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
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series, which kickstarted the DC Animated Universe (Dcau) is regarded as the best adaptation of the Caped Crusader by many. Besides the plot, one of the primary reasons for its popularity was the iconic voice castings. The late Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill as Batman and Joker have left an indelible mark on the viewers’ minds.
Kevin Conroy’s Batman and Mark Hamill’s Joker
While Conroy is often hailed as the best Batman ever, Mark Hamill’s performance is considered even more praiseworthy than the critically acclaimed live-action works. However, the Star Wars star was not the first choice to play a Dcau role. It was only for voice director Andrea Romano, that Hamill could give us the legendary Joker performance.
How did Mark Hamill get the role of Dcau’s Joker?
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi...
Kevin Conroy’s Batman and Mark Hamill’s Joker
While Conroy is often hailed as the best Batman ever, Mark Hamill’s performance is considered even more praiseworthy than the critically acclaimed live-action works. However, the Star Wars star was not the first choice to play a Dcau role. It was only for voice director Andrea Romano, that Hamill could give us the legendary Joker performance.
How did Mark Hamill get the role of Dcau’s Joker?
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi...
- 5/9/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
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
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
To many Batman fans, the ultimate version of the character on the screen was the voice interpretation by the late Kevin Conroy. Conroy played Batman in numerous adaptations, but it all started with Batman: The Animated Series, arguably the best animated series in history. Conroy passed away in 2022 due to cancer and his last performance as The Dark Knight will be in Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Three, which is a posthumous appearance that will once again reunite Conroy’s Batman with Mark Hamill’s Joker.
Although Conroy actually got the chance to appear as a live-action version of Batman in the Batwoman episode “Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two,” which was part of a major Arrowverse crossover, he was supposed to make another live-action appearance in the canceled one-season show, Gotham Knights, according to the series’ showrunners.
Gotham Knights co-showrunners, James Stoteraux and Chad Fiveash, appeared...
Although Conroy actually got the chance to appear as a live-action version of Batman in the Batwoman episode “Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two,” which was part of a major Arrowverse crossover, he was supposed to make another live-action appearance in the canceled one-season show, Gotham Knights, according to the series’ showrunners.
Gotham Knights co-showrunners, James Stoteraux and Chad Fiveash, appeared...
- 5/9/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The late Kevin Conroy is known for his various incarnations of Batman in various mediums. He embodied and became the voice of the character starting from Batman: The Animated Series, and has since gone on to voice him in many Batman-related projects over the years. He transitioned to appearing as Bruce Wayne in the Arrowverse in 2019.
Ruby Rose and Kevin Conroy in Crisis on Infinite Earths
He starred as an aged and damaged Batman in the episode Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two alongside Ruby Rose’s Batwoman. Fans were surprised with the dark iteration of the character and were impressed with Conroy’s live-action performance. The actor was supposed to return as the character in the show Gotham Knights but was unable to do so due to his illness.
Kevin Conroy Was Originally Planned to Be a Part of Gotham Knights
Kevin Conroy’s Batman was originally included in...
Ruby Rose and Kevin Conroy in Crisis on Infinite Earths
He starred as an aged and damaged Batman in the episode Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two alongside Ruby Rose’s Batwoman. Fans were surprised with the dark iteration of the character and were impressed with Conroy’s live-action performance. The actor was supposed to return as the character in the show Gotham Knights but was unable to do so due to his illness.
Kevin Conroy Was Originally Planned to Be a Part of Gotham Knights
Kevin Conroy’s Batman was originally included in...
- 5/9/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Although there has been a plethora of onscreen adaptations of the Batman mythos, to many, the 1992 series still remains the definitive version of the character and his rouges’ gallery. While most of it had to do with Bruce Timm and Paul Dini’s brilliance, one cannot undermine the contribution of the amazing voice cast, which involved the likes of Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Arleen Sorkin, etc.
For that, we have Andrea Romano to thank, who served as casting and voice director on the acclaimed show. However, getting the tone of the show right took Romano a while, as this was unlike anything she had been part of before.
Getting Bruce Timm’s Vision Right Took Andrea Romano a Few Episodes
Andrea Romano | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
It’s hard to separate Batman from his dark brooding identity nowadays, but this wasn’t exactly the case three decades back. Andrea Romano, who...
For that, we have Andrea Romano to thank, who served as casting and voice director on the acclaimed show. However, getting the tone of the show right took Romano a while, as this was unlike anything she had been part of before.
Getting Bruce Timm’s Vision Right Took Andrea Romano a Few Episodes
Andrea Romano | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
It’s hard to separate Batman from his dark brooding identity nowadays, but this wasn’t exactly the case three decades back. Andrea Romano, who...
- 5/8/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Gotham Knights only managed to last 13 episodes before being cancelled by The CW, but given the poor reviews and ratings, there wasn't too much of an outcry from DC fans.
A group of Batman's sidekicks protecting Gotham City in the wake of his death is a cool premise, but ditching the costumes gave the series a mid-2000s feel which alienated a lot of comic book readers from the start.
We've previously heard rumblings that Jensen Ackles was being eyed to play Batman. Now, showrunners James Stoteraux and Chad Fiveash have confirmed they were given the green light to include the Dark Knight in at least one episode.
However, they had someone different in mind to don the cape and cowl.
Talking on The Showrunner Whisperer (via Multiverse of Color), Stoteraux explained, "There was a scene from The Dark Knight Returns that we wanted to do. It was Robin’s...
A group of Batman's sidekicks protecting Gotham City in the wake of his death is a cool premise, but ditching the costumes gave the series a mid-2000s feel which alienated a lot of comic book readers from the start.
We've previously heard rumblings that Jensen Ackles was being eyed to play Batman. Now, showrunners James Stoteraux and Chad Fiveash have confirmed they were given the green light to include the Dark Knight in at least one episode.
However, they had someone different in mind to don the cape and cowl.
Talking on The Showrunner Whisperer (via Multiverse of Color), Stoteraux explained, "There was a scene from The Dark Knight Returns that we wanted to do. It was Robin’s...
- 5/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Batman: The Animated Series remains one of the most definitive adaptations of the character in modern media. The cast and crew that worked on the show would go on to become seasoned Batman veterans and produce multiple versions of the character in and outside the Dcau.
Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
Andrea Romano was a key contributor to the Dcau, being a powerhouse for the franchise, looking towards casting the iconic voice talent that would become synonymous with the show and the characters that they play. However, there was another key matter in which Romano’s contribution was invaluable, one that has been since discontinued, and left the industry for worse.
Andrea Romano was a big fan of ensemble readings
Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]There are a lot of things that are unique about the animated medium, especially when it comes to the production of projects...
Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
Andrea Romano was a key contributor to the Dcau, being a powerhouse for the franchise, looking towards casting the iconic voice talent that would become synonymous with the show and the characters that they play. However, there was another key matter in which Romano’s contribution was invaluable, one that has been since discontinued, and left the industry for worse.
Andrea Romano was a big fan of ensemble readings
Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]There are a lot of things that are unique about the animated medium, especially when it comes to the production of projects...
- 5/8/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Despite the mysticism of voice-over acting and the mysterious voices behind the animated parts, there remains a strong attraction to the medium of animation for actors who strive for real creative potential beyond the allure of recognition and glamor. Kevin Conroy stands out, among the millions of other faceless heroes, as one of the most respected and famous voice actors whose contribution to the DC comics lore has made him synonymous with Batman.
Kevin Conroy at the 2019 Sdcc for Batman Beyond 20th Anniversary [Photo: Gage Skidmore]Kevin Conroyʼs enigmatic foray into the world of DC is well-known to all who have even a basic understanding of the Dark Knight mythology. The origin of the Adam West serial that turned the IP into a cartoonish, campy, caricature was viewed through the lens of vengeance and brooding melodrama. For the first time, “I am Batman” instilled ice-cold terror in the listenerʼs veins rather...
Kevin Conroy at the 2019 Sdcc for Batman Beyond 20th Anniversary [Photo: Gage Skidmore]Kevin Conroyʼs enigmatic foray into the world of DC is well-known to all who have even a basic understanding of the Dark Knight mythology. The origin of the Adam West serial that turned the IP into a cartoonish, campy, caricature was viewed through the lens of vengeance and brooding melodrama. For the first time, “I am Batman” instilled ice-cold terror in the listenerʼs veins rather...
- 5/8/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
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
Genndy Tartakovsky has created some of the most iconic animated shows of the 2000s. He is the mind behind hit animated shows such as Samurai Jack and The Powerpuff Girls. Tartakovsky’s most recent creation, Primal also has received critical acclaim. However, Tartakovsky was once developing a Superman series that never came to pass.
Genndy Tartakovsky was developing an animated Superman project (Image via Wired | YouTube).
In the past, Tartakovsky has revealed the design for the proposed series, which never made it past the initial stage. However, despite the critical acclaim of Tartakovsky’s works, his Superman design was rather odd, hinting at an offbeat vibe for the unmade series. Here is everything you need to know about Genndy Tartakovsky’s proposed Superman series.
Genndy Tartakovsky Revealed His Superman Design for Animated Series That Never Happened
Genndy Tartakovsky was developing a series based on the iconic DC Comics character Superman.
Genndy Tartakovsky was developing an animated Superman project (Image via Wired | YouTube).
In the past, Tartakovsky has revealed the design for the proposed series, which never made it past the initial stage. However, despite the critical acclaim of Tartakovsky’s works, his Superman design was rather odd, hinting at an offbeat vibe for the unmade series. Here is everything you need to know about Genndy Tartakovsky’s proposed Superman series.
Genndy Tartakovsky Revealed His Superman Design for Animated Series That Never Happened
Genndy Tartakovsky was developing a series based on the iconic DC Comics character Superman.
- 5/8/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Genndy Tartakovsky doesn’t need to be told twice when it comes to animation. The medium of art is his second language and passion and the limits of all his artistic views and bottomless ambitions are contained within the constantly evolving stream. To make light of his work in the medium is to make light of his entire identity and his life’s work.
A still from Genndy Tartakovskyʼs 2019 interview with The A.V. Club
So Tartakovsky, in all seriousness, found it his mission to do justice by the medium of animation. From revolutionizing the art form in television to evolving his work with every successful project to setting himself up for a Miyazaki-esque reputation, Genndy Tartakovsky has redefined what passion can accomplish if it’s pure and determined enough.
Genndy Tartakovsky Redefines Modern Animation
The California Institute of Arts alum prospered in his long career in animation due to a...
A still from Genndy Tartakovskyʼs 2019 interview with The A.V. Club
So Tartakovsky, in all seriousness, found it his mission to do justice by the medium of animation. From revolutionizing the art form in television to evolving his work with every successful project to setting himself up for a Miyazaki-esque reputation, Genndy Tartakovsky has redefined what passion can accomplish if it’s pure and determined enough.
Genndy Tartakovsky Redefines Modern Animation
The California Institute of Arts alum prospered in his long career in animation due to a...
- 5/8/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
After delivering the definitive Batman with Batman: The Animated Series, Bruce Timm joined forces with Alan Burnett to give the other member of the World’s Finest a similar treatment. Voiced by Tim Daly, Superman: The Animated Series made its debut in 1996, and is often considered the definitive onscreen portrayal of the character, only next to Christopher Reeve.
But despite its success, Daly wasn’t brought back to voice Clark Kent in Justice League Unlimited, and The Sopranos star had a pretty good idea about why it was the case.
WB Was Not Thrilled by Tim Daly’s Risqué Joke A still from Superman: The Animated Series | Kid’s WB
Despite being the definitive voice of Superman to many, Tim Daly wasn’t asked to return in the succeeding Dcau shows to reprise his part, and per the actor, it might’ve to do with one joke. Speaking with Comic Book Central,...
But despite its success, Daly wasn’t brought back to voice Clark Kent in Justice League Unlimited, and The Sopranos star had a pretty good idea about why it was the case.
WB Was Not Thrilled by Tim Daly’s Risqué Joke A still from Superman: The Animated Series | Kid’s WB
Despite being the definitive voice of Superman to many, Tim Daly wasn’t asked to return in the succeeding Dcau shows to reprise his part, and per the actor, it might’ve to do with one joke. Speaking with Comic Book Central,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Robert Pattinson was cast as the seventh iteration of a live-action Batman in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Set during the early years of Bruce Wayne’s vigilantism, the film saw the character investigating several murders of high-profile men of power in Gotham. The film was released in 2022 and earned $722 million at the box office.
Though Ben Affleck was still playing the role of the Caped Crusader in the Dceu at the time, he stepped down from a solo Batman film, which allowed Reeves to explore a younger Batman with Pattinson. The Twilight star mentioned that the film was different from previous iterations of the character as it focused on the inner turmoil of Bruce Wayne. According to him, the only other film that achieved the feat was Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.
Robert Pattinson Compares The Batman To Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Robert Pattinson in The Batman
After Ben...
Though Ben Affleck was still playing the role of the Caped Crusader in the Dceu at the time, he stepped down from a solo Batman film, which allowed Reeves to explore a younger Batman with Pattinson. The Twilight star mentioned that the film was different from previous iterations of the character as it focused on the inner turmoil of Bruce Wayne. According to him, the only other film that achieved the feat was Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.
Robert Pattinson Compares The Batman To Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Robert Pattinson in The Batman
After Ben...
- 5/7/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
In 2016 Bruce Timm reunited with Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill to adapt Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s acclaimed 1989 graphic novel Batman: The Killing Joke. Following the comic’s nature, the animated film earned an R-rating upon its release, as Timm wanted to stay truthful to the source material, and Tkj became the first rated R DC Universe Original Animated release.
But reflecting on the film’s adult rating, the Batman: The Animated Series creator clarified it wasn’t the start of a trend of more rated-r animated DC releases moving forward.
Batman: The Killing Joke Was Its Own Thing Stressed Bruce Timm
A still from Batman: The Killing Joke | Warner Bros.
Despite having some personal issues with Alan Moore’s graphic novel, Bruce Timm opted to stay true to the source material following his admiration for Moore’s work on The Killing Joke. Apart from the film’s controversial prologue,...
But reflecting on the film’s adult rating, the Batman: The Animated Series creator clarified it wasn’t the start of a trend of more rated-r animated DC releases moving forward.
Batman: The Killing Joke Was Its Own Thing Stressed Bruce Timm
A still from Batman: The Killing Joke | Warner Bros.
Despite having some personal issues with Alan Moore’s graphic novel, Bruce Timm opted to stay true to the source material following his admiration for Moore’s work on The Killing Joke. Apart from the film’s controversial prologue,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Mark Hamill has been synonymous with the voice of the Joker ever since he performed the role in Batman: The Animated Series. The actor was nominated for two Annie Awards while he performed the role and he was even tapped to voice the Clown Prince of Crime in other Dcau projects such as Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker and Superman: The Animated Series.
One of Hamill’s best performances as the Joker was in the iconic Dcau film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Though he was a secondary villain in the film, Hamill’s performance has been widely regarded as one of his best and the film too has gained a cult following over the years. However, the film was a huge flop upon release and WB is the reason why.
Mark Hamill Knows Why Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Failed At The Box Office Phantasm in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm...
One of Hamill’s best performances as the Joker was in the iconic Dcau film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Though he was a secondary villain in the film, Hamill’s performance has been widely regarded as one of his best and the film too has gained a cult following over the years. However, the film was a huge flop upon release and WB is the reason why.
Mark Hamill Knows Why Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Failed At The Box Office Phantasm in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm...
- 5/7/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Genndy Tartakovsky has been a revolutionary voice in the world of animation, creating some of the most celebrated cartoon shoes on Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. Popular shows of the 2000s including Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars, Sym-Bionic Titan, and recent entries like Primal, and Unicorn: Warriors Eternal were his creations.
Fang and Spear in Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal
His ongoing show Primal has been a big hit on Adult Swim. The visionary creator/ director drew a lot of inspiration from some of the cinematic greats like Star Wars and Sergio Leone films. Interestingly, Tartakovsky based the behavior and mechanics of the dinosaur Fang in his show on how Max Fleischer’s Superman carried himself in the 40s animated show.
Genndy Tartakovsky Took Inspirations From Max Fleischer’s Superman For Primal
The 1940s Superman cartoon greatly inspired the designs for Primal
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal intrigued fans...
Fang and Spear in Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal
His ongoing show Primal has been a big hit on Adult Swim. The visionary creator/ director drew a lot of inspiration from some of the cinematic greats like Star Wars and Sergio Leone films. Interestingly, Tartakovsky based the behavior and mechanics of the dinosaur Fang in his show on how Max Fleischer’s Superman carried himself in the 40s animated show.
Genndy Tartakovsky Took Inspirations From Max Fleischer’s Superman For Primal
The 1940s Superman cartoon greatly inspired the designs for Primal
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal intrigued fans...
- 5/7/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Sure, while actors can play any kind of role, the training necessary to play these characters is also a crucial aspect of the process, often reaching previously unheard-of levels. That being said, when Michael Keaton played Riggan Thomson in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Birdman (2014), he took on a new challenge in his already lucrative acting career.
Given that Keaton had starred in a superhero flick, Batman Returns, that came out in 1992, Birdman was undoubtedly an interesting one. It was shot by Oscar-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki to give the impression that it is a single, uninterrupted 119-minute shot. In order to pull it off, the filmmakers combined roughly ten different takes with ingenious special effects.
A still from Birdman (Credit: Fox Searchlight Pictures)
The filming process was, of course, exhausting and exhilarating, pushing Keaton to his limits both physically and mentally.
Michael Keaton’s Test of Endurance: The Thrills and Challenges...
Given that Keaton had starred in a superhero flick, Batman Returns, that came out in 1992, Birdman was undoubtedly an interesting one. It was shot by Oscar-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki to give the impression that it is a single, uninterrupted 119-minute shot. In order to pull it off, the filmmakers combined roughly ten different takes with ingenious special effects.
A still from Birdman (Credit: Fox Searchlight Pictures)
The filming process was, of course, exhausting and exhilarating, pushing Keaton to his limits both physically and mentally.
Michael Keaton’s Test of Endurance: The Thrills and Challenges...
- 5/7/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Mark Hamill has been known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy. However, he has also been synonymous with the voice of the Joker as he rendered his vocal talents to the DC villain in Batman: The Animated Series and other films and shows of the Dcau. Hamill was also nominated for Annie Awards for the show and Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.
Hamill also played the role in one of the finest Batman films of all time. He reprised the role in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, which has been regarded as one of the best animated Batman films of all time. Hamill’s Joker was a secondary villain in the controversial film and the actor was reportedly grateful that the character was positioned that way.
Mark Hamill Was Happy That Joker Was Not The Main Antagonist Of Batman: Mask of the...
Hamill also played the role in one of the finest Batman films of all time. He reprised the role in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, which has been regarded as one of the best animated Batman films of all time. Hamill’s Joker was a secondary villain in the controversial film and the actor was reportedly grateful that the character was positioned that way.
Mark Hamill Was Happy That Joker Was Not The Main Antagonist Of Batman: Mask of the...
- 5/6/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Beloved DC hero Batman has never run out of vicious villains that challenged the Dark Knight in his attempt to clean Gotham City with his long-time dream to make it crime-free. Amid many foes, the Caped Crusader once faced his ultimate doppelgänger, Thomas Blake.
Catman. Credit: DC Comics
Blake possesses several traits of Bruce Wayne. To begin with, he has been another rich mogul in Gotham City but eventually bored with his wealth and moved to Africa, where he developed magical agility and prowess in combat. Catman, who was once in love with Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, ended up being the nemesis of Batman as he started his crime spree.
Who Is Thomas Blake? Catman. Credit: DC Comics
Thomas Blake, also known as Catman, is a former wealthy animal trapper who later turned out to be a vicious criminal in Gotham City. Blake was particularly inspired by Batman’s influence in Gotham,...
Catman. Credit: DC Comics
Blake possesses several traits of Bruce Wayne. To begin with, he has been another rich mogul in Gotham City but eventually bored with his wealth and moved to Africa, where he developed magical agility and prowess in combat. Catman, who was once in love with Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, ended up being the nemesis of Batman as he started his crime spree.
Who Is Thomas Blake? Catman. Credit: DC Comics
Thomas Blake, also known as Catman, is a former wealthy animal trapper who later turned out to be a vicious criminal in Gotham City. Blake was particularly inspired by Batman’s influence in Gotham,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Genndy Tartakovsky says all animators are not good enough with their work like him. In a recent interview, Tartakovsky gave a few pointers on why animators end up coming nowhere near him in their animated projects. Coming from the Unicorn: Warriors Eternal creator, who has explored the field for nearly three decades, these pointers make for a great lesson in animation.
Genndy Tartakovsky at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2023 (credits: Boungawa | Wikimedia Commons)
After working uncredited on 45 episodes of Batman: The Animated Series from 1992 to 1993, Tartakovsky went on to make a name for himself in the animation industry. He worked on creating several iconic animated TV series for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, including Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, and Star Wars: Clone Wars.
Genndy Tartakovsky Explains Why No One Does Animation Like Him
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars shows how the animator understood projects like no one...
Genndy Tartakovsky at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2023 (credits: Boungawa | Wikimedia Commons)
After working uncredited on 45 episodes of Batman: The Animated Series from 1992 to 1993, Tartakovsky went on to make a name for himself in the animation industry. He worked on creating several iconic animated TV series for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, including Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, and Star Wars: Clone Wars.
Genndy Tartakovsky Explains Why No One Does Animation Like Him
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars shows how the animator understood projects like no one...
- 5/5/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Written by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola, Gotham by Gaslight is considered to be the first DC Elseworlds story, which was lauded following its alternate take on the Batman mythos. Set in the Victorian era, the story follows Batman’s quest to apprehend Jack the Ripper, based on the infamous real-life serial killer, and the story was finally adapted into an animated feature in 2018.
However, the animated feature didn’t see Kevin Conroy return to voice the caped crusader, and per Bruce Timm, it was due to marketing reasons.
Bruce Timm Elaborated on Casting Bruce Greenwood in Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
A still from Batman: Gotham by Gaslight | Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
While it received mixed reviews upon its debut following its changes from the comics, with time, many have come to appreciate its narrative. Moreover, instead of bringing back Kevin Conroy to voice this iteration of Bruce Wayne, Bruce...
However, the animated feature didn’t see Kevin Conroy return to voice the caped crusader, and per Bruce Timm, it was due to marketing reasons.
Bruce Timm Elaborated on Casting Bruce Greenwood in Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
A still from Batman: Gotham by Gaslight | Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
While it received mixed reviews upon its debut following its changes from the comics, with time, many have come to appreciate its narrative. Moreover, instead of bringing back Kevin Conroy to voice this iteration of Bruce Wayne, Bruce...
- 5/4/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
X-Men: The Animated Series has a devoted fanbase, but it's not exactly considered a classic on the same level as, say, Batman: The Animated Series.
Regardless, we all had high expectations heading into X-Men '97 and the Marvel Animation series has absolutely smashed them. Perhaps the best take on these heroes we've ever seen grace the screen, Marvel Studios will have its work cut out when it comes to topping the show with its eventual live-action X-Men reboot.
In this feature, we're exploring what's worked so well in X-Men '97 and how that can translate to theaters. In other words, these are the lessons the next X-Men movie needs to learn from the revival, especially after 20th Century Fox's hit-and-miss (mostly miss) efforts.
To read through these points, simply click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
5. Wolverine Isn't The Main Character
Wolverine was the lead character in 2000's X-Men.
Regardless, we all had high expectations heading into X-Men '97 and the Marvel Animation series has absolutely smashed them. Perhaps the best take on these heroes we've ever seen grace the screen, Marvel Studios will have its work cut out when it comes to topping the show with its eventual live-action X-Men reboot.
In this feature, we're exploring what's worked so well in X-Men '97 and how that can translate to theaters. In other words, these are the lessons the next X-Men movie needs to learn from the revival, especially after 20th Century Fox's hit-and-miss (mostly miss) efforts.
To read through these points, simply click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
5. Wolverine Isn't The Main Character
Wolverine was the lead character in 2000's X-Men.
- 5/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The DC Animated Universe wouldn’t be what it is today if it were not for Bruce Timm. The legendary DC icon’s contribution to the tales of Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond is irrefutable. And yet, the artist’s reach can only extend so far in giving the audience hope of a new era of comics and their adaptations.
Batman Beyond [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]
However, Bruce Timm’s authority does reach Batman Beyond for being essential in its creation and successful execution during a period of extreme turmoil at DC. After decades of hoping to witness Terry McGinnis back in action, the dream could finally get a shot at coming true.
Bruce Timm Harbors Hope for Batman Beyond in DC
Although the era of Spider-Verse has already made the next evolutionary stage in animation a reality, Batman Beyond can’t be too far behind. Moreover, demands...
Batman Beyond [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]
However, Bruce Timm’s authority does reach Batman Beyond for being essential in its creation and successful execution during a period of extreme turmoil at DC. After decades of hoping to witness Terry McGinnis back in action, the dream could finally get a shot at coming true.
Bruce Timm Harbors Hope for Batman Beyond in DC
Although the era of Spider-Verse has already made the next evolutionary stage in animation a reality, Batman Beyond can’t be too far behind. Moreover, demands...
- 5/3/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
For die-hard fans of DC especially in the world of animation, Bruce Timm needs no introduction. The American artist and producer has been instrumental in building the modern DC comics franchise with shows like Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and Batman Beyond which have all attained cult status with DC buffs.
DC animator and producer Bruce Timm (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Timm also produced the critically acclaimed 2010 film Batman: Under The Red Hood which was a direct-to-video film released by Warner Home Video. The movie was rated PG-13 owing to moments of violence and other mature references that were deemed inappropriate for a young audience. But the creator initially predicted that it would receive an R-rating.
Bruce Timm’s Acclaimed Batman Film Could Have Been Rated R For Its Dark Tones
Historically in DC comics, the legacy of Batman has always been associated with edgier, darker, and more intense...
DC animator and producer Bruce Timm (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Timm also produced the critically acclaimed 2010 film Batman: Under The Red Hood which was a direct-to-video film released by Warner Home Video. The movie was rated PG-13 owing to moments of violence and other mature references that were deemed inappropriate for a young audience. But the creator initially predicted that it would receive an R-rating.
Bruce Timm’s Acclaimed Batman Film Could Have Been Rated R For Its Dark Tones
Historically in DC comics, the legacy of Batman has always been associated with edgier, darker, and more intense...
- 5/3/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
It didn’t take long for Netflix’s The Witcher to become a fan-favorite TV show, especially thanks to its incredible cast and the source material. The show also resulted in a spin-off film written by Beau DeMayo titled, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf. The animated film revolves around Geralt’s mentor, Vesemir, and brings his origin story to the screen.
Beau DeMayo’s The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021)
Before the release of the film, Beau DeMayo opened up about where he got the inspiration for the story, and let’s just say that there were a few unlikely sources. This includes several anime including Gundam Wing as well as Bruce Timm’s groundbreaking superhero show, Batman: The Animated Series.
Beau DeMayo Found Inspiration for his The Witcher Film in Batman Bruce Wayne as Batman | Source – Batman: The Animated Series
Beau DeMayo worked as producer and writer on...
Beau DeMayo’s The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021)
Before the release of the film, Beau DeMayo opened up about where he got the inspiration for the story, and let’s just say that there were a few unlikely sources. This includes several anime including Gundam Wing as well as Bruce Timm’s groundbreaking superhero show, Batman: The Animated Series.
Beau DeMayo Found Inspiration for his The Witcher Film in Batman Bruce Wayne as Batman | Source – Batman: The Animated Series
Beau DeMayo worked as producer and writer on...
- 5/2/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
“You’ve been making women feel bad about themselves since you were invented,” the hip teen Sasha (Ariana Greenblatt) tells the stereotypical Barbie standing before her. “You represent everything wrong with our culture: sexualized capitalism, unrealistic physical ideals.” Stereotypical Barbie is horrified: “No, no, no, you’re describing something stereotypical,” she insists.
Margot Robbie spent much of Barbie proving why the doll she portrayed wasn’t the sexist object that girls like Sasha see. The Aussie actor has a much more difficult task ahead of her if she’s going to do the same thing in her upcoming project Avengelyne. Everything about Avengelyne screams mindless sex and violence—which is why Robbie is the perfect choice. Hold on, let us explain…
What is Avengelyne?
Avengelyne comes from the mind of Rob Liefeld, who overcame a lack of draftsmanship, composition, or style to become one of the most popular and influential...
Margot Robbie spent much of Barbie proving why the doll she portrayed wasn’t the sexist object that girls like Sasha see. The Aussie actor has a much more difficult task ahead of her if she’s going to do the same thing in her upcoming project Avengelyne. Everything about Avengelyne screams mindless sex and violence—which is why Robbie is the perfect choice. Hold on, let us explain…
What is Avengelyne?
Avengelyne comes from the mind of Rob Liefeld, who overcame a lack of draftsmanship, composition, or style to become one of the most popular and influential...
- 5/1/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Kevin Conroy’s voice has forever been imbued into that of Batman’s. One’s name cannot exist without the other. It is that both their legacies coexist in a way that becomes inseparable. With his final act only moments away from being released, there is a lot of anticipation, hope, and sheer love for the late actor.
Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne in Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two [Credit: The CW]Out of the many projects in which he has portrayed the Caped Crusader, it was Batman: The Animated Series that started it all. The actor had adorned the character’s emotions perfectly across movies, games, animated shows, and even an unfortunate live-action appearance for the Crisis on Infinite Earths arc in the Arrowverse. However, none of that was compatible with what he contributed to the original series.
Batman: The Animated Series Saw an Untimely End
Batman: The Animated Series was...
Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne in Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two [Credit: The CW]Out of the many projects in which he has portrayed the Caped Crusader, it was Batman: The Animated Series that started it all. The actor had adorned the character’s emotions perfectly across movies, games, animated shows, and even an unfortunate live-action appearance for the Crisis on Infinite Earths arc in the Arrowverse. However, none of that was compatible with what he contributed to the original series.
Batman: The Animated Series Saw an Untimely End
Batman: The Animated Series was...
- 5/1/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
WB Animation’s films and shows have always been streets ahead of DC’s live-action offerings. The studio is known for creating shows such as Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League, as well as films such as The Dark Knight Returns and others. The studio’s latest offering Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths will be wrapping up the Tomorrowverse.
The studio has gone through several franchises such as the Timmverse, Dcamu, and the latest Tomorrowverse. However, one of the most beloved franchises that explored many characters in the DC roster was the Dcamu which ended with Justice League Dark: Apokalips War. One of the reasons why the latter is beloved by fans is due to the ‘no limitations’ rule that the studio had which gave freedom to the writers to hold no bars. Spoilers ahead.
Justice League Dark: Apokalips War Screenwriter Spoke About The ‘No Limitations’ Rule At...
The studio has gone through several franchises such as the Timmverse, Dcamu, and the latest Tomorrowverse. However, one of the most beloved franchises that explored many characters in the DC roster was the Dcamu which ended with Justice League Dark: Apokalips War. One of the reasons why the latter is beloved by fans is due to the ‘no limitations’ rule that the studio had which gave freedom to the writers to hold no bars. Spoilers ahead.
Justice League Dark: Apokalips War Screenwriter Spoke About The ‘No Limitations’ Rule At...
- 5/1/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm understands how broadcast TV works. He has been working in the DC Animated Universe for decades, heading a huge number of successful films and series. He has fought battle upon battle with the committees responsible for censorship, trying to make sure his vision for a specific superhero show stayed intact.
A still from Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Despite this, it would seem that there was one line that even he was unable to cross. There was one iconic DC character that fans desperately wanted to see in the animated shows the franchise was releasing. Despite this, he made few to no appearances. It would seem that there was a very big reason for this.
TV Broadcasters Had A Rule For Bruce Timm
When it comes to shows airing on television for a younger audience, there are often a lot of rules to follow. There cannot be any inappropriate themes,...
A still from Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Despite this, it would seem that there was one line that even he was unable to cross. There was one iconic DC character that fans desperately wanted to see in the animated shows the franchise was releasing. Despite this, he made few to no appearances. It would seem that there was a very big reason for this.
TV Broadcasters Had A Rule For Bruce Timm
When it comes to shows airing on television for a younger audience, there are often a lot of rules to follow. There cannot be any inappropriate themes,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Crisis On Infinite Earths - Part Three Teaser Features Kevin Conroy's Batman And Mark Hamill's Joker
When we first learned that Warner Bros. Animation was developing a three-part Crisis on Infinite Earths movie, the response from fans was largely positive.
While the Tomorrowverse has been a little hit-or-miss, it's also delivered a lot of very good movies. Needless to say, the prospect of mixing DC characters from that world with so many other animated franchises was undeniably exciting.
Unfortunately, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One and Part Two proved to be mostly underwhelming affairs, with the only noteworthy cameo being Terry McGinnis/Batman Beyond in the second instalment. As exciting as that may sound, he had no more than a couple of lines in the movie and failed to make much of an impact.
There may, however, be a chance the final instalment redeems itself.
We've been hearing rumblings for a while about the late Kevin Conroy's final Batman performance being in...
While the Tomorrowverse has been a little hit-or-miss, it's also delivered a lot of very good movies. Needless to say, the prospect of mixing DC characters from that world with so many other animated franchises was undeniably exciting.
Unfortunately, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One and Part Two proved to be mostly underwhelming affairs, with the only noteworthy cameo being Terry McGinnis/Batman Beyond in the second instalment. As exciting as that may sound, he had no more than a couple of lines in the movie and failed to make much of an impact.
There may, however, be a chance the final instalment redeems itself.
We've been hearing rumblings for a while about the late Kevin Conroy's final Batman performance being in...
- 4/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Anyone who knows anything about the DC’s Dark Knight will probably tell you that Batman is more authentic to the personality of the character than Bruce Wayne. While they might appear to be one and the same person, Batman has repeatedly said that Bruce Wayne is the performance he puts up for society, while Batman is the persona that he identifies with as his authentic self.
Batman: The Animated Series
To play Batman, actors must understand this fundamental aspect of the character. Be it in live-action or in animation, actors who are able to discern this end up playing the character to perfection, as was the case with Kevin Conroy, who has essayed the role of the Dark Knight for more than two decades across mediums.
For Kevin Conroy, it is tougher to play Bruce Wayne than Batman
Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne in Crisis on Infinite Earths:...
Batman: The Animated Series
To play Batman, actors must understand this fundamental aspect of the character. Be it in live-action or in animation, actors who are able to discern this end up playing the character to perfection, as was the case with Kevin Conroy, who has essayed the role of the Dark Knight for more than two decades across mediums.
For Kevin Conroy, it is tougher to play Bruce Wayne than Batman
Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne in Crisis on Infinite Earths:...
- 4/30/2024
- 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
X-Men is one of Marvel’s most popular superhero teams. The team arguably comes 2nd in popularity right after The Avengers as the latter has gained a lot of admiration and acclaim since their live-action adaptation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Deadpool & Wolverine will probably miss out on this one iconic character | Source: Deadpool & Wolverine
Wolverine is arguably one of the most popular X-Men characters and the character is all set to make his MCU debut later this year in the highly anticipated movie, Deadpool & Wolverine. However, it is still highly unlikely that we will be seeing Logan on the big screen with his daughter, Rien.
Reine du Rien: Wolverine’s overpowered daughter
Over the years, we have seen many powerful X-Men characters in various series and movies. However, there are still many X-Men characters that have still not been introduced to either animated franchises or live actions.
Deadpool & Wolverine will probably miss out on this one iconic character | Source: Deadpool & Wolverine
Wolverine is arguably one of the most popular X-Men characters and the character is all set to make his MCU debut later this year in the highly anticipated movie, Deadpool & Wolverine. However, it is still highly unlikely that we will be seeing Logan on the big screen with his daughter, Rien.
Reine du Rien: Wolverine’s overpowered daughter
Over the years, we have seen many powerful X-Men characters in various series and movies. However, there are still many X-Men characters that have still not been introduced to either animated franchises or live actions.
- 4/29/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
While Christopher Nolan is seen as the forerunner of original ideas in Hollywood with films such as Tenet and Inception, the filmmaker once redefined the superhero genre with his The Dark Knight trilogy. The films saw Christian Bale as Batman and depicted a realistic version of Gotham and the Caped Crusader, and dealt with philosophical and real-world issues such as the nature of violence and the right to privacy.
While The Dark Knight trilogy is often placed among the greatest superhero films ever made, Nolan reportedly also had a hand in making one of the most underrated animated Batman movies. According to Bruce Timm, Nolan was deeply involved in the making of Batman: Gotham Knight, which was set between the events of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
Christopher Nolan Was Involved In Batman: Gotham Knight From The Start A still from Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins
After Warner Bros....
While The Dark Knight trilogy is often placed among the greatest superhero films ever made, Nolan reportedly also had a hand in making one of the most underrated animated Batman movies. According to Bruce Timm, Nolan was deeply involved in the making of Batman: Gotham Knight, which was set between the events of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
Christopher Nolan Was Involved In Batman: Gotham Knight From The Start A still from Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins
After Warner Bros....
- 4/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Batman is a versatile character. He has worn the faces of saviors and destroyers, been the Dark Knight in caped armor, the financial support of the Justice League, and occasionally, even a father figure. Despite this, there is one thing that has stayed constant through most of his versions; the bat does not kill.
Batman: The Animated Series starred Kevin Conroy
Kevin Conroy, who played the character for almost three decades, understood this fact about the character perfectly. He maintained a sort of consistency throughout all of the versions he played, and it seemed to be quite intentional. Specifically talking about the ‘no killing’ rule, it would seem that the voice actor upheld it almost as strictly as the Caped Crusader himself.
So much so, that he was upset with one of the most controversial decisions taken in the Snyderverse; Ben Affleck’s Batman killing people.
Kevin Conroy Enjoyed Consistency...
Batman: The Animated Series starred Kevin Conroy
Kevin Conroy, who played the character for almost three decades, understood this fact about the character perfectly. He maintained a sort of consistency throughout all of the versions he played, and it seemed to be quite intentional. Specifically talking about the ‘no killing’ rule, it would seem that the voice actor upheld it almost as strictly as the Caped Crusader himself.
So much so, that he was upset with one of the most controversial decisions taken in the Snyderverse; Ben Affleck’s Batman killing people.
Kevin Conroy Enjoyed Consistency...
- 4/29/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Alan Burnett was an asset that allowed DC to produce some of its best shows. The writer/producer has been a part of a slew of diverse DC projects, ranging from Krypto The Superdog to Batman Beyond, all of which audiences have incredibly well received during their initial runs on various channels.
A still from Batman Beyond
Speaking with The World’s Finest, the writer/producer opened up about how his experience with such diverse projects (both inside and outside of DC at Warner Bros.). The question in the interview was focused on asking Burnett about how he approached new projects, given the wealth of experience that he has cultivated.
It’s all about diversity for Alan Burnett
Superman/Shazam: Return of Black Adam
Alan Burnett has been a part of a slew of animated films at Warner Brothers, both inside and outside of the DC fold. The producer has...
A still from Batman Beyond
Speaking with The World’s Finest, the writer/producer opened up about how his experience with such diverse projects (both inside and outside of DC at Warner Bros.). The question in the interview was focused on asking Burnett about how he approached new projects, given the wealth of experience that he has cultivated.
It’s all about diversity for Alan Burnett
Superman/Shazam: Return of Black Adam
Alan Burnett has been a part of a slew of animated films at Warner Brothers, both inside and outside of the DC fold. The producer has...
- 4/28/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Batman is not only arguably the greatest superhero but also one of the most iconic fictional characters of all time. Known for brooding intensity, detective prowess, and a cape that billows dramatically in the night, Batman has won audiences for decades across live-action films, comic book panels, and the world of animation.
An action sequence from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm featuring Kevin Conroy
Within the DC Animated Universe (Dcau), Batman reached a level of excellence that many consider unmatched. However, even the brilliance of Bruce Timm, the visionary force behind the Dcau, couldn’t guarantee success for one movie which is now considered one of the greatest superhero films.
Batman: Mask of The Phantasm Was A Box Office Failure A still from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is a landmark in cinematic history. Today, it’s widely considered a masterpiece, a crown jewel of the Dcau.
An action sequence from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm featuring Kevin Conroy
Within the DC Animated Universe (Dcau), Batman reached a level of excellence that many consider unmatched. However, even the brilliance of Bruce Timm, the visionary force behind the Dcau, couldn’t guarantee success for one movie which is now considered one of the greatest superhero films.
Batman: Mask of The Phantasm Was A Box Office Failure A still from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is a landmark in cinematic history. Today, it’s widely considered a masterpiece, a crown jewel of the Dcau.
- 4/27/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Warner Bros. Animation has produced multiple animated shows with their most popular character Batman as the protagonist. Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series was one of the defining shows based on the character that has a long-lasting legacy. The show starred Kevin Conroy as the Caped Crusader and was the beginning of the Dcau.
From 2004 to 2008, The Batman animated series aired as another show centered around Bruce Wayne’s exploits as Batman. The show was not part of th Timmverse and had to distinguish itself from the legendary shows of the Dcau. One way in which the producers of the show made it happen was by making Wayne’s diet include snacks and other relatable food that anyone would eat while in a hurry.
The Batman Animated Series Made Bruce Wayne More Relatable Than Batman: Tas A still from The Batman animated series
Kevin Conroy’s iteration of the Batman,...
From 2004 to 2008, The Batman animated series aired as another show centered around Bruce Wayne’s exploits as Batman. The show was not part of th Timmverse and had to distinguish itself from the legendary shows of the Dcau. One way in which the producers of the show made it happen was by making Wayne’s diet include snacks and other relatable food that anyone would eat while in a hurry.
The Batman Animated Series Made Bruce Wayne More Relatable Than Batman: Tas A still from The Batman animated series
Kevin Conroy’s iteration of the Batman,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Whenever it comes to the Dcau, fans often look back to Bruce Timm’s masterful work on Batman: The Animated Series, which by many is still considered the peak of the caped crusader. However, the Dcau isn’t just limited to Btas, as there have been several different interpretations of the iconic character in the realm of animation, with one of them being The Batman.
Not to be confused with Matt Reeves’ The Batman, The Batman Animated Series was a fun reimagining of Batman and its coterie of supervillains, which scored well critically throughout its run. One thing that fans found odd about the show was the introduction of Batgirl as Bruce’s first sidekick, but the writers can’t be blamed for this decision.
The Batman Animated Series Wasn’t Initially Allowed to Use Robin
The Batman Animated Series | Kids’ WB
Robin has been put on ice in live-action...
Not to be confused with Matt Reeves’ The Batman, The Batman Animated Series was a fun reimagining of Batman and its coterie of supervillains, which scored well critically throughout its run. One thing that fans found odd about the show was the introduction of Batgirl as Bruce’s first sidekick, but the writers can’t be blamed for this decision.
The Batman Animated Series Wasn’t Initially Allowed to Use Robin
The Batman Animated Series | Kids’ WB
Robin has been put on ice in live-action...
- 4/27/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Batman: The Animated Series is regarded as one of the best superhero shows out there, but the series would have never come to fruition if Fox had not complied with a boundary that was set by Warner Brothers when it came to developing the show.
Batman: The Animated Series
Speaking with The Comic Lounge, animation extraordinaire Alan Burnett talked about the behind-the-scenes of the project, and the clauses that Warner Bros. put in that allowed Batman’s development and production to begin.
It all started with Tiny Toons being imported to Fox Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
Alan Burnett talked about the various things that went into the production of the show, one that is collectively considered to be one of the best versions of Batman out there. When talking about the origin of the show, Burnett said, to The Comic Lounge:
“Around 1990 Warner Bros. and Fox Kids were...
Batman: The Animated Series
Speaking with The Comic Lounge, animation extraordinaire Alan Burnett talked about the behind-the-scenes of the project, and the clauses that Warner Bros. put in that allowed Batman’s development and production to begin.
It all started with Tiny Toons being imported to Fox Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
Alan Burnett talked about the various things that went into the production of the show, one that is collectively considered to be one of the best versions of Batman out there. When talking about the origin of the show, Burnett said, to The Comic Lounge:
“Around 1990 Warner Bros. and Fox Kids were...
- 4/25/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
DC’s animated shows have garnered widespread acclaim, captivating audiences with their diverse narratives and exceptional performances from the cast. Much of the credit for assembling such an outstanding ensemble, including luminaries like Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill, goes to Andrea Romano the legendary voice director renowned for her uncanny ability to match actors with their animated counterparts.
Batman: The Animated Series | Warner Bros.
When asked about her ability to consistently select the ideal actors for each role, Romano revealed her preference for actors with stage experience when casting for animation projects, asserting that they possess a unique potential to excel in voice acting.
Andrea Romano Revealed Her Casting Secrets For Dcau
In a conversation with Bleeding Cool, Andrea Romano opened up about the casting process for the animated shows, sharing that she looked for actors with genuine talent and the ones who were willing to take risks to push boundaries.
Batman: The Animated Series | Warner Bros.
When asked about her ability to consistently select the ideal actors for each role, Romano revealed her preference for actors with stage experience when casting for animation projects, asserting that they possess a unique potential to excel in voice acting.
Andrea Romano Revealed Her Casting Secrets For Dcau
In a conversation with Bleeding Cool, Andrea Romano opened up about the casting process for the animated shows, sharing that she looked for actors with genuine talent and the ones who were willing to take risks to push boundaries.
- 4/25/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
From Adam West in the ’60s to Robert Pattinson in 2022, a plethora of iterations of Batman have been presented onscreen since the character’s inception. But while most of them are great in their own right, nobody quite embodied the spirit of the caped crusader like the late Kevin Conroy, who is still considered by many to be the definitive version of Batman.
However, Conroy wasn’t the initial choice to voice the character, and even when he was considered for the part, the actor was interested in voicing other characters, which ended up frustrating Andrea Romano.
Kevin Conroy’s Interest in Other Characters Frustrated Andrea Romano
Batman: The Animated Series | Fox Kids
While Troy Baker, Will Arnett, and Jensen Ackles have proven to be pretty great when it comes to voicing the caped crusader, for most, Kevin Conroy is Batman’s voice. But back in the ’90s, when voice...
However, Conroy wasn’t the initial choice to voice the character, and even when he was considered for the part, the actor was interested in voicing other characters, which ended up frustrating Andrea Romano.
Kevin Conroy’s Interest in Other Characters Frustrated Andrea Romano
Batman: The Animated Series | Fox Kids
While Troy Baker, Will Arnett, and Jensen Ackles have proven to be pretty great when it comes to voicing the caped crusader, for most, Kevin Conroy is Batman’s voice. But back in the ’90s, when voice...
- 4/25/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett-produced Dcau has had many shows and films that have attained the status of modern classics. Shows such as Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and Teen Titans have been classics in the animated TV realm for a generation while the films have constantly been well-received.
While Marvel achieved many milestones through their live-action MCU, they seem to be way behind their DC counterparts. Only a few shows with their most profitable IP such as X-Men and Spider-Man have fared well with audiences. Alan Burnett, who served as a co-producer and writer on many Dcau shows and films reportedly has the reason why.
How Did Alan Burnett Get Into The Dcau? A still from Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett’s Batman: The Animated Series
Alan Burnett reportedly did not study animation when he went to film school. The producer reportedly ended up in the industry,...
While Marvel achieved many milestones through their live-action MCU, they seem to be way behind their DC counterparts. Only a few shows with their most profitable IP such as X-Men and Spider-Man have fared well with audiences. Alan Burnett, who served as a co-producer and writer on many Dcau shows and films reportedly has the reason why.
How Did Alan Burnett Get Into The Dcau? A still from Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett’s Batman: The Animated Series
Alan Burnett reportedly did not study animation when he went to film school. The producer reportedly ended up in the industry,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series has firmly established itself as one of the finest DC shows in television history. Given its widespread acclaim and enduring recognition, there’s no denying the significant impact it has had on shaping perceptions of the Caped Crusader, a legacy that continues to resonate even decades later.
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series | Warner Bros.
However, sometimes its prominence overshadowed other adaptations of the DC superhero, such as the 2004 animated TV series The Batman. The series featured a new cast, and its creators sought to break free from the shadow cast by Timm’s iconic 1992 series by taking a new narrative approach.
The Batman Sought to Break Free From the Shadow of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series has been commended for many things, including animation, writing, and voice acting. It has also been known for exploring the backstories of its characters,...
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series | Warner Bros.
However, sometimes its prominence overshadowed other adaptations of the DC superhero, such as the 2004 animated TV series The Batman. The series featured a new cast, and its creators sought to break free from the shadow cast by Timm’s iconic 1992 series by taking a new narrative approach.
The Batman Sought to Break Free From the Shadow of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series has been commended for many things, including animation, writing, and voice acting. It has also been known for exploring the backstories of its characters,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Kevin Conroy became a sensation among superhero fans in no time after voicing Batman in Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series. The animated show gave us one of the best adaptations of the Caped Crusader to date. Bruce Timm, the co-creator of the animated series revealed that he had to make Conroy forget everything he knew about Batman to land the role.
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Surprisingly, Kevin Conroy knew nothing much about the Gotham Knight when he went for a script reading for the role. However, the late actor nailed in the very first attempt and shocked the entire team. He went on to voice the superhero for three decades across animated movies, television series, and the Arkham games.
How did Bruce Timm make Kevin Conroy the greatest version of The Dark Knight?
Joker and Batman in Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]When...
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Surprisingly, Kevin Conroy knew nothing much about the Gotham Knight when he went for a script reading for the role. However, the late actor nailed in the very first attempt and shocked the entire team. He went on to voice the superhero for three decades across animated movies, television series, and the Arkham games.
How did Bruce Timm make Kevin Conroy the greatest version of The Dark Knight?
Joker and Batman in Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]When...
- 4/24/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Kevin Conroy has worked with some of the most incredible voice actors because of his legendary work as Batman. The many villains he had to face, either minor or major, all impacted him in one way or another. The cast was a variety of enormous talent all mixed in one big familial project. Andrea Romano, the voice director of Batman: The Animated Series had a lot to say about the cast as well.
Kevin Conroy voiced Batman starting with Batman: The Animated Series (Credits: HBO Max)
With the talented actors she had managed to get cast, one would wonder if there was one that she wanted to get but couldn’t. An array as extravagant as this would make that very factor impossible. However, Romano had other plans.
“Kind of like Michael Keaton, but kind of not”: Bruce Timm Had to Make Kevin Conroy ‘Forget’ Everything He Knew About...
Kevin Conroy voiced Batman starting with Batman: The Animated Series (Credits: HBO Max)
With the talented actors she had managed to get cast, one would wonder if there was one that she wanted to get but couldn’t. An array as extravagant as this would make that very factor impossible. However, Romano had other plans.
“Kind of like Michael Keaton, but kind of not”: Bruce Timm Had to Make Kevin Conroy ‘Forget’ Everything He Knew About...
- 4/24/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Batman: The Animated Series is known as one of the best adaptations of the DC superhero. Running successfully from 1992 to 1995 and laying the foundation for the well-acclaimed DC Animated Universe, the series has been in the spotlight of award ceremonies as well, winning four Emmy awards, including a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program.
Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]The producer of the show Alan Burnett reflected on its win in an interview, as he revealed the pivotal episode that propelled its Outstanding Animated Program Emmy award.
Alan Burnett Reflected on the Emmy-Winning Episode of Batman: The Animated Series
In a conversation with Comic Lounge, the producer of the beloved DC show, Batman: The Animated Series reflected on its Outstanding Animated Program Emmy win while discussing his favorite episode of the show.
Alan Burnett (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
After discussing episodes like Almost Got ‘im, Perchance to Dream,...
Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]The producer of the show Alan Burnett reflected on its win in an interview, as he revealed the pivotal episode that propelled its Outstanding Animated Program Emmy award.
Alan Burnett Reflected on the Emmy-Winning Episode of Batman: The Animated Series
In a conversation with Comic Lounge, the producer of the beloved DC show, Batman: The Animated Series reflected on its Outstanding Animated Program Emmy win while discussing his favorite episode of the show.
Alan Burnett (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
After discussing episodes like Almost Got ‘im, Perchance to Dream,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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