Among DC fans, Michael Rosenbaum is notable for his portrayal of Lex Luthor in Smallville, which James Gunn previously deemed his favorite iteration of the character onscreen. Apart from Luthor, Rosenbaum has also voiced several other DC characters, including Deadman, Kid Flash, and Barry Allen, across shows like Batman Beyond, Static Shock, Teen Titans, etc.
However, his stint in the realm of superheroes isn’t just limited to DC, as thanks to his good pal Gunn, the actor landed the role of Martinex in the Guardians of the Galaxy films. But per the actor, his role in the films was initially supposed to be a lot bigger than it ended up being.
Michael Rosenbaum Will Gladly Return for More Martinex
James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
When it comes to dealing with a huge cast in superhero flicks, few do it better than James Gunn. Not only...
However, his stint in the realm of superheroes isn’t just limited to DC, as thanks to his good pal Gunn, the actor landed the role of Martinex in the Guardians of the Galaxy films. But per the actor, his role in the films was initially supposed to be a lot bigger than it ended up being.
Michael Rosenbaum Will Gladly Return for More Martinex
James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
When it comes to dealing with a huge cast in superhero flicks, few do it better than James Gunn. Not only...
- 6/4/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Harley Quinn is one of the most important characters in Batman’s mythos, a rare occasion where an important character in the mythos of an A-list superhero was created outside of comic books. A creation of Bruce Timm and Paul Dini, Harley Quinn would go on to become one of the most popular characters in the Batman franchise, and headline multiple series of her own, in animation and in comic books.
Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series | Warner Brothers
On the 25th anniversary of the character, Paul Dini sat down with Entertainment Weekly to discuss the character and how she came about, dropping an interesting titbit that links the character directly with Adam West’s version of Batman.
Paul Dini revealed how Harley Quinn was connected to Adam West’s version of the Batman
Adam West’s Batman | Greenlaw Productions
Adam West’s Batman is widely hailed as one...
Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series | Warner Brothers
On the 25th anniversary of the character, Paul Dini sat down with Entertainment Weekly to discuss the character and how she came about, dropping an interesting titbit that links the character directly with Adam West’s version of Batman.
Paul Dini revealed how Harley Quinn was connected to Adam West’s version of the Batman
Adam West’s Batman | Greenlaw Productions
Adam West’s Batman is widely hailed as one...
- 6/2/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Glen Murakami, who was heavily involved in the creation of Batman Beyond and Teen Titans, was also responsible for the animated series Beware the Batman, which famously brought some of Batman’s more obscure villains into the limelight.
Beware the Batman | Warner Brothers Animation
While there have been a slew of Batman animated series, Beware the Batman came at the heels of greats such as Batman: The Animated Series and The New Adventures of Batman, and had the distinct responsibility of being different from these two, as Murakami did not want to retread what previous Batman shows had done.
Glen Murakami wanted the villains in the show to mean something
Anarky in Beware the Batman | Warner Brothers Animation
Glen Murakami revealed to Comics Alliance the idea that went behind creating the villains. Along with Mitch Watson, the creators of Beware the Batman revealed how they approached the story and the villains of the show.
Beware the Batman | Warner Brothers Animation
While there have been a slew of Batman animated series, Beware the Batman came at the heels of greats such as Batman: The Animated Series and The New Adventures of Batman, and had the distinct responsibility of being different from these two, as Murakami did not want to retread what previous Batman shows had done.
Glen Murakami wanted the villains in the show to mean something
Anarky in Beware the Batman | Warner Brothers Animation
Glen Murakami revealed to Comics Alliance the idea that went behind creating the villains. Along with Mitch Watson, the creators of Beware the Batman revealed how they approached the story and the villains of the show.
- 5/29/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
It is safe to say that the concept of the X-Men ’97 is quite unique. Bringing it back for the same audience and starting off right where it left off while using the same animation style is something that has not been done before. However, it is safe to say that the approach worked exceptionally well, with all of the episodes getting immense public engagement.
A still from X-Men ’97 | Marvel Animation
Since fans realized that the series was able to gain the same amount of success after so many years, they have been looking for other projects that can go through a similar process. Interestingly enough, the most recent demand does not come from Marvel fans but from those who grew up watching one iconic show.
Teen Titans Need Another Go!
There have been many different series’ to follow the iconic superhero team, the Teen Titans. There have been spoof films,...
A still from X-Men ’97 | Marvel Animation
Since fans realized that the series was able to gain the same amount of success after so many years, they have been looking for other projects that can go through a similar process. Interestingly enough, the most recent demand does not come from Marvel fans but from those who grew up watching one iconic show.
Teen Titans Need Another Go!
There have been many different series’ to follow the iconic superhero team, the Teen Titans. There have been spoof films,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Batman: Caped Crusader will be the latest take on the Dark Knight of Gotham by DC Animation extraordinaire, Bruce Timm. Timm has been responsible for co-creating works like Batman: The Animated Series, The New Adventures of Batman, and Batman Beyond. But perhaps the most significant contribution the creator has made to the Batman mythos is the original character that he made for his adaptation of Batman, the ever whimsical villain-turned-ally for Batman, Harley Quinn.
Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series
Harleen Quinzel was a simple psychologist at Arkham Asylum when she was assigned to and fell in love with The Joker, who turned her into his loyal and adoring girlfriend, despite all the abuses he hurled at her over the course of their relationship.
Ever since then, the character has become somewhat of an icon in her own right, headlining her own animated show as well, while making multiple...
Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series
Harleen Quinzel was a simple psychologist at Arkham Asylum when she was assigned to and fell in love with The Joker, who turned her into his loyal and adoring girlfriend, despite all the abuses he hurled at her over the course of their relationship.
Ever since then, the character has become somewhat of an icon in her own right, headlining her own animated show as well, while making multiple...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm is widely regarded as one of the most important figures when it comes to the overall DC Animated franchise, and is the face behind several highly-praised projects. From his work on Batman, which includes Batman: The Animated Series, to the various iterations of Superman, and Justice League, the DC animated franchise would have looked starkly different had it not been for Timm.
The genius that is Bruce Timm! | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
However, even a creator as gifted and celebrated as Bruce Timm has his fair share of regrets, when it comes to his career. Speaking in an interview back in 2017, the 63-year-old had revealed how he regrets the fact that the 2008-released Justice League: Frontier did not get a second part.
This led to Timm and his team failing to inculcate the entire story from the DC comics, leading to them picking and choosing what they could include in New Frontier.
The genius that is Bruce Timm! | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
However, even a creator as gifted and celebrated as Bruce Timm has his fair share of regrets, when it comes to his career. Speaking in an interview back in 2017, the 63-year-old had revealed how he regrets the fact that the 2008-released Justice League: Frontier did not get a second part.
This led to Timm and his team failing to inculcate the entire story from the DC comics, leading to them picking and choosing what they could include in New Frontier.
- 5/18/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox stands tall as the greatest animated Dcau film. The movie features a dynamic storyline with three-dimensional characters and outstanding voice actors. Besides the rich narrative and well-written characters, the voice cast of the film has done a fantastic job. At the same time, there is quite an interesting story behind the casting of the role of Superman.
A still from Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
In the animated series, Clark Kent was voiced by Tim Daly, the actor always the right choice to voice the character. His voice radiated warmth, determination, and passion, which is necessary to play the iconic DC superhero. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, he could not voice the superhero for this movie. Instead, his son did the work, and surprisingly, very few fans noticed the difference.
Sam Daly Opens Up About How He Was Chosen To Voice Superman in The Dcau...
A still from Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
In the animated series, Clark Kent was voiced by Tim Daly, the actor always the right choice to voice the character. His voice radiated warmth, determination, and passion, which is necessary to play the iconic DC superhero. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, he could not voice the superhero for this movie. Instead, his son did the work, and surprisingly, very few fans noticed the difference.
Sam Daly Opens Up About How He Was Chosen To Voice Superman in The Dcau...
- 5/14/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Frank Grillo is no stranger to comic book properties, and he should be a perfect fit for season 2 of Peacemaker.
“Frank Grillo has been cast in Season 2 of James Gunn‘s popular DC series Peacemaker. Gunn announced the news Friday on Instagram, revealing Grillo will reprise the role of Rick Flag Sr. the character he voices in Gunn’s upcoming animated series Creature Commandos.”
Read more at Deadline
Among the astounding numbers associated with the production of Furiosa: it featured over 200 stunt performers and a similar amount of extras in Gastown.
“George Miller, director of Furiosa, does have it in him to make it epic. And, before you even see the movie, there are literal numbers to prove it. The press notes for the upcoming Mad Max film include some staggering, mindblowing details on the making of the film and after reading them we thought ‘We have to share this with the world.
“Frank Grillo has been cast in Season 2 of James Gunn‘s popular DC series Peacemaker. Gunn announced the news Friday on Instagram, revealing Grillo will reprise the role of Rick Flag Sr. the character he voices in Gunn’s upcoming animated series Creature Commandos.”
Read more at Deadline
Among the astounding numbers associated with the production of Furiosa: it featured over 200 stunt performers and a similar amount of extras in Gastown.
“George Miller, director of Furiosa, does have it in him to make it epic. And, before you even see the movie, there are literal numbers to prove it. The press notes for the upcoming Mad Max film include some staggering, mindblowing details on the making of the film and after reading them we thought ‘We have to share this with the world.
- 5/10/2024
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
Bruce Timm is set to reprise his Batman magic on-screen with the upcoming animated Batman: Caped Crusader series. The upcoming show is set in a parallel universe in the 40s and will present us with different incarnations of the iconic characters in the Batman lore.
Recently the first look of all the characters from the series was revealed. However, out of all the characters, Harley Quinn caught the most attention due to her race-swapping. The renowned partner of Joker from the comics is an Asian American in the upcoming show.
Harley Quinn in Batman: Caped Crusader (Credits: IMDb)
The Asian American Harley Quinn immediately raised a debate among fans. Several fans thought the show had changed their favorite character from the Og show. But Timm tried to clarify that the story is different and this is an alternate version of the Batman: The Animated Series character.
Why is Bruce...
Recently the first look of all the characters from the series was revealed. However, out of all the characters, Harley Quinn caught the most attention due to her race-swapping. The renowned partner of Joker from the comics is an Asian American in the upcoming show.
Harley Quinn in Batman: Caped Crusader (Credits: IMDb)
The Asian American Harley Quinn immediately raised a debate among fans. Several fans thought the show had changed their favorite character from the Og show. But Timm tried to clarify that the story is different and this is an alternate version of the Batman: The Animated Series character.
Why is Bruce...
- 5/10/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
As wonderful as X-Men ’97 has been, even the most devoted Marvel Zombie has to admit that the gold standard of superhero animation remains Batman: The Animated Series. Created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, the show told some of the all-time greatest stories about the Dark Knight, and even launched an ongoing universe with Justice League, Batman Beyond, and Static Shock.
So when Warner Bros. announced Batman: Caped Crusader from Timm, fans took notice, especially with J.J. Abrams and The Batman director Matt Reeves on board as producers. Despite a near disaster when Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav declined to distribute the completed series, as is his wont, the show found a home on Amazon Prime Video.
Even better, we now know when the series is premiering on the streamer: Aug. 1. We also have our first look at the characters and setting of Batman: The Caped Crusader, which blends...
So when Warner Bros. announced Batman: Caped Crusader from Timm, fans took notice, especially with J.J. Abrams and The Batman director Matt Reeves on board as producers. Despite a near disaster when Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav declined to distribute the completed series, as is his wont, the show found a home on Amazon Prime Video.
Even better, we now know when the series is premiering on the streamer: Aug. 1. We also have our first look at the characters and setting of Batman: The Caped Crusader, which blends...
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Batman is receiving a new animated series, one that was passed over by its home in DC, before it was recused by Amazon. The show is going to take a unique approach to the character of Batman, stripping away his gadgets and gizmos and pitting him against this iconic rogue’s gallery in the backdrop of the United States in the 40s.
Bruce Wayne and Selena Kyle in Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman: Caped Crusader is certainly a unique take on the character, especially for the modern day, where Batman is either imagined as a contemporary of the audience or living in the future. The show has revealed multiple first looks via Entertainment Weekly, where the crew revealed a slew of juicy details about the show.
Batman: Caped Crusader‘s first look has already wowed fans with its aesthetic
Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman: Caped Crusader revealed its first look online, and...
Bruce Wayne and Selena Kyle in Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman: Caped Crusader is certainly a unique take on the character, especially for the modern day, where Batman is either imagined as a contemporary of the audience or living in the future. The show has revealed multiple first looks via Entertainment Weekly, where the crew revealed a slew of juicy details about the show.
Batman: Caped Crusader‘s first look has already wowed fans with its aesthetic
Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman: Caped Crusader revealed its first look online, and...
- 5/9/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
If you’ve been living the 1990s dream over the past few weeks with every successive episode of X-Men ’97, you’re likely feeling despondent that Marvel’s throwback animated series has nearly reached its season finale. But fear not – get ready for DC’s throwback animated series with the arrival of Batman: Caped Crusader, due to arrive on Prime Video. It’s an all-new show, but inevitably arrives in the tradition of Batman: The Animated Series, one of the most beloved of all screen takes on the Dark Knight – and it comes from the powerhouse trio of JJ Abrams, Matt Reeves (behind The Batman and its upcoming sequel), and Bruce Timm.
Now, the first images of the series have dropped – offering your first look at Batman, Bruce Wayne, Harley Quinn, Clayface, Jim Gordon and more. Take a look here:
The series is set entirely in the 1940s, placing it...
Now, the first images of the series have dropped – offering your first look at Batman, Bruce Wayne, Harley Quinn, Clayface, Jim Gordon and more. Take a look here:
The series is set entirely in the 1940s, placing it...
- 5/9/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
Ever since X-Men ’97 was revived by Marvel Studios, the superhero landscape has entered into a pseudo-nostalgic era, where audiences have begun to reminisce about the good old days, when animated series were the go-to format for good superhero fiction. Almost immediately, there was a demand to bring back other animated series, not just from Marvel, but other studios that had previously produced great superhero content like Batman Beyond.
Batman Beyond [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]Among calls to bring back superhero animated shows, there seems to be a Batman: The Animated Series sequel in development with Warner Brothers, which has increased the possibility of a Batman Beyond revival. The casting and voice director of the show, Andrea Romano, might just have told fans how they could get it if they wished for it enough.
Andrea Romano has called for a campaign from fans for a Batman Beyond revival
Batman Beyond
Andrea Romano,...
Batman Beyond [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]Among calls to bring back superhero animated shows, there seems to be a Batman: The Animated Series sequel in development with Warner Brothers, which has increased the possibility of a Batman Beyond revival. The casting and voice director of the show, Andrea Romano, might just have told fans how they could get it if they wished for it enough.
Andrea Romano has called for a campaign from fans for a Batman Beyond revival
Batman Beyond
Andrea Romano,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The first full-length trailer for Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Three has just hit (via Toonado.com), and it teases what looks to be a high-stakes finale to this animated trilogy (and the Tomorrowverse as we know it).
With the Anti-Monitor on the loose, a whole host of heroes assemble to save the Multiverse, but it looks like that will be easier said than done when they also have Lex Luthor to contend with. Several other villains are also spotted, including The Joker, Scarecrow, and Two-Face.
In terms of cameos, the trailer ends with another Batman: The Animated Series tease. Batman Beyond also appears, but perhaps the biggest surprise comes when we return to the world of the Super Friends!
The Saturday morning cartoon aired between 1973 and 1985 on ABC and was produced by Hanna-Barbera. That classic animation style returns here and we're hoping the movie has even...
With the Anti-Monitor on the loose, a whole host of heroes assemble to save the Multiverse, but it looks like that will be easier said than done when they also have Lex Luthor to contend with. Several other villains are also spotted, including The Joker, Scarecrow, and Two-Face.
In terms of cameos, the trailer ends with another Batman: The Animated Series tease. Batman Beyond also appears, but perhaps the biggest surprise comes when we return to the world of the Super Friends!
The Saturday morning cartoon aired between 1973 and 1985 on ABC and was produced by Hanna-Barbera. That classic animation style returns here and we're hoping the movie has even...
- 5/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
In 2016 Bruce Timm reunited with Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill to adapt Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s acclaimed 1989 graphic novel Batman: The Killing Joke. Following the comic’s nature, the animated film earned an R-rating upon its release, as Timm wanted to stay truthful to the source material, and Tkj became the first rated R DC Universe Original Animated release.
But reflecting on the film’s adult rating, the Batman: The Animated Series creator clarified it wasn’t the start of a trend of more rated-r animated DC releases moving forward.
Batman: The Killing Joke Was Its Own Thing Stressed Bruce Timm
A still from Batman: The Killing Joke | Warner Bros.
Despite having some personal issues with Alan Moore’s graphic novel, Bruce Timm opted to stay true to the source material following his admiration for Moore’s work on The Killing Joke. Apart from the film’s controversial prologue,...
But reflecting on the film’s adult rating, the Batman: The Animated Series creator clarified it wasn’t the start of a trend of more rated-r animated DC releases moving forward.
Batman: The Killing Joke Was Its Own Thing Stressed Bruce Timm
A still from Batman: The Killing Joke | Warner Bros.
Despite having some personal issues with Alan Moore’s graphic novel, Bruce Timm opted to stay true to the source material following his admiration for Moore’s work on The Killing Joke. Apart from the film’s controversial prologue,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Mark Hamill has been synonymous with the voice of the Joker ever since he performed the role in Batman: The Animated Series. The actor was nominated for two Annie Awards while he performed the role and he was even tapped to voice the Clown Prince of Crime in other Dcau projects such as Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker and Superman: The Animated Series.
One of Hamill’s best performances as the Joker was in the iconic Dcau film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Though he was a secondary villain in the film, Hamill’s performance has been widely regarded as one of his best and the film too has gained a cult following over the years. However, the film was a huge flop upon release and WB is the reason why.
Mark Hamill Knows Why Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Failed At The Box Office Phantasm in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm...
One of Hamill’s best performances as the Joker was in the iconic Dcau film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Though he was a secondary villain in the film, Hamill’s performance has been widely regarded as one of his best and the film too has gained a cult following over the years. However, the film was a huge flop upon release and WB is the reason why.
Mark Hamill Knows Why Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Failed At The Box Office Phantasm in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm...
- 5/7/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Fans love a good violent Batman movie once in a while, but when a promising animated film gets censored after it proved to be the perfect avenue to channel the grim and grotesque nature of the franchise, it surely was a massive disappointment for the audience.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker almost gave fans what they wished for, but after a tragic shooting accident that happened in 1999 at the Columbine High School, the media’s portrayal of violence was put in question. This forced Warner Bros to distribute a censored version, while the original cut was released later in 2002.
5. The Decapitation Of Two-Face’s Dummy
Two-Face dummy inside the Batcave in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
In one of the scenes that took place inside Bruce Wayne’s Batcave, a collection of dummies representing his enemies was shown on the screen. The famed Caped Crusader then threw a Batarang,...
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker almost gave fans what they wished for, but after a tragic shooting accident that happened in 1999 at the Columbine High School, the media’s portrayal of violence was put in question. This forced Warner Bros to distribute a censored version, while the original cut was released later in 2002.
5. The Decapitation Of Two-Face’s Dummy
Two-Face dummy inside the Batcave in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
In one of the scenes that took place inside Bruce Wayne’s Batcave, a collection of dummies representing his enemies was shown on the screen. The famed Caped Crusader then threw a Batarang,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Written by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola, Gotham by Gaslight is considered to be the first DC Elseworlds story, which was lauded following its alternate take on the Batman mythos. Set in the Victorian era, the story follows Batman’s quest to apprehend Jack the Ripper, based on the infamous real-life serial killer, and the story was finally adapted into an animated feature in 2018.
However, the animated feature didn’t see Kevin Conroy return to voice the caped crusader, and per Bruce Timm, it was due to marketing reasons.
Bruce Timm Elaborated on Casting Bruce Greenwood in Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
A still from Batman: Gotham by Gaslight | Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
While it received mixed reviews upon its debut following its changes from the comics, with time, many have come to appreciate its narrative. Moreover, instead of bringing back Kevin Conroy to voice this iteration of Bruce Wayne, Bruce...
However, the animated feature didn’t see Kevin Conroy return to voice the caped crusader, and per Bruce Timm, it was due to marketing reasons.
Bruce Timm Elaborated on Casting Bruce Greenwood in Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
A still from Batman: Gotham by Gaslight | Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
While it received mixed reviews upon its debut following its changes from the comics, with time, many have come to appreciate its narrative. Moreover, instead of bringing back Kevin Conroy to voice this iteration of Bruce Wayne, Bruce...
- 5/4/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Batman Beyond remains one of the greatest versions of the Dark Knight, following Terry McGinnis in the city of Neo Gotham, as he is mentored by Bruce Wayne in a cyberpunk setting. The show was unceremoniously canceled, despite its great premise and ratings, in favor of Justice League Unlimited, which also ended the show officially in its episode Epilogue.
Batman Beyond
Bruce Timm, in conversation with Think McFly Think, revealed the original ending that the show was supposed to have, which has a rather Star Wars quality to it. The original ending would also have been a direct-to-video film, much like The Return of the Joker.
The original ending of Batman Beyond was to reveal Bruce Wayne as Terry McGinnis’ biological father
Terry McGinnis and Bruce Wayne in Batman Beyond
Bruce Timm had a lot to say about Batman Beyond, especially when it came to the ideas about the ending of the show.
Batman Beyond
Bruce Timm, in conversation with Think McFly Think, revealed the original ending that the show was supposed to have, which has a rather Star Wars quality to it. The original ending would also have been a direct-to-video film, much like The Return of the Joker.
The original ending of Batman Beyond was to reveal Bruce Wayne as Terry McGinnis’ biological father
Terry McGinnis and Bruce Wayne in Batman Beyond
Bruce Timm had a lot to say about Batman Beyond, especially when it came to the ideas about the ending of the show.
- 5/3/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The DC Animated Universe wouldn’t be what it is today if it were not for Bruce Timm. The legendary DC icon’s contribution to the tales of Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond is irrefutable. And yet, the artist’s reach can only extend so far in giving the audience hope of a new era of comics and their adaptations.
Batman Beyond [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]
However, Bruce Timm’s authority does reach Batman Beyond for being essential in its creation and successful execution during a period of extreme turmoil at DC. After decades of hoping to witness Terry McGinnis back in action, the dream could finally get a shot at coming true.
Bruce Timm Harbors Hope for Batman Beyond in DC
Although the era of Spider-Verse has already made the next evolutionary stage in animation a reality, Batman Beyond can’t be too far behind. Moreover, demands...
Batman Beyond [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]
However, Bruce Timm’s authority does reach Batman Beyond for being essential in its creation and successful execution during a period of extreme turmoil at DC. After decades of hoping to witness Terry McGinnis back in action, the dream could finally get a shot at coming true.
Bruce Timm Harbors Hope for Batman Beyond in DC
Although the era of Spider-Verse has already made the next evolutionary stage in animation a reality, Batman Beyond can’t be too far behind. Moreover, demands...
- 5/3/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
For die-hard fans of DC especially in the world of animation, Bruce Timm needs no introduction. The American artist and producer has been instrumental in building the modern DC comics franchise with shows like Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and Batman Beyond which have all attained cult status with DC buffs.
DC animator and producer Bruce Timm (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Timm also produced the critically acclaimed 2010 film Batman: Under The Red Hood which was a direct-to-video film released by Warner Home Video. The movie was rated PG-13 owing to moments of violence and other mature references that were deemed inappropriate for a young audience. But the creator initially predicted that it would receive an R-rating.
Bruce Timm’s Acclaimed Batman Film Could Have Been Rated R For Its Dark Tones
Historically in DC comics, the legacy of Batman has always been associated with edgier, darker, and more intense...
DC animator and producer Bruce Timm (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Timm also produced the critically acclaimed 2010 film Batman: Under The Red Hood which was a direct-to-video film released by Warner Home Video. The movie was rated PG-13 owing to moments of violence and other mature references that were deemed inappropriate for a young audience. But the creator initially predicted that it would receive an R-rating.
Bruce Timm’s Acclaimed Batman Film Could Have Been Rated R For Its Dark Tones
Historically in DC comics, the legacy of Batman has always been associated with edgier, darker, and more intense...
- 5/3/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
The year 1989 saw Tim Burton joining the world of DC Comics with his movie Batman. Michael Keaton starred as the brooding vigilante opposite Jack Nicholson’s Joker. The movie also spawned a sequel titled Batman Returns in the year 1992.
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman
The idea for the movie first came from the mind of Michael E. Ulsan, who purchased the film rights of Batman from DC Comics in 1979 along with his producing partner, Benjamin Melniker. He wanted to bring back the dark and serious Batman instead of the campy 1960 version from the Adam West-led television series. But it took him a long time to find a home for the Dark Knight before Tim Burton and Michael Keaton could give the audience a Batman like that of the 1989 movie.
How Producer Michael E. Ulsan Made Batman The Way He Was Intended
Michael Keaton as Batman in 1989’s Batman
Michael E.
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman
The idea for the movie first came from the mind of Michael E. Ulsan, who purchased the film rights of Batman from DC Comics in 1979 along with his producing partner, Benjamin Melniker. He wanted to bring back the dark and serious Batman instead of the campy 1960 version from the Adam West-led television series. But it took him a long time to find a home for the Dark Knight before Tim Burton and Michael Keaton could give the audience a Batman like that of the 1989 movie.
How Producer Michael E. Ulsan Made Batman The Way He Was Intended
Michael Keaton as Batman in 1989’s Batman
Michael E.
- 5/3/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Kevin Conroy’s voice has forever been imbued into that of Batman’s. One’s name cannot exist without the other. It is that both their legacies coexist in a way that becomes inseparable. With his final act only moments away from being released, there is a lot of anticipation, hope, and sheer love for the late actor.
Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne in Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two [Credit: The CW]Out of the many projects in which he has portrayed the Caped Crusader, it was Batman: The Animated Series that started it all. The actor had adorned the character’s emotions perfectly across movies, games, animated shows, and even an unfortunate live-action appearance for the Crisis on Infinite Earths arc in the Arrowverse. However, none of that was compatible with what he contributed to the original series.
Batman: The Animated Series Saw an Untimely End
Batman: The Animated Series was...
Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne in Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two [Credit: The CW]Out of the many projects in which he has portrayed the Caped Crusader, it was Batman: The Animated Series that started it all. The actor had adorned the character’s emotions perfectly across movies, games, animated shows, and even an unfortunate live-action appearance for the Crisis on Infinite Earths arc in the Arrowverse. However, none of that was compatible with what he contributed to the original series.
Batman: The Animated Series Saw an Untimely End
Batman: The Animated Series was...
- 5/1/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
2024 is all about the Justice League. Two parts of the animated trilogy have already come out, with the latest dropping on April 23. Part three is on its way later this year.
Directed by Jeff Wamester and written by Jim Krieg, this trilogy is based on the DC Comics storyline ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’ by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. It’s the eighth movie in the Tomorrowverse series, following the timeline set by ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ from 2022.
In “Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 3,” several actors are set to make their first appearances. Kevin Conroy will portray Batman, Mark Hamill as Joker, Corey Stoll as Lex Luthor, Brian Bloom as Adam Strange and Sidewinter, Elysia Rotaru as Black Canary, Armen Taylor as Jay Garrick, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams as Dr. Beth Chapel/Cheetah, Dean Winters as Captain Storm, Jason Spisak as Blue Lantern Razer and Hayseed, Brett Halton as Batlash and Captain Atom,...
Directed by Jeff Wamester and written by Jim Krieg, this trilogy is based on the DC Comics storyline ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’ by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. It’s the eighth movie in the Tomorrowverse series, following the timeline set by ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ from 2022.
In “Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 3,” several actors are set to make their first appearances. Kevin Conroy will portray Batman, Mark Hamill as Joker, Corey Stoll as Lex Luthor, Brian Bloom as Adam Strange and Sidewinter, Elysia Rotaru as Black Canary, Armen Taylor as Jay Garrick, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams as Dr. Beth Chapel/Cheetah, Dean Winters as Captain Storm, Jason Spisak as Blue Lantern Razer and Hayseed, Brett Halton as Batlash and Captain Atom,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
2024 will definitely be the year of the Justice League, the two parts of the animated trilogy were already released, the latest releasing on April 23, with part three set to be released sometime this year.
A trilogy of movies directed by Jeff Wamester and written by Jim Krieg, based on the DC Comics storyline ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’ by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez is the eighth installment in the Tomorrowverse film franchise, following the continuity established by ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ released in 2022.
Several actors will make their debuts in “Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 3,” including Kevin Conroy as Batman, Mark Hamill as Joker, Corey Stoll as Lex Luthor, Brian Bloom as Adam Strange and Sidewinter, Elysia Rotaru as Black Canary, Armen Taylor as Jay Garrick, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams as Dr. Beth Chapel/Cheetah, Dean Winters as Captain Storm, Jason Spisak as Blue Lantern Razer and Hayseed, Brett Halton as Batlash and Captain Atom,...
A trilogy of movies directed by Jeff Wamester and written by Jim Krieg, based on the DC Comics storyline ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’ by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez is the eighth installment in the Tomorrowverse film franchise, following the continuity established by ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ released in 2022.
Several actors will make their debuts in “Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 3,” including Kevin Conroy as Batman, Mark Hamill as Joker, Corey Stoll as Lex Luthor, Brian Bloom as Adam Strange and Sidewinter, Elysia Rotaru as Black Canary, Armen Taylor as Jay Garrick, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams as Dr. Beth Chapel/Cheetah, Dean Winters as Captain Storm, Jason Spisak as Blue Lantern Razer and Hayseed, Brett Halton as Batlash and Captain Atom,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Batman is a versatile character. He has worn the faces of saviors and destroyers, been the Dark Knight in caped armor, the financial support of the Justice League, and occasionally, even a father figure. Despite this, there is one thing that has stayed constant through most of his versions; the bat does not kill.
Batman: The Animated Series starred Kevin Conroy
Kevin Conroy, who played the character for almost three decades, understood this fact about the character perfectly. He maintained a sort of consistency throughout all of the versions he played, and it seemed to be quite intentional. Specifically talking about the ‘no killing’ rule, it would seem that the voice actor upheld it almost as strictly as the Caped Crusader himself.
So much so, that he was upset with one of the most controversial decisions taken in the Snyderverse; Ben Affleck’s Batman killing people.
Kevin Conroy Enjoyed Consistency...
Batman: The Animated Series starred Kevin Conroy
Kevin Conroy, who played the character for almost three decades, understood this fact about the character perfectly. He maintained a sort of consistency throughout all of the versions he played, and it seemed to be quite intentional. Specifically talking about the ‘no killing’ rule, it would seem that the voice actor upheld it almost as strictly as the Caped Crusader himself.
So much so, that he was upset with one of the most controversial decisions taken in the Snyderverse; Ben Affleck’s Batman killing people.
Kevin Conroy Enjoyed Consistency...
- 4/29/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Alan Burnett was an asset that allowed DC to produce some of its best shows. The writer/producer has been a part of a slew of diverse DC projects, ranging from Krypto The Superdog to Batman Beyond, all of which audiences have incredibly well received during their initial runs on various channels.
A still from Batman Beyond
Speaking with The World’s Finest, the writer/producer opened up about how his experience with such diverse projects (both inside and outside of DC at Warner Bros.). The question in the interview was focused on asking Burnett about how he approached new projects, given the wealth of experience that he has cultivated.
It’s all about diversity for Alan Burnett
Superman/Shazam: Return of Black Adam
Alan Burnett has been a part of a slew of animated films at Warner Brothers, both inside and outside of the DC fold. The producer has...
A still from Batman Beyond
Speaking with The World’s Finest, the writer/producer opened up about how his experience with such diverse projects (both inside and outside of DC at Warner Bros.). The question in the interview was focused on asking Burnett about how he approached new projects, given the wealth of experience that he has cultivated.
It’s all about diversity for Alan Burnett
Superman/Shazam: Return of Black Adam
Alan Burnett has been a part of a slew of animated films at Warner Brothers, both inside and outside of the DC fold. The producer has...
- 4/28/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Crisis on Infinite Earths is a three-part culmination of the Tomorrow-verse, which means that a lot of the characters that would appear in the trilogy would have made an appearance in previous installments of the shared universe. Not only was this a way to get fans excited about cameos and a connected universe, but it also allowed a brilliant cost-cutting strategy to take hold as a part of the production of the three films.
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths
Butch Lukic talked to Animation Magazine about how the story was adapted, including the one thing that saved the three Crisis films from tanking their budget completely. Lukic opened up about what exactly the production cycle of the films did to cut costs by as much as they did.
The characters of the films were set in stone way before the films went into production Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths...
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths
Butch Lukic talked to Animation Magazine about how the story was adapted, including the one thing that saved the three Crisis films from tanking their budget completely. Lukic opened up about what exactly the production cycle of the films did to cut costs by as much as they did.
The characters of the films were set in stone way before the films went into production Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths...
- 4/27/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Warner Bros. Animation has produced multiple animated shows with their most popular character Batman as the protagonist. Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series was one of the defining shows based on the character that has a long-lasting legacy. The show starred Kevin Conroy as the Caped Crusader and was the beginning of the Dcau.
From 2004 to 2008, The Batman animated series aired as another show centered around Bruce Wayne’s exploits as Batman. The show was not part of th Timmverse and had to distinguish itself from the legendary shows of the Dcau. One way in which the producers of the show made it happen was by making Wayne’s diet include snacks and other relatable food that anyone would eat while in a hurry.
The Batman Animated Series Made Bruce Wayne More Relatable Than Batman: Tas A still from The Batman animated series
Kevin Conroy’s iteration of the Batman,...
From 2004 to 2008, The Batman animated series aired as another show centered around Bruce Wayne’s exploits as Batman. The show was not part of th Timmverse and had to distinguish itself from the legendary shows of the Dcau. One way in which the producers of the show made it happen was by making Wayne’s diet include snacks and other relatable food that anyone would eat while in a hurry.
The Batman Animated Series Made Bruce Wayne More Relatable Than Batman: Tas A still from The Batman animated series
Kevin Conroy’s iteration of the Batman,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The iconic DC Comics storyline Crisis on Infinite Earths is being adapted into a three-part animated film series. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two was recently released digitally after the first installment premiered in early 2024. During a recent interview, producer Butch Lukic, who is known for his work on other Dcau projects, discussed the film’s larger budget.
A still from Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One
However, at the same time, Lukic also highlighted the sheer volume of work it took to adapt the expansive comic book storyline into three films. As a result, Lukic’s comments indirectly imply that the Dcau film series may have encouraged one of the most toxic and controversial practices that has also plagued the MCU. Here is what the Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths series‘ larger budget meant for those who worked on it.
Dcau Producer...
A still from Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One
However, at the same time, Lukic also highlighted the sheer volume of work it took to adapt the expansive comic book storyline into three films. As a result, Lukic’s comments indirectly imply that the Dcau film series may have encouraged one of the most toxic and controversial practices that has also plagued the MCU. Here is what the Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths series‘ larger budget meant for those who worked on it.
Dcau Producer...
- 4/25/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
From Adam West in the ’60s to Robert Pattinson in 2022, a plethora of iterations of Batman have been presented onscreen since the character’s inception. But while most of them are great in their own right, nobody quite embodied the spirit of the caped crusader like the late Kevin Conroy, who is still considered by many to be the definitive version of Batman.
However, Conroy wasn’t the initial choice to voice the character, and even when he was considered for the part, the actor was interested in voicing other characters, which ended up frustrating Andrea Romano.
Kevin Conroy’s Interest in Other Characters Frustrated Andrea Romano
Batman: The Animated Series | Fox Kids
While Troy Baker, Will Arnett, and Jensen Ackles have proven to be pretty great when it comes to voicing the caped crusader, for most, Kevin Conroy is Batman’s voice. But back in the ’90s, when voice...
However, Conroy wasn’t the initial choice to voice the character, and even when he was considered for the part, the actor was interested in voicing other characters, which ended up frustrating Andrea Romano.
Kevin Conroy’s Interest in Other Characters Frustrated Andrea Romano
Batman: The Animated Series | Fox Kids
While Troy Baker, Will Arnett, and Jensen Ackles have proven to be pretty great when it comes to voicing the caped crusader, for most, Kevin Conroy is Batman’s voice. But back in the ’90s, when voice...
- 4/25/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One serves as the first entry in the three-part adaptation of the iconic comic book run of the same name. The film is co-produced by Butch Lukic, who is known for his work on several popular Dcau titles, including the fan-favorite television series Batman Beyond.
A still from Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths- Part One
During an interview, Lukic was asked about the challenge of adapting the seminal comic book storyline from George Pérez and Marv Wolfman into a three-part film series. However, Lukic revealed that he initially did not intend to make the movies in three installments. Here is what Lukic said about his original plans for the Crisis on Infinite Earths adaptation and what fans can expect from the upcoming second installment.
Batman Beyond Director Butch Lukic Details His Original Plan for Crisis on Infinite Earths Movies
Butch Lukic...
A still from Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths- Part One
During an interview, Lukic was asked about the challenge of adapting the seminal comic book storyline from George Pérez and Marv Wolfman into a three-part film series. However, Lukic revealed that he initially did not intend to make the movies in three installments. Here is what Lukic said about his original plans for the Crisis on Infinite Earths adaptation and what fans can expect from the upcoming second installment.
Batman Beyond Director Butch Lukic Details His Original Plan for Crisis on Infinite Earths Movies
Butch Lukic...
- 4/24/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
DC’s Animated Universe has a reputation for excellence. Be it the shows or the movies, their carefully crafted stories have rarely let fans down. Some of the most popular projects include Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, The Death of Superman, Batman Beyond, and Justice League. The most recent saga of animated films from the franchise has been the Tomorrowverse, which just added another movie to its catalog.
A still from DC’s Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths- Part One
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One was the seventh addition to this series’ universe and will be followed up by Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two, the eighth film to be a part of the new era of animation. Considering just how much fans have been enjoying these films, a recently revealed piece of information may as well shatter their hearts.
Suggested“Can I tell you the real,...
A still from DC’s Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths- Part One
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One was the seventh addition to this series’ universe and will be followed up by Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two, the eighth film to be a part of the new era of animation. Considering just how much fans have been enjoying these films, a recently revealed piece of information may as well shatter their hearts.
Suggested“Can I tell you the real,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett-produced Dcau has had many shows and films that have attained the status of modern classics. Shows such as Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and Teen Titans have been classics in the animated TV realm for a generation while the films have constantly been well-received.
While Marvel achieved many milestones through their live-action MCU, they seem to be way behind their DC counterparts. Only a few shows with their most profitable IP such as X-Men and Spider-Man have fared well with audiences. Alan Burnett, who served as a co-producer and writer on many Dcau shows and films reportedly has the reason why.
How Did Alan Burnett Get Into The Dcau? A still from Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett’s Batman: The Animated Series
Alan Burnett reportedly did not study animation when he went to film school. The producer reportedly ended up in the industry,...
While Marvel achieved many milestones through their live-action MCU, they seem to be way behind their DC counterparts. Only a few shows with their most profitable IP such as X-Men and Spider-Man have fared well with audiences. Alan Burnett, who served as a co-producer and writer on many Dcau shows and films reportedly has the reason why.
How Did Alan Burnett Get Into The Dcau? A still from Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett’s Batman: The Animated Series
Alan Burnett reportedly did not study animation when he went to film school. The producer reportedly ended up in the industry,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The creations of Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett among numerous others shall remain unparalleled in history due to the weight of the legacy of Batman: The Animated Series. The 90s show taught the world more about the Caped Crusader than all the Batman movies combined and remains one of the most beloved series due to reasons far beyond simple human understanding.
Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]However, before changing the world one animation at a time, the comic book legend Alan Burnett’s commitment to the art form began with one childhood obsession, one random college schedule, and one chance meeting.
In its culmination, the pay-off for creating Batman: The Animated Series was an inadvertent insult to the reputation of the show that changed millions of lives around the world.
Alan Burnett and the Legacy of Batman: The Animated Series
Although Batman: The Animated Series might...
Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]However, before changing the world one animation at a time, the comic book legend Alan Burnett’s commitment to the art form began with one childhood obsession, one random college schedule, and one chance meeting.
In its culmination, the pay-off for creating Batman: The Animated Series was an inadvertent insult to the reputation of the show that changed millions of lives around the world.
Alan Burnett and the Legacy of Batman: The Animated Series
Although Batman: The Animated Series might...
- 4/22/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Justice League was one of those shows that really dived deep into DC lore, pulling characters from across its run, all the way from the golden age to the modern run of comics. This requires some changes to be made to the characters to make them more appropriate for the animated run.
Justice League Unlimited
The show introduced a myriad of villains, some of which were very deep cuts from the comics. Of course, some of them were the most popular during their respective runs, when sensibilities towards creating characters were different. So, when Eclipso was supposed to be introduced in the show, Bruce Timm decided that the character needed a little updating.
Eclipso had to be changed to be adapted for Justice League Unlimited
Eclipso fighting Wonder Woman, Justice League Unlimited
Bruce Timm revealed to The World’s Finest what the philosophy was behind changing the character from his 80s roots.
Justice League Unlimited
The show introduced a myriad of villains, some of which were very deep cuts from the comics. Of course, some of them were the most popular during their respective runs, when sensibilities towards creating characters were different. So, when Eclipso was supposed to be introduced in the show, Bruce Timm decided that the character needed a little updating.
Eclipso had to be changed to be adapted for Justice League Unlimited
Eclipso fighting Wonder Woman, Justice League Unlimited
Bruce Timm revealed to The World’s Finest what the philosophy was behind changing the character from his 80s roots.
- 4/22/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
James Gunn has been busy directing the first chapter of the new Dcu i.e. Superman (formerly Superman: Legacy). He is also simultaneously directing some episodes of Peacemaker season 2 and is handling all the grunt work that comes with being the co-chief of the new DC Studios.
It seems like part of the grunt work includes answering for the past projects of the Dcu (then the Dceu). The filmmaker was recently asked by a fan about the Green Lantern TV show for HBO Max that was in development starring American Horror Story’s Finn Wittrock. Gunn reportedly clarified the status of the project, which was announced back in 2021.
Actor Finn Wittrock Was Supposed to Headline A Green Lantern Series A still from Green Lantern: Emerald Knights
The Dceu has announced many projects in the past including films and TV shows that eventually never saw the light of day.
It seems like part of the grunt work includes answering for the past projects of the Dcu (then the Dceu). The filmmaker was recently asked by a fan about the Green Lantern TV show for HBO Max that was in development starring American Horror Story’s Finn Wittrock. Gunn reportedly clarified the status of the project, which was announced back in 2021.
Actor Finn Wittrock Was Supposed to Headline A Green Lantern Series A still from Green Lantern: Emerald Knights
The Dceu has announced many projects in the past including films and TV shows that eventually never saw the light of day.
- 4/21/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
While aimed at kids, Dcau was no stranger to crossing boundaries by incorporating s-xual innuendos and double entendres into their shows in order to keep the adults hooked. Although Batman: The Animated Series, which started it all, and its successor had their fair share of adult jokes packed into them, with Justice League Unlimited, Bruce TImm took it a step further.
This was a result of the plethora of romantic subplots that were incorporated into the series, which also involved a surprising romance arc between Green Lantern and Hawkgirl. Later elaborating on it, Timm revealed it was a result of their experiment with the show’s format.
Hawgirl and Green Lantern’s Romance Was a Result of Jlu’s Serialized Format
Bruce Timm | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
In most comic iterations, Hawkman is often the match for Hawkgirl, but to fans’ surprise, in Justice League Unlimited, we witness a romantic arc between her and John Stewart.
This was a result of the plethora of romantic subplots that were incorporated into the series, which also involved a surprising romance arc between Green Lantern and Hawkgirl. Later elaborating on it, Timm revealed it was a result of their experiment with the show’s format.
Hawgirl and Green Lantern’s Romance Was a Result of Jlu’s Serialized Format
Bruce Timm | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
In most comic iterations, Hawkman is often the match for Hawkgirl, but to fans’ surprise, in Justice League Unlimited, we witness a romantic arc between her and John Stewart.
- 4/20/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm’s pioneering work with DC’s animated shows is a shining example of adaptations done correctly. While TV shows and movies are the main source of entertainment today, back then people were heavily into comic books. Adapting from that material is hard as it is, but keeping it fun for an audience who already knows the direction where your show is going can be even more difficult. And some fans love to spoil those who are new to the genre, flaunting their knowledge.
Kevin Conroy voiced Batman in Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Though they are the main demographics of superhero shows and films, these behavior can sometimes become very annoying. Filmmakers often have to tread carefully so as not to anger them by going too far from the source material, while also giving them something new to watch.
SUGGESTEDBruce Timm “always had tried to push...
Kevin Conroy voiced Batman in Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Though they are the main demographics of superhero shows and films, these behavior can sometimes become very annoying. Filmmakers often have to tread carefully so as not to anger them by going too far from the source material, while also giving them something new to watch.
SUGGESTEDBruce Timm “always had tried to push...
- 4/20/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm’s animated creations within the DC Animated Universe have garnered widespread acclaim across diverse age demographics. Over time, these shows have evolved, delving into deeper character development and exploring intricate plotlines, including romantic arcs such as that between Green Lantern and Hawkgirl in the Justice League animated series.
Justice League
The show featured both superheroes as the founding members of the Justice League alongside superheroes like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash. Timm has acknowledged that they occasionally sought to push the boundaries by incorporating mature elements into the animated series.
Bruce Timm on Including Green Lantern And Hawkgirl Romance in Justice League
Bruce Timm’s animated series Justice League explored the romantic dynamic between Green Lanter and Hawkgirl in the episode “Wild Cards.” The episode follows Joker announcing he’s planted bombs to destroy the Strip, prompting the Justice League’s urgent mission to stop his plans.
Justice League
The show featured both superheroes as the founding members of the Justice League alongside superheroes like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash. Timm has acknowledged that they occasionally sought to push the boundaries by incorporating mature elements into the animated series.
Bruce Timm on Including Green Lantern And Hawkgirl Romance in Justice League
Bruce Timm’s animated series Justice League explored the romantic dynamic between Green Lanter and Hawkgirl in the episode “Wild Cards.” The episode follows Joker announcing he’s planted bombs to destroy the Strip, prompting the Justice League’s urgent mission to stop his plans.
- 4/20/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Legendary DC writer Alan Burnett was never in line with an idea tossed around the studio for quite a while to make a shocking twist with the character of Batman. Burnett has had mastery over the DC characters in regard to animated features and series. He also has an astounding list of credits to his name including Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, The New Batman Adventures, Batman Beyond, and Justice League.
A still from Batman Beyond
Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, and Alan Burnett-created show, Batman Beyond, was a critical darling and the has an astonishing connection to the 2004 series Justice League Unlimited surrounding the character of Batman. In a twist of events, the shocking revelation of Batman intensified the whole narrative to the core.
Alan Burnett Will not Accept Bruce Timm’s Surprising Twist To Batman Beyond
Alan Burnett. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Alan Burnett restricted himself from...
A still from Batman Beyond
Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, and Alan Burnett-created show, Batman Beyond, was a critical darling and the has an astonishing connection to the 2004 series Justice League Unlimited surrounding the character of Batman. In a twist of events, the shocking revelation of Batman intensified the whole narrative to the core.
Alan Burnett Will not Accept Bruce Timm’s Surprising Twist To Batman Beyond
Alan Burnett. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Alan Burnett restricted himself from...
- 4/20/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm is known for creating some of the most iconic shows of the DC Animated Universe. He was the mastermind behind legendary shows such as Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and Batman Beyond. Timm was also instrumental in producing animated films with the DC comic book characters including Batman: Under the Red Hood and The Dark Knight Returns.
While developing the animated shows for DC and WB, Timm reportedly set a proper continuity for the Dcau and even went as far as setting Batman Beyond in the future to protect the established canon. However, the one thing he reportedly did not plan was incorporating villains from Batman and Superman into the Justice League.
Bruce Timm Initially Wanted Justice League To Stand On Its Own A still from Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Creator Bruce Timm has developed iconic shows in the DC...
While developing the animated shows for DC and WB, Timm reportedly set a proper continuity for the Dcau and even went as far as setting Batman Beyond in the future to protect the established canon. However, the one thing he reportedly did not plan was incorporating villains from Batman and Superman into the Justice League.
Bruce Timm Initially Wanted Justice League To Stand On Its Own A still from Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Creator Bruce Timm has developed iconic shows in the DC...
- 4/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Debuted in May 1939, the “Dark Knight” soon took on a coveted status as the “Caped Crusader” of Detective Comics aka DC. Ever since the character has become a central member of the Justice League and appeared in several editions and adaptations with several big-list names helming the live-action version. However, of the many such actors, Kevin Conroy comes off as arguably one of the most cherished ones to play Batman across several performances.
Featuring a distinctive voice, the late American actor has appeared in more than a staggering fifteen movies, close to four hundred television episodes, and even reprised his role in about twenty-four video games. An icon in his arena, Conroy’s iterations of Batman have become synonymous with the gritty and strong tone of speech associated with the character, and here are five of his most memorable such outings.
1. Batman: The Animated Series – The first Kevin Conroy...
Featuring a distinctive voice, the late American actor has appeared in more than a staggering fifteen movies, close to four hundred television episodes, and even reprised his role in about twenty-four video games. An icon in his arena, Conroy’s iterations of Batman have become synonymous with the gritty and strong tone of speech associated with the character, and here are five of his most memorable such outings.
1. Batman: The Animated Series – The first Kevin Conroy...
- 4/15/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Throughout the years, a lot of stars have portrayed the role of The Dark Knight, aka Batman, in multiple media franchises. However, we have mostly witnessed the character of Bruce Wayne as the Caped Crusader in live-action roles and not many other versions of Batman have made it to the big screen.
Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
In Batman Beyond, we saw a different version of Batman in Terry McGinnis for the first time and even then, Bruce Wayne was still a major character in the series.
Bruce Timm opens up about the problems they faced while making Batman Beyond
Batman is one of the most popular superheroes of DC Comics and will certainly go down in history as one of the greatest superheroes of all time. Multiple series and movies, both animated and live-action of the character have been developed over the years and a lot of...
Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
In Batman Beyond, we saw a different version of Batman in Terry McGinnis for the first time and even then, Bruce Wayne was still a major character in the series.
Bruce Timm opens up about the problems they faced while making Batman Beyond
Batman is one of the most popular superheroes of DC Comics and will certainly go down in history as one of the greatest superheroes of all time. Multiple series and movies, both animated and live-action of the character have been developed over the years and a lot of...
- 4/15/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
The legendary Bruce Timm is known for being the creator behind many of DC’s animated offerings. The ‘Timmverse’ saw a new dimension to characters such as Batman, Superman, and the Justice League, with Batman: The Animated Series being one of the most celebrated shows of all time. Timm was quite literally the Godfather of DC animation.
Despite his prowess and Midas touch, the animator was reportedly not too keen on developing one show that went on to become a cult classic. Batman Beyond, which was an original show that was not based on any comic, was reportedly the product of studio interference, which wanted a young, teenage Batman instead of an aging Bruce Wayne.
Bruce Timm Created Batman Beyond After Being Arm-Twisted Into Making A Younger Batman Show A still from Batman Beyond
When Bruce Timm was asked to make a younger Batman show by WB and DC studios,...
Despite his prowess and Midas touch, the animator was reportedly not too keen on developing one show that went on to become a cult classic. Batman Beyond, which was an original show that was not based on any comic, was reportedly the product of studio interference, which wanted a young, teenage Batman instead of an aging Bruce Wayne.
Bruce Timm Created Batman Beyond After Being Arm-Twisted Into Making A Younger Batman Show A still from Batman Beyond
When Bruce Timm was asked to make a younger Batman show by WB and DC studios,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm has his name tied to some of the greatest adaptations of the Caped Crusader, including Batman: The Animated Series. With the various animated shows and live action adaptations, Batman is one of the most famous superheroes of the generation and those that came before them. Out of which, the most renowned stands out as Batman Beyond.
A still from Batman Beyond
The futuristic take on an otherwise dark and brooding tale has always gathered attention from fans worldwide. However, there is more to the story than what meets the eye. The story that became a fan favorite was a last minute idea. One that Bruce Timm never intended to make in the first place.
Suggested“My one overriding desire was…”: Bruce Timm’s Only Rule for Batman Beyond May Have Saved Two Dcau Shows from Becoming Irrelevant
In fact, Batman Beyond was an idea put on paper on a whim,...
A still from Batman Beyond
The futuristic take on an otherwise dark and brooding tale has always gathered attention from fans worldwide. However, there is more to the story than what meets the eye. The story that became a fan favorite was a last minute idea. One that Bruce Timm never intended to make in the first place.
Suggested“My one overriding desire was…”: Bruce Timm’s Only Rule for Batman Beyond May Have Saved Two Dcau Shows from Becoming Irrelevant
In fact, Batman Beyond was an idea put on paper on a whim,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
On the heels of Batman: The Animated Series, a new Dark Knight saga was born out of the pure desperation of a Warner Bros. studio executive. Now, Batman Beyond has become a classic in its own right, forfeiting not only the iconic origin story but also evolving beyond the limitations of what was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane in the technologically inept era of 1939.
Batman Beyond [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]However, creator Bruce Timm quickly realized the burden of undertaking such a task that entailed coming up with an irrefutable version of the legendary DC IP. He needed to be respectable enough to the Batman lore while also inventing a completely original story that didn’t sink his reputation and career for daring to do something that no one wanted, i.e. debut a futuristic cyberpunk Batman.
“He’s more of a bastard than he ever was...
Batman Beyond [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]However, creator Bruce Timm quickly realized the burden of undertaking such a task that entailed coming up with an irrefutable version of the legendary DC IP. He needed to be respectable enough to the Batman lore while also inventing a completely original story that didn’t sink his reputation and career for daring to do something that no one wanted, i.e. debut a futuristic cyberpunk Batman.
“He’s more of a bastard than he ever was...
- 4/15/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Batman will go down in history as one of the most iconic superheroes of all time. Over the years, we have seen many iterations of the Caped Crusader in multiple animated series, movies, and video games. However, most of these iterations revolve around Bruce Wayne’s version of Batman.
Bruce Wayne as Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
It wasn’t until 1999 that we saw a different version of Batman for the first time in Batman Beyond.
The writer of Batman Beyond opens up about how Terry McGinnis was different from Bruce Wayne
Batman Beyond was considered one of the most popular animated series back in the day. The series revolves around the story of Terry McGinnis, a teenage boy who is being trained by Bruce Wayne aka Batman himself to become his successor and watch over Gotham City. This is because The Caped Crusader has become too old himself.
Bruce Wayne as Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
It wasn’t until 1999 that we saw a different version of Batman for the first time in Batman Beyond.
The writer of Batman Beyond opens up about how Terry McGinnis was different from Bruce Wayne
Batman Beyond was considered one of the most popular animated series back in the day. The series revolves around the story of Terry McGinnis, a teenage boy who is being trained by Bruce Wayne aka Batman himself to become his successor and watch over Gotham City. This is because The Caped Crusader has become too old himself.
- 4/15/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
It can be a tricky affair at times to successfully adapt the story of a character into an animated movie, especially if the story has some dark aspects because these movies are usually made with kids as the target audience. The creator of DC Animated Universe, Bruce Timm once also opened up about the same in an interview and talked about how he had to give up on a Catwoman movie idea because of its dark storyline.
Catwoman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series Bruce Timm opens up about his Catwoman movie idea that never made it to the big screen
Batman Beyond was considered one of the most popular animated series back in the day. The series revolves around the story of Terry McGinnis, a teenage boy who is being trained by Bruce Wayne aka Batman himself to become his successor and watch over Gotham City. This is because...
Catwoman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series Bruce Timm opens up about his Catwoman movie idea that never made it to the big screen
Batman Beyond was considered one of the most popular animated series back in the day. The series revolves around the story of Terry McGinnis, a teenage boy who is being trained by Bruce Wayne aka Batman himself to become his successor and watch over Gotham City. This is because...
- 4/14/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
The DC animated universe features some of the beloved animated shows that fans revisit even today. Starting in the 90s, the franchise delivered iconic hits such as Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League. While the Dcau shows received popularity and fanfare over the years, one entry had to fight hard for fan appreciation.
A still from Batman Beyond
Initially, Batman Beyond was received negatively by fans who only later came to love the series. The series now has a cult classic status among the fanbase. However, the initial hate aimed at Batman Beyond proves just how toxic DC fans can be at times. Here is why fans initially hated Batman Beyond and why it became a cult classic.
DC Fans Initially Hated on Batman Beyond Before Hailing It as a Cult Classic
Created by Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, and Alan Burnett, Batman Beyond premiered in January 1999. It served as...
A still from Batman Beyond
Initially, Batman Beyond was received negatively by fans who only later came to love the series. The series now has a cult classic status among the fanbase. However, the initial hate aimed at Batman Beyond proves just how toxic DC fans can be at times. Here is why fans initially hated Batman Beyond and why it became a cult classic.
DC Fans Initially Hated on Batman Beyond Before Hailing It as a Cult Classic
Created by Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, and Alan Burnett, Batman Beyond premiered in January 1999. It served as...
- 4/14/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
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