As wonderful as X-Men ’97 has been, even the most devoted Marvel Zombie has to admit that the gold standard of superhero animation remains Batman: The Animated Series. Created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, the show told some of the all-time greatest stories about the Dark Knight, and even launched an ongoing universe with Justice League, Batman Beyond, and Static Shock.
So when Warner Bros. announced Batman: Caped Crusader from Timm, fans took notice, especially with J.J. Abrams and The Batman director Matt Reeves on board as producers. Despite a near disaster when Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav declined to distribute the completed series, as is his wont, the show found a home on Amazon Prime Video.
Even better, we now know when the series is premiering on the streamer: Aug. 1. We also have our first look at the characters and setting of Batman: The Caped Crusader, which blends...
So when Warner Bros. announced Batman: Caped Crusader from Timm, fans took notice, especially with J.J. Abrams and The Batman director Matt Reeves on board as producers. Despite a near disaster when Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav declined to distribute the completed series, as is his wont, the show found a home on Amazon Prime Video.
Even better, we now know when the series is premiering on the streamer: Aug. 1. We also have our first look at the characters and setting of Batman: The Caped Crusader, which blends...
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Batman is not only arguably the greatest superhero but also one of the most iconic fictional characters of all time. Known for brooding intensity, detective prowess, and a cape that billows dramatically in the night, Batman has won audiences for decades across live-action films, comic book panels, and the world of animation.
An action sequence from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm featuring Kevin Conroy
Within the DC Animated Universe (Dcau), Batman reached a level of excellence that many consider unmatched. However, even the brilliance of Bruce Timm, the visionary force behind the Dcau, couldn’t guarantee success for one movie which is now considered one of the greatest superhero films.
Batman: Mask of The Phantasm Was A Box Office Failure A still from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is a landmark in cinematic history. Today, it’s widely considered a masterpiece, a crown jewel of the Dcau.
An action sequence from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm featuring Kevin Conroy
Within the DC Animated Universe (Dcau), Batman reached a level of excellence that many consider unmatched. However, even the brilliance of Bruce Timm, the visionary force behind the Dcau, couldn’t guarantee success for one movie which is now considered one of the greatest superhero films.
Batman: Mask of The Phantasm Was A Box Office Failure A still from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is a landmark in cinematic history. Today, it’s widely considered a masterpiece, a crown jewel of the Dcau.
- 4/27/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Batman: The Animated Series is regarded as one of the best superhero shows out there, but the series would have never come to fruition if Fox had not complied with a boundary that was set by Warner Brothers when it came to developing the show.
Batman: The Animated Series
Speaking with The Comic Lounge, animation extraordinaire Alan Burnett talked about the behind-the-scenes of the project, and the clauses that Warner Bros. put in that allowed Batman’s development and production to begin.
It all started with Tiny Toons being imported to Fox Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
Alan Burnett talked about the various things that went into the production of the show, one that is collectively considered to be one of the best versions of Batman out there. When talking about the origin of the show, Burnett said, to The Comic Lounge:
“Around 1990 Warner Bros. and Fox Kids were...
Batman: The Animated Series
Speaking with The Comic Lounge, animation extraordinaire Alan Burnett talked about the behind-the-scenes of the project, and the clauses that Warner Bros. put in that allowed Batman’s development and production to begin.
It all started with Tiny Toons being imported to Fox Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
Alan Burnett talked about the various things that went into the production of the show, one that is collectively considered to be one of the best versions of Batman out there. When talking about the origin of the show, Burnett said, to The Comic Lounge:
“Around 1990 Warner Bros. and Fox Kids were...
- 4/25/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett-produced Dcau has had many shows and films that have attained the status of modern classics. Shows such as Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and Teen Titans have been classics in the animated TV realm for a generation while the films have constantly been well-received.
While Marvel achieved many milestones through their live-action MCU, they seem to be way behind their DC counterparts. Only a few shows with their most profitable IP such as X-Men and Spider-Man have fared well with audiences. Alan Burnett, who served as a co-producer and writer on many Dcau shows and films reportedly has the reason why.
How Did Alan Burnett Get Into The Dcau? A still from Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett’s Batman: The Animated Series
Alan Burnett reportedly did not study animation when he went to film school. The producer reportedly ended up in the industry,...
While Marvel achieved many milestones through their live-action MCU, they seem to be way behind their DC counterparts. Only a few shows with their most profitable IP such as X-Men and Spider-Man have fared well with audiences. Alan Burnett, who served as a co-producer and writer on many Dcau shows and films reportedly has the reason why.
How Did Alan Burnett Get Into The Dcau? A still from Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett’s Batman: The Animated Series
Alan Burnett reportedly did not study animation when he went to film school. The producer reportedly ended up in the industry,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Batman: The Animated Series is known as one of the best adaptations of the DC superhero. Running successfully from 1992 to 1995 and laying the foundation for the well-acclaimed DC Animated Universe, the series has been in the spotlight of award ceremonies as well, winning four Emmy awards, including a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program.
Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]The producer of the show Alan Burnett reflected on its win in an interview, as he revealed the pivotal episode that propelled its Outstanding Animated Program Emmy award.
Alan Burnett Reflected on the Emmy-Winning Episode of Batman: The Animated Series
In a conversation with Comic Lounge, the producer of the beloved DC show, Batman: The Animated Series reflected on its Outstanding Animated Program Emmy win while discussing his favorite episode of the show.
Alan Burnett (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
After discussing episodes like Almost Got ‘im, Perchance to Dream,...
Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]The producer of the show Alan Burnett reflected on its win in an interview, as he revealed the pivotal episode that propelled its Outstanding Animated Program Emmy award.
Alan Burnett Reflected on the Emmy-Winning Episode of Batman: The Animated Series
In a conversation with Comic Lounge, the producer of the beloved DC show, Batman: The Animated Series reflected on its Outstanding Animated Program Emmy win while discussing his favorite episode of the show.
Alan Burnett (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
After discussing episodes like Almost Got ‘im, Perchance to Dream,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Spider-Man: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated Series were probably the best animated shows of the ’90s. While the former is a Marvel show, the latter is a part of the Dcau. Although it has been years since the last seasons of these shows aired, fans still go back to them from time to time.
Besides being one of the best animated shows out there, Spider-Man: The Animated Series was the first project to introduce the Spider-Man Multiverse which inspired numerous comics and other projects in the 21st century. On the other hand, Batman: The Animated Series was so good that it won several Daytime Emmy Awards and even a Primetime Emmy Award.
While there is no competition between the two because both have excelled in their own way, here are 3 reasons why each of the two shows is great.
Spider-Man: The Animated Series Managed to Impress Fans Despite...
Besides being one of the best animated shows out there, Spider-Man: The Animated Series was the first project to introduce the Spider-Man Multiverse which inspired numerous comics and other projects in the 21st century. On the other hand, Batman: The Animated Series was so good that it won several Daytime Emmy Awards and even a Primetime Emmy Award.
While there is no competition between the two because both have excelled in their own way, here are 3 reasons why each of the two shows is great.
Spider-Man: The Animated Series Managed to Impress Fans Despite...
- 4/11/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Batman: The Animated Series Producer Alan Burnett Had the Most Legit Reason Why He “Moved to Disney”
Batman: The Animated Series is an iconic animated series that aired from 1992 to 1995 and became a nostalgic show for people all over the world. With a dedicated team at hand for Batman: Tas, producer Alan Burnett also felt proud of his work.
Alan Burnett revealed that when he moved to Disney, he had a very particular reason for it. Stating budgetary reasons and the limits of his imagination, here’s what prompted the Batman: The Animated Series producer to move to Disney!
Batman voiced by Kevin Conroy in Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995)
Batman: The Animated Series Producer On Why He Joined Disney
Alan Burnett served as a producer on Batman: The Animated Series until the series ended in 1995. But before he served as the producer, Burnett was a part of the team at Disney. Working on shows like The Smurfs, Johnny Quest, and, more, the transition to DC might have been not so smooth.
Alan Burnett revealed that when he moved to Disney, he had a very particular reason for it. Stating budgetary reasons and the limits of his imagination, here’s what prompted the Batman: The Animated Series producer to move to Disney!
Batman voiced by Kevin Conroy in Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995)
Batman: The Animated Series Producer On Why He Joined Disney
Alan Burnett served as a producer on Batman: The Animated Series until the series ended in 1995. But before he served as the producer, Burnett was a part of the team at Disney. Working on shows like The Smurfs, Johnny Quest, and, more, the transition to DC might have been not so smooth.
- 4/10/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Batman: The Animated Series has gained a reputation for being one of the most iconic animated series of all time, even though it was released around two decades ago. Having a perfect balance of mature themes and fun moments, the series has been enjoyed by people of all age groups.
Batman: The Animated Series
However, one must not forget that the series was always meant for children and, therefore, had to follow a lot of rules. Although the creators and writers were able to make their way around certain limitations, there were some that the studio simply did not budge on.
Suggested“He was just one of my favorite people”: Mark Hamill Will “Never stop missing” Kevin Conroy, Revealed How Their Joker-Batman Dynamic Spilled Off Screen
Writer Henry Gilroy revealed that some taboos were not allowed to make it into the show. Despite this, the creators, Bruce Timm...
Batman: The Animated Series
However, one must not forget that the series was always meant for children and, therefore, had to follow a lot of rules. Although the creators and writers were able to make their way around certain limitations, there were some that the studio simply did not budge on.
Suggested“He was just one of my favorite people”: Mark Hamill Will “Never stop missing” Kevin Conroy, Revealed How Their Joker-Batman Dynamic Spilled Off Screen
Writer Henry Gilroy revealed that some taboos were not allowed to make it into the show. Despite this, the creators, Bruce Timm...
- 4/9/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Voice actors always have an important role to play in animated media franchises. Their job is to express the emotions that their characters are feeling only with their voices and it requires an incredible amount of skill and perfection to be able to do it consistently.
Batman: The Animated Series
Kevin Conroy was most popular for voicing the character of Batman in over a dozen movies, series, and video games but it was later revealed that he was not the first person to voice the character in Batman: The Animated Series.
Animator Henry Gilroy was the first person to portray the voice of Batman before Kevin Conroy
Kevin Conroy was one of the most popular voice actors in Hollywood and was most well-known as the voice of Batman to a whole generation of kids. Throughout his career spanning over four decades, Conroy voiced the character of Bruce Wayne aka Batman in multiple series,...
Batman: The Animated Series
Kevin Conroy was most popular for voicing the character of Batman in over a dozen movies, series, and video games but it was later revealed that he was not the first person to voice the character in Batman: The Animated Series.
Animator Henry Gilroy was the first person to portray the voice of Batman before Kevin Conroy
Kevin Conroy was one of the most popular voice actors in Hollywood and was most well-known as the voice of Batman to a whole generation of kids. Throughout his career spanning over four decades, Conroy voiced the character of Bruce Wayne aka Batman in multiple series,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
Fans of Batman: The Animated Series (Btas) can expertly recall the show’s gritty, dark tone that distinguished it from other superhero animated series. Bruce Timm, the lead artist and co-creator of the show, is largely responsible for that due to his genius.
But did you know that Timm’s vision for the show was initially met with skepticism and resistance from censors? In fact, Fox’s strict guidelines fueled the producer’s creativity and increased the show’s scare factor. One of the key elements that set the acclaimed animated series apart was its depiction of violence.
As a kids’ program, the Batman Animated Series was not allowed to depict any particular kind of violence or action that younger viewers might attempt when it debuted on Fox in the early 1990s.
Batman: The Animated Series | Fox Kids
But, rather than shying away from the more sinister facets of Gotham City,...
But did you know that Timm’s vision for the show was initially met with skepticism and resistance from censors? In fact, Fox’s strict guidelines fueled the producer’s creativity and increased the show’s scare factor. One of the key elements that set the acclaimed animated series apart was its depiction of violence.
As a kids’ program, the Batman Animated Series was not allowed to depict any particular kind of violence or action that younger viewers might attempt when it debuted on Fox in the early 1990s.
Batman: The Animated Series | Fox Kids
But, rather than shying away from the more sinister facets of Gotham City,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The disappointment that comes from seeing a great film do poorly at the box office almost certainly never goes away. One of the most important Batman storytellers of all time, Bruce Timm, does not seem to understand how good Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is.
Timm, who produced Batman: The Animated Series and co-directed Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, discussed how much he “cringe[s]” at the beloved animated 1993 Batman flick in an interview from last year. He noted that while the 1990s were a major decade for animation in motion pictures, the Kevin Conroy starrer was initially intended to be a television special.
Bruce Timm. | Credit: Gage Skidmore – Wikimedia Commons
For Timm, it seems as though “ten percent” of the movie was missing. It is possible that he will always watch the best possible cut of the movie. However, the version that audiences saw is among the greatest Batman films ever,...
Timm, who produced Batman: The Animated Series and co-directed Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, discussed how much he “cringe[s]” at the beloved animated 1993 Batman flick in an interview from last year. He noted that while the 1990s were a major decade for animation in motion pictures, the Kevin Conroy starrer was initially intended to be a television special.
Bruce Timm. | Credit: Gage Skidmore – Wikimedia Commons
For Timm, it seems as though “ten percent” of the movie was missing. It is possible that he will always watch the best possible cut of the movie. However, the version that audiences saw is among the greatest Batman films ever,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The character of Batman has been part of pop culture for decades. With live-action adaptations and animated projects, this comic book superhero has been integral to fans all over the world. In 1992, when Batman: The Animated Series came into existence, it completely changed the landscape of superhero animations.
Bruce Timm | Wikimedia Commons
Bruce Timm, who co-created the show alongside Eric Radomski, worked on a darker tone, especially given the show was created on the heels of Michael Keaton’s Batman. The Tim Burton movies gave us a very different take on the Caped Crusader, and the show latched on to it, giving us a more dramatic rendition. Many actors have been part of Batman: Tas, wowing audiences with their participation in the series. But there were some who did not want to be a part of it.
Ed Harris Refused to Voice Batman
Ed Harris, the actor and filmmaker known...
Bruce Timm | Wikimedia Commons
Bruce Timm, who co-created the show alongside Eric Radomski, worked on a darker tone, especially given the show was created on the heels of Michael Keaton’s Batman. The Tim Burton movies gave us a very different take on the Caped Crusader, and the show latched on to it, giving us a more dramatic rendition. Many actors have been part of Batman: Tas, wowing audiences with their participation in the series. But there were some who did not want to be a part of it.
Ed Harris Refused to Voice Batman
Ed Harris, the actor and filmmaker known...
- 4/5/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Regarded as one of the groundbreaking superhero series, Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski’s Batman: The Animated Series originally aired on Fox Kids from 1992 to 1995. Timm and Radomski borrowed filmmaker Tim Burton’s unique vision of the Bat-verse for their animated series commissioned by Warner Bros. The animated series became the first series in the continuity of the shared Dcau.
Upon its premiere, the animated series received a positive response from critics and the audience, especially for its writing, modern take on Batman, art design, and voiceovers. Batman: The Animated Series’ dark and brooding atmosphere depicting the gritty and glamorous city was perfectly showcased in the series. Bruce Timm revealed the specific period he wanted the series to set in.
Batman: The Animated Series
Bruce Timm wanted to set Batman: The Animated Series in the ‘1930s’
In his interview with Les Daniels for his 1999 book Batman: The Complete History...
Upon its premiere, the animated series received a positive response from critics and the audience, especially for its writing, modern take on Batman, art design, and voiceovers. Batman: The Animated Series’ dark and brooding atmosphere depicting the gritty and glamorous city was perfectly showcased in the series. Bruce Timm revealed the specific period he wanted the series to set in.
Batman: The Animated Series
Bruce Timm wanted to set Batman: The Animated Series in the ‘1930s’
In his interview with Les Daniels for his 1999 book Batman: The Complete History...
- 3/27/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Everyone has their Batman, the version of the Caped Crusader that first springs to the forefront of their minds whenever someone utters the name "Bruce Wayne." Typically, your Batman is the one you had as a child first falling in love with the comic book world of Gotham City, and for a generation of people, their Batman was Kevin Conroy. Conroy was the definitive voice of Batman in DC animated television shows, feature films, and video games for over three decades, with many viewing "Batman: The Animated Series" from Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski to be one of the best (if not the best) interpretations of the Dark Knight ever created.
That series concluded in 1995, but spawned numerous spin-offs. One of the most popular and memorable was 1999's "Batman Beyond," a show created and developed by Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett in a moment of desperation that became the...
That series concluded in 1995, but spawned numerous spin-offs. One of the most popular and memorable was 1999's "Batman Beyond," a show created and developed by Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett in a moment of desperation that became the...
- 2/20/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
After being constrained by the responsibilities of delivering a big budget blockbuster with 1989's "Batman," Tim Burton let his freak flag fly for its follow-up, "Batman Returns." The director had proven he could give Warner Bros. what it wanted with his first movie based on the Dark Knight, and returned to helm the sequel on the proviso that he could basically do whatever he wanted. Which, in practice, meant a total rewrite of the script, a lot more of Burton's expressionist aesthetic, and a horror-tinged tone that was perhaps best encapsulated in Danny DeVito's grotesque version of The Penguin.
Burton and DeVito's take on the legendary Batman villain was a deformed figure who inexplicably spewed black bile from his mouth at various points throughout the film, ultimately hatching a plot to drown all the firstborn sons of Gotham. No wonder Mcdonald's was upset.
DeVito, however, had a ball playing Oswald Cobblepot,...
Burton and DeVito's take on the legendary Batman villain was a deformed figure who inexplicably spewed black bile from his mouth at various points throughout the film, ultimately hatching a plot to drown all the firstborn sons of Gotham. No wonder Mcdonald's was upset.
DeVito, however, had a ball playing Oswald Cobblepot,...
- 8/14/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The 1993 animated feature “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm”, directed by Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm, is being re-released September 12, 2023 in restored 4K Blu-ray:
“…young ‘Bruce Wayne’ and ‘Andrea Beaumont’ begin a relationship after meeting while visiting their respective parents' graves. During this time, Bruce makes his first attempts at crime-fighting.
“While he succeeds in foiling robberies, he is discouraged that the criminals do not fear him. Bruce becomes conflicted about how to honor his parents; whether to defend ‘Gotham City’ to avenge their deaths, as opposed to their likely desire to see him as a married man.
“Bruce proposes marriage to Andrea who accepts. However, she abruptly leaves Gotham with her father, businessman ‘Carl Beaumont’, ending the engagement in a ‘Dear John’ letter. Heartbroken, Bruce assumes the mantle of Batman.”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…young ‘Bruce Wayne’ and ‘Andrea Beaumont’ begin a relationship after meeting while visiting their respective parents' graves. During this time, Bruce makes his first attempts at crime-fighting.
“While he succeeds in foiling robberies, he is discouraged that the criminals do not fear him. Bruce becomes conflicted about how to honor his parents; whether to defend ‘Gotham City’ to avenge their deaths, as opposed to their likely desire to see him as a married man.
“Bruce proposes marriage to Andrea who accepts. However, she abruptly leaves Gotham with her father, businessman ‘Carl Beaumont’, ending the engagement in a ‘Dear John’ letter. Heartbroken, Bruce assumes the mantle of Batman.”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 7/28/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Burbank, CA – Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the most universally acclaimed film in the Dark Knight’s legendary cinematic history when the newly-remastered animated movie Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, comes to 4K Ultra HD for the very first time. From Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, the film will be available to purchase on 4K Ultra HD on September 12, 2023.
The release will also include an all-new featurette Kevin Conroy: I Am The Knight, which takes a look at the legacy of Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman for 30 years in film, television, video games and more.
Rooted in DC’s acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series and released theatrically on Christmas Day 1993, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has not only been ranked by Time magazine as one of the 10 best Super Hero movies ever, but is also arguably the core fans’ all-time favorite Batman film. The movie has been rated at the...
The release will also include an all-new featurette Kevin Conroy: I Am The Knight, which takes a look at the legacy of Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman for 30 years in film, television, video games and more.
Rooted in DC’s acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series and released theatrically on Christmas Day 1993, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has not only been ranked by Time magazine as one of the 10 best Super Hero movies ever, but is also arguably the core fans’ all-time favorite Batman film. The movie has been rated at the...
- 7/26/2023
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the most universally acclaimed film in the Dark Knight’s legendary cinematic history when the newly-remastered animated movie Batman: Mask of the Phantasm comes to 4K Ultra HD for the very first time on September 12, 2023, Bloody Disgusting has learned.
The release will also include an all-new featurette Kevin Conroy: I Am The Knight, which takes a look at the legacy of Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman for 30 years in film, television, video games and more.
Rooted in DC’s acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series and released theatrically on Christmas Day 1993, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has not only been ranked by Time magazine as one of the 10 best Super Hero movies ever, but is also arguably the core fans’ all-time favorite Batman film. The movie has been rated at the top of the Dark Knight film franchise by such popular entertainment media as Empire,...
The release will also include an all-new featurette Kevin Conroy: I Am The Knight, which takes a look at the legacy of Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman for 30 years in film, television, video games and more.
Rooted in DC’s acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series and released theatrically on Christmas Day 1993, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has not only been ranked by Time magazine as one of the 10 best Super Hero movies ever, but is also arguably the core fans’ all-time favorite Batman film. The movie has been rated at the top of the Dark Knight film franchise by such popular entertainment media as Empire,...
- 7/26/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The 1993 animated feature “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm”, directed by Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm, is being re-released September 12, 2023 in restored 4K Blu-ray:
“…young ‘Bruce Wayne’ and ‘Andrea Beaumont’ begin a relationship after meeting while visiting their respective parents' graves. During this time, Bruce makes his first attempts at crime-fighting.
“While he succeeds in foiling robberies, he is discouraged that the criminals do not fear him. Bruce becomes conflicted about how to honor his parents; whether to defend ‘Gotham City’ to avenge their deaths, as opposed to their likely desire to see him as a married man.
“Bruce proposes marriage to Andrea who accepts. However, she abruptly leaves Gotham with her father, businessman ‘Carl Beaumont’, ending the engagement in a ‘Dear John’ letter. Heartbroken, Bruce assumes the mantle of Batman.”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…young ‘Bruce Wayne’ and ‘Andrea Beaumont’ begin a relationship after meeting while visiting their respective parents' graves. During this time, Bruce makes his first attempts at crime-fighting.
“While he succeeds in foiling robberies, he is discouraged that the criminals do not fear him. Bruce becomes conflicted about how to honor his parents; whether to defend ‘Gotham City’ to avenge their deaths, as opposed to their likely desire to see him as a married man.
“Bruce proposes marriage to Andrea who accepts. However, she abruptly leaves Gotham with her father, businessman ‘Carl Beaumont’, ending the engagement in a ‘Dear John’ letter. Heartbroken, Bruce assumes the mantle of Batman.”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 7/21/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Batman: The Animated Series" is one of the most celebrated cartoons ever made. It not only gave us a near-perfect portrayal of Gotham City and its Caped Crusader, a nuanced take on popular comic villains, but also had a stunning visual style that took advantage of the medium of animation to translate the world of comics to TV. From the use of black paper backgrounds to give Gotham a darker look, to the Arc Deco influence, no show looked or felt like this one.
As unique as "Batman: The Animated Series" was, it was still a Fox show aimed at kids, so certain things were toned down. There's the infamous image Bruce Timm made with the nine big taboos the show was not allowed to do, and also a story of how the writers were not allowed to turn Batman into a vampire in an episode.
And yet, despite the...
As unique as "Batman: The Animated Series" was, it was still a Fox show aimed at kids, so certain things were toned down. There's the infamous image Bruce Timm made with the nine big taboos the show was not allowed to do, and also a story of how the writers were not allowed to turn Batman into a vampire in an episode.
And yet, despite the...
- 6/3/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Though we sadly lost Kevin Conroy in 2022, his legacy as the definitive Batman voice actor is well and truly established. Conroy was part of the reason Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski's "Batman: The Animated Series" was as influential as it was. But it wasn't just his input that gave the show its enduring appeal. Aside from reimagining Batman for a whole new generation in the '90s, "Batman: Tas" is noteworthy for introducing Mark Hamill's Joker.
Hamill was so good in the role he turned a quick cameo into a career playing the Clown Prince of Crime. And quite the career it's been. The "Star Wars" actor has become just as well known for his Joker portrayal across the DC Animated Universe and beyond as he has for playing Luke Skywalker. His name is synonymous with the animated version of Batman's greatest foe, to the extent it seems...
Hamill was so good in the role he turned a quick cameo into a career playing the Clown Prince of Crime. And quite the career it's been. The "Star Wars" actor has become just as well known for his Joker portrayal across the DC Animated Universe and beyond as he has for playing Luke Skywalker. His name is synonymous with the animated version of Batman's greatest foe, to the extent it seems...
- 3/19/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Mark Hamill is best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the "Star Wars" films, but even if you add up all of that character's screen time, the Jedi role is tiny compared to his voice work as the Joker in the DC/Warner Bros. Animation TV series and films. He's been cackling in the scariest (and hands-down best) way since 1992 when he was cast in the role for the Emmy Award-winning animated series "Batman: The Animated Series," which was created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski.
Since that time, we've heard him mess with Batman as the Clown Prince of Crime in animated films, "Superman: The Animated Series," "The New Batman Adventures," "Static Shock," "Birds of Prey," "Justice League Action," and so many others. Like the late, great Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman, Hamill has become synonymous with the role. So it's surprising to hear that Hamill almost said no...
Since that time, we've heard him mess with Batman as the Clown Prince of Crime in animated films, "Superman: The Animated Series," "The New Batman Adventures," "Static Shock," "Birds of Prey," "Justice League Action," and so many others. Like the late, great Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman, Hamill has become synonymous with the role. So it's surprising to hear that Hamill almost said no...
- 3/12/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Amazon Studios has ordered two seasons of “Batman: Caped Crusader.” The animated series is being billed as a reimagining of the Batman mythology via executive producers Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, Sam Register and Ed Brubaker.
The show, produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions and 6th & Idaho, was initially positioned as an HBO Max original before Warner Bros. Discovery changed course. It was not canceled, as initially reported elsewhere, but merely put out into the third-party licensing marketplace.
Considering the IP in question, and the creators involved, it can be speculated that it fetched a lot more cash-in-hand revenue from Amazon than it would have earned as a first-party HBO Max title.
Timm was the co-creator, alongside Eric Radomski, of the groundbreaking and universally acclaimed “Batman: The Animated Series” which ran for over 100 episodes first on Fox and then on WB from 1992 to 1999. The stylized, art-deco action...
The show, produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions and 6th & Idaho, was initially positioned as an HBO Max original before Warner Bros. Discovery changed course. It was not canceled, as initially reported elsewhere, but merely put out into the third-party licensing marketplace.
Considering the IP in question, and the creators involved, it can be speculated that it fetched a lot more cash-in-hand revenue from Amazon than it would have earned as a first-party HBO Max title.
Timm was the co-creator, alongside Eric Radomski, of the groundbreaking and universally acclaimed “Batman: The Animated Series” which ran for over 100 episodes first on Fox and then on WB from 1992 to 1999. The stylized, art-deco action...
- 3/9/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Many saw Kevin Conroy as the definitive Batman. Before sadly passing in 2022, his gruff rasp as the Dark Knight came to represent the character for a whole generation of '90s kids. His work on "Batman: The Animated Series" was so widely loved that Conroy voiced the character in multiple other projects. Appearing as Batman in the "Arkham" and "Injustice" video games, the actor even showed up as live-action Bruce Wayne in "Crisis On Infinite Earths."
There's no doubt the man left behind a truly enviable legacy, but prior to his career-defining role as the Caped Crusader, he appeared in numerous stage shows, Shakespeare productions, and various soap operas. The Juilliard grad had, in fact, never tried voice acting prior to his audition for "Batman: Tas." Back in the early '90s, show co-creator Bruce Timm and voice director Andrea Romano were struggling to find their Batman, prompting Romano to...
There's no doubt the man left behind a truly enviable legacy, but prior to his career-defining role as the Caped Crusader, he appeared in numerous stage shows, Shakespeare productions, and various soap operas. The Juilliard grad had, in fact, never tried voice acting prior to his audition for "Batman: Tas." Back in the early '90s, show co-creator Bruce Timm and voice director Andrea Romano were struggling to find their Batman, prompting Romano to...
- 2/15/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
"Batman: The Animated Series" may be a wholly original take on the Dark Knight but it's also indebted to numerous inspirations. Show co-creators Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, along with writer Paul Dini, were keen to draw on not just the best of Batman's history, but cultural history in general. The goal was to produce a show that, as Dini told Syfy, depicted "a dark world, a world where crime really exists on every level." That approach would often cause them to run afoul of the Fox censors, who weren't enthusiastic about the show's mature tone. After all, this was a Fox Kids cartoon.
Thankfully, the team behind "Batman: Tas" were adept at navigating their way through the treacherous waters of Standards and Practices, maintaining their mature vision despite frequent pushback. And that extended beyond the usual stuff that gets censors riled up, such as violence or edgy language. The...
Thankfully, the team behind "Batman: Tas" were adept at navigating their way through the treacherous waters of Standards and Practices, maintaining their mature vision despite frequent pushback. And that extended beyond the usual stuff that gets censors riled up, such as violence or edgy language. The...
- 2/9/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
When a pair of "Tiny Toon Adventures" animators tried their hand at reinventing Batman for the small screen back in 1992, they created the definitive version of the Dark Knight for many a '90s kid. Led by Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm, "Batman: The Animated Series" was a big hit for Fox Kids for the three years of its airing. The show re-envisioned Batman for a new generation, picking up where Tim Burton left off with 1989's "Batman" and reintroducing the dark tone that had been so central to the character's inception.
With a Superman film in the works, Warner Bros. Animation president Jean MacCurdy asked Timm if he wanted to cartoons with the DC superhero (via Comicology). Timm and Alan Burnett ("Batman: Mask of the Phantasm") partnered up to work their magic with Superman. Once again, they reinvigorated the character, bringing a distinctive design language, nuanced characters, and mature...
With a Superman film in the works, Warner Bros. Animation president Jean MacCurdy asked Timm if he wanted to cartoons with the DC superhero (via Comicology). Timm and Alan Burnett ("Batman: Mask of the Phantasm") partnered up to work their magic with Superman. Once again, they reinvigorated the character, bringing a distinctive design language, nuanced characters, and mature...
- 2/9/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Back in the day, DC used to run the superhero movie business. Before Marvel became a cinematic juggernaut, its rival was pumping out superhero fare and hitting home runs almost every time. From 1978's "Superman," to 1989's "Batman," all the way through to the unfortunate case that is "Batman & Robin," DC and Warner Bros. went unchallenged in the cinematic superhero sphere.
Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy aside, things have changed. Marvel continues to dominate not just the superhero genre, but the box office in general. Fortunately, James Gunn and Peter Safran are gearing up to help re-establish DC as a worthy rival with phase one of their cinematic universe. That will mean DC's biggest hero, Batman, will have two on-screen versions, with Gunn looking to cast a new Dark Knight for his planned "The Brave and the Bold" film while Matt Reeves continues his gloomy saga with 2025's...
Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy aside, things have changed. Marvel continues to dominate not just the superhero genre, but the box office in general. Fortunately, James Gunn and Peter Safran are gearing up to help re-establish DC as a worthy rival with phase one of their cinematic universe. That will mean DC's biggest hero, Batman, will have two on-screen versions, with Gunn looking to cast a new Dark Knight for his planned "The Brave and the Bold" film while Matt Reeves continues his gloomy saga with 2025's...
- 2/4/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
After "Batman: The Animated Series" ended its legendary run on Fox Kids in 1997, fans of the show were mercifully given a further two seasons (sort of) when Kids' WB stepped in. Debuting in 1998, "The New Batman Adventures" served as a kind of continuation/sequel to Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski's seminal show, updating the memorable "Batman: Tas" design style and shifting the focus from the Dark Knight to members of the Bat family and other Gothamites.
Joined by Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl, Batman would become a more stern figure in this follow-up series, which aired alongside Timm's "Superman: The Animated Series" and helped expand the DC Animated Universe. This show did away with elements of its predecessor's darker, noirish aesthetic and simplified Batman, Joker, and other characters' looks.
But while much changed between Timm's original series and its follow-up, much of the behind-the-scenes processes stayed the same, including navigating the censors.
Joined by Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl, Batman would become a more stern figure in this follow-up series, which aired alongside Timm's "Superman: The Animated Series" and helped expand the DC Animated Universe. This show did away with elements of its predecessor's darker, noirish aesthetic and simplified Batman, Joker, and other characters' looks.
But while much changed between Timm's original series and its follow-up, much of the behind-the-scenes processes stayed the same, including navigating the censors.
- 2/2/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
No one likes censors, but the ones over Fox always seemed to get an especially bad rap — especially back in the '90s. "The Simpsons" killed the Fox censor in the intro to "Treehouse of Horror VIII," and numerous absurd Standards and Practices notes have come to light over the years, including one from Fox Kids' "Spiderman: The Animated Series" which demanded Spidey not "harm the pigeons" when he landed on rooftops.
In fact, "Spiderman: Tas" showrunner John Semper Jr. recalled in an interview how by the time his show debuted in 1994, "there was a Lot of censorship at Fox." The company had seen their mega-popular "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" banned in Canada and were more stringent than ever, especially when it came to kids' programming. As Semper recalled:
"When I watch the older episodes of 'Batman' that first aired on Fox, they do all kinds of things that we couldn't do.
In fact, "Spiderman: Tas" showrunner John Semper Jr. recalled in an interview how by the time his show debuted in 1994, "there was a Lot of censorship at Fox." The company had seen their mega-popular "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" banned in Canada and were more stringent than ever, especially when it came to kids' programming. As Semper recalled:
"When I watch the older episodes of 'Batman' that first aired on Fox, they do all kinds of things that we couldn't do.
- 2/1/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
These days, Spider-Man is as ubiquitous as the Marvel Cinematic Universe of which he's a part. In recent years the character has come to fully realize his potential as an everyman hero by literally appearing as a multitude of varied characters across different forms of media. From Miles Morales to the many different incarnations of Peter Parker to emerge from the multiverse, Spider-Man has truly come into his own in the 21st century.
But back when I was a kid, there was nothing like the bevy of Spidey products on offer today. In fact, if you weren't reading the comics, there wasn't really much to delve into in the early '90s. Sam Raimi was yet to make his seminal movie saga, and James Cameron couldn't get his vision for the character off the ground after Carolco, the studio behind his action classic "Terminator 2," bought the rights and then went bust.
But back when I was a kid, there was nothing like the bevy of Spidey products on offer today. In fact, if you weren't reading the comics, there wasn't really much to delve into in the early '90s. Sam Raimi was yet to make his seminal movie saga, and James Cameron couldn't get his vision for the character off the ground after Carolco, the studio behind his action classic "Terminator 2," bought the rights and then went bust.
- 1/27/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
30 years after its premiere, "Batman: The Animated Series" still undoubtedly serves as the blueprint for adapting the Caped Crusader. Created by Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm, the show took the source material seriously to deliver a Batman that wrestled with his unrelenting search for vengeance. A neo-noir aesthetic filled every frame to the brim with dramatic undertones befitting of the Dark Knight. In contrast to other cartoons, "Batman: The Animated Series" drenched Batman and his enemies in high-contrast lighting to emphasize the darker nature of the project. In fact, it was an art style that proved to be initially overwhelming for the voice actor under the cowl.
It's no secret that the late Kevin Conroy, whose legacy at the Dark Knight stretches far past "The Animated Series," has become the definitive voice of Batman across all mediums. Many have tried their hand at voicing the character, but the legendary performer remains the unparalleled favorite.
It's no secret that the late Kevin Conroy, whose legacy at the Dark Knight stretches far past "The Animated Series," has become the definitive voice of Batman across all mediums. Many have tried their hand at voicing the character, but the legendary performer remains the unparalleled favorite.
- 1/26/2023
- by Marcos Melendez
- Slash Film
Often heralded as the best version of the character, "Batman: The Animated Series" is solidified in the upper echelon of comic book adaptations. Thirty years after its premiere, the show still serves as the blueprint for the modern, quintessential Batman that embraces his noir roots. Above all, we were introduced to a character-defining performance. The late Kevin Conroy became the definitive voice of the Dark Knight ever since his debut as the character, with a lasting legacy that will surely never be upended. However, it turns out that he was not the first to voice that version of Batman.
It's no secret that Conroy shaped our understanding of how Batman should sound far past "Batman: The Animated Series." Whether it's the "Arkham" video game trilogy or "Mask of the Phantasm" (and countless other animated films), his legacy as the Caped Crusader spans different mediums and generations. Safe to say,...
It's no secret that Conroy shaped our understanding of how Batman should sound far past "Batman: The Animated Series." Whether it's the "Arkham" video game trilogy or "Mask of the Phantasm" (and countless other animated films), his legacy as the Caped Crusader spans different mediums and generations. Safe to say,...
- 1/25/2023
- by Marcos Melendez
- Slash Film
(Welcome to My Most Ridiculous Note, a series of interviews in which animators talk about the weirdest and funniest notes they received from studio executives.)
"Batman: The Animated Series" is considered by many to be the defining portrayal of the Caped Crusader, a show with incredible visuals, great characters, and stories that didn't talk down to kids while capturing the essence of the comics. The iconic line, "I am vengeance, I am the night, I am Batman!" has stuck with the character for over 30 years, becoming Batman's unofficial official catchphrase.
That famous line comes from the episode "Nothing to Fear," written by Henry Gilroy. An animator who has worked in the industry for decades, starting out on Steven Spielberg's "Tiny Toon Adventures," Gilroy has worked on some of the biggest franchises of the past couple of decades, developed a "G.I. Joe" reboot, written on several Marvel cartoons, as well...
"Batman: The Animated Series" is considered by many to be the defining portrayal of the Caped Crusader, a show with incredible visuals, great characters, and stories that didn't talk down to kids while capturing the essence of the comics. The iconic line, "I am vengeance, I am the night, I am Batman!" has stuck with the character for over 30 years, becoming Batman's unofficial official catchphrase.
That famous line comes from the episode "Nothing to Fear," written by Henry Gilroy. An animator who has worked in the industry for decades, starting out on Steven Spielberg's "Tiny Toon Adventures," Gilroy has worked on some of the biggest franchises of the past couple of decades, developed a "G.I. Joe" reboot, written on several Marvel cartoons, as well...
- 1/25/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Tim Burton thinks his 1989 "Batman" is a "lighthearted romp," and I get it. Compared to Matt Reeves' "The Batman," Burton's characters are a little more outlandish, the sets a little more fantastical, and the plot less grounded. But none of that makes his seminal superhero effort lighthearted. In fact, growing up in small-town England, I would endlessly rewatch "Batman" and its sequel, 1992's "Batman Returns," precisely because their darkness was so intriguing.
I'm not sure why my parents let me watch them, because there's enough violence, sexuality, and general grotesquery in both to well and truly earn the first movie its "12" rating, and the second its "15" rating. I use the British Board of Film Classification ratings because I have vivid memories of walking into the video rental store as a youngster, seeing those little colored circles on the "Batman" and "Batman Returns" cases, and knowing damn well I had no business watching them.
I'm not sure why my parents let me watch them, because there's enough violence, sexuality, and general grotesquery in both to well and truly earn the first movie its "12" rating, and the second its "15" rating. I use the British Board of Film Classification ratings because I have vivid memories of walking into the video rental store as a youngster, seeing those little colored circles on the "Batman" and "Batman Returns" cases, and knowing damn well I had no business watching them.
- 1/12/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
"Batman: The Animated Series" is not only one of the greatest cartoons of all time, but is also considered by many to be the definitive version of the Dark Knight. Batman lost his voice recently, with the heartbreaking death of Kevin Conroy, who has become synonymous with the Caped Crusader since first voicing him for the show in 1992, which led to countless other appearances. He has been immortalized by his unparalleled performance and will always be Batman to multiple generations.
"Batman: The Animated Series" was created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, neither of whom had experience running a show prior to landing the job. Both had worked on "Tiny Toons," but they didn't really know one another before becoming the dynamic duo behind the beloved Batman show. Based on Timm's talent for character design and Radomski's excellent backgrounds, the pair were asked by Warner Bros. Animation to come up with a two-minute Batman presentation.
"Batman: The Animated Series" was created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, neither of whom had experience running a show prior to landing the job. Both had worked on "Tiny Toons," but they didn't really know one another before becoming the dynamic duo behind the beloved Batman show. Based on Timm's talent for character design and Radomski's excellent backgrounds, the pair were asked by Warner Bros. Animation to come up with a two-minute Batman presentation.
- 1/7/2023
- by Jamie Gerber
- Slash Film
Bruce Timm has done a lot for DC's animated efforts over the years. Once Tim Burton made Batman dark again with 1989's "Batman" and 1992's "Batman Returns," Timm picked up the gauntlet and ran with it. Helping to cement Batman's newly rediscovered seriousness with "Batman: The Animated Series," Timm co-created a show which many consider the definitive take on the Dark Knight. Then, once he'd proven his worth to Warner Bros., he was asked to take on the Man of Steel himself. The result was "Superman: The Animated Series" which once again offered a brilliantly realized version of its central character and his world, making for another fan-favorite depiction of a DC superhero.
Not bad for a former "Tiny Toon Adventures" animator. In truth, Timm was helped along by a whole host of collaborators. On "Batman: The Animated Series" he was flanked by his "Tiny Toon" colleague Eric Radomski who co-created the show,...
Not bad for a former "Tiny Toon Adventures" animator. In truth, Timm was helped along by a whole host of collaborators. On "Batman: The Animated Series" he was flanked by his "Tiny Toon" colleague Eric Radomski who co-created the show,...
- 12/31/2022
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
"Batman: The Animated Series" is undoubtedly the founding father of DC Comics animation. Its success is exemplified by the cultural impact the series has had on the titular character and the genre itself. The show jumpstarted an interconnected animated universe, introduced Kevin Conroy as the definitive voice of the Dark Knight, and served as the entryway for many into the vast world of superheroes. 30 years after its initial release, the imprint left by "Batman: The Animated Series" is palpable to this day. But as it turns out, there were whispers of the show becoming a runaway success well before it even landed on television.
Created by Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm, "Batman: The Animated Series" coupled a neo-noir animation aesthetic with darker, thematically-rich writing that separated itself from other animated superhero projects. The Caped Crusader became a brooding figure that reveled in the shadows, synonymous with vengeance itself. Even during the earliest days of development,...
Created by Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm, "Batman: The Animated Series" coupled a neo-noir animation aesthetic with darker, thematically-rich writing that separated itself from other animated superhero projects. The Caped Crusader became a brooding figure that reveled in the shadows, synonymous with vengeance itself. Even during the earliest days of development,...
- 12/4/2022
- by Marcos Melendez
- Slash Film
Back in the '30s, Bob Kane and Bill Finger's Batman was a lone "creature of the night," to quote Bruce Wayne in "Detective Comics" #27. But this creature didn't spend too long in the shadows before DC comics decided to drag him into the light. By the 1950s and '60s, Batman had become a much more light-hearted figure, battling all manner of fantastical foe.
In August of 1958, the Caped Crusader of the silver age could be found on the cover of "Batman" #117 donning his jet skates and facing off against an intergalactic antagonist in "Manhunt in Outer Space." Then there's the time Batman and Robin's dog, Bat-Hound, gained super powers in "Batman" #158. At one point Bats and the Boy Wonder were even turned into "two dimensional people" by the sinister 'Rainbow Creature' that served as the foe of Batman #134 in 1960. Increasingly reliant on these outlandish sci-fi narratives, the...
In August of 1958, the Caped Crusader of the silver age could be found on the cover of "Batman" #117 donning his jet skates and facing off against an intergalactic antagonist in "Manhunt in Outer Space." Then there's the time Batman and Robin's dog, Bat-Hound, gained super powers in "Batman" #158. At one point Bats and the Boy Wonder were even turned into "two dimensional people" by the sinister 'Rainbow Creature' that served as the foe of Batman #134 in 1960. Increasingly reliant on these outlandish sci-fi narratives, the...
- 12/4/2022
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
30 years after "Batman: The Animated Series" first debuted, we're still celebrating its massive contribution to the legacy of the Dark Knight. At this point, it's well-documented how the show redefined the character for an entire generation with its brooding tone, top-notch voice talent, and serious treatment of Batman and the rogues gallery. But before any of that could be established, co-creators Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski had come up with a comprehensive vision for the show.
Having worked for Warner Bros. Animation on "Tiny Toon Adventures," the pair were ready to branch out, and eager to produce something that was as unlike their previous project as possible. As Timm says in Vulture's oral history of the show, Warner was looking to try their hand at a new animated Batman series and he jumped at the opportunity. Once Radomski was brought onboard, it was time for the pair to develop...
Having worked for Warner Bros. Animation on "Tiny Toon Adventures," the pair were ready to branch out, and eager to produce something that was as unlike their previous project as possible. As Timm says in Vulture's oral history of the show, Warner was looking to try their hand at a new animated Batman series and he jumped at the opportunity. Once Radomski was brought onboard, it was time for the pair to develop...
- 11/24/2022
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
In the 1990s, Batman was still undergoing a transformation, with Tim Burton's grim "Batman" and "Batman Returns" having altered the perception of the character from his campier Adam West days. Warner Bros. Animation was gearing up to drop a revolutionary take on the hero that would help cement his legacy as the truly gothic and brooding figure of the shadows he was always meant to be. By now, fans probably know the story of how co-creators Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski borrowed from film noir and Burton's movies to create the moody environs of what would become "Batman: The Animated Series." And the late Kevin Conroy, who we sadly lost this year, is famous for his authoritative Batman/Bruce Wayne voice.
But, as Vulture's oral history of the show revealed, there's more to the story of what made the show a success. After all, a dark and moody series...
But, as Vulture's oral history of the show revealed, there's more to the story of what made the show a success. After all, a dark and moody series...
- 11/23/2022
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
It's hard to pin down the quintessential take on the Dark Knight, but nothing comes close to "Batman: The Animated Series" as far as animation is concerned. The show defined an era of superhero television in more ways than one. It spun off a universe of animated projects following DC's greatest characters, including "Justice League." Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill were cemented as the signature voices of Batman and the Joker, respectively. The neo-noir aesthetic that filled out "Batman: The Animated Series" became synonymous with the character, but the acclaimed series also borrowed from its predecessors, too.
The musical score in "Batman: The Animated Series" is exquisite, to say the least. The composer, Shirley Walker, perfectly captures the heightened world of Gotham City and its players without feeling corny or campy. It also sounds quite similar at times to the Danny Elfman theme in Tim Burton's "Batman." This is no coincidence.
The musical score in "Batman: The Animated Series" is exquisite, to say the least. The composer, Shirley Walker, perfectly captures the heightened world of Gotham City and its players without feeling corny or campy. It also sounds quite similar at times to the Danny Elfman theme in Tim Burton's "Batman." This is no coincidence.
- 11/22/2022
- by Marcos Melendez
- Slash Film
Tim Burton's 1989 film "Batman" was a hit the likes of which the world hadn't previously seen. In terms of cultural and advertising ubiquity, "Batman" even seemed to outstrip "Star Wars" in terms of its deep saturation. Burton's Gothic designs and Danny Elfman's Stravinsky-like score came to dictate a great deal of popular media that followed. Warren Beatty's 1990 film "Dick Tracy" is perhaps the most notable, big-budget "Batman" clone, using a lot of the aesthetic cues from "Batman," but adding more bright colors. Elfman also scored that film. Batman would then return in June of 1992 with "Batman Returns," an even stranger, more Gothic, more Stravinsky-inspired aesthetic.
The following September, Warner Bros. would keep Burton's stylized universe alive with Eric Radomski's and Bruce Timm's "Batman: The Animated Series," a show quite different from the bubblegum kid entertainment immediately surrounding it. "Batman: The Animated Series," like the Burton films,...
The following September, Warner Bros. would keep Burton's stylized universe alive with Eric Radomski's and Bruce Timm's "Batman: The Animated Series," a show quite different from the bubblegum kid entertainment immediately surrounding it. "Batman: The Animated Series," like the Burton films,...
- 11/11/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Since he first started appearing in film serials in the 1940s, Batman fans have been blessed with many great movie and TV depictions of the Dark Knight, with recent blockbuster "The Batman" being but one example. As a hero without superpowers, Batman lends himself particularly well to pseudo-realistic interpretations of the Christopher Nolan kind. Villains like the Joker, Penguin, Catwoman, Two-Face, Riddler, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Ra's al Ghul, Scarecrow, Bane, Harley Quinn, and Killer Croc have all made the transition from comic books to live-action films. But some of them have turned out better than others, and Batman has an even deeper bench of colorful foes who have thrived best onscreen in animated form.
When "Batman: The Animated Series" premiered on Fox on September 5, 1992, kids were just getting back to school after the summer of "Batman Returns." For many, Danny Elfman's theme music and the show's one-minute opening...
When "Batman: The Animated Series" premiered on Fox on September 5, 1992, kids were just getting back to school after the summer of "Batman Returns." For many, Danny Elfman's theme music and the show's one-minute opening...
- 9/5/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
"Batman: The Animated Series" was the perfect synthesis of The Dark Knight. The seminal series, shepherded by talents like Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Eric Radomski, and Paul Dini, set a new standard for superhero storytelling writ large. The show's creators achieved this lofty standard by melding influences from Tim Burton's art deco Gotham, the animation of Max Fleischer's '40s "Superman" cartoons, and decades of comic book stories from across the spectrum.
The results speak for themselves. From key contributions to the Batman mythos like Mr. Freeze's tragic backstory and the debut of Harley Quinn, to defining turns from Mark Hamill as the Joker and Kevin Conroy as...
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The results speak for themselves. From key contributions to the Batman mythos like Mr. Freeze's tragic backstory and the debut of Harley Quinn, to defining turns from Mark Hamill as the Joker and Kevin Conroy as...
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- 9/8/2021
- by Andrew Bloom
- Slash Film
Everyone’s favourite neighbourhood web-slinger, Spider-Man, storms his way onto Disney+ from Wednesday 21st July in a series of ten brand-new animated shorts – geared towards pre-schoolers and their families, in a first for Marvel – Meet Spidey and his Amazing Friends, which is Executive Produced by Alan Fine (Marvel’s The Avengers), Joe Quesada (Marvel’s Avengers Assemble), Dan Buckley (Marvel’s Spider-Man), Cort Lane (Ultimate Spider-Man), and Eric Radomski (Marvel’s Avengers Assemble).
From the press release:
In the series, we meet Spidey, Ghost-Spider and Miles Morales. The team discover what is takes to become a truly amazing superhero – being a friend and working together as a team – working side-by-side to help people and protect the city from Super Villains. Each story is filled with exciting and relatable themes and experiences for pre-schoolers such as teamwork and friendship, co-operation, problem solving and using your abilities to help others.
In support of the series,...
From the press release:
In the series, we meet Spidey, Ghost-Spider and Miles Morales. The team discover what is takes to become a truly amazing superhero – being a friend and working together as a team – working side-by-side to help people and protect the city from Super Villains. Each story is filled with exciting and relatable themes and experiences for pre-schoolers such as teamwork and friendship, co-operation, problem solving and using your abilities to help others.
In support of the series,...
- 7/20/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Batman: The Animated Series is often lauded as the best encapsulation of the Bat mythos ever put on screen. And for good reason: no other movie or TV show has ever captured the essence of the Dark Knight quite like the noir-inspired ’90s cartoon that turned Gotham into an art deco nightmare full of criminals, monsters, and laughing fish.
That series, which was spearheaded by Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett, went on to spawn a whole universe of animated DC TV series, including Superman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Justice League Unlimited, and others. It also introduced us to the lovable anti-hero (then villain) Harley Quinn as well as established the definitive origin story for Mr. Freeze. Not to mention that the Batman: Tas film, Mask of the Phantasm, has been named one of the best Bat movies ever made.
But since the series ended...
That series, which was spearheaded by Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett, went on to spawn a whole universe of animated DC TV series, including Superman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Justice League Unlimited, and others. It also introduced us to the lovable anti-hero (then villain) Harley Quinn as well as established the definitive origin story for Mr. Freeze. Not to mention that the Batman: Tas film, Mask of the Phantasm, has been named one of the best Bat movies ever made.
But since the series ended...
- 5/19/2021
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
It’s hard to believe that prior to the mid-’80s when Frank Miller, got his evil genius hands on the Dark Knight with the landmark graphic novel, The Dark Knight Returns, the figure of Batman was defined by the kitschy ’60s TV show starring Adam West and the bright and sunny pages of Bob Kane’s original Detective Comics. Released in 1986, The Dark Knight Returns cast Batman as a moody, bitter, aging caped crusader: a musclebound vigilante who spends his nights crashing a tank through the grimy streets of a Gotham that closely resembled the rain-soaked, gothic aesthetic of Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982).
From this point on in comics, television, cinema, and the general public consciousness, Batman was forever reinvented as a brooding, tragic, gothic figure who often occupied the thin line between hero and anti-hero. When Tim Burton was handed the reins for Batman’s first real foray into cinema,...
From this point on in comics, television, cinema, and the general public consciousness, Batman was forever reinvented as a brooding, tragic, gothic figure who often occupied the thin line between hero and anti-hero. When Tim Burton was handed the reins for Batman’s first real foray into cinema,...
- 2/9/2021
- by Gray Underwood
- DailyDead
Spider-Man’s future in the McU may be looking grim, but that’s not going to stop the web-slinger from getting a new animated series! During Disney’s D23 Expo, Marvel announced a new animated series they are developing for kids called Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends.
It’s explained that the series will be “Marvel’s first feature-length series on Disney Junior. It will follow Peter Parker and his friends Miles Morales, Gwen (Ghost-Spider), Hulk, Black Panther and Ms. Marvel, as they work together to defeat evil forces. It will be geared towards preschoolers and their families.”
Cort Lane, the senior vice president of Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment had this to say in a statement:
“Preschool kids already love Spidey, so they’ll be delighted to have Peter Parker thwipping across their screens in this new series. Everyone at Marvel is thrilled to launch our first preschool series on Disney Junior,...
It’s explained that the series will be “Marvel’s first feature-length series on Disney Junior. It will follow Peter Parker and his friends Miles Morales, Gwen (Ghost-Spider), Hulk, Black Panther and Ms. Marvel, as they work together to defeat evil forces. It will be geared towards preschoolers and their families.”
Cort Lane, the senior vice president of Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment had this to say in a statement:
“Preschool kids already love Spidey, so they’ll be delighted to have Peter Parker thwipping across their screens in this new series. Everyone at Marvel is thrilled to launch our first preschool series on Disney Junior,...
- 8/26/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Well, this is awkward timing.
During Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment’s panel at Disney’s D23 Expo on Friday evening, the company announced a new original preschool animated series for Disney Junior, Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends. Set to debut in 2021, it marks the first full-length Marvel series for Disney Junior.
The news comes at the end of a tumultuous week for the Spider-Man live-action movie franchise. As Deadline first reported, a standoff between Sony and Marvel/Disney has led to Marvel chief Kevin Feige exiting the Sony’s Spider-Man franchise and a looming exit of Spider-Man from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
“Preschool kids already love Spidey, so they’ll be delighted to have Peter Parker thwipping across their screens in this new series” Cort Lane, Svp, Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, said in the announcement of the new series.
In Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Peter Parker,...
During Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment’s panel at Disney’s D23 Expo on Friday evening, the company announced a new original preschool animated series for Disney Junior, Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends. Set to debut in 2021, it marks the first full-length Marvel series for Disney Junior.
The news comes at the end of a tumultuous week for the Spider-Man live-action movie franchise. As Deadline first reported, a standoff between Sony and Marvel/Disney has led to Marvel chief Kevin Feige exiting the Sony’s Spider-Man franchise and a looming exit of Spider-Man from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
“Preschool kids already love Spidey, so they’ll be delighted to have Peter Parker thwipping across their screens in this new series” Cort Lane, Svp, Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, said in the announcement of the new series.
In Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Peter Parker,...
- 8/24/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Spider-Man’s McU future may be in doubt, but the Wall Crawler’s sticking around in Disney Junior’s new animated series “Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends,” set to debut in 2021.
The series, from Marvel Animation and Family Entertainment, will be Marvel’s first feature-length series on Disney Junior. It will follow Peter Parker and his friends Miles Morales, Gwen (Ghost-Spider), Hulk, Black Panther and Ms. Marvel, as they work together to defeat evil forces. It will be geared towards preschoolers and their families.
“Preschool kids already love Spidey, so they’ll be delighted to have Peter Parker thwipping across their screens in this new series” Cort Lane, the senior vice president of Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, said. “Everyone at Marvel is thrilled to launch our first preschool series on Disney Junior, the gold standard platform for the audience. We believe parents and kids will be excited about...
The series, from Marvel Animation and Family Entertainment, will be Marvel’s first feature-length series on Disney Junior. It will follow Peter Parker and his friends Miles Morales, Gwen (Ghost-Spider), Hulk, Black Panther and Ms. Marvel, as they work together to defeat evil forces. It will be geared towards preschoolers and their families.
“Preschool kids already love Spidey, so they’ll be delighted to have Peter Parker thwipping across their screens in this new series” Cort Lane, the senior vice president of Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, said. “Everyone at Marvel is thrilled to launch our first preschool series on Disney Junior, the gold standard platform for the audience. We believe parents and kids will be excited about...
- 8/24/2019
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
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