For Immediate Release
BATMAN AND FRIENDS BAND TOGETHER
AS WARNER HOME VIDEO RELEASES
BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD
VOLUME 1
ON DVD AUGUST 25, 2009
First Four Animated Episodes On One Action-Packed DVD
Burbank, CA (May 11, 2009) - The newest animated hit on Cartoon Network is finally out on DVD, as Warner Home Video saves the day with Batman: The Brave and the Bold Volume 1 on DVD. As Batman teams up with his other superhero friends, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics band together to produce this primetime ratings powerhouse with boys 6-11. With non-stop action and plenty of laughs, Warner Home Video (WHV) releases the first DVD from this popular television series on August 25, 2009 at a retail price of $14.98 SRP.
Alone, Batman is a force to be reckoned with, but when the caped crusader ventures beyond city limits and teams up with heroes from across the DC Universe, no villain stands a chance. Blue Beetle, Red Tornado, Aquaman and countless others will fight their foes together to claim victory alongside Batman as they frequently find themselves, facing situations that are both unfamiliar and exhilarating. With villains around every bend, Batman and his superhero friends will be forced to rely on their strength and intelligence to bring justice home.
"Warner Home Video is thrilled to release the latest installment in the Batman animation franchise on DVD," said Amit Desai, WHV Vice President of Family, Animation and Partner Brands Marketing. "Batman: The Brave and the Bold Volume 1 portrays the importance of teamwork as legendary superheroes unite to save the world and give fans an unforgettable experience."
Batman: The Brave and the Bold is executive produced by Sam Register, and the producers are James Tucker and Linda M. Steiner. The voice cast includes Diedrich Bader as Batman, John DiMaggio as Aquaman, James Arnold Taylor as Green Arrow, Will Friedle as Blue Beetle, Corey Burton as Red Tornado and Tom Kenny as Plastic Man.
Episodes:
Batman: The Brave and the Bold Volume 1
- Rise of the Blue Beetles!
- Terror on Dinosaur Island!
- Evil Under the Sea!
- Invasion of the Secret Santas!
About Warner Home Video:
With operations in 90 international territories Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.
About DC Comics:
DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman. These DC Super Heroes and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics' Web site is located at www.dccomics.com.
BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.
About Warner Bros. Animation:
Warner Bros. Animation has been producing award-winning original animation since 1930, when it released its first cartoon, "Sinkin' in the Bathtub." Since then, Warner Bros. Animation's characters have set the standard for innovative, quality animation. Producing for network and cable television, online, home entertainment and feature films both domestically and internationally, Warner Bros. Animation is highly respected for its creative and technical excellence, as well as maintaining the studio's rich cartoon heritage. Warner Bros. Animation also oversees the creative use of, and production of animated programming based on classic animated characters from the Hanna-Barbera and DC Comics libraries. Warner Bros. Animation is one of the most honored animation studios in history, garnering a grand total of six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents' Choice Award, a Humanitas Award, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
