JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER (2-DISC SPECIAL EDITION)

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• Release Year: 2008
• Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Science-Fiction
• Plot: The film begins with an unknown entity explaining how it has witnessed the evolution of life on Earth. Seeing the destruction which humanity has wrought, this entity concludes that their race must be eliminated.; ; The film cuts to the end of the Korean War, where United States Air Force pilot Hal Jordan and his wingman are attacked by enemy pilots not yet informed of the cease-fire. Hal is shot down in the ensuing conflict, and forced to kill a Korean soldier after ejecting to safety. The trauma of this event led Hal to a mental ward within a hopital for two years before he goes on to join the space program of a company named Ferris.; ; Elsewhere, J'onn J'onzz is inadvertently teleported to Earth by a scientist, Dr. Saul Erdel. Unable to return, he disguises himself as a human, first taking the identity of Dr. Erdel then assuming the identity of police detective John Jones. Superheroes in general are becoming feared by the populace: some, like Superman, attempt to ease the government's fears, while others continue fighting crime in spite of it. After investigating a kidnapping of a child which was later discovered to be part of a sacrificial ritual for a cult, J'onn and his partner meet Batman for the first time as he is also investigating the kidnapping. Afterward, when Batman attempts to free the boy from his bond, the child is terrifies at the sight of a demonic solitary figure wearing a stark black cape and cowl over his black and gray body armor. J'onn arrive to calm the boy down. Later, the Dark Knight reveals his knowledge of J'onn's true nature in his apartment, as he is able to find a way to shield his mind from J'onn's telepathy, and suggests that they should form an alliance as they are both investigating the cult that is rising thoughout the world. J'onn's demonstration of kindness toward the boy led Batman to believe that he can be a trusting ally. As the film moves through the various battles, a recurring theme arises: 'The Centre', and its upcoming judgment.; ; Hal Jordan is given a top-secret mission to travel to Mars, a response to J'onn J'onzz's appearance on Earth. J'onn J'onzz learns of the launch and attempts to stow away on the rocket so that he may return home. Before leaving, he arrives in Batman's headquarters, the Batcave, revealing that he's been awaring Batman's secrets, including of his identity as billionaire Bruce Wayne, for quite some time using his cunning detective skill without relying his telepathy, and gives him the last of his research on The Centre. While attempting to board the ship, J'onn is seen on camera by King Faraday, the project leader, who confronts J'onn and fights him on the launchpad. J'onn is able to beat Faraday, but saves him from the rocket exhaust by flying him to a platform and collapsing. The rocket is damaged and malfunctions shortly after exiting the atmosphere. Hal wants to attempt a landing, but his co-pilot, Col. Rick Flag, reveals that the rocket is loaded with weapons of mass destruction, and as such he won't risk it. After a brief struggle, Hal is ejected from the cockpit. Though he is saved by Superman, the distraction allows Flag to detonate the rocket.; ; On Central City, The Flash is being targeting by government agents, as they attempt to capture him in an effort to learn the secret of his powers. This experience led the scarlet speedster attempting to retire his crimefighting ways.; ; J'onn J'onzz is now held prisoner by Faraday, which Superman points out is entirely J'onn's decision because he can escape at any time using his powers. Jordan is later found by Abin Sur, the Green Lantern. The destruction of the rocket badly wounded him as he was entering Earth's atmosphere, so he instructed his ring to find a worthy replacement. He leaves his ring with Hal, and tells him of The Centre, which is a monstrous creature that fears humans and seeks their destruction.; ; In the Batcave, Superman reviewing J'onn's research with Batman, and meeting Robin for the first time. Batman also slightly altered the design of his suit so it wouldn't frightening an innocent, but still able to strike terror to the heart of a criminal. Following this, The Centre begins its attack in earnest. After Batman and Superman learn of the attack from the Batcave, The Man of Steel flies toward the battle, only to find the injured Wonder Woman on site. Taking the form of a massive flying island, with an army of mutated dinosaurs to guard it, even Superman falls before its might. Moved by his single-handed attempt to defeat it, the rest of Earth's superheroes and military forces band together to defeat The Centre. J'onn is overwhelmed by the psychic impact from The Centre and is rescued by Faraday, who is shortly thereafter captured by a mutant dinosaur. As he is about to be eaten by a T-Rex, Faraday grabs two hand grenades and pulls the pins. The dinosaur swallows Faraday and immediately afterwards its head explodes from the grenade detonation, killing both it and Faraday. Flash is outfitted with Ray Palmer's incomplete miniaturization device and manages to destabilize its outer shell. Hal Jordan uses his newfound powers as Green Lantern to throw it into orbit after an unsuccessful attempt to fly nuclear weapons into the core of the monster.; ; The entire world is in celebration of The Centre's defeat. As many participants of the battle attending a ceremony, Hal celebraing the victory his own way by pursuing his lifelong dream: flying across the stars in space with the aid of his new power ring. During the celebration of the victory, Superman is revealed to be injured, but still alive, saved by a man who is wearing an orange and green armor claming that he's from an underwater kingdom. He and his subjects were treating The Man of Steel's wounds during the battle with The Centre.; ; This monumental victory and display of teamwork changes public opinion about superheroes, and a montage of various heroes and villains (with cameoes by Black Manta, Brainiac, Darkseid, Doctor Light, Doctor Sivana, Gentleman Ghost, Harley Quinn, Joker, Key, Monocle, Ra's al Ghul, Riddler, Star Sapphire, Two-Face, and Ultra-Humanite) is shown just before the film ends.;
• Cast: James Arnold Taylor, David Boreanaz, Miguel Ferrer, Neil Patrick Harris, Joe Alaskey, Jeff Bennett, Corey Burton, townsend coleman, Keith David, Sean Donnellan, Robin Atkin Downes, Shane Haboucha, John Heard, David Hunt, John F. Kennedy, Lex Lang, Lucy Lawless, Vicki Lewis, Kyle MacLachlan, Joe Mantegna, Vanessa Marshall, Jim Meskimen, Phil Morris, Alan Ritchson, Kyra Sedgwick, Brooke Shields, Jeremy Sisto, Dave Bullock, Stan Berkowitz, Darwyn Cooke
• Director: Dave Bullock
• Runtime: 1:15
• Company: DC Comics, Warner Home Video
• Media Format: Movie