Jake Castorena
Directing
Biography
Jake Castorena is an Emmy-nominated director, known for directing The Death of Superman, Reign of Superman, and X-Men '97.
Known For

Teenage superheroes strive to prove themselves as members of the Justice League.
Young Justice

The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
X-Men '97

Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman lead the DC Super Heroes against their most infamous foes.
Justice League Action

The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen now presented as an over two-hour unabridged and seamless animated feature. Witness the no-holds-barred battle between the Justice League and an unstoppable alien force known only as Doomsday, a battle that only Superman can finish and will forever change the face of Metropolis.
The Death and Return of Superman

In the wake of The Death of Superman, the world is still mourning the loss of the Man of Steel following his fatal battle with the monster Doomsday. However, no sooner as his body been laid to rest than do four new bearers of the Superman shield come forward to take on the mantle. The Last Son of Krypton, Superboy, Steel, and the Cyborg Superman all attempt to fill the vacuum left by the world's greatest champion. Meanwhile, Superman's death has also signaled to the universe that Earth is vulnerable. Can these new Supermen and the rest of the heroes prove them wrong?
Reign of the Supermen

When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity.
The Death of Superman

Batman, Batgirl, and Robin forge an alliance with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to fight against the Turtles' sworn enemy, The Shredder, who has apparently teamed up with Ra's Al Ghul and The League of Assassins.
Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang meet up with Batman and other friends to defeat evil villains and save the day.
Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold

In an alternate universe, very different versions of DC's Trinity fight against the government after they are framed for an embassy bombing.
Justice League: Gods and Monsters

The Justice League faces a powerful new threat — the Fatal Five! Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman seek answers as the time-traveling trio of Mano, Persuader and Tharok terrorize Metropolis in search of budding Green Lantern, Jessica Cruz. With her unwilling help, they aim to free remaining Fatal Five members Emerald Empress and Validus to carry out their sinister plan. But the Justice League has also discovered an ally from another time in the peculiar Star Boy — brimming with volatile power, could he be the key to thwarting the Fatal Five? An epic battle against ultimate evil awaits!
Justice League vs. the Fatal Five

Spend time with the original cast, along with new voices, as this behind-the-scenes special recalls the birth of "X-Men: The Animated Series," and its revival thirty years later as "X-Men '97."
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of X-Men '97
Documentary interviewing the cast and crew of Batman Vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles