\u201d \u2013 A conversation with Grant Morrison Audio Commentary: Bruce Timm and Grant Morrison All-Star Superman Digital Comic Book Two bonus episodes from animated television series handpicked by Bruce Timm High definition version of the feature film<\/p>\n<p>DVD features approximately 20 minutes of exciting extra content, including: Feature film (est. 75 min) Sneak Peak at Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, the next DC Universe Animated Original Movie Explore the Recent DC Universe Animated Original Movie Superman\/Batman Apocalypse<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The All-Star Superman comic was the work of two immensely talented creators at the absolute top of their game,&#8221; said Geoff Johns, Chief Creative Officer, DC Entertainment. &#8220;Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely&#8217;s All-Star Superman is one of those modern classics, and I can&#8217;t wait to see it brought to life as an animated film.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGrant Morrison\u2019s fascinating comic vision comprised all the aspects of a truly great film \u2013 action, drama, fantasy, romance, sacrifice and hope \u2013 and the animation team of Bruce Timm, Sam Liu and Dwayne McDuffie have passionately translated that vision into an enthralling movie experience no Superman fan can resist,\u201d said Hersin Magante, WHV Marketing Director of Family and Animation. \u201cAs the next entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies, All-Star Superman stands as a shining example of the creative heights possible from the partnership of Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rating:<br \/>\nM \u2013 Animated violence and mature themes<br \/>\nApprox Runtime:<br \/>\nBlu-ray \u2013 265 Mins<br \/>\nDVD \u2013 94 mins<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Available to own on Blu-ray\u2122 for $39.95RRP &amp; DVD for $34.95RRP Also available On Demand and To Download from 29 JUNE 2011. 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