Actor John DiMaggio (1968)

An animated film, Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010), was produced by Warner Bros. Animation and released by Warner Home Video. This thrilling superhero action flick is the eighth installment of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies. In hindsight, Ra’s al Ghul realizes his error in hiring the Joker as a diversion while he carried out his destructive plan on Europe’s financial districts. The Joker had captured Jason Todd, Batman’s partner, prompting Ra’s al Ghul to reassess his decision. During this time in Sarajevo, Bosnia, Jason endured brutal assaults and torture at the hands of the Joker in an abandoned warehouse before being left ...

An animated short film, DC Showcase: Green Arrow (2010), directed by Joaquim Dos Santos and written by Greg Weisman, stars Neal McDonough as the titular character. In this installment, Green Arrow must protect a young princess at an airport. The film was released on September 28, 2010 as a bonus feature on the Superman/Batman: Apocalypse DVD and is the third in the DC Showcase series. It has also been included in an extended version on the compilation DVD DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection. ...

An American animated superhero film Wonder Woman (2009) centers on the titular superheroine. It draws inspiration from George Pérez’s reinterpretation of the character, specifically his Gods and Mortals arc featured in the character’s second volume in 1987. The story follows a fierce race of warrior women known as the Amazons, who engage in a battle against Ares, the god of war, and his army. During the confrontation, Queen Hippolyta of the Amazons kills Ares’ soldier Thrax, whom he had forced her to conceive with him. However, before she can deliver the final blow to Ares himself, Zeus intervenes and ...

Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo (2009) is a direct-to-DVD animated comedy horror mystery fantasy film, and the fourteenth entry in a series of direct-to-video animated films based upon the Scooby-Doo Saturday morning cartoons. One night, while investigating a new case at a factory, Velma receives a call from her mother about her younger sister Madelyn. Apparently, there have been sightings of a giant griffin in the woods near Madelyn’s college for magicians. The gang decides to head to the Whirlen Merlin Magic Academy, an old Irish castle where Madelyn studies. Upon arrival, they meet the academy’s owner, Whirlen Merlin, his brother Marlon acting as ...

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009) is an American adult animated science fiction comedy-adventure film. It is the fourth and final installment in the show’s fifth season that was released directly to DVD. In this film, the Planet Express crew pays a visit to Amy’s parents, Leo and Inez, who are demolishing and rebuilding Mars Vegas. However, their actions are met with opposition from eco-feminist group led by Frida Waterfall. An accident occurs during their protest which results in Fry having Frida’s necklace stuck in his brain. While Leela becomes upset over the destruction of the environment, Leo has bribed Professor Farnsworth to approve ...

An American direct-to-video adult animated film, Futurama: Bender’s Game (2008), is the third installment in the show’s fifth season. Against Professor Farnsworth’s wishes, Leela takes control of the Planet Express Ship to compete in a demolition derby after being provoked by rednecks. Meanwhile, Bender comes across Cubert and Dwight playing Dungeons & Dragons, but being a robot, he lacks the ability to join in on their imaginative game. However, he manages to imagine himself as ‘Titanius Anglesmith’, a medieval knight from Cornwood, and becomes fully immersed in the fantasy world. His actions lead him to being admitted into the Hal ...

An American animated film called Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs (2008) was released direct-to-video. Based on the popular animated series of the same name, it is the second installment of four straight-to-DVD films that make up season five. A month after a tear in the universe causes chaos, life goes on for the characters. Amy and Kif tie the knot, while Fry begins dating Colleen. However, their relationship doesn’t last long when Fry discovers she has other boyfriends. At a conference, Professor Farnsworth suggests an expedition to investigate the anomaly. During this expedition, Bender’s touch triggers a shock wave that sends him and the ship ...

The Penguins of Madagascar (2008–2015) is a collaborative effort between DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon, featuring familiar faces from the animated film Madagascar: Skipper, Rico, Kowalski, Private, King Julien, Maurice, Mort, Mason, and Phil. Joining the gang are new characters Marlene and zookeeper Alice. This marks the first partnership between Nicktoons and DreamWorks Animation, with executive producers Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle at the helm. The duo also created Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and Disney Channel’s Kim Possible. A group of penguins, including Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private, reside ...

Superman: Doomsday (2007), an American adult animated superhero film based on the DC Comics story The Death of Superman, follows the tragic death and triumphant return of the iconic superhero. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, it marks the first installment of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies. The movie received mixed reviews for its intense animation and more graphic approach compared to previous adaptations, but ultimately left some critics unsatisfied. While in a romantic relationship with Lois Lane, Superman struggles with her dissatisfaction over his keeping his true identity a secret from her. During a construction project at LexCorp, ...

In the film Futurama: Bender’s Big Score (2007), a cancellation of Planet Express’s contract was followed by a change in management. As the crew rejoices, Hermes is injured and his wife leaves him. His head is put in a jar and his body is fixed by Lars, who flirts with Leela, much to Fry’s dismay. During a delivery to a planet where nudity is the norm, Leela finds a tattoo of Bender on Fry’s backside. The crew’s personal information falls into the hands of three alien scammers — Nudar, Fleb and Schlump — who use an obedience virus on Bender to take control of Planet Express. The scammers discover that Fry’s tattoo holds a code for ...

The American animated short film, The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (2005), was produced by DreamWorks Animation. It features the adventures of the Madagascar penguins before their first film. On Christmas Eve, Private, the youngest member of the group, leaves the zoo to find a gift for lonely polar bear Ted. However, he gets captured by Nana, who mistakes him for a chew toy for her dog Mr Chew. Skipper, Kowalski, and Rico come to Private’s rescue from Nana’s apartment. While Nana was engrossed in a football game, the penguins caused chaos for Mr. Chew by detonating the door with a stick of dynamite ...

Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster (2004) is a direct-to-video animated comedy mystery that follows the usual format of the popular Saturday morning cartoons. The beloved Mystery, Inc. crew embarks on a journey to Scotland’s Loch Ness to visit Daphne Blake’s ancestral home, Blake Castle, alongside her cousin Shannon. As luck would have it, their arrival coincides with the annual Highland games held on the castle grounds and featuring various traditional Scottish sports. However, Shannon reveals that the castle has been plagued by sightings of the infamous Loch Ness Monster. Her claims are backed by Del Chillman, a self-proclaimed monster enthusiast and ...

The Animatrix (2003), a groundbreaking adult animated science fiction anthology film, was produced by the Wachowskis. Through nine captivating short films, it delves into the origins of The Matrix film series, including the epic war between humans and machines that resulted in the creation of the iconic Matrix. Not only does it provide insights into the universe, but it also connects to other franchises that have followed suit with similar projects over time. 01: The Second Renaissance Part I. During the mid twenty-first century, human flaws of vanity and ...

Futurama (1999–2024), an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company and then later brought back by Comedy Central and Hulu, takes place in New New York during the 31st century. This futuristic world is filled with technological marvels, with the city itself having been built over the ruins of present-day New York City. The sewers of ‘Old New York’ now serve as a catacomb-like space and are home to a group of mutants. The show incorporates elements of Populuxe style in its various devices and architecture. The writers use this setting to exaggerate ...