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Caped Crusader
01-06-2002, 02:43 PM
I heard that Batman and the Joker would be on an episode of Static Shock (with Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprising their roles.) Is this true,or is it only a rumor?
James Harvey
01-06-2002, 03:16 PM
Oh - it's true! It's the season opener for Static Shock and should be airing in early Febuary. The episode, called The Big Leagues has Batman and Robin going to Dakota to track down Joker. Naturally - they run into Static. Batman's design will be his "TNBA" design, slightly tweaked. Robin, on the other hand, will look different Not only will he have a new voice, but his head will be smaller and hair not as spiky. The costumemay alkso be tweaked some. The Joker will appear juust as he did inthe flashback in BB;ROTJ.
Caped Crusader
01-06-2002, 03:24 PM
Thanks for the info,D.G.! :)
James Harvey
01-06-2002, 03:41 PM
No problem. We should have the airdate anytime now. WB has released their schedules up to the end of January almost. Febuary is sweeps month so it shouldn't be too long before we get to see that ep.
Bruce Wayne
01-06-2002, 03:47 PM
This is a must tape show then. :)
James Harvey
01-06-2002, 03:51 PM
Definatly! I'm interested in seeing what the new Robin design will be. But I was told that the show will remain faithful to the Batman Beyond show and will be a bit darker than a regular episode of SS -- thankfully...
peterparker05
01-06-2002, 04:35 PM
Originally posted by Dick Grayson
Definatly! I'm interested in seeing what the new Robin design will be. But I was told that the show will remain faithful to the Batman Beyond show and will be a bit darker than a regular episode of SS -- thankfully...

This sounds like an awesome episode!
James Harvey
01-06-2002, 04:43 PM
The crew behind the show are very excited for it. I've been talking to some of them and they have tremendous faith in the episode. Weird thing is...so does Kids'WB...
Sugar Daddy
01-06-2002, 05:07 PM
Originally posted by Dick Grayson
The crew behind the show are very excited for it. I've been talking to some of them and they have tremendous faith in the episode. Weird thing is...so does Kids'WB...

why is that weird
James Harvey
01-06-2002, 05:10 PM
It's weird becuase Kids'WB! basically abandoned Batman and Superman when the ratings slipped slightly, and just booted off Batman Beyond with barely any warning. It'll be interetsing to see how the network acknowledges Batman, Robin, and Joker.
Sugar Daddy
01-06-2002, 05:13 PM
i gotcha. dg, if this ep does well, what does that mean for batman? for dtvs? i personally, would love to see another run for b:tas, meaning new eps, but i dont think that will happen
James Harvey
01-06-2002, 05:16 PM
It's to early to tell if this episode will be a play for more B:TAS episodes, but it's possible. If the ratings are through the roof and then some, then I could see it. Although the ratings would have to be considerably high for KWB to break their "13 & under audience" rule they seem to have going on. By that I mean all their shows are aimed at kiddies, moreso than ever.

But again - very unlikely. Timm and his crew are busy on JL, and the rest of the original BTAS/TNBA/BB have split off to do their own thing.
The Game
01-06-2002, 08:00 PM
Does anyone know where I can see a picture of Joker from the ROTJ flashback? I haven't seen it, and I'm curious what he looked like.
Bird Boy
01-06-2002, 08:29 PM
Not the best shot..but..it'll do:

http://www.toonzone.net/worldsfinest/bbeyond/rotj15.jpg

there is a JL pic of him somewhere..I'll let ya know if I find it.. :)

-BB
The Game
01-06-2002, 08:33 PM
Thanx :) . Looks alot like the B:TAS Joker. Are there any major differences?
Bird Boy
01-06-2002, 08:36 PM
Originally posted by thegame8866
Thanx :) . Looks alot like the B:TAS Joker. Are there any major differences?

Basically..it's the TNBA joker w/ red libs and actual eyes....other than that, I don't think there was much of a change...

you'll also see him this way in upcoming Justice League episodes..

-BB
James Harvey
01-07-2002, 05:02 PM
Hey Bird_Boy,

With Robin being redesigned for this episode, looks like you may have to put up a new avatar for it after it airs. :)
Nightwing
01-07-2002, 07:48 PM
Heck if the new Robin design is THAT good I'LL make one too! :p Well I'm sure it'll be good, but I'm not expecting a 19th century artist's work. Hehe. Anyway I'm really looking foward to the episode, and taping it, although I really wouldn't consider KidsWB! for anything in this matter. They had Batman and Superman, then ditched them. I saw we just swing into the network one last time to get some Static and some Batman then continue to leave them behind us. :p