January 29, 2013 DVD and Blu-ray: 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part 2' - New York DVD

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part 2 is the final installment of the fifteenth direct-to-video animated film in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies line released by Warner Premiere and Warner Bros. Animation. It contains the epic conclusion in the two-part adaptation of Frank Miller’s acclaimed 1980s four-issue comic book limited series Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. The film is directed by Jay Oliva from a screenplay by Bob Goodman. Sam Register, Bruce Timm, Michael Uslan and Benjamin Melnicker are the executive producers. Fanboy demi-god Peter Weller of Robocop fame reprises his role as the voice of Bruce Wayne/Batman. Joining Weller is David Selby as Commissioner Gordon, Ariel Winter as Carrie/Robin, Mark Valley as Clark Kent/Superman, Michael Emerson as Joker, Conan O’Brien as animated talk show host Dave Endochrine and Michael McKean as Dr. Bartholomew Wolper. Also featured in the voice cast is Paget Brewster as Lana Lang, Maria Canals-Barrrera as new Commissioner Yindel and Radio Hall of Fame member Michael Jackson as Alfred.

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Following the events in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part 1, Batman and his new sidekick Robin have reclaimed Gotham City from The Mutants, who had terrorized the citizens. Continuing to battle crime, Batman’s resurgence has put him in the spotlight once again -- awakening an evil in Arkham Asylum. Arch nemesis Joker is back and he has a new diabolical scheme that threatens to drag Batman into the darkest levels of insanity. Meanwhile, Superman has been sent by the President to stop Batman’s new unsanctioned reign at whatever cost. The aging Dark Knight will now have to battle old foes and allies simultaneously while waging a tireless war against crime to protect his beloved city.

The DVD and Blu-ray include a preview of DC Universe's next animated movie Superman: Unbound. Exclusively on Blu-ray are three bonus episodes handpicked by producer Alan Burnett, a digital comic with an excerpt from the graphic novel The Dark Knight Falls by Frank Miller, a look at Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part 1 and three featurettes. “The Joker: Laughing in the Face of Death” is a fitting tribute to the Joker, giving perspective as to why this engrossing character is the true arch nemesis of Batman. The all-new documentary “Superman vs. Batman: When Heroes Collide” examines Batman and Superman’s long history of friendship and conflict. In “From Sketch to Screen – Exploring the Adaptation Process with Jay Oliva,” director Oliva gives a fascinating animatic breakdown of five of his favorite moments from Batman: The Dark Knight Returns.

View video: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part 2 Trailer

Cast:

Peter Weller as Batman / Bruce Wayne
Ariel Winter as Robin / Carrie Kelley
David Selby as Commissioner Gordon
Mark Valley as Clark Kent / Superman
Paget Brewster as Lana Lang
Michael Emerson as Joker
Grey DeLisle as Another Carla
Frank Welker as Mayor Stevenson
Michael McKean as Dr. Bartholomew Wolper
Robin Atkins Downes as Oliver Queen
Dee Bradley Baker as Don
Maria Canals-Barrera as Ellen Yindel
James Patrick Stuart as Murray
Conan O'Brien as David Endocrine
Yuri Lowenthal as Son of Batman

DVD Special Features:

Preview of DC Universe's Next Animated Movie Superman: Unbound

Blu-ray Special Features:
Includes all DVD Special Features plus:

The Joker: Laughing in the Face of Death – An all-new featurette. A fitting tribute to the Joker, giving perspective as to why this engrossing character is the true arch nemesis of Batman.
Superman vs. Batman: When Heroes Collide – An all-new documentary. Batman and Superman have a long history of friendship and conflict. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns brought an end to that conflict. This is the story behind that battle.
From Sketch to Screen – Exploring the Adaptation Process with Jay Oliva. Director Jay Oliva gives a fascinating animatic breakdown of five of his favorite moments from Batman: The Dark Knight Returns.
Look Back – Sneak Peek at Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Two bonus episodes from Batman: The Animated Series (“The Last Laugh” and “The Man Who Killed Batman”) and an episode from The New Batman Adventures (“Legends of the Dark Knight”), all handpicked by producer Alan Burnett.
Digital Comic – Excerpt from the graphic novel The Dark Knight Falls by Frank Miller.

Exclusives:

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Best Buy - Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part 2 Blu-ray Combo Pack with Joker figurine.
F.Y.E. - Free poster when you buy Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part 2 on DVD or Blu-ray.
Target - Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part 2 includes bonus Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Issue #1 digital comic from the acclaimed graphic novel by Frank Miller, available on DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack.

Coupons:

$5 off when you buy Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part 2 and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part 1 on DVD or Blu-ray in a single purchase. - Expires 3/15/13 (peelie on package)
Best Buy - $5 Upgrade & Save coupon: Get a $5 coupon valid on any Blu-ray movie priced $9.99 and up when you trade in an original DVD. More info.

Best Prices:

DVD - $9.99 at Amazon.com, Best Buy, $13.99 at Target, $17.86 at Walmart.com
Blu-ray Combo Pack (includes DVD and UltraViolet Digital Copy) - $13.99 at Target, $14.99 at Amazon.com, Best Buy ($9.99 after $5 Upgrade & Save coupon), $21.86 at Walmart.com
Best Buy exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack with Joker figurine - $19.99 ($14.99 after $5 Upgrade & Save coupon)
Target exclusive DVD with bonus digital comic - $13.99
Target exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack with bonus digital comic - $13.99