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‘Tis The Season! Holiday Gift Guides, Monday Afternoon (ET) Edition

Alex Nagorski — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:36:32 +0000

This week is Thanksgiving, which amongst many other things, means that it’s time to start shopping for the holidays! With Black Friday deals beginning today, there’s no better time to cross off gifts on your holiday shopping lists. Need some ideas?...

INTERVIEW: Grant Morrison on All-Star Superman adaptation

Press Release — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:25:33 +0000

Renowned comics writer Grant Morrison has found a lot to like in the transfer from page-to-screen of his Eisner Award-winning All-Star Superman, the critically-acclaimed, hot-selling new entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies available now from … Continue reading →

INTERVIEW: Grant Morrison on All-Star Superman adaptation

Press Release — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:25:33 +0000

‘All-Star Superman’ Review

Rick Marshall — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:13:50 +0000

"All-Star Superman," the latest film in DC's line of animated features, had a lot to live up from the very first moment moment the project was announced. Based on Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's award-winning, 12-issue comic book series, "All-Star Superman" faced the super-heroic task of living up to the accolades of its source material [...]

Major Spoilers Podcast #281: The Maus Podcast

Stephen Schleicher — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:41:20 +0000

This week on the show: Eclipso returns, a three-year-old weighs in, Dwayne McDuffie passes, and the crew looks at the first volume of Maus. Plus, boinkidy-boink-boink, spricky spricky. Direct Download Subscribe via iTunes RSS Feed Podcast Alley Show Notes after … Continue reading →

EXCLUSIVE: New ‘All Star Superman’ Clip Introduced By Christina Hendricks!

Rick Marshall — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:31:06 +0000

"All Star Superman" hits shelves on DVD and Blu-Ray this week, bringing Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's award-winning comic book series to life with an all-star cast of voice actors. "Mad Men" actress Christina Hendricks voices the Man of Steel's leading lady, ace reporter Lois Lane, and as a special treat to Splash Page readers, [...]

REVIEW: All-Star Superman animated movie

Stephen Schleicher — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:35:12 +0000

After weeks of watching Wall-E again and again – my son’s current favorite movie of the moment, I convinced him that we should sit down and watch All-Star Superman that arrived in the Major Spoilers HQ this past week. The … Continue reading →

Christina Hendricks Talks ‘All Star Superman,’ DC Heroines, And Joss Whedon’s ‘Avengers’

Jill Pantozzi — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:16:17 +0000

Although her husband is a big fan, “Mad Men” actress Christina Hendricks was mostly a stranger to the world of comic books when she was approached to play one of the most iconic characters of all time for Warner Bros. I’m talking, of course, about Superman’s main squeeze, Lois Lane, who Hendricks voices in the [...]

‘All Star Superman’ Premiere Report: Cast & Creators On Missing Scenes, Clark Kent Actors, And Future DC Films

Alan Kistler — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:01:32 +0000

Last night, The Paley Center in New York City hosted the world premiere of "All Star Superman," the animated adaptation of the famous and critically-acclaimed, 12-issue series by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. The direct-to-DVD feature was adapted to the screen by comic book creator and screenwriter Dwayne McDuffie, and stars James Denton ("Desperate Housewives") [...]

INTERVIEW: Anthony Lapaglia talks All-Star Superman

Press Release — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:25:50 +0000

Press Release Award-winning actor Anthony LaPaglia returns to his villainous roots as the voice of Lex Luthor in All-Star Superman, the highly anticipated 10th entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies coming February 22, 2011 from Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video. LaPaglia is known far [...]

Sneak Peek: All-Star Superman

Robot Overlord — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:13:15 +0000

Warner Home Video sent us a sneak peek of the upcoming All-Star Superman animated movie that arrives in February. Take the jump for several more images, plus Lex and Superman having a discussion. via Warner Home Video

AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT ALL-STAR SUPERMAN

David Hyde — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:00:22 +0000

It is based on a book that is an Eisner Award winner and a New York Times bestseller. It’s a personal story with an epic scope. It’s iconic and classic, yet modern and daring. Yes, we’re talking about ALL-STAR SUPERMAN. It’s no hyperbole to say that Warner Home Video’s upcoming animated ALL-STAR SUPERMAN film is eagerly [...]

DIDIO AND LEE ON THE FUTURE

David Hyde — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:43:40 +0000

2010 was a huge year for DC. Just take a look at all of our titles on NPR’s Monkey See blog’s and Entertainment Weekly’s Shelf Life blog’s “Best of 2010” lists: DC’s BATWOMAN: ELEGY, ABSOLUTE ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, WEDNESDAY COMICS, ACTION COMICS, and Vertigo’s REVOLVER, STUCK RUBBER BABY, and HOW TO UNDERSTAND ISRAEL IN 60 DAYS [...]

Reading the lists and checking ‘em twice

David Hyde — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:20:09 +0000

It’s the end of the year and, if you’re like me this year, that means there’s still some last minute shopping to be done. Need help seeking out the perfect gift for your comic book loving friends and family? Just check out the latest and greatest best of 2010 lists… USA TODAY ’s list of Essential [...]

Major Spoilers Podcast #258

Robot Overlord — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 06:31:31 +0000

This week on the show: All-Star Batman vs. All-Star Superman, Marvel Comics, Locke & Key, Fable III, and the Major Spoilers Crew rocks it in the free world! Direct Download Subscribe via iTunes RSS Feed Podcast Alley Show Notes after the Jump! NEWS Batman 3 to be LODK: Prey Storyline LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Locke and [...]

All-Star Superman animated movie arrives February 22, 2011

Stephen Schleicher — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:52:57 +0000

Warner Home Entertainment has announced that the 10th original DC animated movie, All-Star Superman, arrives on Blu-Ray and DVD on February 22, 2011. 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 – which accelerates his cell degeneration. [...]

Major Spoilers Poll or the Week (POW!): All-Star Superman vs. All-Star Batman

Robot Overlord — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:14:12 +0000

DC Comics had a great idea a few years ago where it would introduce a new line of comics under the All-Star banner and feature many of their characters in a whole new light. First out of the gate were the powerhouse duo of All-Star Superman (Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely) and All-Star Batman and [...]

‘All Star Superman’ DVD & Blu-Ray Specs, Box Art Revealed

Rick Marshall — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:01:14 +0000

Back in September, we gave you the first, exclusive look at "All Star Superman," the next film in DC and Warner Home Video's popular line of animated features. Based on Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's award-winning 12-issue series, the film explores how the Man of Steel spends his remaining year after being diagnosed with [...]

On the next Major Spoilers Podcast: All-Star Superman

Robot Overlord — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:08:55 +0000

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast, the Major Spoilers Crew takes a look at Grant Morrison’s All-Star Superman. All-Star Superman Witness the Man of Steel in exciting new adventures featuring Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Bizarro, and more! The Man of Steel goes toe-to-toe with Bizarro, his oddball twin, and the new character [...]

NYCC: Animated ‘All Star Superman’ Is ‘Very, Very Faithful’ To Comic, Says Bruce Timm

Rick Marshall — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 16:59:06 +0000

Just a few weeks ago, we brought you the first look at "All Star Superman," the upcoming animated feature based on Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's celebrated comic book arc. During this year's New York Comic Con, I spoke with "All Star Superman" executive producer Bruce Timm to find out how closely the movie follows [...]