The Official Upcoming DC Animated Series News & Discussion Thread (Spoilers)

[James Harvey]

Welcome to the The Upcoming DC Animated Series News & Discussion Thread, where you can talk about all of DC's upcoming animated series! With new DC animated series, stayed tuned for trailers, interviews, images, reviews, and so much more!



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For the latest news, check out both The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/main.php) and the newest posts in this thread!

Note: Once a series is officially announced by the network or company, that series will be spun off into its own News & Discussion Thread.

[A.J]

Sorry if Im lost here but is there ANY hint of an upcoming NEW DC animated series? Cause if there is I would like to know...there must be a reason for this thread right? :confused:

[DisneyBoy]

In a recent interview with World's Finest, Justice League Unlimited artist Ty Templeton confirmed he was doing some work on as-of-yet unnamed DC superhero series.

[SaBaWoJuLe]

It's no surprise that we're getting a new animated series. The Batman and Legion of Super Heroes must be successes to WB/DC, otherwise we probably wouldn't have gotten that word of a new show. And I don't know if this should be counted as well, but maybe the DTVs have something to do with it also. I mean WB/DC had a success with Superman Doomsday as they will again with Justice League: The New Frontier.

But as for this new show, it is really up in the air on what it could be. The Batman and Legion of Super Heroes were tie-ins to DC movies Batman Begins and Superman Returns, so is the new show a tie-in to an upcoming DC movie? If so, what? Despite being delayed, the live-action Justice League film is still being prepped by WB, and I remember there was, or is, going to be a Shazam! series from a news article last year. So could it be one of those?

But there are possibilites for the show to not be a tie-in of any kind. We got a Batman show in 2004, could the new show be Superman? Maybe give the Man of Steel time to shine? I mean we still had a Superman in a Batman show, and a Superman (later Supermen) in a Legion of Super Heroes show on the same day. And they weren't even the same Superman. The Batman is ending it's last season with the Justice League, so there be a spin-off in the form of a new Justice League show that we've been thinking since the fifth season started? Again, could it be Shazam! Heck, could it be Wonder Woman because we've been hearing news now over her DTV? Maybe a Superman/Batman show? What?

See? There are alot of ideas on what this could be. But at least I gave options as to what it might be.

[A.J]

In a recent interview with World's Finest, Justice League Unlimited artist Ty Templeton confirmed he was doing some work on as-of-yet unnamed DC superhero series.


Reeeeeally? I didnt know! Thanks for the info man! Any hint or clue? Perhaps a new JL series? a new DCAU cartoon? A new show starring one of the big 7 perhaps? Interesting... :rolleyes:

[DisneyBoy]

Woah dude...why the sarcasm? You asked - I explained. Thought I was being nice.

EDIT: No apologies necessary if I misread your post, but it seemed like you were sassing me, what with the rolling eyes, and extended really.

[Yojimbo]

Sorry if Im lost here but is there ANY hint of an upcoming NEW DC animated series? Cause if there is I would like to know...there must be a reason for this thread right? :confused:

In the typical tight lipped DC/WBA tradition, the name of the series couldn't be revealed.

As pointed out, it could be the rumored Shazam! series or others rumored like Doom Patrol or Plastic Man.

Also as mentioned, it can also be a movie tie-in like The Spirit. The movie is due out in January 19, 2009.

[A.J]

Woah dude...why the sarcasm? You asked - I explained. Thought I was being nice.

EDIT: No apologies necessary if I misread your post, but it seemed like you were sassing me, what with the rolling eyes, and extended really.

Nope, I wasnt being sarcasm, I was thinking of the options :crying:

Im not like that...Ive been here for 3 years now! dont you know me? :D

thanks for the info man, I reeeeally appreciate it. Had no idea of a upcoming series at all!

[The Weed Of Cri]

The live-action Shazam! movie is now in the casting stage, which puts it a few steps ahead of the other non-established titles (Batman & Superman), so I wouldn't be surprised if they have a tie-in cartoon under serious discussion. If the movie is released in the summer, they'll want the cartoon ready for broadcast in the fall.

[jangotangos]

"The Brave And The Bold" animated series coming this fall?

Found this on toymania.com buzz board;

"Look for "The Brave & The Bold" will be the next DC Animated show that will kick off next Fall."

[Silverstar]

I did a Google search on "The Brave and the Bold", and it didn't come with anything about a new series coming at any time.

Could you perhaps provide a link or some other form of concrete proof of this?

[SaBaWoJuLe]

He got this from a post from the forums of Toymania. The post was made by Hollywood Ed who said this"


KIDS WB will go away soon, and so will "The Batman/JL" show. It's gone. Look for "The Brave & The Bold" will be the next DC Animated show that will kick off next Fall.

Whe asked by other posters about where he got it, all he said was "It's called N-formation" and ended it with "just wait for the announcement".

We all know there is a new DC show coming, but is it Brave & the Bold? Well, while that'll be very interesting to see and I would wonder how that would be handled, the fact is that I just don't know if this is really, really, true.

[A.J]

I hope its true.

Now, the BIG and most important question: brand new designs (aka a la the Batman or LOSH) or DCAU continuity?? :D

[Robin2099]

I doubt it would be this fall, but factoring in the fact that season 5 of The Batman was basically "Brave and the Bold" the cartoon anyway, it wouldn't surprise me.

[warnerbroman]

I rather have it in the continuity of The BATMAN


LOSH have plenty of seasons to fill (3 more) and needs more fan base

[Anarky]

this is the first I'm hearing of a new DC animated series in the works.
"The Brave & The Bold" sounds awesome, probably randem tandems

I wouldn't expect Warner to go back to revert back to the Timmverse, it'd likely be something like LOSH.

[SaBaWoJuLe]

If this is true, then my question is: how would they do this? Would it be team-ups with various well known DC characters or will they manage to have many others that maybe you would have seen as non-vocal roles in JLU, or maybe not in JLU at all.

I can imagine the team-ups being only:
Superman/Batman
Superman/Batman/Wonder Woman
Superman/Wonder Woman
Batman/Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman/Flash
Flash/Green Lantern
Batman/Green Lantern
Superman/Green Lantern
Flash/Aquaman
Green Lantern/Hawkman

and oh boy did I stop myself from continung further.

[Sue]

I'd get behind a "Brave & The Bold" series. It's a good concept, and the comic is one of the best on shelves today. If it happens, I just hope it has some maturity to it, like JL.

[EmaHalJordan]

ohh yeaahh!! i hope its true! :D

my season 1 episodes :p
01-Batman/Green Lantern Part.1
02-Batman/Green Lantern Part.2
03-Superman/Aquaman
04-Green Lantern/Flash
05-Superman/WonderWoman
06-Batman/Flash
07-Atom/Hawkman
08-Batman/Aquaman
09-Green Lantern/Atom
10-WonderWoman/HawkWoman
11-Batman/Green Arrow
12-Superman/Hawkman & HawkWoman Part.1
13-Superman/Hawkman & HawkWoman Part.2 (+ GL Corps! Lobo! L.E.G.I.O.N!)
14-Flash/ElongatedMan
15-Green Lantern/Green Arrow
16-Batman/Atom
17-WonderWoman/Aquaman
18-Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Black Canary!
19-Batman/Zatanna (+ Etrigan! Deadman! Dr.Fate! Panthom Strange!!)
20-Batman/Hawkman
21-Superman/Spectre
22-Green Lantern/Flash
23-Batman/Panthom Strange
24-Green Lantern/Aquaman
25-Superman-Batman-WonderWoman: Trinity Part.1
26-Superman-Batman-WonderWoman: Trinity Part.2

season 2 new heroes!! Firestorm! Red Tornado! Plasticman! Captain Marvel! Batgirl! Blue Beetle & Boster Gold! Mr.Miracle! :D

[SaBaWoJuLe]

Another thing would be that if this is true, I strongly hope that Wonder Woman will be featured instead of beign left off like she is in the current season of The Batman.

[dmxx116]

I hope it the DCAU version of it (IMO) and plus it a better sale anyway.

[ROBOTRON]

First I've heard of this.

None of the other toon/DC related boards I belong to have gotten wind of this yet to my knowledge. Sounds cool, though.:D

[creativerealms]

There is a Wonder Woman rule that she needs to be a major focus of a show/movie for her to be in it. Which is why she does not guest star on The Batman or Smallville. So for Wonder Woman to be in this proposed "Brave and the Bold" series" she will probably have to be in a majority of them.

[theRedDeath]

There is a Wonder Woman rule that she needs to be a major focus of a show/movie for her to be in it. Which is why she does not guest star on The Batman or Smallville. So for Wonder Woman to be in this proposed "Brave and the Bold" series" she will probably have to be in a majority of them.


I thought the WW rule only applied to animation? And the reason she isn't on Smallville was because of the at-the-time planned Joss Whedon movie?

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[CyberCubed]

If this series is true I have a feeling it'll take place with The Batman's universe. Instead of a JL spinoff, they'll give us this.

[ShadowStar]

If this series is true I have a feeling it'll take place with The Batman's universe. Instead of a JL spinoff, they'll give us this.

Alan Burnett said that a The Justice League show was highly unlikely in a recent interview, so don't bet on it.

[Silverstar]

To reiterate: until (or unless) someone can provide a link or some other official form of proof of this, I'd just chalk this one up to the realm of rumor.

[Noose]

I would only enjoy this show if it kept designs of Bruce Timms characters, and not a The Batman design. I just can't get behind the new "the" designs. They seem much more cartoony, and seem to be this generations timm verse, which is a bad sign for us old school fans.

Here's hoping it's a Timm show.

[ShadowStar]

To reiterate: until (or unless) someone can provide a link or some other official form of proof of this, I'd just chalk this one up to the realm of rumor.

Are you talking about The Brave and the Bold in general or the Wonder Woman embargo thing?

[SaBaWoJuLe]

There is a Wonder Woman rule that she needs to be a major focus of a show/movie for her to be in it. Which is why she does not guest star on The Batman or Smallville. So for Wonder Woman to be in this proposed "Brave and the Bold" series" she will probably have to be in a majority of them.

Where did you hear this? I remember in JLU ""Clash", she was in two scenes and never spoke a word.

[warnerbroman]

Alan Burnett said that a The Justice League show was highly unlikely in a recent interview, so don't bet on it.

JL=/=Brave and bold Imo he said unlikely not impossible

and it would make sense to branch off from the batman

[Silverstar]

Originally Posted by Silverstar http://forums.toonzone.net/images/buttons/wf/viewpost.gif (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?p=2783447#post2783447)
To reiterate: until (or unless) someone can provide a link or some other official form of proof of this, I'd just chalk this one up to the realm of rumor.


Are you talking about The Brave and the Bold in general or the Wonder Woman embargo thing?

Both.

[Bird Boy]

Right now it's just rumor. Not wholly unsubstantiated, but theres nothing official yet.

And it's not a continuation of The Batman or any other series universe. Though you can kind of get a basis of what it'll be like based off of the many team-ups that The Batman has seen this season.

There might be more on this next week, I'm not sure. None of it's completely official at this point.

[A.J]

So, I guess it would be in its own universe a la LOSH. Hopefully they will go for some sort of that new XMEN series angle, you know like a litte more mature...ill be waiting for news then

[thanos28542]

I would only enjoy this show if it kept designs of Bruce Timms characters, and not a The Batman design. I just can't get behind the new "the" designs. They seem much more cartoony, and seem to be this generations timm verse, which is a bad sign for us old school fans.

Here's hoping it's a Timm show.

QFT!

[A.J]

whats QFT? :o

[Silverstar]

whats QFT? :o

Quoted For Truth.

[Azrael24]

whats QFT? :o
i didnt know either :sweat:

[DerekPowers]

As much as i'd love another Timmverse show, I think him producing and working on these DTVs is great, and I wouldnt want him to get side tracked by another series. If he can do a series plus the dtvs, then by all means, but the DTVs are really awesome and with Timm involved, you know they'll be quality. These films are exactly what us DCA fans have been waiting for.

I'd be happy with a JLU dtv, with big revelations, like in ROTJ. A big JLU event, you know? Plus I want more DTVs like Superman/Doomsday, where Timm is designing, directing, or is more creatively involved than just a producer (but i'm sure as a producer he has alot of involvment). With SD, you could see his handwork in it. It was a very exciting event for us Timm fans, because it really expanded his design theory, particularly with his Superman design, you know?

A new show in TB universe would be kind of cool too. I just wish its of better quality than TB has been this season...

[ShadowStar]

Both.

But you were saying for years on TV.com that the Wonder Woman embargo was legit. I remember that you used it in loads of arguments and bemoaned it constantly. I'm theportal on TV.com, in case you're wondering how I know all that stuff.

[Bird Boy]

But you were saying for years on TV.com that the Wonder Woman embargo was legit. I remember that you used it in loads of arguments and bemoaned it constantly. I'm theportal on TV.com, in case you're wondering how I know all that stuff.

As far as I know her embargo is legit, but you'll never hear WBA or anyone comment on it officially.

-BB

[Yojimbo]

I can't remember but is this new series the reason why some directors got pulled from Legion of Superheroes (and Brandon Vietti did a majority of directing for season two) or was it confirmed the pull was for Bruce Timm's DTV's?

[A.J]

I can't remember but is this new series the reason why some directors got pulled from Legion of Superheroes (and Brandon Vietti did a majority of directing for season two) or was it confirmed the pull was for Bruce Timm's DTV's?

Dunno, but now that you talk about LOSH, whats gonna happen with that show? Is it getting good ratings? Is it getting a 3rd season? Is it getting any action figures at all? :confused:

[theRedDeath]

As far as I know her embargo is legit, but you'll never hear WBA or anyone comment on it officially.

-BB

The WW embargo IS legit.

In one of the MANY creative interviews someone on S:TAS talked about how they couldn't use Wonder Woman because she has to have a starring role in whatever show she's in. The only reason she could appear in JL was because she was a part of the original seven, and thus had a staring/leadership role.

There was ALSO an embargo keeping WW from Smallville (according to Smallville interviews) that they couldn't use her because of the Joss Whedon Wonder Woman movie in the works.

What I'M confused about is that since the Joss Whedon movie is now defunct, does the OTHER Wonder Woman embargo still apply to Smallville, or did that rule only apply to her animated appearances?

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[DerekPowers]

Its really too bad, I would have loved to see a "The" Wonder Woman. Oh well.

Maybe if the WW dtv is sucessful, they'll give her her own show.

[Heeroyuy_Batman]

If the rumors are true about the new animated series being the Brave and the Bold, I don't get why the Powers That Be wants it in its own continuity. Okay, I do kinda understand why. They'll have a bit more creative freedom, but then again the restraints of continuity can also fuel creativity. Maybe the Timmverse spoiled me, but I just really like different series taking place in the same continuity.

[CyberCubed]

Agreed. If it isn't in the Timmverse, it would be really stupid not to make it part of The Batman's universe.

Seriously, what the hell is the point of yet ANOTHER Batman?
For god sakes, this is getting ridiculous.

[DisneyBoy]

It was always this way though. Things like continuity really never came into play between North American shows until like the 80s (He-Man/She-Ra, and Duck Tales/Darkwing Duck). We were spoiled, and I don't think we're going to see anything quite like it for a good long while.

[Spider-Man]

According to TAG (http://animationguildblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/toon-studio-overviews.html), they're also making an anime Batman series:


Warner Bros. Animation working on series Batman Anime (13 episodes)

So is this a spin-off of the Batman: Gotham Knights DTV or something they are making instead of rumored The Brave and The Bold cartoon? Superman Homepage (http://supermanhomepage.com/news.php?readmore=4553) also says that The Brave and The Bold is currently in production.

[DerekPowers]

According to TAG (http://animationguildblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/toon-studio-overviews.html), they're also making an anime Batman series:



So is this a spin-off of the Batman: Gotham Knights DTV or something they are making instead of rumored The Brave and The Bold cartoon? Superman Homepage (http://supermanhomepage.com/news.php?readmore=4553) also says that The Brave and The Bold is currently in production.
WOW!! If this is true Im really excited! As good as Gotham Knights looks, I am seriously dissapointed that we wont see Anime Catwoman, Joker, Penguin, Riddler, Robin, etc, all the characters we want to see can't be used. If there's a series, Im sure we'll see them all!! Sweet!

[CyberCubed]

Oh god. Now I really think they lost it.

Yeah, bright idea. Let's cancel all these Batman cartoons for MORE Batman cartoons...that makes a lot of sense.

Seriously, how many animated versions of Batman do we need? And in such a short span too!

[James Harvey]

I contacted a representative for Warner Bros. Animation about this report on a new Batman Anime series. According to the WBA representative, there is no Batman Anime animated series currently in production. The only Batman-themed anime currently in the works is Batman: Gotham Knight. Whoever reported this simply got their information mixed up.

[SaBaWoJuLe]

What about Brave and the Bold? Any news from them on that?

[James Harvey]

There's currently no new updates on The Brave and The Bold. Updates on the next DC Comics-themed animated series should be forthcoming soon.

[A.J]

Ok, Batman is my favorite Character but ANOTHER Batman show with guest stars!??? ENOUGH ALREADY!!! :(

Anyway, Im glad for a new series but they should change the focus from Batman to another character. Or at least set it up in a already knowed continuity...its getting tired you know...

[ShadowStar]

Ok, Batman is my favorite Character but ANOTHER Batman show with guest stars!??? ENOUGH ALREADY!!! :(

Anyway, Im glad for a new series but they should change the focus from Batman to another character. Or at least set it up in a already knowed continuity...its getting tired you know...

It's just been said that this so-called "new Batman series" isn't going to happen.

[A.J]

It's just been said that this so-called "new Batman series" isn't going to happen.

I was actually refering to the Brave and the Bold rumoured series with Batman as their star.

[theRedDeath]

Why are we assuming Batman will be the star of the new Brave and the Bold series? Not all of the Brave and the Bold comics series were Batman-centric, including the current one.

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[Azrael24]

I contacted a representative for Warner Bros. Animation about this report on a new Batman Anime series. According to the WBA representative, there is no Batman Anime animated series in currently in production. The only Batman-themed anime currently in the works is Batman: Gotham Knight. Whoever reported this simply got their information mixed up.
YES! I was so upset when they said something about an Anime Batman movie, but i could not handle a show (no offense to any Anime fans, its just not my cup of tea)

[A.J]

Why are we assuming Batman will be the star of the new Brave and the Bold series? Not all of the Brave and the Bold comics series were Batman-centric, including the current one.

Nobody is assuming anything, The Superman homepage posted this:


February 20, 2008: WB to Produce “Brave and the Bold” Animated Series

http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/miscellaneous/brave-bold-animated-tb.jpg (http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/miscellaneous/brave-bold-animated.jpg)

WorldsFinestOnline.com (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/) reports that Warner Bros. Animation are set to produce a new animated series titled "The Brave and the Bold". While nothing is confirmed at this time, "The Brave And The Bold" animated series will apparently center around Batman teaming up with a different DC superhero in each episode. The series will also apparently have no ties to any previous animated incarnations. "The Brave And The Bold" is rumored to premiere next fall though, once again, nothing is confirmed at this time.
The Superman Homepage has discovered that this new animated series is "currently in production", and while nothing has been stated, we'd be highly surprised if Superman did not make an appearance on the show.

[warnerbroman]

It make no sence to drop the batman and not connect it to each other

it like they are trying to make the bat embargo look good

anime batman

the batman

brave and bold batman

[Yojimbo]

Dunno, but now that you talk about LOSH, whats gonna happen with that show? Is it getting good ratings? Is it getting a 3rd season? Is it getting any action figures at all? :confused:

I recall they did very well in ratings and a third season is a shoe in, in my opinion.

It'd be interesting for them to do action figures as some characters have new looks in the second season and some don't.

[DerekPowers]

I contacted a representative for Warner Bros. Animation about this report on a new Batman Anime series. According to the WBA representative, there is no Batman Anime animated series in currently in production. The only Batman-themed anime currently in the works is Batman: Gotham Knight. Whoever reported this simply got their information mixed up.
:(

Maybe some day it'll happen. I gotta say, with all the talk about too many Batmans or Supermans, having an anime version would be a way to keep it fresh, if they had to keep making shows w/ them. I think its such a natural fit. Oh well.

[Young Justice]

:(

Maybe some day it'll happen. I gotta say, with all the talk about too many Batmans or Supermans, having an anime version would be a way to keep it fresh, if they had to keep making shows w/ them. I think its such a natural fit. Oh well.

Wasn't The Batman supposed to be a some kind of anime take on Batman?

[psifreek28]

I think "The Brave and the Bold" would be an idea excellent as the next show to take place in the DCAU.

Having two heroes (and occasionally more than 2) team up with a new adventure would be great, that would open the doors for alot of new stories and would allow for some of the past plots to be resurfaced.

My favs would be
Supes/Bats searching for luthor after "Destroyer"
Wonder Woman and Zatanna
Supergirl and LOSH travel to the present


the possibilities are endless

[warnerbroman]

I think "The Brave and the Bold" would be an idea excellent as the next show to take place in the DCAU.

Having two heroes (and occasionally more than 2) team up with a new adventure would be great, that would open the doors for alot of new stories and would allow for some of the past plots to be resurfaced.

My favs would be
Supes/Bats searching for luthor after "Destroyer"
Wonder Woman and Zatanna
Supergirl and LOSH travel to the present


the possibilities are endless


I rather not have a "TIMM" show

[Heeroyuy_Batman]

I think "The Brave and the Bold" would be an idea excellent as the next show to take place in the DCAU.

Having two heroes (and occasionally more than 2) team up with a new adventure would be great, that would open the doors for alot of new stories and would allow for some of the past plots to be resurfaced.

My favs would be
Supes/Bats searching for luthor after "Destroyer"
Wonder Woman and Zatanna
Supergirl and LOSH travel to the present


the possibilities are endless

I agree that Brave and the Bold would be awesome if it took place in the Timm/Dini/Burnett-verse. However, I think it more likely for BatB to take place in The Batman universe if it takes place in an established continuity. The problem is that the early reports suggest that BatB will be in its own self-contained universe. Hopefully, those reports are wrong and it is in an established continuity. Even so, with Bruce Timm working on the new dtv line, Paul Dini working on comics, only Alan Burnett seems to be free enough to work on a new series and he's finishing up The Batman. So, that makes the chances of BatB being in the Timm/Dini/Burnett-verse seem quite unlikely, unless Glen Murakami or a lesser known figure puts it within the T/D/B-verse which seems even less likely.

[thedanmachine]

As much as a continuation of the Timm universe would be good. I really just want something new, that I havent seen before. Ive seen a Timm justice league show. Ive seen the Timm Batman. I want someone else to do a new spin on the dark knight.

Frankly, in my opinion, another Timm show would be overkill. Ive seen all the shows I want to see out of him. Sure, Id maybe like to get a DTV or two out of the Timm universe, but I want something new.

[creativerealms]

Wasn't The Batman supposed to be a some kind of anime take on Batman?

Nope, if it was it sure does not feel anime like at all.

[ShadowStar]

Nope, if it was it sure does not feel anime like at all.

Seriously? Every episode reminds me of anime. How can you look at the designs for Joker, Barbara, Dick or any of the others and not think of anime? It was supposed to be a Batman anime show.

[Silly McGooses]

It was just part of the incredibly irritating trend of American animation mimicing anime.

[warnerbroman]

is not the designer of the show Japanese?


at least it was not like teen titans

[CyberCubed]

Since I can't be bothered to read all this, is this new show confirmed or still a rumour?

[Heeroyuy_Batman]

At this point, it's still unconfirmed to the best of my knowledge.

[Road to Gotham]

A Brave & Bold Series sounds OK.
Although I rather have a Batman and the Outsiders series.

[Heeroyuy_Batman]

A Brave & Bold Series sounds OK.
Although I rather have a Batman and the Outsiders series.

Me too. Though even more than a B&B or B&tO, I'd like a Nightwing, Green Arrow, or a Young Justice series.

[efumf]

An interesting comment was posted here (http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=123079) regarding BatB:


No... Brave and the Bold is indeed in production. How do I know? I auditioned for the part of Batman. My sides were a stuation where he and Green Arrow were in peril, and Batman has a voice over, similar to a Spider-Man-type exchange. It's DEFINITELY different! Considering that my voice-type is what they were looking for for Batman. But I heard who got the part. Again.. interesting... and different!

[CapdCrusader376]

I must admit that originally I was not a fan of The Batman show, but when season 4 premiered I really started to like along with alot of other people. Season 5 has been fun and good and entertaining but not as good as Season 4. Now i know that WB does not want to renew the season, which is fine and they want to do a Batman and the Brave and the Bold, which is fine to, although I would prefer a new Justice league in continuity qith the Batman. But if they want to go with Brave and the Bold fine, they should just keep them both in continuity. It works so much better tieing them together in continuity, and we keep the same art designs and voices from The Batman, I think that they are getting rid of TB universe in DC animation to quickly. What do you guys think, Should WB keep the Brave and the Bold in continuity with The Batman.

Hear us out WB/DC.

[Peter Svensson]

My sources seem to suggest that new character designs for the new show are coming. Makes sense from a business POV, as it means new toys, and the new name and designs help get new viewers who may have been turned away from The Batman's character designs. (Like moi.)

[The Flash]

What do you guys think, Should WB keep the Brave and the Bold in continuity with The Batman.

Hear us out WB/DC.

Depends. Are diffrent people making the show? Then that's an easy, "No." If it's the same team making the show; then maybe -- best to leave it in the hand's of the show's creators.

Bottom line -- why should it matter? I seem to recall The Batman not being very popular with fans, now everybody wants to save it? Oh, the irony. ;)

[Hades]

As long as it is kept in the same universe, I don't care if they change the designs. However, making us start over from scratch would be really annoying and unneeded. I really do not understand the point of doing The Brave and the Bold. It was already done in JLU, which was only a few years ago. The Batman was the first Batman toon since 99. And then there is also the fact that what was teh point of turning Firefly into Dr Phophorus if they weren't going to do anything with him?

As for toys, why don't they first finish off the characters they've introduced in The Batman? You know, like Ragdoll, Clayface II, Solomon Grundy, Green Arrow, Vertigo, Shadow Theif, Luthor, Metallo, BLACK MASK, Future Batman, Oracle, Nightwing, Mirrormaster, etc. Hell, they made a freaking Killer Moth figure, but they won't make Black Mask. KILLER MOTH PEOPLE!!!!! :confused: :eek:

[warnerbroman]

My sources seem to suggest that new character designs for the new show are coming. Makes sense from a business POV, as it means new toys, and the new name and designs help get new viewers who may have been turned away from The Batman's character designs. (Like moi.) not all of there were bad

[RONDC20]

Ok enough with Batman already. I love Batman he is my favorite Superhero, but at this point I think he's being over exposed. It's just too much already.

Besides it's been done already. A lot of the episodes of the current season of The Batman are preatty much Brave and the Bold. We've already seen Batman team up with a lot of heroes. It's a bit redundant.

I would have much prefered a Nightwing animated series set in the Timmverse or a Green Lantern animated series set in or outside the Timmverse.



I also have a problem with this being set in yet another seperate animated continuity.

Look Im a continuity buff. To me the Timmverse/DCAU is holy and for a long time I could not accept anything outside of it. I boycotted Teen Titans and The Batman for not being set in the Timmverse. I was pissed, but I recently learned to accept and appritiate all the other DC animated series that are not part of the Timmverse. I mellowed a bit. I now like Teen Titans quite a bit and Legion of Superheroes. The Batman has grown on me a bit, there are some truly great episodes sprinkled throught the 5 seasons, but enough is enough I mean do we really need another seperate animated universe?

I think that having yet another series seperate from the rest is a bit stupid. I think it's too much now. There are too many animated universes.

[warnerbroman]

Depends. Are diffrent people making the show? Then that's an easy, "No." If it's the same team making the show; then maybe -- best to leave it in the hand's of the show's creators.

Bottom line -- why should it matter? I seem to recall The Batman not being very popular with fans, now everybody wants to save it? Oh, the irony. ;)I always liked it and want to save it

[The Weed Of Cri]

I also have a problem with this being set in yet another seperate animated continuity.

Look Im a continuity buff. To me the Timmverse/DCAU is holy and for a long time I could not accept anything outside of it. I boycotted Teen Titans and The Batman for not being set in the Timmverse. I was pissed, but I recently learned to accept and appritiate all the other DC animated series that are not part of the Timmverse. I mellowed a bit. I now like Teen Titans quite a bit and Legion of Superheroes. The Batman has grown on me a bit, there are some truly great episodes sprinkled throught the 5 seasons, but enough is enough I mean do we really need another seperate animated universe?

I think that having yet another series seperate from the rest is a bit stupid. I think it's too much now. There are too many animated universes.

I always prefer to have a "wait and see" attitude to new shows; I want to see them before I judge them. But I agree with your point a hundred percent. The multiple continuties are getting kind of ridiculous at this point. It would be different if there were several years difference between the end of one show and the beginning of the next; that's time for a whole new audience to be drawn in and a continuity reboot would make a certain kind of sense (see: the new Spider-Man cartoon). But The Batman began while the Timmverse was still going full steam ahead; the DTVs are scattered around The Batman's broadcast run (and each of them, apparently, represents a separate continuity). And now The Brave and The Bold will be following directly on the heels of The Batman, creating yet another reset.

[warnerbroman]

I always prefer to have a "wait and see" attitude to new shows; I want to see them before I judge them. But I agree with your point a hundred percent. The multiple continuties are getting kind of ridiculous at this point. It would be different if there were several years difference between the end of one show and the beginning of the next; that's time for a whole new audience to be drawn in and a continuity reboot would make a certain kind of sense (see: the new Spider-Man cartoon). But The Batman began while the Timmverse was still going full steam ahead; the DTVs are scattered around The Batman's broadcast run (and each of them, apparently, represents a separate continuity). And now The Brave and The Bold will be following directly on the heels of The Batman, creating yet another reset. Jim Henson had a "wait and see" attitude and look what happened to him, now we got wrong sounding muppets!

[ROBOTRON]

As for toys, why don't they first finish off the characters they've introduced in The Batman? You know, like Ragdoll, Clayface II, Solomon Grundy, Green Arrow, Vertigo, Shadow Theif, Luthor, Metallo, BLACK MASK, Future Batman, Oracle, Nightwing, Mirrormaster, etc. Hell, they made a freaking Killer Moth figure, but they won't make Black Mask. KILLER MOTH PEOPLE!!!!! :confused: :eek:

I collect the figures and wish they'd made the "dorky" Killer Moth figure instead of the giant moth thing. I'd also like to have a Ragdoll, Black Mask and Nightwing figure (The Batman style).

[RonDrakenfan17]

If so I can't wait for the series. I want to see BatMan and Wonder Woman team up :D


An interesting comment was posted here (http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=123079) regarding BatB:

I sure hope the guy fits BatMan well, I don't want him to suck or any thing. I hope the show is in production, I look forward to seeing this. Only they should include every heroe not just the main top ones.

[Wolf Boy2]

If so I can't wait for the series. I want to see BatMan and Wonder Woman team up :D

Wonder Woman is forbidden to appear in anything except a starring role. IDK who set this rule or why, but that's how it is. They wanted to have her appear on Superman:TAS (they even referenced her in the dialogue), but the higher ups at DC wouldn't allow it. They tried again to get her in Batman Beyond and Static Shock, but DC still wouldn't allow it. The Batman couldn't get her either. Unless she's a main character (and it doesn't look like she will be) than she won't appear in this new show.

[Robin2099]

Wonder Woman is forbidden to appear in anything except a starring role. IDK who set this rule or why, but that's how it is. They wanted to have her appear on Superman:TAS (they even referenced her in the dialogue), but the higher ups at DC wouldn't allow it. They tried again to get her in Batman Beyond and Static Shock, but DC still wouldn't allow it. The Batman couldn't get her either. Unless she's a main character (and it doesn't look like she will be) than she won't appear in this new show.

Brave and the Bold is all about team ups. As long as she's the bigger star in the team up(like teaming up with Elongated Man or Blue Beetle) I don't know why they would mind. Plus even if she's teaming up with Supes, she would still be half of the star heroes in the episode.

[RonDrakenfan17]

That wouldn't make sense, I mean she was in the JL and she didn't really get that many staring role episodes. It would be the same thing here sort of.

It wouldn't make sense, I mean she was in the

[theRedDeath]

Wonder Woman WAS one of the main "original seven" in Justice League, and had a commanding role next to Batman and Superman.

If Brave and the Bold centers around Batman AT ALL, then Wonder Woman is out of the question. It would either have to be a completely neutral show with random team-ups, or Wonder Woman would have to be the main character that got teamed-up every episode.

---

[Justice League 2000]

Yes The Brave and The Bold series could work. :)

Batman and Flash team up
Superman and wonder woman team up
Green Lantern and Flash team up.
Superman and Hawkman team up.
Wonder Woman and Hawkman team up
Batman and Hawkman and Green Lantern team up

[Wolf Boy2]

Brave and the Bold is all about team ups. As long as she's the bigger star in the team up(like teaming up with Elongated Man or Blue Beetle) I don't know why they would mind. Plus even if she's teaming up with Supes, she would still be half of the star heroes in the episode.
She has to be in the main cast. She wasn't in every episode of JL/JLU because that show had what's known as an "ensemble cast." Star Trek: TNG is the quintessential ensemble cast. There was no main character on ST:TNG, but rather every named member of the Enterprise crew was a "main" character. Not all of them would appear in every episode, but they were still the main cast referenced in the title credits. JL was the same way.

A "guest star" is what we saw in S:TAS or The Batman, where a character appears only once or twice as a special guest but never joins the main cast. Batman appeared 3 times in S:TAS, but he was never a main character.

Wonder Woman couldn't even guest star on Static Shock, even though Static Shock was set in the same continuity and had the entire Justice League in a two-part crossover. WW was part of JL's main cast, not SS. Which is stupid, given that Batman, J'onn J'onz, Green Lantern and Hawkgirl were all in the same crossover episode.

[Robin2099]

She has to be in the main cast. She wasn't in every episode of JL/JLU because that show had what's known as an "ensemble cast." Star Trek: TNG is the quintessential ensemble cast. There was no main character on ST:TNG, but rather every named member of the Enterprise crew was a "main" character. Not all of them would appear in every episode, but they were still the main cast referenced in the title credits. JL was the same way.

Which is the point that I'm trying to get at. If WW would appear more often as one of the main people in the team up rotation, then it's hard to see DC saying "no she can't appear" when she's regularly one half of the team up. Now if the show becomes Batman and guest star every episode, then your right, she won't be on it.

[RonDrakenfan17]

Yes The Brave and The Bold series could work. :)

Batman and Flash team up
Superman and wonder woman team up
Green Lantern and Flash team up.
Superman and Hawkman team up.
Wonder Woman and Hawkman team up
Batman and Hawkman and Green Lantern team up

Since they said it will focouse on BatMan it will prob be like this;

BatMan/Flash team up
BatMan/Wonder Women team up
BatMan/Super Man team up
BatMan some one else team up.

[Peter Svensson]

The character designs for Brave and Bold are heavily inspired by one particular Batman artist. Who is it?

[dark knight 90]

The character designs for Brave and Bold are heavily inspired by one particular Batman artist. Who is it?


I would naturally say Neal Adams or Jim Aparo considering their lenghty and influential run on the title...

but i can't see any saturday morning network going for that style - ealy 90's yes, but late 00's... no. lol

[thanos28542]

What's this crap that WW has to be the "star" of every movie/cartoon she's in! What kinda egotistical BS is this? Heck with it, I could care less if she's in any future DCU cartoons or not if this is the case.

I'm on the BT DCU bandwagon & would love it if the B&B was in his animated look, but it seems that some of the old BT fans have already jumped ship & now prefer "the TT , The Batman", LOSH type animation.

Still think a "tales of the GLC TAS" done in BT style would rock, but I seem to be in the minority in wanting that.

[warnerbroman]

What's this crap that WW has to be the "star" of every movie/cartoon she's in! What kinda egotistical BS is this? Heck with it, I could care less if she's in any future DCU cartoons or not if this is the case.

I'm on the BT DCU bandwagon & would love it if the B&B was in his animated look, but it seems that some of the old BT fans have already jumped ship & now prefer "the TT , The Batman", LOSH type animation.

Still think a "tales of the GLC TAS" done in BT style would rock, but I seem to be in the minority in wanting that.I hope she dose get her own animated show

[CyberCubed]

So is this new series officially confirmed or not yet? Can we say its really in production?

[Peter Svensson]

It's been officially confirmed as of today's announcement of the Legion cartoon's ending.

[sdp]

I kinda feel the same way. I like Batman a lot and a new take on the character seems cool but man if its another one I can't see people not being overloaded by Batman.

I don't understand, they already had a Justice League and batman cartoon and they cancel them to make new ones. When the new ones are "just what they wanted" aimed for kids and they fail they cancel them and try to start again...

[A.J]

};2806432']I kinda feel the same way. I like Batman a lot and a new take on the character seems cool but man if its another one I can't see people not being overloaded by Batman.

I don't understand, they already had a Justice League and batman cartoon and they cancel them to make new ones. When the new ones are "just what they wanted" aimed for kids and they fail they cancel them and try to start again...

I agree. DCAU Batman, The Batman, Batman from JL NF, Batman Gotham Knight and now another yet Batman version. I think they should just continue The Batman or make it into the DCAU. Stop already all this Batman madness WB!! Use the fan base you already have and try to expand it!!

[ShadowStar]

I've heard from a reliable source that The Brave and the Bold is canon with The Batman, despite what others have said. But it remains to be seen...

[A.J]

I've heard from a reliable source that The Brave and the Bold is canon with The Batman, despite what others have said. But it remains to be seen...

:eek: Whaaaaaaat!???? Are you serious!?????? I hope so!!!! At least THAT version is already stablished and with a fan base.

[BonyT]

I've heard from a reliable source that The Brave and the Bold is canon with The Batman, despite what others have said. But it remains to be seen...Ooh --- I hope that's true. Does that mean The Batman's animation style, then? Is it to be aimed at the same age range, or a bit more mature audience?

It's not a deal-breaker for me either way, mind you -- whether it's TB continuity or not. I know not everyone will agree with this, but for my part I'm just happy to have another Batman-centric series on the air. But if I really had my 'druthers, I'd kind of prefer that it be a "continuation" or "spin-off" of The Batman.

[warnerbroman]

I've heard from a reliable source that The Brave and the Bold is canon with The Batman, despite what others have said. But it remains to be seen... it would be awesome if it's true

[Peter Svensson]

Ooh --- I hope that's true. Does that mean The Batman's animation style, then?

Not at all. Brave and the Bold will have character designs inspired by the art of D... oh, you almost got me.

[dark knight 90]

Not at all. Brave and the Bold will have character designs inspired by the art of D... oh, you almost got me.


Well, we've apparently got Alexx van dyne over on TV.com stating that its in a loose continuity and thats hes scripted possible episodes for Cartoon Network... he even thinks Rino Romano has returned to do the voice (it sounded convincing)...


And your saying its a completely different show, with different art designs and voice actor?

Guess i will just wait for WB's official announcement!!!

[DerekPowers]

If it is in continuity with "The Batman", any chance Jeff Matsuda will work on it?

[SaBaWoJuLe]

If there is a link to that source, can it be posted? Or any new news on this supposely new show?

Also, on the Toonzone main page, it calls this show not as Brave and the Bold, but as Batman: Brave and the Bold. Is that now the official title to this show, or just a slight change pre-announcement for some reason?

[RonDrakenfan17]

So the show is a go than and is a continuation from The BatMan? Awesome, great news all around :D
Can't wait for This.

[dark knight 90]

If there is a link to that source, can it be posted? Or any new news on this supposely new show?

Also, on the Toonzone main page, it calls this show not as Brave and the Bold, but as Batman: Brave and the Bold. Is that now the official title to this show, or just a slight change pre-announcement for some reason?


http://www.tv.com/the-batman/show/22102/new-batman-series-for-fall-2008!/topic/10356-997910/msgs.html?page=1


About half way down the page... he does seem to give alot of info.

[RonDrakenfan17]

Well the guy said he was a writer on the show so that makes me more relaxed about it. Says it will be a continuation of The BatMan and will have the same every thing. Also says they will match BatMan up with ones that BatMan hasn't meet yet, so yah can't wait. Glad there not starting over with a new BatMan :D

[SaBaWoJuLe]

Okay, thanks. But let me just say: I feel unsure about this. Batman/Blue Beetle? I mean that'd be good for the second half of the 26 episodes (if that's true), but not the first half. I was starting to get into this, but now I don't know. I really want Superman, Wonder Woman (really want her), Green Lantern, and I don't just want Batman to team-up with them, but a random character to team-up with another random character.

Rereading that guy's post, maybe we are going to get them (Supes, WW, GL), but then again we probably won't. That's my fear.

He might say that, as much as he says it's a continuation of The Batman. But we just don't know, as much as I don't know.

But man, I really want to see Wonder Woman on this show.

I really hope my fears don't come true, and it is a more reasonable as a show toward us.

[RonDrakenfan17]

Okay, thanks. But let me just say: I feel unsure about this. Batman/Blue Beetle? I mean that'd be good for the second half of the 26 episodes (if that's true), but not the first half. I was starting to get into this, but now I don't know. I really want Superman, Wonder Woman (really want her), Green Lantern, and I don't just want Batman to team-up with them, but a random character to team-up with another random character.

Rereading that guy's post, maybe we are going to get them (Supes, WW, GL), but then again we probably won't. That's my fear.

He might say that, as much as he says it's a continuation of The Batman. But we just don't know, as much as I don't know.

But man, I really want to see Wonder Woman on this show.

I really hope my fears don't come true, and it is a more reasonable as a show toward us.

But on the Toon Zone site it says BatMan: The Brave and the Bold which leads me to belive it will most likely just be BatMan/Team Ups. And he said it would be in the same universe as The BatMan. Sorry I'm all for this, seeing BatMan team up with new characters is going to be greatm but yah I hope they bring in some old fav too to team up with him.

[warnerbroman]

aw I was going to post the same thing :(

[Silverstar]

Can't wait for the new BatMan series.

It's Batman, actually. One word, not two.

And personally, I'd rather see another DC hero get the spotlight before we get yet another Batman show. Batman needs a break, but that's just my opinion.

[warnerbroman]

It's Batman, actually. One word, not two.

And personally, I'd rather see another DC hero get the spotlight before we get yet another Batman show. Batman needs a break, but that's just my opinion.

at least there blue beetle in it thats somthing

[ShadowStar]

Well, I was worried that *name of crew member edited due to conscience* might get the sack if the higher-ups looked at this site and saw me posting a link to his revealing TV.com posts, but there's nothing I can do about it now... I was talking about him in my earlier post, but there goes the mystery, and we'll just have to hope that he desn't get kicked off the show for posting those spoilers. I'm fully convinced by him because he posted the title and small synopsis for "The Metal Face of Comedy" in Summer last year, before even "The Batman/Superman Story part 1" had aired. He also posted spoilers for "Ring Toss" and "What Goes Up..." at the time, so he is known for telling the truth.

I would advise you guys to delete any mention of his name from your posts.

[warnerbroman]

Well, I was worried that Alexx Van Dyne might get the sack if the higher-ups looked at this site and saw me posting a link to his revealing TV.com posts, but there's nothing I can do about it now... I was talking about him in my earlier post, but there goes the mystery, and we'll just have to hope that he desn't get kicked off the show for posting those spoilers. I'm fully convinced by him because he posted the title and small synopsis for "The Metal Face of Comedy" in Summer last year, before even "The Batman/Superman Story part 1" had aired. He also posted spoilers for "Ring Toss" and "What Goes Up..." at the time, so he is known for telling the truth.
he knew the risks

[BonyT]

And personally, I'd rather see another DC hero get the spotlight before we get yet another Batman show. Batman needs a break, but that's just my opinion.I suspect that a lot of people feel the same way you do about that; but truthfully, I'm the exact opposite: If there are any DC animated shows on the air, I always like for at least one of them to be Batman-centric. He's just a character I don't get tired of.

But while I would be as pleased as punch if The Brave and the Bold were to be in continuity with The Batman, I must also admit that one of the things I'm most excited about right now is Batman Gotham Knight, with the prospect of SIX very different takes on Batman, each by all appearances quite distinct from anything else we've seen before.

[thedanmachine]

If it is in continuity with The Batman, though Im unsure of what to believe at this time, id be pretty pleased. I'd like to see what they can do with this relatively new universe.

[RobinBoy7]

First of all hey I'm new. Second for those you like The Batman (Like Me)
there is great news...

This is from a writer from The Batman. And thanks to Legions Of Gotham for the news

"The Batman wasn't cancelled, it was the Kids WB network that was "cancelled" -- The Batman is continuing onward as The Brave and The Bold and switching to the Cartoon Network. It will feature the same designs, voices, etc. It's simply Batman doing superhero match-ups somewhat like some of Season five."

"My point in writing here is to offer what I do know about the upcoming Brave and The Bold version of Batman. It will be airing on the Cartoon Network in the late fall. There is a 26 episode commitment at this point. As you know or expect, it will be a Batman-based superhero match-up show. But The plan is NOT to use the same old superheroes. For instance, one of the first match-ups will be Batman and Blue Beetle. Robin and Batgirl are not expected to figure in the show. It's being story edited by Michael Jelenic who was in charge of the writing on Season 4 of The Batman."

"The match-ups will be different. Not the same old Justice League members. As I said before, the match-up focus will be on less known figures such as Blue Beetle. This is all in the planning stages, but there's always a chance that the Cartoon Network could get nervous and demand more familiar superheroes show up. We'll see..."


Source: http://legionsofgotham.proboards70.c...6048635&page=2 (http://legionsofgotham.proboards70.com/index.cgi?board=bringonthebatman&action=display&thread=1206048635&page=2)
Enjoy!

[warnerbroman]

I read the same thing on tv.com

[Andrew T. Hingson]

YES!

Toonami has to air this!

But in the mean time... they should get Bats off Boomerang and run seasons 2+.

[D Dubbs]

Huh, so The Batman is continuing. It had terrible ratings this past season, so I wonder why they decided to keep the show going.

[Antiyonder]

Huh, so The Batman is continuing. It had terrible ratings this past season, so I wonder why they decided to keep the show going.


All of those heroes I imagine would have action figure appeal.

[Ultraman]

Great. The Batman is coming back soon. :shrug:

Ugh.

[Andrew T. Hingson]

Huh, so The Batman is continuing. It had terrible ratings this past season, so I wonder why they decided to keep the show going.

Capitalizing on The Dark Knight.

[D Dubbs]

Capitalizing on The Dark Knight.

Ah. Of course.

[Andrew T. Hingson]

It's a darn shame Legion doesn't seem to be coming with it. WB Animation has seriously cut back. But honestly I'd rather see more Batman. Batman is my favorite DC hero. If the only heroes we see on CN are Bats and Spidey it's alright with me.

[Antiyonder]

It's a darn shame Legion doesn't seem to be coming with it. WB Animation has seriously cut back. But honestly I'd rather see more Batman. Batman is my favorite DC hero. If the only heroes we see on CN are Bats and Spidey it's alright with me.

I'm just glad we're getting more Super Hero toons.

I wonder if Booster Gold will get a guest appearance as he's in the obscurity boat as BB, plus he is a future resident of Gotham City isn't he?

[dtemplar]

Does this mean Rino will voice Batman in B&B?

[RobinBoy7]

Does this mean Rino will voice Batman in B&B?

Yes probably. Sucks no robin oh well we got a lot of him in season 4 and season 5:robin:

[Lestat74]

It's a darn shame Legion doesn't seem to be coming with it. WB Animation has seriously cut back. But honestly I'd rather see more Batman. Batman is my favorite DC hero. If the only heroes we see on CN are Bats and Spidey it's alright with me.

I'm genuinely surprised that Legion isn't coming to Cartoon Network too, and also with an order of 26 episodes. With 26 eps already in the can ( and 52 now being the magic number for showing a daily strip of episodes ) It would have made so much sense. Even if the show was re-named Superman and the Legion and paired with the Brave and the Bold, it would have made sense for DC to promote both of their big icons in one block. It's a shame.

[ROBOTRON]

;) - I'll believe it when I see more concrete proof, but I'm not complaining. Its nice to hear the show will be continuing in some way...um, the season 4 guy is will probably be doing the show? Thats comforting, as season 4 was great.:D

[TemporalFlux]

Hmmmm I wonder how they pulled off using Blue Beetle? JLU wanted to use him, but there were legal problems because of that old radio show; I wonder what changed over the past few years?

[batgirl2007]

Yeah the Blue Beetle!:)

[warnerbroman]

Yeah the Blue Beetle!:)who?

[Ultraman]

I think I probably will not gonna watch the new series, The Brave and the Bold, for sure.

[ichormosquito]

Remind me again why JLU couldn't use the Blue Beetle, but JLU-lite can?

[DisneyBoy]

Gotta say this new show sounds like those old 70s Superhero Hour/Team Ups. Could be fun.

Probably won't watch.

[A.J]

Gotta say this new show sounds like those old 70s Superhero Hour/Team Ups. Could be fun.

Probably won't watch.

Excuse me if I ask you this DisneyBoy but why whenever theres a new show, DTV or actiong figure coming out you tend to say "probably wont wacth/buy/rent X"...?? whats up with the negativity??? :(

[DerekPowers]

Remind me again why JLU couldn't use the Blue Beetle, but JLU-lite can?
seriously, what the hell.

and does this mean we'll never see a "The Wonder Woman"??

[RobinBoy7]

seriously, what the hell.

and does this mean we'll never see a "The Wonder Woman"??

Well I heard that for season 5 of TB they wanted to use WW but couldn't because there are plans for a WW movie, Instead I think they were going to use Aquaman but the same issue occured so they used Hawkman. Burnett said that if they do a season 6 they might be able to Wonder Woman, but I'm glad to know that they are using lesser known heroes because I want to see Boster Gold in this style.

[Robin2099]

Remind me again why JLU couldn't use the Blue Beetle, but JLU-lite can?

Well factoring in the fact that the Brave and the Bold comic's team up concept has existed for around thirty years before JLU I wouldn't call it JLU lit.

Anyway the main reason I think had something to do with the old radio show the was produced before DC bought the rights to the character. I'm guessing they could probably use him since DC created the new one.

[James Harvey]

During today's Cartoon Network Upfront Announcement, the network officially announced Batman: The Brave and The Bold. To continue discussing this new, upcoming series, check out it's own discussion thread, linked below:

-The Official "Batman: The Brave & The Bold" News & Speculation Thread (Spoilers) (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=208581)

Stay tuned for further updates.

[Peter Svensson]

Remind me again why JLU couldn't use the Blue Beetle, but JLU-lite can?
It was a rights issue, which has since been resolved due to the passage of time. Basically, the other conflicting right over broadcast use of the Blue Beetle expired, so he's usable now.

[warnerbroman]

It was a rights issue, which has since been resolved due to the passage of time. Basically, the other conflicting right over broadcast use of the Blue Beetle expired, so he's usable now.so wait it seams that they are using Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes)

not the other two


so why the could not use him in JLU

[Peter Svensson]

so why the could not use him in JLU

They couldn't use ANY Blue Beetles until the rights were resolved. They couldn't just say "This is a different Blue Beetle" to get around the rights issue. They're just using Jaime because he's the one with an ongoing comic, not because he's the only one they can legally use. Now that the rights are settled DC could use Dan Garrett or Ted Kord in animated series or cartoons or films. But Jaime is the current Blue Beetle, so he gets the spotlight.

And deservedly so. He has the best comic DC makes today.

[warnerbroman]

They couldn't use ANY Blue Beetles until the rights were resolved. They couldn't just say "This is a different Blue Beetle" to get around the rights issue. They're just using Jaime because he's the one with an ongoing comic, not because he's the only one they can legally use. Now that the rights are settled DC could use Dan Garrett or Ted Kord in animated series or cartoons or films. But Jaime is the current Blue Beetle, so he gets the spotlight.

And deservedly so. He has the best comic DC makes today. that explains wonder-girl

[James Harvey]

Please note that while Batman: The Brave and The Bold (official talkback (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=208585)) will be the next DC Animated Series, but it also won't be the last. More series are planned, and will likely be unveiled over the next 24 months or so, so stay tuned for further updates.

[A.J]

Please note that while Batman: The Brave and The Bold (official talkback (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=208585)) will be the next DC Animated Series, but it also won't be the last. More series are planned, and will likely be unveiled over the next 24 months or so, so stay tuned for further updates.


Reeeeally? Now, THATS interesting...:evil:

[Batman]

Please note that while Batman: The Brave and The Bold (official talkback (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=208585)) will be the next DC Animated Series, but it also won't be the last. More series are planned, and will likely be unveiled over the next 24 months or so, so stay tuned for further updates.

Oh well that's a relief, for a breif moment I thought The Spectacular Spider-Man was going to be the only worth while superhero genre tv series on the Kids WB .

[ShadowStar]

Please note that while Batman: The Brave and The Bold (official talkback (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=208585)) will be the next DC Animated Series, but it also won't be the last. More series are planned, and will likely be unveiled over the next 24 months or so, so stay tuned for further updates.

PLEASE tell me you meant the next 24 hours. :sweat:

[warnerbroman]

PLEASE tell me you meant the next 24 hours. :sweat:
yeah 24 months is two years of course there will be others

[Azrael24]

yeah when i read that i was like WTH?! im hoping he meant hours or weeks

[DisneyBoy]

Excuse me if I ask you this DisneyBoy but why whenever theres a new show, DTV or actiong figure coming out you tend to say "probably wont wacth/buy/rent X"...?? whats up with the negativity???

I'm not easily impressed. I don't care for/get excited about Superman, Batman or any superheroes simply because I'm a devoted fan of them. I'm equally surprised that we see a constant stream of shows using Superman and Batman and folks keep paying attention, or being curious. It's like always getting sandwiches. There's soup out there!

If something's really new and creative or dynamic, maybe I'll pay attention to it, but I certainly won't love everything superhero related out there. And there's a lot out there.

So no...I haven't seen Doomsday, or Frontier...and no I haven't bought all the new JLU figures...but I don't see that as odd. Most people would agree with me there. If I see something that I really like, though, I react positively.

For example, I'm really keen on the new Wonder Woman DTV. You'd better believe that if I hear good things, I'll check it out...and possibly rave about it. We'll see.

[A.J]

Excuse me if I ask you this DisneyBoy but why whenever theres a new show, DTV or actiong figure coming out you tend to say "probably wont wacth/buy/rent X"...?? whats up with the negativity???

I'm not easily impressed. I don't care for/get excited about Superman, Batman or any superheroes simply because I'm a devoted fan of them. I'm equally surprised that we see a constant stream of shows using Superman and Batman and folks keep paying attention, or being curious. It's like always getting sandwiches. There's soup out there!

If something's really new and creative or dynamic, maybe I'll pay attention to it, but I certainly won't love everything superhero related out there. And there's a lot out there.

So no...I haven't seen Doomsday, or Frontier...and no I haven't bought all the new JLU figures...but I don't see that as odd. Most people would agree with me there. If I see something that I really like, though, I react positively.

For example, I'm really keen on the new Wonder Woman DTV. You'd better believe that if I hear good things, I'll check it out...and possibly rave about it. We'll see.

Yeah, I agree. You are very right. :)

[dtemplar]

Please note that while Batman: The Brave and The Bold (official talkback (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=208585)) will be the next DC Animated Series, but it also won't be the last. More series are planned, and will likely be unveiled over the next 24 months or so, so stay tuned for further updates.

Here's an idea for the next series after B&B:

Shazam!

[Yojimbo]

A fleeting thought passed through my mind when I about the Plastic Man series on the DC Hero Zone press release: a possible resurrection of the ill-fated WBA-CN 2006 pilot produced by Andy Suriano and Tom Kenny?

[RonDrakenfan17]

Please note that while Batman: The Brave and The Bold (official talkback (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=208585)) will be the next DC Animated Series, but it also won't be the last. More series are planned, and will likely be unveiled over the next 24 months or so, so stay tuned for further updates.

Oh thank goodness. I don't watch that Spider-Man show and I'm not really all that intrested in the Brave and the Bold any more. The only series I have that I'm looking forward to are in 2009 and those are Iron Man and Wolverine and the X-Men. Plese let one of these new series be a Flash one, please, please, please :D
Sorry I just watched a Flash centured episode of the JLU and have become obssesed. His villains are wicked cool and I like his character.

edit;

I hope we get an announcement some time soon on one of your other series.

[Dynoblaze]

As cool as most of these shows sound. My concern is that with hardly anything holding kids attentions these days how long will these shows last (even if they're written wonderfully)?

The Batman didn't run that long compared to B:TAS and its spin offs.
So eventually, will comic fans like us just be supporting these shows?

[dark knight 90]

I hate to say this as a Huge Batman fan (and really, i could take or leave all other characters)... but DC and Warner should be focusing on some other characters.

The new Iron Man movie proved this can work if given the chance. Get a Flash movie made, hope it's successful (which it should be), and then get going on the Flash animated series.


Am i right in saying that both Batman and Superman have collapsed under there own legacy? - you know, so big that the public can only see them as these all-mighty archetypes ans less as characters they can truly invest in. Or am i completely wrong???

[GL's Light]

The Batman didn't run that long compared to B:TAS and its spin offs.
BTAS and its spin-offs had an unusually high number of episodes. Same goes for JL/JLU. A 65-episode run, as achieved by Teen Titans and The Batman is generally the gold standard for weekly animated shows, and most will come to an end once they reach that number. A series that reaches 65 episodes is highly successful.

[RonDrakenfan17]

I hate to say this as a Huge Batman fan (and really, i could take or leave all other characters)... but DC and Warner should be focusing on some other characters.

The new Iron Man movie proved this can work if given the chance. Get a Flash movie made, hope it's successful (which it should be), and then get going on the Flash animated series.


Am i right in saying that both Batman and Superman have collapsed under there own legacy? - you know, so big that the public can only see them as these all-mighty archetypes ans less as characters they can truly invest in. Or am i completely wrong???

Thats what I'm hoping for. I'm a huge Batman fan too but would like to see some shows on other characters as well :)
So yah hopefully they get things going there or else Marvel will srew them over.

[Max]

Here's an idea for the next series after B&B:

Shazam!

That's exactly what I'm hoping for.

[SaBaWoJuLe]

Here's an idea for the next series after B&B:

Shazam!

Actually, I would want the following:

Wonder Woman

and also,

a new Superman show

or

Superman/Batman

and

Green Lantern

[sdp]

A Shazam or Flash animated series are the most likely based on pure recognition, Captain marvel isn't as well known but DC does seem to want to push him, it even has a Jhonny DC book now.

[batgirl2007]

What about a series based on Super Buddies ?With Booster Gold, Fire ,Ice, Guy Gardner, Blue Beetle (if they could get the rights) and Captian Atom with Maxwell Lord?