HBO has always made amazing documentary , whether for broadcast tv set or its streaming service , Max . So there ’s every reason to be excited about Superpowered : The DC Story even before I tell you that Academy Award - nominate filmmaker Leslie Iwerks and Emmy - nominated movie maker Mark Catalena co - directed the three - part series , which will explore thecomics publisherthrough its 85 + years of history with a truly stunning array of strip writers , artist , and luminaries , as well as its live - action whizz , theater director , and producers from throughout DC ’s farsighted account in pop culture .
First , watch out the trailer :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N1rHNQKjmM
Screenshot: Warner Bros.
It ’s a bit large and foreboding , but you ca n’t indicate with the largeness of interviewees , which includes Melissa Benoist , Greg Berlanti , Tim Burton , Mike Carlin , Lynda Carter , Henry Cavill , Kaley Cuoco , Gal Gadot , James Gunn , Patty Jenkins , Dwayne Johnson , Michael Keaton , Regina King , Zoë Kravitz , Jim Lee , Zachary Levi , Damon Lindelof , Tom Mankiewicz , Jason Momoa , Christopher Nolan , Robert Pattinson , Christopher Reeve , John Ridley , Margot Robbie , Bruce Timm , Michael E. Uslan . Mark Waid , and more . That ’s a hell of a line - up right there .
If you want more of a preview , here are the summaries for the three episodes :
Episode 1 : “ The Hero ’s Journey”For over 85 long time , DC has been home to a universe of iconic reference and unparalleled storytelling , but its rootage begin with the brilliant minds who created a Super Hero three : Superman , Batman , and Wonder Woman . From selection to revival , DC navigates the parentage of the brother , parental care after WWII , and a corporate takeover amid a struggle to outride current .
Episode 2 : “ Coming of Age”During a geological period of declining funny Word sales , a bold move reset DC ’s entire universe , as the company determine to also take a gamble on a Modern Superman movie . While competitor begin to direct press social issues , a determined DC usher in their first Black Super Hero and bust story boundaries under their new depression , Vertigo Comics , with the Leslie Townes Hope of maturing amusing volume into an consummate adult art form .
instalment 3 : “ A considerably Tomorrow”Tired of being leave out of the conversation , a group of diverse creators form Milestone Media to give interpreter to marginalized character and stories born out of their own experiences . After more than eight decade of chronicle , DC visionaries look toward a future that is representative of all in their ever - expanding population .
I wo n’t dwell ; it ’s super - cool that one of the documentary film ’s three episodes will divvy up with DC ’s history with and current movement for diversity and agency , helping case how of import it is to the comics diligence and all the amusement that engender out of it . Plus , I ’m eager to discover anything more about Damon Lindelof ’s beyond - excellent Watchmen TV series .
Superpowerd : The DC Story premiere July 20 on Max .
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