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ANIMATED SHORTS SPECIAL: GLEN MURAKAMI ON TENN TITANS: TROUBLE IN TOKYO
09-15-2006, 09:37 AM
by Steve Fritz
TEEN TITANS SAY SAYONARA
GLEN MURAKAMI TALKS ABOUT TROUBLE IN TOKYO
TEEN TITANS: TROUBLE IN TOKYO (DVD)
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In the meantime, it looks like this version of the Titans will be going on vacation with Murakami. When asked about their future he said there may be some possibilities of more DVD movies, but nothing is certain. He also isn't likely to work on the upcoming Judas Contract DVD headed by Bruce Timm.
"That's a difficult question to answer," he admits. "I really like what we did with the Titans, I always say that we combined the Bob Haney/Nick Cardy version with the Marv Wolfman/George Perez Titans. I worked so hard to create a different version of the Titans I might not be the right choice to work on the Judas Contract.
"[Besides] I think the fans want a 'faithful' interpretation of the Judas Contract. I think a lot of the die-hard fans felt our series was too Anime or skewed too young. I understand how they feel about the show but we were trying to appeal to a younger audience. I grew up reading the Wolfman and Perez Titans so I understand what they want."
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From www.comicbookresources.com
TEEN TITANS: THE JUDAS CONTRACT DVD
(2007)
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FANTASTIC FOUR 2, THE DARK KNIGHT, TRANSFORMERS, WANTED: AUGUST 7TH COMIC REEL WRAP
by Hannibal Tabu, Staff Writer
Posted: August 7, 2006
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DC DIRECT-TO-DVD
According to coverage here at CBR, DC's launching a slate of projects as DVD animated features, much like "Ultimate Avengers," the first of which will be a "New Frontier" movie based on Darwyn Cooke's 2003-04 story. Future films include an abridged "Death of Superman" story featuring Doomsday and "The Judas Contract," based on the classic Marv Wolfman/George Perez "New Teen Titans" epic storyline. Each of the films will emulate the art style of the comic books they're based on.
From www.comicbookresources.com
TEEN TITANS: THE JUDAS CONTRACT DVD
(2007)
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WWC: DC UNIVERSE EDITORIAL PANEL
by Dave Golbitz, Contributing Writer
Posted: August 5, 2006
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[Paul] Levitz discussed DC's direct-to-DVD series of animated films previously announced at Comic-Con International, the first of which will be a "New Frontier" movie based on Darwyn Cooke's 2003 - 04 story. Future films include an abridged "Death of Superman" story featuring Doomsday and "The Judas Contract," based on the classic Marv Wolfman/George Perez "New Teen Titans" epic storyline. Each of the films will emulate the art style of the comic books they're based on.
When asked by a fan if Frank Miller's "Dark Knight Returns" might receive the animated treatment, Levitz said it's possible, but would "depend on Miller's schedule." Miller is currently in pre-production for "Sin City 2," which he will follow up by writing and directing a film based on Will Eisner's "The Spirit."
From www.newsarama.com
MARV WOLFMAN TALKS ANIMATED "JUDAS CONTRACT"
07-24-2006, 04:23 PM
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SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2006
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“The Judas Contract movie will be closer to the original comic than even the show [Teen Titans] was, and the show was very faithful to the spirit of the original,” Wolfman told Newsarama, asked how the movie will be different from DC animation series in the past. “I loved what they did but I'm hoping we can be more adult in the handling of this story.
”Whereas the Titans cartoon show was obviously aimed for kids, this is not being aimed at the youngest kids as it will contain mature content. It will be closer to the original comic but hopefully even stronger as we'll have actors, which means we'll be able to do some more subtle material. In comics you have to make readers read the dialogue as you want them to, but of course that's impossible. Here we can have those little verbal moments where a simple ‘grunt’ or ‘sigh’ or sound can replace paragraphs of prose. Because it's a different medium, we alter the way we tell our stories, playing to this medium's strengths as George and I tried to do with the original, playing to the strength of comics.”
“And yes,” Wolfman added, “Tom [DeSanto] and I intend for the ‘nightgown and cigarette" scene to be there.”
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From www.ign.com
Comic-Con 2006: DC Animated
by Hilary Goldstein
July 23, 2006
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SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2006
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Teen Titans: Written by Marv Wolfman and Tom DeSanto, with input from George Perez, this film focuses on the '80s version of the Titans. Though the specific storyline was not confirmed, DC used the cover of the Judas Contract (one of the best Titans tales of all time) during the announcement.
"This is just the beginning," Levitz assured. In fact, DC want to hear from the fans as to what stories they'd like to see. Levitz stressed that the series was for the fans and would retain the core essence and look of the original tales. The audience shouted a number of possible stories. One, however, earned a promising response from Levitz. "The Dark Knight [Returns], we have talked about."
The voice talent has not been finalized for these films. DC is not yet certain if the same actors will carry over in the same roles from one film to the next.
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From www.newsarama.com
SDCC '06: PAUL LEVITZ ON DC'S NEW ANIMATED PUSH
07-22-2006, 11:33 PM
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SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2006
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As DC Publisher and President Paul Levitz announced at Saturday's DC: One Year Greater panel, DC and Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video are looking to enter the direct to video marketplace in a big way, with three upcoming animated movies: New Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, Superman/Doomsday, and The New Frontier.
Bruce Timm will oversee the projects, and each will be faithful adaptations of the original stories, carrying over the stories as well as the art styles from the comics. As such, Darwyn Cooke, Marv Wolfman and George Perez were all announced as helping with the adaptations.
Shortly after the announcement, we sat down with Levitz to talk about the new deal, and learn a little more about the larger picture.
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NRAMA: In that vein, as you said at the panel, the different features will be similar in style to the art that's in the original comics?
Paul Levitz: That's the goal, and it's certainly the reason to have George and Darwyn involved. With New Frontier, Darwyn's an animator by trade, so like Marv on Titans, he brings with him a very powerful knowledge of how to translate his own work. Animation's not the same thing as comics, so there are certain translations to be made, but I think you will feel the richness of Darwyn's work come through.
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From www.newsarama.com
SDCC '06: DC COMICS' DC UNIVERSE PANEL
07-22-2006, 11:26 AM
DC Comics held their major DC Universe-related panel of the Comic-Con weekend Saturday, and we're on hand for a full report.
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TEEN TITANS: THE JUDAS CONTRACT DVD
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BRAVE AND THE BOLD #1
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Working with Warner Bros. Home Video and WB Animation, the company will launch a new line of direct-to-video DC animated movies that are being designed with DC Comics fans in mind, Levitz said.
...The third title in the series will be an animated version of the classic story Teen Titans story “The Judas Contract”, written by Marv Wolfman. Tom DeStano (X-Men) will join Wolfman as co-writer and producer on the film.
"This is just the beginning," Levitz said. "We're sitting around and thinking of more...so send all your suggestions in."
Levitz also added that George Perez will be working on the animated Judas Contract as well, and that Bruce Timm will be overseeing all the animated films.
"We’re looking at more than the last five minutes of history," Levitz said in regards to what will differentiate this from movies such as Ultimate Avengers.
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DC displayed the George Perez cover to Brave and the Bold #1, a November debuting ongoing series by Waid and Perez. Guess who the first story arcs stars..?
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