The first true Elseworld s tale from DC comes to animated life as a steampunk Batman hunts Jack the Ripper through the shadows of turn – of – the – century Gotham City in Batman: Gotham B y Gaslight . Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the all – new, feature – length animated film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital Download January 23, 2018 , and on Blu – ray™, Blu – ray™ Limited Edition Steelbook, DVD and VOD February 5 , 2018 .
Inspired by the landmark one-shot Elseworlds tale by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola Batman: Gotham By Gaslight takes place at the turn of the century as America’s continued industrial revolution is to be showcased at a World’s Fair hosted by Gotham City. But while the world prepares to witness the glittery glory of Gotham’s technological advances, there is a killer loose in the city’s darkest shadows. Preying on the city’s women, this killer is as precise as he is cruel. As Police Commissioner James Gordon tries to calm the fears of Gotham’s citizens regarding the butcher called Jack the Ripper, the masked vigilante Batman enacts his own detective work–with the help of confident, capable Selina Kyle– to stop the Ripper’s murderous spree. Witness a world in flames as the notorious serial killer’s controlled savagery meets the calculated stealth of the Dark Knight
Acclaimed for his performance in Batman: Under The Red Hood , Bruce Greenwood ( American Crime Story, Star Trek, iRobot ) reprises his role as the voice of the Dark Knight in Batman: Gotham By Gaslight . Jennifer Carpenter ( Dexter, Limitless ) makes her DC Un iverse Movies debut as the voice of Selina Kyle. The voice cast also features Scott Patterson ( Gilmore Girls , Justice League Unlimited ) as James Gordon, Anthony Head ( Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Merlin ) as Alfred Pennyworth, Yuri Lowenthal ( Batman Unlimited, Young Justice ) as Harvey Dent, John DiMaggio (Futurama, Adventure Time ) as Chief Bullock, William Salyers (Batman vs. Two – Face ) as Hugo Strange, and Grey Griffin ( DC Super Hero Girls ) as Sister Leslie. The cast also includes notable voice actors Tara Strong, Bob Joles, David Forseth, Chris Cox, Lincoln Melcher and Kari Wuhrer.
Producer Sam Liu ( Batman and Harley Quinn , Teen Titans: The Judas Contract ) also directs Batman: Gotham By G aslight from a script by Jim Krieg ( Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox ). Alan Burnett is co – producer. Executive Producers are Sam Register and Bruce Timm ( Batman: The Killing Joke ). Benjamin Melniker and Michael Uslan are executive producers.
The film will be available on Blu-ray™, Limited Edition Blu-ray™ Steelbook, DVD, VOD and Digital. The Blu-ray™ and Blu-ray™ Steelbook features the film in hi-definition, and the DVD features the movie in standard definition. The Blu-ray™and Blu-ray™ Steelbook include a digital version of the film.
Batman: Gotham By Gaslight Special Features
Blu – ray™, Blu – ray™ Steelbook and Digital
“Caped Fear : The First Elseworld ” (Featurette) – Batman in the distant past of Gotham, at the crossroads of where the Gothic 19th century meets the modern age. Jack the Ripper, clashing with Gotham and its ruling elite. The documentary traces the influence of the comic book story, and why Gotham by Gaslight stands the test of time.
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight Audio Commentary – J oin Executive Producer Br uce Timm, Director Sam Liu and Writer Jim Krieg as they provide details about the scenes of Batman: Gotham by Gaslight and why this is a special project for each of them. Listen in for all things Batman: Gotham by Gaslight , and immerse once more into this dark and Gothic world.
A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Movie , Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay : A behind – the – scenes look at the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies , featuring thoughts from the talented filmmake rs.
From the DC Vault – “Showdown” episode from Batman: The Animated Series ; “Trials of the Demon!” episode from Batman: The Brave and the Bold .
DVD
A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Movie , Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay : A behind – the – scenes look at the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies , featuring thoughts from the talented filmmakers and voice cast.
BASICS
EST Release Date: January 23 , 2018 Physical Release Date: February 5, 2018
Order Due Date: Ja nuary 2 , 2018
Run Time: 78 minutes
DVD Price: £10.99 Blu – r ay Price: £16.99
Blu – ray Steelbook Price: £20.99
Languages: English
