Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 8:11PM 
Some good additions are being released in July if you're a Superfan. A deluxe version of "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow" is out and will be nestled nicely upon my shelf. Below are links to related Superman titles for July.
All Star Superman #1 Special Edition
Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? Deluxe Edition
Superman: World of New Krypton #5
Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes (softcover)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 4:23PM You know how Internet rumors start these days. One site publishes something, a fan site picks it up. A few more sites attribute it to one of the places from which they heard it and so forth.
The current rumor is that Brandon Routh's upcoming movie, "Dead of Night," is headed straight to DVD.
Not so, says Plantinum Studios Vice President Dan Forcey.
"We're contractually obligated and guaranteed a theatrical release of at least 1,100 screens," Forcey just told me. "We couldn't do direct-to-DVD if we wanted to."
For a refresher on the movie, here is my interview with Forcey.
Monday, June 29, 2009 at 4:30PM 
From a Warner Bros. press release:
Earth Imperiled, Villainy Reigns,
Heroes Hunted –
Prepare to Root for the bad guys!
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES
FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO ON SEPT. 29, 2009
DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie Based on Acclaimed
Jeph Loeb/Ed McGuinness Comics; Tim Daly, Kevin Conroy & Clancy Brown Reprise Original Voices of Superman, Batman & Lex Luthor
The World’s Greatest Super Heroes become America’s most wanted criminals – and are hunted by friends and foes alike – in Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, the sixth entry in the popular DVD series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the full-length animated film will be distributed by Warner Home Video on September 29, 2009. Superman/Batman: Public Enemieswill be available as a Special Edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-RayTMHi-Def for $24.98 (SRP) and $29.99 (SRP), respectively, as well as single disc DVD for $19.98 (SRP) and On Demand. Order due date for all versions is August 25, 2009.
Superman/Batman: Public Enemiesis based on the popular Jeph Loeb/Ed McGuinness comic series/graphic novel. Animation legend Bruce Timm (Superman Doomsday, Green Lantern) is executive producer. Michael Goguen (Justice League: The New Frontier) is supervising producer. Sam Liu (The Batman) is directing a script written by Stan Berkowitz (Justice League: The New Frontier).
In the film, United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite asteroid to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his “partner in crime,” Batman. Heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite – and recruit help – to stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the asteroid, and uncover Luthor’s devious plot to take command of far more than North America.
The movie reunites the lead voices of Superman, Batman and Lex Luthor from the landmark Superman: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated Series. Tim Daly (Private Practice), Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League) and Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption) reprise their roles as Superman, Batman and Lex Luthor, respectively.
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies - 2-Disc Special Edition version will have more than three hours of incredible bonus features, including:
-Blackest NightFeaturette: Inside the DC Comics Event: Behind-the-scenes of Blackest Night, the epicDC Super Hero event in which the dead shall rise.
-A Test of MindsFeaturette: Superman and Batman featurette with Jeph Loeb, giving viewers a fresh and revitalized look at the team-up of Superman and Batman working together despite their often competitive and challenging relationship.
-Dinner with DC: With Special Guest Kevin ConroyFeaturette: Reprising his role from Batman: The Animated Series, Kevin Conroy joins the crew for dinner to discuss their creative approach and what the Superman/Batman team-up means.The evening will be hosted by Voice Director Andrea Romano, Producer Bruce Timm and DC’s Gregory Noveck
-Extended Sneak Peak at Next DCU Film
-Digital Copy Download
-Widescreen (1.78:1)
-Two Episodes of Justice League Unlimitedhand-picked by animation legend Bruce Timm
The Blu-ray release of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies will have more than three-and-a-half hours of bonus materials, including all the great extras from the 2-disc Special Edition as well as two additional episodes of Justice League Unlimited and two episodes from Justice League, both personally selected by fan-favorite Bruce Timm.
“Warner Premiere is excited to continue this successful partnership with DC Comics, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video to present feature-length PG-13 animated original films with the filmmaking and celebrity voice starpower of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies,” said Matt Bierman, Senior Vice President Production, Warner Premiere.
“Based on the past success of Superman Doomsday and Batman: Gotham Knight, we know the pairing of the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight – pitted against both their DC Super Hero colleagues and the entire rogue’s gallery of DC villains – will offer fans the level of entertainment normally reserved for the big, summer blockbuster films,” said Amit Desai, WHV Vice President of Family, Animation & Partner Brands.
“This is the ultimate film for DC animation lovers featuring not only the cornerstone characters of comic book and Saturday morning heroes, but also returns the seminal voices of those characters – Tim Daly, Kevin Conroy and Clancy Brown – in a story that explores the Superman/Batman dynamic and allows Lex Luthor to shine in ultimate villainy,” said Gregory Noveck, Senior VP Creative Affairs, DC Comics.
Marketing Support
Superman/Batman: Public Enemieswill be extensively marketed with a robust national TV, Print, Radio and Online media campaign generating over 500 million impressions! The campaign will also include trailering on WHV titles to garner an additional 10 million impressions. Exciting promotions with Xbox Live, iTunes, Amazon and the Sony Playstation Network will drive strong consumer awareness and demand amongst the core fan base. Additionally, the dedicated Superman/Batman: Public Enemies website will include an enticing sweepstakes offer to drive traffic and viral activity.
Basics:
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies - Single Disc
Street Date: September 29, 2009
Order Due Date: August 25, 2009
Languages: English and Spanish
Audio: Dolby Surround Stereo
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: Estimated 75 min.
Price: $19.98 SRP / No MAP
UPC: 883929069934
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies – 2-Disc Special Edition
Street Date: September 29, 2009
Order Due Date: August 25, 2009
Languages: English and Spanish
Audio: Dolby Surround Stereo
Rating: PG-13
Runtimes: Disc 1 – Estimated 75 min.
Disc 2 – Estimated 180+ minutes
Price: $24.98 SRP / No MAP
UPC: 883929069927
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies – Blu-RayTMHi-Def
Street Date: September 29, 2009
Order Due Date: August 25, 2009
Languages: English and Spanish
Audio: Dolby Surround Stereo
Rating: PG-13
Runtimes: Disc 1 – Estimated 75 min.
Disc 2 – Estimated 210+ minutes
Price: $29.99 SRP / No MAP
UPC: 883929070626
About Warner Premiere:
Warner Premiere is Warner Bros. Entertainment’s new direct-to-consumer production company focused on the development, production and marketing of feature-length content, as well as short form digital content for the growing home entertainment market. Warner Premiere is committed to being at the creative forefront in the evolution of quality product in the direct-to-DVD business and the digital space, creating material that exemplifies the commitment to story, production and brand equity for which Warner Bros. is known.
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.
SUPERMAN, BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. (s09)
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).
Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 9:03PM 
Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson
Penciled by Francis Manapul
Cover by Francis Manapul
An amalgamation of Lex and Joker, calling himself Lex Joker, introduces us to a newly formed team of amalgamates known as the Brotherhood of Injustice. The team consists of Lana Quinn, Brainycat, Ventrilomaker, Jimmy Two-Face, Penguello, and Doomstroke. Terranado is introduced last as Lex Joker asks if she is sure the Justice Titans are oblivious to her betrayal. She reassures him that no one suspects anything because of the new teammates Batman and Superman.
Back at the Justice Titans tower Batman is examining a piece of Doomstorke's bone and Superman says he doesn't see anything. Batman says this is proof that he and Superman are sharing a dream. They pass a statue of Ravanna, one of the original Titans that sacrificed herself to save the others.
They run into Terranado and Batman calls her bluff, promising that even though this is a dream she won't hurt any of the figmented Justice Titan members. She claims to be telling the truth, but in code that the security cameras were off as the Brotherhood of Injustice crashes through the wall.
The teams battle each other and the Brotherhood begins to get the upper hand. Penguello reveals himself to be a mixture of Penguin and Metallo thus hindering Supermans abilities to take anyone out. Batman yells to Superman to focus and remember this is all a dream; he has deducted that John Dee (Doctor Destiny) is the person behind this mischief.
He reveals that Batman and Superman are the last free minds in his woven dream world and they were to be a composite being as well but wouldn't play along. Now he must kill them. Superman uses a little detective work of his own, instructing Batman to destroy the Ravanna statue. Through inner dialogue Batman reasons that it's a supernatural connection and no coincidence that the magic based heroes are the only ones based as statues.
Bruce wakes up in bed to Zatanna bringing him breakfast. He reasons with her that this is a dream reality bringing her most honest fantasy to life. He convinces her to cast a spell to prove that it's not real. She does and they both wake up in their own beds.
Superman is stuck in a more horrific fantasy with Raven, who is possessed by the demon, Trigon. He tells Raven to follow the heroes voice inside and she breaks free of the spell. Clark wakes up in bed with Lois, telling her he just had some nightmares.
Batman and Superman meet the next day and discuss the dream. Superman is worried that John Dee possibly knows their identities, but Batman reassures him that John had been in a coma since the night they were attacked.
Back at Arkham, John is given a shot for sleep, but before drifting off he slurs out, "Bruce Kent."
Story:
This is my first venture back into Superman/Batman after about a two year hiatus. I feel I was lucky to start back when I did because this issue is just plain fun. I'm glad this book is just out on its own continuity now and the stories can free flow as they go. The combinations of the villains was really note and if we had an actual Doomstroke, the entire DCU would be in for trouble. I think the creepiest one was possibly Penguello. He reminded me of that little clown doll from the Saw films. I guess you could say the ending has some clichés to it, but what isn't anymore? Great issue over all. With all the event driven stuff going on in comics now its great to be able to pick up an issue of a comic and just read it through with out any prior knowledge of any sort of continuity.
Art:
I was unfamiliar with Francis Manapul's art other than the solicits for the Adventure Comics coming up. I really like his style from this issue and the solicits. Looks like he penciled the whole thing himself, coloring and all, just some really beautiful art.
Cover:
How about a grand slam? Good story. Check. Good art. Check. Good cover. Check. This issue has it all and the cover itself is bursting with "pick me up" factor. Superman and Batman sit as the centerpiece of a bright and bold colorful background of all the amalgamated characters inside.
Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 7:57PM ...or depending on your preference of favorite characters he could be #2. DC Direct has announced the release of Superman and Batman maquettes to coincide with the release of the new animated feature "Superman/Batman: Public Enemies." The animated feature as well as the maquettes are based upon the widley popular story by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness.
An alternate view, as well as a look at the Batman statue is available at DC Direct.