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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

DVD & Blu-ray: BATMAN - THE KILLING JOKE (2016)

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Product Description: What does it take for a person to snap? How much despair for a mind to fracture? These are the twisted questions that The Joker has set out to answer, to show Gotham that even an ordinary man like Commissioner Gordon is only one bad day away from sheer insanity. Based on the acclaimed DC Comics graphic novel, witness a journey into the dark psyche of the Clown Prince of Crime. Follow his humble beginnings as a struggling comic to his fateful encounter with the Dark Knight that changed everything. Fueled by the return of Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as The Joker, witness the birth of a super villain, the fortitude of a hero and the punch line that you will leave you speechless.

Find out more about this product after the jump (order links, extras, trailer etc.)




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Film Details

  • Starring: Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong, Ray Wise

  • Director: Sam Liu

  • Genre: Animation, Action, Crime

  • Running Time: 76 min

  • Studio: Warner Bros.

  • Rating: R for some bloody images and disturbing content


DVD / Blu-Ray Details


Batman The Killing Joke Blu-ray Cover
Batman The Killing Joke DVD Cover

  • Available Editions (click links to order):
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1

  • Release Date: August 2, 2016

  • Language: English / French, Germany, Spanish (Dubbed)


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  • Audio Formats:
    • Blu-Ray: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0
    • DVD: Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Subtitles: English SDH, French, German SDH, Japanese, Spanish

  • Special Features:
    • An exclusive sneak peek at the next DC Universe Original Movie
    • Featurette – “Batman: The Killing Joke – Madness Set To Music” – Jim Gordon must bear witness to the most disturbing images any father could imagine while a maniac entices his break from sanity in song. This documentary looks at the step-by-process of one of the most crucial scenes in Batman: The Killing Joke, including the methodology James Tucker used as he storyboarded Brian Bolland’s stunning work for the screen; Dynamic Music Partners composers/lyricists’ creative merging of original music with the poetic words from the graphic novel to provoke the desired feelings and emotions for this critical scene; and actor Mark Hamill’s physical, devoted performance to capturing the world¹s most notorious Super-Villain in song.
    • Featurette – “Many Shades of Joker: The Tale of The Killing Joke” – Brian Bolland’s artwork is instantly recognizable to comic book enthusiasts all over the world. Known for his amazing cover art, it was a rare inclusion into the body of a graphic novel, Batman: The Killing Joke, that helped the perennial story of Batman and The Joker remain a fan favorite for decades to come. Combined with the graphic novel’s original script – which is more than just the telling of a story, but an intricate map explaining every stop along the way to the end of a fantastic journey – this documentary reveals the artistic process behind The Killing Joke’s distinct style. We’ll learn how artists and writers excelled at conveying story and human emotion one panel at a time, mesmerizing readers with unforgettable stories and humanized depictions of heroes and villains. And why after nearly 30 years in print, Batman: The Killing Joke is more thought provoking than ever, as its socio-economic themes are relatable to generation after generation.
    • From the DC Comics Vault – Two 22-minute episodes: The New Batman Adventures - “Old Wounds” and Batman: The Animated Series - “Christmas with The Joker”

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