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Television series

Constantine: City of Demons
Constantine City of Demons.png
Genre Superhero
Action
Supernatural horror
Fantasy
Based on

John Constantine
by

  • Alan Moore
  • Stephen R. Bissette
  • Rick Veitch
  • John Totleben
Written by J. M. DeMatteis
Directed by Doug Murphy
Voices of Matt Ryan
Composer Kevin Riepl
Country of origin United States
Original language English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 2 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Sam Register
  • David S. Goyer
  • Greg Berlanti
  • Sarah Schechter
Producer Butch Lukic
Editor Kyle Stafford
Running time 29–39 minutes
Production companies
  • Berlanti Productions
  • Blue Ribbon Content
  • Phantom Four Films
  • Digital eMation Inc.
  • DC Entertainment
  • Warner Bros. Animation
Release
Original network CW Seed
Original release Series: March 24, 2018 (2018-03-24) –
January 17, 2019 (2019-01-17)
Chronology
Related shows Justice League Dark

Constantine: City of Demons is an American animated web series from executive producers Greg Berlanti and David S. Goyer. It is based on the DC Comics character John Constantine, a demon hunter and occult detective. It is a loose adaptation of the original graphic novel Hellblazer: All His Engines by Mike Carey and Leonardo Manco. Tangentially tied to the live-action series Constantine through actor Matt Ryan, the series is set in the DC Animated Movie Universe, connecting it to the 2017 animated film Justice League Dark. The first half was initially released as five separate episodes on The CW's online streaming platform, CW Seed, on March 24, 2018, after premiering at WonderCon 2018. The series was released as a feature–length film released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 9, 2018, and later compiled and completed as two episodes on CW Seed on January 17, 2019.

Cast and characters [edit]

  • Matt Ryan as John Constantine: A seasoned demon hunter and master of the occult. Ryan also voices the Constantine Demons.[1]
  • Damian O'Hare as Chas Chandler: A long time friend of Constantine since childhood. O'Hare was the voice of John Constantine in Justice League Action.[2]
  • Laura Bailey as Asa the Healer / Nightmare Nurse, Trish Chandler. Bailey was the voice of Angela Chen in Justice League vs. Teen Titans.[2]
  • Emily O'Brien as Renee Chandler[2]
  • Rachel Kimsey as Angela The Queen of Angels, the plane announcer[3]
  • Robin Atkin Downes as Butler,[2] Nergal[4]
  • Jim Meskimen as Beroul / Nergal,[2] Cheleb,[4] Quedbas[4]
  • Kevin Michael Richardson as Mahonin,[4] old man possessed by Angela[4]
  • Rick D. Wasserman as Mictlantecuhtli[4]

Production [edit]

In January 2017, it was announced that Matt Ryan would reprise his role from the live-action series as John Constantine on a new animated series, after having made a guest appearance in Arrow 's fourth season. The CW president Mark Pedowitz noted there had not yet been discussions regarding whether or not any other characters from the live-action series might appear in the web series, or if this version of the character would "connect back to the live-action storylines he's been a part of".[5]

The series was developed by Warner Bros. Animation, Berlanti Productions, and Blue Ribbon Content, with Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and David S. Goyer serving as executive producers, and Butch Lukic as producer. J. M. DeMatteis wrote the series, which was directed by Doug Murphy.[1] The series is an adaptation of the graphic novel All His Engines.[6] Warner Bros. Animation and Blue Ribbon Content Vice President Peter Girardi said the series aimed to be "darker" than the live-action series, and closer to the Hellblazer comics published by DC's imprint Vertigo.[7]

While it was originally stated that City of Demons would tie into the live-action series Constantine, the two series differ significantly from one another with different takes on characters and plot points.[2] [6] According to J. M. DeMatteis, the series is not a continuation of Constantine, but is in the same universe as the 2017 film Justice League Dark. He added that "time will tell" whether the show is part of the Arrowverse.[8] Peter Girardi referred to the show as part of the "Constantine animated universe".[9]

Episodes [edit]

  1. ^ Initially released as five short episodes on March 24, 2018. Later released as part of the film release on October 9, 2018, broadcast under the title Constantine: The Legend Continues on October 15, 2018, and then compiled and released as one longer episode on January 17, 2019.
  2. ^ Initially released as part of the film release on October 9, 2018. Later compiled and released as one longer episode on January 17, 2019.

Release [edit]

The first half of Constantine: City of Demons was released as five short episodes on CW Seed,[1] [10] on March 24, 2018, after premiering the same day at WonderCon 2018.[11] Writer J. M. DeMatteis later confirmed that seven more episodes were planned for release,[12] as well as a DVD and Blu-ray release featuring 20 minutes of extra footage, similar to Vixen: The Movie.[13] The feature-length version released on Blu-ray and digital on October 9, 2018,[14] following a special screening at New York Comic Con on October 4.[15] The series made its broadcast debut on The CW on October 15, 2018, hosted by Ryan under the title Constantine: The Legend Continues.[16] After the first half was initially released as five separate episodes, the series was later compiled and completed as two episodes on CW Seed on January 17, 2019.[17]

Reception [edit]

Jesse Schedeen of IGN awarded the first half of the series an 8.1 out of 10, noting the episodes "build a straightforward but enjoyable conflict featuring the wily magician, and they serve as a reminder that Matt Ryan is a terrific fit for this character in either live-action or animation".[18] Schedeen later awarded the completed movie 7.5 out of 10, noting that the plot does "drag a bit in the middle" but "gathers steam again by the time the climax rolls around".[19]

Renee Schonfeld of Common Sense Media, awarding the movie 3 out of 5 stars, said that the movie's "distinctive animation, rousing battles, and top-notch vocal performances serve this off-beat DC Comic 'hero' well -- with a caution that it's a grisly affair."[20]

References [edit]

  1. ^ a b c Keene, Allison (October 6, 2017). "First 'Constantine' Poster Resurrects the Demon Hunter for New Animated Series". Collider. Archived from the original on October 8, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Wickline, Dan (March 24, 2018). "Constantine: City of Demons Recap and Review". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on March 24, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  3. ^ "Constantine: City of Demons – The Movie". Archived from the original on January 17, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Constantine: City Of Demons: The Movie, ending credits.
  5. ^ Schwartz, Terri (January 8, 2017). "Constantine Is Back With Matt Ryan as a CW Seed Animated Series". IGN. Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  6. ^ a b Anderson, Jenna (March 25, 2018). "7 Ways 'Constantine: City of Demons' Differs From NBC's 'Constantine'". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on March 30, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  7. ^ Trumbore, Dave (January 10, 2018). "CW Seed's Animated 'Constantine' Series Aims to Be Darker Than the Live-Action Show". Collider. Archived from the original on January 11, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  8. ^ DeMatteis, J.M. [@JMDeMatteis] (March 28, 2018). "Not a continuation of the series. It IS in the same universe as the JL DARK movie and I guess time will tell if it's in the Arrowverse!" (Tweet). Retrieved April 2, 2018 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ Anderson, Jenna (March 25, 2018). "How Does 'Constantine: City of Demons' Factor Into the Arrowverse?". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on March 26, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  10. ^ Prudom, Laura (March 23, 2018). "Constantine: City of Demons – Watch a First Look from CW Seed's Animated Series". IGN. Archived from the original on March 24, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  11. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 28, 2018). "'Black Lightning', 'Krypton', 'The 100' & More Part Of WBTV's WonderCon Footprint". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 28, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  12. ^ J.M. DeMatteis [@JMDeMatteis] (March 27, 2018). "By the way: You can watch the first five episodes of CONSTANTINE: CITY OF DEMONS right here: www.cwseed.com/shows/constantine-city-of-demons/episode-one/?play=558e7c11-16e0-453e-bffe-13e15cf2c52d … This is just the beginning. There are seven more episodes to go!" (Tweet). Retrieved March 27, 2018 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ J.M. DeMatteis [@JMDeMatteis] (March 26, 2018). "It's basically a full-length animated movie broken into these mini-episodes. There will eventually be a DVD release with something like 20 minutes more story included" (Tweet). Retrieved March 30, 2018 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ "'Constantine: City of Demons' Movie Trailer Released". comicbook.com. July 31, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  15. ^ Beedle, Time (September 26, 2018). "John Constantine's New Movie Gets a NYCC Premiere". DC.
  16. ^ "The CW Seed's CONSTANTINE: THE LEGEND CONTINUES to Air on The CW October 15h". Broadway World . Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  17. ^ "Constantine: City of Demons Episodes". ComicBook.com . Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  18. ^ Schedeen, Jesse (March 24, 2018). "Constantine: City of Demons Review – DC's Occult Detective Shines In Animated Form". IGN. Archived from the original on March 24, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  19. ^ Schedeen, Jesse (October 9, 2018). "Constantine: City of Demons Review – Finding danger on the other side of the pond". IGN . Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  20. ^ Schonfeld, Renee (October 9, 2018). "Constantine: City of Demons". Common Sense Media . Retrieved February 7, 2019.

External links [edit]

  • Official website Edit this at Wikidata
  • Constantine: City of Demons at IMDb
  • Constantine: City of Demons – The Movie at IMDb
  • Constantine: City of Demons at Rotten Tomatoes

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