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Published at:  Nov 28, 2007 12:26:33 PM CST

SPOILER ALERT !!

I am – Hercules!!


Kyle MacLachlan and Lucy Lawless play Clark and Diana



Miguel Ferrer plays J’onn



Jeremy Sisto plays Bruce



Kyra Sedgwick plays Lois



These are the supervillains maybe?



David Boreanaz plays Hal








The direct-to-DVD movie “Justice League: New Frontier,” is based on the spectacular 2004 comic-book series by Darwyn Cooke.

Look! Press release!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

the next installment of the dc universe original ANIMATED movies soars onto shelves when warner home video releases - justice league: the New frontier ON february 26, 2008!

The Title is the Second DC Universe Original PG-13 Animated Movie and the First Ever HI-Definition Animated DVD from Warner Premiere

BURBANK, CA, (November 27, 2007) Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation are set to release the all-new original movie Justice League: The New Frontier on February 26, 2008 on DVD, HD DVD and Blu-rayDisc, distributed by Warner Home Video. Order due date is January 22, 2008. The original movie will also be available OnDemand and Pay-per-View as Well as available for download on February 26, 2008.

Based on the graphic novel by Darwyn Cooke and produced by Michael Goguen and animation legend, Bruce Timm, Justice League: The New Frontier is the epic tale of the founding of the Justice League. The animated film, written by Stan Berkowitz, features an incredible celebrity-laden voice cast including David Boreanaz, Brooke Shields, Lucy Lawless, Neil Patrick Harris, Miguel Ferrer, Kyra Sedgwick, Jeremy Sisto and Kyle MacLachlan and will be available on DVD for $19.98 SRP. There will also be a 2 disc Special Edition DVD available for $24.98 SRP which contains additional bonus features including a documentary about the pathology of the super villain and three bonus episodes from the Justice League animated series selected by Bruce Timm. All the content from the 2-disc Special Edition DVD will be Available on HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc.

The New Frontier takes viewers on an action-packed adventure, exploring the origins of the Justice League. DC Comics legends Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are all featured in the film as well as Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and The Flash as they band together to form the legendary Super team. Strangers at first, these very different heroes must overcome fear and suspicion to forge an alliance against a monster so formidable, even the mighty Superman cannot stop it alone. If they fail, the entire planet will be ³cleansed² of humanity.

Justice League: The New Frontier DVD will feature incredible extras including:

³Super Heroes United!: The Complete Justice League History²- The documentary is a comprehensive forty seven year Justice League chronology from the inception in the comics to vivid animated renditions. The story is told with a myriad of interviews tracing back the early days of DC Super Hero team ups during the Golden Age, to the Silver Age rendition where the established heroes emerged and beyond. Interviews include Paul Levitz (President of DC Comics), Dan Didio (SVP Executive Editor at DC Comics),Michael Uslan (Historian), Gregory Noveck (SVP Creative Affairs DC Comics), Mark Waid (DC Comics Historian and Writer), Mike Friedrich (Writer JLU), Denny O¹Neil (Writer and Editor at DC Comics), Mike Carlin (DC Comics Executive Editor), Stan Lee (Marvel Comics Co-Creator) and Marv Wolfman (Writer of Fantastic Four).

³Sneak Peak: Batman: Gotham Knight² - One part anime, one part Caped Crusader, the result is a glimpse at the world of Eastern anime sensibilities combined with a Western tradition of Batman. A detailed look at the world of Warner Bros Animation, and how they joined forces with the renowned Japanese animators to create the highly anticipated anime film of 2008.

³Audio Commentary I² (featuring the talented filmmakers of New Frontier)

³Audio Commentary II² (featuring Comic Book Writer and Artist Darwyn Cooke)

Widescreen (1.78:1)

5.1 Dolby Digital

The 2 disc Special Edition DVD will feature even more incredible extras including:

³The Legion of Doom: The Pathology of the Super Villain²- This documentary will examine the early mythological archetypes of nemesis characters from a historical perspective, and see how the tenants of this rich history were adapted and woven into the Justice League stories. The bonus feature includes many of the talent included in Super Heroes United! As well as Jim Kreuger (Writer of ³Justice²).

³Comic Book Commentary: Homage to the New Frontier² - This documentary is a nod to the fans of the New Frontier comic book. This featurette further expands the themes contained in the source material, and how these elements were truncated or evolved for the inclusion in the film. Featuring vivid imagery culled from the pages of the New Frontier comic, mixed with the commentary of Writer and Artist Darwyn Cooke, this featurette is a treat for both fans and scholars of the medium.

³Justice League Unlimited Bonus Episodes² Bruce Timm selects three of his favorite episodes from the Justice League Unlimited animated series:

1. Dark Heart. Alien invaders attempt to thwart the Justice League. The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of Ray Palmer, AKA The Atom.

2. To Another Shore. Wonder Woman learns of a plot to steal the powers of the 3,000 year-old corpse of The Viking Prince. It is up to the Justice League to make things right.

3. Task Force X - Four incarcerated villains are released from prison by Cadmus to undertake an impossible mission: steal a powerful mystic artifact from the JLU Watchtower under the noses of the League.

"Having the opportunity to take the unique work of such a legendary comic talent as Darwyn Cooke and create a small screen faithful adaptation of that style is one of the cornerstones in what we hope to develop for core and new fans alike as part of the DC Universe initiative on the Warner Premiere slate", said Matt Bierman, Vice President Production, Warner Premiere.

³Darwyn Cooke's New Frontier is justifiably considered a modern classic, and we at DC comics are excited to share this thrilling adaptation with the book's legions of loyal fans. On Feb. 26, DC Universe Animated Movies will lead everyone across the New Frontier,² said Gregory Novek, Senior Vice President of Creative Affairs, Dc Comics.

³Following the huge success of Superman Doomsday, we are delighted to be releasing the second DC Universe PG-13 animated movie,² said Amit Desai, WHV Vice President, Family, Animation and Sports Marketing. ³Justice League: The New Frontier will certainly not disappoint fans who have been eagerly awaiting this next action-packed DC Universe installment.²

Justice League: New Frontier Marketing Support

Justice League: New Frontier will be supported by a massive media campaign including primetime TV spots, national print and online coverage. Marketing support will also include strong promotion support, a dedicated website (www.jlnewfrontier.com), as well as explosive online promotion stunts. Finally, cross-trailering on targeted DVD releases will generate millions of impressions.


DC UNIVERSE ORIGINAL MOVIES

DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video (WHV) and Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) began the production and distribution of ³DC Universe,² a series of original, animated PG-13 movies in July 2006. This original, made for DVD, movie is part of the DC Universe series of animated PG-13 films written and directed by acclaimed comic book creators and animators and featuring recognizable talent. WHV will be the exclusive worldwide home entertainment distributor for all DC Universe movies which will include a slate of 2-3 action-packed films per year.

BASICS
Street Date: February 26, 2008
Order Due Date: January 22, 2008
Languages: English, Spanish
Subtitles: Spanish
Run Time: 75 minutes approx.
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio: 5.1 Dolby Surround Stereo
Color / Closed Captioned
Rating: PG-13

Justice League: The New Frontier (DVD)
Price: $19.98 SRP

Justice League: The New Frontier (2 Disc Special Edition DVD)
Price: $24.98 SRP

Justice League: The New Frontier (HD-DVD)
Price: $29.99 SRP

Justice League: The New Frontier (Blu-ray Disc)
Price: $29.99 SRP





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  • Nov 28, 2007 3:32:52 AM CST

    SUCK ON THIS GEORGE MILLER

    by pipple

    AND FIRST

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  • Nov 28, 2007 4:18:42 AM CST

    I'll pick it up

    by datascream

    I'm loving these animated films coming out from Marvel and DC. Great new ways to making some interesting stories without the huge budgets. The only problem is that all of them are usually too short.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 4:37:26 AM CST

    Amazing cast.

    by cotsos

    Boreanaz as Green Lantern, Neil Patrick Harris as Flash.
    Imagine a live action TV Series with these two...

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  • Nov 28, 2007 4:42:29 AM CST

    fkd up looking manhunteR..

    by coup

    and is that luthor in the 5th pic o_O but that is quite the cast. boreanz should make a good hal jordan.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 5:12:46 AM CST

    Looks fantastic

    by jor-el23

    5.1! Widescreen! Tons of special features! The only complaint I have is the runtime. If kids can watch a goddamn 2 1/2+ hour Harry Potter movie they can a 90 minute New Frontier

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  • Nov 28, 2007 5:16:17 AM CST

    couP

    by the_samaritan

    I believe that's J'onn in his pure Martian form, and that's probably Captain Cold, not Luthor.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 5:18:39 AM CST

    Pretty my hole

    by bitteranimator

    I guess cartoons don't need line quality to impress any more. Or, you know, decent drawings. That first one is hideous in so many ways. Whole thing just looks like a plain ol' 'cheap shit farmed to the far east saturday morning producer-driven soulless cack' cartoon. You guys will probably lap it up though. The Batman one's not offensively hideous though, which I guess is a plus.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 6:49:59 AM CST

    I think it looks pretty good.

    by rbatty024

    I like the designs, they're different enough from Dini/Timm's universe that it's not distracting, unlike Superman Doomsday. They have a nice retro feel to them. Of course, I have to see these characters in action as well.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 6:57:59 AM CST

    Wonderwoman is a Kiwi!

    by iammrmonkey!

    Who knew?

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  • Nov 28, 2007 7:04:04 AM CST

    J’onn looks like he came from South Park

    by palewook

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  • Nov 28, 2007 7:14:57 AM CST

    looks like the dini-verse to me...

    by fat bears

    I don't see a substantial enough change here in visual style to not assume this came from Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, especially when I compare it to the actual art from the comic. So that's annoying and seems like a bad sign. And after the turrible "Superman Doomsday" movie I have much less goodwill in reserve for these DVD movies.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 7:21:47 AM CST

    I might give this a try

    by choomoo89

    After all Superman wasnt Bad could have been better but im not complaining. Im glad DC has jumped on the band wagon. Ill be getting the two disc with bonus Three episodes form the series and the perview for Batman Gotham Night thats worth the price alone there.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 7:21:55 AM CST

    oh, to clarify

    by fat bears

    When I heard about this project I was interested in seeing the artwork brought to life. The story is a good one, but what sold me on it was the throw-back images. Thus, seeing it looking like just another piece in the Dini-verse is a dissapointment.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 7:22:11 AM CST

    It does have the feel of Batman TAS

    by jor-el23

    since that had an art deco feel to it in the first place. I still think the animation looks fantastic and whoever says it's hideous is an idiot.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 7:26:36 AM CST

    no subject

    by fat bears

    whether its hideous or not it still isn't Darwyn Cook's The New Frontier.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 7:38:51 AM CST

    yay!

    by ironic_name

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  • Nov 28, 2007 7:48:33 AM CST

    This looks amazing

    by phool2056

    People complaining about the look- go read the comic again. With some minor correction to nake it work in a mobile way, these look exactly like the comic. That's Captain Cold, by the way, in the villain picture. He's a lame villain, but he does have his bit in the comic, so it's only fitting that he should be here as well. Again, I'm staggered by the level of automatic naysaying that goes on in these talkbacks. I imagine an army of angry nerds whose only pleasure is to do their level best to prevent anyone from enjoying anything ever. Obviously I'm the worst kind of geek, I hide in my room all the time except for weekly forays to the comic book store and my local DVD supplier, but at least I actually enjoy most of what I pick up.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 7:51:00 AM CST

    BitterAnimator

    by ironic_name

    show us your pathetic attempts at scribbling, so that we can pass judgment.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 7:56:16 AM CST

    looks truly great!

    by ironic_name

    cannot wait, comeonayeahhaw!

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  • Nov 28, 2007 8:15:15 AM CST

    Finally! Some Justice League news...

    by abin sur

    Even if it is about a cartoon, I'll take it. It does look very cool, AND it's coming out in high definition. Captain Cold looks kinda like a cult member, but other than that, I've got no problems.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 8:37:43 AM CST

    It's a sad day when David Boreanez gets top billing in an "all s

    by err

    ugh...I hate shillers.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Nov 28, 2007 8:38:43 AM CST

    Should say "all star cast" at the end...

    by err

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  • Nov 28, 2007 9:01:02 AM CST

    hey now!

    by blackthought

    captain cold is cool...and come on, this has an animated hal jordan in it, how can you not be excited?

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  • Nov 28, 2007 9:04:14 AM CST

    So the villain is the Weather Wizard?

    by err

    Is that who that is?

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  • Nov 28, 2007 10:17:16 AM CST

    No, Weather Wizard just makes an appearance.

    by phool2056

    The main villain is big and weird and wonderful. At least, if it is similar to the comic book.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 10:23:15 AM CST

    No mention of Brooke Shields as Carole Ferris?

    by uncapie

    Though I'd rather see her as "The Mayor."

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  • Nov 28, 2007 10:31:17 AM CST

    Captain Cold?

    by aquatarkusman

    He was in the 70s Legion of Doom, right? With a fur-lined parkas? I'm glad to see he's got his own female posse now. BTW, Agent Cooper as Superman? Has he done this before? Having just watched the whole of Twin Peaks, I don't know whether his voice has the resonance necessary.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 10:59:06 AM CST

    This will kick you in the nuts

    by toshiro-solo

    Source material is just so damn good, and this adaptation should be a natural fit (although they're going to have to trim a lot).

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  • Nov 28, 2007 11:27:53 AM CST

    Great work Bullock!

    by plocock

    Fuck that looks great! Beats the ass of that Clone Wars shit...wink wink.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Nov 28, 2007 11:51:06 AM CST

    No Dana Delaney as Lois = No Sale

    by osmosis jones

    SEXIEST CARTOON LEGS EVER.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 1:48:38 PM CST

    ...again the toon will be better than the movie

    by jeffmansixtyfo

    Remember the 90's where Batman cartoons told better stories than Tim Burton or Joel Schumacher???

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  • Nov 28, 2007 1:48:38 PM CST

    ...again the toon will be better than the movie

    by jeffmansixtyfo

    Remember the 90's where Batman cartoons told better stories than Tim Burton or Joel Schumacher???

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  • Nov 28, 2007 1:48:40 PM CST

    ...again the toon will be better than the movie

    by jeffmansixtyfo

    Remember the 90's where Batman cartoons told better stories than Tim Burton or Joel Schumacher???

    Reply to Talkback

  • Nov 28, 2007 1:50:15 PM CST

    OH YEAH...LoisLane looked HOT in DOOMSDAY

    by jeffmansixtyfo

    *

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  • Nov 28, 2007 2:12:34 PM CST

    World premiere at WonderCon in Feb

    by zardoz

    Yep, SF gets it first. I can't wait! Please be good...

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  • Nov 28, 2007 2:52:14 PM CST

    ironic_name

    by bitteranimator

    My pathetic scribbles are beyond your comprehension. If you're looking for a benchmark though, think Jessica Rabbit's minge shot.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 3:44:05 PM CST

    This must be the most excited I've ever been..

    by reel american hero


    ..about a direct to dvd movie. This will be awesome. And the bonus features....sweet. I missed the Suicide Squad episode of JLU, that ep alone will be worth the price of the dvd.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 5:10:41 PM CST

    Kyra Sedgwick SUCKS.

    by zerocorpse

    I'm so sick of her being pushed onto the public with the disclaimer that she's "such a good actress" every time they mention her in any credits. She SUCKS on "The Closer" and she's annoying in everything else.
    Frankly, I think Anne Heche did an OK job as Lois in Doomsday... she at least had the Lois attitude down. Kyra Sedgwick, though? Bleh.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 5:37:56 PM CST

    I for one enjoyed Superman: Doomsday.

    by rbatty024

    I rented it with the expectation to hate it but I ended up enjoying it. There were enough twists in the story to keep me interested and it was pretty damn violent for a direct to DVD. I had to look at the Netflix sleeve after Doomsday started breaking necks because I thought there's no way this is PG, and sure enough they went for a PG-13 rating. I felt there were some well thought out moments in the cartoon, like when Lois visits Ma Kent. All and all a solid effort.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 8:02:14 PM CST

    Kyle MacLachlan and Miguel Ferrer.....

    by big dan

    it's a Twin Peaks reunion. Awesome

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  • Nov 28, 2007 8:38:26 PM CST

    You're Right, Big Dan

    by aquatarkusman

    Now the Martian Manhunter just needs to become a verbally confrontational asshole. Maybe they can get the guy who played Deputy Andy to be Batman.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 8:41:56 PM CST

    That would be great...

    by big dan

    they just don't make 'em like Twin Peaks anymore.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 9:21:32 PM CST

    Batman: Gotham Knights sounds interesting

    by mr incredible

    I'd like to see the anime take on Batman. That shot of Captain Cold brought back bad memories of Superman Returns...don't know why.

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  • Nov 28, 2007 9:50:18 PM CST

    Crystals behind a gay bald guy?

    by mixiboi

    Perhaps?

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  • Nov 28, 2007 11:22:31 PM CST

    Samaritan, fair enough about non-luthor...

    by coup

    i still think manhunter looks weird from the comics i've seen, but I haven't seen a huge variety.

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  • Nov 29, 2007 5:06:28 AM CST

    BitterAnimator

    by ironic_name

    i think you mean "beneath my comprehension"

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  • Nov 29, 2007 6:35:21 AM CST

    I trust Bruce Timm

    by cuervojones

    He knows how to adapt comics.

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  • Nov 29, 2007 6:41:05 AM CST

    I didn´t know Superman Doomsday was bad

    by cuervojones

    I liked it. I guess i know shit.

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  • Nov 29, 2007 9:46:51 AM CST

    Its going to throw me off

    by blwiseass

    not having Kevin Conroy voice Batman

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  • Nov 29, 2007 11:22:41 AM CST

    If it's not DCAU

    by tme2nsb

    Then it can kiss my ass. Imitators is all they are to me.

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  • Nov 29, 2007 11:37:13 AM CST

    Kevin Conroy should always be Batman

    by alkeoholic77

    Nuff said.

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  • Nov 29, 2007 12:00:23 PM CST

    And

    by tme2nsb

    Dana Delany needs to be the only Lois Lane too

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  • Nov 29, 2007 12:23:35 PM CST

    Images? Yes.

    by ewokstew

    Pretty? Not so much.

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  • Nov 29, 2007 12:47:20 PM CST

    Someone finally saw that Lucy Lawless is Wonder Woman.

    by therealratigan

    ...What took them so long?

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  • Nov 29, 2007 1:44:40 PM CST

    I thought BATMAN anime was on Saturdays mornings on the WB alrea

    by jeffmansixtyfo

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  • Nov 29, 2007 3:30:17 PM CST

    stunt casting

    by punto

    doesn't work for voice actors. they might sound good on the press release, but they can't do voice acting. this'll suck

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  • Dec 01, 2007 7:28:02 PM CST

    Lucy Lawless... Ah yes, the perfect WW!

    by judge doom

    She would be a perfect wonder woman in her Xena years. Well, at least we get her sexy voice as the amazon. :-)

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