Warner Archive Collection hosts first Mayhem
of the Music Meister Sing-Along,
plus salute to “Sidekicks” featuring Loren Lester, voice of Robin in BTAS
Warner Bros.
Home Entertainment (WBHE) and Warner Archive Collection (WAC) take the
spotlight for all three days of WonderCon in Anaheim, April 3-5, with World Premieres
of the highly anticipated animated films Batman
vs. Robin and Batman Unlimited:
Animal Instincts, and a pair of WAC panels highlighted by the first-ever
sing-along with the “Mayhem of the Music Meister” episode of Batman: The Brave and the Bold and a
salute to super hero “sidekicks.”
Batman vs. Robin panelists will also be autographing
WonderCon-exclusive mini-posters on Friday from 3:45-4:30pm at Booth 233.
Here are the complete panel
descriptions, including all confirmed panelists for Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
& Warner Archive Collection at WonderCon:
Friday, 4/3/15
6:00–8:00pm
World Premiere: Batman vs. Robin –
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation
welcome WonderCon attendees to the World Premiere of Batman vs. Robin, the latest entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe Original Movies. In the
film, Damian Wayne, now bearing the mantle of Robin, blazes a headstrong and
sometimes reckless trail alongside his father, Batman. While investigating a
crime scene, Robin encounters a mysterious figure, Talon, who leads him on a
life-altering course through the depths of Gotham’s secret society, known as
The Court of Owls. It’s a dangerous journey that will force Batman and Robin to
face their most dangerous adversary – each other! Be among the first to see this new film, then stay for
a star-studded panel led by the voices of Batman, Robin and Nightwing – Jason O’Mara (Terra Nova, Complications), Stuart
Allan (Son of Batman) and Sean Maher (Firefly/Serenity, Much Ado About Nothing), respectively – alongside
producer James Tucker (Justice League: Throne of Atlantis), director Jay
Oliva (Batman: Assault on Arkham),
Eisner Award-winning writer J.M.
DeMatteis (Justice League, Teen
Titans Go!), character designer Phil Bourassa (Justice
League: Throne of Atlantis), dialogue director Andrea Romano (Batman: The
Dark Knight Returns) and some potential special guests. DC All-Access host Tiffany Smith will moderate the fun,
including the awarding of a few exclusive prizes. Inspired by the storyline from the
best-selling graphic novel, Batman: Court
of Owls, Batman vs. Robin arrives April 14, 2015 from Warner
Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. Arena
Saturday, 4/4/15
5:45–6:45pm
Toonstock II: Warner Archive Collection’s Music Meister
Sing-Along – Once more, with feeling! You're
invited to the second annual toe-tapping, floor-stomping celebration of great
cartoon music, this year featuring the first-ever WonderCon exclusive
sing-along with the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode, “Mayhem of the
Music Meister.” Join composers Kristopher
Carter, Michael McCuistion and Lolita
Ritmanis, BTBATB producers James
Tucker & Michael Jelenic, Warner Archive Collection podcast hosts Matt Patterson and DW Ferranti and a few possible surprise guests for an entertaining,
interactive look/listen at some of the great cartoon music of the past 50+
years. Moderator Gary Miereanu might
even hand out a few cool prizes! Room 300DE.
Sunday, 4/5/15
11:30am–1:00pm World Premiere of Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts – Another storm is brewing in Gotham and it’s not only raining cats and
dogs but evil Cyber Animals! Be among the first to see how Batman and his team
of super heroes meets the challenge in the World Premiere of Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts. When the city is plagued by a slew of bizarre crimes committed by an animal-inspired villain squad known as
the Animilitia – comprised of Silverback, Cheetah, Killer Croc and Man-Bat –
Batman must swing into action to investigate. These animalistic villains bring
new and exciting challenges for the hero of Gotham, and Batman must find a way
to bring these criminal creatures to a halt! But could the Animilitia be
working for powerful businessman Oswald Cobblepot a.k.a. The Penguin? How does The
Penguin’s new invention of robotic Cyber Animals fit into the mix? In the end,
it’ll the combined forces of Batman, Flash, Green Arrow, Nightwing and Red
Robin to combat these Animal Instincts. Catch this all new flick, then stay for
an entertaining panel featuring the voices of
Batman and Red Robin, Roger Craig Smith (Batman: Arkham Origins) and Yuri Lowenthal (Ben 10 franchise, Naruto)
with screenwriter Heath Corson; and surprise guests. Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts arrives May 12, 2015 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-Ray™
Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. Room 300AB
Sunday, 4/5/15
1:00–2:00pm
Warner Archive Collection’s More Than Sidekicks! – Super Heroes may get the glory, but it’s their “sidekicks” that do all
the real heavy lifting … and steal your heart. Join the definitive voice of
Robin, Loren Lester (Batman: The Animated Series) , legendary
super hero animation producer Alan
Burnett, Eisner Award-winning writer J.M. DeMatteis, Young Justice
producer Greg Weisman, Warner Archive Collection podcasters DW Ferranti and Matthew
Patterson for an engaging look at some of the most endearing sidekicks to
grace the popular DC-based TV series, from Burt Ward in the 1966 Batman series
and Legends of the Superheroes TV special and the early TV toon incarnations of
Teen Titans and Batman & Robin to modern high-def presentations of Young
Justice, Batman: The Brave and the Bold and the popular Teen Titans Go! Moderator Gary Miereanu will keep the festivities light, as always will have
some cool autographed goodies from the Warner Archive Collection to award lucky
fans. Room 300AB
Sunday, 4/5/15
2:45–4:45pm
Encore Screening: Batman vs. Robin
Arena
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