Superman vs. The Elite (2012)

The Man of Steel finds himself outshone by a new team of ruthless superheroes who hold his idealism in contempt.

Director:

Michael Chang

Writers:

Jerry Siegel (creator: Superman), Joe Shuster (creator: Superman)

Stars:

George Newbern, Pauley Perrette, Robin Atkin Downes

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
George Newbern	...	Superman / Clark Kent / Robot (voice)
Pauley Perrette	...	Lois Lane (voice)
Robin Atkin Downes	...	Manchester Black / Pokolistani Ambassador (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker	...	Atomic Skull (voice)
Ogie Banks	...	Terrence Baxter / Dockworker (voice)
Catero Colbert	...	Coldcast (voice)
Grey DeLisle	...	Young Manchester (voice)
Melissa Disney	...	Menagerie (voice)
Paul Eiding	...	Pa Kent / Dockworker / Civilian (voice)
Troy Evans	...	Pundit (voice)
Jennifer Hale	...	Kid Playing Superman / Civilian (voice)
David Kaufman	...	Jimmy Olsen (voice)
Pamela Kosh	...	Abigail / Cockney Woman (voice)
Jeff LaPensee	...	Falling Man (voice)
Marcella Lentz-Pope	...	Vera Black (voice)

Storyline

Superman learns that there is a new superhero team around, The Elite. They quickly prove themselves a team of extraordinary power guided by a confident sense of direct practicality. As their popularity grows, Superman finds that they are outshining him with disquieting methods that grow more ruthless by the day even as the public appears to approve of their sneering dismissal of the Man of Steel's sense of moral restraint. However, as Lois Lane digs into the truth of the Elite, the secrets discovered combine with the team's escalating arrogance to create a menace determined to destroy Superman for their own power. Against that, Superman will have to resort to a disturbingly unorthodox solution to defeat them with a new perspective they cannot ignore.

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Plot Keywords:

dc comics | superhero | teleportation | magical hat | cheering | 

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Taglines:

World saved. Humanity lost.

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for action violence and some language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English French Spanish

Release Date:

12 June 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Superman Contra a Elite

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

76 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Producer Bruce Timm voices an MI-6 agent.

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Quotes

Superman: I'm going to say this once. Surrender now, face judgment for your crimes or...
Manchester Black: Stop. There is no "or" in this conversation. Because you don't have the stones to do to us what we'd do to you in a heartbeat.
Menagerie: He might have the stones to do me.
Manchester Black: Pam, I'm handing out ultimatums. Please, keep it in your pants.

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Connections

References Gandhi (1982)

User Reviews

Stunning!

Michael Chang's 'Superman vs. The Elite' is a Stunning Watch. Dark, Bleak & Unforgettable, this recent Animated Superhero Flick takes The Man of Steel's legacy to an all-time high. I loved it!

'Superman vs. The Elite' Synopsis: The Man of Steel finds himself outshone by a new team of ruthless superheroes who hold his idealism in contempt.

'Superman vs. The Elite' is dark & bleak, but at the same time, unforgettable. In fact, the darkness added in the narrative plays as its trump card. Joe Kelly's Screenplay is legendary, it re introduces The Man of Steel all over again & takes him to an all-time high. The Animation is Top-Class.

Vocal Performances are marvelous. George Newbern voices Clark Kent / Superman & he does a tour de force. Pauley Perrette as Lois Lane is admirable. Dee Bradley Baker as Atomic Skull/Joseph Martin is outstanding. Robin Atkin Downes as Manchester Black is super. Ogie Banks as Terrence Baxter offers quality.

On the whole, 'Superman vs. The Elite' is a Must Watch.