NEW BATMAN STATUE - YEAR ONE Maquette ( DVD Movie )

DC Direct just announced a brand-new BATMAN Statue that will be coming out later this year. It's a Maquette Figure based on the BATMAN: YEAR ONE character from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie DVD. Oh man, it's beautiful! I like the retro-style. It was sculpted by DEREK MILLER. This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain Maquette-Statue of BATMAN will be released on September 27th, 2011. It will measure about 9.8" high x 7.75" wide x 5" deep. Also, it's a Limited Edition. The Retail price will be around $ 125.00. Remember, stay tuned to the Bat-Blog for all your Batman Collectibles News.

VIDEO - Sneak Peek of BATMAN: YEAR ONE, New DC Universe Animated Film

In this promo, finally, we get to see some of the ideas about the next DC Universe Animated Film, BATMAN: YEAR ONE. Of course it's an adaptation of Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli's classic Graphic Novel. The Animation Team seems to really want to be true to the original source. In this sneak peek we get introduced to many of the Voice Actors, many are excellent choices. I just wish we could see more "cartoon clips" of the actual DVD product, but this is a teaser so I guess we'll have to wait.

BATMAN YEAR ONE - Art for DC UNIVERSE Animated Movie DVD

Well, apparently this is what the DVD cover art for the BATMAN: YEAR ONE - DC Universe Animated Movie is going to look like. It's a great image that I think would make an awesome poster. The projected release date for this film is September 27th, 2011. But that could easily change so please be sure to stay tuned to the Bat-Blog for later info.

Video - Everything I Need to Know I Learned From Batman

This BATMAN Fan-Made Humor Video combines a few clips from different animated versions of the Dark Knight & teaches us all some important lessons for life.

Video - BATMAN MOVEMENT Animation Test by 3D Artists

Here's a pretty cool video I came across the other night which shows CGI Modeling and texturing by 3D Artist Carles Gonzalez. Rigging and animated by Miguel Ángel Rubio Recio. The figure looks great but the cool thing is the actual movement of the figure. Batman starts out "walking", then a light sprint, and then some serious running action. All along the way the body seems very natural & the lighting is well done. Carles and Miguel live in Barcelona, Spain.

BATMAN MOVEMENTS from Miguel Angel Rubio Recio on Vimeo.

Music Video - THE BATMAN Cartoon TV Theme Song Guitar Solo

Here's a random video I found the other day of a Musician's Electric Guitar Solo of the theme music to THE BATMAN TV Show ( 2004 - 2008 ). He does a really great job of giving us the intro to the animated cartoon. Check It Out!

Video - Batman and Robin in The Janus Factor

Here's an interesting Fan-Made BATMAN CGI Animation Video I found on YouTube from a user named "MarvelZombie2099" and it's his personal homage to Gotham City. He created some really nice Batman and Robin 3-D models and later decided to make an animation starring the Dynamic Duo. His goal was to create a Silver Age Batman story that focused on crime fighting and action without the modern Dark Knight angst. The characters look pretty good & I totally love the Batmobile car! As usual, with Batman, the Villains steal the show!

The New LOONEY TUNES SHOW - Daffy Duck as The Dark Knight!

A friend caught this image off his TV while watching a commercial for the brand-new LOONEY TUNES SHOW. Yes, they're bringing back Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Tweety, & all the Gang! Now this is an image of Daffy Duck as Batman... COOL!! The new show is going to air on the Cartoon Network on Tuesday, May 3rd at 8:00pm/7c.

FIRST LOOK at BATMAN YEAR ONE - DC UNIVERSE Animated Film Images

Finally! DC Universe is finally starting to release some images from their next animated film, BATMAN: YEAR ONE. Of course we're talking about the animation-version of the famous Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli Graphic Novel by the same name. Today, The Hollywood Reporter got some EXCLUSIVE images from the movie. We also get a list of the voice actors: Bryan Cranston ( AMC's Breaking Bad ) is playing Jim Gordon, Ben McKenzie is Bruce Wayne / Batman, Eliza Dushku is Selina Kyle / Catwoman, and Katee Sackhoff is Detective Sarah Essen.

BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD Wallpapers By Jake Castorena

We know a very talented Storyboard Artist named Jake Castorena & he was kind enough to send us some of his AWESOME Graphic Art he made of BATMAN, The Caped Crusader... in a "Bruce Lee" fighting pose, ha! We thought it was so GREAT that we used to make a few BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD Wallpaper Backgrounds, enjoy! ( Thanks Jake )

BATMAN WALLPAPERS - Inspired by the Art of Alex Toth

For this week's "Wacky Wallpaper Wednesday" I'm proud to say that the artwork for these 2 Batman Wallpaper Backgrounds were supplied by a friend to the Bat-Blog named Tom DeRosier. He said that when drawing them he was being inspired by the Comic Book Art of Alex Toth. Looking at them I can totally see the influence, especially the "painted brushstroke" black line. Toth worked in comics, on & off, for many decades. He was also a Lead Designer for Hanna-Barbera Animation. He worked on the 1970's SUPER FRIENDS Cartoon & this is where our friend took inspiration. Mr. Toth died in 2006 at the age of 78. I met him once, at a Comic Book Convention in the late 70's. He was extremely nice & a lot of fun to talk to. Plus, he was a GREAT Artist.

Video - THE DARK KNIGHT and MY LITTLE PONY Mash-Up Movie Trailer

Here's a totally hilarious fan-made video titled "The Rainbow Knight". It borrows the audio from The Dark Knight Batman Movie Trailer & the visuals are clips taken from the My Little Pony cartoon. The editing is really decent....and funny!

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD ( Season One Part Two ) DVD Give-Away!

HEY KIDS! This is just a friendly reminder that our contest to win a free DVD SET of Batman: The Brave and The Bold ( Season One, Part Two ) is still going on and ends on Monday, April 4th, 2011. So, if you have not entered yet then please do. For more information, click HERE!

Video Clips - SUPERMAN On BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD!

Yes! BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD has returned and the 1st new episode, titled “The Battle of the Superheroes!”, will air tonight on Friday, March 25th, on the Cartoon Network! It comes on around 6:30 pm, check your local listings. The Basic Plot: The Man of Steel and the Caped Crusader do battle after Superman is infected with red kryptonite. Batman must find a way to turn Superman back to his old self because he is going to need all the help he can get when Lex Luthor unleashes his latest scheme on Metropolis. Now, the cool thing about this episode is that the Art Direction gives the characters a wonderful "Retro 1950's" look! Plus, it features Superman, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, The Bottled City of Kandor, & much more!

BAT-BLOG CONTEST - Win a Copy of the New BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD Season One, Part Two DVD Set!

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New BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD 2-Disc DVD SET Comes Out Today! ( Season One, Part Two )

On March 15th, which is today, Warner Bros is releasing BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD Season One, Part Two on DVD! The cool thing, it's a 2-Disc DVD Set! So please be sure to watch for it soon. Shown up above is the original box art. Then, down below is a BATMAN DVD Wallpaper you can use as a background on your PC. You know, to help remind you about this new volume. Plus, the artwork is really cool.

This brand-new BATMAN DVD Set features the show's final 13 Animated Adventures in Season One. In this 2-Disc Collection, the Dark Knight allies with Aquaman, Plastic Man, Blue Beetle, Red Tornado, Green Arrow, Wildcat, Deadman, Bronze Tiger and Atom to take on an array of evildoers ranging from Mad Scientists to Intergalactic Crooks, from Power-Mad Dictators to Out-Of-Control Teenagers! He even travels to a parallel world, becoming the villainous Owlman!

Video - Batman 1966 TV Theme ( The Dark Knight Style )

Here's a totally great piece of animation. In fact, it's genius! It's a parody of the opening credits sequence from the 1966 BATMAN TV Show, except all the characters have been replaced with Actors from THE DARK KNIGHT movie: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, Aaron Eckhart, etc... it even has the Tumbler-Style Batmobile at the end, replacing the 1966 Car!

Video Clips - New YOUNG JUSTICE Episode on Tonight!

In these AUTHORIZED Warner Bros Video Clips we get a glimpse at the next brand-new episode of YOUNG JUSTICE. This week it's titled "Bereft" & it airs Friday, March 11th, at 7:00 p.m. on the Cartoon Network.



Basic Plot:

The Team finds itself wandering the desert of BIALYA with no memory of the last six months -- or of each other. Only Miss Martian can restore their minds and figure out what happened.

New YOUNG JUSTICE McDonald's Happy Meal Toys Coming Soon!

Starting next week be sure to visit McDonald's for their next Batman-related Happy Meal Toy Promotion. OK, it's actually for the new YOUNG JUSTICE animated TV series from the Cartoon Network, but there will be Batman and Robin toys included, ha! Just check your local restaurant for details. Also, here's a photo of the complete set... looks cool!

New YOUNG JUSTICE and BATMAN Wallpaper Backgrounds

Here are some YOUNG JUSTICE Cartoon Wallpaper Backgrounds made from scenes from the TV Show that will be on tonight, Friday, March 4th, on the Cartoon Network. It looks like Batman will be showing up a little more, that's cool. Also, be sure to scroll down below for the video clips.