The first look of Batman: Caped Crusader is here and it is nothing like Bruce Timm’s previous animated versions of the Dark Knight. In the new animated series, Timm did one thing that he aspired to do with the original Batman: The Animated Series. He is setting the upcoming show in the 1940s, the period when Bob Kane and Bill Finger first designed their DC superhero.
The first look of Bruce Timm’s Batman: Caped Crusader from Amazon Prime Video
The ’40s setting will not be the only radical change in Bruce Timm’s new project as the first look also provides glimpses of Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Clayface. The series will be released on Amazon Prime Video after HBO Max dropped the project after its announcement.
Batman: Caped Crusader Will Be Set In The ’40s As Per Bruce Timm’s Original Vision Batman’s 1940s-inspired costume from Bruce...
The first look of Bruce Timm’s Batman: Caped Crusader from Amazon Prime Video
The ’40s setting will not be the only radical change in Bruce Timm’s new project as the first look also provides glimpses of Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Clayface. The series will be released on Amazon Prime Video after HBO Max dropped the project after its announcement.
Batman: Caped Crusader Will Be Set In The ’40s As Per Bruce Timm’s Original Vision Batman’s 1940s-inspired costume from Bruce...
- 5/12/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
‘Batman: Caped Crusader,’ initially announced as an HBO Max series in 2021, found a home on Amazon Prime Video after HBO passed on the project.
Scheduled for release later this year, the creators, Timm and character designer James Tucker, emphasized in a recent Entertainment Weekly interview that their top priority was to avoid replicating ‘Batman: The Animated Series’. To achieve this, they opted to make the new show a true period piece set in the 1940s, departing from the anachronistic mix of technologies seen in B:tas.
One of the biggest surprises for the fans was that in this show, Harley Quinn will be portrayed as Asian American which stirred polarizing reactions from the fandom. Bruce Timm, who originally co-created the character in the first place commented on their different take on Harley. They wanted to reverse everything from her behavior to her costume:
I co-created the character, so I have a...
Scheduled for release later this year, the creators, Timm and character designer James Tucker, emphasized in a recent Entertainment Weekly interview that their top priority was to avoid replicating ‘Batman: The Animated Series’. To achieve this, they opted to make the new show a true period piece set in the 1940s, departing from the anachronistic mix of technologies seen in B:tas.
One of the biggest surprises for the fans was that in this show, Harley Quinn will be portrayed as Asian American which stirred polarizing reactions from the fandom. Bruce Timm, who originally co-created the character in the first place commented on their different take on Harley. They wanted to reverse everything from her behavior to her costume:
I co-created the character, so I have a...
- 5/10/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ was first announced for HBO Max in 2021, but it ended up on Amazon Prime Video after HBO decided not to go ahead with it. Set to come out later this year, the creators, Timm and character designer James Tucker, stressed in a recent Entertainment Weekly interview that their main goal was not to copy ‘Batman: The Animated Series’.
To do this, they chose to make the new show a real period piece set in the 1940s, moving away from the mix of old and new technologies seen in ‘B:tas’.
Fans were taken aback when they learned that Harley Quinn would be portrayed as Asian American in the show, sparking mixed reactions from the fandom. Bruce Timm, one of the original creators of the character, shared his thoughts on their new approach to Harley. They aimed to change everything about her, from her behavior to her costume.
I co-created the character,...
To do this, they chose to make the new show a real period piece set in the 1940s, moving away from the mix of old and new technologies seen in ‘B:tas’.
Fans were taken aback when they learned that Harley Quinn would be portrayed as Asian American in the show, sparking mixed reactions from the fandom. Bruce Timm, one of the original creators of the character, shared his thoughts on their new approach to Harley. They aimed to change everything about her, from her behavior to her costume.
I co-created the character,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Frank Grillo is no stranger to comic book properties, and he should be a perfect fit for season 2 of Peacemaker.
“Frank Grillo has been cast in Season 2 of James Gunn‘s popular DC series Peacemaker. Gunn announced the news Friday on Instagram, revealing Grillo will reprise the role of Rick Flag Sr. the character he voices in Gunn’s upcoming animated series Creature Commandos.”
Read more at Deadline
Among the astounding numbers associated with the production of Furiosa: it featured over 200 stunt performers and a similar amount of extras in Gastown.
“George Miller, director of Furiosa, does have it in him to make it epic. And, before you even see the movie, there are literal numbers to prove it. The press notes for the upcoming Mad Max film include some staggering, mindblowing details on the making of the film and after reading them we thought ‘We have to share this with the world.
“Frank Grillo has been cast in Season 2 of James Gunn‘s popular DC series Peacemaker. Gunn announced the news Friday on Instagram, revealing Grillo will reprise the role of Rick Flag Sr. the character he voices in Gunn’s upcoming animated series Creature Commandos.”
Read more at Deadline
Among the astounding numbers associated with the production of Furiosa: it featured over 200 stunt performers and a similar amount of extras in Gastown.
“George Miller, director of Furiosa, does have it in him to make it epic. And, before you even see the movie, there are literal numbers to prove it. The press notes for the upcoming Mad Max film include some staggering, mindblowing details on the making of the film and after reading them we thought ‘We have to share this with the world.
- 5/10/2024
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
Batman: Caped Crusader First Look Out! Makers Reveal Release Date ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Batman: Caped Crusader has finally unveiled the first look at the characters. The series is about to arrive on Amazon Prime Video. Matt Reeves, JJ Abrams, and Bruse Timm have created it. The release date of the animated series has been revealed. Keep scrolling for more details.
The animated series was reportedly dropped by Max, which Amazon Prime Video then picked up, and the series was first announced in 2021. The makers have used the 1940s noir film as a reference point. As per reports, the new series characterizes Harley Quinn as an Asian American separated from her partner in crime, Joker.
The first-look images from Batman: Caped Crusader give the fans a unique peek into the world of Gotham City, including the iconic fan-favorite characters, including Harley Quinn and Catwoman, aka Selina Kyle. The animated series is from Warner Bros Animation,...
Batman: Caped Crusader has finally unveiled the first look at the characters. The series is about to arrive on Amazon Prime Video. Matt Reeves, JJ Abrams, and Bruse Timm have created it. The release date of the animated series has been revealed. Keep scrolling for more details.
The animated series was reportedly dropped by Max, which Amazon Prime Video then picked up, and the series was first announced in 2021. The makers have used the 1940s noir film as a reference point. As per reports, the new series characterizes Harley Quinn as an Asian American separated from her partner in crime, Joker.
The first-look images from Batman: Caped Crusader give the fans a unique peek into the world of Gotham City, including the iconic fan-favorite characters, including Harley Quinn and Catwoman, aka Selina Kyle. The animated series is from Warner Bros Animation,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
"Batman: Caped Crusader" the new 10-episode animated TV series produced by Matt Reeves, J. J. Abrams and Bruce Timm, previously canceled by HBO before its 2023 launch, is prepping for all 10 episodes to stream August 1, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video:
"......the series, exploring the thrilling, cinematic and evocative noir roots of 'Batman’ while diving deeper into the psychology of DC's iconic comic book characters, was shopped around by Warner Bros Animation…
“…along with other unreleased content including 'Merry Little Batman', currently streaming, 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Toons Movie', 'Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Toons Musical', 'Did I Do That to the Holidays: A Steve Urkel Story' and 'The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie'.
"According to sources it’s not a 'quality' issue with the cancelation of programs scheduled for HBO Max, but rather one of money and the ‘fear’ of getting caught...
"......the series, exploring the thrilling, cinematic and evocative noir roots of 'Batman’ while diving deeper into the psychology of DC's iconic comic book characters, was shopped around by Warner Bros Animation…
“…along with other unreleased content including 'Merry Little Batman', currently streaming, 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Toons Movie', 'Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Toons Musical', 'Did I Do That to the Holidays: A Steve Urkel Story' and 'The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie'.
"According to sources it’s not a 'quality' issue with the cancelation of programs scheduled for HBO Max, but rather one of money and the ‘fear’ of getting caught...
- 5/10/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Bruce Timm is set to reprise his Batman magic on-screen with the upcoming animated Batman: Caped Crusader series. The upcoming show is set in a parallel universe in the 40s and will present us with different incarnations of the iconic characters in the Batman lore.
Recently the first look of all the characters from the series was revealed. However, out of all the characters, Harley Quinn caught the most attention due to her race-swapping. The renowned partner of Joker from the comics is an Asian American in the upcoming show.
Harley Quinn in Batman: Caped Crusader (Credits: IMDb)
The Asian American Harley Quinn immediately raised a debate among fans. Several fans thought the show had changed their favorite character from the Og show. But Timm tried to clarify that the story is different and this is an alternate version of the Batman: The Animated Series character.
Why is Bruce...
Recently the first look of all the characters from the series was revealed. However, out of all the characters, Harley Quinn caught the most attention due to her race-swapping. The renowned partner of Joker from the comics is an Asian American in the upcoming show.
Harley Quinn in Batman: Caped Crusader (Credits: IMDb)
The Asian American Harley Quinn immediately raised a debate among fans. Several fans thought the show had changed their favorite character from the Og show. But Timm tried to clarify that the story is different and this is an alternate version of the Batman: The Animated Series character.
Why is Bruce...
- 5/10/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
After originally being developed for the HBO Max streaming service, Batman: Caped Crusader found a new home on Prime Video early last year, and we finally have a first look at the highly-anticipated animated series.
Bat-fans have been anxiously awaiting a teaser for the show, and while we may have to wait a little longer, EW has now debuted a batch of images spotlighting the Dark Knight and some very different takes on several of his villains.
While speaking to the site, Bruce Timm and character designer James Tucker noted that they decided to make the new show a '40s-set period piece in an effort to set it apart from the original '90s Batman: The Animated Series.
“James and I are both really big fans of movies from that era, so we decided to really lean into that in terms of the clothes, the cars, the architecture, and the level of technology,...
Bat-fans have been anxiously awaiting a teaser for the show, and while we may have to wait a little longer, EW has now debuted a batch of images spotlighting the Dark Knight and some very different takes on several of his villains.
While speaking to the site, Bruce Timm and character designer James Tucker noted that they decided to make the new show a '40s-set period piece in an effort to set it apart from the original '90s Batman: The Animated Series.
“James and I are both really big fans of movies from that era, so we decided to really lean into that in terms of the clothes, the cars, the architecture, and the level of technology,...
- 5/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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
It's been a long time coming but we've finally got our first real look at "Batman: Caped Crusader." The upcoming animated series from "Batman: The Animated Series" co-creator Bruce Timm and producers J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves has encountered a few setbacks on its journey to release, but is now set to debut on August 1, 2024, on Amazon's Prime Video.
Details about "Batman: Caped Crusader" were first revealed at DC FanDome back in 2021, where we were promised a show that would tell a whole new story rather than continuing where "Btas" left off. Timm also characterized the show as "more 'Batman: [The] Animated Series' than 'Batman: [The] Animated Series,'" revealing that "Caped Crusader" would return to the "original principles" of the '90s show but would have no limitations in terms of "adult content," "violence," and "adult themes." During its 1992 to 1995, "Btas" had to carefully navigate the Fox censors, who...
Details about "Batman: Caped Crusader" were first revealed at DC FanDome back in 2021, where we were promised a show that would tell a whole new story rather than continuing where "Btas" left off. Timm also characterized the show as "more 'Batman: [The] Animated Series' than 'Batman: [The] Animated Series,'" revealing that "Caped Crusader" would return to the "original principles" of the '90s show but would have no limitations in terms of "adult content," "violence," and "adult themes." During its 1992 to 1995, "Btas" had to carefully navigate the Fox censors, who...
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Batman is receiving a new animated series, one that was passed over by its home in DC, before it was recused by Amazon. The show is going to take a unique approach to the character of Batman, stripping away his gadgets and gizmos and pitting him against this iconic rogue’s gallery in the backdrop of the United States in the 40s.
Bruce Wayne and Selena Kyle in Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman: Caped Crusader is certainly a unique take on the character, especially for the modern day, where Batman is either imagined as a contemporary of the audience or living in the future. The show has revealed multiple first looks via Entertainment Weekly, where the crew revealed a slew of juicy details about the show.
Batman: Caped Crusader‘s first look has already wowed fans with its aesthetic
Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman: Caped Crusader revealed its first look online, and...
Bruce Wayne and Selena Kyle in Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman: Caped Crusader is certainly a unique take on the character, especially for the modern day, where Batman is either imagined as a contemporary of the audience or living in the future. The show has revealed multiple first looks via Entertainment Weekly, where the crew revealed a slew of juicy details about the show.
Batman: Caped Crusader‘s first look has already wowed fans with its aesthetic
Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman: Caped Crusader revealed its first look online, and...
- 5/9/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
With Marvel’s X-Men ’97 creating fan fervor every Wednesday, Warner Bros. and DC are getting in on the action with Batman: Caped Crusader, a new animated series from Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th Idaho. The highly anticipated series from executive producers J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm will swoop onto Prime Video on Thursday, August 1, 2024, with ten episodes bringing the Dark Knight to 240 territories. Additional executive producers include Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich, and Sam Register.
In Batman: Caped Crusader, the corrupt outnumber the good as criminals run rampant, and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear in Gotham City. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the Gcpd and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly,...
In Batman: Caped Crusader, the corrupt outnumber the good as criminals run rampant, and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear in Gotham City. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the Gcpd and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
If you’ve been living the 1990s dream over the past few weeks with every successive episode of X-Men ’97, you’re likely feeling despondent that Marvel’s throwback animated series has nearly reached its season finale. But fear not – get ready for DC’s throwback animated series with the arrival of Batman: Caped Crusader, due to arrive on Prime Video. It’s an all-new show, but inevitably arrives in the tradition of Batman: The Animated Series, one of the most beloved of all screen takes on the Dark Knight – and it comes from the powerhouse trio of JJ Abrams, Matt Reeves (behind The Batman and its upcoming sequel), and Bruce Timm.
Now, the first images of the series have dropped – offering your first look at Batman, Bruce Wayne, Harley Quinn, Clayface, Jim Gordon and more. Take a look here:
The series is set entirely in the 1940s, placing it...
Now, the first images of the series have dropped – offering your first look at Batman, Bruce Wayne, Harley Quinn, Clayface, Jim Gordon and more. Take a look here:
The series is set entirely in the 1940s, placing it...
- 5/9/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
Prime Video has announced that Batman: Caped Crusader, the new animated series from Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th & Idaho, will premiere all ten episodes on Thursday, August 1. The series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
The streaming service also released the first images from the series, which give audiences a special peek into the world of Gotham City and some of the iconic fan-favorite characters that will be featured in the upcoming season.
Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant, and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman.
His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the Gcpd and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.
The...
The streaming service also released the first images from the series, which give audiences a special peek into the world of Gotham City and some of the iconic fan-favorite characters that will be featured in the upcoming season.
Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant, and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman.
His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the Gcpd and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.
The...
- 5/9/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Peacock has given a second-season pickup to Ted, the prequel TV series to Seth MacFarlane’s Ted film franchise.
The seven-episode initial installment of Ted, released January 11, was billed as an event series. Its overwhelming ratings success, becoming Peacock’s most-watched original series to date and the No. 1 original streaming comedy in the U.S. for more than two consecutive months in the Nielsen rankings, naturally triggered a conversation about a second season.
Despite Ted‘s excellent performance, the renewal decision was not straightforward, I hear, as the comedy’s hybrid live-action/CGI nature makes it expensive to produce, and it also takes a long time to make.
Still, keeping its biggest hit was important to Peacock, and four months after the Season 1 drop, the streamer has ordered a second season.
Set in 1993, Ted comes from writer, director, executive producer and showrunner MacFarlane.
The seven-episode initial installment of Ted, released January 11, was billed as an event series. Its overwhelming ratings success, becoming Peacock’s most-watched original series to date and the No. 1 original streaming comedy in the U.S. for more than two consecutive months in the Nielsen rankings, naturally triggered a conversation about a second season.
Despite Ted‘s excellent performance, the renewal decision was not straightforward, I hear, as the comedy’s hybrid live-action/CGI nature makes it expensive to produce, and it also takes a long time to make.
Still, keeping its biggest hit was important to Peacock, and four months after the Season 1 drop, the streamer has ordered a second season.
Set in 1993, Ted comes from writer, director, executive producer and showrunner MacFarlane.
- 5/9/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Light up the Bat-Signal! Prime Video’s animated series “Batman: Caped Crusader” will premiere Aug. 1. The streamer will release all 10 episodes of the first season.
The series is a reimagining of the Batman mythology from executive producers J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves and Bruce Timm. Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich and Sam Register also serve as executive producers for the series.
The logline for “Caped Crusader” reads: “Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the Gcpd and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.”
“Batman: Caped Crusader” will build on “Batman: The Animated Series,” which was co-created by Timm...
The series is a reimagining of the Batman mythology from executive producers J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves and Bruce Timm. Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich and Sam Register also serve as executive producers for the series.
The logline for “Caped Crusader” reads: “Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the Gcpd and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.”
“Batman: Caped Crusader” will build on “Batman: The Animated Series,” which was co-created by Timm...
- 5/9/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Matt Reeves’ upcoming Batman animated series has released some first-look images, premiere date, and detailed character descriptions that give a sense of the show’s tone.
Titled Batman: Caped Crusader, the series is billed as a “reimagining of the Batman mythology” through the lens of a team of genre super-producers which include Reeves, J.J. Abrams, and Bruce Timm.
The official description: “Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the Gcpd and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.”
The series will premiere all 10 episodes on Thursday, Aug. 1, on Prime Video.
Below is the character rundown, which include Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Dr. Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn,...
Titled Batman: Caped Crusader, the series is billed as a “reimagining of the Batman mythology” through the lens of a team of genre super-producers which include Reeves, J.J. Abrams, and Bruce Timm.
The official description: “Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the Gcpd and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.”
The series will premiere all 10 episodes on Thursday, Aug. 1, on Prime Video.
Below is the character rundown, which include Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Dr. Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn,...
- 5/9/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Batman: Caped Crusader, the new series from Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions and 6th & Idaho, will be fly to Prime Video on Thursday, August 1. All 10 episodes will drop in more than 240 territories.
The news comes ahead of Amazon’s May 14 Upfront presentation.
In addition a slew of first look images dropped from the show, giving audiences a special peek into the world of Gotham City.
The series comes from EPs J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves and Bruce Timm. Based on DC characters, Along with Abrams, Reeves and Timm, Batman: Caped Crusader executive producers include Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich and Sam Register.
In the series, the corrupt outnumber the good as criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear in Gotham City. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman.
The news comes ahead of Amazon’s May 14 Upfront presentation.
In addition a slew of first look images dropped from the show, giving audiences a special peek into the world of Gotham City.
The series comes from EPs J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves and Bruce Timm. Based on DC characters, Along with Abrams, Reeves and Timm, Batman: Caped Crusader executive producers include Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich and Sam Register.
In the series, the corrupt outnumber the good as criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear in Gotham City. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman.
- 5/9/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Ever since X-Men ’97 was revived by Marvel Studios, the superhero landscape has entered into a pseudo-nostalgic era, where audiences have begun to reminisce about the good old days, when animated series were the go-to format for good superhero fiction. Almost immediately, there was a demand to bring back other animated series, not just from Marvel, but other studios that had previously produced great superhero content like Batman Beyond.
Batman Beyond [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]Among calls to bring back superhero animated shows, there seems to be a Batman: The Animated Series sequel in development with Warner Brothers, which has increased the possibility of a Batman Beyond revival. The casting and voice director of the show, Andrea Romano, might just have told fans how they could get it if they wished for it enough.
Andrea Romano has called for a campaign from fans for a Batman Beyond revival
Batman Beyond
Andrea Romano,...
Batman Beyond [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]Among calls to bring back superhero animated shows, there seems to be a Batman: The Animated Series sequel in development with Warner Brothers, which has increased the possibility of a Batman Beyond revival. The casting and voice director of the show, Andrea Romano, might just have told fans how they could get it if they wished for it enough.
Andrea Romano has called for a campaign from fans for a Batman Beyond revival
Batman Beyond
Andrea Romano,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
There is a great beauty to what Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 3 is doing—two voice actors who spend a huge part of their careers working together as one of the most iconic duos of all time; The Batman and The Joker. Collaborating for the final time, they get to perform, even though one of them has already passed on.
An action sequence from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm featuring Kevin Conroy
There have never been two actors who have fit as well as Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill did. Both were perfectly suited for the roles they played; both were hired around the same time, and both played the characters for a very long time. The voice of the Bat literally spent the majority of his life in the mind of the character, recording his final words as the Dark Knight before his passing.
Before his untimely passing in...
An action sequence from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm featuring Kevin Conroy
There have never been two actors who have fit as well as Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill did. Both were perfectly suited for the roles they played; both were hired around the same time, and both played the characters for a very long time. The voice of the Bat literally spent the majority of his life in the mind of the character, recording his final words as the Dark Knight before his passing.
Before his untimely passing in...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
For many fans, Bruce Timm’s Dcau gave the most definitive version of Batman. Matt Reeves’ The Batman took inspiration from Timm’s dark and gritty tone of the character in Batman: The Animated Series. Timm proved that he could develop feature-length animated movies, debuting with the Batman movie, Mask of the Phantasm. However, Timm never once got the call from DC or WB to create a live-action Batman film.
Batman: The Animated Series creator Bruce Timm could’ve done a great job with a live-action film
Timm knows that he missed his chance, admitting that he was too lazy to pursue the live-action project. He was even confident that he could come up with a decent movie, that was better than George Clooney’s Batman & Robin and reached somewhere near Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight.
Bruce Timm Says He Never Got The Call For A Batman Live-Action...
Batman: The Animated Series creator Bruce Timm could’ve done a great job with a live-action film
Timm knows that he missed his chance, admitting that he was too lazy to pursue the live-action project. He was even confident that he could come up with a decent movie, that was better than George Clooney’s Batman & Robin and reached somewhere near Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight.
Bruce Timm Says He Never Got The Call For A Batman Live-Action...
- 4/21/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Batman: The Animated Series, a cornerstone of beloved DC shows, celebrated its 28th anniversary. Batman: The Animated Series was followed by two sequel series — Superman: The Animated Series (1996-2000) and The New Batman Adventures (1997-1999).
A still from Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
These three series, along with several films, make up the DC Animated Universe (Dcau). But what is it about these shows that resonates with fans, even those who typically favor Marvel?
Suggested“Like cutting the fingers off your own baby”: One Dcau Film Had Such Edgy Material it Can’t Ever be “Kid-friendly” for Bruce Timm
All the credit goes to Bruce Timm’s creative prowess. He’s a true veteran in the world of DC animation, and his talent has had a huge impact on fans for over 20 years.
How Bruce Timm Became The Mastermind Behind Iconic Dcau Creations Bruce Timm | Credits: Wikimedia Commons...
A still from Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
These three series, along with several films, make up the DC Animated Universe (Dcau). But what is it about these shows that resonates with fans, even those who typically favor Marvel?
Suggested“Like cutting the fingers off your own baby”: One Dcau Film Had Such Edgy Material it Can’t Ever be “Kid-friendly” for Bruce Timm
All the credit goes to Bruce Timm’s creative prowess. He’s a true veteran in the world of DC animation, and his talent has had a huge impact on fans for over 20 years.
How Bruce Timm Became The Mastermind Behind Iconic Dcau Creations Bruce Timm | Credits: Wikimedia Commons...
- 4/11/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- 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
Bruce Timm, the creator of Batman: The Animated Series, has expressed his interest in working on Jack Kirby’s Kamandi following his successful stint with Batman. Renowned for his exceptional work on the animated adaptation of multiple DC characters under the DC Animated Universe, Timm has recently been involved in the upcoming series titled Batman: Caped Crusader.
Bruce Timm | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
However, in an earlier interview, he addressed speculation about working on a series following Kamandi, a character created by Kirby. And Timm confirmed that discussions about working on The Last Boy on Earth had indeed taken place.
Bruce Timm Discussed Working on a Kamandi Animated Series
In an interview with George Khoury, the animation producer Bruce Timm addressed the rumors surrounding a potential series following Kamandi. Timm admitted that there were indeed discussions about a potential adaptation. “It was a kind of a truthful rumor,” he said.
Bruce...
Bruce Timm | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
However, in an earlier interview, he addressed speculation about working on a series following Kamandi, a character created by Kirby. And Timm confirmed that discussions about working on The Last Boy on Earth had indeed taken place.
Bruce Timm Discussed Working on a Kamandi Animated Series
In an interview with George Khoury, the animation producer Bruce Timm addressed the rumors surrounding a potential series following Kamandi. Timm admitted that there were indeed discussions about a potential adaptation. “It was a kind of a truthful rumor,” he said.
Bruce...
- 4/3/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Over the years there have been numerous series following the Gotham vigilante, Batman. However, not all have attained the caliber of Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series. Running from 1993 to 1995, the show is hailed as one of the finest interpretations of the DC superhero, revered not only within animation but also among live-action adaptations.
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Fans are now eagerly awaiting the next installment in the Dark Knight’s journey, with its creative team including the esteemed animation producer. Timm has also expressed uncertainty about delving into further animated ventures centered around the character.
Bruce Timm Was Unsure About More Batman Projects
In an interview with DC Animated, the renowned animation producer Bruce Timm shared his thoughts on the prospect of creating 13 more episodes for Batman. While reflecting on the success of the previous shows, he admitted being uncertain about his approach toward more Batman content.
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Fans are now eagerly awaiting the next installment in the Dark Knight’s journey, with its creative team including the esteemed animation producer. Timm has also expressed uncertainty about delving into further animated ventures centered around the character.
Bruce Timm Was Unsure About More Batman Projects
In an interview with DC Animated, the renowned animation producer Bruce Timm shared his thoughts on the prospect of creating 13 more episodes for Batman. While reflecting on the success of the previous shows, he admitted being uncertain about his approach toward more Batman content.
- 4/2/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
American artist, animator, creator, writer and producer, Bruce Timm is known majorly for his collaboration with the Dcau. He went on to create shows like Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League, Batman Beyond, Justice League Unlimited, etc. But before he was working on such superhit animations, Timm started his career with Filmnation.
Bruce Timm. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The animator dropped out of college early, before he started working on K-Mart. He then got into Filmnation in his second attempt in the late 1980s, and finally started working on animation.
Bruce Timm Started His Career With a Knock-off
Bruce Timm‘s career took a turn when he finally passed a layout test for Filmnation. It was his second attempt, but he could finally work on things he loved, even though the animation industry at the time was not the best place to be in. He revealed (via...
Bruce Timm. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The animator dropped out of college early, before he started working on K-Mart. He then got into Filmnation in his second attempt in the late 1980s, and finally started working on animation.
Bruce Timm Started His Career With a Knock-off
Bruce Timm‘s career took a turn when he finally passed a layout test for Filmnation. It was his second attempt, but he could finally work on things he loved, even though the animation industry at the time was not the best place to be in. He revealed (via...
- 3/30/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Before James Gunn's Dcu begins, Netflix surprised fans by announcing a new live-action show to be released soon.
While Warner Bros. is known to use Max as the core home for everything within the greater DC Universe, other streamers have also hosted various properties from the blue brand.
In 2023, Max abandoned a Batman series called Batman: Caped Crusader, selling the rights for this new Dark Knight-centric series to Amazon Prime Video.
Read full article on The Direct.
While Warner Bros. is known to use Max as the core home for everything within the greater DC Universe, other streamers have also hosted various properties from the blue brand.
In 2023, Max abandoned a Batman series called Batman: Caped Crusader, selling the rights for this new Dark Knight-centric series to Amazon Prime Video.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/20/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
"Batman: Caped Crusader" the new 10-episode animated TV series produced by Matt Reeves, J. J. Abrams and Bruce Timm, recently canceled by HBO Max before its 2023 launch, is prepping for a two season streaming order Tba on Amazon Prime Video:
"......the series, exploring the thrilling, cinematic and evocative noir roots of 'Batman’ while diving deeper into the psychology of DC's iconic comic book characters, was shopped around by Warner Bros Animation…
“…along with other unreleased content including 'Merry Little Batman', currently streaming, 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Toons Movie', 'Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Toons Musical', 'Did I Do That to the Holidays: A Steve Urkel Story' and 'The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie'.
"According to sources it’s not a 'quality' issue with the cancelation of programs scheduled for HBO Max, but rather one of money and the ‘fear’ of...
"......the series, exploring the thrilling, cinematic and evocative noir roots of 'Batman’ while diving deeper into the psychology of DC's iconic comic book characters, was shopped around by Warner Bros Animation…
“…along with other unreleased content including 'Merry Little Batman', currently streaming, 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Toons Movie', 'Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Toons Musical', 'Did I Do That to the Holidays: A Steve Urkel Story' and 'The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie'.
"According to sources it’s not a 'quality' issue with the cancelation of programs scheduled for HBO Max, but rather one of money and the ‘fear’ of...
- 3/6/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Robert Pattinson’s Batman could have been a part of James Gunn’s Dcu but has since been labeled an Elseworld story, distinct from what will be offered in the Dcu. However, despite the more grounded approach that the character and the universe have taken, it is possible to tie it in with characters like Superman, Wonder Woman, and the wider DC Universe.
Robert Pattinson as Batman in The Batman
Matt Reeves’ version of The Dark Knight will exist in its own little universe for the time being. A different version of Batman will be part of the wider Dcu, one that will make its debut with Damien Wayne as its Robin. However, should the need arise to include Robert Pattinson’s Batman into the mix, multiple avenues are afforded to the Dcu, to stitch the Reeves-verse with the wider Dcu.
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Robert Pattinson as Batman in The Batman
Matt Reeves’ version of The Dark Knight will exist in its own little universe for the time being. A different version of Batman will be part of the wider Dcu, one that will make its debut with Damien Wayne as its Robin. However, should the need arise to include Robert Pattinson’s Batman into the mix, multiple avenues are afforded to the Dcu, to stitch the Reeves-verse with the wider Dcu.
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- 2/25/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Kevin Conroy's performance as Bruce Wayne and Batman remains the most accurate and perfect portrayal of the Caped Crusader. The late actor didn't need to fake a deep voice to turn on the Batman, or a voice modulator to appear threatening. He didn't need to be silly to be funny. With just his voice — and a team of skilled animators — he managed to bring to life a Bruce Wayne who is cool and suave, along with a Batman who is scary yet inspiring, strong yet vulnerable. When Conroy finally was able to play the character in live-action, he even managed to add a darker and more violent side to the character.
Conroy's take on Batman defined the character for a generation. This also made the news that Conroy's last performance as the world's greatest detective would be in the "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" video game rather conflicting.
Conroy's take on Batman defined the character for a generation. This also made the news that Conroy's last performance as the world's greatest detective would be in the "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" video game rather conflicting.
- 1/31/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Criminal, the Eisner Award-winning graphic novel series written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Sean Phillips, will soon become a TV series on Prime Video.
Prime Video has given a series order to Criminal, nearly a year after it was put on the development fast-track. A writers’ room for the project was put together early last year, but the WGA strike brought development to a halt. Criminal tells “the interweaving saga of several generations of families tied together by the crimes and murders of the past.” Ed Brubaker wrote the script for the pilot and will co-showrun the series with Jordan Harper (Hightown). Both will also executive produce alongside Sean Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, Phillip Barnett, and Legendary Television.
Related Batman: Caped Crusader animated series finds a new home at Amazon
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper,...
Prime Video has given a series order to Criminal, nearly a year after it was put on the development fast-track. A writers’ room for the project was put together early last year, but the WGA strike brought development to a halt. Criminal tells “the interweaving saga of several generations of families tied together by the crimes and murders of the past.” Ed Brubaker wrote the script for the pilot and will co-showrun the series with Jordan Harper (Hightown). Both will also executive produce alongside Sean Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, Phillip Barnett, and Legendary Television.
Related Batman: Caped Crusader animated series finds a new home at Amazon
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Amazon’s Prime Video has ordered a series adaptation of the Ed Brubaker graphic novel “Criminal,” Variety has confirmed.
Brubaker created the graphic novel along with Sean Phillips. Both serve as executive producers. Brubaker also wrote the pilot script and will serve as co-showrunner alongside executive producer Jordan Harper.
“’Criminal’ is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD wholly owned development at Amazon MGM Studios. “I know our global Prime Video customers will immediately embrace this story, and I look forward to working with Ed, Jordan, and the team to bring it to the screen.”
The series is executive produced by Brubaker, Harper, and Sean Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, and Phillip Barnett. Legendary Television will also serve as an executive producer. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
“Sean and I have been building...
Brubaker created the graphic novel along with Sean Phillips. Both serve as executive producers. Brubaker also wrote the pilot script and will serve as co-showrunner alongside executive producer Jordan Harper.
“’Criminal’ is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD wholly owned development at Amazon MGM Studios. “I know our global Prime Video customers will immediately embrace this story, and I look forward to working with Ed, Jordan, and the team to bring it to the screen.”
The series is executive produced by Brubaker, Harper, and Sean Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, and Phillip Barnett. Legendary Television will also serve as an executive producer. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
“Sean and I have been building...
- 1/8/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Prime Video has given a series order to Criminal, a drama based on the multi-Eisner Award-winning graphic novel series created by Ed Brubaker, who writes the comic, and Sean Phillips, who illustrates it. Brubaker, who penned the pilot script, will co-showrun the TV series with crime fiction author Jordan Harper (Hightown).
The project, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, has been on fast track development at Amazon, which opened a writers room in early 2023. The process was interrupted by the WGA strike.
Criminal is described as an interlocking universe of crime stories. As Brubaker explained to Deadline in a 2019 interview, “Criminal tells the interweaving saga of several generations of families tied together by the crimes and murders of the past.”
Brubaker and Harper executive produce alongside Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, Phillip Barnett and Legendary Television.
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,...
The project, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, has been on fast track development at Amazon, which opened a writers room in early 2023. The process was interrupted by the WGA strike.
Criminal is described as an interlocking universe of crime stories. As Brubaker explained to Deadline in a 2019 interview, “Criminal tells the interweaving saga of several generations of families tied together by the crimes and murders of the past.”
Brubaker and Harper executive produce alongside Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, Phillip Barnett and Legendary Television.
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Ed Brubaker’s Criminal is moving forward at Amazon.
Nearly a year since it was first put in development, the retail giant and streamer has handed out a formal series order for the drama series based on the interlocking world of crime stories from the comic book powerhouse.
Brubaker, whose TV credits include Westworld and Batman: Caped Crusader, will serve as showrunner alongside crime fiction author Jordan Harper (Hightown, Gotham). Sean Phillips, who co-created Criminal alongside Brubaker, will also exec produce alongside Brubaker and Harper as well as Sarah Carbiener and Phillip Barnett. Legendary Television will also be credited as an exec producer. Amazon MGM Studios is the studio.
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD wholly owned development, Amazon MGM Studios. “I know our global Prime Video customers will immediately embrace this story,...
Nearly a year since it was first put in development, the retail giant and streamer has handed out a formal series order for the drama series based on the interlocking world of crime stories from the comic book powerhouse.
Brubaker, whose TV credits include Westworld and Batman: Caped Crusader, will serve as showrunner alongside crime fiction author Jordan Harper (Hightown, Gotham). Sean Phillips, who co-created Criminal alongside Brubaker, will also exec produce alongside Brubaker and Harper as well as Sarah Carbiener and Phillip Barnett. Legendary Television will also be credited as an exec producer. Amazon MGM Studios is the studio.
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD wholly owned development, Amazon MGM Studios. “I know our global Prime Video customers will immediately embrace this story,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Batman: Caped Crusader" the new 10-episode animated TV series produced by Matt Reeves, J. J. Abrams and Bruce Timm, recently canceled by HBO Max before its 2023 launch, is prepping for a two season streaming order Tba on Amazon Prime Video:
"......the series, exploring the thrilling, cinematic and evocative noir roots of 'Batman’ while diving deeper into the psychology of DC's iconic comic book characters, was shopped around by Warner Bros Animation…
“…along with other unreleased content including 'Merry Little Batman', currently streaming, 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Toons Movie', 'Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Toons Musical', 'Did I Do That to the Holidays: A Steve Urkel Story' and 'The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie'.
"According to sources it’s not a 'quality' issue with the cancelation of programs scheduled for HBO Max, but rather one of money and the ‘fear’ of...
"......the series, exploring the thrilling, cinematic and evocative noir roots of 'Batman’ while diving deeper into the psychology of DC's iconic comic book characters, was shopped around by Warner Bros Animation…
“…along with other unreleased content including 'Merry Little Batman', currently streaming, 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Toons Movie', 'Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Toons Musical', 'Did I Do That to the Holidays: A Steve Urkel Story' and 'The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie'.
"According to sources it’s not a 'quality' issue with the cancelation of programs scheduled for HBO Max, but rather one of money and the ‘fear’ of...
- 12/12/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
I love it when a Batman-centric project arrives animated and has a stylized design. Such is the case with Warner Bros. Animation’s family holiday movie Merry Little Batman, which takes the Caped Crusader and his son Damian Wayne and gives them an illustrative, Ron Searle-inspired coat of paint.
As if Prime Video hasn’t cornered the market enough regarding stellar superhero content, their acquisition of Merry Little Batman, along with a ton of other Batman-related projects, including the Bruce Timm/Matt Reeves/J.J. Abrams animated series Batman: Caped Crusader, from Warner Bros. Discovery, adds just a bit of power to the streamer’s greatness. One Zaslav’s trash is another studio’s treasure. The funniest part is that this is the best DC movie Warner Bros. didn’t even distribute this year. Ain’t that a killer joke?
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Wayne Manor, precocious...
As if Prime Video hasn’t cornered the market enough regarding stellar superhero content, their acquisition of Merry Little Batman, along with a ton of other Batman-related projects, including the Bruce Timm/Matt Reeves/J.J. Abrams animated series Batman: Caped Crusader, from Warner Bros. Discovery, adds just a bit of power to the streamer’s greatness. One Zaslav’s trash is another studio’s treasure. The funniest part is that this is the best DC movie Warner Bros. didn’t even distribute this year. Ain’t that a killer joke?
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Wayne Manor, precocious...
- 12/8/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Prime Video’s next adult animated series is going to the devil.
The Amazon-owned streamer has ordered two seasons of Hazbin Hotel, a series based on a 2019 animated pilot of the same name by Vivienne Medrano. A24 is producing the series, with Fox’s Bento Box Entertainment handling the animation. The first season is set to premiere in January.
Hazbin Hotel centers on Charlie, the princess of Hell, and her mission of rehabilitating demons as a means of peacefully reducing overpopulation in the realm. She opens a hotel with the hope that her guests will check out and move into Heaven. Most of Hell is skeptical to say the least, but her devoted partner, Vaggie, and their first test subject, adult film star Angel Dust, stand by her. A powerful entity called the Radio Demon reaches out to assist Charlie, giving her crazy dream a chance to become a reality.
The Amazon-owned streamer has ordered two seasons of Hazbin Hotel, a series based on a 2019 animated pilot of the same name by Vivienne Medrano. A24 is producing the series, with Fox’s Bento Box Entertainment handling the animation. The first season is set to premiere in January.
Hazbin Hotel centers on Charlie, the princess of Hell, and her mission of rehabilitating demons as a means of peacefully reducing overpopulation in the realm. She opens a hotel with the hope that her guests will check out and move into Heaven. Most of Hell is skeptical to say the least, but her devoted partner, Vaggie, and their first test subject, adult film star Angel Dust, stand by her. A powerful entity called the Radio Demon reaches out to assist Charlie, giving her crazy dream a chance to become a reality.
- 9/28/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios are in a rough era they’d like to forget as soon as possible, at least regarding their live-action content. However, DC has always been known for terrific animated content since the legendary ‘Batman: The Animated Series.’ In the last 30 years, DC spawned many animated movies and television series. Some of them were absolutely terrific, and the minority of them not so much, but still, DC fans always have a good reason to look forward to upcoming animated content.
Last July, WB and DC officially announced two brand-new animated movies — ‘Watchmen’ and ‘Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths’ — and it’s hard to say which one we’re more looking forward to. Both of these movies will adapt some of the most known storylines that DC Comics ever published. Still, according to some recent reports, it looks like the studio is aware that these...
Last July, WB and DC officially announced two brand-new animated movies — ‘Watchmen’ and ‘Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths’ — and it’s hard to say which one we’re more looking forward to. Both of these movies will adapt some of the most known storylines that DC Comics ever published. Still, according to some recent reports, it looks like the studio is aware that these...
- 9/6/2023
- by Lukas Abramovich
- Comic Basics
Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network production workers are attempting to unionize with The Animation Guild (Tag).
A petition was filed with the National Labor Relations Board today requesting a union election. The petition includes 66 staffers at Warner Bros. Animation and 22 at Cartoon Network, including roles like production manager, digital production assistant, It technician, production coordinator, production assistant, design production coordinator, assistant production manager and senior assistant production manager.
They are involved in such Warner Bros. projects as Batman: The Caped Crusader, Harley Quinn and Teen Titans Go! and Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake, We Baby Bears and Craig of the Creek.
The workers also requested voluntary recognition from management at the Warner Bros. Discovery subsidiaries.
A tweet was issued confirming the move, which was officially announced earlier on a joint Zoom call.
“Although many might not think it, production is a specialized skill; we might not be artists or writers,...
A petition was filed with the National Labor Relations Board today requesting a union election. The petition includes 66 staffers at Warner Bros. Animation and 22 at Cartoon Network, including roles like production manager, digital production assistant, It technician, production coordinator, production assistant, design production coordinator, assistant production manager and senior assistant production manager.
They are involved in such Warner Bros. projects as Batman: The Caped Crusader, Harley Quinn and Teen Titans Go! and Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake, We Baby Bears and Craig of the Creek.
The workers also requested voluntary recognition from management at the Warner Bros. Discovery subsidiaries.
A tweet was issued confirming the move, which was officially announced earlier on a joint Zoom call.
“Although many might not think it, production is a specialized skill; we might not be artists or writers,...
- 7/20/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The era of toy movies has arrived. Weeks ahead of the official release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, the iconic toy company Mattel has made headlines for even more toy-inspired flicks in the works, including an “A24-type” movie about Barney and, now, a “gritty” film adaptation of Hot Wheels produced by J.J. Abrams.
In a new report from The New Yorker offering a run-down of the upcoming media projects Mattel is engaged in, fans received a preview of what the forthcoming Hot Wheels film will be like. The project — produced by Abrams’ production company, Bad Robot — was first announced over a year ago in April 2022, and will reportedly be “emotional and grounded and gritty,” though the script has “yet to materialize.”
“For a long time, we were talking to Mattel about Hot Wheels, and we couldn’t quite find the thing that clicked, that made it worthy of what Hot Wheels — that title — deserved,...
In a new report from The New Yorker offering a run-down of the upcoming media projects Mattel is engaged in, fans received a preview of what the forthcoming Hot Wheels film will be like. The project — produced by Abrams’ production company, Bad Robot — was first announced over a year ago in April 2022, and will reportedly be “emotional and grounded and gritty,” though the script has “yet to materialize.”
“For a long time, we were talking to Mattel about Hot Wheels, and we couldn’t quite find the thing that clicked, that made it worthy of what Hot Wheels — that title — deserved,...
- 7/5/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Bruce Timm is taking another stab at the Dark Knight with Batman: Caped Crusader. Executive Vice President of Alternative Programming for Warner Bros. Animation Peter Girardi told the crowd at Annecy (via Variety) that Caped Crusader will give Timm the opportunity to do everything he wasn’t able to do with Batman: The Animated Series.
“It’s everything that Bruce Timm wanted to do in the original series [the 1992 “Batman, the Animated Series”] but because it ran on a kid’s channel, he wasn’t able to do it,” Peter Girardi said. “So this definitely skews older. It’s more of his complete vision.” The Batman: Caped Crusader footage screened at Annecy was in the early stages, but was described as “ultra noir” with a “brooding tone.“
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Batman: Caped Crusader was ordered by HBO Max and...
“It’s everything that Bruce Timm wanted to do in the original series [the 1992 “Batman, the Animated Series”] but because it ran on a kid’s channel, he wasn’t able to do it,” Peter Girardi said. “So this definitely skews older. It’s more of his complete vision.” The Batman: Caped Crusader footage screened at Annecy was in the early stages, but was described as “ultra noir” with a “brooding tone.“
Related Merry Little Batman: Amazon lights the Bat Signal for three new animated projects set in Gotham City
Batman: Caped Crusader was ordered by HBO Max and...
- 6/19/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Annecy — London-based Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe is set to initiate production next week on “Beast Boy: Lone Wolf,” the first time than a DC title that will be made out of the U.K.
The announcement was made at a studio focus for Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, whose fan favourites had a student/exec audience hollering in approval.
Introduced by Sam Register, president of all three companies, the focus must rate at the fastest-paced of all big studio unveils at Annecy, packed by never-seen-before footage of multiple shows. Register didn’t talk strategy: The audience wanted to see shows, and studio execs were excited to show them.
Indirectly, however, the focus said much about the state of animation at Warner Bros. Discovery after it scaled back on originals and restructured organization last year. Some pivots seen at the focus:
*One big Annecy focus highlight was...
The announcement was made at a studio focus for Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, whose fan favourites had a student/exec audience hollering in approval.
Introduced by Sam Register, president of all three companies, the focus must rate at the fastest-paced of all big studio unveils at Annecy, packed by never-seen-before footage of multiple shows. Register didn’t talk strategy: The audience wanted to see shows, and studio execs were excited to show them.
Indirectly, however, the focus said much about the state of animation at Warner Bros. Discovery after it scaled back on originals and restructured organization last year. Some pivots seen at the focus:
*One big Annecy focus highlight was...
- 6/16/2023
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
We now know exactly when My Adventures With Superman — which was ordered to series more than two years ago — will take flight.
The new animated series, in which Jack Quaid (The Boys) voices the Man of Steel, will debut with back-to-back episodes on Thursday, July 6 at midnight Et on Adult Swim, followed by weekly releases every Thursday.
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The new animated series, in which Jack Quaid (The Boys) voices the Man of Steel, will debut with back-to-back episodes on Thursday, July 6 at midnight Et on Adult Swim, followed by weekly releases every Thursday.
More from TVLineKim Cattrall to Return as Samantha in Season 2 of And Just Like That...Max Apologizes for Lumping Writers and Directors Into 'Creators' Category After Guilds Call It 'a Grave Insult'Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai Premiere Recap: Rules Are Made to Be...
- 6/5/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Bat-Family is coming soon to Prime Video. The comedic animated series, a spin-off of the also-announced Merry Little Batman animated film, follows Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne.
As previously announced, another series featuring the Caped Crusader is also on its way to Prime Video. Batman: Caped Crusader was picked up for a two-season order after being cancelled at HBO Max last year. The animated series is a reimagining of the Batman mythology. Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves are behind that series.
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As previously announced, another series featuring the Caped Crusader is also on its way to Prime Video. Batman: Caped Crusader was picked up for a two-season order after being cancelled at HBO Max last year. The animated series is a reimagining of the Batman mythology. Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves are behind that series.
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- 5/1/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte will be back for Season 2 of “And Just Like That” this June. Earlier this week, HBO Max — soon to be transitioned into Max — released its new trailer that showed Carrie is having sex again, Charlotte’s daughter wants to start, and a blast from the past appears. The upcoming season of the “Sex and the City” sequel is set to debut in June, though no official date has been announced.
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The highly anticipated sixth season of Netflix’s anthology series ‘Black Mirror’ is coming in June, but like “And Just Like That,” no premiere date has been confirmed. This season’s cast taking a dark look at technology will include Aaron Paul, Annie Murphy, Danny Ramirez,...
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The highly anticipated sixth season of Netflix’s anthology series ‘Black Mirror’ is coming in June, but like “And Just Like That,” no premiere date has been confirmed. This season’s cast taking a dark look at technology will include Aaron Paul, Annie Murphy, Danny Ramirez,...
- 4/28/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Prime Video today announced the acquisition of two new DC animated Batman series, alongside an original animated film from Warner Bros. Animation and DC. The film Merry Little Batman is ordered with a spinoff series, Bat-Family, along with a two-season order for Batman: Caped Crusader, from executive producers Bruce Timm, J J Abrams, and Matt Reeves. The Batman animated titles will premiere exclusively on Prime Video.
“Batman: The Animated Series helped pioneer in the evolution of superhero storytelling and defined the Dark Knight for a generation,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios. “Batman: Caped Crusader will no doubt continue that tradition and, alongside Merry Little Batman and Bat-Family, we’re thrilled to collaborate with Warner Bros. Animation to offer a variety of takes of the Batman mythos to our global Prime Video customers.”
“We are excited to partner with Amazon to begin an all-new animated chapter of Batman.
“Batman: The Animated Series helped pioneer in the evolution of superhero storytelling and defined the Dark Knight for a generation,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios. “Batman: Caped Crusader will no doubt continue that tradition and, alongside Merry Little Batman and Bat-Family, we’re thrilled to collaborate with Warner Bros. Animation to offer a variety of takes of the Batman mythos to our global Prime Video customers.”
“We are excited to partner with Amazon to begin an all-new animated chapter of Batman.
- 4/28/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
After years of tech-driven disruption (remember when a phone company briefly owned Warner Bros.?), David Zaslav has been trying to strike a back-to-basics, business-as-usual tone with anyone who will listen: Wall Street analysts, Hollywood creatives and most recently the crowd of theater owners gathered in Las Vegas at CinemaCon this week.
The Warner Bros. Discovery chief has strongly rejected the streaming-first strategy of his predecessor, Jason Kilar, the Hulu cofounder who advanced day-and-date or HBO Max-only releases for Warner Bros. movies. At CinemaCon, Zaslav promised long theatrical runs for Warner’s slate of new movies like “Barbie” and “The Flash.”
Movies seemed like something of an afterthought at the unveiling of Max, the replacement for HBO Max, this month. “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” which faltered at the box office, will have its streaming debut as Max begins service on May 23. There was no mention of streaming-only movies.
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The Warner Bros. Discovery chief has strongly rejected the streaming-first strategy of his predecessor, Jason Kilar, the Hulu cofounder who advanced day-and-date or HBO Max-only releases for Warner Bros. movies. At CinemaCon, Zaslav promised long theatrical runs for Warner’s slate of new movies like “Barbie” and “The Flash.”
Movies seemed like something of an afterthought at the unveiling of Max, the replacement for HBO Max, this month. “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” which faltered at the box office, will have its streaming debut as Max begins service on May 23. There was no mention of streaming-only movies.
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- 4/27/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
We have royally good news for fans of Casey McQuiston’s bestselling novel Red, White & Royal Blue: Prime Video announced on social media that the highly anticipated film adaptation will premiere on Friday, August 11.
The 2019 novel takes place in a hypothetical world where the first female president is inaugurated in 2016 and her son, Alex Claremont-Diaz, begins a forbidden enemies-to-lovers romance with Prince Henry of Wales.
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- 4/26/2023
- by Erianne Lewis
- TVLine.com
Merry Little Batman: Amazon lights the Bat Signal for three new animated projects set in Gotham City
Prime Video is setting up shop in Gotham City for three new DC animated projects, including the film Merry Little Batman, with a spinoff series, Bat-Family, and a two-season order for Batman: Caped Crusader, from executive producers Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves.
Merry Little Batman is an animated family-oriented action comedy focusing on Damian Wayne as he discovers he’s alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve. He takes the Home Alone-esque opportunity to become “Little Batman” and defend his home and Gotham City from crooks and villains planning to destroy the holidays. Mike Roth (Regular Show) directs from a screenplay by Morgan Evans (Teen Titans Go!). Roth also executive produces alongside Warner Bros. Animation chief Sam Register.
When Batman: Caped Crusader was canceled by Warner Bros. suit David Zaslav as a cost-cutting move, Warner Bros. Animation started shopping the show to other streaming services. The series...
Merry Little Batman is an animated family-oriented action comedy focusing on Damian Wayne as he discovers he’s alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve. He takes the Home Alone-esque opportunity to become “Little Batman” and defend his home and Gotham City from crooks and villains planning to destroy the holidays. Mike Roth (Regular Show) directs from a screenplay by Morgan Evans (Teen Titans Go!). Roth also executive produces alongside Warner Bros. Animation chief Sam Register.
When Batman: Caped Crusader was canceled by Warner Bros. suit David Zaslav as a cost-cutting move, Warner Bros. Animation started shopping the show to other streaming services. The series...
- 4/26/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Three new DC animated projects have been acquired by Prime Video including the film Merry Little Batman ordered with a spinoff series, Bat-Family, and a two-season order for Batman: Caped Crusader, from executive producers Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves.
Merry Little Batman is an animated family action comedy that follows young Damian Wayne as he finds himself alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve transforming into “Little Batman” in order to defend his home and Gotham City from the crooks and supervillains intent on destroying the holidays.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based on characters from DC, Merry Little Batman is directed by Mike Roth (Regular Show) from a screenplay by Morgan Evans (Teen Titans Go!). Roth also serves as executive producer, alongside Sam Register.
Following the events of the holiday film, Bat-Family follows Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne—who has taken on the...
Merry Little Batman is an animated family action comedy that follows young Damian Wayne as he finds himself alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve transforming into “Little Batman” in order to defend his home and Gotham City from the crooks and supervillains intent on destroying the holidays.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based on characters from DC, Merry Little Batman is directed by Mike Roth (Regular Show) from a screenplay by Morgan Evans (Teen Titans Go!). Roth also serves as executive producer, alongside Sam Register.
Following the events of the holiday film, Bat-Family follows Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne—who has taken on the...
- 4/26/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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