NYCC 2019: DCU Press Event

DCU Press Event photo by Sean Tucker

DC Universe continues to deliver new content, robust community engagement, and real-world experiences to its members. During the grand opening reception of a new, pop-up activation titled, DCU HQ, the subscription service highlighted updates to the platform and previewed new content coming in 2020.

The opening night festivities included a presentation featuring a line-up of DC executives, artists, producers and even Krypto was on hand, the fan-favorite super dog who will soon be appearing on the DC Universe original series Titans. The evening got underway with artist Jim Lee, DC’s Chief Creative Officer and Publisher, creating live art on the walls within The Fantabulous Evolution of One Harley Quinn Gallery

DC UNIVERSE: ​The Ultimate DC Membership,​ today announced a new initiative to harness the creativity and talent of DC fans  and unleash a new unscripted concept and video series for the first-of-its-kind digital  subscription service. DC UNIVERSE, in association with Ideas United, kicked off DCYou  Unscripted at its New York Comic-Con pop-up event headquarters, ​DCUHQ​, inviting emerging  creators and dedicated fans alike to submit unscripted series ideas, drawing on all things DC.  

The DCYou Unscripted project will be open for entries beginning the evening of October 3 to  November 18 to any Ideas United network member who is over 18 and a US resident. Any  creator is welcomed to easily and quickly apply to join the iU network. During the submission  process, talent and fan enthusiasts alike will be able to submit their unscripted/reality video  series ideas ranging from game shows to game play to hot food and hot takes. The top 10  entrants chosen will travel to Los Angeles, California to spend a day with industry professionals  to refine their concepts and have the chance to pitch their concepts in-person to a panel of DC  executives and entertainment luminaries. Three finalists will move on to have unscripted pilots  produced by Ideas United, with one final entrant receiving a series order which will launch  exclusively on DC UNIVERSE.

For more info go to: dcuunscripted.com

BizarroTV from Blue Ribbon Content

DC Universe announced a new anthology series, titled BizarroTV, that will feature fan favorite characters from the more obscure corners of the DC universe. This mixed media series is coming to DC Universe in 2020. Produced by Blue Ribbon Content, Warner Bros. Television Group’s digital production unit, this new show demonstrates the Television Group’s commitment to create original and compelling programs for the digital marketplace. Blue Ribbon taps into the Studio’s established creative team, while also identifying new and innovative talent to deliver cutting-edge series in the short form format. A showcase of experimental styles and creative voices and visions that will be a mix of live action and animation; deep cuts from the DC portfolio of characters such as Space Cabbie, Ambush Bug, Slam Bradley and the Creeper!

New Home Entertainment Releases

More WB Home Entertainment releases will be coming to DC Universe in 2020, particularly because the movies have been so popular with members. The most watched movie on the DC Universe to-date is the animated original Reign of the Supermen, which debuted on the service January 29, 2019. Due to its popularity, even more home entertainment movies will be coming in 2020, including Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, Superman: Red Son and Justice League Dark: Apocalypse. These original animated movies will be available on DC Universe just 90 days after their physical release date.

New Community Engagement

Many DC Universe members are familiar with Jackie Cole as the Community and Rewards Manager and oft-moderator in the DC Universe community. She provided an overview of the new features launching on DC Universe this month. New features will be available to members starting on October 23, 2019 as a part of “Community Week”, a special event for members on the service. It will include special guests and top-notch creators from comics, TV, animation, and more, who will join the fun by participating in Q&As, book club discussions, live Watch-Alongs with behind-the-scenes insights and deep dive explorations of the shows and scripts. Community week will kick off with a Q&A with Titans series star, Anna Diop.

And last, but certainly not least…….

photo by Sean Tucker

DC UNIVERSE ORIGINAL SERIES AND EXCLUSIVES

Harley Quinn Debuts on November 29!

Executive Producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker were on hand to officially announce the premiere date for the original adult-animated comedy series Harley Quinn. DC artist Amanda Conner was on hand as well to share her inspiration to create some of the art that inspired the animated series. Her art is featured within the immersive pop-up installation at DCU HQ.

Other activities at and before the event. Krypto the dog came through for a photo op and a time lapse of Jim Lee drawing Harley Quinn.

Photo by Sean Tucker

Jim Lee draws Harley Quinn at the DCUHQ at NYCC. Visit the Fabulous Gallery all during NYCC 2019 at 447 W. 36th St to see this painting and so many more original pieces.

by Sean Tucker