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

TMNT is cooler than MOTU · 02-10-2004, 10:36 PM

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").

*Voltron* · 02-11-2004, 02:48 AM

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

**ThirdMarioBro** · 02-11-2004, 02:56 AM

Except for the missing Mark Hammil, it sounds cool.

~~Reznorite420~~ · 02-11-2004, 10:17 AM

Fanboy bait...nothing more.

*Taloniss* · 02-11-2004, 10:58 AM

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** · 02-11-2004, 11:33 AM

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

*Mars-Chan* · 02-11-2004, 11:35 AM

Dude, I can't even see the pictures!

*Anarky* · 02-11-2004, 11:41 AM

follow the links...

http://www.toonzone.net/shows/wba/Th...tmanposter.jpg

http://www.toonzone.net/shows/wba/Th...tmancrouch.jpg

do it the "geocities-way"

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

**Jo Dawn** · 02-11-2004, 04:05 PM

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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* · 02-11-2004, 04:11 PM

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 · 02-11-2004, 04:28 PM

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/ima...man/The_Batman

*ZariusTwo* · 02-11-2004, 04:38 PM

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* · 02-11-2004, 05:02 PM

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

*cqb101* · 02-11-2004, 05:10 PM

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* · 02-11-2004, 05:12 PM

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I do not like the "ears" waay too small

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

*Bowser_Koopa* · 02-11-2004, 05:14 PM

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* · 02-11-2004, 05:18 PM

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* · 02-11-2004, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

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* · 02-11-2004, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TetsuDeinonychus

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.

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When does it air?

Fall 2K4

malignant · 02-11-2004, 05:24 PM

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

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Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	follow the links... http://www.toonzone.net/shows/wba/Th...tmanposter.jpg http://www.toonzone.net/shows/wba/Th...tmancrouch.jpg do it the "geocities-way" I do not like the "ears" waay too small... The joker looks promising tho __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

02-11-2004, 04:11 PM	#10
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,491	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. __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

02-11-2004, 04:38 PM	#12
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,491	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. __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

02-10-2004, 10:36 PM	#1
TMNT is cooler than MOTU Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Southern CA Posts: 858	The Batman...this is gonna' be awesome!!! 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"). __________________ Thank you for getting rid of Hamato Yoshi, Michael Bay and Co.! He was suuuuuper unnecessary.

02-11-2004, 02:48 AM	#2
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	No Mark Hamill for the Joker? Not to mention Joker looks too out there... __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

02-11-2004, 10:17 AM	#4
~~Reznorite420~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,851	Fanboy bait...nothing more.

02-11-2004, 10:58 AM	#5
Taloniss Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,819	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.

02-11-2004, 11:33 AM	#6
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	I don't really like the look of those pictures.

02-11-2004, 04:28 PM	#11
ninjapizza Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 101	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/ima...man/The_Batman

02-11-2004, 05:02 PM	#13
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	ABSOLUTELY NOT! THERE IS NO WAY IN HELL I WILL EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE A BATMAN WHO DRIVES A PEICE OF CRAP LIKE THAT. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

02-11-2004, 05:10 PM	#14
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	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! __________________ Facebook

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Bowser_Koopa Very yes Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Not so far, go back a little Posts: 1,849	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

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Tetsu Deinonychus The Iron Dinosaur Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Studio Snowlion HQ Posts: 3,021	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. __________________ (Image hosting by Postimage.org) And here's a list of all my old wacky threads!

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