DC seems to have finally cracked the code when it comes to live-action superhero films but there's no doubt that the company's animated films are gems. One thing the recent movies have dropped are the lush DC Showcase animated shorts, which is finally returning after a few years of being left out. Like before, these short animated films will focus on obscure characters and the company has announced the list of Showcase shorts coming soon.
The DC Showcase shorts will focus on Sgt. Rock, Adam Strange, Neil Gaiman's Death, The Phantom Stranger, and, oddly enough, Batman: Death in the Family. These shorts are scheduled to be released in late 2020, which means fans have a number of new DC animated movies to look forward to.
Fans are probably wondering why Death in the Family is just a short since the story can carry a whole film and was already mentioned in the wonderful Under the Red Hood animated film. Your guess is as good as mine.
Here is a summary of the Showcase shorts, courtesy of DC Comics:
Sgt. Rock is executive produced and directed by Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series) from a script by award-winning comics writers Louise Simonson & Walter Simonson and Tim Sheridan (Reign of the Supermen). Karl Urban (Star Trek & Lord of the Rings film franchises) provides the voice of Sgt. Rock. Also voicing characters in Sgt. Rock are Keith Ferguson, William Salyers and Audrey Wasilewski.
Adam Strange is produced and directed by Butch Lukic (Batman Unlimited franchise), who also conceived the original story—which is written by J.M. DeMatteis (Constantine: City of Demons). Charlie Weber (How To Get Away with Murder) provides the voice of Adam Strange, alongside with Roger R. Cross, Kimberly Brooks, Ray Chase and Fred Tatasciore.
Inspired by Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, Death is produced and directed by Sam Liu (Justice League vs. The Fatal Five) and written by J.M. DeMatteis (Batman: Bad Blood). Leonardo Nam (Westworld) provides the voice of Vincent, and Jamie Chung (The Gifted, Big Hero 6) is the voice of Death. The cast also includes Darin De Paul, Keith Szarabajka and Kari Wahlgren.
The Phantom Stranger also has Bruce Timm at the helm as executive producer and director, and is written by Ernie Altbacker (Teen Titans: The Judas Contract). Peter Serafinowicz (The Tick) gives voice to the Phantom Stranger, and Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville, Impastor) provides the voice of Seth. The Phantom Stranger also features the voices of Natalie Lander, Grey Griffin and Roger Craig Smith.
No details on Death in the Family were given.
Are you guys excited for these new DC Showcase animated shorts?
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