DC Super Hero Girls Animated Movie Arrives on DVD this August!

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Submitted by S.J. Mitchell on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 15:16

If you've been following along, you'll know that we here at Critical Blast are big fans of DC Super Hero Girls. Having an animated show specifically tailored for girls (while still able to be enjoyed by all) is something that's was long overdue. Now, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announces that you can bring the world's most powerful female super heroes, DC Super Hero Girls, home on DVD on August 23rd, 2016!

After a series of YouTube videos launched on their channel, it didn't take long before they launched a toyline that includes dress-up kits, action figures and dolls. There is also a clothing line that features many of the characters sporting themes of girl power and togetherness.

And now, you can bring home an animated movie to go along with all the other super powered swag!

DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year will be available for streaming and download to watch anywhere in high definition and standard definition on their favorite devices from select digital retailers including Amazon, CinemaNow, Flixster, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE).

Here's the official trailer:

Can't wait until August 23rd? You impatience will be rewarded on August 9 as it will be available on Digital HD from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.

With a suggested retail price of $19.98, the movie has a runtime of 72 minutes and there will be six animated shorts included:

Hero of the Month: Wonder Woman
Fall into Super Hero High
Hero of the Month: Bumblebee
Hero of the Month: Poison Ivy
Clubbing
Saving the Day

Where can you find the most powerful and prominent Super Teens in the galaxy? Super Hero High of course! Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Bumblebee, Poison Ivy and Katana band together to navigate the twists and turns of high school in DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: HERO OF THE YEAR.

Meet the Girls

These young Super Heroes discover unique abilities, develop powers, and combat an abundance of overwhelming, exciting and awkward moments to master the fundamentals of being a hero – one day at a time! The group includes:

Wonder Woman (voiced by Grey Griffin) was raised on Themyscira, a paradise island overflowing with female leaders. This natural born leader has super strength, the power of flight and a magic lasso that forces anyone to tell the truth.

Batgirl (voiced by Mae Whitman) is crazy smart – she was accepted to Super Hero High based on her brainpower alone (she wasn’t born with super powers). But this crime-fighting sleuth may be the most influential of all! Her unparalleled intellect, expert martial arts skills, photographic memory and legendary detective skills are a formula for an incredible Super Hero.

Supergirl (voiced by Anais Fairweather) is the most powerful teen on earth, but also incredibly clumsy. She has super strength, super hearing and super speed but will need to be sure she doesn’t trip over her own two feet en route to saving the world.

Harley Quinn (voiced by Tara Strong) is the resident class clown who lives for jokes and over-the-top pranks. Nonetheless, this quick-witted gymnast is sneaky and full of surprises.

Bumblebee (voiced by Teala Dunn) has the ability to shrink, allowing her to sneak around without being spotted. She makes sure her team is never surprised by any villains or enemies up to no good.

Poison Ivy (voiced by Tara Strong), got caught up in a botched lab experiment, and now has the ability to control and summon plants. She’s gradually adapting to her amazing new powers and blossoming into her new life.

Katana (voiced by Stephanie Sheh) is an artist with an edge – this fearless martial arts fashionista is up for any crime-fighting test and is never without her sword.

Together, these seven fearless Super Heroes prove that we all have the power to make the world a better place - even while school is in session!

When speaking about DC Super Hero Girls, Mary Ellen Thomas, WBHE Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing said:

"We’re excited to bring DC Super Hero Girls to life and create an immersive world to help inspire young women like never before. These characters were developed with girls 6-12 in mind and will deliver epic story lines featuring strong females. It truly embraces and celebrates girls as they discover their own unique abilities.”

So don't forget: on August 23rd, get your cape on, and fly to your nearest retailer to pick up DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: HERO OF THE YEAR for the family of hero's in your home.