No actor has ever played Batman for as long as Kevin Conroy did. Starting off in 1992 in Batman: The Animated Series, he was the voice for the character for over three decades. He was one of the most respected and talented figures in the world of DC, and fans continue to regard him as a legend, even after his passing.
Kevin Conroy at the 2019 Sdcc for Batman Beyond 20th Anniversary [Photo: Gage Skidmore]Despite his status, many might not know that the actor was openly gay, having publicly come out in 2016. While the entire world found out then, there were whispers of his sexual orientation floating through the industry, even in the conservative times of the 1990s. While these certainly affected his ability to get certain jobs, he still managed to become the icon that he is today.
Although he was able to rise through the ranks of a world that was stacked against him,...
Kevin Conroy at the 2019 Sdcc for Batman Beyond 20th Anniversary [Photo: Gage Skidmore]Despite his status, many might not know that the actor was openly gay, having publicly come out in 2016. While the entire world found out then, there were whispers of his sexual orientation floating through the industry, even in the conservative times of the 1990s. While these certainly affected his ability to get certain jobs, he still managed to become the icon that he is today.
Although he was able to rise through the ranks of a world that was stacked against him,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Perhaps the most overlooked series in the "Star Trek" canon ("Short Treks" and "Very Short Treks" notwithstanding), "Star Trek: The Animated Series" may be accepted as the final two years in the U.S.S. Enterprise's five-year mission. "Star Trek: Tas" debuted on September 8, 1973, four years after the cancelation of "Star Trek," to reunite the original cast and writers to explore Starlfeet's adventures in a 30-minute, animated format. The animation was provided by Filmation, the studio that had previously overseen multiple Batman and Superman cartoons, Archie cartoons, "Gilligan's Island" spinoffs, and which would go on to produce the ultra-popular "Fat Albert," "The Groovy Goolies," "BraveStarr," and "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe." Filmation shows were popular among kids, but their animations tended to be stiff and inexpressive. The most prominent feature of "Star Trek: Tas" is how static it looks.
However, the shortened runtime forced the writers of "Tas...
However, the shortened runtime forced the writers of "Tas...
- 6/9/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
"Batman: The Animated Series" is one of the best shows of all time, a masterclass in superhero and animation storytelling, with high stakes and mature stories that don't talk down to young audiences, no matter what limitations Fox put on the creators. It also features one of the best voice over performances in animation, with Kevin Conroy embodying the all-time greatest Batman and Bruce Wayne.
The cartoon was a visual marvel, the animation done on black paper to give it a noir aesthetic that, together with Art Deco designs give the show a unique and timeless look. The series also gave us new and bold reinterpretations of classic comic book characters from Scarecrow and Clayface to Mr. Freeze, making them sympathetic and complex.
Of course, capturing the entire 85-episode cartoon into a single Lego set is an impossible task, but the designers at Lego pulled it off by focusing on imagery and style.
The cartoon was a visual marvel, the animation done on black paper to give it a noir aesthetic that, together with Art Deco designs give the show a unique and timeless look. The series also gave us new and bold reinterpretations of classic comic book characters from Scarecrow and Clayface to Mr. Freeze, making them sympathetic and complex.
Of course, capturing the entire 85-episode cartoon into a single Lego set is an impossible task, but the designers at Lego pulled it off by focusing on imagery and style.
- 6/7/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Imagine. The year is 1994 and you are a huge superhero fan. You sit down to watch your favorite cartoon show, a thrilling battle of good versus evil. In this week’s episode, Charles uses his mental might to clash with a blue enemy who promises to be his friend.
The cheesy voice-acting and choppy animation doesn’t disrupt the experience. In fact, it makes it better, intensifying the clash between Charles and the blue guy until you can’t take it anymore and you unleash your hero’s battle cry:
“Spoon!”
Because, of course, you’re not watching X-Men: The Animated Series, nor even Batman: The Animated Series, both respected superhero cartoons that get ample praise today. No, the Charles in question is Brainchild, a precocious evil pre-teen (voiced by Rob Paulsen) who enhanced his intelligence by giving himself a glass covered throbbing brain.
And the other guy is the personification of Mighty Blue Justice,...
The cheesy voice-acting and choppy animation doesn’t disrupt the experience. In fact, it makes it better, intensifying the clash between Charles and the blue guy until you can’t take it anymore and you unleash your hero’s battle cry:
“Spoon!”
Because, of course, you’re not watching X-Men: The Animated Series, nor even Batman: The Animated Series, both respected superhero cartoons that get ample praise today. No, the Charles in question is Brainchild, a precocious evil pre-teen (voiced by Rob Paulsen) who enhanced his intelligence by giving himself a glass covered throbbing brain.
And the other guy is the personification of Mighty Blue Justice,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Sunday mornings, freshly cooked breakfast, perched in front of the TV – that’s how millions of kids spent the beginning of their week across the States back in the day. Fox Kids’ Spider-Man: The Animated Series was the introduction to the titular superhero for a lot of 90s kids, and still remains one of the better Marvel animated shows to this day.
J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man: The Animated Series| Fox Kids
The 1994 series brought a number of characters from Spider-Man mythos to the screen. Among them, the chief editor of The Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson, stands apart from the rest for his incessant hate towards the “masked menace”.
One particular episode, Sting of the Scorpion, added more depth to the Spidey critic, giving fans more reasons to love/hate him.
Spider-Man writer Robert N. Skir talks about adding another dimension to J. Jonah Jameson
J. Jonah Jameson is...
J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man: The Animated Series| Fox Kids
The 1994 series brought a number of characters from Spider-Man mythos to the screen. Among them, the chief editor of The Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson, stands apart from the rest for his incessant hate towards the “masked menace”.
One particular episode, Sting of the Scorpion, added more depth to the Spidey critic, giving fans more reasons to love/hate him.
Spider-Man writer Robert N. Skir talks about adding another dimension to J. Jonah Jameson
J. Jonah Jameson is...
- 6/4/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 introduced the "original" Guardians, with a team comprised of Sylvester Stallone as Stakar Ogord, Ving Rhames as Charlie-27, Michelle Yeoh as Aleta Ogord, Miley Cyrus as Mainfraime, and Michael Rosenbaum as Martinex.
When the sequel was released in 2017, the expectation was that filmmaker James Gunn would oversee a slate of cosmic projects for Marvel Studios, creating a Marvel Cosmic Universe.
While it's never been clear how far along those plans got, they were halted when Disney parted ways with Gunn after past comments on social media caught up with him. He eventually returned to helm Vol. 3, but quickly parted ways with the franchise to take charge of DC Studios and the Dcu.
Rosenbaum is good friends with Gunn and fans hoped Martinex might take on a bigger role in the threequel or even a Ravagers-led potential spin-off. Unfortunately, the Smallville alum's role...
When the sequel was released in 2017, the expectation was that filmmaker James Gunn would oversee a slate of cosmic projects for Marvel Studios, creating a Marvel Cosmic Universe.
While it's never been clear how far along those plans got, they were halted when Disney parted ways with Gunn after past comments on social media caught up with him. He eventually returned to helm Vol. 3, but quickly parted ways with the franchise to take charge of DC Studios and the Dcu.
Rosenbaum is good friends with Gunn and fans hoped Martinex might take on a bigger role in the threequel or even a Ravagers-led potential spin-off. Unfortunately, the Smallville alum's role...
- 6/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Harley Quinn has an odd history. The character has become one of the most recognizable aspects of Batman’s mythos but did not originate from the comics. Rarely do characters that don’t exist in the source material get the kind of love that Harley Quinn did, and it seemed to have been the case for her initially as well.
Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series | Warner Brothers
Back in 2017, Paul Dini sat down with Entertainment Weekly to talk about his character on her 25th anniversary, opening up about the thought process that went behind the character and what the fans thought about it initially. Turns out, the entire camp was split through the middle about the character of Harley Quinn.
Batman: The Animated Series had to win over the hardcore fans with Harley Quinn
Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Harley Quinn co-creator Paul...
Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series | Warner Brothers
Back in 2017, Paul Dini sat down with Entertainment Weekly to talk about his character on her 25th anniversary, opening up about the thought process that went behind the character and what the fans thought about it initially. Turns out, the entire camp was split through the middle about the character of Harley Quinn.
Batman: The Animated Series had to win over the hardcore fans with Harley Quinn
Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Harley Quinn co-creator Paul...
- 6/2/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Superman: The Animated Series remains one of the quintessential versions of the Man of Steel for an entire generation. However, as is the case with most animated series, some, if not all of the work is often outsourced to other countries to meet budget constraints and tight deadlines, as was the case with the first entry into the Dcau.
Superman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]The episode after the pilot for Superman: The Animated Series, titled ‘Fun and Games‘, came at the heels of the three-part episode that laid the scene for the character and series. This episode was handled by a Japanese studio and features the Toyman.
The episode made by the Japanese pissed everyone off Superman: The Animated Series | Warner Brothers Animation
Robert N. Skir, who was a writer on both X-Men: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated Series, was also a part of the Superman: The Animated Series.
Superman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]The episode after the pilot for Superman: The Animated Series, titled ‘Fun and Games‘, came at the heels of the three-part episode that laid the scene for the character and series. This episode was handled by a Japanese studio and features the Toyman.
The episode made by the Japanese pissed everyone off Superman: The Animated Series | Warner Brothers Animation
Robert N. Skir, who was a writer on both X-Men: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated Series, was also a part of the Superman: The Animated Series.
- 6/1/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Kevin Conroy was one of the legends of DC and an LGBTQ+ icon who inspired many fans all around the world. His work as the voice of Batman remains unparalleled so it was truly heartbreaking news when he died last 2022 at the age of 66.
Batman: The Animated Series / Warner Bros.
June is Pride Month, and many people spend this time celebrating freedom of expression and appreciating the blessings in life. Before Conroy passed away, the actor shared a message on social media that resonated with everyone.
Kevin Conroy Thanked Fans For Endless Support On Pride Month
In a Twitter video, Kevin Conroy thanked fans for showing love and support for the DC project he made in honor of Pride Month. He wrote Finding Batman, a short comic book story released as an anthology series.
I just wanted to take a second to thank all of you for the reactions that...
Batman: The Animated Series / Warner Bros.
June is Pride Month, and many people spend this time celebrating freedom of expression and appreciating the blessings in life. Before Conroy passed away, the actor shared a message on social media that resonated with everyone.
Kevin Conroy Thanked Fans For Endless Support On Pride Month
In a Twitter video, Kevin Conroy thanked fans for showing love and support for the DC project he made in honor of Pride Month. He wrote Finding Batman, a short comic book story released as an anthology series.
I just wanted to take a second to thank all of you for the reactions that...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Glen Murakami, who was heavily involved in the creation of Batman Beyond and Teen Titans, was also responsible for the animated series Beware the Batman, which famously brought some of Batman’s more obscure villains into the limelight.
Beware the Batman | Warner Brothers Animation
While there have been a slew of Batman animated series, Beware the Batman came at the heels of greats such as Batman: The Animated Series and The New Adventures of Batman, and had the distinct responsibility of being different from these two, as Murakami did not want to retread what previous Batman shows had done.
Glen Murakami wanted the villains in the show to mean something
Anarky in Beware the Batman | Warner Brothers Animation
Glen Murakami revealed to Comics Alliance the idea that went behind creating the villains. Along with Mitch Watson, the creators of Beware the Batman revealed how they approached the story and the villains of the show.
Beware the Batman | Warner Brothers Animation
While there have been a slew of Batman animated series, Beware the Batman came at the heels of greats such as Batman: The Animated Series and The New Adventures of Batman, and had the distinct responsibility of being different from these two, as Murakami did not want to retread what previous Batman shows had done.
Glen Murakami wanted the villains in the show to mean something
Anarky in Beware the Batman | Warner Brothers Animation
Glen Murakami revealed to Comics Alliance the idea that went behind creating the villains. Along with Mitch Watson, the creators of Beware the Batman revealed how they approached the story and the villains of the show.
- 5/29/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Star Wars: The Bad Batch takes viewers to the lesser-known corners of the galaxy far, far away, where the titular group of clones fights for their survival. The series serves as a spin-off of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series and takes place after the infamous Order 66 led to the downfall of the Jedi.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch recently ended after three seasons (Credit: Lucasfilm).
The Bad Batch recently concluded after the release of its third and final season. Despite the series coming to an end, executive producer Brad Rau has hinted that this might not be the last we see of the Bad Batch, expressing interest in a film adaptation. As a result, the Clone Wars corner of the Star Wars universe could live on and the Dcau provides the perfect template for the same.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Executive Producer Brad Rau Provides Hope...
Star Wars: The Bad Batch recently ended after three seasons (Credit: Lucasfilm).
The Bad Batch recently concluded after the release of its third and final season. Despite the series coming to an end, executive producer Brad Rau has hinted that this might not be the last we see of the Bad Batch, expressing interest in a film adaptation. As a result, the Clone Wars corner of the Star Wars universe could live on and the Dcau provides the perfect template for the same.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Executive Producer Brad Rau Provides Hope...
- 5/27/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Batman: The Caped Crusader has gotten fans excited about Bruce Timm’s novel take on the Dark Knight. The animated show will take Bruce Wayne and other aspects of the Batman mythos and set them in the 40s, a time when Batman’s modern gadgets and gizmos simply did not exist.
Batman: Caped Crusader
Apart from Batman being stripped of all his gadgets, Caped Crusader will also be giving its other characters a slick 40’s makeover, among which is Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Bruce Timm, co-creator of the show, revealed how the design of Catwoman was made distinct from her previous iterations.
Batman: Caped Crusader did not want to ape Batman: The Animated Series
Catwoman | DC Comics
Bruce Timm talked about how the characters that he and his team were introducing Caped Crusader needed to be different and feel as dated as the time they were in.
Batman: Caped Crusader
Apart from Batman being stripped of all his gadgets, Caped Crusader will also be giving its other characters a slick 40’s makeover, among which is Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Bruce Timm, co-creator of the show, revealed how the design of Catwoman was made distinct from her previous iterations.
Batman: Caped Crusader did not want to ape Batman: The Animated Series
Catwoman | DC Comics
Bruce Timm talked about how the characters that he and his team were introducing Caped Crusader needed to be different and feel as dated as the time they were in.
- 5/25/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm is considered one of DC’s premiere creators when it comes to their animated material. Timm has co-created some of DC’s most important pieces of animated content. From Superman: The Animated Series, and Batman: The Animated Series to Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, Timm had a role to play in the creation of all these IPs, all of which shared a continuity, together being referred to as the Dcau.
Justice League Unlimited | Warner Bros.
Although after Justice League Unlimited ended, the show would not get a sequel, it continued via Justice League vs. The Fatal Five. The film existed in the same universe as the Dcau, as confirmed by Bruce Timm, who took the time to clear out where the film stands in the timeline.
Justice League vs. The Fatal Five takes place a few years after Justice League Unlimited ended
Justice League vs. The Fatal Five...
Justice League Unlimited | Warner Bros.
Although after Justice League Unlimited ended, the show would not get a sequel, it continued via Justice League vs. The Fatal Five. The film existed in the same universe as the Dcau, as confirmed by Bruce Timm, who took the time to clear out where the film stands in the timeline.
Justice League vs. The Fatal Five takes place a few years after Justice League Unlimited ended
Justice League vs. The Fatal Five...
- 5/23/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Kevin Conroy has portrayed Batman more often than anyone else, appearing in a variety of animated films, TV series, and, of course, video games. Part of what made the late actor so iconic was his distinctive way of delivering the richness of dynamic dialogue that became essential to the Batman character.
The actor has the ability to turn any line from the Caped Crusader into gold, even lines delivered by other Batman actors. On that note, back in 2017, Conroy spoke with Rob Paulsen on Nerdist’s Talkin’ Toons podcast and skillfully narrated Christian Bale’s epic speech from The Dark Knight’s climactic scene.
Kevin Conroy (Credit: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Conroy and Paulsen (voicing Commissioner Gordon) delivered their lines in a single take, approaching the sequence as though it were a radio play.
Even though it is obvious that the scene lacked the polished feel of Conroy’s work...
The actor has the ability to turn any line from the Caped Crusader into gold, even lines delivered by other Batman actors. On that note, back in 2017, Conroy spoke with Rob Paulsen on Nerdist’s Talkin’ Toons podcast and skillfully narrated Christian Bale’s epic speech from The Dark Knight’s climactic scene.
Kevin Conroy (Credit: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Conroy and Paulsen (voicing Commissioner Gordon) delivered their lines in a single take, approaching the sequence as though it were a radio play.
Even though it is obvious that the scene lacked the polished feel of Conroy’s work...
- 5/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Batman: Caped Crusader will be the latest take on the Dark Knight of Gotham by DC Animation extraordinaire, Bruce Timm. Timm has been responsible for co-creating works like Batman: The Animated Series, The New Adventures of Batman, and Batman Beyond. But perhaps the most significant contribution the creator has made to the Batman mythos is the original character that he made for his adaptation of Batman, the ever whimsical villain-turned-ally for Batman, Harley Quinn.
Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series
Harleen Quinzel was a simple psychologist at Arkham Asylum when she was assigned to and fell in love with The Joker, who turned her into his loyal and adoring girlfriend, despite all the abuses he hurled at her over the course of their relationship.
Ever since then, the character has become somewhat of an icon in her own right, headlining her own animated show as well, while making multiple...
Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series
Harleen Quinzel was a simple psychologist at Arkham Asylum when she was assigned to and fell in love with The Joker, who turned her into his loyal and adoring girlfriend, despite all the abuses he hurled at her over the course of their relationship.
Ever since then, the character has become somewhat of an icon in her own right, headlining her own animated show as well, while making multiple...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
My Adventures With Superman is part of a heroic lineage of shows that follow the Big Blue Boy Scout of Metropolis but still fall short in one area. Superman: The Animated Series still remains one of the best iterations of the character and his mythos, and not just because it is an important iteration of the character. It is also down to the fact that Superman got to play around in a connected universe with other heroes, especially Batman.
My Adventures With Superman Season 2 | Adult Swim
Superman: The Animated Series shared a universe with Batman: The Animated Series and the two Justice League shows helmed by Bruce Timm. This facilitated some crossovers, such as when Bruce Wayne showed up in Superman: The Animated Series, which added a lot to the show, and was considered one of its best episodes.
World’s Finest Parts 1, 2, and 3 saw Superman interact with Batman for...
My Adventures With Superman Season 2 | Adult Swim
Superman: The Animated Series shared a universe with Batman: The Animated Series and the two Justice League shows helmed by Bruce Timm. This facilitated some crossovers, such as when Bruce Wayne showed up in Superman: The Animated Series, which added a lot to the show, and was considered one of its best episodes.
World’s Finest Parts 1, 2, and 3 saw Superman interact with Batman for...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Looking back, the early nineties were the best of times and worst of times for Batman fans. In 1989, fans got their first big-budget Hollywood Batman movie, followed by the 1992 sequel Batman Returns. Both of these films boasted A-list talent and made huge money. But they weren’t really interested in Batman, at least not the guy that comic book readers loved.
But 1992 saw the launch of Batman: The Animated Series, a cartoon that gave fans some of the best ever tales of the Dark Knight, in any media. Created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, The Animated Series took some visual cues from Burton’s movies, especially in its designs for Catwoman and the Penguin, but it was grounded in the Bronze Age comics by Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams as well as 1940s cinema.
Taking a lead from the Fleischer Brothers’ Superman cartoons, Timm and Radomski insisted upon smooth animation for their project,...
But 1992 saw the launch of Batman: The Animated Series, a cartoon that gave fans some of the best ever tales of the Dark Knight, in any media. Created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, The Animated Series took some visual cues from Burton’s movies, especially in its designs for Catwoman and the Penguin, but it was grounded in the Bronze Age comics by Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams as well as 1940s cinema.
Taking a lead from the Fleischer Brothers’ Superman cartoons, Timm and Radomski insisted upon smooth animation for their project,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Bruce Timm is widely regarded as one of the most important figures when it comes to the overall DC Animated franchise, and is the face behind several highly-praised projects. From his work on Batman, which includes Batman: The Animated Series, to the various iterations of Superman, and Justice League, the DC animated franchise would have looked starkly different had it not been for Timm.
The genius that is Bruce Timm! | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
However, even a creator as gifted and celebrated as Bruce Timm has his fair share of regrets, when it comes to his career. Speaking in an interview back in 2017, the 63-year-old had revealed how he regrets the fact that the 2008-released Justice League: Frontier did not get a second part.
This led to Timm and his team failing to inculcate the entire story from the DC comics, leading to them picking and choosing what they could include in New Frontier.
The genius that is Bruce Timm! | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
However, even a creator as gifted and celebrated as Bruce Timm has his fair share of regrets, when it comes to his career. Speaking in an interview back in 2017, the 63-year-old had revealed how he regrets the fact that the 2008-released Justice League: Frontier did not get a second part.
This led to Timm and his team failing to inculcate the entire story from the DC comics, leading to them picking and choosing what they could include in New Frontier.
- 5/18/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Created by Bruce Timm, the 1992-released Batman: The Animated series is often recognized as the greatest animated offering of the DC character ever produced. The series, released in 1992, ranks high among the best-animated shows of all time, and actually gave fans a character that has come to be recognized as an integral aspect of the Batman fandom, in the form of Harley Quinn.
Bruce Timm will not be happy if he finds out! | Wikimedia Commons
Regardless, in 2004, the Michael Goguen and Duane Capizzi-created The Batman animated series was released. The narrative in this one followed the titular character in his early years of crime-fighting, and only included the likes of Bruce Wayne and his famous butler Alfred Pennyworth, and actually had to alter a range of popular characters’ appearances in order to include them in the narrative.
Still, it appears as though the fan sentiment has somewhat changed in recent times,...
Bruce Timm will not be happy if he finds out! | Wikimedia Commons
Regardless, in 2004, the Michael Goguen and Duane Capizzi-created The Batman animated series was released. The narrative in this one followed the titular character in his early years of crime-fighting, and only included the likes of Bruce Wayne and his famous butler Alfred Pennyworth, and actually had to alter a range of popular characters’ appearances in order to include them in the narrative.
Still, it appears as though the fan sentiment has somewhat changed in recent times,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
In the quest to capture the essence of the Dark Knight, could anyone overlook Christopher Nolan’s valiant effort in Batman Begins, which starred Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne?
Injecting a dose of realistic, gritty realism into a genre often draped in escapism, Nolan’s 2005 flick definitely left an indelible mark. Yet, it was a single scene that kept it from fully resonating with Batman’s lore custodian, Bruce Timm.
The acclaimed animator (best known as the head producer of Batman: The Animated Series) once pointed out that while Nolan borrowed elements from Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One—a masterpiece in its own right—alterations were made that distanced the film from its source material’s raw authenticity.
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in a still from Batman Begins (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
This raises an intriguing question: Can film adaptations ever truly satisfy when they shift the narrative...
Injecting a dose of realistic, gritty realism into a genre often draped in escapism, Nolan’s 2005 flick definitely left an indelible mark. Yet, it was a single scene that kept it from fully resonating with Batman’s lore custodian, Bruce Timm.
The acclaimed animator (best known as the head producer of Batman: The Animated Series) once pointed out that while Nolan borrowed elements from Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One—a masterpiece in its own right—alterations were made that distanced the film from its source material’s raw authenticity.
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in a still from Batman Begins (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
This raises an intriguing question: Can film adaptations ever truly satisfy when they shift the narrative...
- 5/16/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Mark Hamill has been synonymous with two classic characters in pop culture history. While he remains the face of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, he lent his vocal talents to Batman’s arch-nemesis Joker in the Dcau. Beginning with Batman: The Animated Series, Hamill has lent his voice to the character in multiple Dcau shows and movies.
One of Hamill’s most distinctive qualities as the Joker is his laugh. The laugh of the animated Joker has been forever associated with the character and many have tried to emulate the maniacal nuance of Hamill’s iteration. The actor mentioned that he used the laugh not just to create an eerie characteristic but also to communicate his feelings with just a cackle.
Mark Hamill Created A Vocabulary With His Laughs As The Joker Mark Hamill in Star Wars
Apart from being extremely unpredictable and impulsive, one of the most...
One of Hamill’s most distinctive qualities as the Joker is his laugh. The laugh of the animated Joker has been forever associated with the character and many have tried to emulate the maniacal nuance of Hamill’s iteration. The actor mentioned that he used the laugh not just to create an eerie characteristic but also to communicate his feelings with just a cackle.
Mark Hamill Created A Vocabulary With His Laughs As The Joker Mark Hamill in Star Wars
Apart from being extremely unpredictable and impulsive, one of the most...
- 5/15/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
For every DC fan who has been introduced to Batman, his foes, and Gotham City via Batman: The Animated Series, Mark Hamill will always be the preferred Joker. Although the actor is famously known for his onscreen performance as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, fans still believe his way of striking the essential balance between crazy and scary was beyond comparison.
Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)
There’s no denying that Mark Hamill delivered an indomitable performance in the Star Wars franchise, but he will always prevail on top, for being the greatest voice for the Joker. And after Hamill’s interview during the Star Wars Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2014, fans have found even more ways to prove that the actor’s greatest role was hands down, Joker.
Why Mark Hamill’s Role as Joker is Considered His Best Performance?...
Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)
There’s no denying that Mark Hamill delivered an indomitable performance in the Star Wars franchise, but he will always prevail on top, for being the greatest voice for the Joker. And after Hamill’s interview during the Star Wars Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2014, fans have found even more ways to prove that the actor’s greatest role was hands down, Joker.
Why Mark Hamill’s Role as Joker is Considered His Best Performance?...
- 5/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The first look of Batman: Caped Crusader is here and it is nothing like Bruce Timm’s previous animated versions of the Dark Knight. In the new animated series, Timm did one thing that he aspired to do with the original Batman: The Animated Series. He is setting the upcoming show in the 1940s, the period when Bob Kane and Bill Finger first designed their DC superhero.
The first look of Bruce Timm’s Batman: Caped Crusader from Amazon Prime Video
The ’40s setting will not be the only radical change in Bruce Timm’s new project as the first look also provides glimpses of Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Clayface. The series will be released on Amazon Prime Video after HBO Max dropped the project after its announcement.
Batman: Caped Crusader Will Be Set In The ’40s As Per Bruce Timm’s Original Vision Batman’s 1940s-inspired costume from Bruce...
The first look of Bruce Timm’s Batman: Caped Crusader from Amazon Prime Video
The ’40s setting will not be the only radical change in Bruce Timm’s new project as the first look also provides glimpses of Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Clayface. The series will be released on Amazon Prime Video after HBO Max dropped the project after its announcement.
Batman: Caped Crusader Will Be Set In The ’40s As Per Bruce Timm’s Original Vision Batman’s 1940s-inspired costume from Bruce...
- 5/12/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill are two names that defined the Dcau since Batman: The Animated Series was launched back in 1992. They voiced the hero-villain duo of Batman and Joker that became the standard for the rest of the adaptations. Since Batman: Tas, the two went on to lend their voice to these characters for various other projects.
Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill in Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]From animated shows to movies to even video games, both Conroy and Hamill forged a connection with the audience with these characters. Unfortunately, Conroy passed away back in 2022 amid a battle with cancer. And since then, Hamill has decided to retire from the character of Joker. Their friendship and camaraderie are one for the books but seems like there are instances where the two did not agree with each other.
Mark Hamill Found a Darker Approach to Joker With...
Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill in Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]From animated shows to movies to even video games, both Conroy and Hamill forged a connection with the audience with these characters. Unfortunately, Conroy passed away back in 2022 amid a battle with cancer. And since then, Hamill has decided to retire from the character of Joker. Their friendship and camaraderie are one for the books but seems like there are instances where the two did not agree with each other.
Mark Hamill Found a Darker Approach to Joker With...
- 5/12/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Frank Grillo is no stranger to comic book properties, and he should be a perfect fit for season 2 of Peacemaker.
“Frank Grillo has been cast in Season 2 of James Gunn‘s popular DC series Peacemaker. Gunn announced the news Friday on Instagram, revealing Grillo will reprise the role of Rick Flag Sr. the character he voices in Gunn’s upcoming animated series Creature Commandos.”
Read more at Deadline
Among the astounding numbers associated with the production of Furiosa: it featured over 200 stunt performers and a similar amount of extras in Gastown.
“George Miller, director of Furiosa, does have it in him to make it epic. And, before you even see the movie, there are literal numbers to prove it. The press notes for the upcoming Mad Max film include some staggering, mindblowing details on the making of the film and after reading them we thought ‘We have to share this with the world.
“Frank Grillo has been cast in Season 2 of James Gunn‘s popular DC series Peacemaker. Gunn announced the news Friday on Instagram, revealing Grillo will reprise the role of Rick Flag Sr. the character he voices in Gunn’s upcoming animated series Creature Commandos.”
Read more at Deadline
Among the astounding numbers associated with the production of Furiosa: it featured over 200 stunt performers and a similar amount of extras in Gastown.
“George Miller, director of Furiosa, does have it in him to make it epic. And, before you even see the movie, there are literal numbers to prove it. The press notes for the upcoming Mad Max film include some staggering, mindblowing details on the making of the film and after reading them we thought ‘We have to share this with the world.
- 5/10/2024
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
Bruce Timm is set to reprise his Batman magic on-screen with the upcoming animated Batman: Caped Crusader series. The upcoming show is set in a parallel universe in the 40s and will present us with different incarnations of the iconic characters in the Batman lore.
Recently the first look of all the characters from the series was revealed. However, out of all the characters, Harley Quinn caught the most attention due to her race-swapping. The renowned partner of Joker from the comics is an Asian American in the upcoming show.
Harley Quinn in Batman: Caped Crusader (Credits: IMDb)
The Asian American Harley Quinn immediately raised a debate among fans. Several fans thought the show had changed their favorite character from the Og show. But Timm tried to clarify that the story is different and this is an alternate version of the Batman: The Animated Series character.
Why is Bruce...
Recently the first look of all the characters from the series was revealed. However, out of all the characters, Harley Quinn caught the most attention due to her race-swapping. The renowned partner of Joker from the comics is an Asian American in the upcoming show.
Harley Quinn in Batman: Caped Crusader (Credits: IMDb)
The Asian American Harley Quinn immediately raised a debate among fans. Several fans thought the show had changed their favorite character from the Og show. But Timm tried to clarify that the story is different and this is an alternate version of the Batman: The Animated Series character.
Why is Bruce...
- 5/10/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
After originally being developed for the HBO Max streaming service, Batman: Caped Crusader found a new home on Prime Video early last year, and we finally have a first look at the highly-anticipated animated series.
Bat-fans have been anxiously awaiting a teaser for the show, and while we may have to wait a little longer, EW has now debuted a batch of images spotlighting the Dark Knight and some very different takes on several of his villains.
While speaking to the site, Bruce Timm and character designer James Tucker noted that they decided to make the new show a '40s-set period piece in an effort to set it apart from the original '90s Batman: The Animated Series.
“James and I are both really big fans of movies from that era, so we decided to really lean into that in terms of the clothes, the cars, the architecture, and the level of technology,...
Bat-fans have been anxiously awaiting a teaser for the show, and while we may have to wait a little longer, EW has now debuted a batch of images spotlighting the Dark Knight and some very different takes on several of his villains.
While speaking to the site, Bruce Timm and character designer James Tucker noted that they decided to make the new show a '40s-set period piece in an effort to set it apart from the original '90s Batman: The Animated Series.
“James and I are both really big fans of movies from that era, so we decided to really lean into that in terms of the clothes, the cars, the architecture, and the level of technology,...
- 5/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
As wonderful as X-Men ’97 has been, even the most devoted Marvel Zombie has to admit that the gold standard of superhero animation remains Batman: The Animated Series. Created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, the show told some of the all-time greatest stories about the Dark Knight, and even launched an ongoing universe with Justice League, Batman Beyond, and Static Shock.
So when Warner Bros. announced Batman: Caped Crusader from Timm, fans took notice, especially with J.J. Abrams and The Batman director Matt Reeves on board as producers. Despite a near disaster when Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav declined to distribute the completed series, as is his wont, the show found a home on Amazon Prime Video.
Even better, we now know when the series is premiering on the streamer: Aug. 1. We also have our first look at the characters and setting of Batman: The Caped Crusader, which blends...
So when Warner Bros. announced Batman: Caped Crusader from Timm, fans took notice, especially with J.J. Abrams and The Batman director Matt Reeves on board as producers. Despite a near disaster when Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav declined to distribute the completed series, as is his wont, the show found a home on Amazon Prime Video.
Even better, we now know when the series is premiering on the streamer: Aug. 1. We also have our first look at the characters and setting of Batman: The Caped Crusader, which blends...
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
It's been a long time coming but we've finally got our first real look at "Batman: Caped Crusader." The upcoming animated series from "Batman: The Animated Series" co-creator Bruce Timm and producers J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves has encountered a few setbacks on its journey to release, but is now set to debut on August 1, 2024, on Amazon's Prime Video.
Details about "Batman: Caped Crusader" were first revealed at DC FanDome back in 2021, where we were promised a show that would tell a whole new story rather than continuing where "Btas" left off. Timm also characterized the show as "more 'Batman: [The] Animated Series' than 'Batman: [The] Animated Series,'" revealing that "Caped Crusader" would return to the "original principles" of the '90s show but would have no limitations in terms of "adult content," "violence," and "adult themes." During its 1992 to 1995, "Btas" had to carefully navigate the Fox censors, who...
Details about "Batman: Caped Crusader" were first revealed at DC FanDome back in 2021, where we were promised a show that would tell a whole new story rather than continuing where "Btas" left off. Timm also characterized the show as "more 'Batman: [The] Animated Series' than 'Batman: [The] Animated Series,'" revealing that "Caped Crusader" would return to the "original principles" of the '90s show but would have no limitations in terms of "adult content," "violence," and "adult themes." During its 1992 to 1995, "Btas" had to carefully navigate the Fox censors, who...
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
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
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