The Batmans' Double-Edged Nominations

*ZariusTwo* · 12-07-2005, 12:19 AM

n a press release this morning, it was announced The Batman has been nominated for Best Animated Television Production in the The 33rd Annual Annie Awards. Check out the official website for more information.

Also, The Batman Versus Dracula is nominated for Best Home Video Production and the episode "The Laughing Bat" is up for Music in an Animated Television Production.

Justice League Unlimited's Dan Riba has a directing nomination for "Clash." Further information should be available at the link above or in the respective talkback threads for the episodes or features mentioned.

Combine that with the fact The Batman WILL be getting a new season due to its' ratings, and you have at least one guaranteed DC cartoon on the air whern Titans and JLU wrap up, whilst I'm not in favour of The Batman getting a nomination over TMNT, or JLU (it has to settle for a directors' credit in its' possible final season, so much for gratitude), as its' third season has been by no means a classic, The Batman vs Dracula DOES deserve a nomination pirly because the writers were allowed to go beyond their confinements.

**Jester** · 12-07-2005, 12:27 AM

I've never watched "The Batman" would you recomend it?

Oh...side note: Anyone else find it odd that the comercials that are shown for Batman:TAS have clips from The Batman in the promotion? "Viewers will be confused by him and his rogues in JLU"....well if this ad doesn't confuse people that is...

Turtle Dove · 12-07-2005, 12:30 AM

Last time Samuri Jack won eventhough JL was nominated for best the song. A shame TMNT wasn't nominated-we should work for next year!

Ra · 12-07-2005, 06:20 AM

I've seen the Laughing Bat. It was awsome compared to the horried season one. It had pretty good sound/music, but I think the award should be for voice acting, personally. The deliveries were spot on, right till the end.

For "Batman vs Dracula", well what can I say? I havn't seen it yet (Curse you dail-up!), but I've seen trailers and it looks like an awsome movie. Dark and gritty, just like the Batman the world has grown up with.

I'm not to sure about "The Laughing Bat" nomination, but I'm sure "BvsD" deserves it

*ZariusTwo* · 12-07-2005, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I've never watched "The Batman" would you recomend it?

Only the first season finale, season two and the direct to DVD Batman vs Dracula

*Drtooth* · 12-07-2005, 01:37 PM

I watch The Batman because nothing else is on at that time slot. It's an okay show I guess. Some episodes are good, some just out and out suck out loud. I have seen one where The Joker abducts 2 rare panthers or something and randomly puts them in a maze to get rid of Batman, after double crossing some hunter guy. In all honesty, it had some of the worst Joker dialogue ever written. "Off ya go, Legs McGee." Absolutely poor.

Personally, I just never liked how they dealt with the characters. Joker looked off, sounded like a Black guy (I'm sure I know who voices him is), and seemed completely different from what I envision him as, according to other Batman projects... you know, a Mafioso gangster leader who has a sick habit of killing people with humor, not some random crazy person. Mr. Freeze and Killer Crock were awful.

I say TMNT deserves some nomination. It's the only non-cable show I feel is the best children's cartoon on television.

~~BartAllen~~ · 12-12-2005, 04:48 AM

the new batman cartoon is definitely aimed at the kids, but the show overall is a great cartoon. with the addition of batgirl its gotten a lot better. she adds the spunk of a teen rebel. somthing sorely missed since we cant have robin.

*ZariusTwo* · 12-12-2005, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BartAllen

she adds the spunk of a teen rebel. somthing sorely missed since we cant have robin.

Wow, "teen rebel", where have we seen THAT before? About every Kids WB series ever. Even Batman Beyond was forced to add one.

If you like walking cliches, The Batman In Name Only does tend to be full of 'em. Why can't we ever have a Batman cartoon that sticks to the series' loner roots? Oh wait, merchandising that demands nice annoying little sidekick brats whose behavior often results in holding women back another fifty years.

Worry no more, with Titans' cancelation, Robin will be joining this "wonderful" series

And before you speak, I loved the second season and greatly admired the first seasons' finale, probably the best example of how to do The Batman right, dark, exapnsive, tragic, everything that symbolises the characters' universe, his true roots, Batgirl represents only the "commercial" roots.

~~BartAllen~~ · 12-12-2005, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Wow, "teen rebel", where have we seen THAT before? About every Kids WB series ever. Even Batman Beyond was forced to add one.

If you like walking cliches, The Batman In Name Only does tend to be full of 'em. Why can't we ever have a Batman cartoon that sticks to the series' loner roots? Oh wait, merchandising that demands nice annoying little sidekick brats whose behavior often results in holding women back another fifty years.

Worry no more, with Titans' cancelation, Robin will be joining this "wonderful" series

And before you speak, I loved the second season and greatly admired the first seasons' finale, probably the best example of how to do The Batman right, dark, exapnsive, tragic, everything that symbolises the characters' universe, his true roots, Batgirl represents only the "commercial" roots.

wow. i only ment it as far as.. shes a spunky teenager. i didnt mean to like disrespect women or anything.

and as far as its "loner roots" go batman was only a "loner" for 1 year before robin the boy wonder was introduced.

i swear man. you do everything short of flame someone, if they dont agree with you. or go along with you.

sorry. off topic rant over. (hell, i await my warning.)

~~Turtledude2k3~~ · 12-13-2005, 05:01 PM

I only seen a bunch of episodes but they are ok.. I prefer the animted series more because it's darker and more of a classic..

12-07-2005, 12:19 AM	#1
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,494	The Batmans' Double-Edged Nominations n a press release this morning, it was announced The Batman has been nominated for Best Animated Television Production in the The 33rd Annual Annie Awards. Check out the official website for more information. Also, The Batman Versus Dracula is nominated for Best Home Video Production and the episode "The Laughing Bat" is up for Music in an Animated Television Production. Justice League Unlimited's Dan Riba has a directing nomination for "Clash." Further information should be available at the link above or in the respective talkback threads for the episodes or features mentioned. Combine that with the fact The Batman WILL be getting a new season due to its' ratings, and you have at least one guaranteed DC cartoon on the air whern Titans and JLU wrap up, whilst I'm not in favour of The Batman getting a nomination over TMNT, or JLU (it has to settle for a directors' credit in its' possible final season, so much for gratitude), as its' third season has been by no means a classic, The Batman vs Dracula DOES deserve a nomination pirly because the writers were allowed to go beyond their confinements.

12-07-2005, 12:27 AM	#2
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I've never watched "The Batman" would you recomend it? Oh...side note: Anyone else find it odd that the comercials that are shown for Batman:TAS have clips from The Batman in the promotion? "Viewers will be confused by him and his rogues in JLU"....well if this ad doesn't confuse people that is... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

12-07-2005, 12:30 AM	#3
Turtle Dove Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In Don's workshop Posts: 854	Last time Samuri Jack won eventhough JL was nominated for best the song. A shame TMNT wasn't nominated-we should work for next year! __________________ ]~You'll always be #1 in my heart~ 1..2...3...4..Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.....

12-07-2005, 06:20 AM	#4
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	I've seen the Laughing Bat. It was awsome compared to the horried season one. It had pretty good sound/music, but I think the award should be for voice acting, personally. The deliveries were spot on, right till the end. For "Batman vs Dracula", well what can I say? I havn't seen it yet (Curse you dail-up!), but I've seen trailers and it looks like an awsome movie. Dark and gritty, just like the Batman the world has grown up with. I'm not to sure about "The Laughing Bat" nomination, but I'm sure "BvsD" deserves it __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded." Last edited by Ra; 12-07-2005 at 06:26 AM.

12-07-2005, 01:37 PM	#6
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	I watch The Batman because nothing else is on at that time slot. It's an okay show I guess. Some episodes are good, some just out and out suck out loud. I have seen one where The Joker abducts 2 rare panthers or something and randomly puts them in a maze to get rid of Batman, after double crossing some hunter guy. In all honesty, it had some of the worst Joker dialogue ever written. "Off ya go, Legs McGee." Absolutely poor. Personally, I just never liked how they dealt with the characters. Joker looked off, sounded like a Black guy (I'm sure I know who voices him is), and seemed completely different from what I envision him as, according to other Batman projects... you know, a Mafioso gangster leader who has a sick habit of killing people with humor, not some random crazy person. Mr. Freeze and Killer Crock were awful. I say TMNT deserves some nomination. It's the only non-cable show I feel is the best children's cartoon on television. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

12-12-2005, 04:48 AM	#7
~~BartAllen~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 922	the new batman cartoon is definitely aimed at the kids, but the show overall is a great cartoon. with the addition of batgirl its gotten a lot better. she adds the spunk of a teen rebel. somthing sorely missed since we cant have robin.

12-13-2005, 05:01 PM	#10
~~Turtledude2k3~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 783	I only seen a bunch of episodes but they are ok.. I prefer the animted series more because it's darker and more of a classic..