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A short film Batman Beyond (2014) pays tribute to the 75th anniversary of Batman by drawing inspiration from Darwyn Cooke’s version. The original voice cast from the show is included, along with appearances by robotic batmen from various adaptations such as The New Batman Adventures, The Batman, and Beware the Batman. In addition, iconic versions of Batman portrayed by Michael Keaton, Adam West, and the original comic book iteration from 1939 also make brief cameos. Terry flies into the Batcave to find ...

Son of Batman (2014) is an animated superhero film that belongs to the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series and the DC Animated Movie Universe. Based on Batman and Son by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert from 2006, the story follows Damian Wayne, son of Talia and Batman, as he is trained by his grandfather Ra’s al Ghul to take over the League of Assassins. However, their plans are disrupted when Slade Wilson and his team attack the League’s headquarters, resulting in Ra’s’ defeat and death. In order to keep Damian ...

Justice League: War (2014) is an American animated superhero film based on the DC Comics team. Adapted from the storyline of Justice League: Origin by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee, it follows a series of abductions in Gotham City. When video footage links Batman to the incidents, Green Lantern intervenes and nearly gets defeated by a Parademon. However, Batman arrives to help and they both chase the alien creature into the sewers. After it explodes, they find a Mother Box and realize it’s from another world. To uncover more information, they turn to Superman for ...

Warner Bros. Animation presents Scooby-Doo! Ghastly Goals (2014), the fifth direct-to-DVD special based on the beloved Scooby-Doo Saturday morning cartoons. In Rio, Brazil, the gang joins in on a festive parade to kick off the International Soccer Cup. But when Scooby stumbles upon a missing soccer ball and a terrifying red monster, chaos ensues and parade floats get destroyed. With his quick thinking, Scooby uses the soccer ball to defeat the monster. The excitement continues as the monster disappears and police arrive to secure the area. Later on, some young fans of Scooby-Doo approach Shaggy and Scooby for an autograph and their missing ball back.

Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy (2014) was added to the direct-to-video franchise, making it the twenty-third installment. Upon receiving a call from her family’s lawyer, Cuthbert Crawley, Velma learns of her inheritance: her great uncle’s castle in Transylvania, Pennsylvania. Despite her friends’ confusion, Velma turns down the offer at Mr. Crawley’s office due to their strained relationship with her late uncle. However, Mr. Crawley reveals a curse on the estate and sympathizes with Velma’s situation. As they leave the office, Fred hears a noise coming from their van which then explodes as a mysterious masked figure appears. Mr. Crawley ...

Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery (2014) is an animated comedy mystery film and the twenty-second installment in the Scooby-Doo direct-to-video series. While out for a jog near WrestleMania, The Miz has an encounter with Kane and is later attacked by the Ghost Bear. Meanwhile, after conquering a challenging level on a WWE video game, Scooby-Doo and Shaggy win an all-expenses-paid trip to WWE City for WrestleMania. Fred, Daphne, and Velma reluctantly agree to accompany them. However, their arrival is marked by some mishaps as Fred narrowly avoids hitting a raccoon and their van ends up in a ditch. With help from wrestler John Cena and his trainer Cookie (and ...

In Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014), an animated superhero film, Batman saves the Riddler from assassination by Amanda Waller, director of A.R.G.U.S. He then delivers Riddler back to Arkham Asylum. In response, Waller captures several criminals including Black Spider and Captain Boomerang and enlists them in the Suicide Squad. They are tasked with breaking into Arkham and retrieving a thumbdrive hidden in Riddler’s cane containing sensitive information about the squad. To ensure their compliance, Waller implants nano-bombs in their necks. After KGBeast tries to leave and is killed by Waller, the remaining members are sent to Gotham City to receive equipment from ...

An animated superhero film, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013), was directed by Jay Oliva and written by Jim Krieg. Based on the 2011 comic book crossover Flashpoint by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert, it follows the story of Barry Allen (aka the Flash). While visiting his mother’s grave, he is interrupted by a break-in at the Flash Museum. Involved in a battle with his enemies – Captain Cold, Captain Boomerang, Heat Wave, Mirror Master, and Top ...

The animated movie Scooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace (2013) depicts Fred participating in a science expo in Houston, Texas with his invention that uses magnets, a trampoline and a sticky net to catch monsters. While testing it out, the trap accidentally captures a girl named Melanie Staples who is quickly freed by Fred. She introduces herself as the daughter of NASA scientist Ned Staples and catches Fred’s attention. The gang then attends Ned’s presentation where he reveals a robotic dog named “Mecha Mutt” designed for exploring the terrain on Mars. However, things take a chaotic turn when Mecha Mutt malfunctions and shoots laser beams at the ...

The direct-to-DVD special, Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Scarecrow (2013), is a sinister installment in the Scooby-Doo franchise. Originally released on September 10 of that year as part of the 13 Spooky Tales: Run for Your ‘Rife! collection, the film centers around two individuals who fall victim to an attack by a scarecrow in Cobb Corner’s notoriously haunted corn maze. The incident prompts the town’s mayor to make the drastic decision to shut down all Halloween festivities for fear of further danger. It is said that the menacing scarecrow was brought to life by a witch’s curse, and unless Mystery Inc. can put an end to its ...

Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright (2013) is a direct-to-DVD animated musical comedy horror film, and the twenty-first installment in the Scooby-Doo series. The Mystery Inc. gang heads to Chicago, Illinois for a talent show called Talent Star, hosted by Brick Pimiento. Songwriting duo Fred and Daphne are finalists, while one of their competitors is Chrissy, a spoiled girl with noisy parents. They also befriend another finalist, Emma Gale, a violinist. However, the opera house where the show will be held is being terrorized by a Phantom who has a strong preference for Chrissy to win. Despite their efforts to catch him on surveillance cameras, the Phantom’s ability ...

Superman: Unbound (2013) is an animated direct-to-video superhero film based on the 2008 comic book story arc Superman: Brainiac by Geoff Johns. The 17th installment in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies, it debuted with a preview attached to Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2. In an aerial clash between terrorist captors and Supergirl, Lois Lane becomes a hostage and calls for Superman’s help. While trying to persuade Clark Kent to go public with their relationship despite his concerns, Lois is interrupted by a Daily Planet meeting. Shortly after, Clark responds to an alert ...

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013) is an animated superhero film based on Frank Miller’s 1986 comic book of the same name. It follows the story of Batman, set in the same world as Batman: Year One. In late 1986, Joker manipulates his way onto a talk show with his old henchman, Abner, and uses mind-controlling lipstick to plan his escape. Meanwhile, Superman, operating undercover for the government, is asked by President Ronald Reagan to stop Batman’s vigilantism. These events take place against a backdrop of growing tensions between the US and Soviet Union over control of Corto Maltese ...

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012), an adult animated superhero film, is based on Frank Miller’s 1986 comic book of the same name and shares continuity with Batman: Year One. Following the death of his protege Jason Todd, Bruce Wayne retired as Batman. Ten years later, in the mid-1980s, Gotham City is plagued by crime and terrorized by the Mutants gang. Wayne, now 55 years old, remains friends with 70-year-old retiring Police Commissioner James Gordon (who knows his secret identity), but has lost touch with Dick Grayson. Meanwhile, the Joker has been in a catatonic state at Arkham Asylum since ...

Superman vs. The Elite (2012), an American animated superhero film based on the comic book story What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way?, marks the 14th installment of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies. As Atomic Skull wreaks havoc in Metropolis, Superman intervenes and overpowers him before he could cause further harm. However, as questions arise about property damage and fatalities during their confrontation, Superman delivers a powerful speech that emphasizes both the dangers of lawlessness and the potential for good within everyone. Just then, Bialya and ...

Based on the 2000 comic book storyline JLA: Tower of Babel by Mark Waid, Justice League: Doom (2012) is an American animated superhero film. It follows the story of Vandal Savage, who aims to create a new civilization by eliminating two-thirds of the population. To achieve this, he enlists Mirror Master to hack into Batman’s Batcomputer and steal his contingency plans for neutralizing his fellow League members if they ever turn against him. With the altered plans in hand, Savage forms a team including Cheetah, Star Sapphire, Metallo, Bane, Mirror Master, and Ma’alefa’ak to carry out their ...

The animated TV special Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays (2012) is based on the beloved Scooby-Doo franchise and was produced by Warner Bros. The gang, dressed in costumes, joins in on the festive celebration with a lively parade surrounded by an eager crowd. However, amidst the merriment stands Fred’s old acquaintance Havros Menkle, owner of Menkle’s toy store. Unfortunately, business isn’t going well for Havros and he can’t seem to shake off his stress and suspicion. His nephew Fabian apologizes for his uncle’s behavior to Fred. Scooby and Shaggy are happily playing in a spooky yard when they are suddenly interrupted by a monstrous ...

Big Top Scooby-Doo! (2012) is an animated comedy mystery film and the eighteenth installment in the Scooby-Doo direct-to-video series. While in Atlantic City, a werewolf breaks into a jewelry store and steals a ruby necklace, causing an alarm to sound. As the creature flees, it encounters a security guard and two policemen who try to apprehend it but fail. The werewolf seeks refuge in the nearby circus grounds, where Scooby-Doo and his friends are vacationing. Excited by the arrival of the Brancusi Circus, Fred leads the gang to check it out. However, they discover that it is closed until tomorrow but decide to explore when they find an unlocked door. Inside, ...

Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon (2013) is an American animated superhero comedy film and the nineteenth installment in the direct-to-video series. The gang, accompanied by Scooby and Shaggy, head to the ‘Mega Mondo Pop! Comic ConApalooza’ in southern California, where they plan to participate in a costume competition as their beloved comic book heroes, Blue Falcon and Dynomutt. Fred is particularly excited to catch the new, grittier version of Blue Falcon on screen, produced by Jennifer Severin and starring Brad Adams. While at the convention center, they cross paths with Hank Prince, owner of the local comic book store that Shaggy frequents, and his ...

Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire (2012) is a hilarious horror musical that was released straight to DVD. It is the seventeenth film in the popular Scooby-Doo series. After a long time solving mysteries, Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby decide it’s time for a much-needed vacation. They travel to Petit Chauve Sourie Ville, a small town in Louisiana that is famous for its vampire festival called ‘Vampire Palooza’. The gang meets Lita Rutland, the organizing committee’s head who tells them about the financial struggles they are facing due to low tourism numbers. Their host for the trip is Vincent Van Helsing – an author and ...