No matter how many different iterations of Batman there have been over the years, some folks still see colorful words explode across their memory of the caped crusader: Bang! Pow! Crash! For as dark as the adventures of Batman have progressively become, there’s no forgetting the brief era when the universe of “Batman” was a cartoonish, campy riot filled with tongue-in-cheek dialogue, scenery-chewing performances, and some very snug costumes. Comic books aside, it’s hard to believe that, for years, the TV show was essentially what people thought of when they pictured Gotham’s secretive hero, until 1989, when Tim Burton forever altered the way we view the Dark Knight.
The 60s TV show ran for three seasons on ABC. Still, the world got an extra dose of Batman soon after the first season concluded with Batman: The Movie, essentially a super-sized episode that brought four of Batman’s most...
The 60s TV show ran for three seasons on ABC. Still, the world got an extra dose of Batman soon after the first season concluded with Batman: The Movie, essentially a super-sized episode that brought four of Batman’s most...
- 3/11/2024
- by Eric Walkuski
- JoBlo.com
William Dozier's "Batman" TV series went off the air in March 1968, and it's been downhill for the character ever since. "Batman" is an unabashed work of genius, a series that took a pop figure from the late 1930s and updated him into a sublime comedic figure, wielded to satirize superheroes and the bizarre, colorful worlds they live in. Batman and Robin were upright citizens to the point of absurdity. They would drink milk, play chess, and trade trivia about the Ancient Greeks, before absquatulating to the Batcave where they, stonefaced, would talk about their surreal computer equipment and oddball costumes. As the stars, Adam West and Burt Ward were sublime, playing broadly comedic characters without once winking to the camera or letting the satirical façade crack.
It was gorgeous, broad, and colorful. Batman hasn't reached these highs since. Some of the other Batman movies and TV shows made since 1968 have been fine,...
It was gorgeous, broad, and colorful. Batman hasn't reached these highs since. Some of the other Batman movies and TV shows made since 1968 have been fine,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Everything Adam West did, Burt Ward did backward and in elf shoes.
Both West and Ward gave genius performances on William Dozier's 1966 TV series "Batman." The show took place in a cartoon universe full of outlandish villains and sexy criminals, while Batman stood in as some sort of cosmic straight man. Everything in the universe was strange, but the crimefighter dressed as a bat and his banana-caped sidekick in a domino mask both pretended that everything was normal and clean and, gosh darn it, even wholesome. West and Ward were stone-faced in delivering their weird-ass dialogue, elevating "Batman" from a simple adventure program to one of the most brilliant comedy shows in TV history.
Ward had it harder than West. Thanks to the face-covering design of the Batman costume, West could easily be replaced by a stunt performer for the show's many fight scenes. Ward, with his whole head exposed,...
Both West and Ward gave genius performances on William Dozier's 1966 TV series "Batman." The show took place in a cartoon universe full of outlandish villains and sexy criminals, while Batman stood in as some sort of cosmic straight man. Everything in the universe was strange, but the crimefighter dressed as a bat and his banana-caped sidekick in a domino mask both pretended that everything was normal and clean and, gosh darn it, even wholesome. West and Ward were stone-faced in delivering their weird-ass dialogue, elevating "Batman" from a simple adventure program to one of the most brilliant comedy shows in TV history.
Ward had it harder than West. Thanks to the face-covering design of the Batman costume, West could easily be replaced by a stunt performer for the show's many fight scenes. Ward, with his whole head exposed,...
- 1/20/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Batman, also known as the Dark Knight, has been an iconic figure in the world of comics and popular culture since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. Created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, Batman is a superhero who uses his intelligence, strength, and wealth to fight crime in the city of Gotham. The character proved to be extremely popular among comic book readers and soon made his way to the small screen with the iconic TV show which ran from 1966 to 1968. The show, which starred Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward...
- 10/1/2023
- by Matthew C. F
- TVovermind.com
Robin, the Boy Wonder was first introduced in the pages of Batman comic books in 1940, having been created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. The character's domino mask and green-forward costume, as well as his name, were inspired by Robin Hood. In the myth of the comics, the young Dick Grayson was a mere eight years old and worked as a traveling circus performer with his family, aka The Flying Graysons. Dick's parents were murdered by a wicked gangster who had been extorting the circus owners. Orphaned, Dick was taken in by Bruce Wayne and trained in the art of crime-fighting.
As is the natural progression for a comic book character, Robin underwent multiple transformations and iterations over the decades. When Dick Grayson aged out of the role of Boy Wonder (he eventually became a superhero of his own named Nightwing), other younger people, usually teenagers, took on the mantle of Batman's brightly colored sidekick.
As is the natural progression for a comic book character, Robin underwent multiple transformations and iterations over the decades. When Dick Grayson aged out of the role of Boy Wonder (he eventually became a superhero of his own named Nightwing), other younger people, usually teenagers, took on the mantle of Batman's brightly colored sidekick.
- 7/31/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
In a Season 9 episode of “Seinfeld,” Kramer reconstructs the remnants of the “The Merv Griffin Show” in his apartment so he can host his own talk show. As far as “hipster doofus” fantasies go, it’s a pretty good one — what TV lover hasn’t fantasized about sitting down behind Johnny Carson’s desk from “The Tonight Show,” or wished they could post up for a pint next to Norm and Cliff at the bar from “Cheers”? Thanks to James Comisar, curator of the Comisar Collection, you can now do just that — and unlike Kramer, you don’t have to fish it out of a dumpster to do it. Starting on June 2, Comisar is selling almost 1,000 items from his personal collection of television memorabilia, from the 1950s to present day, that fans and collectors can win for as little as a dollar, if they’re lucky.
Starting in the early...
Starting in the early...
- 6/2/2023
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
It's easy to forget, what with all the recent hype about it, but as far as movies are concerned the concept of a "multiverse" is anything but new. Gwyneth Paltrow was starring in rom-coms about alternate realities 25 years ago, with the groundbreaking "Sliding Doors," and just a few years later Jet Li tried to kill every other version of himself across alternate realities in the action-thriller "The One."
But a few things have certainly changed. Audiences seem to grasp the concept pretty clearly now — making weird and complex films that would have probably struggled to find mainstream acceptance years ago into massive Oscar-winning crossover hits — and so do motion picture studios. Thanks to multiverses, studios can now create movies and shows where every iteration of their intellectual property can exist simultaneously, making the nostalgic seem new and the fan service seem poignant.
And for whatever reason, the focal point of...
But a few things have certainly changed. Audiences seem to grasp the concept pretty clearly now — making weird and complex films that would have probably struggled to find mainstream acceptance years ago into massive Oscar-winning crossover hits — and so do motion picture studios. Thanks to multiverses, studios can now create movies and shows where every iteration of their intellectual property can exist simultaneously, making the nostalgic seem new and the fan service seem poignant.
And for whatever reason, the focal point of...
- 6/1/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
1966 was a good year to be a child watching TV. It was the premiere year of "Star Trek," of course, and little kids could easily fall in love with Spock (Leonard Nimoy) and the adventures of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Debuting at about the same time was "The Monkees," a playful riff on "A Hard Days Night" starring the eponymous pre-fab rock group that has always, to my eye, been way more interesting than the Beatles. 1966 was also the year of the fourth season of "The Avengers," the first season to feature Diana Rigg as Emma Peel.
1966 was also the debut of "Batman," one of the best TV shows of all time. Unlike most TV series, "Batman" aired two days a week, with the first half of a cliffhanger airing on Wednesdays, and the conclusion airing on Thursdays. It starred the impeccably funny Adam West and Burt Ward, two...
1966 was also the debut of "Batman," one of the best TV shows of all time. Unlike most TV series, "Batman" aired two days a week, with the first half of a cliffhanger airing on Wednesdays, and the conclusion airing on Thursdays. It starred the impeccably funny Adam West and Burt Ward, two...
- 5/6/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
As the old adage goes, a hero is only as good as their villain. In Batman's case, he's one of the greatest superheroes of all time, thanks in no small part to his arch-nemesis, the Joker. There aren't many classic Batman tales where the Clown Prince of Crime doesn't factor in some way. He's an astonishing character, depicted in various forms on the big and small screen. Who can forget Jack Nicholson's portrayal in 1989's "Batman," directed by Tim Burton? Or Cesar Romano's campy take in the classic "Batman" TV series starring Adam West and Burt Ward? Heck, Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix won Academy Awards for donning white makeup and the iconic purple suit in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" and Todd Phillips' "Joker." There's no end to Joker's madness, and seeing the different iterations is always fascinating.
Perhaps the most memorable depiction of Joker comes from Mark Hamill,...
Perhaps the most memorable depiction of Joker comes from Mark Hamill,...
- 4/16/2023
- by Jeff Ames
- Slash Film
"Batman: The Animated Series" is one of the crowning achievements of American animation. To this day, it's remembered for its atmospheric art design (homaging Fleischer Studios' Superman cartoons) and mature storytelling — even if it never forgot its young target audience along the way. The series' star, the late, legendary Kevin Conroy, is the definitive voice of the Dark Knight for a generation, while Harley Quinn, who was created for the series, has become the most successful DC Comics character who didn't originate in the comics.
The series' success meant its creative team shaped Batman in animation for the next decade. In 1993, the series led to the theatrical film, "Mask of the Phantasm," which took everything great about the series and pushed it further. While "Batman: The Animated Series" ended in 1995, it became only the first installment in the DC Animated Universe, which culminated wiith "Justice League Unlimited," which ran from...
The series' success meant its creative team shaped Batman in animation for the next decade. In 1993, the series led to the theatrical film, "Mask of the Phantasm," which took everything great about the series and pushed it further. While "Batman: The Animated Series" ended in 1995, it became only the first installment in the DC Animated Universe, which culminated wiith "Justice League Unlimited," which ran from...
- 4/1/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
The Lone Ranger is one of the most iconic Western television shows ever to hit the air. However, it certainly didn’t receive the same amount of love when it came to certain audiences. The Lone Rangers only received three awards nominations over the course of its existence, starting in 1949 until its end after season 5 in 1957. The show never earned a single award, but it’ll always have the following nominations under its belt.
The plot follows a former Texas Ranger known as the Lone Ranger, played by Clayton Moore. After his brother and fellow lawmen die in an ambush, a Native American man he once saved named Tonto (Jay Silverheels) returns the favor. Wearing a piece of his brother’s clothing as a mask, the Lone Ranger fights outlaws along with Tonto across the Old West.
Primetime Emmy Awards – Best Film Made for and Viewed on Television in 1949 Clayton...
The plot follows a former Texas Ranger known as the Lone Ranger, played by Clayton Moore. After his brother and fellow lawmen die in an ambush, a Native American man he once saved named Tonto (Jay Silverheels) returns the favor. Wearing a piece of his brother’s clothing as a mask, the Lone Ranger fights outlaws along with Tonto across the Old West.
Primetime Emmy Awards – Best Film Made for and Viewed on Television in 1949 Clayton...
- 3/31/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It's safe to say that the cultural influence of the 1966 "Batman" series peaked with the release of the 1966 feature-length spin-off movie. As detailed in "Batman: The Complete History" by Les Daniels, the series was met with declining enthusiasm when returned for a second season and was then canceled by ABC after the third season. Like the concurrently-airing "Star Trek" on NBC, "Batman" was a classic in the making, but cut short for contemporary audiences.
That's not to say the "Batman" team didn't try to save the show. For season 3, they mixed up the formula. To save costs, they cut the two episodes, one-story format -- aired on back-to-back nights -- from previous seasons. This also meant doing away with the trademark comic book-style cliffhangers. However, one innovation meant a budget increase: bringing in a third star alongside Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward). That star was Barbara Gordon, daughter...
That's not to say the "Batman" team didn't try to save the show. For season 3, they mixed up the formula. To save costs, they cut the two episodes, one-story format -- aired on back-to-back nights -- from previous seasons. This also meant doing away with the trademark comic book-style cliffhangers. However, one innovation meant a budget increase: bringing in a third star alongside Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward). That star was Barbara Gordon, daughter...
- 3/25/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
William Dozier's 1966 TV series "Batman," starring Adam West, Burt Ward, and a rotating bevy of charismatic character actors as the villains, possesses a rare genius. It is many things at once. A younger viewer will likely look at the fun costumes and colorful fight sequences and see an exciting adventure program. A savvy teen will look to the cackling, energized villains, and understand they are having more fun than a stuffed shirt like Batman. For a teen, the villains are the real heroes. An adult may look to "Batman" as a savvy, hilarious satire. The titular superhero and his loyal sidekick are both so fecklessly upstanding, and such loyal lapdogs to the local police department, that they become caricatures of 1950s moralism. All three of those age groups will likely, first and foremost, appreciate the joy and comedy of the show. It could be argued that Batman hasn't been...
- 3/19/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Forget the DeLorean time machine from "Back to the Future" and the Aston Martins from the James Bond films. The real on-screen car Mvp is the original Batmobile from the 1960s "Batman" TV series. It's one of the most iconic rides in entertainment history, with its giant fins, Bat motif, and curved windshield.
The Batmobile first appeared in the comics in 1939's "Detective Comics" #27 and made the jump to live action in the 1943 serial film "Batman," and 1949 serial "Batman and Robin." For the TV series, George Barris designed the car from a one-off 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car, with some input from Eddie Graves from 20th Century Fox. It was an integral part of the series, which ran for 120 episodes over three seasons from 1966 to 1968.
The "Batman" series starred Adam West as Bruce Wayne/Batman, and Burt Ward as Dick Grayson/Robin and the two were often shown leaving through the hidden entrance of the Batcave.
The Batmobile first appeared in the comics in 1939's "Detective Comics" #27 and made the jump to live action in the 1943 serial film "Batman," and 1949 serial "Batman and Robin." For the TV series, George Barris designed the car from a one-off 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car, with some input from Eddie Graves from 20th Century Fox. It was an integral part of the series, which ran for 120 episodes over three seasons from 1966 to 1968.
The "Batman" series starred Adam West as Bruce Wayne/Batman, and Burt Ward as Dick Grayson/Robin and the two were often shown leaving through the hidden entrance of the Batcave.
- 3/6/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
The secret to the success of William Dozier's 1966 TV series "Batman" may be in its casting.
In the lead roles, Adam West and Burt Ward gave sublime performances as Batman and Robin, somehow fitting perfectly into the colorful, chintzy universe of Gotham City, but somehow communicating through their po-faced earnestness that this was all a comedy. Because of West and Ward, audiences could choose whether or not they wanted to laugh with or laugh at Batman and Robin. The dynamic duo was so square and well-behaved, they became parodies of all-American decency, hence transforming "Batman" into something deliberately subversive. The heroes supported the police, drank milk, and waited for lights to turn green before driving. It was the villains who had all the fun.
Adding to the parodic element of "Batman," it appeared that Batman and Bruce Wayne were nearly identical in demeanor and behavior. West clearly had a more stern "Batman voice,...
In the lead roles, Adam West and Burt Ward gave sublime performances as Batman and Robin, somehow fitting perfectly into the colorful, chintzy universe of Gotham City, but somehow communicating through their po-faced earnestness that this was all a comedy. Because of West and Ward, audiences could choose whether or not they wanted to laugh with or laugh at Batman and Robin. The dynamic duo was so square and well-behaved, they became parodies of all-American decency, hence transforming "Batman" into something deliberately subversive. The heroes supported the police, drank milk, and waited for lights to turn green before driving. It was the villains who had all the fun.
Adding to the parodic element of "Batman," it appeared that Batman and Bruce Wayne were nearly identical in demeanor and behavior. West clearly had a more stern "Batman voice,...
- 3/5/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
There are a few phrases that no actor wants to hear.
For instance, if a director says "I have a lot of notes," it suddenly means the work day will potentially get a lot longer. "Thank you, we'll let you know" is not something a hopeful performer wants to hear from a casting agent immediately following an audition. Likewise, "We're looking for someone younger." Any one of these can cause great cracks in an actor's ego, which may be an actor's most prominent feature.
Most terrifying of all, however, might be "We can't see you as anyone other than Batman." This was something actor Adam West, according to a 2017 interview with Moviefone (the actor's last before his death) had said to himself a few times after "Batman" was canceled in 1969.
Typecasting, of course, isn't always a curse. Being typecast as a heavy or a villain, for instance, can sometimes assure...
For instance, if a director says "I have a lot of notes," it suddenly means the work day will potentially get a lot longer. "Thank you, we'll let you know" is not something a hopeful performer wants to hear from a casting agent immediately following an audition. Likewise, "We're looking for someone younger." Any one of these can cause great cracks in an actor's ego, which may be an actor's most prominent feature.
Most terrifying of all, however, might be "We can't see you as anyone other than Batman." This was something actor Adam West, according to a 2017 interview with Moviefone (the actor's last before his death) had said to himself a few times after "Batman" was canceled in 1969.
Typecasting, of course, isn't always a curse. Being typecast as a heavy or a villain, for instance, can sometimes assure...
- 2/28/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Leslie H. Martinson's 1966 feature film "Batman," a spinoff feature from the popular TV series that launched the same year, is -- without hyperbole -- one of the best films of its decade. There is no film more sublimely self-aware, more colorful, funnier, or more brazenly entertaining than "Batman." None of the Batman films since have managed to approach Martinson's miraculous cinematic purity and subversive satire. "Batman" celebrates the ridiculous, childlike glory inherent in superhero comics, while also sending it up; Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward) are so obnoxiously square, one can't help but laugh at them a little bit. However, West and Ward are so brilliantly earnest in their comedic performances, one can't help but also admire their genius. Add to that four over-the-top villain performances from Cesar Romero, Frank Gorshin, Lee Meriwether, and Burgess Meredith, and one can see how "Batman" approaches the sublime. It is...
- 2/27/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The DC Universe is rebooting Batman. Again. On a certain level, it’s a little funny since one of the reasons James Gunn and Peter Safran were presumably brought in to right the ship of DC Studios is that Warner Bros. had let a situation occur where three popular actors were playing Batman at the same time: Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton, and the new kid on the block, Robert Pattinson.
The quasi-reset of the Dcu that Gunn and Safran confirmed Tuesday has apparently done away with two of them. During a press briefing on the WB lot this week, the Guardians of the Galaxy director confirmed Affleck is done with the cape and cowl while Pattinson’s take is entirely separate from Gunn and Safran’s plans for the onscreen DC Universe going forward.
… And yet, there will be another Dark Knight who will take up the mantle, carrying it...
The quasi-reset of the Dcu that Gunn and Safran confirmed Tuesday has apparently done away with two of them. During a press briefing on the WB lot this week, the Guardians of the Galaxy director confirmed Affleck is done with the cape and cowl while Pattinson’s take is entirely separate from Gunn and Safran’s plans for the onscreen DC Universe going forward.
… And yet, there will be another Dark Knight who will take up the mantle, carrying it...
- 2/1/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
William Dozier's 1966 TV adaptation of "Batman" remains, even at this late date, the high water mark for all Batman media.
Colorful, whimsical, surreal, and borderline kinky, "Batman" served as an arch satire of the conservative underpinnings of most mainstream comic book heroes. Batman and Robin, played by the legendary Adam West and Burt Ward, were depicted as simultaneously heroic and terminally square, eschewing vice and indecency in favor of painfully wholesome, all-American activities such as camping, chess, drinking milk, birdwatching, and engaging in proper hygiene. Batman and Robin were walking 1950s classroom scare films, living in a bizarre universe of costumed vigilantes and horny criminals. The brilliance of the show came largely from West and Ward, who were able to deliver some of the strangest dialogue ever written without once ever winking or cracking a smile. "Batman" is a comedy masterpiece.
Of course, the most appealing aspect of "Batman" were its villains.
Colorful, whimsical, surreal, and borderline kinky, "Batman" served as an arch satire of the conservative underpinnings of most mainstream comic book heroes. Batman and Robin, played by the legendary Adam West and Burt Ward, were depicted as simultaneously heroic and terminally square, eschewing vice and indecency in favor of painfully wholesome, all-American activities such as camping, chess, drinking milk, birdwatching, and engaging in proper hygiene. Batman and Robin were walking 1950s classroom scare films, living in a bizarre universe of costumed vigilantes and horny criminals. The brilliance of the show came largely from West and Ward, who were able to deliver some of the strangest dialogue ever written without once ever winking or cracking a smile. "Batman" is a comedy masterpiece.
Of course, the most appealing aspect of "Batman" were its villains.
- 1/11/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Believe it or not, the "Batman" television series from 1966 had a legendary crossover with another beloved superhero series that ran at the same time. On the 52nd episode of season 2 in 1967, "Batman" welcomed Green Hornet (Van Williams) and Kato (Bruce Lee) from, you guessed it, the original "The Green Hornet" series. The Caped Crusader and his trusty sidekick, Robin (Burt Ward), encountered the "Green Hornet" duo during a devious heist concocted by Colonel Gumm (Roger C. Carmel). The vigilantes crossing paths made sense, especially since Britt Reid, a.k.a. the Green Hornet, was revealed to be longtime friends with Bruce Wayne (Adam West). However, the on-screen scuffle between the sidekicks was a major point of contention behind the scenes.
Unknowingly battling the good guys while stopping a robbery, Batman and Robin throw hands with the Green Hornet and Kato in "Batman's Satisfaction." Naturally, there is a brief fight scene...
Unknowingly battling the good guys while stopping a robbery, Batman and Robin throw hands with the Green Hornet and Kato in "Batman's Satisfaction." Naturally, there is a brief fight scene...
- 1/10/2023
- by Marcos Melendez
- Slash Film
It's almost impossible to talk about the original 1964 "The Addams Family" without mentioning the other 1964 television show that also features a family of outcasts: "The Munsters." During their heyday, both of these monster-centric sitcoms famously aired during the same time slot, but on different networks, forcing viewers to pick a side. If you were Team Addams, you most likely loved the macabre antics of Morticia and Gomez and their two odd children, Wednesday and Pugsley, but if you were Team Munster, you probably enjoyed your sitcom quirk with a little more actual monster to it.
"The Addams Family" — which is based on "The New Yorker" cartoon created by Charles Addams — depicts a family of outcasts who love all things dark and dangerous, whereas the Munsters are actual monsters —I.E. Frankenstein and Dracula and a werewolf son, oh my! — living relatively normal, suburban lives. These differences are at the heart...
"The Addams Family" — which is based on "The New Yorker" cartoon created by Charles Addams — depicts a family of outcasts who love all things dark and dangerous, whereas the Munsters are actual monsters —I.E. Frankenstein and Dracula and a werewolf son, oh my! — living relatively normal, suburban lives. These differences are at the heart...
- 12/17/2022
- by Miyako Pleines
- Slash Film
Joseph Morgan is no stranger to the supernatural, having made a name for himself as fan-favorite Klaus in The Originals. But in season 4 of HBO Max‘s Titans, the lifelong comic book fan is bringing one of DC‘s darkest occult villains to the screen, and he couldn’t be more excited about it.
We caught up with Morgan about what it was like stepping into the shoes of Brother Blood and what his arrival means for the Titans and the future of the series…
Were comic books and DC something you already had a connection with before becoming involved with Titans?
Oh yeah, absolutely. My granny used to work in a charity shop, and she got a load of Spider-Man comics given to the charity shop there. The earliest memory I’ve got is of receiving this huge box and just plowing through them all. I grew up watching...
We caught up with Morgan about what it was like stepping into the shoes of Brother Blood and what his arrival means for the Titans and the future of the series…
Were comic books and DC something you already had a connection with before becoming involved with Titans?
Oh yeah, absolutely. My granny used to work in a charity shop, and she got a load of Spider-Man comics given to the charity shop there. The earliest memory I’ve got is of receiving this huge box and just plowing through them all. I grew up watching...
- 10/8/2022
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Let’s face it – it’s been hard to be a DC fan. Despite giving the world some of the first and best superhero movies, such as 1978’s Superman, 1989’s Batman, and the Dark Knight trilogy, DC has languished in popularity behind its rival Marvel. While director Zack Snyder certainly has his fans, his run on the three main films in the DC Extended Universe put off some who don’t care for his idiosyncratic style.
The franchise seemed to be settling into a groove by releasing movies only tangentially connected to each other or not connected at all. Recent developments have only complicated things, as new CEO David Zaslav suddenly canceled the nearly-completed Batgirl and left all other movie projects in question, save for Joker: Folie à Deux.
However, it’s clear that not even Zaslav wants this chaos to continue for long. In interviews and announcements, Zaslav has...
The franchise seemed to be settling into a groove by releasing movies only tangentially connected to each other or not connected at all. Recent developments have only complicated things, as new CEO David Zaslav suddenly canceled the nearly-completed Batgirl and left all other movie projects in question, save for Joker: Folie à Deux.
However, it’s clear that not even Zaslav wants this chaos to continue for long. In interviews and announcements, Zaslav has...
- 8/12/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Tim Burton has chimed on on one of the longest-running DC comics controversies: the nipples that appeared on the hallowed Batsuit in Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever and Batman & Robin.
Burton birthed the bigscreen Batman franchise for DC and Warner Bros. with 1989’s Batman and its sequel Batman Returns which, for some used to the campy small-screen antics of Adam West and Burt Ward, seemed too dark, “too weird,” as Burton describes the reaction. The studio then chose Schumacher, who returned the Caped Crusader to the campy confection he was on TV.
“They went the other way,” Burton recently told Empire Magazine. “That’s the funny thing about it. But then I was like, ‘Wait a minute. Okay. Hold on a second here. You complain about me, I’m too weird, I’m too dark, and then you put nipples on the costume? Go f*ck yourself.’ Seriously. So yeah,...
Burton birthed the bigscreen Batman franchise for DC and Warner Bros. with 1989’s Batman and its sequel Batman Returns which, for some used to the campy small-screen antics of Adam West and Burt Ward, seemed too dark, “too weird,” as Burton describes the reaction. The studio then chose Schumacher, who returned the Caped Crusader to the campy confection he was on TV.
“They went the other way,” Burton recently told Empire Magazine. “That’s the funny thing about it. But then I was like, ‘Wait a minute. Okay. Hold on a second here. You complain about me, I’m too weird, I’m too dark, and then you put nipples on the costume? Go f*ck yourself.’ Seriously. So yeah,...
- 6/7/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
With its recent release on HBO Max, The Batman continues to reshape the public’s perception of what a superhero movie can be. But it’s hardly the first time that the Dark Knight appeared on screen. In fact, outside of some serials of questionable quality in the 1940s, Batman’s feature film debut came with 1966’s Batman: The Movie.
For some viewers, there could not be a larger disparity between the pop art of the 60s movie and the gothic look of Matt Reeves’s film. But the Corridor Crew on YouTube found a way. A recently-posted video recreates The Batman’s first trailer, digitally replacing actors from the 2022 film with their 1966 counterparts. Instead of Robert Pattinson solving the clues of Paul Dano’s Riddler, we watch Adam West stare down Frank Gorshin. Now, it’s the 1955 Ford Lincoln Futura Batmobile instead of a ’69 Charger chasing down Burgess Meredith’s Penguin,...
For some viewers, there could not be a larger disparity between the pop art of the 60s movie and the gothic look of Matt Reeves’s film. But the Corridor Crew on YouTube found a way. A recently-posted video recreates The Batman’s first trailer, digitally replacing actors from the 2022 film with their 1966 counterparts. Instead of Robert Pattinson solving the clues of Paul Dano’s Riddler, we watch Adam West stare down Frank Gorshin. Now, it’s the 1955 Ford Lincoln Futura Batmobile instead of a ’69 Charger chasing down Burgess Meredith’s Penguin,...
- 4/25/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
"How come Batman doesn't dance anymore?" Ahahah this is great! Corridor has whipped up this ingenious creation remixing footage from The Batman movie with characters from the original 60s Batman TV show starring Adam West. It's even better than you think! It's so good my only complaint is that there is not enough footage. More more more...! This Batman video is created and uploaded by Corridor Crew (aka Corridor Digital), a professional YouTube channel of video creators and artists. We also featured their "VFX artists make the Up balloon house for real" video last year. This is one of their best so far! This also features Burt Ward as Robin and Burgess Meredith as The Penguin in addition to West's vintage Batman gaffing it up. I think my favorite parts in this are the jumping in the dark scene and the Bat-copter getaway. Enjoy. Thanks to THR for the tip on this fun video.
- 4/25/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
One of Nirvana’s weirdest, most whispery songs, complete with musings on the emotions of aquatic life, is a streaming smash nearly 31 years after its release — thanks to its use as a bellwether for Bruce Wayne’s emotions in The Batman. The Nevermind track “Something in the Way,” which was never a single, and never had a video, is trending on TikTok, and is currently Spotify’s second-most popular Nirvana song, right after “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” with streams up 1,200 percent. This week, the song managed to debut in Billboard’s Hot 100, at No.
- 3/24/2022
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
Few modern characters have captivated audiences and storytellers alike quite like Batman. Ever since writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane debuted the character in a 1939 issue of Detective Comics, the Dark Knight has demanded interest, first in comics, but soon also in TV, games and of course, movies. Because, goodness, there sure are a lot of Batman movies.
It didn’t take long for The Caped Crusader to arrive on film, making his theatrical debut all the way back in 1943 with a pair of Columbia Pictures serial films, and since then, the character’s cultural imprint has grown exponentially, with more than nine actors taking on the role in film – in fact, we’re about to have three live-action Batmen at the same time with the arrival of “The Flash.”
If that sounds like the Batman timeline is a confusing one, it can be, especially once the DC Multiverse opens up.
It didn’t take long for The Caped Crusader to arrive on film, making his theatrical debut all the way back in 1943 with a pair of Columbia Pictures serial films, and since then, the character’s cultural imprint has grown exponentially, with more than nine actors taking on the role in film – in fact, we’re about to have three live-action Batmen at the same time with the arrival of “The Flash.”
If that sounds like the Batman timeline is a confusing one, it can be, especially once the DC Multiverse opens up.
- 3/12/2022
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
The Series: "Batman"
Where You Can Stream It: Tubi
The Pitch: Comic book fans are pretty hyped about "The Batman," now in theaters, eager to dig into the grime and grit of Gotham with a disturbing take on the Dark Knight. Batman hasn't always been so grim, however, and the 1966 "Batman" television series is the best example of the caped crusader having a bit of campy fun. The series stars Adam West as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Burt Ward as Dick Grayson/Robin, with a rotating rogues gallery featuring just about every major star the 1960s had to offer. The episodes all exist in pairs, with the first episode ending on some kind of cliffhanger...
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Where You Can Stream It: Tubi
The Pitch: Comic book fans are pretty hyped about "The Batman," now in theaters, eager to dig into the grime and grit of Gotham with a disturbing take on the Dark Knight. Batman hasn't always been so grim, however, and the 1966 "Batman" television series is the best example of the caped crusader having a bit of campy fun. The series stars Adam West as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Burt Ward as Dick Grayson/Robin, with a rotating rogues gallery featuring just about every major star the 1960s had to offer. The episodes all exist in pairs, with the first episode ending on some kind of cliffhanger...
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- 3/8/2022
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
While Batman has been an institution in popular culture since the 1930s, it wasn't until the 1960s that the character gained a good deal of traction in the popular consciousness, thanks primarily to the William Dozier-produced CBS TV show. And while Adam West and Burt Ward were the stars of the show, one of the more attractive gimmicks of "Batman" was the regular rotating retinue of celebrity cameos and guest villains. In addition to mainstays like Cesar Romero, Frank Gorshin, and Academy Award nominee Burgess Meredith, "Batman" also featured the likes of Milton Berle, Shelley Winters, Lesley Gore, Joan Collins, Liberace (as twin brothers!), Anne Baxter, John Astin and...
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- 3/4/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
It’s almost impossible to remember a time when Batman wasn’t cool. When I was little, Batman was primarily known as the straight-laced crimefighter in endless reruns of the 1960s Batman TV series starring Adam West, Burt Ward and a seemingly endless, brightly colored array of “special guest villains.” Kids loved Batman, and not grasping the fact that the show itself was a subversive comedy, we often felt we outgrew him after a certain point. Batman certainly wasn’t the inescapable pop culture juggernaut and guaranteed box office draw that we know today. But then along came comics like Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, and Lynn Varley’s The Dark Knight Returns, which paved the way for the seismic impact of 1989’s Batman movie directed by Tim Burton and starring Jack Nicholson and Michael Keaton.
And for a superhero-obsessed kid living in a time when superhero movies weren’t just rare,...
And for a superhero-obsessed kid living in a time when superhero movies weren’t just rare,...
- 2/9/2022
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
The final episode of "Batman," the sublime TV series starring Adam West and Burt Ward, aired in March of 1968, bringing to a close one of the best TV shows ever made. It would be 21 years until Tim Burton would make the world's biggest smash with his "Batman" feature film in 1989. And while, in 2022, we may be an additional 33 years away from Burton's film (and a full decade from "The Dark Knight Rises." Feeling old yet?), it is the William Dozier-produced TV show that may still carry the character's strongest legacy.
In 1989, when Burton's film was still on the cusp...
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In 1989, when Burton's film was still on the cusp...
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- 1/24/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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In the world of superheroes, Batman is one of the most popular characters ever created. He’s right up there with Superman and Spider-Man, and dedicated fans don’t mind spending a little extra money on the coolest collectibles inspired by the Caped Crusader.
If you’re looking for new merchandise to celebrate Batman Day, we dug up some of the more interesting and unique items for collectors to buy.
Whether you’re shopping for something high-end or moderately priced, the roundup has everything from a replica Batmobile to authentic movie memorabilia, comic books, toys, drinks inspired by Gotham City, and other quirky finds. Keep reading for our selection of Batman merchandise that any die-hard fan will love.
In the world of superheroes, Batman is one of the most popular characters ever created. He’s right up there with Superman and Spider-Man, and dedicated fans don’t mind spending a little extra money on the coolest collectibles inspired by the Caped Crusader.
If you’re looking for new merchandise to celebrate Batman Day, we dug up some of the more interesting and unique items for collectors to buy.
Whether you’re shopping for something high-end or moderately priced, the roundup has everything from a replica Batmobile to authentic movie memorabilia, comic books, toys, drinks inspired by Gotham City, and other quirky finds. Keep reading for our selection of Batman merchandise that any die-hard fan will love.
- 9/18/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
McFarlane Toys is making a Batcave playset modeled after Adam West and Burt Ward’s 1966 Batman TV Series.
“Ol’ Todd McFarlane, taking a break from his Sisyphean quest to eternally make another Spawn movie, tweeted the image, which also served as an announcement that the company was bringing the heroes and villains of the 1966 Batman TV series to its ever-more-impressive DC superheroes toyline. Surprisingly, McFarlane’s six-inch figures of Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin don’t look quite as good as the Batman ‘66 figures Mattel released a few years ago, and they don’t seem to be as articulated, either.”
Read more at Gizmodo.
Asmr is one the biggest and most peculiar trends on the internet in the recent decade. Check out some facts about what it is and how it came about.
“Maybe you’ve seen one of the millions of videos devoted to Asmr on the internet,...
“Ol’ Todd McFarlane, taking a break from his Sisyphean quest to eternally make another Spawn movie, tweeted the image, which also served as an announcement that the company was bringing the heroes and villains of the 1966 Batman TV series to its ever-more-impressive DC superheroes toyline. Surprisingly, McFarlane’s six-inch figures of Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin don’t look quite as good as the Batman ‘66 figures Mattel released a few years ago, and they don’t seem to be as articulated, either.”
Read more at Gizmodo.
Asmr is one the biggest and most peculiar trends on the internet in the recent decade. Check out some facts about what it is and how it came about.
“Maybe you’ve seen one of the millions of videos devoted to Asmr on the internet,...
- 6/8/2021
- by Ivan Huang
- Den of Geek
Ben Affleck and Jimmy Kimmel represented Batman and Robin when they took the stage at Global Citizen’s Vax Live: The Concert To Reunite The World at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Kimmel wore a replica of Burt Ward’s Robin costume from the original 1960s Batman TV series. While Affleck did not dress up as Batman, […]
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- 5/5/2021
- by Sarah Huffman
- Uinterview
Stars: Joe Estevez, Don Swayze, Joey Travolta, Burt Ward, Jackie Stallone, Linnea Quigley, Sarah Bellomo, Tamara Landry, Nicole Posey, Michael Todd Davis, Ken Steadman, Michael Roddy, Albert Andrukaitis | Written by Alexander Sachs | Directed by Ellen Cabot
Directed by Ellen Cabot (aka David DeCoteau), Beach Babes From Beyond is technically not a Full Moon film, as it is in fact one of the earliest releases from Charles Band’s 1993 created Torchlight label which specialised in genre-tinged softcore porn comedies. The imprint only ever produced three films between 1993 and 1998, including this film, its direct sequel, and a softcore vampire flick entitled Blonde Heaven, all of which were directed by David DeCoteau under his “Ellen Cabot” pseudonym.
A ridiculous blend of 60s beach party flick and direct to video porn, the official synopsis for Beach Babes From Beyond. goes like this: “An intergalactic babe borrows her dad’s T-bird ship to do a...
Directed by Ellen Cabot (aka David DeCoteau), Beach Babes From Beyond is technically not a Full Moon film, as it is in fact one of the earliest releases from Charles Band’s 1993 created Torchlight label which specialised in genre-tinged softcore porn comedies. The imprint only ever produced three films between 1993 and 1998, including this film, its direct sequel, and a softcore vampire flick entitled Blonde Heaven, all of which were directed by David DeCoteau under his “Ellen Cabot” pseudonym.
A ridiculous blend of 60s beach party flick and direct to video porn, the official synopsis for Beach Babes From Beyond. goes like this: “An intergalactic babe borrows her dad’s T-bird ship to do a...
- 1/21/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
“Titans” has found its Barbara Gordon.
Variety has learned exclusively that Savannah Welch has been cast in the role of the HBO Max show’s upcoming third season. In Season 3, Gordon is Gotham City Police Commissioner. Uses a wheelchair. She used to be Batgirl until she was shot and paralyzed by the Joker. She has a combative relationship with Bruce Wayne. Her life gets more complicated when Dick Grayson (Brenton Thwaites) returns to Gotham, rekindling their old romance and starting a new crime fighting partnership.
Welch is known for her role in the History Channel military drama “Six,” in which she played a Marine who suffered an amputation in combat. Her other onscreen appearances include the critically acclaimed films “Boyhood” and “Tree of Life.” Welch herself is an amputee, losing one of her legs after an accident in 2016. Since then, she has become a spokesperson for the disability community.
She...
Variety has learned exclusively that Savannah Welch has been cast in the role of the HBO Max show’s upcoming third season. In Season 3, Gordon is Gotham City Police Commissioner. Uses a wheelchair. She used to be Batgirl until she was shot and paralyzed by the Joker. She has a combative relationship with Bruce Wayne. Her life gets more complicated when Dick Grayson (Brenton Thwaites) returns to Gotham, rekindling their old romance and starting a new crime fighting partnership.
Welch is known for her role in the History Channel military drama “Six,” in which she played a Marine who suffered an amputation in combat. Her other onscreen appearances include the critically acclaimed films “Boyhood” and “Tree of Life.” Welch herself is an amputee, losing one of her legs after an accident in 2016. Since then, she has become a spokesperson for the disability community.
She...
- 1/19/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Earlier this week, we got our first look at Batwoman season 2’s Batmobile. The show is back filming on the streets of Vancouver and residents have spotted a cool car roaming around with a familiar flying rodent emblazoned on the hood. Though The CW’s shows work with a smaller budget than major motion pictures, it appears that they’ve splurged a decent amount of money on the new ride.
Car fanatics online have concluded that the base is a 2021 Nissan Skyline Gtr. I’d bet that this will turn out to be a nice bit of cross-promotion for the car company as well, so expect lots of loving shots of it cruising around Gotham City. One element I particularly like is how Batwoman’s crimson and black aesthetic gives it a similar look to the iconic 1966 Batmobile, as piloted by Adam West and Burt Ward.
Beyond the images we saw earlier,...
Car fanatics online have concluded that the base is a 2021 Nissan Skyline Gtr. I’d bet that this will turn out to be a nice bit of cross-promotion for the car company as well, so expect lots of loving shots of it cruising around Gotham City. One element I particularly like is how Batwoman’s crimson and black aesthetic gives it a similar look to the iconic 1966 Batmobile, as piloted by Adam West and Burt Ward.
Beyond the images we saw earlier,...
- 10/19/2020
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
Following a months-long hiatus, writer, director Matt Reeves will now resume shooting Warners "The Batman" standalone feature, reportedly adapting DC Comics' "Batman: The Long Halloween", targeting a June 25, 2021 release:
Cast of the new film also includes Jeffrey Wright, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Andy Serkis, Colin Farrell, Jayme Lawson, John Turturro and Peter Sarsgaard.
"It's very much a point of view-driven, 'noir Batman' tale," said Reeves. "It's told very squarely on his shoulders, and I hope it's going to be a story that will be thrilling but also emotional.
"It's more Batman in his detective mode than we've seen in the films.
"The comics have a history of that. He's supposed to be the world's greatest detective...
"...and that's not necessarily been a part of what the movies have been.
"I'd love this to be one where when we go on that journey of tracking down the criminals and trying to solve a crime.
Cast of the new film also includes Jeffrey Wright, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Andy Serkis, Colin Farrell, Jayme Lawson, John Turturro and Peter Sarsgaard.
"It's very much a point of view-driven, 'noir Batman' tale," said Reeves. "It's told very squarely on his shoulders, and I hope it's going to be a story that will be thrilling but also emotional.
"It's more Batman in his detective mode than we've seen in the films.
"The comics have a history of that. He's supposed to be the world's greatest detective...
"...and that's not necessarily been a part of what the movies have been.
"I'd love this to be one where when we go on that journey of tracking down the criminals and trying to solve a crime.
- 8/21/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The martial arts icon talks about some of his favorite action movies. Josh challenges him to a fight.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Armaggeddon (1998)
Innerspace (1987)
The ’Burbs (1989)
Matinee (1993)
The Debt Collector (2018)
Triple Threat (2019)
Avengement (2019)
Ip Man 4: The Finale (2020)
Masters of the Universe (1987)
Debt Collectors (2020)
The Three Musketeers (1973)
Rocky II (1979)
Rocky (1976)
Rocky IV (1985)
Paradise Alley (1978)
First Blood (1982)
Rambo — First Blood Part II (1985)
Enter The Dragon (1973)
Giant (1956)
Game Of Death (1978)
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019)
Marlowe (1969)
Road House (1989)
Grosse Point Blank (1997)
Hard Boiled (1992)
The Killer (1989)
Death Wish (1974)
Seconds (1966)
Face/Off (1997)
Heat (1995)
Under Fire (1983)
True Lies (1994)
The Wild Bunch (1969)
The Raid (2011)
The Raid 2 (2014)
Die Hard (1988)
A History Of Violence (2005)
Munich (2005)
Point Break (1991)
Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Armour of God (1986)
The Protector (1985)
Under Siege (1992)
Hard To Kill (1990)
Billy Jack (1971)
John Wick (2014)
Other Notable Items
Michael Bay
Our Jesse V. Johnson podcast episode
The Ip Man franchise
Donnie Yen
Dolph Lundgren
Anthony De Longis...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Armaggeddon (1998)
Innerspace (1987)
The ’Burbs (1989)
Matinee (1993)
The Debt Collector (2018)
Triple Threat (2019)
Avengement (2019)
Ip Man 4: The Finale (2020)
Masters of the Universe (1987)
Debt Collectors (2020)
The Three Musketeers (1973)
Rocky II (1979)
Rocky (1976)
Rocky IV (1985)
Paradise Alley (1978)
First Blood (1982)
Rambo — First Blood Part II (1985)
Enter The Dragon (1973)
Giant (1956)
Game Of Death (1978)
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019)
Marlowe (1969)
Road House (1989)
Grosse Point Blank (1997)
Hard Boiled (1992)
The Killer (1989)
Death Wish (1974)
Seconds (1966)
Face/Off (1997)
Heat (1995)
Under Fire (1983)
True Lies (1994)
The Wild Bunch (1969)
The Raid (2011)
The Raid 2 (2014)
Die Hard (1988)
A History Of Violence (2005)
Munich (2005)
Point Break (1991)
Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Armour of God (1986)
The Protector (1985)
Under Siege (1992)
Hard To Kill (1990)
Billy Jack (1971)
John Wick (2014)
Other Notable Items
Michael Bay
Our Jesse V. Johnson podcast episode
The Ip Man franchise
Donnie Yen
Dolph Lundgren
Anthony De Longis...
- 5/26/2020
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
In a world where things feel like they’re spinning out of control and everything is chaos, it can be quite comforting to watch Bruce Wayne put on a rubber suit and punch bad guys in the face. It’s why Batman movies have been a staple of the moviegoing diet for more than 30 years. That doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon, and even with The Batman’s film production currently delayed, there’s already a richly diverse cinematic legacy of Dark Knight content to choose from: serious dramatic movies, campy comedy movies, animated adventures, and bleak live-action team-ups, to name but a few. Chances are there’s a Batman movie out there that stands above all others for you. Here’s how to find them on streaming.
Batman: The Movie (1966)
The first Batman movie on our list is the one that’s sometimes forgotten. Indeed, for a...
Batman: The Movie (1966)
The first Batman movie on our list is the one that’s sometimes forgotten. Indeed, for a...
- 5/8/2020
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
The Jokerverse is shaping up to be an intriguing addition to DC’s movie roster, with pictures based in the same world as Joker reportedly set to introduce a new Batman as well many other alternate versions of familiar characters. According to our sources though – the same ones who told us Diana will get her golden eagle armor in Wonder Woman: 1984 and Transformers is being rebooted – WB want the Jokerverse to have its own Robin as well.
Given that the Jokerverse is set to be a darker, more realistic take on the Dark Knight and Gotham City, the studio reportedly want to make this version of Robin separate from the character that might appear in The Batman series. And while we should stress that this is just something being discussed right now and nothing is set in stone until there’s a script, it certainly makes sense that we’d...
Given that the Jokerverse is set to be a darker, more realistic take on the Dark Knight and Gotham City, the studio reportedly want to make this version of Robin separate from the character that might appear in The Batman series. And while we should stress that this is just something being discussed right now and nothing is set in stone until there’s a script, it certainly makes sense that we’d...
- 4/8/2020
- by Jessica James
- We Got This Covered
Movies to watch when you’re staying in for a while, featuring recommendations from Dana Gould, Daniel Waters, Scott Alexander, and Allison Anders.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Destroy All Monsters (1969)
Planet Of The Apes (1968)
Beneath The Planet of the Apes (1970)
Escape From The Planet Of The Apes (1971)
Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes (1972)
Battle For The Planet Of The Apes (1973)
Suparpie
The Wizard Of Oz (1939)
Hello Down There (1969)
Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
Thirteen Days (2000)
Stalker (1979)
Last Year At Marienbad (1961)
No Exit (1962)
The Exterminating Angel (1962)
Sleeper (1973)
The Tenant (1976)
Final Cut: Ladies And Gentlemen (2012)
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
La classe américaine (1993)
The Sex Adventures of a Single Man a.k.a. The 24 Hour Lover (1968)
The Omega Man (1971)
Soylent Green (1973)
Knives Out (2019)
The Hunt (2020)
Banana Split (2020)
The Cocoanuts (1929)
Animal Crackers (1930)
Monkey Business (1931)
Horse Feathers (1932)
Duck Soup (1933)
A Night At The Opera (1935)
The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant (1971)
Susan Slade (1961)
My Blood Runs Cold...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Destroy All Monsters (1969)
Planet Of The Apes (1968)
Beneath The Planet of the Apes (1970)
Escape From The Planet Of The Apes (1971)
Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes (1972)
Battle For The Planet Of The Apes (1973)
Suparpie
The Wizard Of Oz (1939)
Hello Down There (1969)
Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
Thirteen Days (2000)
Stalker (1979)
Last Year At Marienbad (1961)
No Exit (1962)
The Exterminating Angel (1962)
Sleeper (1973)
The Tenant (1976)
Final Cut: Ladies And Gentlemen (2012)
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
La classe américaine (1993)
The Sex Adventures of a Single Man a.k.a. The 24 Hour Lover (1968)
The Omega Man (1971)
Soylent Green (1973)
Knives Out (2019)
The Hunt (2020)
Banana Split (2020)
The Cocoanuts (1929)
Animal Crackers (1930)
Monkey Business (1931)
Horse Feathers (1932)
Duck Soup (1933)
A Night At The Opera (1935)
The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant (1971)
Susan Slade (1961)
My Blood Runs Cold...
- 3/27/2020
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Crazy 8 Press announced it has agreed to release Zlonk! Zok! Zowie! The Subterranean Blue Grotto Guide to Batman ’66 – Season One, Jim Beard’s celebration of the 1966 classic Batman television series. This new collection of essays creatively examines each episode of the ABC series which aired during the first half of 1966.
Edited by respected comic book writer and essayist Jim Beard, the 208-page Bat-tastic collection will be released by Crazy 8 in April, both as a trade paperback and eBook.
“There’s still so much to say about this legendary TV series, and this book sets out to prove it,” said Beard, who also wrote the opening essay examining the two-part pilot episode.
The worldwide Batman TV series phenomenon starred Adam West and Burt Ward as the Dynamic Duo, adapting the DC Comics series to the small screen, riding the Pop Art and Camp craze that were trends during the turbulent 1960s.
Edited by respected comic book writer and essayist Jim Beard, the 208-page Bat-tastic collection will be released by Crazy 8 in April, both as a trade paperback and eBook.
“There’s still so much to say about this legendary TV series, and this book sets out to prove it,” said Beard, who also wrote the opening essay examining the two-part pilot episode.
The worldwide Batman TV series phenomenon starred Adam West and Burt Ward as the Dynamic Duo, adapting the DC Comics series to the small screen, riding the Pop Art and Camp craze that were trends during the turbulent 1960s.
- 3/17/2020
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Sneak Peek new leaked images of the 'Batmobile' from the set of writer/director Matt Reeves' "The Batman" standalone feature, reportedly a 'noir' take of DC Comics' "Batman: The Long Halloween", targeting a June 25, 2021 release:
Cast of the new film also includes Jeffrey Wright, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Andy Serkis, Colin Farrell, Jayme Lawson, John Turturro and Peter Sarsgaard.
"It's very much a point of view-driven, 'noir Batman' tale," said Reeves. "It's told very squarely on his shoulders, and I hope it's going to be a story that will be thrilling but also emotional.
"It's more Batman in his detective mode than we've seen in the films.
"The comics have a history of that. He's supposed to be the world's greatest detective...
"...and that's not necessarily been a part of what the movies have been.
"I'd love this to be one where when we go on that journey of tracking...
Cast of the new film also includes Jeffrey Wright, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Andy Serkis, Colin Farrell, Jayme Lawson, John Turturro and Peter Sarsgaard.
"It's very much a point of view-driven, 'noir Batman' tale," said Reeves. "It's told very squarely on his shoulders, and I hope it's going to be a story that will be thrilling but also emotional.
"It's more Batman in his detective mode than we've seen in the films.
"The comics have a history of that. He's supposed to be the world's greatest detective...
"...and that's not necessarily been a part of what the movies have been.
"I'd love this to be one where when we go on that journey of tracking...
- 3/5/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Honestly Burt Ward appears to be too good to be true since he doesn’t receive any profits from the old Batman series and he doesn’t care, and he and his wife make their own dog food and don’t seen any profits from that either. Plus, back in the day when the execs told him that needed to take penis-shrinking pills to hide his junk, he took them for three days and then stopped. His concern, according to Kevin Burwick of MovieWeb, was that the pills could possibly keep him from having kids, so he decided to hide his man bulge
ABC Told Burt Ward to Take Pills To Shrink his Junk on Batman...
ABC Told Burt Ward to Take Pills To Shrink his Junk on Batman...
- 1/21/2020
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
More than 50 years after he appeared in Batman, Burt Ward is still one of the most iconic Robins. Proof of his continued popularity was his recent cameo in The CW’s “Crisis on Infinite Earths” crossover. While walking Ace the Bat-Hound through Gotham, Ward’s now elderly Dick Grayson looks up at the reddening skies and announces, “Holy crimson skies of death!”
But Robin probably had something more forceful to cry when he learned in the sixties that ABC had a plan more nefarious and evil than anything the Joker could come up with. They wanted to shrink his penis.
As is so often the case in weird penis-related news, the root of this story lies in the Catholic church. With Batman a monster hit, all eyes were on the show and at least some of those eyes were drawn to the sizeable groinal protrusion of Burt Ward. Faced with...
But Robin probably had something more forceful to cry when he learned in the sixties that ABC had a plan more nefarious and evil than anything the Joker could come up with. They wanted to shrink his penis.
As is so often the case in weird penis-related news, the root of this story lies in the Catholic church. With Batman a monster hit, all eyes were on the show and at least some of those eyes were drawn to the sizeable groinal protrusion of Burt Ward. Faced with...
- 1/12/2020
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
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- 1/11/2020
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Batman’s crimefighting sidekick Robin was famously excitable, with all his “Holy Fill-in-the-Blank” exclamations during the three-season run of the enduringly popular 1960s “Batman” series. But actor Burt Ward learned early on to take the inevitable highs and lows of showbiz career in stride — and that includes a decades-long wait for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
“It’s only been 50 years, and I am a patient person,” chuckles Ward, 74, who’ll receive the honor on Jan. 9, in a spot adjacent to the star of his late co-star Adam West.
But it’s actually been longer than that: Ward made his performing debut at age 2 as the world’s youngest professional ice skater in his father’s traveling ice show, a precursor to the Ice Capades. “And I actually remember it — that’s a pretty amazing thing,” says Ward, who was then known as Bert Gervis, Jr. He...
“It’s only been 50 years, and I am a patient person,” chuckles Ward, 74, who’ll receive the honor on Jan. 9, in a spot adjacent to the star of his late co-star Adam West.
But it’s actually been longer than that: Ward made his performing debut at age 2 as the world’s youngest professional ice skater in his father’s traveling ice show, a precursor to the Ice Capades. “And I actually remember it — that’s a pretty amazing thing,” says Ward, who was then known as Bert Gervis, Jr. He...
- 1/9/2020
- by Scott Huver
- Variety Film + TV
“Crisis on Infinite Earths” is currently on a month’s break, but the Arrowverse crossover will return in the new year for its thrilling final two episodes, and we’ve been promised even more surprises to come when it does. The opening three hours aired earlier this December on The CW and lived up to the promise that this would be the biggest event to ever hit the DC TV universe. And somehow they’re set to be topped by its grand finale.
Arrowverse Ep Marc Guggenheim responded to a fan on Twitter yesterday who enquired as to whether shooting had completely wrapped on “Crisis.” The producer confirmed that it had, with episode 4 finalized a couple of weeks ago and episode 5 still having a few days left until it’s ready to go. And Guggenheim also teased that there are “surprises in both.”
We’re completely finished shooting. Hour 5 (Legends...
Arrowverse Ep Marc Guggenheim responded to a fan on Twitter yesterday who enquired as to whether shooting had completely wrapped on “Crisis.” The producer confirmed that it had, with episode 4 finalized a couple of weeks ago and episode 5 still having a few days left until it’s ready to go. And Guggenheim also teased that there are “surprises in both.”
We’re completely finished shooting. Hour 5 (Legends...
- 12/20/2019
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
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