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'''''DC Nation Shorts''''' are a series of [[Short films|shorts]] that air on [[Cartoon Network]] on Saturdays at 10/9c. The shorts are a part of the ''DC Nation'' block that premiered on March 3, 2012 and are produced by [[Warner Bros. Animation]]. The shorts are aired alongside ''[[Green Lantern: The Animated Series]]'' and ''[[Young Justice (TV series)|Young Justice]]'' (with ''[[Beware the Batman]]'' and "[[Teen Titans GO!]]" in 2013).<ref>[http://screenrant.com/beware-the-batman-cartoon-network-2013-yman-134712/ CGI ‘Beware The Batman’ Coming to Cartoon Network in 2013 | Screen Rant].</ref>
'''''DC Nation Shorts''''' are a series of [[Short films|shorts]] that air on [[Cartoon Network]] on Saturdays at 10/9c. The shorts are a part of the ''DC Nation'' block that premiered on March 3, 2012 and are produced by [[Warner Bros. Animation]]. The shorts are aired alongside ''[[Green Lantern: The Animated Series]]'' and ''[[Young Justice (TV series)|Young Justice]]'' (with ''[[Beware the Batman]]'' and "[[Teen Titans GO!]]" in 2013).<ref>[http://screenrant.com/beware-the-batman-cartoon-network-2013-yman-134712/ CGI ‘Beware The Batman’ Coming to Cartoon Network in 2013 | Screen Rant].</ref>


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Revision as of 23:48, 8 June 2012

DC Nation Shorts
File:DC-Nation-Preview.jpg
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes44
Production
Executive producerSam Register
Production companyWarner Bros. Animation
Original release
NetworkCartoon Network
ReleaseMarch 3, 2012 –
present

DC Nation Shorts are a series of shorts that air on Cartoon Network on Saturdays at 10/9c. The shorts are a part of the DC Nation block that premiered on March 3, 2012 and are produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The shorts are aired alongside Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice (with Beware the Batman and "Teen Titans GO!" in 2013).[1]

Shorts

Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld

Shorts based on Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld by Brianne Drouhard with David Production.[2][3]

Animal Man

Shorts about the DC superhero Animal Man (voiced by "Weird Al" Yankovic)[citation needed] who saves animals when other people are in danger.[4][5]

Atom

Shorts about the DC superhero the Atom based on the series Sword of the Atom.[3]

Blue Beetle

During the premiere of Green Lantern: The Animated Series, the preview for DC Nation included clips from the Blue Beetle trailer starring Garrett Plotkin.[6]

Catwoman

Shorts about the DC superheroine Catwoman. Animated by Wolf Smoke.[3]

DC's World's Funnest

Shorts about Batman, Robin, Joker, Catwoman, and Superman.[7] Animated by Rich Webber of Aardman Animations; the company behind Wallace and Gromit and the similar Creature Comforts.[3][8]

Demonstrations

Real world demonstrations of tools employed by superheroes featuring Anthony De Longis and Jack Dagger.[9]

Doctor Fate

Shorts about the DC superhero, Doctor Fate.[10]

Doom Patrol

Shorts about the DC superhero team, the Doom Patrol.[11]

Gotham City Impostors

The preview for DC Nation included animation of Gotham City Impostors.[6]

Lego Batman

The preview for DC Nation included animation of Lego Batman.[6]

MAD Presents...

Shorts produced by Mad, based on various DC characters, such as the "Shazamwich!" segment by Nate Theis.[12]

New Teen Titans

Shorts about the Teen Titans. Follow-up to the Teen Titans television series from 2003–2006, with Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Greg Cipes, Hynden Walch, and Tara Strong reprising their roles of Robin, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Starfire, and Raven. They are drawn more in a super-deformed style, but the basic animation style remains intact.[6][13]

Plastic Man

Shorts about the DC superhero Plastic Man (voiced by Tom Kenny) in his daily misadventures. It is based on the Puddle Trouble pilot developed by Andy Suriano, Tom Kenny, and Stephen DeStefano.[14][15]

Shade, the Changing Man

Shorts about the DC superhero, Shade, the Changing Man.[16]

Super Best Friends Forever

Created by Lauren Faust, creator of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. Super Best Friends Forever is about Wonder Girl (voiced by Grey DeLisle), Batgirl (reprised by Tara Strong) and Supergirl (voiced by Nicole Sullivan) joining together to fight crime.[7][17]

スーパーマン @ Tokyo/Baby Superman

Shorts by David Production about a baby granted the powers of Superman upon wearing his cape as a diaper.[3][16][18]

Thunder and Lightning

Shorts about the DC superhero Black Lightning and his super-powered daughters Thunder and Lightning.[10][16][19]

Vibe

Shorts about the DC superhero Vibe (voiced by Carlos Alazraqui).[10]

Others

In addition to these shorts, Sam Register has promised new content every week on the block, "whether that's a new show, or an interstitial or a short".[20]

Episodes

# Title Original air date
1"DC's World's Funnest #1: Superkids"November 11, 2011 (2011-11-11)

Superheroes and villains are reimagined with childlike personalities. The Joker does as many jumps and hops as he can in a minute. Superman explains he's not very sporty. Catwoman discusses her mask. Batman runs and jumps off a table.

NOTE: Premiered as part of the DC Nation Preview. Aired as part of DC Nation on May 5, 2012 (2012-05-05).
2"New Teen Titans: Burp"November 11, 2011 (2011-11-11)

The New Teen Titans eat pizza and belch.

NOTE: Premiered as part of the DC Nation Preview.
3"Boxing Glove Arrow"March 3, 2012 (2012-03-03)
Anthony De Longis demonstrates Green Arrow's boxing glove arrow.
4"DC's World's Funnest #2: Heroic Goofballs[21][22]"March 3, 2012 (2012-03-03)
Batman shows off his "superpowers" to Robin. Superman ponders why Robin is called "Robin." The Joker jokes that he prefers not to play jokes on people. Catwoman shows off her long jumping abilities.
5"Plastic Man in... Super Hero Sketch Artist[21]"March 3, 2012 (2012-03-03)
Plastic Man uses his stretching abilities to help an elderly woman identify the man who stole her purse.
6"Batarang"March 10, 2012 (2012-03-10)
Jack Dagger demonstrates the batarang.
7"New Teen Titans #9: Utility Player[21]"March 10, 2012 (2012-03-10)
Beast Boy accidentally washes Robin's utility belt and tries to cover it up just as the team faces Doctor Light.
8"スーパーマン @ Tokyo #1[21]"March 10, 2012 (2012-03-10)
Superman is defeated by a giant robot in Tokyo and passes on his cape, and powers, to baby Kenta. Upon wearing the cape as a diaper, Kenta becomes Baby Superman.
9"Batmobile"March 17, 2012 (2012-03-17)
NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne checks out Warner Bros.' collection of Batmobiles from the several Batman films.
10"Super Best Friends Forever #2: Invisible Joy Ride[21]"March 17, 2012 (2012-03-17)
Supergirl and Batgirl try to convince Wonder Girl to fly Wonder Woman's Invisible Jet.
11"MAD Presents... Shazamwich![21]"March 17, 2012 (2012-03-17)
From MAD, Billy Batson transforms into Captain Marvel to try and convince a friend to try the Shazamwich.
12"Character Profile: Plastic Man"March 24, 2012 (2012-03-24)
The origin story of Plastic Man is revealed.
13"DC's World's Funnest #3[21]"March 24, 2012 (2012-03-24)
Superman discusses how Wonder Woman wears very little. The Joker talks about his new shoes. Batman shows how he fights the wind. Catwoman demonstrates how she has to be sneaky.
14"Plastic Man in... The Many and the Fowl[21]"March 24, 2012 (2012-03-24)
Plastic Man tries to pay his electric bill, but first has to deal with the Tuxedo, Lady Granite, and the Fowl.
15"Knockout Gas Arrow"March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
Anthony De Longis demonstrates Green Arrow's knockout gas arrow.
16"New Teen Titans #3: Stream of Consciences[21]"March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
Beast Boy is tempted by a plate of fresh-baked cookies.
17"スーパーマン @ Tokyo #2[21]"March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
Kenta's mother tries to interview Tokyo's Superman.
18"Character Profile: Kilowog"April 7, 2012 (2012-04-07)
The origin story of Kilowog is revealed.
19"Animal Man #1: Bank Robbery[23]"April 7, 2012 (2012-04-07)
Animal Man interrupts a bank robbery by Captain Cold.
20"Animal Man #2: Train[23]"April 7, 2012 (2012-04-07)
Animal Man races against time to beat a speeding train.
21"Super Best Friends Forever #5: Time Waits for No Girl[23]"April 7, 2012 (2012-04-07)
Batgirl hurries across the city to stop Poison Ivy.
22"Batarang #2"April 14, 2012 (2012-04-14)
Jack Dagger demonstrates throwing two batarangs at once.
23"MAD Presents... Green Care Bear"April 14, 2012 (2012-04-14)
Hal Jordan takes on the legacy of the Green Care Bear.
24"DC's World's Funnest #4[23]"April 14, 2012 (2012-04-14)
Batman runs around and Superman talks about constellations.
25"WonderCon #1"April 21, 2012 (2012-04-21)
Cosplayers are interviewed at WonderCon.
26"Plastic Man in... Boobtube[23]"April 21, 2012 (2012-04-21)
Flatscreen captures Plastic Man in a television.
27"New Teen Titans #4: Turn Back the Clock[23]"April 21, 2012 (2012-04-21)
Mad Mod is trying to use a time machine to turn back time.
28"Character Profile: Blue Beetle"April 28, 2012 (2012-04-28)
The origin story of Blue Beetle is revealed.
29"Super Best Friends Forever #1: Grounded[23]"April 28, 2012 (2012-04-28)
Supergirl is grounded and Superman will make sure she stays in her room.
30"MAD Presents... Teen Titanic"April 28, 2012 (2012-04-28)
Titanic is parodied with the Teen Titans.
31"WonderCon #2"May 5, 2012 (2012-05-05)
Cosplayers are interviewed at WonderCon.
32"Animal Man #3"May 5, 2012 (2012-05-05)
Black Manta invades the beach.
33"Animal Man #4"May 5, 2012 (2012-05-05)
Darkseid and his Parademons invade Earth.
34"Robin's Collapsible Bo Staff"May 12, 2012 (2012-05-12)
A martial artist demonstrates the use of Robin's collapsible bo staff.
35"New Teen Titans #5: Blackfire’s Babysitter"May 12, 2012 (2012-05-12)
Starfire is asked to babysit her sister Blackfire's children.
36"Mad Presents... That's What Super Friends Are For"May 12, 2012 (2012-05-12)
The rest of the Super Friends perform a song and dance for Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman questioning their group's name.
37"Character Profile: Animal Man"May 19, 2012 (2012-05-19)
The origin story of Animal Man is revealed.
38"Vibe #1"May 19, 2012 (2012-05-19)
Vibe enters a breaking competition.
39"Vibe #2"May 19, 2012 (2012-05-19)
Vibe battles Dr. Ivo's android Extremo.
40"Atom #1"May 26, 2012 (2012-05-26)
The Atom crash lands into the jungle.
41"Super Best Friends Forever #4: Name Game"May 26, 2012 (2012-05-26)
While battling the Cheetah, the girls debate if they should call their group the Super Best Friends Forever.
42"Character Profile: The Flash"June 2, 2012 (2012-06-02)
The origin story of the Flash is revealed.
43"Atom #2"June 2, 2012 (2012-06-02)
Atom battles a snake and the Morlaidhans.
44"New Teen Titans #6: Cyborg the Lifegaurd"June 2, 2012 (2012-06-02)
Cyborg acts as a lifeguard at a pool.

DC Nation Super Spectacular

Starting in May 2012, DC Comics will release a 64-page monthly magazine called DC Nation Super Spectacular which will feature strips based on the Young Justice & Green Lantern: The Animated Series television series and additional content such as behind the scenes features.[24][25]

References

  1. ^ CGI ‘Beware The Batman’ Coming to Cartoon Network in 2013 | Screen Rant.
  2. ^ potato farm girl: Amethyst of Gemworld
  3. ^ a b c d e Q&A With ‘DC Nation Shorts’ Producer & ‘Teen Titans’ Director Ben Jones on Making Saturday Morning Snacks » BuzzFocus.com
  4. ^ DC COMICS ALL ACCESS: IAN SATTLER TALKS MORE DC NATION! | DC Comics (article)
  5. ^ DC COMICS ALL ACCESS: IAN SATTLER TALKS MORE DC NATION! | DC Comics (gallery)
  6. ^ a b c d ComicBookMovie.com - New DC Nation Short Clips: Chibi Teen Titans And Claymation Batman; 1 Minute Clip Of Blue Beetle Footage
  7. ^ a b Superheroes-R-Us: Beware the Batman and DC Nation Animated Information
  8. ^ Batgirl, Supergirl and Wonder Girl Are Lauren Faust’s Super Best Friends Forever Alongside Aardman’s Batman - Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movies and TV News and Rumors
  9. ^ Mary De Longis's photos | Facebook
  10. ^ a b c First Look: Supergirl, Wonder Girl and Batgirl From DC Nation Shorts « Spinoff Online – TV, Film and Entertainment News Daily
  11. ^ Superhero Shows: First Look at Doom Patrol and Animal Man, Citizens of DC Nation
  12. ^ DC Nation Animated Short "MAD Presents Shazamwich" - YouTube
  13. ^ YouTube: DC Nation Teaser Commercial
  14. ^ A.V. Club - Tom Kenny
  15. ^ Plastic Man TV Pilot - YouTube
  16. ^ a b c 'DC Nation' cartoon superheroines look to be kids' new BFFs – USATODAY.com
  17. ^ The World's Finest: "Beware The Batman" CGI Animated Series Coming For 2013, "DC Nation" Updates
  18. ^ DC Nation Short Preview: Baby Superman - YouTube
  19. ^ Superhero Shows: See DC Nation's Black Lightning and More
  20. ^ YouTube: DC Nation and Beware the Batman Preview
  21. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Cartoon Network March 2012 Premiere Timeslot Schedule
  22. ^ DC Nation: Heroic Goofballs - YouTube
  23. ^ a b c d e f g Cartoon Network April 2012 Premiere Info
  24. ^ DC NATION ARRIVES ON MOBILE DEVICES AND NEWSSTANDS WITH NEW APP AND MAGAZINE | DC Comics
  25. ^ DC reveals details of kid-friendly DC Nation magazine, mobile app | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment

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