We've got a doubleshot of Batman animated news today with word of Mark Hamill hoping to voice The Joker in The Killing Joke adaptation, plus a new image and voice cast announcement for Batman: Bad Blood. There's also the first teaser trailer and poster for a new Yu-Gi-Oh! movie that celebrates the manga's 20th anniversary, the first clip from the North American dub of Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' coming to theaters soon, and word of a new Blu-ray release for My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games. Check it all out below!

Mark Hamill Wants to Voice the Joker in 'Batman: The Killing Joke' Adaptation

[Update: Hamill as Joker confirmed for The Killing Joke!]

To many fans of animated Batman adaptations, Hamill is the one and only voice for The Joker. So when Bruce Timm announced at Comic-Con that the newest DC Comics adaptation to see an animated release would be Batman: The Killing Joke, many wondered whether or not Hamill would return. At the time of this writing, Hamill himself is wondering that same thing:

Stay tuned to find out whether or not Hamill's Joker will be heard in the adaptation of Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's award-winning graphic novel. The direct-to-video release, directed by Sam Liu of Gods and Monsters, is due out next year. (Via CBR)

In related animated Batman news, the voice cast for Batman: Bad Blood has been announced in addition to the first image of the adaptation's version of Batwoman. As TV Insider reveals, Yvonne Strahovski will voice Batwoman (and her alter ego, Katherine Kane), while Gaius Charles plays Batwing and his alter ego, Luke Fox.

Batman: Bad Blood follows the storyline set up in 2014's Son of Batman and continued in Batman vs. Robin. Jason O'Mara (Batman), Stuart Allan (Robin), Sean Maher (Nightwing) and Morena Baccarin (Talia al Ghul) return to the voice cast. Ernie Hudson also joins as Lucius Fox, a longtime associate of Bruce Wayne, and Luke's father.

Batman: Bad Blood is set for release in early 2016 on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD

'Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions' Teaser and Poster

In celebration of Yu-Gi-Oh!'s 20th anniversary this September, 4K Media is releasing Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions, a new animated feature scripted by series creator Kazuki Takahashi. It's expected to be released in Japan some time around late April/early May of 2016 with an international rollout later next year. Check out the synopsis and poster below (via CBR):

The stakes have never been higher; the rivalries never as fierce; the risks never so great. One wrong move—one card short—and it’s game over for good. A decade in the making, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions features new designs and an all-new story from the original creator of the global phenomenon, Kazuki Takahashi. His masterful tale features anime’s most beloved characters in their long-awaited return: Yugi Muto, Seto Kaiba, and their faithful friends Joey Wheeler, Tristan Taylor Téa Gardner, and Bakura.

First 'Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F' Clip

Here's your near-weekly reminder that Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' will enjoy a North American theatrical release from August 4 through the 12th. (Be sure to get your tickets at DragonBallZ.Com.) While the first clip seen above isn't anything all that action-packed, it does give you a clue as to how Frieza pops back up on the scene to cause havoc among the Saiyans and friends. This clip comes courtesy of IGN.

'My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games' Coming to Blu-ray

I'll be the first to admit that I know absolutely zero about the My Little Pony resurgence in recent years, but that I do know there's a strong following out there. With that in mind, here's news about a new Blu-ray release for My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games, the latest movie due out October 13th and available for pre-order now:

Canterlot High meets its rival school, Crystal Prep Academy, in a competition that’s a long-standing tradition –The Friendship Games: a series of exciting events that includes archery, motocross, and rollerskating!  Sunset Shimmer is tasked with keeping magic out of the games to keep things fair while she and her friends compete against Crystal Prep’s top students led by someone with an equal amount of interest in Equestrian magic – this world’s Twilight Sparkle.

Continue the journey through high school with the Mane 6 in this alternate My Little Pony universe, and find out what happens next in My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games!

 

In stores everywhere October 13, the DVD and Blu-ray are now available for pre-order at Amazon.com, and ShoutFactory.com.