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Release Details Of 'Batman: The Complete Television Series'
Release Details Of 'Batman: The Complete Television Series'
Release Details Of 'Batman: The Complete Television Series'
After decades of waiting, fans of the beloved Batman television show of the 1960s -- or Batman '66 as it is known -- will finally be able to own all 120 episodes on home video, and in high definition. After protracted litigation with series owner Fox, DC Comics' parent company Warner Bros. has set November 11 as the on-sale date for the completely remastered Batman '66, which will be available on Blu-ray, DVD, digital, and, of course, a super expensive collector's edition that comes with all sorts of groovy stuff, including a selection of photos from star Adam West's personal archives (when you're as mature and sophisticated as West, you get to have "personal archives").
Adam West Will Appear As Himself In 'LEGO Batman 3' Game
Adam West Will Appear As Himself In 'LEGO Batman 3' Game
Adam West Will Appear As Himself In 'LEGO Batman 3' Game
Adam West is truly a Renaissance Man. He was, of course, Batman. He saved a Las Vegas Casino from computer destruction. He was actor and action hero Ty Lookwell. And now, he's a LEGO figure. Well, in a video game, anyway. According to a tweet from the LEGO Batman Twitter account, the revered actor will be playing none other than himself in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham.
Number One Guy: Why Michael Keaton Is Cinema's Best Batman
Number One Guy: Why Michael Keaton Is Cinema's Best Batman
Number One Guy: Why Michael Keaton Is Cinema's Best Batman
There have been five men to portray Batman in the character's eight live-action feature-length films, from Adam West in Batman '66 to Christain Bale in 2012's The Dark Knight Rises. All five actors came with their strengths and weaknesses, but the best was Michael Keaton, who played the DC Comics superhero in 1989's Batman and 1992's Batman Returns. In the first major scene of Batman '89, Keaton famously grabs a terrified mugger by the collar, holds him off the side of a building, pulls him close to his face, and hisses, "I'm Batman." As a 12-year old watching that moment on a VHS tape in my living room, I believed Michael Keaton. And I still believe him as a grown man watching it on DVD in my office 25 years later, even after having seen a half-dozen different Batman movies since. I realize declaring Michael Keaton's performance as Batman to be not only my favorite Batman but the best Batman is a somewhat controversial statement, even (especially?) among my fellow writers at ComicsAlliance, but allow me to make my case.
Film Industry Once Feared No One Would Watch Burton's Batman
Film Industry Once Feared No One Would Watch Burton's Batman
Film Industry Once Feared No One Would Watch Burton's Batman
A whole lot can change in 25 years. There may be no better proof of just how much pop culture can shift in a quarter century than the above, 20-minute video Warner Bros. produced in 1988 to show ancient movie distributors who were not so sure a film about a dark, intense Batman would be something anybody would want to watch -- which is pretty funny considering just how massive and influential the film turned out to be.
Warner Bros. Confirms A Full Box Set Of The 1960s Batman Show On DVD This Year, Finally
Warner Bros. Confirms A Full Box Set Of The 1960s Batman Show On DVD This Year, Finally
Warner Bros. Confirms A Full Box Set Of The 1960s Batman Show On DVD This Year, Finally
From the It's About Darn Time Department: In the midst of a renewed push that includes licensed toys and comics, Warner Brothers has confirmed that Batman, the 1966 television show starring Adam West and Burt Ward, will be released on home video some time this year. To say that this is pretty welcome news around here at ComicsAlliance is understating things quite a bit, since some of us have been
Mattel Releases Wearable Utility Belt And Batarang, Crimefighters No Longer Need Fear Embarrassing Pants Mishaps
Mattel Releases Wearable Utility Belt And Batarang, Crimefighters No Longer Need Fear Embarrassing Pants Mishaps
Mattel Releases Wearable Utility Belt And Batarang, Crimefighters No Longer Need Fear Embarrassing Pants Mishaps
One of the more unfortunate side effects of living in modern society is that we're expected to wear pants whenever we're in public. Seriously, they want you to do that every time you leave the house, even though that is clearly an unrealistic proposition for a society that has already perfected pajama technology. It's an undeniable hassle, but this month, Mattel released something that helps make
Holiday Gift Guide: Batman '66 Action Figures
Holiday Gift Guide: Batman '66 Action Figures
Holiday Gift Guide: Batman '66 Action Figures
When it comes to the holiday gift-giving season, comic book readers are notoriously difficult to shop for. I mean, most of us are down at the shop buying our favorite stuff every single week, so when the time comes for people who like us to get us something we want, well, a lot of times we already have it. That’s why we’re stepping in with a public service, bringing you comics-related items sure t
Hot Toys Batman '66 Adam West Batman and Burt Ward Robin Action Figures Images
Hot Toys Batman '66 Adam West Batman and Burt Ward Robin Action Figures Images
Hot Toys Batman '66 Adam West Batman and Burt Ward Robin Action Figures Images
The Batman '66 dynamic duo portrayed by Adam West and Burt Ward made their Hot Toys debut this past summer at SDCC 2013, but thanks to official promo images fans can get their best look yet at the classic crime fighters in all their 1/6 scale action figure glory. Sold separately, the 12" Batman and Robin figures each come with swappable hands, radio communicators and batarangs, plus character
Classic ‘Batman’ Actors Adam West And Burt Ward Get Familiar Bodies For ‘Futurama’
Classic ‘Batman’ Actors Adam West And Burt Ward Get Familiar Bodies For ‘Futurama’
Classic ‘Batman’ Actors Adam West And Burt Ward Get Familiar Bodies For ‘Futurama’
21 years after Adam West first appeared on The Simpsons, the star of the 1966 Batman TV series is returning to the Matt Groening universe in August in a new episode of Futurama. Former Robin Burt Ward (who appeared with West in a 2002 Simpsons episode) will also guest star in the episode, "Leela and the Genestalk."
Classic 1966 ‘Batman’ Halloween Costumes Are Coming This Year
Classic 1966 ‘Batman’ Halloween Costumes Are Coming This Year
Classic 1966 ‘Batman’ Halloween Costumes Are Coming This Year
After years of being unable to capitalize on the classic Batman TV show, it looks like Warner Bros. and DC are wasting absolutely no time on making up for that. Since merchandising rights were sorted out, they've announced a new line of action figures, a digital comic series, and now, we're getting full-on Batman '66 costumes for Halloween...

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