Birds of Prey 

In the future, long after the Batman has driven himself into exile, his legacy lives on in the form of the Birds of Prey--Black Canary, Oracle, and the Huntress.

Creator:

Laeta Kalogridis

Stars:

Ashley Scott, Dina Meyer, Rachel Skarsten

1 nomination.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Ashley Scott	...	Helena Kyle / ... 14 episodes, 2002-2003
Dina Meyer	...	Barbara Gordon / ... 14 episodes, 2002-2003
Rachel Skarsten	...	Dinah Lance 14 episodes, 2002-2003
Shemar Moore	...	Jesse Reese 14 episodes, 2002-2003
Ian Abercrombie	...	Alfred Pennyworth 14 episodes, 2002-2003
Mia Sara	...	Dr. Harleen Quinzel / ... 13 episodes, 2002-2003
Shawn Christian	...	Wade Brixton 8 episodes, 2002-2003

Storyline

Now Gotham's Undercover Superhero Batman has disappeared leaving behind a daughter from his long-time love Catwoman. Her name is Helena the mysterious superhero known as "The Huntress". She has teamed up with the paralyzed hero "Batgirl" together they meet up with their next teammate Dinah Lance. Dinah is a telepath and psychic who had terrifying dreams about Batgirl's brutal accident. They must learn how to work together and become not only a team of superheroes but also a family.

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Plot Keywords:

black comedy | camp | antagonism | reference to batman | reference to catwoman | 

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Taglines:

Batman's daughter goes bad - and it feels so good.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

The map of New Gotham is identical to one used in the Batman comic book cycle "No Man's Land," which is also the name of the metahuman bar in the show.

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Quotes

Barbara Gordon: Looks like our Wallwalker's neuro-electrical pulse activates some kind of... molecular dispersion. That's what enables him to pass through inanimate objects.
Helena Kyle: And here I just thought he was just really skinny...

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Crazy Credits

Although she is included in the opening credits of each episode, Mia Sara only appeared in about 1/3 of the episodes that were broadcast.

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Alternate Versions

The original version of the pilot differs from the aired version in numerous ways.

• The original began with Selina Kyle's murder, then cut to Barbara Gordon in the shower, intercut with Batman and Batgirl fighting Joker. There is a voice-over by a reporter on this. Barbara then hears this reporter, who is on her TV, announce Selina has been murdered and goes to the door where she is shot by Joker. The aired version is edited differently. It starts with footage of Batman fighting Joker, then has a shot of Helena and Selina Kyle walking together that wasn't in the previous version. It then adds new footage of Batman and Catwoman fighting. It then cuts to Barbara Gordon's apartment, intercut with footage of her fighting. It cuts directly from her in the shower to her opening the door, where she is shot by Joker. The whole thing has new narration by Alfred Pennyworth.
• The most obvious difference is that Harley Quinn was recast. Scenes originally shot with Sherilyn Fenn were reshot with Mia Sara.
• There a few alternate scenes involving Barbara Gordon, including one that indicates her involvement with a fellow teacher has been going on for six months. In the TV series, the relationship begins in the pilot and progresses through the series.
• There are also considerable differences in the score and sound effects.

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Connections

References Batman Returns (1992)

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Soundtracks

Revolution
Performed by Aimee Allen
Episode: {all episodes}

User Reviews

It shouldn't be bagged like it has

I was called by a beautiful friend of mine who was frantically trying to tell me to switch the channels over to the new program BOP.

I am clearly in her debt. I loved the show.

I work in a video store and i am constantly reviewing movies and watching older ones. I am a huge fan of the comics and the movies as well.

The whole concept of Batman leaving and the daughter coming up the ranks. Bat Girl being the 'leader'. Its fantastic. The music, the graphics and the villains were great.

I don't understand why people come on to say that it was bad. I understand that the series didn't last very long but i believe the idea will be picked up again and enhanced even greater.

If there is a survey for people that enjoyed this movie and would pay to see it again...put me on it.

Details

Official Sites:

The WB Waner Home Entertainment - DVD site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 October 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

BOP

Filming Locations:

Columbia/Warner Bros. Ranch - 411 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Television, DC Entertainment, Tollin/Robbins Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (13 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color