With anticipation rising with the release of DCAU's newest animated feature, "Crisis on Two Earths" just weeks a way it would seem that all our desires were about to be quenched. However it seems that is far from the truth. Released today, right here, is information that is sure to have us waiting with baited breath for another half a year or more. A few months back DC released the contents of the Crisis DVD, and among the many usual and expected bonuses there was one title that got every one talking: Batman: Under the Red Hood.
With that small phrase speculation spread through out the various comic sites and message boards of the internet like wild fire. Would DC's next animated installment be about the origins of the original Red Hood, the Joker? Or was DC ballsy enough to do the return of the wayward Robin; the hitherto never before mentioned in the animated universe Jason Todd? And if it was Todd would they feature his death as well?
The answer is this: the next DCAU feature will indeed be, as the title suggests, based on the 2005 Batman story "Under the Hood" which featured the resurrection of Jason Todd. For the uninitiated "Under the Hood" deals with the return of the second Robin, Jason Todd, who died at the hands of the Joker...by popular vote from comic readers every where. Jason returns to life and dons the title Red Hood and leaves a wake of dead bodies in behind him in his quest for vengeance against anyone who lead to his death. This naturally brings him into conflict with his former partner and mentor Bruce Wayne/Batman, who struggles to solve the mystery of Red Hoods killings.
Animated guru Bruce Timm executive produces this violent look into crime on the streets Gotham, and it's directed by "Superman Doomsday" co-director Brandon Vietti, with a cavalcade of stars as voice talent. Starring Bruce Greenwood ("Star Trek") as Batman, "Supernatural" star Jensen Ackles as Red Hood, Neil Patrick Harris ("How I Met Your Mother") as Nightwing, John DiMaggio ("Futurama") as the Joker and Jason Isaacs (the Harry Potter films) as Ra's Al Ghul this movie is sure to please.
It's not known when this feature will be released, but I guarantee you that as soon as that information is made available it'll be on all of our calenders!
Sorry,I just Couldn't help myself with the title and teaser. Ahem.
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