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DC Comics Documentary in the works!

During the San Diego Comic-Con, a DC Comics documentary movie was announced! Titled "Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics!" Follow the jump to find out more!

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By JLU51306 - 8/4/2010

Director Mac Carter at Comic-Con


Gregory Noveck, DC's Senior VP of Creative Affairs led the discussion of the documentary. He has also produced several other animated features.

"[It's] a movie that's been 75 years in the making!" says Noveck. Continuing to reveal that the documentary will be available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and also online November 9th 2010.

The Comic-Con attendants were fortunate enough to get a teaser.
The teaser beginning, well, with the beginning, of DC's history from 1930 and spanning to the modern era of DC Comics. Featuring interviews with several of the legends of DC: Grant Morrison, Alan Moore, Neil Adams, Paul Pope, Joe Kubert, Gerrard Jones, Chip Kidd, Louise Simonson, Denny O'Neil, and Neil Gaiman, to name some!

The film is being narrated by Ryan Reynolds, who's currently filming "Green Lantern.".

The Documentary will focus on DC superheroes in other media, including the 1979 "Superman" film, and the 1989 "Batman" film.

The Comics Code Authority struggle of the 50's will also be discussed. Along with Denny O'Neil's "Green Lantern/Green Arrow" run, and much more!

A Q&A was held for the panel, which included director Mac Carter, Gregory Noveck, Len Wein, Denny O' Neil, Gerrard Jones, and Karen Berger.

For more from Comicbookresources article, including the Q&A, follow the link at the bottom!
Source: http://www.comicbookresources.com/
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Denn1s - 8/4/2010, 5:24 PM
sounds interesting
JLU51306 - 8/4/2010, 5:42 PM
Yeah, I'm gonna pick it up!
InSpace - 8/4/2010, 5:53 PM
Isnt this supposed to be included in the Batman Beyond complete series box set ?
blueorangeny - 8/4/2010, 7:11 PM
If anyone can get the teaser for us that would be golden
BubbaDude - 8/4/2010, 8:32 PM
Interesting that they convinced Alan Moore to be interviewed....

One question I have is, how long is it? If it's only 2 hours, it probably wouldn't be worth watching. You can't do 75 years of history justice in the time frame a standard documentary allows. Maybe 10 hours. Maybe
marvel72 - 8/5/2010, 3:35 AM
@ jul51306 this is fantastic news,it'll be so intresting 70 + years of comic history,their fued with their biggest rival marvel & their crap tv & great movie history.
can't wait.

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