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Injustice 2 Coming to PC, Open Beta Starts Today

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced that the top-selling videogame Injustice 2 is coming to PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) Nov. 14. Originally developed by NetherRealm Studios, Injustice 2 is being adapted for PC by QLOC and beginning today fans will be able to participate in an open beta that will be available on Steam.

For the first time, PC players will be able to experience the super-powered hit game featuring Justice League characters Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg, as well as other iconic DC characters such as Harley Quinn and Green Arrow.

Developed by the award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Injustice 2 features a massive roster of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains and allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite DC characters. Players can fight their way across an epic Story Mode, ever-changing Multiverse and online multiplayer guilds – all while earning rare and valuable gear to fully customize their characters. The game is currently available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Mercedes-Benz, WB Pictures and DC Launch a New Justice League Comic

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Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Entertainment to publish an action-packed digital comic book series as part of Mercedes-Benz’s marketing campaign around the upcoming Justice League film.

Produced exclusively for the Mercedes-Benz Instagram channel, the six standalone stories focus on the private lives and alter egos of Justice League team members, including Bruce Wayne, Diana Prince and more, as they save the day with a little help from their heroic Mercedes vehicles. The series is written by Adam Schlagman who serves as Creative Director, Theatrical at DC Entertainment, and is drawn in the film actors’ likenesses by Jason Badower.

The first story, titled “Joyride,” features Ezra Miller’s Barry Allen and Ray Fisher’s Victor Stone, and can be viewed today on the Mercedes-Benz Instagram. New stories starring Gal Gadot’s Diana Prince, Ben Affleck’s Bruce Wayne, and Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry will be released on a recurring basis leading up to Justice League’s theatrical release on November 17, 2017.

Hellboy Comes to Injustice 2 in this Gameplay Trailer

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today revealed the first-ever gameplay trailer for Hellboy, Mike Mignola’s iconic Dark Horse comic book character and the final Fighter Pack #2 character to be added to the Injustice 2 roster. Beginning November 14, players who have purchased the Injustice 2 Ultimate Edition, Injustice 2 Digital Deluxe Edition, Injustice 2 Ultimate Pack or Fighter Pack #2 will be able to play as the member of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense who has made monster disposal his specialty by using his trusty revolver and his Right Hand of Doom.

The Hellboy DLC will be available to all players and for purchase separately on November 21.

Developed by the award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Injustice 2 features a massive roster of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains and allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite DC characters. The game is currently available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with DLC characters Red Hood, Sub-Zero, Starfire, Black Manta and Raiden available now.

Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Team Up Again

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Gotham’s Dark Knight joins forces with New York’s Heroes in A Half-Shell this December as DC Entertainment and IDW Publishing have announced plans for Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, a six-issue follow up to the smash-hit crossover series of 2015. Writer James Tynion IV and artist Freddie Williams II will reunite for this second meeting of two icons of pop culture.

When Donatello goes looking for a new mentor to help him improve his fighting skills, he opens a doorway to another reality, hoping to summon the Turtles’ one-time ally, Batman. But instead, he gets sent to Gotham City and someone else comes through the open portal —Bane! Suddenly, there’s a new gang boss in New York and he’s out to unite all the other bad guys under him. Can Donnie get back in time and bring Batman with him to help his brothers before Bane causes irreparable destruction?

As an added bonus for fans, the first two issues will release in December before going monthly. Issue #1 hits comics retailers and digital outlets on December 6, with issue #2 following two weeks later on December 20.

In addition to covers by Williams II, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman will illustrate variant covers for the series.

New York Comic Con 2017: Eaglemoss Brings The Best of Batman

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Gotham’s greatest guardian – along with a few of his most fearsome foes – will wing his way onto the exhibit floor of Gotham’s greatest comic convention, as Eaglemoss Collections shines the spotlight on a wide range of collectibles officially authorized by DC Entertainment and based on fan-favorite depictions of The Batman.

Released under Eaglemoss’ Hero Collector brand, the first four limited edition figures inspired by the award-winning Batman: The Animated Series will be on display at booth #1520. Approximately 5 inches tall, Batman, Penguin, Harley Quinn, and Poison Ivy have all been cast in metallic polyresin and each comes in new retro-style packaging along with a thoroughly researched and illustrated 12-page magazine.

The first three entries in the new line of Batman Universe Collector’s Busts will also be shown and features Batman, The Joker, and Harley Quinn. Averaging close to 5-1/2 inches in height, each of these richly detailed busts is crafted of Polystone resin, individually hand painted and comes with a collector’s magazine, providing an in-depth illustrated history of the character from first appearance to present day.

And no DC Super Hero Collection would be complete without the iconic limited edition MEGA-sized Batman statue, standing nearly 14 inches high, produced in polyresin and expertly hand painted. Only 750 of these beauties have been made and each comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity. An even more rare black-and-white version of the statue, along with MEGA-sized depictions of The Joker and Harley Quinn, will also be on display at NYCC at Booth #1520.

As part of their celebration of New York Comic Con, Eaglemoss has also launched its “Winner Take All Giveaway!” One Grand Prize winner will receive over $350 in Eaglemoss collectibles selected from the Star Trek, DC Comics and Alien & Predator universes while nine First Prize winners will receive their choice of one of those bundles.

New York Comic Con takes place at the Javits Center in NYC on October 5-8, 2017.

GLSEN Will Honor DC Entertainment for Supporting LGBTQ Content and Characters

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GLSEN will honor DC Entertainment with the Visionary Award at the 2017 GLSEN Respect Awards. Diane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment and President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, will accept the award at the gala on Friday, October 20th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

DC is a leader in supporting LGBTQ content and characters. With a commitment to showcasing diverse storylines, they broke barriers in mainstream comics with characters like Batwoman as the first lesbian Super Hero as a comic lead and Alysia Yeoh as the first trans character. The comics feature numerous groundbreaking characters like Midnighter, Catwoman, Renee Montoya, and many others. In June 2016, DC along with IDW Publishing, brought together writers and artists to support victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando with “Love is Love.” And DC TV shows feature LGBTQ characters on shows like Supergirl, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and Gotham.

DC Entertainment will join previously announced 2017 GLSEN Respect Awards Honorees Kerry Washington, Bruce Bozzi, and Zendaya.

The GLSEN Respect Awards, introduced in 2004 and held annually in Los Angeles and New York, showcase the work of students, educators, community leaders, and corporations who serve as exemplary role models and have made a significant impact on the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Past Los Angeles honorees include Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake; Julia Roberts and Danny Moder; Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg; Bob Greenblatt; Shonda Rhimes; Matt Bomer & Simon Halls; and Kate Hudson. The GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles will welcome approximately 600 guests, including outstanding youth leaders and educators from around the country, raising more than $1 million in support of GLSEN’s work.

GLSEN has led the way on LGBTQ issues in K-12 education since 1990. Through ground-breaking original research, innovative program development, student leadership and educator training, community organizing, and targeted state and federal advocacy, GLSEN has seen the impact of its work with the development of educational resources, direct engagement of youth and educators, and national programs like GLSEN’s Day of Silence, GLSEN’s No Name-Calling Week, and GLSEN’s Ally Week.

Movie Review: Batman and Harley Quinn is Adult Nostalgia

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Batman and Harley Quinn finds Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The Floronic Man) embarking 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.

Batman and Harley Quinn, the latest addition to Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment’s original animated movies is a fascinating one in that it takes the style of Batman the Animated Series and New Batman Adventures but brings with it a much more adult tone to a point where one’s left scratching their head as to who the film is for.

There’s a scene where Harley may or may not rape Nightwing (I guess he consented?), winks and nods to vibrators, a few jokes about Batman and Nightwing being physically into each other, and a hell lot more and the humor and talk within left my jaw agape at times as to what was presented. A scene involving Harley hot boxing the Batmobile to force a bathroom stop is rather puerile humor. Now, I know BTAS wasn’t always for the kids but a lot of this movie is clearly not… like it feels about half. It’s weird in that sense like the creators were aiming for a grown up audience but at the same time didn’t totally commit and threw a little in for kids.

The story itself is decent though the ending feels a little rushed. There’s some good action, some good humor, and the pacing is ok, with some dragging in the middle.

The 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.

All are solid when it comes to voices though Rauch’s take on Harley is very different from the classic BTAS. With a classic animated look and the different voice, it takes some time getting used to it but it works with a blending of some of the various takes we’ve seen before.

This is a tough movie as there’s some to like, the animation is great, but the story itself lacks in many ways with a story that doesn’t know what it wants to be. Is it geared towards adults who grew up on the animated series? Is it geared towards kids? Scenes like farting in the Batmobile and Harley and Nightwing hooking up (and subsequent discussion about it) are in direct contradiction of each other and present an animated film that is a conundrum in enjoyment.

Overall Rating: 5.0

Eaglemoss Puts an End to Shelf Envy with Batman Universe Collector’s Busts

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Determined to provide fans of the Dark Knight with a line of high quality, expertly sculpted busts that they won’t have to rob a bank to own, Eaglemoss Collections is introducing a new line of Batman Universe Collector’s Busts. Officially authorized under license from DC Entertainment and averaging close to 5-1/2 inches in height, each of these richly detailed busts has been crafted of Polystone resin and individually hand painted to satisfy the demands of even the most diehard bat-fan.

Up until now, busts of such size, detail and quality were available to collectors only at prices out of the reach of most fans. But by subscribing to this new series, fans can get their hands on Batman, the first bust in the collection, risk-free for only $4.95 with free shipping and handling. New busts will be issued monthly for the low price of only $19.95 plus $1.95 shipping and handling. As with all Eaglemoss collections, subscribers have 30 days to examine each bust and may cancel their subscription at any time.

Individual busts will also be available in line look packaging at select comic shops for just $24.95.

Based on iconic depictions of these classic characters and digitally sculpted by Eaglemoss’ expert modelers, the first five busts comprise the first phase of a planned rollout and include Batman, The Joker, Harley Quinn Two-Face and Catwoman. Each also comes with a fully illustrated collector’s magazine, providing an in-depth illustrated history of the character from first appearance to present day.

Concepts for future releases will draw from more than 75 years of rich Batman Universe history across all forms of media, including comic books, video games, television, movies – even animation.

DC Entertainment Honors WildStorm’s Momentous 25th Anniversary With A $.99 Digital Sale

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In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of WildStorm Studios, DC Entertainment announced today that nearly 200 individual WildStorm issues will be on sale for digital download for $.99 each from August 22-29.

Including almost 150 issues available digitally for the first time ever, fans can experience the universe of WildStorm that showcased masterpieces from creators Jim Lee, Warren Ellis, Garth Ennis and more. Individual titles include issues from popular series including Grifter, WildC.A.T.S, Stormwatch, The Authority and many more.

Comic fans can take advantage of this special anniversary offer from DCE across all digital platforms including readdcentertainment.com, ComiXology, Amazon Kindle Store, Google Play, Nook Store, and iBooks.

The 25th Anniversary celebration will continue throughout the Fall, with a special collection releasing in October. Wildstorm: A Celebration of 25 Years will include reprints of WildStorm’s greatest stories, behind-the-scenes looks and brand-new material from some of comics’ legendary creative teams.

Official Injustice 2 – Starfire Gameplay Trailer

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment ushered in the newest addition to the Injustice 2 character roster: the ultraviolet ray-wielding heroine Starfire, who DC fans will recognize as a prominent member of the Teen Titans. Beginning today, players who have purchased the Injustice 2 Ultimate Edition, Injustice 2 Digital Deluxe Edition, Injustice 2 Ultimate Pack or Fighter Pack #1 can unleash Starfire’s celestial projectiles, use her flight ability to evade incoming attacks and create deadly weapons out of pure energy.

Developed by the award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Injustice 2 features a massive roster of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains and allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite DC characters. The game is currently available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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