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First 'Superman: Unbound' Trailer Arrives

Get an extended look at DC's next animated film!

Marvel might have the edge when it comes to feature films, but DC is destroying when it comes to animated releases. The beyond epic The Dark Knight Returns: Part 2 just came out and now we're already getting a glimpse at the next animated feature!

Based on Geoff Johns' Brainiac story in ACTION COMICS #866-870, the story focuses on Superman (Matt Bomer) attempting to defend Earth from the classic villain (John Noble). As you can see in the trailer, it'll also include Supergirl (Molly C. Quinn), Lois Lane (Stana Katic) and the Kandor, the capital of Krypton.

No exact date has been released yet but the film is slated to come out on blu-ray/DVD and digital download this year. Viners, does this look like a must buy for you?

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Finally a Superman movie with Brainiac!

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@GodDamnIronMan said:

strength of 10,000 worlds?!!!

That would make it over... 9,000!

Sorry... that was uncalled for.

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Obviously good story. Not to crazy about the character designs. Definitely will watch though. Also can't wait for Flashpoint, heard it is coming out this year,

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Looks like another DC animated movie hit!!! DC owns animated movies!!!

Superman could have been drawn better though

Besides that very excited

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Looks awesome. And I after I SERIOUSLY underestimated "Superman Vs. The Elite" I won't make that mistake again. For this, I'm in.

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I am also happy that Kandor is back in the new 52 just like the silver age and bronze age.

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Pretty cool trailer. And I like a good Brainiac story. I think I'll rent it first tho before buying it. Animated Superman has often been a little hit or miss for me.

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Edited By LeaderVladimir

Neal Caffrey must save the world from the evil Walter Bishop with the help of Alexis Castle and Kate Beckett!

AWESOME!

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as Adam implied I'm shocked that you able to earn $7328 in one month on the internet. did you look at this page Great70.com

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this is all they do superman and batman......lets do someone else or add someone else to the mix..

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@Atary77 said:

To those who say Superman is difficult to write for, take a look at this!

Superman IS difficult to write. This and other great Superman stories are a credit to the genius of its writers.

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@Mia26 said:

Looks awesome ....

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I feel like they should do movie on the H'El story arc, and reintroduce Supergirl and Superboy in the DC animated universe.

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Damn!

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On a more serious note, John Noble as Brainiac sounds fantastic.

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@SmashBrawler said:

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WELCOME TO EARF

NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A CLOSE ENCOUNTER

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Superman: Brainiac Attacks - the reboot

Now we're gettin' somewhere.

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strength of 10,000 worlds?!!!

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I'll definitely get it, because that book is one of my favorite Superman stories.

But I'm not sure I like the look of the animation that much. It looks almost nothing like Gary Frank's artwork, so I wish it looked more like that. Oh well. I'm sure it will be enjoyable.

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@GothamRed said:

So what are our chances of a non-batman or superman movie from DC animation these days?

Next movie is Flashpoint.So there are some big chances

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I liked it. It causes me some loling that Superman is the guy from White Collar

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I recall reading this when it first come out. Really enjoyed the story. This looks ok. I'll probably watch, doubt I'll buy it.

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Looks awesome. I love that Brainiac story by Johns.

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@doombot890 said:

didnt they say they were going to do a Flashpoint movie?

It should come out after this in the Fall.

@Mister_Sensational said:

This looks like it could be really good and I'm sure I'll enjoy it, I'm just a little tired of every DC animated film revolving around either Superman, Batman, or both. Okay I know there are a few that don't just feature Superman and Batman i.e. the Justice League animated movies (Doom, Crisis on Two Earths, and New Frontier) and the ones that don't have Superman and Batman in them at all like Wonder Woman and the two Green Lantern movies but that's exactly my point, why can't we get more animated features like those from DC featuring characters who haven't had a chance to star in their own solo work like Flash or Aquaman... (I would also say Green Arrow but the Arrow T.V series is handling that quite nicely). Or how bout more movies based on major crossover events like Infinite Crisis, Blackest Night, or Flashpoint. Or ones that take place in another reality Kingdom Come! I'm just saying there's all kinds of material they can use from all over the DCU why do they keep going back to just Superman and Batman!?

Because Wonder Woman and Green Lantern sell a lot of comics, but their films didn't sell. Why would a company like Warner take unnecessary risks on other unknown solo heroes or not beloved solo heroes

that are unlikely to pay off?

Bruce Timm has said that no one can properly animate kingdom come without using CG. And Flashpoint is a crossover that is being adapted.

That said, I do want a Justice League: Origin movie adaptation that is better than the original. Throne of Atlantis would also be really cool.

@LordRequiem said:

With the technology and artists they have now I don't understand why they don't make everything a little more detailed.

Because it would be too expensive in comparison to the return that these films make. To elaborate my point: Young Justice is one of the most expensive animated shows to date.

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Wow, this trailer has sold me - Matthew Bomer as Superman is phenomenal! Along with John Noble and Molly Quinn. I'd be very excited to see him voice the Man of Steel a few more times.

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A Superman animated film after Batmans animated film? Wow! Who saw that coming?  I wonder if they'll make a Justice League animated film next.  XP  (+) 
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Looks good! Next FLASHPOINT! O_O

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@LordRequiem said:

With the technology and artists they have now I don't understand why they don't make everything a little more detailed.

Agreed, I don't dig the stiff animation but it perhaps takes more money then these movies earn to include the detail we'd like? Not sure but I agree with you.

@k4tzm4n said:

The beyond epic The Dark Knight Returns: Part 2 just came out and now we're already getting a glimpse at the next animated feature!

Part 1 in my opinion dwarfs part 2. Besides part 2 is what lead to the Batman vs Superman anatgonism we are still dealing with today. That book, and movie adaption before MOS drops, was horrible for Supes reputation, still is ..and all because he wanted to continue helping people while all the other heroes retired. Believe me people are finding even more reasons to hate Supes from that one stupid story.

Anywho, what do you think our chances are at a JLA - The Nail adaption next?

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love brainaic so im sold

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DC stepping up their animated movie game. The Justice League movies, The Dark Knight Returns 1&2, and now this. Can't wait to see more. Anyone else wanna see a Crisis on Infinite Earths movie?!

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Looks good.

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Looks awesome ....

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There are way too many things I'd like to see from DC in animated form. However, admittedly, Batman/Superman stuff tops most of the list. I wouldn't mind a Batman RIP animation, but I feel like that whole story is way too tangle-y and complex to fit in to one or even two films, what with the lead up, infinite crisis, Batman Reborn, Return of Bruce Wayne, etc. I suppose they could always just do the RIP bit and not go in to anything that happens after Dr. Hurt 'dies' in a helicopter crash, but that would just feel unfinished.

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@jorgeareizaga: Get the hell out of here ....

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It looks awesome :D

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@SmashBrawler said:

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WELCOME TO EARF

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Looks awesome

@jorgeareizaga said:

i want to see SupermanĀ“s crotch totally hit, beaten, kicked and humilliated!

What the hell?

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One of the best storylines in Superman, with John Noble voicing Brainiac?!!!

I'm definitely buying this!!!

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@OmgOmgWtfWtf: you're right they need to spread the love.

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Yes please!

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i want to see SupermanĀ“s crotch totally hit, beaten, kicked and humilliated!

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I have to get this. Is there a release date?

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wow does Brainiac sound like garbage. they really need to make film on someone else already. I don't know why they don't just a JLA film that sets up a side film for another character.

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this, I'm sure like most of the dc animations is going to be pretty good. But damn can we get some other characters besides Batman/ Superman. I would even enjoy more JL movies. Maybe they should do the right thing and make a Young Justice two part movie since its going to be off tv now, that my friends would be the tits.

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didnt they say they were going to do a Flashpoint movie?

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Maybe they'll make New Krypton as a sequel.

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O_O Holy crap must watch it O_O

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They did the story and didn't even bother to include Mon-El.

Oh well.

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Braniac looks soo awesome, wow.

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I don't like the way Superman's face looks but otherwise it has me hooked.