No more 'Batman' Movies In The Works?

[Stu]

Alan Burnett claimed that after Mystery Of The Batwoman is released, there are no more plans for future animated Batman movies.

http://www.comics2film.com/FanFrame.php?f_id=3052

Is this not to unlikely, being that WB has no indication of how sucessful MOTB will be, or if they where doing another one, would it at least be in the planning stages?

[clutch]

Alan Burnett claimed that after Mystery Of The Batwoman is released, there are no more plans for future animated Batman movies.

http://www.comics2film.com/FanFrame.php?f_id=3052

Is this not to unlikely, being that WB has no indication of how sucessful MOTB will be, or if they where doing another one, would it at least be in the planning stages?


Naah, if you look it just says there are no CURRENT plans for more Batman Movies. Like you said, they'll wanna gauge the level of success MOTB performs at first (remember, although Batman is in the Justice League, he hasn't had a solo animated outing in a few years now, and they'll want to see how well this performs first).

As a side note, when Burnett commented on the new Batman Animated Series, it seemed to me that it may have something to do with the original series (BTAS/TNBA), and not a reboot as first thought. What do you guys think?

[TimTwoFace]

By new Batman series, you mean BATMAN: WIRED, right?

There will undoubtedly be more Batman DTVs made. The writers say that both Batman and Justice League will foster many more DTV creations.

If only they did at least ONE for Superman, just to be fair...

-Tim

[Anarky]

any ideas which Superman story idea might get produced first, if the WB greenlights a Superman DTV. Would Doomsday be too predictable?

I'd like to see Flash vs. Capt. Cold, Mirror Master, & The Trickster. We saw the Weather Wizard...and I wasn't that impressed by him.

of course, GL should get some DTV love

Hawkgirl should receive the "Year One" treatment in her DTV. Show us her life on Thanagar, the events that brought her to Earth, and her earliest ordeals on this new world.

I'd like to see a story about J'onn, taking a break from the Watchtower, and embarking on a sabbatical to Earth, to learn of his new home firsthand. It could be a series of vignettes, chronicling his travels and his confrontations w/ the lawless. Given that J'onn is the one Leaguer who could be a vagabond, I think the short stories approach would work best w/ his character: The Martian Chronicles! :D

As for Wonder Woman, It'd be nice to her adapt to Man's World, establish a base of operations, and assume a civilian identity. Make a name for herself outside of the Justice League, like the Batman or Superman.

[Batman49]

I agree TimTwoFace. I too want some Superman DTVs. I'm glad to see another Batman DTV but I'd really like to see 1 or 2 Superman ones next. Not that I wouldn't take a Batman one but I'd rather Superman get one next.

[The Detective]

"No current plans" doesn't mean anything. After all, up till recently that said there wouldn't be a TT animated comic.

[Mr. Obsession]

If only they did at least ONE for Superman, just to be fair...

-Tim
The best bet of a Superman DTV is probably going to be the (hopefully) upcoming Superman Theatrical feature. After all, Warners does like to have multiple things to tie into their movies. Of course in this case they might be a little leery, as we all know that Sub-zero was infinitely better than Batman & Robin. :)

On the same note, I wouldn't be suprised if another Batman DTV was announced around the time Batman: YO hits the theaters.

[James Harvey]

Expect another "Batman" DTV sometime in the future. Just because there is not one currently in production does not mean we won't be getting further movies. Besides, a rep for WB even said that the windown between DTVs will likely shrink, based on the success of Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman.

[Justice League 2000]

that sad no Batman coming DTV. Batwoman costume remind me of batman costume in batman beyond.

[Mysteryinfoman]

If WB has no current plans to make a DTV, that means as in right now. It could very well change and I think it depends how well Batman MOB does. As for a superman DTV I would like to see one and use an intersting villian like one not used alot and explore on that.

[The Detective]

If WB has no current plans to make a DTV, that means as in right now. It could very well change and I think it depends how well Batman MOB does. As for a superman DTV I would like to see one and use an intersting villian like one not used alot and explore on that.
Same here. If they made a Supes DVD with Darksied or something like that I would be seriously ticked.

[Mike Spartz]

Same here. If they made a Supes DVD with Darksied or something like that I would be seriously ticked.

If they make a Superman DTV I hope they use the Parasite or Livewire as the villian(s). I found both these characters rather exciting to watch in the old Supes series and it was a shame we did not get to see more of them. If they are featured in a future Animated movie, I hope it gives us a little more insight into their personality and character.

Another villain I wouldn't mind seeing again is Bizzaro. I've always found him intriging because I never really understood what his modivation is. Why is he the way he is and why is he doing what he is doing? Is he really a evil being or just a misunderstood freak much like Superman...except Supes is widly accepted and loved and bizzaro is not.

Toyman would make a sweet villian. again here is a villain that I could get enough off in the old series. He was so mysterious and creepy and it would be a real treat if we were to learn more about him.

[TimTwoFace]

If WB has no current plans to make a DTV, that means as in right now. It could very well change and I think it depends how well Batman MOB does. As for a superman DTV I would like to see one and use an intersting villian like one not used alot and explore on that.

Yeah, I remember that after ROTJ came out, all us fans - who are never happy (:p) - start asking when the next one was coming out. The guys at WB said that there were no plans at the time - but then, 3 years later, look where we are. :)

It's all a matter of time, man. The market is obviously there, the fanbase is there, the money is out there, so the WB will.

My only question, though, is - why is MYSTERY OF THE BATWOMAN (or any Bat-movie) being released now? The previous three movies made sense, but not this time.

1993 - MASK OF THE PHANTASM - it came out due to the smashing success of the animated series the previous season.
1998 - SUB-ZERO - it was delayed 6 months or so, but was originally intended to come out in conjuction with the live-action BATMAN & ROBIN in 1997.
2000 - RETURN OF THE JOKER - it came out due to the smashing success of BATMAN BEYOND the previous year.
2003 - MYSTERY OF THE BATWOMAN - the only Bat-property in production right now is JUSTICE LEAGUE, but this isn't a JL movie. Go figure. :p

I'm not complaining, I'm just curious as to the WB's reasons behind this. I was always under the impression the next animated movie would come out in conjuction with the next live-action movie. :p Ah well, at least we're getting something with a new batch of characters.

-Tim

[Mike Spartz]

My only question, though, is - why is MYSTERY OF THE BATWOMAN (or any Bat-movie) being released now? The previous three movies made sense, but not this time.

-Tim

Prehaps it's coming out cause BB:Return of the Joker was widely loved and a success with Batman fans.

as for future bat animated movies:

I've said time and time again that a movie spotlighting Two Face or Catwoman would be awesome. I miss Selina and Bruces Chemistry on the scene and although I get a taste of it soon with Chase Me I want more...a lot more.

Also, a movie spotlighting Gordan and the GCPD would be really cool and in my opinion important for the Bat animated world. I like to learn more of Batmans relationship with Gordan and the GCPD> Dose he really trust them, do they really trust him?

[DerekPowers]

As a side note, when Burnett commented on the new Batman Animated Series, it seemed to me that it may have something to do with the original series (BTAS/TNBA), and not a reboot as first thought. What do you guys think?


WHAT did alan burnett say in that article that would make you come to that conclusion?? i just read it, after reading YOUR post, expecting something, and he says nothing that alludes to that. just dont want a false rumor to start.

peace.

[TimTwoFace]

Also, a movie spotlighting Gordan and the GCPD would be really cool and in my opinion important for the Bat animated world. I like to learn more of Batmans relationship with Gordan and the GCPD> Dose he really trust them, do they really trust him?

Yeah, because to date, the GCPD haven't really been in the movies too much. Gordon got about five minutes screen time combined in both MASK OF THE PHANTASM and SUB-ZERO.

I'd love a great movie with either Two-Face, Catwoman, or Scarecrow as the lead villain. What's great about these three is that they have really close ties with the Bat-clan - or they can affect them all very, very personally. And in Two-Face's case, he has tight ties to the GCPD and likely the politicians of Gotham, too. He's my personal choice for the next movie villain, of course. :p

-Tim

[Stu]

Same here. If they made a Supes DVD with Darksied or something like that I would be seriously ticked.

Why? I for one, would love to see a Superman/Darkside DTV, a nice film to end the greatest rivalry the Superman cartoon ever did, much like Return Of The Joker did with Batman and The Joker.

And the thought of a Livewire DTV makes me shudder, such an annoying voice...

[Yojimbo]

I could go for a movie spotlighting Nightwing's journey to becoming Bludhaven's hero. If the creators could match the success of Mask of the Phantasm or ROTJ with a Nightwing movie, it'd rock. Hints that's he's gone or doing his own thing just don't cut it. Only by reading Lost Years did I get an inkling of why he comes off cold in TNBA.

Maybe even the alluded Near Apocalypse finale between Bats and Ra's but that would have wait since it takes place in 2010 or something.

A good Superman movie would be the renewal of the New Genesis/Apokolips War. Supe's interaction with New Gods always interests me, since Barda does join the JLU eventually, and it'd be a better way to end the Darkseid conflict.

[Pksoze]

If they do a Superman one they need a headliner as a villain a movie with Supes vs Toyman would not have the impact of say the recent Twilight.

Maybe not Darkseid but how about a Definite duel with Luthor.

Or how about brining in foes like the Eradicator or the Cyborg Superman.

The Death/Return could make two great Superman DTV's actually.

[GL2k2]

The in long run Batman has had it's share of DTV's, I still wouldn't mind one more of the TNBA version of him fighting the Riddler one more time. I miss the Riddler and there so much potential with this character.

As for Superman, I'd like to see Timm's idea for the Kamandi story or actually something I would've liked to seen on the series but never happened. Gangbuster!! :)

[All-Star 1.5]

My only question, though, is - why is MYSTERY OF THE BATWOMAN (or any Bat-movie) being released now? The previous three movies made sense, but not this time.

1993 - MASK OF THE PHANTASM - it came out due to the smashing success of the animated series the previous season.
1998 - SUB-ZERO - it was delayed 6 months or so, but was originally intended to come out in conjuction with the live-action BATMAN & ROBIN in 1997.
2000 - RETURN OF THE JOKER - it came out due to the smashing success of BATMAN BEYOND the previous year.
2003 - MYSTERY OF THE BATWOMAN - the only Bat-property in production right now is JUSTICE LEAGUE, but this isn't a JL movie. Go figure. :p

I'm not complaining, I'm just curious as to the WB's reasons behind this. I was always under the impression the next animated movie would come out in conjuction with the next live-action movie. :p Ah well, at least we're getting something with a new batch of characters.

-Tim

I think that MOTB is being released now because of the upcoming video game and I think the only reason they didn't use Sin Tzu for the movie is because they want to see how the fans responds because I read somewhere that he is getting his own graphic novel and if the fans like him then he might be introduced into other mediums as well.

[JusticeLeagueLegion]

Yeah, I remember that after ROTJ came out, all us fans - who are never happy (:p) - start asking when the next one was coming out. The guys at WB said that there were no plans at the time - but then, 3 years later, look where we are. :)

It's all a matter of time, man. The market is obviously there, the fanbase is there, the money is out there, so the WB will.

My only question, though, is - why is MYSTERY OF THE BATWOMAN (or any Bat-movie) being released now? The previous three movies made sense, but not this time.

1993 - MASK OF THE PHANTASM - it came out due to the smashing success of the animated series the previous season.
1998 - SUB-ZERO - it was delayed 6 months or so, but was originally intended to come out in conjuction with the live-action BATMAN & ROBIN in 1997.
2000 - RETURN OF THE JOKER - it came out due to the smashing success of BATMAN BEYOND the previous year.
2003 - MYSTERY OF THE BATWOMAN - the only Bat-property in production right now is JUSTICE LEAGUE, but this isn't a JL movie. Go figure. :p

I'm not complaining, I'm just curious as to the WB's reasons behind this. I was always under the impression the next animated movie would come out in conjuction with the next live-action movie. :p Ah well, at least we're getting something with a new batch of characters.

-Tim

Could be that fans were just high...actually I should say are high in demanding solo adventures for Batman.

[TimTwoFace]

Could be that fans were just high...actually I should say are high in demanding solo adventures for Batman.

Oh yeah, I know...but we've been clamouring for more since 1992! I wonder why 2003 was projected as a good year for a new movie. *SHRUG* Ah well, I'll take what I can.

-Tim

[JusticeLeagueLegion]

Oh yeah, I know...but we've been clamouring for more since 1992! I wonder why 2003 was projected as a good year for a new movie. *SHRUG* Ah well, I'll take what I can.

-Tim

I haven't been clamouring for more since 1992...after all, "Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm" wasn't even made untill 1993. Besides...since then we've had "Sub-Zero" and "Batman Beyond: Return Of The Joker."

[SinTzu]

Doesn't mean anything. Depending on how Batman: MOTBW is received , we could see more.

I do have to wonder why Superman has not gotten his own DTV feature? I always figured that would of been a sure-fire winner. Hell, I'm still confused on why WB has not shown any true interest in Superman: TAS DVD releases.. It's almost as if they are ashamed of the series.

P.S - I'd also pay money to see a Justice League DTV feature.

[JusticeLeagueLegion]

Doesn't mean anything. Depending on how Batman: MOTBW is received , we could see more.

I do have to wonder why Superman has not gotten his own DTV feature? I always figured that would of been a sure-fire winner. Hell, I'm still confused on why WB has not shown any true interest in Superman: TAS DVD releases.. It's almost as if they are ashamed of the series.

P.S - I'd also pay money to see a Justice League DTV feature.

I noticed that too...Superman is one of the best shows WB ever made, and yet they still seem ashamed of it...at least they did until now...because it looks like we'll get the boxed sets.

[SinTzu]

I'm still not sure we will see complete box sets of any of the series, espically 'Superman: TAS'.

WB has avoided the series for some reason. They release Batman DVD's and Batman: DTV feature's, they release Superfriend's volumes and they release Justice League DVD's, but nothing in regards to 'Superman: TAS'.

[JusticeLeagueLegion]

I'm still not sure we will see complete box sets of any of the series, espically 'Superman: TAS'.

WB has avoided the series for some reason. They release Batman DVD's and Batman: DTV feature's, they release Superfriend's volumes and they release Justice League DVD's, but nothing in regards to 'Superman: TAS'.

Yes but the announcment has been made just recently that they are most likely going to make it. Doesn't mean they will, and I'm not gonna get my hopes up, but the probably will.

[GL2k2]

Warner bros. just doesn't seem to take their animated properties serious and one reason for this is the fact that they are no longer Warner bros, they are AOL TIME WARNER. So they have other things to care about than the comic books and animation department. I've seen Cartoon Network and WB animation detoriate ever since they became a super-conglomerate and then Ted Turner left so that was that. We really need someone in charge at of these divisions that care. It's time to start getting people fired.

I target Warner home Theater. I target the person or people in charge of Cartoon Network, and the person or people in charge of Kids WB!

[JusticeLeagueLegion]

Warner bros. just doesn't seem to take their animated properties serious and one reason for this is the fact that they are no longer Warner bros, they are AOL TIME WARNER. So they have other things to care about than the comic books and animation department. I've seen Cartoon Network and WB animation detoriate ever since they became a super-conglomerate and then Ted Turner left so that was that. We really need someone in charge at of these divisions that care. It's time to start getting people fired.

I target Warner home Theater. I target the person or people in charge of Cartoon Network, and the person or people in charge of Kids WB!

Warner Bros. wasn't affiliated with AOL for all that long, yes I know, you're right, but they have been affiliated with TIME for a long...TIME. Eww...bad pun. Sorry, couldn't resist.

Anyway, what I was gonna say is, it's not the animated shows they don't take seriously as much as making live action movies. When they say they'll release an animated DVD, they usually do, when they say they're gonna make a live action DC Comics related movie, they don't. I think the WB's biggest problem is not making movies. I beleive...or at least hope that they'll release Superman TAS and Batman TAS on DVD in boxed sets.

[James Harvey]

I'm still not sure we will see complete box sets of any of the series, especially 'Superman: TAS'.

WB has avoided the series for some reason. They release Batman DVD's and Batman: DTV feature's, they release Superfriend's volumes and they release Justice League DVD's, but nothing in regards to 'Superman: TAS'.

I found Superman: The Animated Series to be a great series, but it got stuck in the 'middle-child' syndrome (a situation we could probably start a great, indepth discussion thread on). It was shoved inbetween Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond and was overlooked. Then again, the series didn't have great ratings out of the gate, which is why the network paired it with new Batman episodes at the last minute.

That's a shame, too, because I found Superman: The Animated Series to be a strong series, and people are still discovering it, thanks to the reruns. I'm hoping that the upcoming movie will spark interest in the series. Hell, I hope the box set news is true. I'd love to own all 54 episodes. The series can easily be collected into three sets of eighteen episodes.

[Joe Wagner]

I'm not complaining, I'm just curious as to the WB's reasons behind this. I was always under the impression the next animated movie would come out in conjuction with the next live-action movie. :p Ah well, at least we're getting something with a new batch of characters.

-Tim

Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't Sub-Zero just get released last fall? If this is the case there were numerous reports about the WB looking to "Scooby-Doo" the Batman franchise by creating new DTV releases every year and the Sub-Zero release was slated to be the first introduction into this new market. While this is merely speculative it looks like this may be the first in a line of Batman DTV releases - esp if this release proves successful. Much like the Scooby-Doo DTV - these type of releases tend to be highly marketable and profitable for the WB and featuring another marque character could only help the profitablity of these movies. Perhaps that is why the release is still being given an October release - to stay within the same release period as Sub-Zero was given and a future DTV movie would be given.

-Joe!

[Simpler Simon]

Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't Sub-Zero just get released last fall? If this is the case there were numerous reports about the WB looking to "Scooby-Doo" the Batman franchise by creating new DTV releases every year and the Sub-Zero release was slated to be the first introduction into this new market. While this is merely speculative it looks like this may be the first in a line of Batman DTV releases - esp if this release proves successful. Much like the Scooby-Doo DTV - these type of releases tend to be highly marketable and profitable for the WB and featuring another marque character could only help the profitablity of these movies. Perhaps that is why the release is still being given an October release - to stay within the same release period as Sub-Zero was given and a future DTV movie would be given.

-Joe!

Sub-Zero was originally released back in 1998 I believe. It was supposed to be earlier, but general speculation is that the live-action Batman and Robin caused it to be pushed back (whether because they didn't want Sub-Zero to look bad, or because they thought there'd be no interest in the character)

I think you're right in saying that Batwoman might be the start of a new DTV franchise, and I hope that's what Warner plans to do. Sub-Zero, ROTJ (with our without edits), and Batwoman all seem to be high quality releases, without the sloppiness that Disney seems to show toward it's DTVs.

And I think the first Scooby Doo DTV (Zombie Island) was released way before the movie came out, just because WB wanted to revitalize the franchise. If that's true, WB might just give us more Batman without waiting for another live-action movie.

[Joe Wagner]

Sub-Zero was originally released back in 1998 I believe. It was supposed to be earlier, but general speculation is that the live-action Batman and Robin caused it to be pushed back (whether because they didn't want Sub-Zero to look bad, or because they thought there'd be no interest in the character)

I apologize for the confusion here - I meant to say the DVD release for Sub-Zero :o

The primary rumor at the time was that given the success of the Scooby-Doo DTV releases and subsequent new animated series that Batman would be the next to get the DTV treatment, depending upon the sales of Sub-Zero. If true I hope that they will consider revisiting some of the animated movie ideas that have already been done by Timm and Dini as well as consider revisiting the Batman Beyond franchise with a tale focusing upon Nightwing.

-Joe!

[Simpler Simon]

I apologize for the confusion here - I meant to say the DVD release for Sub-Zero :o

The primary rumor at the time was that given the success of the Scooby-Doo DTV releases and subsequent new animated series that Batman would be the next to get the DTV treatment, depending upon the sales of Sub-Zero. If true I hope that they will consider revisiting some of the animated movie ideas that have already been done by Timm and Dini as well as consider revisiting the Batman Beyond franchise with a tale focusing upon Nightwing.

-Joe!

Sorry, the mistake was mine, and yep, that was the rumor. I think the Batman franchise is different though, in one respect - WB still doesn't know how to handle it. With Scooby Doo, I could picture them greenlighting three DTVs in a row easily, because they're sure of their market and strategy. With Batman, WB doesn't know who it wants to target - whether the younger or older crowd, and each DTV has to perform well above expectations, or the franchise is immediately scrapped. Again, like the BTAS box sets, there's no sense of commitment at any level.

Sorry...fan paranoia speaking :o