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'Batman: TAS', 'Batman Beyond' and 'The Batman' now online
by Jim Harvey (Mon 07-21-2008)

Can't get enough of Batman after taking in 'The Dark Knight'? Tune your browser to Joost.com. They've posted a a wide selection of bat-toons, including episodes of 'Batman: The Animated Series', 'Batman Beyond' and 'The Batman' for your viewing pleasure.

Batman Beyond
by Coming Attractions (Sun 05-18-2003)

...ed series Batman Beyond, created by Paul Dini, Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett.Premise:Decades after the final appearance of Gotham City's Dark Knight, a retired Bruce Wayne lives in the seclusion of his mansion, his days of crimefighting a distant memory....

BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER
by Frank Garcia (Tue 12-05-2000)

`Let’s dance, Bozo!` — Batman to the Joker`I`m rested, I`m tanned, and I`m ready to give this town a wedgie again!` — The JokerIn spite of three seasons of fantastic, futuristic adventures on Warner Brothers’ hit animated series Batman Beyond, what contin...


'Batman Gotham Knight': The Dark Voice Returns! (Thu 03-20-2008)

...usader in Batman Beyond. Animation legend and Batman Gotham Knight producer Bruce Timm said Conroy was the obvious choice for both widespread fan approval and to provide an overriding sense of continuity within a film in which Batman appears in so many...

Batman: Gotham Knight (also w/special edition)
by Bryce Coulter (Fri 09-05-2008)

Can an anime version of Batman hold a candle next to the recently released Batman movies? Even the animated series of the 90’s?What They SayAcclaimed screenwriters including David Goyer (Batman Begins), Josh Olson (A History of Violence) and Alan Bu...

DVD Review: "Batman Beyond, Season 3" (Fri 03-30-2007)

"What's sort of ironic about BATMAN BEYOND is that it was born to be a gimmick -- you know, cash in' with the 'kids' by stamping it with the famous Batman brand. They probably were thinking 'Let's make a Batman show for kids, and give it the Spider-Man tr...

BATMAN BEYOND: ELECTRONIC TALKING AFTER BURNER BATMAN (Hasbro)
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 10-29-2000)

...ted them? Batman Beyond fans will likely go nuts over this figure. While I understand the appeal of the series, I still prefer the present-day set Batman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures. The nice, sturdy window-box packaging is festo...


RETURN OF THE JOKER - A Batman Beyond All Expectations
by Steve Fritz (Wed 12-06-2000)

... project, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is released domestically on Dec. 12. `We assumed that with direct-to-video we now had this tremendous license to deal with subject matter we couldn`t normally deal with. The idea was theoretically that home ...

Review: 'Batman Beyond' on DVD (Wed 03-22-2006)

"The world of Batman feels like it's expanding every day, from the movies to comics to books to numerous television incarnations. Batman Beyond isn't the best animated version of the Dark Knight, but it's also not the worst, and while it could tap that gu...

A Chat With Indie Batman Beyond Director
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 08-27-2002)

Eli McElmurray of the DC Live Action Universe group sat down and talked to Aaron Schoenke, the director of an independently made live-action Batman Beyond Year One movie. Eli was nice enough to share his account with C2F readers. I had the chance...

Interview: 'Batman Beyond' writer Stan Berkowitz (Wed 03-15-2006)

Having written episodes for the like of Spider-Man, Batman and Superman, veteran scribe Stan Berkowitz was presented with an all new challenge - a teenage Batman. The Worlds Finest caught up with Stan for a look back on his work on 'Batman Beyond.'


Review: "Batman Beyond Season Two" DVD (Sun 10-22-2006)

"Chances are if you're reading this you were probably going to pick this set up anyway and I've done very little to change your mind. If you weren't however, please do - Batman Beyond is certainly worthy of a purchase. For the DC devotees, enjoy this set ...

Review: "JLU: Season One," "Batman Beyond: Season Two" DVDs
by Jim Harvey (Mon 10-23-2006)

Both Justice League Unlimited: Season One and Batman Beyond: Season Two are solid collections, and worth picking up. No fan of the DCAU should be without these handsome sets, as both come Highly Recommended.

New "Batman Beyond" and "Justice League Unlimited" Season Sets in October (Thu 07-13-2006)

Final details on the upcoming season sets of Batman Beyond and Justice League Unlimited are still not finalized, but so far we have initial cover art as well as a few early specs. Please keep in mind that while Justice League Unlimited is stated as th...

Review: "Batman Beyond: Season One" DVD
by Jim Harvey (Thu 03-16-2006)

Comprised of two discs, this entire first season of Batman Beyond is rock solid. As long as they keep up the content, but maybe throw in a few more commentaries, I'll be incredibly happy with these releases. After all, it's really just the show I want on ...


Batman Beyond on Cinemax (Mon 12-18-2006)

Cinemax will air Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 6:10 a.m.

Win the First Seasons of Justice League and Batman Beyond (Wed 03-15-2006)

Follow the link for your chance to win the first seasons of Justice League and Batman Beyond on DVD.

Back Art and Official Synopsis for Batman Beyond Season 3 DVD (Sat 12-30-2006)

Click to see the Back art and to read the official synopsis and special features for the Batman Beyond Season three DVD.

BATMAN & TARZAN: CLAWS OF THE CATWOMAN
by Jason Henderson (Wed 09-13-2000)

Tarzan: `Why does a millionaire dress in a costume and hurl himself from rooftops?`Batman: `Why does a noblemen live in the jungle and hurl himself from the treetops?`The one thing Batman & Tarzan: Claws of the Catwoman makes abundantly clear to me is thi...


Review: "Batman Beyond: Season Two" DVD
by Jim Harvey (Thu 12-14-2006)

...tely your Batman Beyond and DCAU DVD collection, but it's just worth picking up period. It's a quality program that any animation fan can dig into."

BATMAN, WOLVERINE, toons and toys
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-05-2008)

... pics... Batman Beyond villains from Mattel? In a bat-toy rumor column on Legions of Gotham, Mattel discusses potential lines of upcoming Batman action figures: We are looking at some of the Batman Beyond villains for future packs. We have a great...

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS - Devin Grayson
by Russell Lissau (Wed 10-18-2000)

Devin Grayson had one goal when she started writing comic books three years ago: to tell stories about Batman. Period. Unlike most comics creators, Grayson wasn’t into funnybooks as a child, so superheroes never really held any interest for her as a write...

Berkowitz discusses "Batman," "The Batman," and "JL: The New Frontier"
by Jim Harvey (Wed 09-05-2007)

Batman? Batman Beyond? "The" Batman? Justice League's Batman? Now "The New Frontier" Batman? Is there a "Batman" that Stan Berkowitz hasn't written?


Hillhouse discusses working on "Batman Beyond," "Justice League" DVDs
by Jim Harvey (Thu 03-29-2007)

Jason Hillhouse discusses "Batman Beyond," "Justice League," and how they put the DVD box sets together.

BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER UNCUT VERSION
by DEREK BARTHOLOMAUS (Sat 06-29-2002)

Back in the year 2000 there was a lot of excited talk about a new direct-to-video BATMAN BEYOND feature that was being made. It was going to feature the return of the original Joker and explain what happened to the second Robin. It was going to be dark. I...

First look at complete "Batman Beyond: Season Three" DVD
by Jim Harvey (Sat 02-24-2007)

Get an exclusive first look at the complete packaging for the March 2007 release of "Batman Beyond: Season Three."

'Batman Beyond: The Complete 1st Season' site launch (Sat 03-18-2006)

Warner Home Video has launched a DVD site for the complete first season collection of 'Batman Beyond.'


Video Clips: Creators Talk "Batman Beyond"
by Jim Harvey (Mon 10-23-2006)

Chekc out these videos clips from "Batman Beyond: Season Two" DVD set where the creators of the series discuss many aspects of the classic animated series.

Batman Beyond: Season 3 DVD Update (Mon 01-01-2007)

Check out the DVD details and back-package art from Batman Beyond: Season 3, due on DVD on March 20.

Batman Beyond: Season 2 DVD menus (Wed 09-27-2006)

The Continuum has obtained screen menu images from the Batman Beyond: Season 2 DVD, due in store on Oct. 24 from Warner Home Video.

Batman Beyond 2nd Season DVD (Wed 07-12-2006)

Batman Beyond - The Complete Second Season is coming on DVD on October 24th.


Batman Beyond on Static Shock (Tue 12-16-2003)

According to Toon Zone, the fourth season of Static shock will feature a guest appearance from Will Friedle's Batman Beyond.

'Justice League' and 'Batman Beyond' DVD Press Release
by Jim Harvey (Fri 02-10-2006)

No crime is left unpunished as Warner Home Video ) and DC Comics bring the most courageous superheroes to DVD. A comic lovers' dream, Justice League: The Animated Series Season 1 and Batman Beyond: Season 1 will be available for the first time as complete...

Review: "Batman Beyond: Season Three" DVD Review
by Jim Harvey (Thu 03-29-2007)

...tras, and Batman Beyond: Season Three is easy to Recommend."

Batman Beyond & Spider-Man on Cinemax (Sat 11-12-2005)

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker will air Sunday, Dec. 25 at 7:15 a.m. on Cinemax. Spider-Man 2 will air on on Saturday, Dec. 31, at 9:20 a.m. and 7:45 p.m.


Details on the 'Batman Beyond' DVD season one set (Fri 12-09-2005)

Newly added art work, and feature information for 'Batman Beyond' The Complete Season One set.

Cover Art for Batman Beyond Season Two (Thu 07-13-2006)

Click the Link for a look at the cover art for Batman Beyond Season Two.

Review: 'JLU Season 1' and 'Batman Beyond' Season 2 DVDs (Mon 10-23-2006)

...g to give Batman Beyond a chance will be impressed. Newcomers might want to start with the first set, but once you're through with that, you'll probably want this second set too because it's a great deal. My verdict: 4 out of 5."

Batman Beyond: Season 2 DVD Artwork (Wed 08-23-2006)

Check out the first look at the back package art from Warner Home Video's Batman Beyond: Season 2 DVD collection.


Further details on new "Justice League" and "Batman Beyond" DVD Box Sets
by Jim Harvey (Wed 12-07-2005)

Toon Zone has further information about the "Justice League: Season One" and "Batman Beyond: Season One," including hi-res cover art and details, released from Warner Home Video.

Batman Beyond & Justice League Unlimited Season 3 sets in March (Thu 11-30-2006)

Warner Home Video have announced the Region 1 DVD release of Batman Beyond: Season 3 and Justice League Unlimited: The Complete Second Season for 20th March 2007 priced at $26.99 SRP each. Features on both are TBC.

BATMAN: Bob Schreck
by Edward Gross (Wed 10-04-2000)

There’s a new sheriff in Gotham City, and his name is Bob Schreck. Although Bat-fans were shocked to learn that Schreck would be assuming many of the responsibilities that were handled by longtime Bat-editor Dennis O’Neill following the critically acclaim...

'Batman: Dark Justice' at LA Comic Con (Fri 04-23-2004)

April 25th at 11:00 A.M. Writer and Director Aaron Schoenke will present 'Batman: Dark Justice' and Batman Beyond: Year One'.


Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
by Nick Saul (Sun 12-24-2000)

...t the new Batman Beyond movie was great, and I was looking forward to playing the new game by UBI Soft. I was also slightly skeptical, because games based on a specific movie are generally bad. Unfortunately, my skepticism was confirmed. This game f...

BATMAN: OUTLAWS
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 09-27-2000)

One of the irreconcilable problems with the current Batman mythos is the recurring desire to position the Dark Knight as an urban myth. Batman works most effectively--he and many of his creators believe--as an unrelenting `creature of the night.` He’s bes...

"Superman/Batman series 4"
by Mathew McKee (Tue 04-17-2007)

...n and the Batman Beyond figures, but it looks really unattractive on the Superwoman and Batwoman figures.  This made me inspect the two women in the set more closely, and that’s when I realized that they were almost the same exact sculpt,...

Bat Battle: Who's The Best Movie Batman Ever?
by Jay Pinkerton (Fri 01-11-2008)

Michael Keaton. Christian Bale. Val Kilmer. George Clooney. Even, yes, Adam West (he did a Batman film during the TV show's run). All of them have donned the bat-ears, the billowy cape, and the pointy gloves for one movie or another, to varying levels of ...


Indie Review: Batman Beyond: Year One
by Michael Mason (Thu 02-06-2003)

Thanks to my unique positioning with the elite cadre of Comics2Film specialists, I had the opportunity to watch a fan-made independent comic-based film, and I'm ready to share. Batman Beyond: Year One is an indie film project from young direc...

Burnett Discusses Batman: Gotham Knight
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 05-02-2008)

...erman and Batman Beyond, and most recently as supervising producer and story editor for Warner Bros. Animation’s four-time Emmy Award-winning series The Batman. In the direct-to-DVD arena, Burnett co-produced and co-wrote the animated feature fil...

Goyer on 'Batman Begins' (Fri 10-01-2004)

"Frankly, I think the bulk of Batman's myth is a fairly easy translation. I think - and have always felt - that Robin was very problematic. Beyond Batman himself, I think the villains can be tricky. Because we have taken a more naturalistic approach to th...

GIANT BATMAN ANNUAL #1
by Tony Whitt (Sat 09-15-2001)

... '50s-era BATMAN BEYOND. And if you're a fan of the artwork of Dick Sprang, there's plenty of it here, all in the bright vibrant colors that are such a far cry from modern BATMAN books.But by the time you've "thrilled" to masterpieces such as "Untold T...


More on 'Batman Beyond' on 'Static Shock' (Fri 01-02-2004)

The fourth season premiere episode of 'Static Shock' is entitled 'Future Shock'. The episode features Static's travel to the future as he partners with Batman in an attempt to save his future self. The episode will air at 11:30 a.m. (ET). The network will...

BATMAN BEYOND and ROAD TO EL DORADO
by John Thonen (Tue 12-12-2000)

... Knight, Batman Beyond: The Return of the Joker. Not much I can say here that Frank Garcia didn’t already cover in his recent Fandom review of the film. It’s a solid piece of work that should please fans and amuse others with its wonderfully eclect...

BATMAN BEYOND Update
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-16-2001)

Paul Dini, who co-wrote the film's script with Alan Burnett and helmer Boaz Yakin, recently spoke of what's up with the developing BATMAN BEYOND movie project.While talking to the Comics Continuum, Dini revealed where the developing film currently stands,...

Batman Lollipops are on the way! (Sat 01-15-2005)

Beyond established licenses, Magic 8-Ball will be unveiling its Batman lineup of new candy items around the upcoming Batman movie, 'Batman Begins,' to be released on June 17. More....


'The Batman' episode 4 images (Mon 10-08-2007)

Fansite Batman Yesterday, Today and Beyond has a whole bunch of screen captures from the trailer for next week's episode of 'The Batman'.

Making Music for Batman, Superman, Justice League Unlimited and Teen Titans (Mon 08-01-2005)

Q: How did you come up with the theme for Batman Beyond? Kristopher Carter: The piece of music that ultimately became the theme to Batman Beyond started out on a CD of music Shirley, Michael, Lolita and I submitted to the producers to demonstrate that ...

DVD Reviews: JLU Season 2 & Batman Beyond S3 (Fri 03-30-2007)

"I love this series. The amount of DC characters showing up alone is worth the price of admission. I wonder if the success and storytelling devices used in Justice League Unlimited inspired the comics writers' plans for their popular weekly comic series 5...

"Batman: 663"
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 02-23-2007)

The continuation of Grant Morrison’s run on Batman – with a four-issue intermission by John Ostrander – settles not on the Dark Knight’s wayward son, Damien, but on the Joker – hospitalized after taking a bullet to the fac...


Review: 'Batman Beyond' DVD (Thu 03-30-2006)

"Overall, I think you will struggle to find a stronger season of a cartoon than this. The features are a welcome addition to the previous barebones releases and there is a hell of a lot fun to be found here. Hopefully, we won't have to wait long to get th...

New Batman 4-Pac, Hot Monster Babes From Japan, and Aurora's Godzilla Raids Again!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 09-24-2000)

...ed in the Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker four figure collection.* Robin with Assault Glider: Exactly the same figure as The New Batman Adventures` `Crime Fighter Robin,` complete with the same accessory (minus the mirrored `clue` in the glider`s se...


Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)

Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman...


REVIEW: 'Batman Begins' Screenplay
by Chris Brown (Sun 07-18-2004)

Last week I was given a copy of the script for "Batman Begins." There is no draft number, no date, merely a note about having been transferred to PDF by someone who calls himself Ubu with an association to Ra's Al Ghul. Okay, geeks will be ...

'Batman' Script Review
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 01-30-2004)

"Folks, the script is the real deal! Years ago, when 'Blade' came out, I read an interview with David Goyer in which he said that he would love to do a Batman film. Well, he's done it and he's gone beyond the call of duty. God bless Warner Brothers. Simpl...

Mumbling Kitsune: A Very Animated Batman
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 07-20-2008)

Probably no other superhero has the staying power of DC's Batman. It's true that Superman might be a bit more recognisable or that the X-Men might be a bit more thrilling thanks to their teamwork and inner-member drama. But Batman easily lays claim to sev...

BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN gets director
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 07-09-2002)

...ers (i.e. BATMAN BEYOND, SUPERMAN LIVES, etc). But now Petersen has officially signed on to direct the film, after hinting for awhile he'd merely produce it. What's more, the film has a greenlight, and a 2004 release date. What does that mean? It's get...


Paul Dini talks about animated Batman projects (Mon 11-24-2003)

...ore about Batman Beyond, Justice League and Duck Dogers!

Kevin Conroy returns in Batman Gotham Knight
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 03-21-2008)

...sader in Batman Beyond. Animation legend and Batman Gotham Knight producer Bruce Timm said Conroy was the obvious choice for both widespread fan approval and to provide an overriding sense of continuity within a film in which Batman appears in so many...

Animator talks about lost 'Batman' animated feature (Wed 05-25-2005)

Animator Steven Gordon talks about 'Batman: Asylum', a planned direct-to-video movie that was pushed aside in favor of 'Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.'

Not real 'Batman' Production Art (Thu 07-08-2004)

BOF has learned beyond a shadow of a doubt that the recent "production art" that hit the internet and was for sale on ebay is not authentic. BOF recieved confirmation this morning.


Catwoman featured 'The Batman' promo (Wed 08-18-2004)

They've done it again! Batman: Yesterday, Today and Beyond have another clip and screen caps for 'The Batman', and this time they have that femine feline fatale Catwoman!

Tim Booth finds a fan in Batman (Thu 01-20-2005)

"I have a tiny part(in Batman Begins), as a serial killer, and while I was in make-up, Batman was undergoing his three hour costume transformation (How these Super-heroes ever get to a crime scene on time, is beyond me!). Anyway, Christian Bale (Batman) g...

Review: 'Batman: Gotham Knight' DVD
by Jim Harvey (Tue 07-08-2008)

We present this guest DVD review from James Harvey at The World's Finest Online Just in time for the theatrical release of 'The Dark Knight,' Warner Home Video has unleashed the highly anticipated 'Batman: Gotham Knight', the new direct-to-video anim...

Comicscape - June 29, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-29-2005)

Greetings, and welcome to another edition of "Readers Take Aim" on this week's COMICSCAPE. Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on BATMAN BEGINS, particularly those that didn't care for the film. It seems counterintuitive to welcome disag...


The Life and Times of Barbara Gordon - Batgirl!
by Christopher Moshier (Wed 10-16-2002)

...mythos - Batman Beyond. This series was akin to DC Comics' Elseworlds comics in that it presented a future-world where Bruce Wayne/Batman has now retired and Terry a troubled youth turned super-hero, becomes the new Batman. In this series, Barbara...

Is it 'Batman' production art or not? (Fri 07-09-2004)

"What I did was pre-production sketches done through DC, NOT for WB. I was one of several artists who did sketches through DC to give the producers of the film to give them an idea of the "comic book look" of Batman. If WB used them or not, or even if DC ...

C2F Cinema: Aaron Schoenke dishes out 'Dark Justice'
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 03-20-2004)

...ange from Batman Beyond to current Batman? Aaron Schoenke (AS): Both are great characters, but my fave is Batman, and I jumped at the chance to direct a short featuring the original Batman. EM: Was the story based on anything in past comic books...

'The Batman', 'Batman', 'Batman Begins' and 'Constantine' (Wed 02-08-2006)

Kids' WB! has shifted episodes of 'The Batman' for February and will air "Apprentice" this Saturday. The Continuum has the first look at the packaging for the UMD versions of 'Batman Begins', 'Batman' and 'Constantine'. All are available as of Tuesday...


Halloween 2002: Dress for Superhero Success! (Tue 10-22-2002)

...d Batman, Batman Beyond, Animated Robin, etc. The best of these is the Batman Beyond. The suit is high quality with a zipper and the attached cape is really well done. Just like Superman, there's a new Fiber Optic Batman as well, with the same durab...

Comic-Con Preview: 'Batman: Madness'
by Eli McElmurray (Fri 05-28-2004)

...and "Batman Beyond: Year One" as the would for big-screen, big-budget takes on these characters. Bat In The Sun Production's Aaron Schoenke demonstrated this in his first fan film "Batman Beyond: Year One." Where Warner Bros fai...

Joker's Girlfriend, Superman Returns & Beyond!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 02-29-2008)

Welcome to the latest edition of Top Maniacal Rumors of the Week, where we cover genre entertainment buzz ranging from wild speculation to straight from the horse’s mouth. Today we’ll cover everything from Lex Luthor putting on Freddy’s ...

BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD - Rise of the Blue Beetle
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-27-2008)

Here's a perennial headline that pops up in the mainstream press from time-to-time: "Comics aren't just for kids anymore." Oftentimes that headline may be prefaced with "Biff! Bam! Pow!" In many ways, these headlines are part of the ...


Comicscape - May 11, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-11-2005)

First, the good news: next week is my first interview in a while. I'll be talking with the man...the legend...THE CHIN: Bruce Campbell. We'll be chatting about his new comic book and movie THE MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN. The first issue of the miniserie...

Gregory Noveck rebuilds a city for 'Gotham Knight'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 05-30-2008)

DC Universe original animated movies are created by a unique  collaboration between four diverse units within the Warner Bros. family – Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video, Warner Bros Animation and, the source of the characters and many of th...

BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT DYNASTY
by Jason Henderson (Wed 10-25-2000)

Batman: Dark Knight Dynasty is the kind of story that breaks a reader`s heart with possibilities unseen and opportunities unexplored. There`s nothing bad about it in writing or art. Mike Barr is the kind of writer who could take the suicidal concept of a ...

Three for 'Gotham Knight'
by Edward Goodsmith (Tue 07-08-2008)

...ies' and 'Batman Beyond', as well as several of the direct-to-video features. Burnett's segment is called 'Deadshot' Q: When were you brought on board? A: I was brought on as it was happening. There was a segment that they had all laied out, and I wa...


Beyond the Train Tracks
by Brett Barkley (Wed 02-21-2007)

What They SayTayuta MIKAGE, vibrant creator who rocked the anime world with his solo CG animation KLOKA the year before Voices of a Distant Star (dir. Makoto SHINKAI). And now in his latest work, Beyond the Train Tracks, MIKAGE demonstrates his virtuosity...

BATMAN: YEAR ONE talk from producer
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 02-28-2002)

 At this last weekend's Mega-Con in Florida, Michael Uslan, one of the guys producing the upcoming Darren Aronofsky/Frank Miller BATMAN: YEAR ONE, had a few things to say about his film, and the Caped Crusader films of years past."Things eventually g...

C2F@5: WB Animated DVDs!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 05-28-2002)

... Batman Beyond: The Return of the Joker - The movie that bridges the gap between the Batman Animated show and the futuristic Batman Beyond. This is the controversial uncut version. The Batma...

X3 - Can Something Stop the Juggernaut?
by Jason Lethert (Wed 05-17-2006)

...cripts on Batman Beyond, Batman: Dark Knight, and others). When Warners felt things weren't going right, they decided that Ratner's recent box office history weren't worthy of the risk. Ratner had just come off the dudd After the Sunset ($24 millio...


'This Issue: Batman Dies!!!'
by James Busbee (Wed 12-06-2000)

This month, Batman dies.No, really. We’re not kidding. What, you don’t believe us?Okay, fair enough. We comic fans have been burned so many times by resurrected heroes and meaningless `events` that we’re skeptical of anything that promises major changes i...

Hero fan films absent at this year's Comic-Con
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-29-2004)

...se films 'Batman Beyond: Year One' and 'Batman: Dark Justice' are fan favorites.  "BUT! [emphasis his] There is MUCH [emphasis his] light at the end of the tunnel. WB is trying very hard to come to an agreement that will make both sides very happy....

Justice League DVD Review
by Jason Lethert (Fri 05-10-2002)

... Batman, Batman Beyond, and Superman are all enjoying the high profile DVD treatment. But it is Justice League that will be the most successful. The hit series, starring Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter ...

27th Annual Annie Awards
by Frank Garcia (Thu 11-11-1999)

...ERIES and BATMAN BEYOND each won an award. Glen Murakami won for Outstanding Achievement in Production Design for his work on the unique BATMAN ANIMATED episode `Legends of the Dark Knight.` Also, Adam van Wyck walked away with the Outstanding Achieve...


Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)

OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t...

28th Annie Awards Presented This November
by Steve Fritz (Mon 10-16-2000)

...on StudiosBATMAN BEYOND - Warner Bros. AnimationWARNER BROS` HISTERIA! - Warner Bros. AnimationMICKEY MOUSEWORKS - Wait Disney Television AnimationA mixed bag here. BATMAN BEYOND, MICKEY MOUSEWORKS and the much underrated RECESS all deserve nods. I`m j...

SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 2: THE RETURN OF SUPERGIRL: BATMAN Action Figure
by News Editor (Wed 10-19-2005)

DC Direct is posted an image of the upcoming Batman action figure based on SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 2: THE RETURN OF SUPERGIRL. In the series, Batman accompanies Superman on a mission to Apokolips and battles Darkseid for the life of the new Supergirl. Th...

Bale Not Voicing Batman in 'Batman: Gotham Knight'
by Jim Harvey (Sat 02-23-2008)

Despite recent speculation, Batman Begins star Christian Bale will not be voicing Batman in direct-to-video Batman: Gotham Knight animated feature.


BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE: BATMAN Statue
by News Editor (Tue 03-14-2006)

In early November, DC Direct will offer the BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE: BATMAN Statue for sale. Designed by Kelley Jones and sculpted by Ray Villafane, the statue captures the true essence of Batman as inspired by the art of Kelley Jones. The limited-edition f...

Brian Azzarello inflicts "Pain" on 'Batman: Gotham Knight' (Fri 05-09-2008)

One of the most sought-after writers in comics today, Brian Azzarello is one of the six acclaimed scribes to pen a segment within 'Batman Gotham Knight,' the third in the ongoing series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies. Unlike many of his ...

Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-21-2008)

What They SayWhile on her way to high school with friends Tenma and Shimon, Akane Motomiya is drawn to an old well. With a sudden gust of wind, a mysterious shadow appears. Drifting through a mysterious void, Akane is bestowed with a glimmering jewel - a ...

Spider-Man 3
by Captain Gordon Edward (Mon 05-07-2007)

...kers from Batman Beyond), lizards, tech soldiers, and finally a group of warriors called the Apocalypse. Beyond thugs there are boss characters like the Lizard, but those battles are a general mix of combat with interactive cut scenes. The general vari...


'Batman Strikes' or 'Batman Attacks'? (Tue 09-27-2005)

According to Batman-on-film, the title for the Batman sequel may be 'Batman Strikes' or 'Batman Attacks'. A trusted insider says: "This film is further along than people think. Hell, you've got actors (and their agents) scrambling to get a role in the seq...

Everything you need to know about 'Batman: Gotham Knight' (Wed 02-27-2008)

UPDATED: Our friends at Warner Home Entertainment have just provided three images from the DVD: Check 'em out!   From a Press Release Producers of 'Batman Begins' and 'The Dark Knight' Bring You the DC Universe Animated Original Movie 'Batman: G...

Comicscape - November 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-02-2005)

Let no man call me unwilling to raise the dead. Last week, I hesitated to write yet another critique of Burton's Batman films. Surprisingly, you all wrote an interesting, worthy batch of mail. Seeing as how it was also Halloween weekend, I had every inten...

REVIEW: 'JLU' - Smaller Show, Bigger Concept
by Xum Yukinori (Wed 07-28-2004)

...hows like Batman Beyond and Teen Titans than in Justice League. And while I admire that the show is keeping with the tradition of using character themes, I found hearing Green Lantern's theme rendered in electric-guitar riffs to be a tad jarring. Ev...


Who Watches the Justice League?
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 07-04-2005)

...future of BATMAN BEYOND, to the League's adventures today, we've explored corners of this universe we never expected. Most importantly, because the writers have shown a real dedication to respecting the continuity of this universe (and by extension, r...

'Static Shock' Crossover Pic
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 12-17-2003)

Creator Dwayne McDuffie emailed The Comic Reel at CBR a new promo image for the next season of 'Static Shock', with Robin, Batman Beyond, Commissioner Gordon and the elder Bruce Wayne all pictured with Virgil Hawkins.

Mumbling Kitsune: Flipping Through Batman: Gotham Knight
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 07-27-2008)

Batman: Gotham Knight is a series of short animated films that tell of Batman's growth and trials between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. The in-pieces presentation is not unlike The Animatrix, which also incorporated different stories created by a var...

Kids' WB! - briefly (Sat 11-15-2003)

Kids' WB! has begun promoting its 2004 shows, including the Static Shock episode featuring Batman Beyond and the upcoming Astro Boy series.


DVD Review of THE BATMAN: Complete 5th Season
by Tim Janson (Sun 07-20-2008)

...ures, and Batman Beyond. The series featured outstanding voice work from a host of well-known actors. Besides those mentioned above the actors include Ron Perlman (Killer Croc), Clancy Brown (Mr. Freeze), James Remar (Black Mask), Dan Castell...

Comic-Con Preview: 'Luthor For President'
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 06-20-2004)

...e Sun's "Batman Beyond: Year One" has a full length movie been submitted for consideration at Comic-Con. O.C.D. Production's "Luthor For President" is a 90 minute movie by Jason Bailey and Michael Walters that has been in development since March 20...

BATMAN-GOTHAM KNIGHT (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 07-11-2008)

Warner Premiere’s Batman - Gotham Knight (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) is a bridge between Batman Begins and its sequel The Dark Knight. It is also the best animation for a movie tie-in DVD since The Animatrix. Batman - Gotham Knight sets a new bar...

Superman Saturday Marathon on Boomerang (Wed 06-21-2006)

To celebrate the highly anticipated release of 'Superman Returns', Cartoon Network's Boomerang will honor the Man of Steel by showing some of his greatest moments from 'Superman: TAS', 'Batman Beyond' and 'Justice League'. The festivities start this Satur...


Review: 'Batman Begins'
by Chris Brown (Tue 06-14-2005)

Fear, vengeance, saving those that can't save themselves; these are the major themes that run through Warner Brother's summer blockbuster, Batman Begins. When a young Bruce Wayne falls into a well, he experiences fear for the first time in his life. N...

DC Comics delays Grant Morrison's "Batman"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-15-2006)

DC Comics has announced that Grant Morrison's Batman will be delayed, again, with the four-issue fill-in arc by Ostrander and Mandrake moving up a month.The previously announced next issue for the title was scheduled to be a Joker-focused issue with art b...

Batman Begins Batmobile pics & The Batman updates (Sat 06-04-2005)

The Batmobile was on display outside the Beverly Hills site of the press junket. Click on the thumbnails below for larger looks at the car. Kids' WB! has released its schedule for the week of June 13, which includes a second week of weekday repeats of ...

Batman Begins Batman & Scarecrow Figures! (Wed 01-26-2005)

The first good look at the Scarecrow from 'Batman Begins' comes in the form of a toy...


Manga Review: Beyond the Beyond (Tue 06-05-2007)

Ariadne\'s hitting up another new title today with a look at TOKYOPOP\'s June 2007 release of Beyond the Beyond Vol. #1 (of 4).

DAREDEVIL, WOLVERINE, ZETA PROJECT and HULK home video news bits (Thu 10-02-2008)

...inoff of 'Batman Beyond' that featured a killer robot with a conscience.  Well, there are plans to release the series on DVD. The folks at Retrofit Films who are putting the package together have asked for fans to contribute to the extras portion ...

"Batman Begins" Sponsors Nascar with "Batman Begins 400"
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 04-28-2005)

Warner Bros. has announced that the June 19th Nextel Cup NASCAR Race held in Michigan has been named the "Batman Begins 400" and two cars from the race will feature themes based on the feature film. (PHOTO)

Comic Book Movies on HBO and Cinemax (Sun 10-22-2006)

HBO and Cinemax have released their schedules for December which include A History of Violence, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, Fantastic Four, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, American Splendor, Constantine, The Shadow and Son of the Mask


Interview: 'JL', 'BTAS' and 'Superboy' scriptor Stan Berkowitz (Wed 04-21-2004)

Los Angeles-native Stan Berokowitz grew up watching westerns and superhero shows—genres that certainly prepared him for a career writing for such hit animated series as Superman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Spider-Man, and Justice League. More...

Marc Worden Talks 'Iron Man' (Tue 01-23-2007)

...itans and Batman Beyond.

Michael Rosenbaum: The New, Improved Lex Luthor
by Michael Mason (Mon 07-08-2002)

...was doing Batman Beyond. I was doing voice-overs. You know, like guest stars and stuff... and Bruce Timm and Andre Armano auditioned, and said "Do you wanna be the Flash?" and I said, "Sure." I wasn't really familiar with the Justice League, and now it...

Smallville & Static Shock updates (Wed 12-31-2003)

...l feature Batman Beyond in a time-travel story and is scheduled to air on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 11:30 a.m. (ET).


Cartoon Network unveils March Movies (Fri 02-27-2004)

Cartoon Network has recently announced their schedule for Friday afternoon and Saturday night movies. Featured characters are "Justice League," "Batman Beyond" and more!

The Otaku Syndrome: Are you at risk?
by Melanie Beveridge (Sat 01-01-2000)

...eview of "Batman Beyond" and couldn't help thinking how much they were imitating "Akira" with the motorcycle chase scene. 6. Your boss starts chewing you out and you wish longingly for a hyper-dimensional hammer from hell. 7. You really understood the ...

Escaflowne Vol. #5
by Ibrahim Peasnell (Sat 04-27-2002)

...re in the Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker movie, as they look exactly the same as each other, minus of course the skin colour difference. Also while watching this episode, I was intrigued about the mecha designs of Naria and Eriya Guymelefs, as they...

Comicscape - July 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 07-07-2005)

If you hadn't caught on yet, COMICSCAPE didn't run yesterday because of the Fourth of July holiday. As UPS doesn't deliver on federal holidays, the new comics didn't hit the shops until today. I hope everyone had a happy holiday and didn't lose any finger...


Comicscape - June 2, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-02-2004)

OPINION: Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day and that, if you weren't out remembering those who have fought and died for our freedom, you were at least enjoying the fruits (and nicely grilled meats) of that freedom at the park or campgrounds of your cho...

BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE: BATMAN Statue
by News Editor (Wed 12-21-2005)

DC Direct has released an image of their upcoming BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE: BATMAN statue. It was sculpted by Jonathan Matthews.This original creation, inspired by Steve Rude, is painted in monochromatic tones, which reflect the mood of Batman: Black and ...

"Batman Begins" Catalogue included in April/May DC Batman Comics
by Jim Harvey (Wed 03-30-2005)

The DC Direct "Batman Begins" collector's catalogue that accompanied the March Previews also will be inserted into select BATMAN titles in April and May.

BATMAN: OFFICER DOWN - Greg Rucka
by James Busbee (Wed 01-10-2001)

It’s the perfect crime, a shooting so mysterious that even Batman himself may not be able to solve it. And worse, it’s happened to one of the Dark Knight’s closest friends—Commissioner Jim Gordon.So began `Officer Down,` one of the grimmer crossover arcs ...


Superhero Hysteria comes to YTV this June!
by Jim Harvey (Sun 05-29-2005)

... well as "Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker," a "Smallville" special, and much more.

Hayes office objects
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 03-18-2006)

...m. BATMAN BEYOND Complete First Season © Warner Bros. (O) BATMAN BEYOND Complete First Season (Warner Bros.) Batman of the future! With commentrak and featurettes. (O) CHICKEN LITTLE (Buena Vista) A chicken (Zach Braff) must rouse the popu...

Future Animated DC DVD Box Sets Planned (Wed 08-10-2005)

Nancy Spears, director of marketing for Warner Home Video, states that not only are more Batman: The Animated Series/The New Batman Adventures and Superman: The Animated Series box sets coming, but box sets for Batman Beyond and Justice League are "curren...

Hear music from DC's animation/film library
by Jim Harvey (Fri 05-04-2007)

...her Side, Batman Beyond, Superman (Animated), Justice League, Mystery Of The Batwoman, Teen Titans, Batman Beyond: Return Of The Joker, Broke Sky and Teen Titans - Trouble In Tokyo. The station broadcast is also carried on a live Internet feed at http:...


Comics-Based Movies On HBO (Sat 08-12-2006)

Comic-based films are slated for a run on HBO and Cinemax, including Batman Begins, Constantine, Fantastic Four, A History of Violence, Batman, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, Superman II...

Batman: The Animated Series - Batman joins Supes and the 'Cats (Wed 08-24-2005)

This should be the last of the animated Warner Bros releases coming on December 6; the fourth volume of Batman: The Animated Series, which includes 24 episodes from The New Batman Adventures. More...

Comicscape - June 22, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-22-2005)

Well kids, here we are with another comic movie column. For those of you that never leave the house and still think your copy of SPAWN #1 is worth $80, BATMAN BEGINS opened on Wednesday last week. Critics have rightfully praised it as both an engaging cha...

Actor Paul Winfield died on Sunday at 62. (Tue 03-09-2004)

...er-Man," "Batman Beyond" and "Batman: The Animated Series." He was 62. More...


Escaflowne Vol. #6
by Ibrahim Peasnell (Sat 04-27-2002)

...rt of the Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Movie, where the Dee Dee sisters perform athletic movements while battling Batman. The usage of computer CG and cell animation are again combined yet again, to deliver another stunning visual effect. The ble...

New Mutant-X cast member pics - Batwoman update (Wed 08-27-2003)

Karen Cliche plays Lexa Pierce, a mutant who can manipulate light. Curt Geda, producer/director of the upcoming Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman movie, said the design of Batwoman had a little influence from Batman Beyond.

Enter to Win Batman vs. Dracula,Teen Titans, JLU & The Batman DVD's (Mon 10-24-2005)

The DVD prizes keep rolling in...This contest has two (2) prize packs with the following super hot DVD's - The Batman vs. Dracula, Teen Titans Season 2 Vol. 1 Fear Itself, Justice League Unlimited Joining Forces, The Batman Vol. 2 The Man Who Would Be Bat...

Feedback to Improper Censorship in Shoujo Anime
by Justin Strauss (-)

...derman or Batman Beyond for a good many years. Mike Thomas also said: "Characters are given a name for a reason. "Moteuchi Yuta" from Video Girl Ai fame wouldn't be the same if they changed his name. In fact the joke of his name is vital to the story...


DC Comics' Shows Now Available on iTunes (Sun 07-06-2008)

... can put 'Batman Beyond', 'Batman: The Animated Series' and 'Superman: The Animated Series' in their pocket. There are 28 episodes of 'B:TAS' available and 13 episodes of the other two shows. If you prefer the classics, iTunes is also offfering 'Super...

Updates: Teen Titans, The Batman, Hulk, Constantine, Batman Begins (Sun 10-30-2005)

"Kole," the next new episode of Teen Titans, will premiere on Cartoon Network on Friday at 6:30 p.m. The episode will encore on Saturday at 8 p.m. Kids' WB! has provided The Continuum with loglines for the next two new episodes of The Batman. USA ...

Beyond the Beyond Vol.#01
by Ariadne Roberts (Tue 06-05-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshitomo WatanabeTranslated by:Emi OnishiAdapted by:Mark IlvedsonWhat They SayFutaba, a boy that has grown up in an overprotective family, suddenly finds himself transported to a strange world, where he meets Kiara, the Amara...

The Batman, Batman Movie UMDs, Painkiller Jane (Fri 12-23-2005)

Kids' WB! has released its schedules for January and they include six episodes of The Batman. Warner Home Video has announced a Feb. 7 release date for 1989's Batman movie on UMD. Check out the packaging artwork. The Painkiller Jane movie on Sci Fi...


Top 10 New Batman Toys From The Movie "Batman Begins"
by Jim Harvey (Thu 04-14-2005)

Expect alot of Batman toys to hit shelves with "Batman Begins" looming large. This guide will help out seek out the best the market has to offer.

The Batman Update & Batman DVDs Update (Fri 08-26-2005)

'Night and the City, a new episode of 'The Batman' animated series, will air on Kids' WB! on Saturday, Sept. 10. Warner Home Video has released more images in conjunction with its Oct. 18 Batman DVD releases. More...

"Batman #658"
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 11-10-2006)

Some woman just can’t give it to you straight.  Let’s say that you’re Talia al Ghul and you want Batman to fulfill his responsibilities as a father and then join you in ruling the world.  You could sit down and explain that ...

All-Star Batman and Robin # 5
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 05-22-2007)

Words fail me when reviewing DC’s All-Star Batman and Robin. On a gut level, I want to harshly criticize the book for its ridiculous delays and for its showcase of Frank Miller’s worst qualities as a writer. The humor comes off as in...


Marv Wolfman: From ROBIN to NIGHTWING: Chronicling the Adventures of Dick Grayson
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Thu 10-19-2006)

One of the first comic book series I can remember feeling addicted to was Marv Wolfman and George Perez's New Teen Titans. There was just something about these characters: Wonder Girl, Starfire, Raven, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling and Robin that struck ...

One on one with 'Blade: Trinity''s David Goyer
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 12-03-2004)

The latest Q & A with David Goyer about 'Blade', 'Batman' and beyond...

THE BATMAN: The Complete Fourth Season
by Tim Janson (Thu 12-27-2007)

The Batman Season Four is out on DVD with all 13 episodes from the latest season. Season four marks a number of changes in the series. First and foremost, Dick Grayson AKA Robin is introduced in the first episode of the season entitled “A Matter of ...

GREEN LANTERN/ALIENS
by Edward Gross (Wed 09-06-2000)

Ron Marz believes in responsibility. The proof lies in his exclusive contract with CrossGeneration Comics, which he made sure had a clause allowing him to complete work he`d previously committed to for Dark Horse Comics. Interestingly, that same sense of ...


The Joker Strikes: An interview with Kevin Michael Richardson
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-14-2004)

This past weekend bat-fans tuned in to the Kids WB! and watched as a whole new version of the Dark Knight was introduced to youngsters everywhere. 'The Batman' features a younger, sleeker, more cutting-edge version of the hero and his villains. The ...

Nolan's Batman won't join JUSTICE LEAGUE
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-30-2008)

When Warner Bros. announced plans for a 'Justice League' movie, it drew plenty of consternation from fans. With Batman and Superman just relaunched as stand-along franchises, did it make sense to have different versions of those characters appearing in a ...

Wolfgang Petersen still hankers for 'Batman vs. Superman' (Tue 09-18-2007)

In an interview with iFMagazine about the 'Troy' DVD reissue, director Wolfgang Petersen also talked about the proposed 'Batman vs. Superman' movie. Petersen was attached to produce and direct the film, which was in development well before 'Batman Begins'...

Review: Batman: The Legend Begins
by Jason Lethert (Fri 05-10-2002)

Episodes: 8 Extras: 6 Ove...




ADV Films Releases 'Gasaraki' on Video; 'Beyond Death, Beyond Hell, There is Gasaraki' (Wed 07-12-2000)

Company Press Release SOURCE: ADV Films HOUSTON, July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- ADV Films is proud to announce the video release of Gasaraki, the exciting new anime series that is sure to please old- school anime fans as well as newcomers to the genre. For a...

Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-30-2008)

What They SayEpisode 6 One night, at the Chief Councilor's banquet, the Vice Minister of Civil Affairs Fujiwara-no-Takamichi meets the dancer Shirin. All of the noblemen are intoxicated by her beautiful figure and graceful performance. Though, Takamichi a...


Greg Rucka talks about 'Gotham Knight'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 05-23-2008)

Want a nice, frank conversation? Corner Greg Rucka and pick a subject. He is anything but restrained, speaking freely and constantly exuding the kind of creative flashpoint from which arises his fascinating array of benchmark characters. Raised on Cali...