Warner Home Video has announced an all-new animated Batman adventure, Batman: Gotham Knight, will be coming to Blu-ray Disc on July 8. The release is timed to coincide with The Dark Knight, starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, and will be day-and-date with single and two-disc DVD versions.
The story of Batman: Gotham Knight is set between the Batman Begins and The Dark Knight feature films. Six stories will be weaved together that chronicle Batman’s journey into becoming the Dark Knight. Any additional plot details are currently being kept under wraps by Warner and DC Comics.
Batman: Gotham Knight will be presented on Blu-ray in widescreen 1.78:1 1080p video and 5.1 surround sound, though we don’t know yet whether lossless or lossy audio will be chosen.
The Blu-ray special features will be identical to the two-disc DVD version, including a pair of featurettes that won’t be available on the single-disc DVD.
- A Mirror for the Bat: The Evil Denizens of Gotham City – A stimulating documentary covering Gotham City’s most nefarious of characters, combined with a look into the symbiotic relationship Batman shares with his enemies.
- Sneak Peek: Wonder Woman – DC Universe animated original movie
- Audio Commentary – Featuring the filmmakers of Gotham Knight
- Batman and Me a Devotion of Destiny: The Bob Kane Story – The comprehensive chronology of the remarkable life of the creator of Batman.
- Batman: The Animated Series Bonus Episodes – Bruce Timm selects his favorite episodes from Batman: The Animated Series.
Batman: Gotham Knight on Blu-ray Disc will carry an SRP of $34.99. Check back regularly for Batman: Gotham Knight high resolution cover art and pre-order information.
