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NEWS
AND RUMORS
ALL-ENCOMPASSING/OTHER
-Be sure to visit Newsarama`s
chatroom on Tuesday, December 12th from 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm EST to take part
in this event. You must be a registered chatter to participate, though. Just go
here:
http://www.fandom.com/comics/Chat.asp?action=page&obj_id=248559
-An
interview with Jeph Loeb regarding DARK VICTORY can be found here:
http://www.fandom.com/master_site/Editorial.asp?obj_id=247008&aff_id=0
-Keep
watching MuchMusic and MTV, Bat-fans! Mephisto Odyssey's music video for "Crash"
is now airing, and it features a number of shots from RETURN OF THE JOKER
within the video.
-The following artists are selling artwork on eBay. The
following are their names and Seller ID's:
Terry Beatty: beatty@machlink.com
Craig Rousseau:
cerousseau
Tim Levins: tlevins
Min S. Ku: min3000gt
ANIMATED SERIES (BTAS, STAS, BEYOND)
-BATMAN BEYOND has not
been cancelled for next season (2001-2002), though it is still unconfirmed
if new episodes will be produced or not; if not, expect a number of the current season three episodes to be held over. Either way, BEYOND will be on the
programming block next season.
-In related news, THE ZETA PROJECT may be
debuting in January. (I doubt it.)
-A JLA series is confirmed to be in
development at WB, apparently for the Cartoon Network (though no one is
confirming anything). Paul Dini is NOT connected to the project, though Bruce Timm is. It is set to be premiering in Fall 2001.
-On the delivery day of
the last newsletter (Dec 6), CINESCAPE and COMICS2FILM had this to
say: Long rumored, now details of the developing series have turned up
on Comics 2 Film. One of the site's sources close to the production revealed
what the line-up of the DC Comics super hero team supreme will be. Here's
what C2F reports the roster will be:
SUPERMAN: Portrayed as a natural leader.
He's a bit of a boy scout, but without being cheesy about it.
BATMAN:
The show will play up the Dark Knight's detective skills as opposed to the
brooding, somber creature-of-the night take that's been used in the other
animated shows.
WONDER WOMAN: The Amazon princess angle will be emphasized.
Wonder Woman is new to man's world. She sometimes displays a condescending
attitude towards others.
THE FLASH: The Flash is Wally West under the mask.
The character is more a mix of West and Bart Allen/Impulse. The Flash is
seen as a fun-loving, impulsive guy.
GREEN LANTERN: This Green Lantern is
John Stewart. He's been hand-picked by the Guardians to be the Green Lantern
for this sector. Stewart has spent a number of years in space and only recently returned to Earth. He sees himself as a very experienced cop and
tends to look down on the rest of the JLA as amateurs. He has little
understanding or tolerance for earthly prejudices and petty injustices.
MARTIAN MANHUNTER: The last survivor of an underground Martian race. Martian
Manhunter is the only one who lives in the JLA watchtower full time.
HAWKGIRL: A member of the Thanagarian police. Hawkgirl is transported to
Earth by a mysterious beam (we're told it's not called a zeta-beam in the
show, but it's basically the same concept). She has deductive skills that
even Batman is impressed by, but also has that warrior woman side to her.
In addition, C2F reports that the team will operate out of a
satellite orbiting the Earth. Aquaman will make an appearance, though he
will not be a part of the program's regular team. Expected villains include
the Manhunters, Despero and Vandal Savage.
ANIMATED COMICS
-Distribution of the comic adapation of
BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER will be on Dec 13.
-BATMAN: GOTHAM
ADVENTURES #34
Written by Scott Peterson, art by Tim Levins and Terry Beatty,
cover by Bob Smith and Beatty. After several citizens of Gotham City
mysteriously disappear, Batman's search leads to the maniacal Maxie Zeus!
But what would Maxie want with carpenters and stonecutters? Why, to rebuild
Rome, of course. Ships on January 3, 2001.
-BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES
#35
Bruce Wayne finds himself on the jury of a man he helped capture, and
worse yet, the perpetrator is about to go free! What can Bruce possibly do
that Batman can't?
Cover: http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0011/14/BGothAd35.jpg
-BATMAN
BEYOND #17
Written by Hilary Bader, art by Craig Rousseau and Rob Leigh,
cover by Brian Stelfreeze.
A former classmate comes back looking for revenge
after being brushed off by Dana. But Batman Terry McGinnis won't let one hair of
Dana's head be harmed, even if it means being swamped by rats. Ships January 31,
2001.
Cover: http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0010/17/BB17.jpg
-BATMAN
BEYOND #18
Written by Hilary Bader, art by Craig Rousseau and Rob Leigh,
cover by Brian Stelfreeze.
With the Stalker's help, Blight returns to
terrorize Future Gotham.
Ships February 28, 2001.
Cover: http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0011/14/BB18.jpg
OTHER COMICS
-Canadian comic prices are going up, which is
odd considering the exchange rate and the American prices haven't changed.
Apparently, this could happen as soon as this coming Wednesday.
Anyhow, here's a list of what the prices WERE and what they WILL be:
$3.50
now $3.75
$3.95 now $4.25
$4.50 now $4.85
*-The following 7 issues are
all a part of DC's " This Issue: BATMAN DIES!" promotion this December.
(That's right! Batman dies in every one of the following issues in some
way.)
-Bane appears in BIRDS OF PREY #26
-Two-Face and Montoya are again
the focus of DETECTIVE COMICS #753.
-The Joker appears in ROBIN #85.
-Mr.
Zsasz appears in GOTHAM KNIGHTS #12.
-Catwoman appears in NIGHTWING
#52.
-The Penguin in BATMAN #586.
-Cain re-appears in BATGIRL
#11.
-Greg Rucka and Jeph Loeb are writing a DETECTIVE COMICS/SUPERMAN
crossover due out in March 2001.
-The Ventriloquist/Scarface and Matches
Malone return in BATMAN #588.
-DETECTIVE COMICS #755: All the GCPD says
farewell to one of Gotham's Finest - including Two-Face - but it can't be
long before he causes problems again. Oh, Bruce and his bodyguard are there,
too!
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0011/14/Det755.jpg
-Double
Dare, the Penguin, and Nightwing all appear in GOTHAM KNIGHTS #14. Oh, and look
- Paul Dini is writing the back-up story!
-Be on the lookout for ROBIN
#87 - Batman and Robin have a tiff!
-ROBIN: YEAR ONE #3
Robin's first
battle with Mr. Freeze.
-ROBIN: YEAR ONE #4
The final chapter in the saga
of young Dick Grayson. Robin's healed, but Two-Face remains at large, and a
city-wide manhunt is falling woefully short. While Harvey Dent is on the loose, Robin must prepare himself to face the man who nearly killed him during
their first encounter. But when Robin takes things too far, a life hangs in
the balance and Robin must question the sanctity of his actions.
Cover:
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0010/17/RobinYO4.jpg
-Ra's
Al Ghul appears in ACTION COMICS #772 and 773.
MOVIES
-THE UNCUT VERSION OF RETURN OF THE JOKER MAY BE
APPEARING ON VIDEO SHELVES AFTER ALL! (taken from DARK HORIZONS):
Well the
official word has come down from the head of WB Animation to Aint it Cool about
the chance of the uncut version popping up sometime on DVD next year:
"Definitely STILL a chance, we won't have an answer till after the first of
the year. We already have meetings scheduled to discuss this issue with
Warner Home Video and that hope is still very much alive. I really hope we
can do something with the original version and we should know right after the
first of the year one way or another".
-The Batman Beyond website, now
up and running, (www.batmanbeyond.com)
will be adding interactive features that include a 10-minute "Return of the
Joker" preview Webcast, a soundtrack sampler, a clip from the music video,
interactive arcade games, character biographies, weekly contests and
sweepstakes for chances to win great prizes, questions for the creators,
chat events and much more. (All the previous movie info was taken from Alan J. Porter's "Gotham Weekly News" newsletter)
-RETURN OF THE JOKER has
already come out in Canada, and it is the CUT version that the USA will get
on December 12th. For a list of all these cuts (thanks to our co-editor, Dick Grayson), go here:
http://www.geocities.com/bbeyond/rotjcuts.html
-And
for pics of three very important cut out scenes (I won't spoil what they are),
go here:
http://www.geocities.com/wfnewspage/bbrotjc1.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/wfnewspage/bbrotjc2.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/wfnewspage/bbrotjc3.jpg
-For
an article on the history of this travesty, go here (there are lots more pics
there, too!)
http://filmforce.ign.com/news/1716.html
*BATMAN BEYOND: LIVE ACTION NEWS:
-No new news
here.
LIVE ACTION TELEVISION
-No new news here.
EXCLUSIVE INTERNET ENDEAVOURS:
-The seventh GOTHAM GIRLS
webisode (featuring Poison Ivy) can be found at
http://www.gothamgirls.com
TOYS, BOOKS, AND OTHER MERCHANDISE
-The BTAS action figure
MISSION MASTERS line will be releasing a third wave in early 2001. In this
series, expect to see 4 Batman repaints, 3 Deluxe figures, 2 Batman Beyond
figures, 1 Bruce Wayne figure, and a possible new Mr. Freeze figure.
-Two
prints by ALEX ROSS will be out for sale by DC Direct on March 7, 2001.
One will be the picture seen on the cover of BATMAN: HARLEY QUINN (from Aug
99), and the other will be the one used by WIZARD magazine, featuring Batman
being surrounded by 10 of Arkham's worst inmates. Both are 10" x
13".
-A statue of The Demon is due out on June 20, 2001. Here's a
picture:
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0011/14/DemonFig.htm
-BATMAN:
TOTAL CHAOS will be available for Game Boy by Christmas 2000. It is based on the
NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES style (BTAS), and allows you to play as either Batman
or Batgirl vs. Two-Face, Bane, Poison Ivy, and the Joker (among others) over
18 levels. (Judging by the pics provided, you'll also encounter Mr. Freeze,
the Penguin, and maybe even Killer Croc.)
http://pocket.ign.com/previews/14474.html
-BATMAN:
OVERDRIVE, the new BTAS-based game for PSX and N64, puts you in the driver's
seat of the Batmobile, Batcycle, and many other Bat-vehicles. You even get
to play as any of the villains, should you desire to do so! It features (in
no particular order), the Joker, Harley Quinn, Mr. Freeze, Two-Face,
Clayface, Poison Ivy, the Scarecrow, Killer Croc, the Penguin, the Mad
Hatter, the Ventriloquist/Scarface, Calendar Girl, Roxie Rockett, Firefly,
Catwoman, and Bane. Go to the following link to see some shots of the
villain lineup, some shots of Batman persuing the Joker, and the exit to the
Batcave.
http://www.gamespot.co.uk/pc.gamespot/driving/batov_uk/preview.html
SPECIAL NOTE
For more BATMAN, SUPERMAN, AND BEYOND news
throughout the week, check out the WORLD'S FINEST NEWS PAGE at:
http://www.geocities.com/bbeyond/news.html
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FEATURED
BAT-SITE FOR THIS ISSUE
(feel free to submit your own for our
consideration)
We have something a little different this issue:
BATMAN ONLINE COMIC WANT AD
by Mike Santana
Hello everybody,
Well, I'm not very pleased with the snail's pace the comic is
progressing in. This is mainly, I think, from lack of participation from many
current members of the crew (no offense to those people :-). So, I'm here to
ask if any of you would be interested in joining our writing team. Other
positions, such as artist, letterer, and colorist are already filled, but if you
send me some of your work and I like it, you're on! This is a Batman: the
Animated Series style comic, not The New Batman Adventures. But this is not
to say that Superman or any villains who first appeared in TNBA (such as
Firefly and Calendar Girl) or some mainstream characters (namely Green Arrow
and Black Canary, who where gypped out of a slot on the upcoming JLA series)
won't be in it. However, Dick Grayson's Robin will be featured; No Tim Drake or Nightwing. This is basically our own continuity, which means, if it suits
our purposes, we can ignore certain things from BTAS or TNBA (although
unlikely) or add to it, and implement other things from the show if need be.
This probably sounds confusing but, It'll be explained to you further if
necessary.
It's also recommended that you download AOL Instant Messenger
(even if you already have AOL; this will allow us to meet in an AIM
chatroom, which is not possible if you only have AOL) just in case.
During these meetings, we will discuss story ideas and try to
build them together. We'll put the story into outline form (it will likely
take several meetings to get to this stage), and then try to work on a
script. The scripting part will usually be done by an individual writer (although occassionally, the group may work on it as a whole), and then
presented before the others for approval. We'll suggest what should, if
anything, needs to be changed such as dialogue, staging, SFX, etc. If you
have a detailed story idea already, great. Pitch it to us. Almost every idea
is workable and ALWAYS appreciated. Also, if you are unable to attend a meeting, please let us know in advance if that's possible. You can e-mail me
or another member.
I think that's everything. If you still have questions, e-mail
me, and I'll be happy to answer. I hope some of you will consider it. We've
got a great, but small team, and I hope some of you consider joining.
thanks,
m_a_santana@yahoo.com
Michael
Santana (BUD 'n
LOU)
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ANIMATED
BATMAN/SUPERMAN SITES:
* - indicates a shameless plug for a site a certain
double-faced editor created with his bare hands - in other words, a cheap
advertising technique.
If you have any questions, problems, links do not work, or
anything else, then please e-mail this address with your problems and we'll
try to fix them as soon as possible. Also if you'd like to send any fan-mail
then please send it to this address:
As for submissions, feel free to submit an article or opinion
on anything pertaining to BTAS. Keep in mind that as the editors, we have
the right to edit your submissions if we deem it necessary. Such instances
would include problems with length, grammar, and language. If we do feel we must edit something, however, we will do our utmost to ensure that
the opinion and the basic message of the submission does not change, as that
is the most important part of any article, and everyone is entitled to it.
And if you do submit something, please don't just submit a basic review of
an episode or a comic or something (because we have people writing for those
purposes already) - write about an issue you'd like to
discuss.
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BATMAN:
THE ANIMATED ARCHIVES
The very kind people at TOONZONE were nice enough to give us
our own little section of their huge and diverse website. The archive
contains past newsletters and is semi-regularly updated with the latest one.
To check it out go here:
For those of you who are seeing this at the WBC HOMEPAGE BTAN
ARCHIVES section and want to subscribe, just follow these simple
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For more information about the newsletter just email juno@dccnet.com Thank you for your time,
and thanks for reading! Tell your friends!
-Tim TWO-FACE Leighton and Dick Grayson,
editors
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TO
ALL GOOD THINGS...
...there must be an end. We would like to thank the
endless amount of contributors for contributing their editorials, columns,
news, jokes, reviews and other articles. We hope you've all enjoyed it as
much as we've enjoyed making it! Thank you for reading! See ya next
time!
CREDITS FOR BATMAN: THE ANIMATED NEWSLETTER
EDITOR AT COLLEGE, NOT IN A DORM: Tim "TWO-FACE"
Leighton
EDITOR AT COLLEGE, BUT IN A DORM: "Dick Grayson"
AIR DATE
SCHEDULES: Brian Cruz, RiddlerWB (at the official BTAS/STAS site), and
YTV.com
EPISODE REVIEWS: Zanna/Justin Chen, and occasionally Tim "TWO-FACE"
Leighton
EDITORIAL: Help Wanted
COMIC REVIEWS: Tim "TWO-FACE" Leighton,
Dick Grayson
NO MAN'S ISLAND: SURVIVAL IN GOTHAM: Tim "TWO-FACE"
Leighton
MERCHANDISE REVIEW: Various
"BTAN ARCHIVES" MODERATOR: Eileen
Delgadillo
TRIVIA: Tim "TWO-FACE" Leighton
PROMOTIONS AND JUST GETTIN' THE
WORD AROUND: Dick Grayson, Eileen Delgadillo, Brian Cruz, Brian Davis
THOSE WHO FILL IN FOR OTHERS WHEN THEY FOUL UP:-Y Tim "TWO-FACE"
Leighton
DELIVERY: Tim "TWO-FACE" Leighton
E-MAIL RECEPTION HANDLING: Tim
"TWO-FACE" Leighton
THE CREATION OF THIS NEWSLETTER INSPIRED BY: Alan J.
Porter
BATMAN CREATED BY: Bob Kane & Bill Finger (who else?)
Batman and all related indicia are trademarks of DC Comics,
Copyright c
2000.
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