BATMAN and THE HUNTRESS - Wacky Wallpaper Wednesday!

Just in the nick of time I realized that today is Wednesday and you know what that means, Wacky Wallpaper Wednesday!! OK, if you will please indulge me I thought I would post a few that kind of promote this website, BAT-BLOG.COM.

The first one features artwork, a new TV promo shot, from the BEWARE THE BATMAN animated series that will come out later. It's a very cool graphic & I can't wait till this things hits the air. 

Next, is a Wallpaper made from a photo of the next DC Comics Statue from everybody's favorite Comic Book Statue & Toy Company, Kotobukiya of Japan. It's THE HUNTRESS!!

BATMAN - THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS Part 1 - MOVIE TRAILER and BOX ART for New DC UNIVERSE Animated Film

Shown up above is the BOX ART for THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: PART ONE Film set to be the next DC UNIVERSE Original Movie. This film is based on the classic 1980's Graphic Novel by Frank Miller. Wow, it looks pretty good. But even better than that is the just-released Movie Trailer, check it out down below!

THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - New Images From The DC Universe Animated Film

I've been meaning to post these new photos for a few days but have been inundated with a lot of other things, sorry! Anyways - HERE WE GO! Here are some new sneak-peek pics of the art direction for the next DC Universe Animated Film DVD, "THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS". 

Of course we're talking about the Classic 1986 Frank Miller Graphic Novel and I'm loving the images of Carrie Kelley ( 13 Year Old Girl Robin ). OK, The Mutants are pretty cool to see too!

New UK Book - HOLY FRANCHISE, BATMAN! By Gary Collinson

I just got some news about a brand-new "Batman Movie & TV History" Book titled, "Holy Franchise, Batman!", which was written by Gary Collinson. The book covers the ENTIRE film and television history of the character. We're talking from the 1940's Serials to Tim Burton, Joel Schumacher, Christopher Nolan, and all of the animated TV cartoons. It even has a full episode guide for the 1966 Adam West and Burt Ward TV Series. 

One thing though, I think this book will only be available in the UK & I'm guessing it will be available on UK Amazon? Sorry, Publisher didn't share many details. But one thing I do know is that the release date is June 29th, 2012. Also, sorry my description is kinda vague but the Publisher never sent me a Review Copy either. So, I can't really review it or anything. But it sounds like a fun book, especially for fans of the bat-films.

THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - Peter Weller Announced as Voice of Bruce Wayne / Batman in the New Animated Movie!

DC Entertainment just announced recently that Actor Peter Weller will play the voice of "Bruce Wayne/Batman" in the next DC Animated Film, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS. ( Please be sure to check out the post we did yesterday that featured more news & awesome sneak-peek photos ). OK, some of you might be thinking, "Hey, I know that name". Yes you do, this is the guy who played "Robocop" many years ago, a cult-movie favorite! 



It's also kinda weird that Frank Miller wrote the original ROBOCOP script AND this animation is based on his classic Batman Graphic Novel. Anyways, I like this Actor a lot and he has a great voice. I think he'll do a pretty good job, we'll have to wait and see.

BATMAN - THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - New Promo Photos from the Future Animated Movie

You might remember from last year "BATMAN: YEAR ONE" was made into a full-length animated feature  by Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment. Well, now another classic story by Frank Miller is going to get the "DC Universe Animated Film" treatment! This movie will take on the iconic 1986 Graphic Novel, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS!

This story doesn't even need an introduction. Basically, it's set in the near future when Bruce Wayne is an aging old man, retired. But because of some new events he is brought out of retirement. This Graphic Novel is so important to Bat-History that I'm sort of shocked they're even trying to to do this in animated form. But, it's got Bruce Timm behind it, as well as an amazing cast, so I know it should be pretty cool!



Here are some recent promo photos that have been leaked. My two favorites are the iconic "Lightning Bolt Flash" picture up above and then getting to see Carrie Kelley again, the 13 year old "Girl Robin". 

The ROBOT CHICKEN DC COMICS SPECIAL - New Animated TV Event

PRESS RELEASE:

Creators/Executive Producers Seth Green and Matthew Senreich combine one of Adult Swim's highest-rated original shows with DC Comics most popular characters

First they tantalized you with three Emmy®-nominated Robot Chicken Star Wars specials, now Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, in partnership with DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, bring you the awesomeness of the DC Comics universe of characters as only Robot Chicken can, with amazing guest stars and the stop-motion sketch comedy you've come to love after five seasons of the popular Adult Swim series.

The all-star cast includes Green as Batman, Robin and the put-upon Aquaman, Paul Reubens as The Riddler, Neil Patrick Harris as Two-Face, Alfred Molina as Lex Luthor, Nathan Fillion as the Green Lantern, Megan Fox as Lois Lane, Breckin Meyer as Superman, plus Abe Benrubi, Alex Borstein, Clare Grant, Tara Strong, Senreich, Tom Root, and Zeb Wells.

Green said, "Having been raised on DC Comics and the Super Friends vs. Legion of Doom, it's exciting to tell a whole Robot Chicken story within this awesome universe."  Senreich adds, "We've been working with Geoff Johns for over 15 years, so playing together on this special only made it more fun to work in the worlds we all love so dearly."

The Robot Chicken DC Comics Special airs this Fall and features many Robot Chicken favorites including the Robot Chicken Nerd, the Humping Robot, Composite Santa, and the Mad Scientist who will be joined by the DC characters to poke fun at those with the most impressive powers and the lesser ones who can't really be called superheroes.

"Working with Seth and Matthew and the rest of the Robot Chicken crew has always been nothing short of insanity over the years. DC, Warner Bros. Animation and Adult Swim together? How could anyone resist?" said Geoff Johns, DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer.

VIDEO - New BEWARE THE BATMAN Teaser Trailer From The Cartoon Network

As most Bat-Fans probably know already, DC Nation and the Cartoon Network plan to broadcast a brand-new Batman CGI computer-animated TV series called BEWARE THE BATMAN! Well, Warner Bros finally released a Teaser Trailer & it's totally beautiful!! Crank-up your speakers because the sound of the Batmobile engines is a very cool special effect. Plus, you're gonna want to hear Batman's "new voice". Unfortunately, the 1st episode isn't set to air until 2013. But hey, stay tuned to the BAT-BLOG.COM for all future information.

BATMAN LEGO TOYS - THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Movie Trailer 2

Here's an extremely well done animation video showing THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Movie Trailer #2...done with LEGO Toys!

BEWARE THE BATMAN! New Animated Series Promo Graphic Art

Just a quick post to share this cool graphic showing what Batman is going to look like in the new "BEWARE THE BATMAN!" CGI-Animated TV Series on the Cartoon Network. Here's a copy of the recent Press Release:

A cool, new take on the classic Dark Knight franchise, Beware the Batman incorporates Batman’s core characters with a rogues gallery of new villains not previously seen in animated form.

Along with backup from ex-secret agent Alfred and lethal swordstress Katana, the Dark Knight faces the twisted machinations of Gotham City’s criminal underworld led by the likes of Anarky, Professor Pyg, Mister Toad and Magpie.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, this action-packed detective thriller deftly redefines what we have come to know as a “Batman show.” Featuring cutting-edge CGI visuals to match the intricate twists and turns of the narrative, Batman steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight for an entirely new generation of fans.

With WBA’s Sam Register executive producing, and Batman Beyond’s Glen Murakami and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated’s Mitch Watson producing, Beware the Batman, based on characters from DC Comics, is coming soon to Cartoon Network!

VIDEO - JUSTICE LEAGUE DOOM - Alfred's Sarcasm

Here's a brand-new clip from the new DC UNIVERSE Animated Film DVD soon to come out, JUSTICE LEAGUE: DOOM. It features the sarcasm of Alfred The Butler in the Batcave, hilarious!

Humor Video - BATMAN EATS HOT DOG and Vice-Versa!

OK, last year somebody extremely creative made a fun animated video titled "BATMAN EATS A HOT DOG" that was just kind of weird and surreal, it's actually funny! The clip went viral and has got over a million hits! So now, it has spawned many parodies. The latest one is, "HOT DOG EATS BATMAN"... Enjoy the madness!

VIDEO - Animation of THE JOKER Monologue from THE KILLING JOKE Graphic Novel in 3-D

Here's a pretty clever 3-D Animation by a Batman Fan & Animator named "jwhit3d". The video features the Joker's famous monologue from THE KILLING JOKE Graphic Novel, check it out! OK, now if you like that then please be sure to visit his website where he has another 3D video clip, where the Joker "Tells a Joke", just click HERE!

Video - DC NATION PROMO by Aardman Animations

I've been meaning to post this for a few days. Here's a brand-new DC NATION Promo for the Cartoon Network. It's some really cool Stop-Motion Claymation that was created by Aardman Animations Studio. Yes, the Creative Team that does "Wallace and Gromit", among others. This video features a ton of DC Comics characters such as: Superman, Batman and Robin, Catwoman and The Joker! Enjoy.

JUSTICE LEAGUE - DOOM - Animated Movie Premiere at NYC Paley Center

Next month, Warner Bros Video and MTV Geek are teaming-up to present the Movie Premiere of the next DC Entertainment Original Animated Film, JUSTICE LEAGUE: DOOM! It will be at the Paley Center For Media in New York City on February 13th, 2012 at 6:30. Most of the Voice Actors and Production Team will be there to sign autographs. Yes, come meet Batman, Kevin Conroy! The actual DVD will be released on February 28th. The tickets for this Premiere Event are FREE, but the loophole is you have to be a Member of the Paley Center and, of course, tickets are limited. For more info on that, click the link down below:



Paley Center for Media

25 West 52 Street

New York, NY 10019

INANIMATE OBJECTS - The Brand-New 2012 Calendar is Posted!

Over at the INANIMATE OBJECT website, just in time for the new year, they recently posted their fun brand-new 2012 Calendar! At the site, you can download the full calendar as a print-quality PDF file, and then take it to a local printer. They consulted with several local print shops in their area, from the mom-and-pops to the big chains, and they found the best deal was at Office Depot.

Anyways, this is the famous website done by a Graphic Artist named Cason Pilliod. His thing is making Customized Action Figures, most of them are characters from "Batman, The Animated Series" but there's other cool stuff too. These Custom Toys are totally amazing and you can easily spend an hour or two just drooling over the eye-candy, ha! So, Please be sure to check it out sometime. Oh yeah, Here's the LINK to download the FREE 2012 INANIMATE OBJECT Calendar, enjoy.

JUSTICE LEAGUE DOOM DVD - Wacky Wallpaper Wednesday!

This week, since there's not been much new hype about it, I thought I'd post some FREE BATMAN WALLPAPERS to celebrate the anticipation of the JUSTICE LEAGUE DOOM DC Universe Animated Film coming out later. This movie looks like it's gonna be cool! Of course the Dark Knight's main Villain in this will be BANE!!



SIDE NOTE: These photos were taken from the WORLD'S FINEST Website & are exclusive to that site. I assumed they were Official Warner Bros Promo Pics but they're not. Sorry about that! THE WORLD'S FINEST is a great website for news on Superhero TV Cartoons & Animated Movies.

VIDEO - The DC NATION is Coming to CARTOON NETWORK in 2012

A new block of DC Entertainment programming will be featured on CARTOON NETWORK next year. It starts in early 2012 and will be called THE DC NATION! Right now the 2 main TV Shows they're hyping are YOUNG JUSTICE & the brand-new Animated Series, GREEN LANTERN ( Both are pretty decent ). They will also feature "Animated Shorts" as bumpers between the show.

This Friday, November 18th, the final episode of BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD will air. But don't cry Batman Fans, it's been announced that there will be a brand-new CGI Batman series. For now, it's being called "BEWARE THE BATMAN". Once more information is available you know the BAT-BLOG.COM will be all over that, stay tuned!!

JUSTICE LEAGUE DOOM DVD Cover Art - DC Universe Original Animated Movie

Well, we finally got a photo of the JUSTICE LEAGUE: DOOM DVD Cover Art & here it is! The cool thing is that "Batman" is the main featured character ( He deserves it, because he's the coolest, ha! ). This movie is an adaptation of Mark Waid’s "Tower of Babel" story-arc that was seen in older comic book issues of Justice League of America.



The basic story is Batman has been keeping secrets about how to destroy each JLA member just in case one ever goes rogue! The information is stored on his Bat-Computer in the Batcave. Batman feels pretty secure about nobody being able to get this data but R'as Al Ghul steals it & then the real crisis really gets going!



The list of Voice Actors includes Tim Daly, Kevin Conroy, Nathan Fillion, Michael Rosenbaum, and Susan Eisenberg, among others. Look for it to hit retail stores around early 2012.

Video - BATMAN ARKHAM CITY - NIGHTWING DLC Skins!

This new video shows the DLC Skins of NIGHTWING you can get for the BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY Video Game. Wow! Now YOU can be Dick Grayson!! There are 2 different versions, the Regular Comic Book Style and a fun "Animated Cartoon Series" Style... cool!