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Title: David Selby in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Post by: MsCriseyde on May 23, 2012, 08:23:09 PM
Warner Bros. has finally confirmed their upcoming two-part direct-to-DVD animated adaptation of Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. David Selby will voice Commissioner Gordon with Peter Weller as Batman/Bruce Wayne. More information on David Selby's official site:

http://www.davidselby.com/news.htm
Title: Re: David Selby in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on May 23, 2012, 08:37:00 PM
Very interesting. Thanks for the info.  [ghost_smiley]
Title: Re: David Selby in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Post by: Annie on May 24, 2012, 01:45:21 AM
Wow  Cool   thanks for  sharing :):) [ghost_tongue2] [ghost_tongue2] [ghost_smiley]
                                       Love  Anne
Title: Re: David Selby in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Post by: PennyDreadful on June 06, 2012, 03:27:11 AM
Brilliant casting!  I'm sure he'll be fantastic as Gordon.
Title: Re: David Selby in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Post by: Patti Feinberg on June 08, 2012, 02:28:59 PM
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Selby as Comm. Gordon....great idea.
Does anyone know why it's 'direct to DVD'?

Patti
Title: Re: David Selby in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Post by: MsCriseyde on June 12, 2012, 05:56:28 PM
Quote from: Patti on June 08, 2012, 02:28:59 PM
Does anyone know why it's 'direct to DVD'?
All of the Warner Bros. DC Comics animated films are released direct to DVD. Apparently, they don't feel that theatrical releases will go over very well. I realize that "direct to DVD" has a certain stigma attached to it, but, especially when you're dealing with a niche market, it often has nothing to do with the quality of the product. Warner/DC puts a lot of work into their animated films.
Title: Re: David Selby in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Post by: MsCriseyde on June 14, 2012, 04:26:31 AM
A 12-minute sneak peek video has hit the net. It discusses the significance/influence of Miller's work as well as some of the storyline. Interview and recording footage of David Selby is included.

http://youtu.be/LPKv57EOomg
Title: Re: David Selby in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Post by: MsCriseyde on June 26, 2012, 10:00:11 AM
There is a version of a trailer for the movie that someone has recorded off screen and posted on YouTube. It's unclear when/where it was shown:

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/TheAlexLynch/news/?a=62348
Title: Re: David Selby in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Post by: Midnite on June 26, 2012, 03:55:26 PM
This looks fantastic, and I'll definitely be getting it when it comes out.  (A female Robin-- love that!)  The sneak peak vid, btw, is still available on Selby's news page.  [ghost_wink]