‘Absolute Batman,’ ‘Krypto,’ Anime DC Series ‘Joker: Laugh Riot’ Unveiled at First DC Studios, Warner Bros. Animation Joint Annecy Showcase
DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation have unveiled a slate of new animated projects, including an Absolute Batman series and a Joker anime.
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DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation debuted several upcoming animated productions at a joint showcase in Annecy. The announcements include a series centered on the Absolute Batman character, a new project featuring Superman’s dog Krypto, and an anime series titled Joker: Laugh Riot.
Coverage from Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo, and Animation Magazine highlights the collaborative nature of this showcase. Reports note that DC Studios’ Peter Safran was present for the unveiling, which marks the first joint presentation between the two entities at the Annecy festival. Future developments will depend on the release schedules for these titles.
The provided coverage does not yet specify premiere dates or broadcast platforms for the new series.
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Quick answers
What new animated series were announced?
The slate includes an Absolute Batman series, a series focused on Krypto, and an anime series titled Joker: Laugh Riot.
Where were these projects unveiled?
They were presented during the first joint showcase held by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation at the Annecy festival.
Who was present for the announcement?
Peter Safran of DC Studios was in attendance for the showcase.
Coverage (5)
- Warner Bros. Animation & DC Greenlight ‘Absolute Batman’, Joker Anime & Krypto Series Animation Magazine · 3h ago
- Superman’s Dog Krypto Is Getting A New Animated Series Yahoo · 3h ago
- ‘Absolute Batman’ to Become Animated Series from Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios The Hollywood Reporter · 3h ago
- DC Studios & Warner Bros. Animation Unveil ‘Absolute Batman’Animated Series As Peter Safran Sets Down In Annecy Deadline · 3h ago
- ‘Absolute Batman,’ ‘Krypto,’ Anime DC Series ‘Joker: Laugh Riot’ Unveiled at First DC Studios, Warner Bros. Animation Joint Annecy Showcase Variety · 3h ago
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