Frank Miller’s landmark graphic novel
about fear, hope and redemption is celebrated with proper measures of
haunting visuals and intense action in Batman: The Dark Knight
Returns, Part 1, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC
Universe Animated Original Movies. Produced by Warner Premiere, DC
Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the all-new, PG-13 rated
film arrives September 25, 2012 from Warner Home Video as a Blu-ray™
Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download. The Blu-ray™ Combo
Pack will include UltraViolet™.

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FRANK MILLER’S COMIC MASTERPIECE IS NOW AN
ALL-NEW DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED ORIGINAL MOVIE
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, PART 1
COMING SEPT. 25, 2012 FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO

RoboCop star Peter Weller leads Stellar Voice Cast as Batman
in Animated Blu-rayTM Combo Pack & DVD

The DC Universe Animated Original Movies have been a fan favorite
since debuting in 2007 with Superman Doomsday. Now averaging three
releases each year, the DCU animated films are based on classic tales
from DC Comics’ revered library or original stories featuring DC’s
fabled characters. Stars of feature film and primetime television
populate the stellar voice casts of the DCU animated films. Batman:
The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 represents the 15th film in the
ongoing series.

Fanboy demi-god Peter Weller (RoboCop) leads a stellar voice cast as
Bruce Wayne/Batman. Joining Weller behind the microphone is David
Selby (The Social Network, Dark Shadows) as Commissioner Gordon, Ariel
Winter (Modern Family) as Carrie/Robin, three-time DCU veteran Wade
Williams (Prison Break) as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, and Michael McKean
(This is Spinal Tap) as Dr. Bartholomew Wolper.

In the bleak and ominous future of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns,
Part 1, it’s been a decade since Bruce Wayne hung up his cape,
following most of the other superheroes who had been forced into
retirement. Facing the downside of middle age, a restless Bruce Wayne
pacifies his frustration with racecars and liquor – but the Bat still
beckons as he watches his city fall prey to gangs of barbaric
criminals known as The Mutants.

The return of Harvey Dent as Two-Face finally prompts Wayne to once
again don the Dark Knight’s cowl, and his dramatic capture of the
villain returns him to crime-fighting – simultaneously making him the
target of law enforcement and the new hope for a desolate Gotham City.
Particularly inspired is a teenage girl named Carrie, who adopts the
persona of Robin and ultimately saves Batman from a brutal attack by
the Mutant leader. Armed with a new sidekick, and re-energized with a
definitive purpose, the Dark Knight returns to protect Gotham from
foes new … and old.

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 is directed by Jay Oliva (Man
of Steel, Green Lantern: Emerald Knights) from a screenplay by Bob
Goodman (Warehouse 13). Sam Register (Young Justice, Teen Titans, Ben
10) and Bruce Timm (Justice League: Doom) are the executive producers.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 will provide the epic story’s
thrilling conclusion with its release in early 2013.

“Frank Miller’s classic re-imagining of Batman has been faithfully
recreated under Bruce Timm’s skilled guidance as a masterpiece of
storytelling,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Home Video Vice
President, Family & Animation Marketing and Partner Brands. “This
story has been treated with great reverence, including a tour-de-force
performance by science fiction legend Peter Weller as the voice of
Batman. We know our fans will not only love this film as a
stand-alone, but will clamor for the release of the second half next
year.”

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 Blu-ray™ Combo Pack has more
than 2 hours of exciting content, including:
• Standard and high definition versions of the feature film
• UltraViolet™*
• Sneak Peak at Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2, the next DC
Universe Animated Original Movie
• Featurette – “Her Name is Carrie … Her Role is Robin” – An all-new
featurette. Experience the role of Robin, through the eyes of a
female warrior.
• Featurette – “Batman and Me: The Bob Kane Story” – A documentary
comprehensively chronicling the remarkable life of the creator of
Batman.
• Two bonus episodes from Batman: The Animated Series handpicked by
producer Alan Burnett: Two-Face, Parts 1 and 2
• Digital Comic – “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns” (digital comic
with cover art and three full comic pages)

* Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 UltraViolet offer is a
limited time offer. Restrictions and limitations apply. Go to
ultraviolet.flixster .com/info for details.