Vintage BATMAN Japanese Tin Toy Robots and Batmobile Cars

OK, This photo is just complete torture for me but it's still great to see some amazing Vintage 1960's Japanese Batman Toys!! The Guy on the right is our Good Friend Yuji who, if I remember right, lives in Dubai. Anyway he recently traveled to Japan to photograph this guy's BATMAN Tin Toy Collection. This Toy Collector has some extremely RARE and insane stuff, "Museum Pieces" actually! Shown here are just a few tiny examples of Tin Toy Robots and Battery-Operated Batmobile Cars. Yuji shot the stuff on Digital Video because he's working on a "Batman Toy Collecting" Documentary. We can't wait to see it!!



One last thing, please click the photo up above for a larger HD version. Warning: YOU WILL CRY!!

THE BATMOBILE DOCUMENTARY - Warner Bros Promo Video

Here's a quick post to share this very cool BATMAN BATMOBILE DOCUMENTARY promo video created by Warner Brothers. Coming to Blu-ray and Digital Download this Holiday Season, 2012. It features many of the Actors, Directors, Writers and other Artists who have brought this vehicle to life.

“THE BATMOBILE” DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL PREMIERES MONDAY JULY 16 AT 8:00 PM ON THE CW NETWORK!

Just a quick reminder: 

The broadcast network premiere of the new half-hour Documentary Special on the history and evolution of the Batman Vehicles, "THE BATMOBILE" will air on Monday, July 16th, 8:00-8:30pm ET on The CW.  An encore of the special will air from 8:30-9:00pm ET. 

The special will have its world premiere screening at the 2012 Comic Con in San Diego on July 12th, where all six of the Batmobiles from film and television will also appear for the first time together.

VIDEO - BATMAN RETURNS - Rob Burman on Mold Making and Movie Costumes

Check out this amazing Video about the filming of the 1992 BATMAN RETURNS Movie directed by Tim Burton. This is a short documentary and interview with Rob Burman for his work on "Batman Returns" as a Mold Maker and Costume Fixer. Produced and shot in High Definition and mixed in Surround Sound by Rennie Cowan.  All set photos you see in this documentary are authentic and property of Rob Burman who worked on Batman Returns. Burman personally gave the photos to the director for use in this video. The stunt double for Michael Keaton, Dave Lea, also provided an image.

LEGENDS OF THE KNIGHT - Filmmaker Focuses on the Fans of Batman in New Documentary

While Batman fans await the summer blockbuster “The Dark Knight Rises,” filmmaker Brett Culp is turning the camera on them. His documentary film “Legends of the Knight” will tell the stories of people who have been inspired by the legacy and tales of Batman.



Not only will this film focus on the fans of Batman, its creation is dependent on the support of the fans via the crowdfunding campaign that began April 12, 2012 ( www.indiegogo.com/batmanfilm ). The campaign raised $5,775 in its first day.



“Batman has become contemporary mythology,” Culp said. “Our goal with this film is to show how enduring stories like this shape us. As all great stories have the power to do, Batman has been a symbol that has inspired real people to achieve amazing things. The purpose of ‘Legends of the Knight’ is to show that heroic stories have the power to lift us up, and we need more of them.”



Culp is a life-long Batman fan. He and his team are capturing stories from around the U.S. and across the globe. They are filming with individuals whose love of the Dark Knight has inspired them to overcome devastating obstacles, to motivate and encourage young people, and to contribute to their communities.



Well-known Batfans who have confirmed their participation in this project include:



Michael Uslan - executive producer of "Batman", "Batman Begins", "The    Dark Knight", and "The Dark Knight Rises".

 

Denny O'Neil - legendary Batman writer

 

Rabbi Cary Friedman - author, "Wisdom from the Batcave"

 

Dr. Travis Langley - author, "Batman and Psychology"; teacher of university course in psychology called "Batman"

 

Gotham Chopra - co-author, "Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes"; son of best-selling author Deepak Chopra



“Human beings have always been stirred to greatness by the tales of heroes,” Culp said. “We connect with Batman because he is the super hero with no super powers. Just as he has committed himself to making the world better, we can dedicate ourselves to a noble cause and make a difference. This type of inspiration is a core function of storytelling in society.”



The Release Date will be about early 2013 so look for it then. Also, click HERE for the Official Website and more info.

VIDEO - Learn About Batman's BAT-POD From The Dark Knight Movie

One of the coolest things about the last Batman film, The Dark Knight, was the amazing BAT-POD Motorcycle. This thing was totally custom & very well designed. I mean, it was CRAZY! Shown here are 2 Videos that are sort of like mini-documentaries. They both cover information about the vehicle movie prop in high detail & are also very entertaining to watch, enjoy.

VIDEO - Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics, All-New Documentary

Later this year Warner Bros. Pictures will present an examination of the creative forces behind the World's Greatest Super Heroes in "Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics", an all-new documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of the iconic company with unprecedented access to the Warner Bros. and DC Comics archives. Narrated by Ryan Reynolds, the movie actor who will soon play the Green Lantern. But don't look for it real soon, the release date will be November 9th, 2010. It will be available on DVD ( box art shown up above ) & the retail price will be $24.98.

Learn about the amazing tales of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and a host of other well-known characters, plus the equally impressive story of the challenges, creativity and triumphs of the company that brought those characters to life. This new movie is both a celebration of the best writers and artists in comics and a thoughtful exploration of 75 years of DC Comics history.

Produced by the Academy Award ® -nominated team behind Spellbound (Feature Documentary), Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics combines excerpts from comics,films and television series with the insight of some of history's most influential comic book creators and editors, among them Neal Adams, Karen Berger, Mike Carlin, Dan DiDio, Neil Gaiman, Geoff Johns, Jim Lee, Paul Levitz, Dwayne McDuffie, Grant Morrison, Dennis O'Neil, Paul Pope, Louise Simonson, Mark Waid, Len Wein, and Marv Wolfman. Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics is written and directed by Mac Carter. Jeffrey Blitz (Spellbound, The Office) served as executive producer. Producer is Gregory Noveck and co-producer is Ivan Cohen. OK, now I'll shut-up so you can enjoy the video.

VIDEO - The Making of IRON MAN vs BATMAN, The Interactive Stop Motion Movie

People who have been reading the Bat-Blog for awhile might remember a video we posted recently called "IRON MAN vs BATMAN - INTERACTIVE STOP MOTION". It's a very cool fan-made animated movie made with some high-end digital equipment & some wonderful HOT TOYS figures. The animation is really well done & the best thing is the story is pretty funny! Well, here's a "Making Of..." documentary explaining some of the techniques used.

Video: BAT-VILLIANS from A to Z ( 1966 BATMAN TV Show )

Here's a fan-made video that is sort of a mini-documentary on some of the Villains that appeared on the 1966 Batman TV Series. It's interesting to see all the famous guest appearances. Plus, it's kinda fun to relive those moments...enjoy!

Videos: Batman 1989 Movie - THE MAKING OF A HERO Documentary Film

Since today ( June 23rd, 2009 ) is the Official 20th Anniversary of the 1989 Batman Film by Tim Burton, starring Michael Keaton & Jack Nicholson, I thought I would post this excellent documentary about the making of the movie. There's a ton of really interesting "behind the scene" clips...please enjoy!

Confessions of a Superhero - Video Documentary Movie

Recently there was a Documentary Film I wanted to see but it had very limited distribution & I missed it. Well, I'm pretty happy to say that now it is on the Hulu website & you can watch it for free. It's about an 1 1/2 hours long & is pretty fun to watch. The basic story is about these 4 real-life people who make their living working as superheros on Hollywood Boulevard. I thought I should post it here because, besides being a very interesting movie, it has Batman as one of the characters. The four "actors" portray Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, & The Incredible Hulk. I should also add that Ghost Rider, Margot Kidder ( Lois Lane ), & Chewbacca make brief appearances. Here's a link button to check it out, enjoy. Oh yeah, I guess I should mention that since it has a slightly adult theme to it you will have to register with Hulu but it's not a big deal, you can do that in just 5 minutes.

Video: Behind The Scenes of THE DARK KNIGHT "Why So Serious?" Viral Marketing Ad Campaign

Here a very cool mini-documentary following the viral marketing campaign for the Dark Knight Batman movie. Of course all Batman Fans remember all the hype this series of events created & it was highly successful. Personally I remember the total nightmare of having to stay on top of all of it to be able to report all the news here at the Bat-Blog, ha ha! But overall it was really a blast & I enjoyed it a lot! I just hope they do something like this again for the next movie because even though they NEVER came to my city ( my ONLY complaint ) they did give away some really great collectibles that they mailed to you. In fact, as I write this article, I can see my framed HARVEY DENT FOR DA Political Campaign Poster on the wall!

BATMAN TECH The History Channel Examines The Dark Knight's Arsenal & Gadgets!

BATMAN TECH on The History Channel!! This Monday & Tuesday, July 21st & 22nd, the History Channel will feature a documentary on the gadgets & weapons of The Dark Knight. This one hour TV show will be a "must-see" for all Batman Fans! At the official History Channel website they write, "Since his debut in DC Comics in 1939, Batman has dazzled readers with an amazing array of bat gadgets. Viewers will go deep inside the Batcave to examine these incredible tools--many of them inspired by amazing real-life military developments. Discover just how close they come to real-life technology." On Monday it will be on at 9:00pm & Tuesday at 1:00am. But be sure to check your local listings for the exact time because it comes on at different times in different time zones.

Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of the Dark Knight

Starting on July 16th, & then showing a few other times this month, The History Channel will be showing a special documentary titled "Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of the Dark Knight". Here's what they wrote about the show, "Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing great tragedy, devotes his life to an ideal--but what happens when one man takes on the evil underworld alone? Examine why Batman is who he is--and explore how a boy scarred by tragedy becomes a symbol of hope to everyone else." I've seen promo TV commercials on this & it looks pretty good! Here's the dates they will be showing this but you might need to check your local listing for correct times because they're usually different on the west & east coasts.

• Wednesday, July 16 09:00 PM
• Thursday, July 17 01:00 AM
• Monday, July 21 10:00 PM
• Tuesday, July 22 02:00 AM
• Saturday, July 26 11:00 PM
• Sunday, July 27 03:00 AM

ABC's PrimeTime Live on BATMAN RETURNS - 1992

A very nice two-part story by ABC's PrimeTime Live about the 1992 BATMAN RETURNS Movie & an interview with Michael Keaton.
Here's Part One:

Part Two:

Video : RARE UK Documentary on 1989 Batman Movie