The Official DC Animation DVD/Blu-ray News & Discussion Thread, Part 16

[James Harvey]

It's time for the latest discussion installment of this ongoing discussion thread! This thread covers news concerning upcoming standard DVD and high-definition Blu-ray releases relating to DC Animation. Please keep all related talk in here!


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Green Lantern: First Flight
Coming July 28th, 2009!
To check out the newest information, look for the newest post in this thread for any updates. For more news and the latest information on what DC Animation is coming to DVD and Blu-ray, check out the links below:

-The World's Finest News Page (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/main.php)
-The World's Finest - Releases Section (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/sections/releases/DVD/)

Archive:
-The Official DC Animation DVD News & Discussion Talkback, Part 15 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=197044)
-The Official DC Animation DVD News & Discussion Talkback, Part 14 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=179420)
-The Official DC Animation DVD News Talkback, Part 13 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=171379)
-The Official DC Animated Universe DVD Talkback, Part 12 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=170183)
-The Official DC Animated Universe DVD Talkback, Part 11 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=160384)
-The Official DC Animated Universe DVD Talkback, Part 10 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=155829)
-The Official DC Animated Universe DVD Talkback, Part 9 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=154395)
-The Official DC Animated Universe DVD Talkback, Part 8 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=141697)
-The Official DC Animated Universe DVD Talkback, Part 7 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=133913)
-The Official DC Animated Universe DVD Talkback, Part 6 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?p=1409156#post1409156)
-The Official DC Animated Universe DVD Talkback, Part 5 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=110845)
-The Official DC Animated Universe DVD Talkback, Part 4 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=106423)
-The Official DC Animated Universe DVD Talkback, Part 3 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=99855)
-The Official DC Animated Universe DVD Talkback, Part 2 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=86789)
-The Official DC Animated Universe DVD Talkback, Part 1 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=65035)

Note: If you post spoiler material, please use the proper tags.

Note #2: This thread covers standard DVD and high-definition (e.g., Blu-Ray) releases.

Note #3: Please keep the discussion and this thread on-topic. Thank you.

Want to know what Marvel Animation DVDs/Blu-rays are being released? Click here (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=227931) for more!

[ShadowStar]

Note: Discussion continued from The Official DC Animation DVD News & Discussion Thread, Part 15 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=197044).

News: "Batman: Gotham Knight" Hi-Res DVD Art (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=112)

News: "Gotham Girls" Web-Series Coming to DVD (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=111)

WOW! Gotham Girls is coming to DVD? I just started watching that show a few days ago and have only seen the first few episodes. It seems like a fun romp. Is it canon, though? In any case, I must buy the Birds of Prey DVD for Gotham Girls. Now if only the crossover episodes of Static Shock and The Zeta Project would be released...

And... there's a review up for Batman: Gotham Knight ALREADY? :eek: Wow! I'll have to read that in a minute.

[Fone Bone]

WOW! Gotham Girls is coming to DVD? I just started watching that show a few days ago and have only seen the first few episodes. It seems like a fun romp. Is it canon, though? It features the same voice cast and doesn't contradict anything, so yes, I consider it canon.

In any case, I must buy the Birds of Prey DVD for Gotham Girls. Now if only the crossover episodes of Static Shock and The Zeta Project would be released... Season sets first please! :D

[ShadowStar]

It features the same voice cast and doesn't contradict anything, so yes, I consider it canon.

Season sets first please! :D

Cool. :) I heard that the third season features all the men being sent to another dimension or something and figured that it wasn't canon. I also hope it ends with all plot elements resolved.

True, Warner should fork out the season sets for those who want them. :)

[Fone Bone]

Cool. :) I heard that the third season features all the men being sent to another dimension or something and figured that it wasn't canon. I also hope it ends with all plot elements resolved. It ends with all of the plots resolved. And the dimension hopping isn't nearly as jarring for people who have seen similar exploits in STAS and Justice League.

True, Warner should fork out the season sets for those who want them. :)Yup. They should do a single disc release AFTER all of the sets were out for people who aren't interested in the sets. But the sets should come first.:)

[Wonderwall]

In related news, The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/dcuam/gothamknight/) has a hi-res look at the one-disc version of the upcoming Batman: Gotham Knight release. Click on the image below for a closer look.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/dcuam/gothamknight/reviews/digital/t-cover1d.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=112)

Stay tuned for further news and updates.

Related:
-Birds of Prey: The Complete Series - 7/29/08 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=158159)

That's actually a damn fine cover, after seeing the teaser, knowing Bruce Timm is heading this again, Kevin Conroy is back, and this cover, I think this just became a must buy on my list.

[Spider-Man]

That is great cover art but I am anxious to see the the hi-res cover art for the Two-Disc Special Edition/Blu-Ray release.

And Gotham Girls on DVD? Finally! While they should have been on the animated releases I am willing to pick up Bird of Prey: The Complete Series for this! Looking forward to the last The Batman DVD release, too.

[DisneyBoy]

Clever, clever WB. We were petitionning for this for MONTHS (*pokes Fone and nods*) and now they sneak it onto the Birds of Prey set? A smart way to get people who otherwise wouldn't care for BOP to buy the set.

Not to whine too much, but I'm still really hoping the Gotham Girls webisodes don't entirely take the place of a featurette looking back on the series, and the decidedly odd choices it made. I've been thinking of BOP release primarily in the hopes of hearing what the creative minds behind it were thinking.

If ever there was an opportunity for actors, writers and producers to get honest about how mis-guided a project was and poke fun of themselves, this is it.

[Silly McGooses]

Good to see that WB was listening that we wanted Gotham Girls. I think the last few episodes of Birds of Prey were actually quite good, so I'll pick this up, and I think it could've continued to make huge leaps in quality if given the chance.

[maxnugget]

Bundling Gotham Girls with BOP actually makes a lot of sense.

Birds of Prey had a certain appeal before Batman Begins came along. At the time it seemed like the closest we'd ever get to seeing a comics-faithful live action Batman, even if Batman wasn't in it :) That "Killing Joke" intro alone was enough to warrant watching the first season.

Of cousre since then we've been spoiled with Batman Begins, and upcoming Dark Knight...

[John Cage]

Clever, clever WB. We were petitionning for this for MONTHS (*pokes Fone and nods*) and now they sneak it onto the Birds of Prey set? A smart way to get people who otherwise wouldn't care for BOP to buy the set.

I'm with you. I kind of liked Birds of Prey but have caught the show since it first aired and it wasn't as good as I remembered (and even then I didn't remember it as being that great). I'll probably get it just because it is what it is and to finally get Gotham Girls on DVD. Won't rush out the first day it's out though.

Have a good day.
John Cage

[DisneyBoy]

I think it could've continued to make huge leaps in quality if given the chance.

I've often day-dreamed about the different directions a second season could have gone, and would have to agree with you. This show had nowhere else to go but up.

I'll probably get it just because it is what it is and to finally get Gotham Girls on DVD.

See...that kinda irritates me, because it's my first impulse too. And really, are either the Gotham Girls shorts, or this series alone with 30+ of my (very strong) Canadian dollars? I liked the idea of GG being extras on the TNBA set, which has great stories and animation...but I don't think they're enough of a draw for me to rush out and buy BOP the week it hits the stands.

What WOULD stir up some interest is a featurette with Dina, Ashley, Rachel, Ian, Mia and the writers roasting this show for the well-intentioned joke it eventually became. THAT would get me to buy this. But without that...it's kinda like a bunch of entertaining B material. The Webisodes are available online...so...

I think the extras will be limited to the GG 'sodes and the original unaired pilot. Possibly character bios or something equally throw-away. Maybe a deleted scene or two.

[Shadow_X]

Hi,

It´s nice to hear that GG will finally make it to DVD, I´ve only watch a few episodes but I really liked the series, so I will definitely will be picking BOP series, which also I´ve only seen a few episodes, but I always wanted to see the entire series, although TVshowsonDVD is reporting that according to WB this boxset will have FS video, no pilot, and mono audio, they are waiting to a confirmation of these "big" details.


Later...

P.S.

This will be the perfect ocassion to release the so wanted Special Edition of MOTP :D:sweat:

[DisneyBoy]

??!?!??

That's so totally completely lame. Could DC/WB cop out more than to leave off the unaired pilot? That's really a no-brainer.

Although, maybe what they'll do instead is list the alternate scenes as deleted, since some footage from the original pilot still made it's way into the aired one. Rather than waste space having two full pilots, just show the unused bits and pieces from the first...?

Why wouldn't they release this in widescreen? *sigh* I guess we just have to wait and see...

Mod Note: Please take any unrelated "Birds of Prey" DVD discussion to the proper thread (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=158159).

[Silly McGooses]

Oh, man...if they release this in FS, I'm not buying...

BTW, how do you think they are going to deal with the interactive aspects of Gotham Girls on a DVD release? Just cut out the parts where you get to click around on stuff?

[DisneyBoy]

All the clicking could be done with the arrow buttons on your clicker, I think. I just wonder if the various games that were a part of the website, seperate from the episodes, will also be included.

Yeah, I really don't understand why anything that was shot in widescreen would only be released in full screen, the world being the place that it is.

[Zentron]

Well, 3 releases, but only one I will purchase, and the winner is......... Batman: Gotham Knight! The reasons are simple, the The and Titans try very hard to be Anime, but fall flat of their faces, also are in the rather dull 4:3 ratio... as per usual, where as BGK is Anime(Animatrix style concept, but that's fine by me) and is in the nice 16:9 ratio(definitely fine by me).

I'll be getting the two disc edition, as I like to see all the 'Making of', presentations and stuff. I'll get the other two later, maybe!

[Ultraman]

I will buy ONLY two DVDs.

Batman: Gotham Knight and Teen Titans Season 5. That's all I'm planning to buy.

Who would want to buy The Batman Season 5 anyway? The Batman sucked worse.

[batsy2]

I will buy ONLY two DVDs.

Batman: Gotham Knight and Teen Titans Season 5. That's all I'm planning to buy.

Who would want to buy The Batman Season 5 anyway? The Batman sucked worse.

i would and i think The Batman is better then teen titans

[Zentron]

i would and i think The Batman is better then teen titansNyes, though going by your avie, you're somewhat biased in that direction methinks, so as a neutral, I say the best is......... yah, you're right, The Batman wins it, though S5 of Titans beats The Batman S5 :p ;)

[sdp]

Well every TT season beats The Batman IMO. I'll still get both since I enjoyed both series.

I hope the unaired Pilot makes it too BoP, glad Gotham Girls is in it though. Who knows maybe one day we'll see the Zatanna and Lobo ones sneaked into a set as well.

Now that pretty much everything has been released on DVD I wonder if chances for Zeta Project and Static Shock grow. I'd also like LoSH get season treatment, the 3 episode volumes were a joke.

[adoptedBatpuppy]

Note: Discussion continued from The Official DC Animation DVD News & Discussion Thread, Part 15 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=197044).

News: "Batman: Gotham Knight" Hi-Res DVD Art (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=112)

News: "Gotham Girls" Web-Series Coming to DVD (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=111)

WOW! Gotham Girls is coming to DVD? I just started watching that show a few days ago and have only seen the first few episodes. It seems like a fun romp. Is it canon, though? In any case, I must buy the Birds of Prey DVD for Gotham Girls. Now if only the crossover episodes of Static Shock and The Zeta Project would be released...

And... there's a review up for Batman: Gotham Knight ALREADY? :eek: Wow! I'll have to read that in a minute.

This is so cool, about Gotham Girls. :D I remember watching the epsiodes awhile back on WB website. I wonder what's taking so long regarding Static Shock DVD season sets? Was Birds of Prey a good series? I never watched it. :( Why was it cancelled after first season? I only know about Smallville that's on WB now. I'm reluctatnt to buy a DVD series of a show I never watched, just so I can get Gotham Girls. (short on money too)
Hopefully, WB will release those epsodes separetly with another string of animated web episodes. :yawn:

The Batman Gotham Knight early review got me excited about this DVD! :anime:

[Joe Wagner]

This is so cool, about Gotham Girls. :D I remember watching the epsiodes awhile back on WB website. I wonder what's taking so long regarding Static Shock DVD season sets? Was Birds of Prey a good series? I never watched it. :( Why was it cancelled after first season? I only know about Smallville that's on WB now. I'm reluctatnt to buy a DVD series of a show I never watched, just so I can get Gotham Girls. (short on money too)
Hopefully, WB will release those epsodes separetly with another string of animated web episodes. :yawn:

The Batman Gotham Knight early review got me excited about this DVD! :anime:

Birds of Prey was actually a pretty good series as a whole (the worst episode easily being the rushed finale). At the time of it's premiere, the show actually drew in between 6-7 million viewers, a WB record for viewers at the time. Plus, there was the added bonus of Dina Meyer as the hottest Batgirl to ever grace the small screen. As a set, the series would probably be worth a pick up or at least a rental. As I said, don't expect much from the terrible finale.

Static Shock had one DVD release, but the excuse for not having season sets was that the first volume didn't sell very well. As someone that proudly displays this disc in my collection, I really hate this excuse. They release a sub-par disc and then wonder why the sales weren't what they wanted. As someone that is waiting for season sets of LoSH, I know that I am completely turned away by the 3 episode releases the WB keeps trying to shove down our throats. It's funny that the season set releases is great for Teen Titans and The Batman, but couldn't possibly be used for LoSH, Static Shock and the Zeta Project - all of which had approximately 13 episodes a season.

As a plea to the WB, I simply ask - put these sets out in snapper cases (like the TT and The Batman releases) and watch them sell. You could even use Batman on a couple of the Static Shock releases and Terry McGinnis on the Zeta Project ones, just release them!

-Joe!

[Yojimbo]

As a plea to the WB, I simply ask - put these sets out in snapper cases (like the TT and The Batman releases) and watch them sell. You could even use Batman on a couple of the Static Shock releases and Terry McGinnis on the Zeta Project ones, just release them!

I don't see any other series sets coming out so if hope springs eternal (or if hell freezes over), LoSH may get paired with The Zeta Project since it's being evaluated after last year's survey results. Both were two seasons so they'd be in sync like with The Batman and Teen Titans.

[adoptedBatpuppy]

Birds of Prey was actually a pretty good series as a whole (the worst episode easily being the rushed finale). At the time of it's premiere, the show actually drew in between 6-7 million viewers, a WB record for viewers at the time. Plus, there was the added bonus of Dina Meyer as the hottest Batgirl to ever grace the small screen. As a set, the series would probably be worth a pick up or at least a rental. As I said, don't expect much from the terrible finale.

Static Shock had one DVD release, but the excuse for not having season sets was that the first volume didn't sell very well. As someone that proudly displays this disc in my collection, I really hate this excuse. They release a sub-par disc and then wonder why the sales weren't what they wanted. As someone that is waiting for season sets of LoSH, I know that I am completely turned away by the 3 episode releases the WB keeps trying to shove down our throats. It's funny that the season set releases is great for Teen Titans and The Batman, but couldn't possibly be used for LoSH, Static Shock and the Zeta Project - all of which had approximately 13 episodes a season.

As a plea to the WB, I simply ask - put these sets out in snapper cases (like the TT and The Batman releases) and watch them sell. You could even use Batman on a couple of the Static Shock releases and Terry McGinnis on the Zeta Project ones, just release them!

-Joe!

That would be nice. How come WB cancelled Birds of Prey if it was popular with the viewers? :confused:

[Wonderwall]

That would be nice. How come WB cancelled Birds of Prey if it was popular with the viewers? :confused:

It bled viewers after the initial episode. Ala the Bionic Woman.

[DisneyBoy]

How come WB cancelled Birds of Prey if it was popular with the viewers?

It's been said that the show was too expensive given the declining ratings to continue on. That and I'm sure DC had something to say about all the liberties being taken by the writers (Dinah being a touch-telepath, Huntress having powers, all this meta-talk). Let's not forget that WB was also gearing up the new Batman Begins franchise at the time and likely saw this show, being linked to Batman Returns and whatnot, as something that would confuse viewers or take away interest from the new stuff (their type of logic, not mine).

The truth is, the viewers that watched the show liked it for two reasons. One - the nods to the mainstream DC Universe, from the well-cast Barbara Gordon, Alfred and Harley to the references to other characters like Catwoman, Joker, etc. Two - the show was funny and silly. The plots rarely made any real sense and the Birds themselves always spoke like they were on Friends or something. The special effects were often lame and so were the costumes or lackthereof.

Regardless of how good a show is, if it's related to the DC Universe, people will watch. That's how The Flash (90s) and BOP (00s) both lasted for whole seasons.

the worst episode easily being the rushed finale

Yes, the finale didn't do anything clever or really spectacular to turn the series around and make it better than we thought it could be...but it did continue on in the style the show had established and wrapped up the storylines that had begun in the pilot. So, if you like the series for what it is, you'll like the finale. If you're expecting the ugly duckling to turn into a Swan, you're out of luck.

PLUS, for those of you over 18/21, you can play an awesome BOP drinking game I like to call "Spot the Stunt Double!" You'll be trashed in like...thirty seconds...

[Joe Wagner]

Yes, the finale didn't do anything clever or really spectacular to turn the series around and make it better than we thought it could be...but it did continue on in the style the show had established and wrapped up the storylines that had begun in the pilot. So, if you like the series for what it is, you'll like the finale. If you're expecting the ugly duckling to turn into a Swan, you're out of luck.

I think the thing I remember most about the finale was how every character in the show suddenly developed the ability to jump super high in the final fight scene. The whole thing just felt off and I blame this as a result of the rush to give the show a finale of sorts. Overall, the show was fairly entertaining but that last element was just overly bad and reflected poorly on the series.

-Joe!

[DisneyBoy]

I think the thing I remember most about the finale was how every character in the show suddenly developed the ability to jump super high in the final fight scene...that last element was just overly bad and reflected poorly on the series.

True...but when you factor in the obvious use of martial artists in the fight scenes who look very little like the actresses they're supposedly portraying and Tatu's All The Things She Said looping over the whole scene ad nauseum...


...the whole thing kind of comes together as an overall entertainingly poor product. And you can't help but smile. :anime:


Mod Note: Please take any unrelated "Birds of Prey" DVD discussion to the proper thread (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=158159).

[Wag]

Not sure if it's been posted, please delete if it has- but here are direct links to the HD version of the Gotham Knight trailer:

480p (http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll?sid=62174317&sdm=web&pt=rd)
720p (http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll?sid=62174321&sdm=web&pt=rd)
1080p (http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll?sid=62174322&sdm=web&pt=rd)

All are .mov format. PC users can play them back with Quicktime, FFDshow, CoreAVC or any number of the various mpeg4 format decoders installed.

[James Harvey]

The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=130) has a hi-res look at the front and back cover art for the one disc, two disc, and Blu-ray DVD release for Batman: Gotham Knight. Click on the image below for more.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/dcuam/gothamknight/reviews/digital/t-cover2dc.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=130)


Stay tuned for further DVD updates.

[SaBaWoJuLe]

Question: on the press release, but not on the back of the cover, the single disc is suppose to include "A Mirror for the Bat: The Evil Denizens of Gotham City". Now, is it still on the single disc or is still now only on the 2-disc?

[Spider-Man]

I'm surprised with the lack of extras on the regular Batman: Gotham Knight release compared to the last two DC Universe movie releases. They have packed on the majority of extras on the second disc so it looks like I will either be getting the two disc release of Batman: Gotham Knight or the Blu-ray. Interesting episode selection with "Heart of Ice," "I Am the Night," "Legends of the Dark Knight," and "Over the Edge."

[Alex Weitzman]

Bleh, I Am The Night. I presume this is a choice meant to highlight the "street crime" elements of Batman over the supervillains; too bad the episode's so overwrought and annoying. I'd have gone with something like A Bullet for Bullock, or even The Man Who Killed Batman.

Of course, it's somewhat moot since I already own every episode from the DCAU. I guess this is a choice meant to get some of the more intransigent comic fans or casual fans who've never seen any DCAU show before into it.

[Cortez2301]

Bruce Timm won't be doing any commentaries?

[ShadowStar]

Bleh, I Am The Night. I presume this is a choice meant to highlight the "street crime" elements of Batman over the supervillains; too bad the episode's so overwrought and annoying. I'd have gone with something like A Bullet for Bullock, or even The Man Who Killed Batman.

Of course, it's somewhat moot since I already own every episode from the DCAU. I guess this is a choice meant to get some of the more intransigent comic fans or casual fans who've never seen any DCAU show before into it.

It would have been awesome if they'd used "The Man Who Killed Batman" (my second favourite episode). But why "I Am The Night", when it's not even in Bruce Timm's top 10? :confused:

[adoptedBatpuppy]

For Batman Gotham Night is it worth getting a two disc DVD set? :confused:

[ShadowStar]

I'll be getting the two-disc edition, partly because my copy of B:TAS has a defect where the end credits for "Over the Edge" only rarely play at the end of the episode. So for the sake of having the complete episode... :p But I'm sure the special feature about the criminals of Gotham will be great.

[Cortez2301]

Hey btw, how many commentaries are there? Because I think it is kind of Weird that Bruce Timm isn't mentioned in the one they posted.

[Yojimbo]

For Batman Gotham Night is it worth getting a two disc DVD set? :confused:

You pay only a few more dollars for one extra disc. It's a better deal.

[ShadowStar]

Ah, I think I know why they went with "I Am The Night". A newcomer to the series probably wouldn't bat an eyelid to the breakdown of the Batman/Gordon friendship in "Over the Edge", so putting "I Am The Night" on there as well makes them care about Gordon and how close he is to Batman.

[dark knight 90]

Ah, I think I know why they went with "I Am The Night". A newcomer to the series probably wouldn't bat an eyelid to the breakdown of the Batman/Gordon friendship in "Over the Edge", so putting "I Am The Night" on there as well makes them care about Gordon and how close he is to Batman.

That makes perfect sense. It's a really powerful episode anyway... I just wish the animation within it was stronger.

That aside, Bruce Timm's choices are pretty good.

Kevin Conroy doing a commentary is great... WB knows how to make me happy :D - but i will miss Bruce Timm's insightful commentaries as he is very good at them.

Does anyone think the extras are slightly disappointing? - some material on the actual making of the movie would be great!

[ShadowStar]

That makes perfect sense. It's a really powerful episode anyway... I just wish the animation within it was stronger.

That aside, Bruce Timm's choices are pretty good.

Kevin Conroy doing a commentary is great... WB knows how to make me happy :D - but i will miss Bruce Timm's insightful commentaries as he is very good at them.

Does anyone think the extras are slightly disappointing? - some material on the actual making of the movie would be great!

Even though Kevin Conroy is on the commentary (about bloody time!), I'll still miss Bruce Timm and Andrea Romano. :sad: I've never watched any feature length commentaries, but I've listened to nearly all of the DCAU 20-minute commentaries and I enjoyed hearing from them.

And I find the extras a little disappointing too... But those bonus episodes (even though I have them already) are great to have. Does anyone else think that the "Heart of Ice" transfer on B:TAS volume 1 is a bit shaky? I don't know the correct terms, but there seemed to be some colour bleeding when Mr. Freeze talked to Batman after capturing him and at the end of the episode.

And I guess they're never going to top those JL season 2 special features as far as background on the main feature and how it was made are concerned...

[James Harvey]

The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=133) has a first look at the back-cover art for the upcoming The Batman: The Complete Fifth Season and Teen Titans: The Complete Fifth Season DVD releases. Click on the artwork below for a closer look.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/thebatman/releases/dvd/seasonfive/t-back.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=133) http://teentitans.toonzone.net/tt/releases/dvd/seasonfive/t-back.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=133)

Stay tuned for further updates!

[ShadowStar]

Nice - I'm getting the Teen Titans season 5 set. That season was ambitious and fun, with at least two of the best episodes.

[Tobias]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Superman-Aquaman-Hour-Adventure-DC-Super-Heroes-Filmation-Advs/9445

The rest of the Superman/Aquaman filmations show (With the DC Guest Stars) is coming. Not surprisingly, the Superboy cartoons aren't there.

[ShadowStar]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Superman-Aquaman-Hour-Adventure-DC-Super-Heroes-Filmation-Advs/9445

The rest of the Superman/Aquaman filmations show (With the DC Guest Stars) is coming. Not surprisingly, the Superboy cartoons aren't there.

What's the consensus from fans on those shorts? Clicking on that link, they look interesting.

[Lucho]

What's the consensus from fans on those shorts? Clicking on that link, they look interesting.
[YouTube links removed]

I think they are fun, but haven't aged very well.
Like the comics of that era they are definitely a product of their time. Crude animation, zero character development and purely plot driven stories (silly ones a that.)
Still they have their charm, and its the first time the DCU was ever animated for television.
I like all the intros more then the actual episodes themselves.
Hawkman had a very sleek ship and a claw (years before Wolverine.)
The Titans had an awesome copter and volcano lair. (No Robin but Wodergirl kicked ass!)
Hal Jordan and some of the Aliens flew some of the most unique looking ships and planes.
The really bad: For some reason Kid Flash (Wally) was given black hair. Green Lanterns constructs are often yellow, the Guardians of the Universe were pink, and Green Lantern flew around with a blue Venusian sidekick on his back called Kairo, in a strange twist, the Green Lantern of Batman Beyonds future Justice League episode is called Kai-ro.

[A.J]

The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=133) has a first look at the back-cover art for the upcoming The Batman: The Complete Fifth Season and Teen Titans: The Complete Fifth Season DVD releases. Click on the artwork below for a closer look.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/thebatman/releases/dvd/seasonfive/t-back.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=133) http://teentitans.toonzone.net/tt/releases/dvd/seasonfive/t-back.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=133)

Stay tuned for further updates!

Nice,once again you guys have me saying the same old thing since they stopped on volumen 2: why not spanish subs or dubs!!!?!? :sweat:

[Ultraman]

The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=133) has a first look at the back-cover art for the upcoming Teen Titans: The Complete Fifth Season DVD releases. Click on the artwork below for a closer look.


http://teentitans.toonzone.net/tt/releases/dvd/seasonfive/t-back.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=133)

Stay tuned for further updates!

Excellent.

That's my list for sure.

Now, I'm waiting for LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES season 1 and 2.

[Arkaron]

YES!!! Finaly, french audio track is back on The Batman. Still, a minimum of 5 or 6 languages/subtitles would be very appreciated.

[ShadowStar]

Why is the B:TAS logo on the bottom of the back cover of The Batman's fifth season DVD? :confused:

[SaBaWoJuLe]

You mean the Bat-symbol? That's the main Batman logo that DC/WB use for merchindising (spll). No different that the Superman, Wonder Woman logos, and other others. So that's not BTAS.

[ShadowStar]

You mean the Bat-symbol? That's the main Batman logo that DC/WB use for merchindising (spll). No different that the Superman, Wonder Woman logos, and other others. So that's not BTAS.

I realise that's the general one, but I thought they would go with The Batman's one instead. But you're right - I was wrong to associate that symbol primarily with B:TAS.

[adoptedBatpuppy]

[YouTube links removed]

I think they are fun, but haven't aged very well.
Like the comics of that era they are definitely a product of their time. Crude animation, zero character development and purely plot driven stories (silly ones a that.)
Still they have their charm, and its the first time the DCU was ever animated for television.
I like all the intros more then the actual episodes themselves.
Hawkman had a very sleek ship and a claw (years before Wolverine.)
The Titans had an awesome copter and volcano lair. (No Robin but Wodergirl kicked ass!)
Hal Jordan and some of the Aliens flew some of the most unique looking ships and planes.
The really bad: For some reason Kid Flash (Wally) was given black hair. Green Lanterns constructs are often yellow, the Guardians of the Universe were pink, and Green Lantern flew around with a blue Venusian sidekick on his back called Kairo, in a strange twist, the Green Lantern of Batman Beyonds future Justice League episode is called Kai-ro.

That is unusual! When was this done?

[Lucho]

That is unusual! When was this done?
Those are from the 1967 Superman/Aquaman Hour before the Superfriends. Believe it or not Aquaman was a headliner and with Superman had his own show. The others (what this DVD collects) were all the guest spots of that show.

It's the first time (except for Superman) that any of the featured characters and teams were ever animated.

[James Harvey]

Warner Home Video has issued a press release (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=138) concerning the upcoming DVD releases of The Batman: The Complete Fifth Season and Teen Titans: The Complete Fifth Season. Click on the image below for more information.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/thebatman/releases/dvd/seasonfive/t-cover.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=138)

Stay tuned for further updates.

[Palin Dromos]

Teen Titans: Friend and Foes – The fifth season of Teen Titans finds our heroes in a worldwide membership drive recruiting new allies to combat the growing Brotherhood of Evil. In order to prepare for the final battle, all new character files for the Titans database have been created. The vignettes include:

1.)Control Freak
2.)Bob & The Source
3.)Billy Numerous
4.)Mother Mae-Eye
5.)Trigon

Weren't those the villain profiles from the Season 4 set?

Are they just updating them or is this an oversight in the press release?

[Zentron]

Warner Home Video has issued a press release (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=138) concerning the upcoming DVD releases of The Batman: The Complete Fifth Season and Teen Titans: The Complete Fifth Season. Stay tuned for further updates.Hmm 8th of July.... so that means, The Batman S5, Teen Titans S5, and Batman: Gotham Knight are all to be released on the very same time.... what is WHV thinking? "How can we make as little money as we can out of the 3 titles we have?"

[Wonderwall]

Hmm 8th of July.... so that means, The Batman S5, Teen Titans S5, and Batman: Gotham Knight are all to be released on the very same time.... what is WHV thinking? "How can we make as little money as we can out of the 3 titles we have?"

I don't see the logic

[GLKEL]

I hope we see an all new Flash story, personally. I want it to be about Barry Allen, his origin, etc. I want Neil Patrick Harris to voice him again too. That's something that hasn't been done yet, Barry would be the best Flash for this sort of thing, IMO. It'd be great to see him in animation, I think they could do a great Flash DTV.

Wally never really intrigued me. I grew up with him, yeah, being born post crisis and all, but it wasn't till I was introduced to Barry that I became a Flash fan. He was the most self contained/original, I liked his personality, very easy going/wisecracking and I loved the fact that he was a "slowpoke", kinda like Bruce Wayne being a lush, spoiled playboy and Clark Kent being somewhat nerdy, it's just so great, you'd never suspect their aliases. Also his origin I always thought was cool, I like that he's a police scientist and is actually a really smart guy underneath the mask (scientist) intead of being kinda dumb/childish like Wally, plus he doesn't have all the Kid Flash sidekick baggage/angst that Wally has and he isn't a "ripoff" in terms of origin/powers. He's also got a great supporting cast, Iris, the Rogues, etc. I Also like that he's best friends/the same age as Hal Jordan, my favorite Green Lantern.

I'd love to see them animate Mark Waid's Brave and Bold miniseries. Some great stories there too.


The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=133) has a first look at the back-cover art for the upcoming The Batman: The Complete Fifth Season and Teen Titans: The Complete Fifth Season DVD releases. Click on the artwork below for a closer look.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/thebatman/releases/dvd/seasonfive/t-back.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=133) http://teentitans.toonzone.net/tt/releases/dvd/seasonfive/t-back.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=133)

Stay tuned for further updates!

Totally buying The Batman. Loved that they got Superman, Green Lantern Hal Jordan, Flash Barry Allen, Green Arrow Ollie Queen, Hawkman Carter Hall, and Martian Manhunter into the show. They used the best JLAers, IMO. Missed Aquaman and Wonder Woman tho.

And the Robin Dick Grayson was good too. Can't say I liked Batgirl tho.

I used to hate this show up until the 4rth season.

Too bad it's gone now. They could do a series on the show's JLA, Superman, GL/HJ, and or Flash/BA.

[AlienX]

Weren't those the villain profiles from the Season 4 set?

Are they just updating them or is this an oversight in the press release?

Id like an answer to this question too please espically with the update that says the same thing.

[tedcassidy]

Excellent.

That's my list for sure.

Now, I'm waiting for LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES season 1 and 2.


Same here!!!!:sweat:

[James Harvey]

The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=141) has initial details and cover art for the just-announced Blu-Ray release of Justice League: Season One, hitting shelves in August 2008. For initial details and hi-res cover art, click on the image below.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jl/releases/bluray/seasonone/t-cover.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=141)

Stay tuned for further updates.

[ShadowStar]

Could this mean we might be getting season 2 in widescreen and JLU season 1 without the "Divided We Fall" audio glictch on Blue-ray? :eek:

[dtemplar]

The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=141) has initial details and cover art for the just-announced Blu-Ray release of Justice League: Season One, hitting shelves in August 2008. For initial details and hi-res cover art, click on the image below.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jl/releases/bluray/seasonone/t-cover.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=141)

Stay tuned for further updates.

What's surprising is that this is the first DCCC toon to be on Blu-Ray. Batman, Superman, and even the Superfriends aren't being made yet.

[Matt Hazuda]

Could this mean we might be getting season 2 in widescreen and JLU season 1 without the "Divided We Fall" audio glitch on Blue-ray? :eek:Hopefully it means that Teen Titans will finally get a widescreen re-release on Blu-ray.

[Silly McGooses]

It may be worth re-buying JL Season 2 just for the anamorphic widescreen...

[Bat Bruce]

What's surprising is that this is the first DCCC toon to be on Blu-Ray. Batman, Superman, and even the Superfriends aren't being made yet.

JL/JLU were made digitally so its probably easier to put them on blu-ray than something like BTAS.

[Wanted]

This has me thinking whether I'll start double-dipping once I get into Blu-ray... whether it's worth it, I don't know.

[Anarky]

This has me thinking whether I'll start double-dipping once I get into Blu-ray... whether it's worth it, I don't know.

If they do fix the audio glitch in "Divided We Fall" I will buy BR. In the meantime I don't even own a BR player. I'll wait until BR is "reasonably affordable".

[Jason One]

I'm ecstatic about Justice League on Blu-ray. I hope they continue to put out the rest of the seasons fairly quickly after the first.

[Jiggle-Bot]

The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=141) has initial details and cover art for the just-announced Blu-Ray release of Justice League: Season One, hitting shelves in August 2008. For initial details and hi-res cover art, click on the image below.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jl/releases/bluray/seasonone/t-cover.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=141)

Stay tuned for further updates.

One of the few shows that I'll double dip and triple dip (when super HD Turbo Alpha Turbo EX transfers come out).

What's pple's views on petitioning for full 1920X1080 widescreen? Wait for more details?

[Jacob T. Paschal]

That art is hideuous. Good golly, Batman...

[James Harvey]

Warner Home Video has released the retail ad for the Justice League: Season One Blu-Ray release, including an early look at the bonus materials. Click here (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=143) or on the image below for a closer look.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jl/releases/bluray/seasonone/t-ad.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=143)

Stay tuned for further updates.

[ShadowStar]

Are there any new special features on this release other than the Blackhawk music video?

[Shadow_X]

Hi,


Are there any new special features on this release other than the Blackhawk music video?

Isn´t that the same music video that is on the DVD boxset as an Easter Egg??, because I remember there´s a video of the Blackhawk on one of the DVD sets.

Later...

[ShadowStar]

Hi,



Isn´t that the same music video that is on the DVD boxset as an Easter Egg??, because I remember there´s a video of the Blackhawk on one of the DVD sets.

Later...

There is...? :eek:

[Shadow_X]

Hi,


There is...? :eek:

Yeap, there´s an easter egg and I think its the video of the Blackhawk, here the way how you can access it:

http://forums.toonzone.net/showpost.php?p=2107514&postcount=20

Also if I recall correctly, before the music video, there´s an introduction by Bruce Timm.

Enjoy :anime:

Later...

[TemporalFlux]

It may be worth re-buying JL Season 2 just for the anamorphic widescreen...

Yep! I'll be buying that one. Not really interested in JL Season 1, though; it's almost assuredly going to be the fake widescreen Cartoon Net. aired (i.e. the full screen image with black bars placed over the top and bottom of it thus cutting out footage that was animated). I would personally rather see the full animation than have a widescreen con job.

[DerekPowers]

Wait, so the JL season 2 dvds aren't real widescreen?

[Simpler Simon]

Wait, so the JL season 2 dvds aren't real widescreen?

They are, but they've been permanantly letterboxed and matted to a 4:3 frame. So you don't get the same resolution that you would from an anamorphic widescreen transfer, which is what the JLU releases had.

I don't own blu-ray yet, but if they pick up the pace and release the following seasons that would totally tempt me to convert sooner than later. This is great news.

[SpaceOddity]

I'm definitely psyched about the Justice League blu-ray release... I was going to buy the JL seasons on DVD but now I'll wait for the blu-ray. Does anyone know if WB is planning on releasing other shows on blu-ray (like BTAS?). I don't know if blu-ray would "up" the video quality on some of those older episodes, but I would totally "double-dip" for BTAS or STAS on blu-ray.

[A.J]

Uh...so, no new features on this BR release??? Its just the same dvd release but in HD?? :rolleyes2:

[Robin2099]

Uh...so, no new features on this BR release??? Its just the same dvd release but in HD?? :rolleyes2:

Did you really expect any new special features? Typically when companies do this they don't do anything new special feature wise, unless it's a special case.

[A.J]

Did you really expect any new special features? Typically when companies do this they don't do anything new special feature wise, unless it's a special case.

Uh...YES....? :sweat:

[Goodfellow]

So is there any information proving that the Blu-Ray release is going to be in widescreen? What about a 5.1 audio track?

[tedcassidy]

Any word on a release date for either season sets or a series set for Legion of Superheroes yet?:confused:

[Tobias]

Complete Series Set? Never gonna happen.

Season sets? Possibly.

The second volume was recently released with the next four episodes. Odds are WB's going to release Volume 3 with the remaining 5 eps, then do the same treatment to season 2, THEN they'll probably work on season sets, so we're probably a good two - three years off from a season release.

They did the exact same to A Pup Named Scooby Doo and What's New Scooby Doo? They released their respective seasons, cut up into bite sized volumes, then only released season sets when there were no more volume sets to produce.

[Draft]

Most likely it'll go the route of The Batman. Release Season Sets paired with another show (Either take something from the vault like Static Shock, or more likely wait for The Batman Brave and The Bold)

[veemonjosh]

Most likely it'll go the route of The Batman. Release Season Sets paired with another show (Either take something from the vault like Static Shock, or more likely wait for The Batman Brave and The Bold)

Sadly, WHV has reportedly said that they're not thinking of giving Static Shock seasons sets anytime in the near future, if at all.

HOWEVER, they have also said that they've been thinking of releasing The Zeta Project in season set form, and that's the same exact amount of episodes as Legion of Superheroes, so it might get paired with that.

[Draft]

Sadly, WHV has reportedly said that they're not thinking of giving Static Shock seasons sets anytime in the near future, if at all.

HOWEVER, they have also said that they've been thinking of releasing The Zeta Project in season set form, and that's the same exact amount of episodes as Legion of Superheroes, so it might get paired with that.

that's why I said the later.

Oh ya, forgot about Zeta. Eh, probably fair just as well as Static, horribly. I think Brave + Bold is more likely because it would be more successful

[tedcassidy]

Thanks for the thougths on this guys. I really want season sets of this show BADLY!!!!!!!!!!:sweat: I especially loved season 2, and I'm really sad that they canceled it. I hope they will do a couple of direct to DVD releases to continue on with more stories of the LEGION!

[Tobias]

Well, considering that DC's been getting into the DTV market (Batman, Wonder Woman, and Teen Titans DTVs are on the way), I wouldn't rule out a LoSH movie, but it probably wouldn't be in continuity with the series if it happens.

[Bird Boy]

Be amazed, everyone...JL S1 will be the first animated TV show to be released in glorious 1080p...in 4x3!


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jl/releases/bluray/seasonone/t-back.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jl/releases/bluray/seasonone/)

There is 5.1 audio though.

So weird...

[Goodfellow]

Well that is disappointing. I really cannot see rebuying this set, at least not until it drops under $30.

[Goodfellow]

I'm not sure I would even buy the sets after the treatment WB gave this show. Instead of letting it evolve, they can it just as things were really heating up.

Then again, if they were to release the series on Blu-Ray and in Widescreen (at least I remember reading that this show was made in WS), then I might consider it.

[sdp]

Does animation benefit much from HD?
don't see me buying the DCAU all over again though at least not for this format..


So what are the chances for Krypto getting season sets or more DVD releases? I loved that show, should have been a hit maybe with the new Supes movie?

[Bird Boy]

};2865966']Does animation benefit much from HD?
don't see me buying the DCAU all over again though at least not for this format..

Animation looks absolutely wonderful in HD, but older stuff like BTAS might not look so hot with all the grain. As long as it was digitally done (like JL was), I'm sure it'll look beautiful.

But for the stuff in FS, I wouldn't bother upgrading. Once you have a TV that displays 1080p, it'll be widescreen and watching 1080p FS on that would be quite odd.

-BB

[Br'er Lappin]

Could this mean we might be getting season 2 in widescreen and JLU season 1 without the "Divided We Fall" audio glictch on Blue-ray? :eek:

I wonder if they'll put the "Question Authority" / "Hunter's Moon" episodes in the correct order this time too.

[Wag]

Animation looks absolutely wonderful in HD, but older stuff like BTAS might not look so hot with all the grain. As long as it was digitally done (like JL was), I'm sure it'll look beautiful.

But for the stuff in FS, I wouldn't bother upgrading. Once you have a TV that displays 1080p, it'll be widescreen and watching 1080p FS on that would be quite odd.

-BBThat misconception about how old movies look on HD media with "grain" is totally wrong. You need to read Bill Hunt's recent post on The Digital Bits (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/mytwocentsa155.html#grain) and how it's supposed to be there. It's very enlightening.

[Cyporiean]

Be amazed, everyone...JL S1 will be the first animated TV show to be released in glorious 1080p...in 4x3!


4:3? seriously

what a waste, no reason to buy it over the DVDs then.

[Bird Boy]

That misconception about how old movies look on HD media with "grain" is totally wrong. You need to read Bill Hunt's recent post on The Digital Bits (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/mytwocentsa155.html#grain) and how it's supposed to be there. It's very enlightening.

Well I know about old movies on HD, but do we know for sure how BTAS was shot? I mean the early episodes don't even look that great on DVD with all of the cel dirt and what not, I don't imagine a 1080p transfer is going to really improve the look of BTAS all that much.

-BB

[Silly McGooses]

I'm sure all of B:TAS was shot on film, but some of the eps, especially the later ones, look like the masters are on video casette. Some of the TAoB&R episodes especially have that look. That certainly would not look much better on Blu-Ray.

[Wolf Boy2]

Am I the only one who thinks season 1 isn't worth the money? Maybe season 2 but not 1. I'm not hating or anything, but ....

[Jason One]

Be amazed, everyone...JL S1 will be the first animated TV show to be released in glorious 1080p...in 4x3!
Please, please, please just let this be a boxart mistake.

Please don't tell me that Warner is actually screwing up the aspect ratio of this show yet again.


I'm sure all of B:TAS was shot on film, but some of the eps, especially the later ones, look like the masters are on video casette. Some of the TAoB&R episodes especially have that look. That certainly would not look much better on Blu-Ray.
Exactly. It all depends on what format the final masters were produced in.

I would bet that the entire run of the show was post-produced in standard definition (480i) video, like most TV shows from the eighties and nineties. That is the limiting factor, and the reason why it would not significantly benefit from a Blu-ray release.

[A.J]

I wonder if they'll put the "Question Authority" / "Hunter's Moon" episodes in the correct order this time too.

Yeah, very good question, plus fixing the audio glith on divided we fall...I guess they will but then (and boy, here I go again with the same thing over and over!) WHERE ARE THE SPANISH SUBTITILES??? Is that too hard to include in a Blue Ray release and please the whole freaking spanish speaker fans in USA that are waiting for it? and 5.1 audio? Oh por Dios!!!! :sweat:

[Ultraman]

Any news on TEEN TITANS: THE JUDAS CONTRACT?

[Bat Bruce]

Any news on TEEN TITANS: THE JUDAS CONTRACT?
I believe they shelved it for the time being.

[dtemplar]

The website for Batman: Gotham Knight has been updated

http://warnervideo.com/batmangothamknight/

Related MySpace and Facebook pages have also been launched:

http://www.myspace.com/batmangothamknight

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Batman-Gotham-Knight/12044248431

[James Harvey]

The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=160) has initial details and cover art for the just-announced Legion of Super Heroes - Volume Three, hitting shelves in September 2008. For initial details and hi-res cover art, click on the image below.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/losh/releases/dvd/volthree/t-cover.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=160)

Stay tuned for further updates.

[DisneyBoy]

I'm guessing then that these will be season two episodes?

[ShadowStar]

I'm guessing then that these will be season two episodes?

So it would appear, even though there are a number of season one episodes that still haven't seen release. That says to me that if this DVD doesn't sell well, the chances of season releases are slim.

[James Harvey]

Warner Home Video has announced a new Double Feature Combo release, this time featuring Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker and Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman. The new DVD will hit shelves in September 2008. For details, click on the images below.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/beyond/releases/dvd/rotjmotb/t-cover.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=161) http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/beyond/releases/dvd/rotjmotb/t-back.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=161)

Stay tuned for further updates.

[A.J]

Thanks for the info James! Very good deal for anyone that doesnt have those 2 movies already ;)

[Rick Jones]

It would be cool to finally have a copy of ROTJ on dvd. All of these years and I still only have the VHS tape. I've never been a fan of dvd's with two sides, always prefered two seperate discs, but I can't argue with that price.

[Bird Boy]

Keep in mind that that is likely the edited version of ROTJ on that set. And that it will be a flipper.

Blargh.

-BB

[Joe Wagner]

The LOTS release really makes me wonder what the WB is thinking. After all, this show has already had two releases that were strong enough to warrant a third one, but they still haven't put out a season set yet. I enjoyed the show but have no interest in the releases they are putting out for this show. After the success of the Teen Titans and The Batman season sets, one has to wonder why the WB has opted for this type of release. Darn shame that fans of the show are once again stepped on for a pathetic and ill-planned release.

-Joe!

[sdp]

The first two volumes had 4 episodes so this finishes up season one. And yeah pretty terrible releases. The Batman singles didn't get great sales I would think and it got season sets. Hopefully we will see season sets soon..along with Static, Krypto ;)

[Bird Boy]

};2876275']The first two volumes had 4 episodes so this finishes up season one. And yeah pretty terrible releases. The Batman singles didn't get great sales I would think and it got season sets. Hopefully we will see season sets soon..along with Static, Krypto ;)

Considering there are season two designs on the cover, I don't think this will finish up season 1.

If anything I can see them testing the waters with this as a final volume and doing some kind of four-disc "Complete Series" set. Then again that's just hopeful wishing and speculation, but it sure would be nice.

[darkdetective]

Be amazed, everyone...JL S1 will be the first animated TV show to be released in glorious 1080p...in 4x3!
If you listend to the commentery on season 1, it was made in 4x3. When it was shown in widescreen, it was cropped. Only S2 and all the following were made in WS.

[Jason One]

If you listend to the commentery on season 1, it was made in 4x3. When it was shown in widescreen, it was cropped. Only S2 and all the following were made in WS.
(sigh...)

It was supposed to be cropped. That's how they designed it. If you listen more carefully to the commentary, you'll hear b.t. say that he prefers the widescreen framing.

[darkdetective]

...but it wasn't made that way. If its in widescreen, you won't get as much picture as you could. Its like watching The Jungle Book in widescreen.
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/e1/d4/bca4319f8da02b2f57247110.L.jpg
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/4d/23/ff5f431378a0f674ac147110.L.jpg
Why don't we watch BTAS in widescreen while you're at it.:sad:

[Jason One]

...but it wasn't made that way. If its in widescreen, you won't get as much picture as you could. Its like watching The Jungle Book in widescreen.

...

Why don't we watch BTAS in widescreen while you're at it.:sad:
Once again, Justice League season one was made to be matted for widescreen. B:TAS wasn't. Obviously matting B:TAS wouldn't make sense, but matting Justice League does.

From what I understand about The Jungle Book, there is disagreement over whether or not it was designed to be matted. There is no such disagreement over Justice League season one. The fact that it was intended to be matted for widescreen is a plain and simple fact.

[ShadowStar]

Once again, Justice League season one was made to be matted for widescreen. B:TAS wasn't. Obviously matting B:TAS wouldn't make sense, but matting Justice League does.

From what I understand about The Jungle Book, there is disagreement over whether or not it was designed to be matted. There is no such disagreement over Justice League season one. The fact that it was intended to be matted for widescreen is a plain and simple fact.

JL season 1 was made to be matted in widescreen, but that doesn't excuse the fact that matting it would cause some of the image to be lost, which isn't something I want. It surprises me that so many fans are prepared to sacrifice some of the intended material (the top and bottom of the screen) just to have the whole thing in widescreen, like the other seasons. It's NOT a fair trade.

[Bird Boy]

It's NOT a fair trade.

It is when it's already on DVD in fullscreen. I think a widescreen transfer for the Blu-ray release would be fitting and I find it rather stupid to release 1080p 4x3 content, especially when the show was so obviously framed for WS and all we'd be losing is some extra sky and characters boots.

[A.J]

So, the question would be If this Blue Ray JL season 1 release is WS or FS right? Which one is it? :confused:

[ShadowStar]

It is when it's already on DVD in fullscreen. I think a widescreen transfer for the Blu-ray release would be fitting and I find it rather stupid to release 1080p 4x3 content, especially when the show was so obviously framed for WS and all we'd be losing is some extra sky and characters boots.

Fair enough, though in some cases part of the characters' heads would be missing.

Have there been any recent updates on the prospect of Teen Titans widescreen releases? I think I'll cave in and buy the season sets this summer.

[AlienX]

Well teen titans is part of the dc kids collectoin I dont think that warner thinks that kids want a widescreen release of teen titans

[Goodfellow]

...but it wasn't made that way. If its in widescreen, you won't get as much picture as you could. Its like watching The Jungle Book in widescreen.
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/e1/d4/bca4319f8da02b2f57247110.L.jpg
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/4d/23/ff5f431378a0f674ac147110.L.jpg
Why don't we watch BTAS in widescreen while you're at it.:sad:

I'm not trying to start an argument here, but I see nothing wrong with those Widescreen Jungle Book images. Yeah, so there is some ground and air missing, which I do not find a big deal, as long as my image takes up my entire TV.

[DisneyBoy]

You're losing artwork. Isn't the point of these larger tvs to allow you to see everything the creators made, not crop their work to suit your tv?

[Bird Boy]

You're losing artwork. Isn't the point of these larger tvs to allow you to see everything the creators made, not crop their work to suit your tv?

Depends on what the creators want you to see and what was animated. If their original intent was to see it in widescreen, then that's what you should go after if it's available.

It's similar to what the director for Air Force One did. He directed it in full frame for the eventual home video/television airings so nothing was cropped off, but he also framed it for the widescreen ratio it'd be shown in theaters as. Just because there's a version with more information in it doesn't mean it's necessarily the best, it just means it exists...and likely for television broadcast.

[Jason One]

JL season 1 was made to be matted in widescreen, but that doesn't excuse the fact that matting it would cause some of the image to be lost, which isn't something I want.
On the contrary, it more than excuses it. That's because, once again, the creators of the show intended those parts of the image to be lost in the widescreen version. Bruce Timm wants it, whether or not you do.


It surprises me that so many fans are prepared to sacrifice some of the intended material (the top and bottom of the screen) just to have the whole thing in widescreen, like the other seasons. It's NOT a fair trade.
Nothing is being "sacrificed" that wasn't supposed to be sacrificed. I'm surprised so many fans want the "fullscreen" version on their widescreen TVs, despite the fact that it goes completely against the intentions of B.T. and company.


Depends on what the creators want you to see and what was animated. If their original intent was to see it in widescreen, then that's what you should go after if it's available.

It's similar to what the director for Air Force One did. He directed it in full frame for the eventual home video/television airings so nothing was cropped off, but he also framed it for the widescreen ratio it'd be shown in theaters as. Just because there's a version with more information in it doesn't mean it's necessarily the best, it just means it exists...and likely for television broadcast.
Exactly. This is actually a far more common practice with live action movies than people seem to realize. Almost every 1.85:1 format movie is shot open matte (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_matte) on a 1.33:1 negative, which is then matted in the theater.

In the case of Air Force One, it was filmed in a similar process called Super 35 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_35), which also captures a 1.33:1 image on the negative, but Super 35 is usually matted to 2.35:1 for theaters. Theatrical audiences are "losing" information with all these movies, but it's information that was meant to be lost, just like with JL season 1.

Other movies that use Super 35 include everything from James Cameron since 1989 (The Abyss, Terminator 2, True Lies, Titanic). You're missing picture with the widescreen versions, but again, those parts of the picture were never intended to be seen in widescreen.

Nobody would insist on these movies being presented in pillarboxed 1.33:1 on Blu-ray to avoid "missing information." It wouldn't make sense for them, and it doesn't make sense for JL season 1.

[Cyporiean]

In the Sailor Moon movies, which were animated open matte, but ment to be seen in theaters (widescreen), there is a scene in the R movie where once Sailor Moon's weapon goes below the widescreen cut off.. it stops getting drawn.

Why is this? because your not suppose to see that low in the picture.

[DisneyBoy]

You're all making very good arguments here, but I think I'm still going to have to disagree. Bruce Timm can want what he wants and that's cool. But what I want, in the case of JL Season One, is to see all the animation. It's a case-by-case thing...

Ridley Scott's Director's Cut of Legend is pretty different in a lot of ways, but the DVD contains both the original theatrical version, and the version he wanted us to see. I'm glad to have them both.

[Cyporiean]

You're all making very good arguments here, but I think I'm still going to have to disagree. Bruce Timm can want what he wants and that's cool. But what I want, in the case of JL Season One, is to see all the animation. It's a case-by-case thing...

Ridley Scott's Director's Cut of Legend is pretty different in a lot of ways, but the DVD contains both the original theatrical version, and the version he wanted us to see. I'm glad to have them both.

You got your version already, I'd like mine now.

[darkdetective]

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/1f/b3/157d228348a051eb3ac65110.L.jpghttp://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/e1/e3/d94690b809a0be4903465110.L.jpg
A head and the toes are cut off. Do you want to watch JL like that?

[Cyporiean]

A head and the toes are cut off. Do you want to watch JL like that?


well.. considering your "widescreen" image isn't a proper film aspect ratio...

[veemonjosh]

...What does The Jungle Book have anything to do with Justice League?

Also, this whole argument is like saying Return of the Joker should be viewed in full-screen because that was how it was animated, even though it was intended for widescreen. It just doesn't make sense.

[Bird Boy]

...What does The Jungle Book have anything to do with Justice League?

Yeah, really? Bring out some JL comparisons, not a cartoon from the 60s. I guarantee you there will be little to no scenes where peoples heads get lopped off because of the framing. It simply wasn't in the storyboards/animatics that way.

Edit: Not JL, but it's still ROTJ, which was framed the same way:
http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/beyond/backstage/rotjedits/uncut/44.jpg

http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/beyond/backstage/rotjedits/cut/09.jpg

You lose some ear and that's about it. Those aren't the exact same frames, but similar enough to get an idea. More examples here (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/beyond/backstage/rotjedits/). All you lose is some superfluous information like half an arm or some cape.

-BB

[Silly McGooses]

The Jungle Book comparisons are because, like Justice League S1, Mask of the Phantasm, etc., it was made with a widescreen aspect ratio in mind, but was actually animated in widescreen. And, in the Jungle Book's case, anyway, there is clearly some artwork lost in the proccess that was intended to be seen. That is why there was a bit of controversy over the recent "Platinum Edition" release, which presented the film only in widescreen. Scroll down to "Video and Audio" on this Ultimate Disney review for more:
http://ultimatedisney.com/junglebook-platinumedition.html

Off-topic, but that's interesting: those are actually two completely different images on close inspection. The whole thing was redrawn. I thought they just digitally removed the knife for that scene and other bits (especially in the flashback) that were changed, other than the totally different Joker death.

[Jiggle-Bot]

On the topic of Batman Beyond Return of the Joker, good movie but one of the worst transfers I've ever seen for animation. That movie made me seriously doubt whether the master transfers for DC anime is anything other than 480i. It isn't ofcourse just bad DVD authoring :).

Anyway i was one of the pple who bought the edited and un-edited versions. Interesting facts - they both have different director's commentaries!

Does anyone know the resolution of the Justice league master transfers? I mean if they animated it at 1080X1920 then sure the widescreen stuff (season 2 onwards) would be 1080X1920 but for JL season 1 maybe it was only animated at 1080 by 1200ish (a 4:3 image) so we're getting what the master transfers are?

Anyway what is the resolution of Justice league's master transfers?

[Bird Boy]

Off-topic, but that's interesting: those are actually two completely different images on close inspection. The whole thing was redrawn. I thought they just digitally removed the knife for that scene and other bits (especially in the flashback) that were changed, other than the totally different Joker death.

Well they aren't exact frame shots, they're off by a few frames, so that's why not everything lines up. I'm pretty sure the knife was just digitally removed, as his hand is clamped the same way. If they redrew it, they would've un-gripped his hand, I'd imagine.


On the topic of Batman Beyond Return of the Joker, good movie but one of the worst transfers I've ever seen for animation. That movie made me seriously doubt whether the master transfers for DC anime is anything other than 480i. It isn't ofcourse just bad DVD authoring :).

Yeah, the Uncut's transfer is horrid. Was really disappointed by that.


Does anyone know the resolution of the Justice league master transfers? I mean if they animated it at 1080X1920 then sure the widescreen stuff (season 2 onwards) would be 1080X1920 but for JL season 1 maybe it was only animated at 1080 by 1200ish (a 4:3 image) so we're getting what the master transfers are?

Anyway what is the resolution of Justice league's master transfers?

I think you're mixing up your numbers there. A widescreen 1080p image is 1920x1080. If you had it outputting at 1080x1920 you'd have a very tall image, rather than wide.

As for what JL will be in, if it maintains it's 4:3 ratio, it should be 1440x1080.

-BB

[Wolf Boy2]

Ah, ignorance is bliss. Except for the real obvious stuff (pixlely lines or cel dirt), I can't tell what the transfer is.

Though in the case of ROTJ (and the single disc releases of Justice League), something DID look weird. I can't really place my finger on why it looked wrong, but it probably has to do with what you guys were talking about.

[Silly McGooses]

I really wish they'd release Uncut in anamorphic widescreen, or at least the uncropped fullscreen. I've been wanting to watch it on my good TV, but it looks absolutely awful if you zoom in on that already weak transfer.

[Bird Boy]

I really wish they'd release Uncut in anamorphic widescreen, or at least the uncropped fullscreen. I've been wanting to watch it on my good TV, but it looks absolutely awful if you zoom in on that already weak transfer.

I actually ended up ripping the DVD into a lossless MPEG, deinterlaced it and made it anamorphic but that expansion and the fact the transfer already had compression going on made it look only slightly better.

Here's hoping we see ROTJ Un-cut on Blu-ray in a proper widescreen 1080p transfer some day. I'd probably crap my pants.

[tedcassidy]

Excellent.

That's my list for sure.

Now, I'm waiting for LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES season 1 and 2.


Same here!!! When is WB going to release them????


I'm guessing then that these will be season two episodes?


Great...:mad:


So it would appear, even though there are a number of season one episodes that still haven't seen release. That says to me that if this DVD doesn't sell well, the chances of season releases are slim.

The DVD release schedule for LOSH has been total crap.


That better not happen!!!!!!!:mad:

[Yojimbo]

Same here!!! When is WB going to release them????

The current chatter is season sets come after volume three. When exactly? I'd wager March (Pure Speculation). If this is related to WHV's 'interest' in releasing The Zeta Project is a more interesting speculation. We do know that they love releasing two series together at a time...

[James Harvey]

The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=167) has received the official press release for the upcoming Legion of Super Heroes - Volume Three DVD release, hitting shelves in September 2008. To view the press release, which includes information on the episodes featured on the DVD, click on the image below.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/losh/releases/dvd/volthree/t-cover.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=167)

Stay tuned for further updates.

[AlienX]

Wow I wonder why volume 3 has season 2 cover art but at least this finishes season 1 . There doesnt seem to be any extras here the next volume hopefully will include a extra because I heard good things about legion lost and hope to get these volumes when I find enough opinons on it .

[ShadowStar]

Wow, I'm surprised that despite the cover, they're finishing off season 1. I don't really intend to buy this series, I'm afraid, but this is good for people who are looking to complete their first season collection. Since there are only 2 seasons, it looks like they will do 2 or 3 more volume collections after this to complete the series. They could release the entire series in one 26-episode set, but there's no way there will be 2 different season sets now.

[AlienX]

Its also weird they put a season 2 trailer in volume 2 so I was sure it was season 2 espically with that cover .

[Spider-Man]

The Legion of Super Heroes do seem to follow the single-disc Teen Titans release sort of. I remember The Batman single-disc releases only had about three episodes and got up to maybe six season one episopdes before switching over to season collections. I still think that Legion of Super Heroes will release the two seasons under the DC Comics Kids banner. They have no reason not to especially with the first season completed on the next release. These single-disc volumes work fine for impulse purchases for children but as comic fans I am sure they'll have a release for us that actually includes extras as well.

[sdp]

Well its not the first time they've used stock art from other seasons in their releases. I was going to mention that but didn't, and I wish I had since I was right. ;)

[Looter]

My Batman Beyond season 2 DVD set is damaged -- the glue holding the clear DVD case isn't working, so the DVDs slide out of the box. I tried contacting Warner Home Video through their website and didn't get a response. I received this as a Christmas gift, so I don't know of any store to return it to.
What else can I do? Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Jiggle-Bot]

Are you saying the glue holding the plastic case to the cardboard box has worn out? Maybe just a bit of glue that dries clear will fix it.

Otherwise buy some generic plastic DVD cases to house your Batman DVDs.

[Rick Jones]

I'm guessing that set is done in the same way as my Justice League Unlimited Season 2 set ( I only own one season set at the moment)

it's pretty sucky that they couldn't just put them in a regular dvd case

[ShadowStar]

Any word on when reviews and menu screenshots for the Teen Titans season 5 DVD and The Batman season 5 DVD will be up?

[Bird Boy]

Any word on when reviews and menu screenshots for the Teen Titans season 5 DVD and The Batman season 5 DVD will be up?

Considering they're still over a month away and how long it took Warner to send out copies of the last batch, I'd say you got a ways to wait yet. I wouldn't count on anything until the first or second week in July, to be honest.

-BB

[James Harvey]

Warner Home Video has provided The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=178) with new artwork for the upcoming Legion of Super Heroes - Volume Three DVD release. Click on the image below for more.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/losh/releases/dvd/volthree/t-back.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=178)

Stay tuned for further updates!

[AlienX]

The back cover looks great and matches with the other back covers and great green package I cant wait to get this and I assume this is the last of the singles with using season 2 art I wonder if itll just release just season 2 in a set and skip season 1 considering the wait .

[Goodfellow]

I hope they just do a full season set since that is what I am waiting for.

[James Harvey]

The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=133) has a first look at the menu systems for the upcoming The Batman: The Complete Fifth Season and Teen Titans: The Complete Fifth Season DVD releases. Click on the respective thumbnails below to check out the menu systems for each release.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/thebatman/releases/dvd/seasonfive/t-m01.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/thebatman/?x=releases/dvd/seasonfive/index) http://teentitans.toonzone.net/tt/releases/dvd/seasonfive/t-m01.jpg (http://teentitans.toonzone.net/index.php?content=releases/dvd/seasonfive/index)

More updates are on the way!

[thedanmachine]

The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=133) has a first look at the menu systems for the upcoming The Batman: The Complete Fifth Season and Teen Titans: The Complete Fifth Season DVD releases. Click on the respective thumbnails below to check out the menu systems for each release.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/thebatman/releases/dvd/seasonfive/t-m01.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/thebatman/?x=releases/dvd/seasonfive/index) http://teentitans.toonzone.net/tt/releases/dvd/seasonfive/t-m01.jpg (http://teentitans.toonzone.net/index.php?content=releases/dvd/seasonfive/index)

More updates are on the way!

I like how Joker hasn't worn that costume in 3 years, and that in this season, Penguin was barely featured and Catwoman didn't even appear. I would have thought they would've used pictures of JL heroes to accompany the menus.

[Spider-Man]

From TVShowsOnDVD.com (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Batman-Animated-Series-The-Complete-Series/9918):


Site founder/webmaster Gord Lacey is at the EMA show in Las Vegas this week, and while there he's spotted an upcoming DVD release titled Batman: The Animated Series - The Complete Series. Yup, he spotted that title on a mock-up box. He describes the box as 'longer than it is wide' (similar in shape to The O.C. - The Complete Series, but apparently NOT put together the same way that package is), and the "book" slides into a plastic slip cover. Gord described it as a very nice set, and one that fans will want on their shelves. He attempted to take a picture of this, but unfortunately the glass case that the mock-up is under got in the way (glare).

There were no details to accompany the mock-up, so we're not sure if this is just for "TAS" proper, or if it includes 1997's "Batman: Gotham Knights" as well (probably included), or if it also includes the theatrical and direct-to-video such as 1993's Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, 1998's Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero, and 2003's Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (these are probably not included, we would guess...but then again maybe: we simply don't know yet how "complete" Warner might mean!). No release date or pricing was available yet, either, but stay tuned and we'll try to find out more!

[r0derix]

I don't know if this is a good or bad thing. It's cool it's getting this treatment, but I already have the complete series on dvd :|

[adoptedBatpuppy]

The menu systems for these DVD's look real simple. Are the sets going to be released on July 8'th, instead of July, 22 like originally planned?

Also did Superfriends Hour Vol. 2 DVD set came out already? :confused:

[AlienX]

Yup they changed the date when the press announcment came but I dont know anything about the superfriends release . I like the menus for the last season though they used stock art that was featured in the movie dvd and it looks plain compared to the tech like backgrounds on the other sets because this whole release screams green with the same type of background on all the menus . the extras look very promising I winder which honorary titans they ll talk about I hope that at least kid flash and hotspot will be mentioned and maybe jericho . I also wonder what the gordaians feature will hold I wonder how it added up to over 3 minutes didnt they only appear in 1 episode hopefully this last special feature will talk a bit about the comics

[tjguitar]

Also did Superfriends Hour Vol. 2 DVD set came out already? :confused:


Nope

[A.J]

From TVShowsOnDVD.com (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Batman-Animated-Series-The-Complete-Series/9918):


Could this be real? :shrug:

[Bird Boy]

Could this be real? :shrug:

If it's on TV Shows, yup. It's not that surprising, they had this title announced a few years back but it was pulled and never mentioned again. Likely just a pure repackaging of the sets, doubt there will be anything new.

-BB

[Goodfellow]

I'm surprised we aren't getting a new Mask of the Phantasm on DVD and Blu-Ray released in time for TDK. :sad:

[A.J]

If it's on TV Shows, yup. It's not that surprising, they had this title announced a few years back but it was pulled and never mentioned again. Likely just a pure repackaging of the sets, doubt there will be anything new.

-BB


Ok, thanks BB. Heres hoping we get something new with it, maybe all the BTAS movies in WS and remastered plus the season sets as well :D

Yeah I know...keep dreaming!

[John Cage]

I'm surprised we aren't getting a new Mask of the Phantasm on DVD and Blu-Ray released in time for TDK. :sad:

Yeah -- I was hoping for a deluxe 15th anniversary edition of Phantasm to tie into the Dark Knight release. Here's hoping they release it with the Dark Knight DVD this winter (but I wouldn't hold my breath).

And the complete series set is very cool, but I hope there's some new content to justify the cost of the set, which, since I'm an idiot, I'll be buying and probably keeping on the shelf next to the DVDs of the complete series I already own.

Here's an idea: What about that footage of Tim Curry as the Joker from "Joker's Favor" they showed at that Bruce Timm retrospective a few years back? That'd make an awesome bonus feature to include with the complete series collection.

Have a good day.
John Cage

[AlwaysOAR]

From http://thedigitalbits.com/:

Batman: The Complete Animated Series on DVD will include all four seasons plus extras (16 discs) in special packaging along with new bonus material exclusive to this set (TBA).

http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/batmantascompleteseriesdvdopen.jpg

I just thought I'd post in case no one had seen this yet. Looks like the same discs from the original releases.

[A.J]

From thedigitalbits.com:

Batman: The Complete Animated Series on DVD will include all four seasons plus extras (16 discs) in special packaging along with new bonus material exclusive to this set (TBA).

http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/batmantascompleteseriesdvdopen.jpg

I just thought I'd post in case no one had seen this yet. Looks like the same discs from the original releases.


:eek: :eek: :eek: !!!

Oh boy...I guess my current box sets will be on ebay very soon (sans the litho cells!!!) :sweat:

Hopefully this set will contain different lenguages and subs! Mmm...does this mean they will do the same for STAS, JL and BB?

[Bird Boy]

Trio of reviews for you guys to check out:


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/graphics/latestupdates/gkblu08.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/dcuam/gothamknight/reviews/digital/bluray.php)

http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/graphics/latestupdates/titanss508.jpg (http://teentitans.toonzone.net/index.php?content=releases/dvd/seasonfive/index) http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/graphics/latestupdates/thebatmans508.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/thebatman/?x=releases/dvd/seasonfive/index)

[Silly McGooses]

That Batman set looks almost tempting, but I really can't justify it...

[ShadowStar]

The four B:TAS episodes on Batman: Gotham Knight have been re-encoded? Would I still be able to view them on a multi-region player? You know, I think I'll just wait for the region 2 release a week or so later...

Nice reviews for the season 5 sets of Teen Titans and The Batman. I intend to pick up the former. And that deluxe B:TAS set is certainly tempting, but I'm sure I won't buy it.

[Bird Boy]

The four B:TAS episodes on Batman: Gotham Knight have been re-encoded? Would I still be able to view them on a multi-region player? You know, I think I'll just wait for the region 2 release a week or so later...

Well that's the Blu-ray review. I don't know of any multi-region Blu-ray players at the moment. The film wasn't "re-encoded" in VC-1, that was it's native codec for the Blu-ray release; the BTAS episodes, however, were in VC-1, which they certainly weren't in prior (otherwise none of us would have been able to...you know, watch them on our DVD players).

-BB

[Matt Hazuda]

Well that's the Blu-ray review. I don't know of any multi-region Blu-ray players at the moment.Boom (http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/31/first-multi-region-blu-ray-players-appearing/).

[Bird Boy]

Boom (http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/31/first-multi-region-blu-ray-players-appearing/).

Huh. Well, whatever, most Blu-ray's released in R1 are A/B/C compatible anyway. Not sure about Gotham Knight exactly, there's no logo on the back telling me what region it is.

But, regardless, the HD format isn't like the DVD format. PAL/NTSC doesn't exist for Blu-ray's...1080p is 1080p universally.

I think. I'm sure Hazuda will come up with a link proving me wrong. Go ahead, do it Hazuda. DO IT.

[Matt Hazuda]

Huh. Well, whatever, most Blu-ray's released in R1 are A/B/C compatible anyway. Not sure about Gotham Knight exactly, there's no logo on the back telling me what region it is.

But, regardless, the HD format isn't like the DVD format. PAL/NTSC doesn't exist for Blu-ray's...1080p is 1080p universally.

I think. I'm sure Hazuda will come up with a link proving me wrong. Go ahead, do it Hazuda. DO IT.You win this round BB :mad:

NTSC/PAL does not exist in blu-ray

[Goodfellow]

So is there anything that actually bridges Batman Begins and The Dark Knight with this anime, or is it all just random stories just to have them? And please tell me the episode with the horrific animation is not the real Killer Croc.

[Bird Boy]

So is there anything that actually bridges Batman Begins and The Dark Knight with this anime, or is it all just random stories just to have them?

There's some stuff about the narrows, but there's nothing about Joker or Two-Face.


And please tell me the episode with the horrific animation is not the real Killer Croc.

I don't know which episode you're finding to be "horrific", so I can't comment.

-BB

[Goodfellow]

There's some stuff about the narrows, but there's nothing about Joker or Two-Face.



I don't know which episode you're finding to be "horrific", so I can't comment.

-BB

I mean the animation style for what looked like Killer Croc was terrible. It had that blocky looking Batman that looks like a paper bag doll or something.

Anyway, I just realize something, WHY is there no Japanese track when it was clearly advertised with it?

[Bird Boy]

I mean the animation style for what looked like Killer Croc was terrible. It had that blocky looking Batman that looks like a paper bag doll or something.

If you find the animation from the "In Darkness Dwells" segment "terrible", then I don't think you'll find any of the feature enjoyable. That segment, to me, had some of the best animation of all of them.


Anyway, I just realize something, WHY is there no Japanese track when it was clearly advertised with it?

No idea. It could just be the Blu-ray release, I don't have the DVD editions.

-BB

[Goodfellow]

If you find the animation from the "In Darkness Dwells" segment "terrible", then I don't think you'll find any of the feature enjoyable. That segment, to me, had some of the best animation of all of them.
-BB

I disagree, the one that looks like the Begins design has the best animation from what I've seen of it. Plus I believe that is the one done by Mad House.

[Bird Boy]

I disagree, the one that looks like the Begins design has the best animation from what I've seen of it. Plus I believe that is the one done by Mad House.

The one by Madhouse is the one I'm talking about. I'm just getting confused now. :p

-BB

[Goodfellow]

The one by Madhouse is the one I'm talking about. I'm just getting confused now. :p

-BB

I don't knwo then, you must be thinking of the wrong one. Either way, I'm going to pick this up, but I am quite skeptical about it.

[Bird Boy]

I don't knwo then, you must be thinking of the wrong one. Either way, I'm going to pick this up, but I am quite skeptical about it.

I can't be thinking of the wrong one, I've already reviewed it. Here's the listing of the segments (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/dcuam/gothamknight/reviews/credits.php). Madhouse animated "In Darkness Dwells", which is the one with Killer Croc.

You may be talking about "Deadshot."

[Goodfellow]

I can't be thinking of the wrong one, I've already reviewed it. Here's the listing of the segments (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/dcuam/gothamknight/reviews/credits.php). Madhouse animated "In Darkness Dwells", which is the one with Killer Croc.

You may be talking about "Deadshot."

http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/dcuam/gothamknight/media/gallery/35.jpg

That is the one I am talking about. However, I do not care for Croc's design. He seems so obese.

[SaBaWoJuLe]

That's from the first segment, Have I Got a Story For You, which is more based on the "Legends of the Dark Knight" episode of TNBA. That is not the one with Croc. In Darkness Dwells, to which a clip was released earlier, the one with Scarecrow in it, is.

[Funkatron]

http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/06/30/dc-comics-swoops-in-and-saves-the-xblm/

DC Comics has entered into a digital distribution agreement with Microsoft and their XBox Live Video Marketplace service. Shows included in the deal include: Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Superman: The Fleischer Cartoons, Super Friends, The Adventures of Batman and Aquaman.

[SaBaWoJuLe]

I have a question: what are the odds that we'll get the Ruby-Spears Superman show on DVD, the one from '88?

[Silly McGooses]

Well, I know I saw it recently in a poll for WHV asking what shows I'd be interested in buying, so it must be being considered, at least.

[A.J]

http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/06/30/dc-comics-swoops-in-and-saves-the-xblm/

DC Comics has entered into a digital distribution agreement with Microsoft and their XBox Live Video Marketplace service. Shows included in the deal include: Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Superman: The Fleischer Cartoons, Super Friends, The Adventures of Batman and Aquaman.

Those are already on itunes!!!!

Mod Note: Check out this discussion - The DCAU is on iTunes! (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=213078)

[James Harvey]

The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/dcuam/gothamknight/reviews/digital/double.php) has your exclusive first look at the DVD menu systems for Batman: Gotham Knight - Two-Disc Special Edition, scheduled for a July 8th, 2008 release. Click on the thumbnail below for more.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/dcuam/gothamknight/reviews/digital/t-m04b.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/dcuam/gothamknight/reviews/digital/double.php)

Stay tuned for further DVD updates!

[DisneyBoy]

Nice to see a pic of the complete series set, but I'm disappointed Warners won't undo their original errors and put some nice simple classy disc arc on those discs.

Very interested to hear what the new bonus materials will be, though. Personally, I'd want better transfers without the digital errors seen in Shadow of the Bat Part Two (which is EASILY corrected if they just retransfer, cause the mistake ain't on the tapes, it's something that happened during the manufacturing process)...

...and - Say it with me now:

-The Sega CD animated clips
-All four introduction sequences
-The Gotham Girls Webisodes
-The Static Shock tie-ins

I won't be on that last one, but those first three are pretty important to me.

At the very least, better transfers without the goof-ups, and two new commentary tracks (Second Chance anyone?) would be a good show of interest in fan feedback.

From the looks of things, though, that dorky art book with images created for beach balls and blankets will be the main bonus in name only. Something simple for those who don't know much about the series.

[Silly McGooses]

I'm sure it's just a repackaging, but yeah, I would definitely double-dip if the set had all that and was priced reasonably.

[A.J]

Nice to see a pic of the complete series set, but I'm disappointed Warners won't undo their original errors and put some nice simple classy disc arc on those discs.

Very interested to hear what the new bonus materials will be, though. Personally, I'd want better transfers without the digital errors seen in Shadow of the Bat Part Two (which is EASILY corrected if they just retransfer, cause the mistake ain't on the tapes, it's something that happened during the manufacturing process)...

...and - Say it with me now:

-The Sega CD animated clips
-All four introduction sequences
-The Gotham Girls Webisodes
-The Static Shock tie-ins

I won't be on that last one, but those first three are pretty important to me.

At the very least, better transfers without the goof-ups, and two new commentary tracks (Second Chance anyone?) would be a good show of interest in fan feedback.

From the looks of things, though, that dorky art book with images created for beach balls and blankets will be the main bonus in name only. Something simple for those who don't know much about the series.

Yes, that would be very nice but wont happen. But we can keep dreaming you know :sweat:

[Goodfellow]

Nice to see a pic of the complete series set, but I'm disappointed Warners won't undo their original errors and put some nice simple classy disc arc on those discs.

Very interested to hear what the new bonus materials will be, though. Personally, I'd want better transfers without the digital errors seen in Shadow of the Bat Part Two (which is EASILY corrected if they just retransfer, cause the mistake ain't on the tapes, it's something that happened during the manufacturing process)...

...and - Say it with me now:

-The Sega CD animated clips
-All four introduction sequences
-The Gotham Girls Webisodes
-The Static Shock tie-ins

I won't be on that last one, but those first three are pretty important to me.

At the very least, better transfers without the goof-ups, and two new commentary tracks (Second Chance anyone?) would be a good show of interest in fan feedback.

From the looks of things, though, that dorky art book with images created for beach balls and blankets will be the main bonus in name only. Something simple for those who don't know much about the series.

Please excuse my ignorance, but what on earth are you talking about? Are you referring to the episodes found on the animated Blu-Ray disc?

[AlwaysOAR]

Please excuse my ignorance, but what on earth are you talking about? Are you referring to the episodes found on the animated Blu-Ray disc?

He's referring to a picture I posted a couple of pages ago concerning the upcoming re-release of BTAS. Here it is again...

From http://thedigitalbits.com/:

Batman: The Complete Animated Series on DVD will include all four seasons plus extras (16 discs) in special packaging along with new bonus material exclusive to this set (TBA).

http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/batmantascompleteseriesdvdopen.jpg

I guess I was hoping that this re-release would have corrected the menu-typos, had the correct pilot intro-music, and better packaging(only like packaging that fits on the shelf with my other DVDs). Also, and I'm probably the only one who feels this way, but I prefer all the episodes in production order, that is not putting the two-parters together. It's a minor thing, but I'm anal about those sort of things. :shrug: :)

I've started to rediscover the Timmverse, saw them all up to Justice League. I was later deployed overseas off and on for a couple of years, so I kind of lost track of these shows. A friend of mine has them all on DVD, so I'm only now catching up. As I've yet to purchase these, I was waiting to see what this new release had to offer.

[Squall]

Justice League Season 1 on Blu-ray? I'm sure news of this has already hit this message board, but I couldn't find a thread on it in the first 3-5 pages of threads here.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Justice-League-Season-1-Bluray/9509

Anyway, has this been confirmed to be true? Will it be in widescreen?

And my #1 question - will they be putting JL Season 2 on Blu-ray too? I really hope so...! (Having Season 1 on Blu-ray without Season 2 on Blu-ray will just feel... incomplete.)

[Bat Bruce]

Justice League Season 1 on Blu-ray? I'm sure news of this has already hit this message board, but I couldn't find a thread on it in the first 3-5 pages of threads here.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Justice-League-Season-1-Bluray/9509

Anyway, has this been confirmed to be true? Will it be in widescreen?

And my #1 question - will they be putting JL Season 2 on Blu-ray too? I really hope so...! (Having Season 1 on Blu-ray without Season 2 on Blu-ray will just feel... incomplete.)

It's been mentioned somewhere before, it's in 4:3 not widescreen.
While nothings been confiremed about season 2 as far as i know, id say we can expect it at some point

[sdp]

So people who supported the sets are now not going to get some bonus features?

what a rip :mad:

[A.J]

};2915452']So people who supported the sets are now not going to get some bonus features?

what a rip :mad:

Its WHV dude...what did you expect? :p

[Bones Justice]

We got the shows themselves. That's all I really wanted. Bonus material wasn't even really necessary. Unless the new set has new episodes, I don't even care about it.

[Bat Bruce]

};2915452']So people who supported the sets are now not going to get some bonus features?

what a rip :mad:

You could always re-buy it ;)

[James Harvey]

WF DVD Report (http://wfdvdreport.com/index.php?action=fullnews&id=509) has the review for Batman: Gotham Knight - Two-Disc Special Edition now live! Click on the cover art below for the review.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/dcuam/gothamknight/reviews/digital/t-cover2dc.jpg (http://wfdvdreport.com/index.php?action=fullnews&id=509)

More reviews are coming!

Official Batman: Gotham Knight talkbacks (and more!) will be posted July 8th, 2008.

[ShadowStar]

Why are the B:TAS episodes out of order on disc 2? :confused: It's just a weird order, and it will doubtless be confusing for first time viewers.

[LazyReaper]

WF DVD Report (http://wfdvdreport.com/index.php?action=fullnews&id=509) has the review for Batman: Gotham Knight - Two-Disc Special Edition now live! Click on the cover art below for the review.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/dcuam/gothamknight/reviews/digital/t-cover2dc.jpg (http://wfdvdreport.com/index.php?action=fullnews&id=509)

More reviews are coming!

Official Batman: Gotham Knight talkbacks (and more!) will be posted July 8th, 2008.

I've seen the Single DVD version of this already. The shorts are great stuff, and I think you guys will like 'em.

The features are pretty bare on the single disc though. There is a commentary, which I did not have time to listen to, and there is also a Wonder Woman Sneak Peek for the new DTV coming out. You'll hear things from the cast & crew such Bruce Timm, Alfred Molina, Nathan Fillion, etc about the new DTV and Wonder Woman in general.

The last bit in the special features is Trailers, which includes the first trailer for the Dark Knight and Lego Batman. I have no idea how the 2-Disc edition is, since I didn't have that.



-Aximlli-

[DisneyBoy]

I'm probably the only one who feels this way, but I prefer all the episodes in production order, that is not putting the two-parters together. It's a minor thing, but I'm anal about those sort of things.

Yes, you are and...yes...you are :p

[Zentron]

I finally placed my order for the new DVDs and can't wait to get Gotham Knight, pity it takes a bit of time to get from the US to here in the UK.

[AlwaysOAR]

I'm probably the only one who feels this way, but I prefer all the episodes in production order, that is not putting the two-parters together. It's a minor thing, but I'm anal about those sort of things.

Yes, you are and...yes...you are :p

:D Yeah I know, but one can hope.

[Jacob T. Paschal]

I'm probably the only one who feels this way, but I prefer all the episodes in production order, that is not putting the two-parters together. It's a minor thing, but I'm anal about those sort of things.

Yes, you are and...yes...you are :p

Wasn't that done with B: TAS? Where part one of an episode would air but the other half wouldn't air for a few weeks/months but new episodes aired still???

[DarkKnight]

that wouldve bugged the heck out of me...but i didnt really watch batman or anything really regularly when i was a kid

[James Harvey]

Check out this new DC Animation DVDs, all hitting the shelves today! Click on the links below for the respective talkbacks!

-Batman: Gotham Knight Feature Talkback (Spoilers) (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=213377)
-Batman: Gotham Knight DVD Talkback (Spoilers) (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=213378)
-The Batman: The Complete Fifth Season DVD Talkback (Spoilers) (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=213380)
-Teen Titans: The Complete Fifth Season DVD Talkback (Spoilers) (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=213379)

Stay tuned for further updates!

[Hypestyle]

i've been told that the 90's BTAS is coming in a full box set-- anybody know the date, seen preview of the specs?

I've never bought a season set yet, so I'm willing to wait for this...

[Silly McGooses]

Bam:

http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/batmantascompleteseriesdvdopen.jpg
It looks like just a collection of the previously released DVDs with some spiffy new packaging and a book. Release date unannounced.

[James Harvey]

Today sees the release of Birds of Prey: The Complete Series, which features all thirty episodes from the animated Gotham Girls webseries. If you wish to talk about Birds of Prey: The Complete Series DVD release, please click on the image below. To discuss Gotham Girls, check out the talkbacks already available on this forum. Again, if you wish to talk about the Birds of Prey: The Complete Series DVD release, please click on the image below to be taken to the proper talkback.


http://www.wfdvdreport.com/news/images/t-birdsofpreyc.jpg (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=213688)

Stay tuned for further updates.

[veemonjosh]

^ The image link is broken.

[JiminyCrick91]

^ The image link is broken.


It was not yesterday for me nor today.

BUT may I ask why the Gotham Girls talkback was mearged with the Birds Of Prey DVD talkback?

[Bird Boy]

It was not yesterday for me nor today.

BUT may I ask why the Gotham Girls talkback was mearged with the Birds Of Prey DVD talkback?

Gotham Girls are extras on the Birds of Prey: The Complete Series set, hence why the thread for it was moved to the Birds of Prey: The Complete Series talkback. We made a point to mention that in the general DVD talkback thread for both this forum and mentioned it in the actual Birds of Prey: The Complete Series talkback. If you want to talk about the series itself, there's talkbacks for each episode. If you want to talk about them on the DVD, then there's the Birds of Prey: The Complete Series talkback. However, if the demand is there, let us know (via email or PM) and we'll set up a specific talkback thread for it.


http://www.wfdvdreport.com/news/images/t-birdsofpreyc.jpg (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=213688)

Click on the above image to be taken to the Birds of Prey: The Complete Series DVD talkback.

[veemonjosh]

It was not yesterday for me nor today.

Guess it was fixed after I mentioned it then.

[Funkatron]

TVshowsonDVD.com says the Batman: The Complete Animated Series is coming out Nov 4 and will cost 107.92 (wierd MSRP)

[A.J]

TVshowsonDVD.com says the Batman: The Complete Animated Series is coming out Nov 4 and will cost 107.92 (wierd MSRP)


107.92? :sweat:

Heres the pic from tvshowsondvd...

http://www.tvshowsondvd.net/graphics/news3/BatmanTAS-Complete.jpg

[comicchaser]

Wow, new bonus features and artwork?
Better get that 4 boxsets out on ebay, while this isn't big news yet.

[Silly McGooses]

107 is my lucky number...

8 Featurettes and 12 commentaries--is that all there was in the original sets put together? The kick-ass packaging can't really justify another purchase.

[Toddman]

107 is my lucky number...

8 Featurettes and 12 commentaries--is that all there was in the original sets put together? The kick-ass packaging can't really justify another purchase.

That's what was in the original four seperate releases, but if the above image is accurate, it looks like there is an additional disk in the new set.

Anybody have the scoop on that?


Toddman

[Silly McGooses]

Ooh, good eye! There definitely is.

[Anarky]

Just a few differences:

1. 1 new Special Features disc
2. Artwork Booklet
3. New box art/casing

everything else is the same
lowest price online mght be between $80-90???

As far as I know my discs are just fine however my one of my Superman discs has a skipping problem (episode Knighttime)

[A.J]

Are they going to do also the same Complete Series Box set for STAS, BTAS & JL too!???? :confused:

[Cortez2301]

Is it worth buying? I mean for someone who has all the four boxsets.The extra stuff is cool and the new booklets look nice though.Is this going to go on Blu-ray as well?

[James Harvey]

The World's Finest (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=206) has received the retail ad for the upcoming Batman: The Complete Animated Series Box Set Collection. To get a closer look at the complete ad, click on the thumbnail below.


http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news/images/t-btasset.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=206)

Stay tuned for further updates.

[ShadowStar]

Just a few differences:

1. 1 new Special Features disc
2. Artwork Booklet
3. New box art/casing

everything else is the same
lowest price online mght be between $80-90???

As far as I know my discs are just fine however my one of my Superman discs has a skipping problem (episode Knighttime)

What do you mean when you say "a skipping problem"? I have a problem with one or two of the DCAU sets where it kind of pauses for a second at some point in the episode.

[J_Vincent86]

I was just wondering if there has been any kind of update or anything on the rumored 15th Anniversary Batman Mask of the Phantasm? and help would be appreciated.

[Wanted]

Just a few differences:

1. 1 new Special Features disc
2. Artwork Booklet
3. New box art/casingSo, the guy who doesn't care much for extras just gets the original sets for a steal. Gotcha.

[Cortez2301]

I was just wondering if there has been any kind of update or anything on the rumored 15th Anniversary Batman Mask of the Phantasm? and help would be appreciated.I've been waiting for two years for news of the release.Probably by the end of next year we will hear something.

[J_Vincent86]

I've been waiting for two years for news of the release.Probably by the end of next year we will hear something.

Thanks for the update.

[Batman]

Looks like Warner Bros. is trying to Capitalize on the success of THE DARK KNIGHT already .

Check it out
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/3295/tassetasen2.jpg

[Ishtar]

As someone who doesn't have the original 4 sets of BTAS, doesn't sound a like a bad release at all and I want it now. 107 bucks is roughly 1 buck per episode and there's still a bunch of bonus features.

[darkdetective]

Damn. I hope they release that bonus disc separately, b/c I have vol.1-4 of btas.

[DisneyBoy]

Wow. ONE new special feature. Way to knock it out of the park, WB.

And wasn't the "Year of Batman" like two years ago, before the "year of Superman".

If you're going to try and do a marketing tie-in scheme, try not to use the same name for it twice and act like it isn't recycling.

[Space Cadet]

Just thought I'd mention that Gotham Knight was the number one DVD seller for the week ending July 13. It sold 229,855 copies and made over $4,000,000 in sales.

Here's the link to the chart: http://www.the-numbers.com/dvd/charts/weekly/thisweek.php

[ichormosquito]

Just thought I'd mention that Gotham Knight was the number one DVD seller for the week ending July 13. It sold 229,855 copies and made over $4,000,000 in sales.

Here's the link to the chart: http://www.the-numbers.com/dvd/charts/weekly/thisweek.php

Wooooaaaaaah! Now if we could just get longer running times on these things...

[Shadow_X]

Hi,

TvshowonDVD has release more info. of the upcoming BTAS The Complete Series:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Batman-Animated-Series-The-Complete-Series/10141

Later...

[Mandi-chan]

Batman: The Complete Animated Series dvd set!

I just stumbled across this, and felt I should spread the word!

If you still don't have Batman:The Animated Series on dvd yet, but have noticed the sale on amazon.com...then I suggest you ignore it and wait just a little bit longer.

Because on November 4th, 2009, Batman: The Complete Animated Series dvd set will be released (and amazon.com already has it up for pre-order at $76.00)!http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/the-batman4.html

Man, I'm glad I decided to wait to get this show on dvd.

[Movie06]

Hmm, it's tempting but I own all four volumes so oh well. But I wish anyone luck for those who intend on buying it.

[Storm Eagle]

For some reason, even I'm tempted to buy this. And I never even really watched the show.