The Batman...this is gonna' be awesome!!!

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

http://www.toonzone.net/shows/wba/TheBatman/thebatmanposter.jpg

http://www.toonzone.net/shows/wba/TheBatman/thebatmancrouch.jpg

Warner Bros. Officially Announces The Batman Source: Warner Bros. Animation Monday, February 9, 2004

The Batman, an innovative, all-new animated television series based on the famed DC Comics super hero Batman, is being produced by Warner Bros. Animation for Kids' WB! and Cartoon Network, it was announced today by Sander Schwartz, President, Warner Bros. Animation; Paul Levitz, President and Publisher, DC Comics; John Hardman, Senior Vice President, Programming, Kids' WB!; and Sam Register, Senior Vice President of Original Animation, Cartoon Network.

The Batman will feature the most complex and intriguing character in comic book history in action-packed super-heroic adventures, melding the renowned character's extraordinary physical prowess and super-sleuthing skills with a new range of experimental Bat-gadgets and amped-up Batmobiles. This series picks up Batman's story in year three: in his mid-twenties, just finding his way as protector, defender and Caped Crusader, while balancing his public persona as billionaire bachelor Bruce Wayne. Accentuating the original take on the series, The Edge from multi-Grammy Award-winning sensation U2 will perform the series' theme song.

"Batman is one of animation's most recognizable and most popular characters," said Schwartz. "For decades, legions of fans throughout the world have enjoyed Batman comics, feature films, television series and made-for-video releases. The new series will continue this timeless tradition, while adding an exciting new interpretation that will appeal to current fans, as well as attract a whole new generation to the celebrated Batman franchise."

"'The Batman' is an important new addition to the Batman mythology, produced by our award-winning colleagues at Warner Bros. Animation," said Levitz. "We look forward to working with them to make it the new creative benchmark for adventure animation, just as 'The Adventures of Batman' set the tone for the field a decade ago."

Living in Gotham, a metropolis where shadows run long and deep, beneath elevated train tracks and within a 150-year-old drainage system, this younger Batman will confront updated takes of familiar foes -- meeting each member of his classic Rogue's Gallery for the first time. From the likes of Joker, Penguin, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, Riddler and Man-Bat, among others, the war on crime jumps to the next level with a new arsenal at the Dark Knight's disposal, all operated and linked by an advanced remote-controlled invention he dubs the "Bat-Wave."

"Batman has thrilled audiences for decades and we look forward to bringing a contemporary vision of this classic hero to a new generation," said Hardman. "Kids' WB! is eager to work with the Studio and help expand the scope of this timeless franchise."

"To me, this is a dream project. Batman is the ultimate action-adventure property, and I've been a fan all of my life," said Register. "The characters will remain true to their heritage, but we're going to deliver an action-adventure show that will feel so fresh and stylish that today's kids will love it as much as we all did growing up. I think this new Batman animated series will be a show that kids and their parents will watch together."

Winner of the "Comics Buyer's Guide" Favorite Character of the Century Award, Batman is one of the most memorable inventions in literature and continues to sustain his worldwide appeal, starring in numerous collected editions and special publications and appearing monthly in seven comic books. Created by Bob Kane, Batman made his comic book debut in "Detective Comics #27" in May 1939. Within a year, "Batman #1," the first comic book devoted exclusively to the Caped Crusader's adventures, hit newsstands. In this issue, he battled the Joker and Catwoman for the very first time. In 2003, the monthly comic book "Batman," written by fan favorite Jeph Loeb and superstar artist Jim Lee, was the number one comic book in North America. The graphic novels "The Dark Knight Returns," "Batman: Year One" and "Batman: The Long Halloween" are perennial industry bestsellers.

Veteran voice actor Rino Romano ("Spider-Man Unlimited," "Batman Beyond") will provide the voice of Bruce Wayne. Former TV Batman Adam West will play Gotham's mayor, and Ming-Na ("ER") will voice a detective. Gina Gershon ("Prey for Rock & Roll") will play Catwoman, while fellow baddies Joker and Penguin will be voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson ("Like Family," "Static Shock") and Tom Kenny ("SpongeBob SquarePants").

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/_gfx_/magazines/toyfare/TF80-batman.jpg

[Voltron]

No Mark Hamill for the Joker? Not to mention Joker looks too out there...

[ThirdMarioBro]

Except for the missing Mark Hammil, it sounds cool.

[Reznorite420]

Fanboy bait...nothing more.

[Taloniss]

This cartoon looks like it will be really good. Probably not as good as B:TAS, but better than most of the crap out there today.

[Karpo_007]

I don't really like the look of those pictures.

[Mars-Chan]

Dude, I can't even see the pictures! :o

[Anarky]

follow the links...

http://www.toonzone.net/shows/wba/TheBatman/thebatmanposter.jpg

http://www.toonzone.net/shows/wba/TheBatman/thebatmancrouch.jpg

do it the "geocities-way"

I do not like the "ears" waay too small... The joker looks promising tho

[Jo Dawn]

Veteran voice actor Rino Romano ("Spider-Man Unlimited," "Batman Beyond") will provide the voice of Bruce Wayne. Former TV Batman Adam West will play Gotham's mayor, and Ming-Na ("ER") will voice a detective.

Adam West?? Cool. :)

[ZariusTwo]

Adam West is the only reason I'll watch this cartoon, the 90's Batman cartoon is THE Batman cartoon, nothing will ever come close to topping it.

That Joker looks pathetic.

[ninjapizza]

Well, I'm looking forward to it. It'll be hard getting used to another animated Batman other than B:TAS, but this series looks promising, despite the batmobile:
http://superherohype.com/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Batman/The_Batman

[ZariusTwo]

Oh hell...what the heck is THAT supposed to be?

It looks like K.I.T.T just got crapped on by a Seagull...repetedly.

[Voltron]

ABSOLUTELY NOT! THERE IS NO WAY IN HELL I WILL EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE A BATMAN WHO DRIVES A PEICE OF CRAP LIKE THAT.

[cqb101]

This show has potential to be great, or it could just turn out to be "meh". Personally, I'm eager to see the first episode. When does it air? I also quite like the design of the joker although the batman isn't very great, and the batmobile totally sucks. I can't wait to see what manbat looks like!

[Taloniss]

I do not like the "ears" waay too small

At least they're not 1 foot long, like in JLA.

[Bowser_Koopa]

that batman toy really looks awful, the batmovile, isn't as bad as you make it sound (IMO, just don't kill me)the joker isn't bad either, now the logo sucks, it looks too much like the one from the 60's

[Tetsu Deinonychus]

It's kinda weird that they're making a new Batman cartoon when the Batman: TAS continuity is still living on in J.L.A.

[Voltron]

that batman toy really looks awful, the batmovile, isn't as bad as you make it sound (IMO, just don't kill me)the joker isn't bad either, now the logo sucks, it looks too much like the one from the 60's

The Batmobile just looks crappy to me. It looks kind of like they are returning to an older design of Batman, but progressing to a modern form of the villains and vehicles.

The premise sounds great. Character designs and vehicles look shotty. I'll have to watch it because Batman is an incredible character, but I'm not feeling to great about it.

[Taloniss]

It's kinda weird that they're making a new Batman cartoon when the Batman: TAS continuity is still living on in J.L.A.

They probably want to highlight Batman, since he has a new movie coming out in about a year, and it's an excuse to make more toys. And it's different continuity, since the show will deal with Batman's first years, and his first encounters with classic villians.

When does it air?

Fall 2K4

[malignant]

Isnt that the Car out of the Spy-Hunter Game?..heh..

[Dane E5R]

Alright.. No Kevin Conroy as Batman, and no Mark Hamill as the Joker... And a crummy Batmobile.......... Death to this project.

[Brodie]

I like the basic body design for the characters, not too hip to the mask of Bats. Joker looks cool as hell.

[Barkworm]

Ugh, that's the ugliest Batmobile I've ever seen... I don't like the look of the Joker, either. :dead:

[malignant]

I swear...

they ripped off the spy-hunter car.

[Anarky]

where did you see the batmobile?

[Barkworm]

Here! (http://superherohype.com/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Batman/The_Batman&image=thebatmantoy2.jpg&img=&tt=)
It's sooooo ugly.... :dead:

[Anarky]

oh well, it ain't that bad. it just lost that Batman-y touch. you know the fins on the sides and all...

[Barkworm]

But why is it silver coloured? A Batmobile has to be black!

[Anarky]

well, the chrome-thing looks pretty neat. the whole car looks pretty neat IF it wasn't the Batmobile.

Batmobile black? definitely!

[Taloniss]

Mattel has released new pics and info the "The Batman" toys, available for download here:

http://www.mattel.com/investors/2004_nytf/mattel_pdf/3_ENTERTAINMENT/1_Batman/Batman.pdf

This Batmobile looks better, and the cave looks pretty good. Batman looks good as well...Joker is meh, but he's only one villian.

[Anarky]

now THAT's better

[Shreddette]

This looks awful....

Joker looks like a goddamned hippy!!! And he doesn't slouch over like that... he stands tall.

Ugh. I can't stand the batmobile either. The one from the movies kicks ass. I hate when people try to "modernize" a classic story this way.

We should write a letter. I think they're gonna waste their time and money on what I beleive is a peice of crap project.

[Anarky]

well, in comparison with the first pic of the batmobile in this thread, that does look good.

and the joker as a quasimodo-clone? no way. BUT: The toon is supposed to be set in Batsy's early years- obviously the joker was younger too. so the hair might be some sort of young-version of his.

[Ninjatron]

A show about the early years of Batman is a great idea. I mean, we've already seen what he's like in the future, so why not the past?

BUT

When we're not looking at the past of the same Batman we've been watching for the past 12 years, then what's the point?

Sayonara.

[ZariusTwo]

well, in comparison with the first pic of the batmobile in this thread, that does look good.

and the joker as a quasimodo-clone? no way. BUT: The toon is supposed to be set in Batsy's early years- obviously the joker was younger too. so the hair might be some sort of young-version of his.

Ok, The Joker has NEVER looked like that in the comics, why don't they simply make him The Red Hood, THEN turn him into The Joker?

Because it's becoming obvious only a complete noobie to the Batman franchise will like this pile of s*it

[Shreddette]

A show about the early years of Batman is a great idea. I mean, we've already seen what he's like in the future, so why not the past?

BUT

When we're not looking at the past of the same Batman we've been watching for the past 12 years, then what's the point?

Sayonara.
No kidding... and they're adding things like Bat-wave?? Is that like a shockwave??
Why give him new powers he doesn't have as an adult? It would be the other way around realistically. Going from modern as a kid to archaic as an adult is...

Yeah. Sayonara.

[Taloniss]

Ok, The Joker has NEVER looked like that in the comics, why don't they simply make him The Red Hood, THEN turn him into The Joker?
Because everyone knows who Joker is, and only big comic fans know who The Red hood is? Have to make the show accessible to people who haven't read the comics.

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

I think this'll be "Ultimate" Batman.

[ZariusTwo]

I think this'll be "Ultimate" Batman.

I know it's going to be "Ultimate P*ss"

[Taloniss]

I know it's going to be "Ultimate P*ss"

You've seen two character designs and the Batmobile, and it already sucks? At least wait til you see other characters, or see an episode. The writing may be spectacular.

[Dontebell]

i wonder if they gonna have robin,batgirl,and batwoman in the new series.

[Dane E5R]

Man, this is not Batman. I just don't understand. Why would they butcher Batman now after portraying him so beautifully for the last 12 years? That Joker is just flat out wrong. Joker's supposed to have a certain "suaveness" to his character. That Joker is...Well, a joke. This is terrible, and will be terrible. I don't even want to see the rest of the character designs. I hope I wake up tomorrow and read that somehow this whole project has been scrapped and will be replaced by a continuation of Batman: TAS. Or hell, I'd even enjoy some new Batman Beyond episodes. Anything but this.

[Anarky]

but imagine the Joker as a young,scik vilain. it might be great. and mark hammill doing the voice work again.

[That Matt Guy]

Why can't they just pick one Batman incarnation and stay with it? I'm sick of them constantly reinventing the character.

[tOkKa]

-->> ..gee,'Cooler..

..there are some other cartoon things i wish they'd re-visit..

..like the guys in your AV..




http://previews.diamondcomics.com/editorial/splashpage/dec_03/Ghostbusters%20_1%20REGULAR%20A.jpg :(

[Dontebell]

-->> ..gee,'Cooler..

..there are some other cartoon things i wish they'd re-visit..

..like the guys in your AV..




http://previews.diamondcomics.com/editorial/splashpage/dec_03/Ghostbusters%20_1%20REGULAR%20A.jpg :(
yeah and maybe the people who made teen titans should make it.

[Raven]

well, in comparison with the first pic of the batmobile in this thread, that does look good.

and the joker as a quasimodo-clone? no way. BUT: The toon is supposed to be set in Batsy's early years- obviously the joker was younger too. so the hair might be some sort of young-version of his.

Ok, The Joker has NEVER looked like that in the comics

ya actually he did, in a one shot parallal universe things, batman was actually bat-man and robin was dark bird
joker was the jester.....it was kinda stupid.

[ZariusTwo]

but imagine the Joker as a young,scik vilain. it might be great. and mark hammill doing the voice work again.

Newsflash: Mark Hamil is'nt voicing The Joker

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

i wonder if they gonna have robin,batgirl,and batwoman in the new series.

If they do, it most likely won't be for a while. This is essentially an origin cartoon. Think of it as Ultimate Batman if you're at all familiar with Marvel's Ultimate books.

[Dane E5R]

Although this is FAR from ultimate.

[Dane E5R]

And it gets worse...

http://69.93.119.2/photosSHTC/data/542/1Batman60.JPG

..He's not even wearing shoes.

[Barkworm]

He looks like a second-class psychopath...

[Karpo_007]

From the looks of it I'm afraid it will be something similar to MTV Spider-Man... :( I hope I'm wrong.

[That Matt Guy]

Looks like a Tim Burton creation.

[ZariusTwo]

And it gets worse...

http://69.93.119.2/photosSHTC/data/542/1Batman60.JPG

..He's not even wearing shoes.

....

....

....

Hand me a bag, I am going to throw up.

He looks like a Hanson member just fell into a vat of acid..

[Voltron]

THOSE BASTARDS!! WHY!?!

WHY?!


KAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHN!

[愛]

Sigh...

[host_punktmy]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They seriously made joker look like that? Someones gonna get a visit fronm the 9mm feary

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

And it gets worse...

http://69.93.119.2/photosSHTC/data/542/1Batman60.JPG

..He's not even wearing shoes.

He probably just escaped from Arkham (smp?).

[Taloniss]

He probably just escaped from Arkham (smp?).

He does still have a straight jacket on.

[host_punktmy]

but he ooks so stupid

[Dane E5R]

Oh, c'mon. Since when does Arkham have purple and yellow straight jackets?

[Ninjatron]

It's a neat design on the Joker there, but looks more like a thug, like The Jokerz from Batman Beyond. I guess he customized the straight jacket and kept it on for a sense of irony.

But still, why do we need this? Oh, right... Mattel wants new toys. Dollars to doughnuts says that they had something to do with it, and arn't just in it for the ride, so to speak.

Sayonara.

[rayfillet101]

Im dissapointed in it so far. They canncelledd Batman Adventures, my favorite comic series, at a mere 17 issues because It would confuse kids with the new batman. IMO the new cartoon puts an end to the much loved Timm/Dini Animated Batman run. I will miss it! I am gonna get the new batcave however :)

[Raven]

god why do they always f*** up batman, see this is what happens when you put money first and the fans second

[Voltron]

god why do they always f*** up batman, see this is what happens when you put money first and the fans second

Yeah, but thats what businessmen do best.

[That Matt Guy]

I think Bruce Wayne would agree...

[ninjapizza]

Another pic: http://batfigures.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=newtoon&action=display&num=1077347 104

[Karpo_007]

god why do they always f*** up batman, see this is what happens when you put money first and the fans second

Yeah, but thats what businessmen do best.

Yep, and WB has lot's of experience with it too.

[Wes]

Holy crap that Joker looks insane! I dunno about seeing him in the 'toon like that, but I do like that figure. And I wish I had a strait jacket like that. :)

[Brodie]

You people can't really judge this toon yet, it's too early to tell, yeah, I can see how it's stupid for them to be making toys ahead of time, but the designs look ok so far, I'm really digging the animation style with the pic that Ninja Pizza posted last.

[Barkworm]

Another pic: http://batfigures.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=newtoon&action=display&num=1077347 104
That pic looks surprisingly cool! :)

[Brodie]

Exactly, and what's the worst case scenario? It sucks, and they cancel it, so what? It's not like that show will set the continuity and future of Bats in stone.

[rayfillet101]

no but the show did cancel a great comic book and end the continity in the batman cartoons. I mean I might like the show but I dont like what it has done to the DCAU, so I do not support it.

[Dane E5R]

That's my gripe.. Continuity issues. After bein' fed a certain version of Batman for such a long time, I don't want anything to destroy what I fell in love with.

[milweskee]

I think it will be awesome. I'm getting sick of waiting for new TMNT figs. This will give me something more to buy. That Joker looks great. He should look like a psychopathic idiot who doesn't wear shoes... in my opinion.

[ZariusTwo]

TRUE Batman fans are never going to accept that Joker look

[Brodie]

I'm a true Bat-fan through and through, and I can honestly say that look seems interesting. Sure, it isn't the Jack Nicholson look, but it looks ...hm...shall we say..kookie?

[Voltron]

I'm a true Bat-fan through and through, and I can honestly say that look seems interesting. Sure, it isn't the Jack Nicholson look, but it looks ...hm...shall we say..kookie?

Still, I liked the Mark Hamill voice. I dunno if this Joker will win me over so easily. I always felt Joker looked more insane with the purple suit and the yellow teeth. I wasn't that thrilled with his jet black eyes in the Batman/Super Man team up movie.

The pic does look very cool, but the Batmobile still looks like crap in toy form to me.

[Dane E5R]

I'm a true Bat-fan through and through, and I can honestly say that look seems interesting. Sure, it isn't the Jack Nicholson look, but it looks ...hm...shall we say..kookie?

I always say it's scarier when insane people don't look like they're insane. It makes them more charismatic. Even if the rest of the cartoon ends up being bad ass.. I'll never accept that Joker character design.

[Anarky]

I'm a true Bat-fan through and through, and I can honestly say that look seems interesting. Sure, it isn't the Jack Nicholson look, but it looks ...hm...shall we say..kookie?

I always say it's scarier when insane people don't look like they're insane. It makes them more charismatic. Even if the rest of the cartoon ends up being bad ass.. I'll never accept that Joker character design.

the guy in con air who wore a girl's head for a hat was scary. but i mena if your face is as messed up as the joker's then you have no other choice than looking insane.

and remember: it is a "year one" toon, so all the characters are younger. what if the joker started off as a normal street crook and then, i dunno, gets more insane everytime he encounters batman (who never laughs and smiles and stuff) man, that would be a great story...

[Lisardo]

All I see is pics of the toys or something, where are the pics to the actual toons, or are there any yet? Is this cgi or regular animation, from what you guys discussed and of the links/pics you showed, I can't tell. I'm like some of you, I don't think they need to make yet another Batman cartoon. Ppl are just too used to the original (of course the same held true for the TMNT toons). Also I will miss the voice talents. I wonder why Bruce Timm, and the other B:TAS producers don't just continue the original B:TAS series. Kevin Conroy is still doing Batman for Justice League, and prolly busy with other things. But who's to say that him and other original voice talents wouldn't be willing to do more eps of B:TAS. That's what I'd wanna see more than a new toon.

[Dane E5R]

the guy in con air who wore a girl's head for a hat was scary. but i mena if your face is as messed up as the joker's then you have no other choice than looking insane.

and remember: it is a "year one" toon, so all the characters are younger. what if the joker started off as a normal street crook and then, i dunno, gets more insane everytime he encounters batman (who never laughs and smiles and stuff) man, that would be a great story...

No offense bud, but that sounds really, really stupid. Just.. Not Joker. I say he should look more like the leader of the Jokerz in Batman Beyond.

[Barkworm]

Sorry, I didn't want to start a new topic about this so I brought this thread back.
Did anyone see the sneak peek on the show (it aired Saturday morning)? The voice acting didn't sound too good but the animation was ****ing sweet!

[Taloniss]

I missed it :( Did it say when the show starts airing?

[Barkworm]

In fall.

[The Hedge]

Can't wait to hear what Edge comes up with for the theme.

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

The preview was awesome. Penguin, Catwoman, Batman and Joker were all heard and they sounded really nice. The animation is probably the best I've seen for a children's show.

http://www.cloneweb.net/batman_anime.htm

[Taloniss]

That preview was sweet. The voices were really good, and the animation is sweet. Can't wait for this show to start.

[Wes]

Well, the little bits of animation in there were pretty good. I would've liked to have seen more shots of the classic villains, though. And the kids at the end kinda ruined the feel of the preview, but eh. :goof:

[ZariusTwo]

Hmm...

1. The Joker still looks like Goku from Dragonball Z...but the voice actor knows that he's sunk if he does'nt pull a Mark Hamill voice...hence why he is pulling one off, a very good version of it I might add

2. Catwoman sounds like someone's sexy mother

3. The animation does'nt top Batman: The Animated Series, but still looks excellent.

[Voltron]

the animation won't work for me...

Damn Quick Player

[Starscream]

Hmm. I didn't catch Penguin but I caught a quick glimpse of Catwoman who looks more like her current comic look. The animation is alright, it's nothing too great, in my opinion. I hope they don;t make any more drastic costume redesigns like they did with Joker.

[verminator_x]

batman forever :D

[Dr. Doom]

WHERE THE F**K IS KEVIN CONROY!?!?!

[Drtooth]

I like Batman and all, but seriously... the 90's Batman TAS is unbeatable. Plus No Mark Hamil as the Joker... what the fudge is that? He is one of the great Jokers... right up there with Ceaser Romero and Jack Nicholson.... really dissappointing. but Adam West as the Commishinor or mayor or whatever... I'll watch a couple of episodes...

[Dr. Doom]

Adam West is the Mayor of Quahog, goddammit!!!

[Taloniss]

Mayor of Albequerque > Mayor of Quahog