WARNER
BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT
AND
DC ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT
Batman: The
Complete Animated Series
Deluxe
Limited Edition
COMING OCTOBER 16, 2018 TO
BLU-RAY™
BOX SET AND DIGITAL
Batman: The Animated Series, the
most acclaimed animated super hero television series in history, arrives this
fall in an all-encompassing package befitting its revered place in the annals
of fan-favorite entertainment. Remastered for the first time since its
broadcast airing from 1992-1995, Batman: The Complete Animated Series Deluxe
Limited Edition will be
available from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital and in a stunning Blu-ray™ box set ($112.99 SRP) on October 16, 2018.
Produced
by Warner Bros. Animation, the Emmy Award-winning series captured the
imaginations of generations, setting the standard for super hero storytelling
for the past quarter-century with its innovative designs, near-perfect voice
cast and landmark approach to DC’s iconic characters and stories. Batman: The Complete Animated Series Deluxe
Limited Edition box set includes all 109 thrilling
episodes, plus two bonus disks containing the recently-remastered, fan favorite
animated films Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
and Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero.
The
impressive Batman: The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition package features approximately
2,700 minutes of entertainment spread over 10 Blu-ray™ discs, plus the two bonus discs – not counting
11 specially-selected episodes with audio commentaries by cast and crew. In
addition, Batman:
The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition includes an exclusive ensemble of collectibles
highlighted by three Funko mini-figurines (Batman, Joker, Harley Quinn) and seven
beautifully-designed lenticular art cards. The entire box set is housed in a stunning
layflat-book with a dazzling slipcase.
This
ultimate collectors Blu-ray box set will be individually numbered for a Limited
Edition release of 30,000. More than 2,000 copies were pre-ordered within the
first 24 hours of availability on Amazon.
Batman: The Animated Series had a
ground-breaking initial run from 1992-1995, garnering a Primetime Emmy Award in
1993 for Outstanding Animated Program, along with three additional Emmy wins
and 13 total Emmy nominations.
The creative team
behind the breakthrough animated series was headed by the producing quartet of
Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Alan Burnett and Eric Radomski, alongside executive
producers Jean MacCurdy and Tom Ruegger. Shirley Walker composed the
award-winning score, while 8-time Emmy Award winner Andrea Romano guided an
unparalleled collection of actors as casting/dialogue director. Kevin Altieri,
Boyd Kirkland and Frank Paur handled the majority of episodic animation direction,
along with Dan Riba, Dick Seabast, Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski and Kent
Butterworth.
The Batman:
The Animated Series cast rivaled that of any animated series in its time. The cast featured actors
with laurels totaling one Academy Award, 11 Oscar nominations, 65 Emmy Awards,
283 Emmy nods, 15 Gold Globe Awards, 85 Golden Globe nominations, four Grammy
Awards, a Peabody Award, and 17 actors forever honored with stars on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Kevin Conroy led
the voice cast as Batman, quickly and forever establishing himself as the
fan-favorite voice of The Dark Knight. The core cast featured Golden Globe Award
winner Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Alfred Pennyworth, Robert Hastings as
Commissioner Gordon, Loren Lester as Robin, and Robert Costanzo as Detective
Harvey Bullock.
The extraordinary villains
guest cast was led by Mark Hamill as the now-preeminent voice of The Joker, along
with Richard Moll as Harvey Dent, Adrienne Barbeau as Catwoman, and Arleen
Sorkin as Harley Quinn – the first character to be created initially for
animation (by Bruce Timm & Paul Dini) to jump to comic books. Harley Quinn
is now recognizable worldwide in film, television, videogames and comics and is
one of DC’s most popular female characters, and Super Villains.
Other notable guest
cast included actor/singer/songwriter Paul Williams as Penguin, Melissa Gilbert
as Barbara Gordon, George Dzundza as Scarface, Brock Peters as Lucius Fox, Ed
Asner as Roland Daggett, David Warner as Ra’s al Ghul, Marilu Henner as
Veronica Vreeland, Ron Perlman as Clayface, Roddy McDowall as the Mad Hatter,
Helen Slater as Talia al Ghul, Diana Muldaur as Dr. Leslie Thompkins, John
Glover as Edward Nygma, Marc Singer as Dr. Kirk Langstrom, Pat Fraley as
Bat-Mite, Kate Mulgrew as Red Claw, Ed Begley Jr. as Germs, Michael Ansara as
Dr. Victor Fries, Harry Hamlin as Anthony Romulus, Alan Rachins as the Clock
King, and Adam West as Simon Trent.
Also lending their
voices were entertainment luminaries Elisabeth Moss, LeVar Burton, Elizabeth
Montgomery, Paul Winfield, Seth Green, Jeffrey Tambor, Tim Curry, Michael York,
Megan Mullally, Alan Young, Brad Garrett, Heather Locklear, Ken Howard, Joseph
Campanella, Matt Frewer, Dick Gautier, Treat Williams, Richard Dysart, Peter
Scolari, Meredith MacRae, Rene Auberjonois, Tim Matheson, Joe Piscopo, Thomas
Wilson, Bud Cort, William Windom, Bill Mumy, Robby Benson, Dorian Harewood,
Lindsay Crouse, John Rhys-Davies, Bess Armstrong, Michael Gross, Henry Silva,
Paul Dooley, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Micky Dolenz, Ernie Hudson, David Lander,
Kevin McCarthy, Roscoe Lee Browne, Peter Strauss, JoBeth Williams, Jeffrey
Jones, Loretta Swit, William Katt, Nichelle Nichols, Alan Oppenheimer, Hector
Elizondo, Katherine Helmond, Robert Picardo, Melissa Manchester, Jean Smart,
Stephanie Zimbalist, Brian George, Bruce Weitz, Vincent Schiavelli, Richard
Jeni, Andrea Martin, and Adam Ant.
“Batman:
The Animated Series set the standard for super hero animation for
decades to come, and we’re proud to present this remastered box set to allow
new generations – and the series’ vast, avid fanbase – to enjoy this landmark
entertainment in the highest quality possible,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros.
Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing. “This is truly a box set for the
ages with an array of bonus features to perfectly complement all 109 episodic
masterpieces – plus the full-length, remastered films Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Batman and Mr. Freeze: SubZero.”
Batman: The Complete Animated
Series Deluxe Limited Edition Enhanced Content includes 25
featurettes – led by an all-new, 60+ minute definitive Batman: The Animated Series making-of documentary, “The Heart of Batman” –
as well as introductions to five episodes by producer Bruce Timm, and
commentary on 12 episodes by various combinations of the production team: Bruce
Timm, Eric Radomski, Paul Dini, Kevin Altieri, Michael Reaves, Boyd Kirkland,
Shirley Walker, Glen Murakami, Dan Riba, and James Tucker.
Batman:
The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition Enhanced Content
The Heart of Batman (All-New
Documentary) – A rare gathering of talent defined Batman for a generation.
Twenty-five years later, Batman: The
Animated Series continues to inspire fans and myth makers all over the
world. This hour-long documentary takes an in-depth look at the renowned storytellers
behind the landmark series.
Batman: Mask of the
Phantasm (Feature-Length Film) – When the
city’s most feared gangsters are systematically eliminated, the Caped Crusader
is blamed. But prowling the Gotham night is a shadowy new villain, the
Phantasm, a sinister figure with some link to Batman’s past. Can the Dark
Knight elude the police, capture the Phantasm and clear his own name? Unmasking
the Phantasm is just one of the twists in this dazzling animated feature.
Discover revelations about Batman’s past, his archrival the Joker, and Batman’s
most grueling battle ever — the choice between his love for a beautiful woman
and his vow to be the defender of right. Batman:
Mask of the Phantasm is “a mystery that is genuinely absorbing, suspenseful
and moving” (The Cincinnati Enquirer).
Batman and Mr. Freeze: SubZero
(Feature-Length Film) – Batman faces his coolest case ever when Mr. Freeze
returns to Gotham City and kidnaps Batgirl. While unraveling the mystery of
Batgirl’s disappearance, Batman and Robin discover that she is part of Mr.
Freeze’s frigid plan to save his dying wife – no matter what the cost. With
time running out, Batman and Robin must find Gotham’s most cold-blooded villain
and prevent him from putting Batgirl “on ice” forever. Batman and Mr. Freeze: SubZero includes all of the special features
included on the original release: All four episodes of the animated “Mr. Freeze
Saga” – Heart of Ice (Batman: The Animated Series), Deep Freeze (Batman: The Animated Series), Cold
Comfort (The New Batman Adventures)
and Meltdown (Batman Beyond); Art of
Batman: Music Montage (Featurette); Get
the Picture: How to Draw Batman (Featurette); Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s
Many Foes (Featurette); and an Audio Commentary featuring Bruce Timm, Paul
Dini, Glen Murakami and James Tucker.
The Dark Knight’s First Night Pilot Promo: Hosted by Bruce Timm (Featurette) – Witness the 1991 Batman
promo reel as producers Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski discuss the origins of Batman: The Animated Series.
Batman: The Legacy Continues Retrospective (Featurette) – DC luminaries join BTAS creators as they explore the
combination of exquisite design and in-depth storytelling that helped create a
once in a generation show.
Robin Rising: How the Boy Wonder’s Character Evolved (Featurette) – The evolution of Dick
Grayson from young ward to crime fighter.
Gotham’s Guardians: The Stalwart Supporting Characters (Featurette)
– Batman is not the only hero safeguarding Gotham City. This documentary
focuses on the importance of the Dark Knight’s allies in the Batman mythology.
Voices of the Knight (Featurette)
– Actors Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy, Adriene Barbeau, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., and
Andrea Romano discuss the process of bringing their iconic characters to life.
Gotham’s New Knight (Featurette)
– Barbara Gordon swings into focus in this exciting look at Batman’s trusted
ally and equal, Batgirl.
Video Commentary: “House and Garden” – Watch along as Producer
Bruce Timm, Director Boyd Kirkland and writer Paul Dini take viewers behind the
scenes of an exciting episode of Batman: The Animated Series.
In-Movie Experience – Watch along as Producer Bruce Timm,
Director Boyd Kirkland and writer Paul Dini take viewers behind the scenes of
an exciting episode of Batman: The
Animated Series.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s
Many Foes: Introduction (Featurette)
– Bruce Timm, Dan Riba, James Tucker, Paul Dini, Alan Burnett and Andrea Romano
discuss Gotham’s most popular rogues.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s
Many Foes: Clayface (Featurette)
– Clayface personnel file revealed by Bruce Timm, Dan Riba and James
Tucker.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s
Many Foes: Harley Quinn (Featurette)
– Alan Burnett, Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski, Paul Dini and James Tucker discuss
bringing Harley Quinn to life.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s
Many Foes: The Joker (Featurette)
– Alan Burnett, Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski, Paul Dini, Andrea Romano and Dan
Riba discuss Mark Hamill’s inimitable Joker.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s
Many Foes: Mr. Freeze (Featurette)
– Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Andrea Romano and Dan Riba discuss MR. Freeze and the
Heart and Ice Origin story.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s
Many Foes: The Penquin (Featurette)
– Bruce Timm, Andrea Romano, Alan Burnett, James Tucker, Dan Riba and Eric
Radomski discuss The Penguin.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s
Many Foes: Poison Ivy (Featurette)
– Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Andrea Romano, Alan Burnett, Dan Riba and Eric
Radomski discuss designing Poison Ivy.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s
Many Foes: Ra’s Al Ghul (Featurette)
– Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, and Dan Riba discuss why Ra’s Al Ghul is
such an exciting villain.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s
Many Foes: The Riddler (Featurette)
– This file discusses The Riddler and how creators differentiated him from the
Batman ‘66 Riddler with: Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Andrea Romano, Eric Radomski
and Dan Riba.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s
Many Foes: Scarecrow (Featurette)
– Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Andrea Romano and Dan Riba discuss the
various iterations of the Scarecrow.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s
Many Foes: Two Face (Featurette)
– Discussing Batman’s key nemesis are Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett,
James Tucker, and Dan Riba.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s
Many Foes: Ventriloquist & Scarface (Featurette) – Lively discussion about one of Batman’s most unique
villains with creators Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Eric Radomski, Andrea Romano,
and Dan Riba.
“Concepting Harley Quinn” (Featurette) – Producer Paul Dini
discusses how Harley Quinn was incorporated into the series.
Tour of the Batcave (Featurettes):
·
Batman
·
Utility Belt
·
Bat-Vehicles
·
Alfred
Audio Commentaries:
“On Leather Wings” – Bruce
Timm and Eric Radomski.
“Heart of Ice” – Paul Dini,
Bruce Timm, and Eric Radomski.
“Robin’s Reckoning, Part One” –
Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski
“Heart of Steel, Part Two” – Bruce Timm,
Eric Radomski and Kevin Altieri
“Almost Got ‘Im” – Bruce
Timm, Eric Radomski and Paul Dini
“Harley and Ivy” – Bruce
Timm, Eric Radomski and Boyd Kirkland
“Read My Lips” – Bruce Timm,
Paul Dini, Michael Reaves, Boyd Kirkland and Shirley Walker.
“Harlequinade” – Bruce Timm,
Paul Dini, Shirley Walker and Eric Radomski
“Over The Edge” – Bruce
Timm, Paul Dini, Glen Murakami, and James Tucker.
“Critters” – Bruce Timm,
Paul Dini, Dan Riba, Glen Murakami, and James Tucker.
“Legends of the Dark Knight” –
Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Dan Riba, Glen Murakami, and James Tucker.
MARKETING
SUPPORT
Batman: The Complete Animated
Series Deluxe Limited Edition will be
supported by a national online, promotional, and publicity campaign.
BASICS
Street Date: October 16, 2018
Order Due Date: September 18, 2018
Run Time: 2,700 minutes
Blu-ray Box Set Price: $112.99 SRP
Catalog #: 1000717410
/ 883929638482
Languages: English
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About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), DC Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and WarnerMedia. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), DC Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and WarnerMedia. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.
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2018 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the
leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and
developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally.
WBA’s highly anticipated full-length theatrical film, Teen Titans GO! to the Movies, will be released on July 27,
2018. WBA’s TV series include Justice
League Action, Teen Titans Go!, Unikitty! and the upcoming DC Super Hero Girls and ThunderCats Roar for
Cartoon Network; Be Cool Scooby-Doo!, Bunnicula, Dorothy and the Wizard of
Oz, The Tom and Jerry Show, New Looney Tunes, Wacky Races and the upcoming Scooby-Doo! and Guess
Who? and Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs for Boomerang; Mike Tyson
Mysteries for Adult Swim; Green Eggs and Ham for
Netflix; Harley Quinn and Young
Justice: Outsiders for the upcoming DC Universe digital service; Animaniacs for Hulu; and the upcoming Looney Tunes Cartoons content
initiative. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC,
Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly
successful animated films — including the DC Universe Animated
Original Movies — for DVD, Blu-ray® and
digital media. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has
won six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an
Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two
Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
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