Happy 30 Years, Batman: The Animated Series!

 

One of the most iconic animated television series ever made debuted on this day - running a total of 85 episodes and introducing the world to one of the definitive interpretations of DC’s flagship superhero - The Batman!

Yes on September 5, 1992 - Batman: The Animated Series aired on Fox Kids, and was created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski to bring The Dark Knight and his adventures to the small screen and capture the hearts and minds of kids and Bat fans across the globe. Hired to portray the iconic role of Bruce Wayne and Batman was Kevin Conroy - who led an all-star ensemble cast that included Mark “Luke Skywalker” Hamill as the voice of The Joker.

Batman: The Animated Series success cannot be understated, as it birthed the DC Animated Universe and led to the creations of Superman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, and the Justice League animated series. It’s presentation of the character has transcended three decades of popculture and fandom, and even led to the introduction of Harley Quinn into DC Comics proper as well as other forms of media. That character also celebrates her 30th anniversary this month. What an impact and legacy this show has made - and the intro alone speaks volumes.

Happy 30th Anniversary, BTAS!

Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and an all-star cast headline Mattel and Netflix's "Masters of the Universe: Revelation"!

Fans of the 80's, He-Man, and just about anything popculture are going to be FREAKING OUT when Kevin Smith and Mattel Television's "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" hits Netflix in 2021 - as an ALL-STAR CAST of voice actors and actresses make their roles known for the upcoming revival of the popular toyline and animated series!

Via Newsarama and Deadline, it's been confirmed that Batman: The Animated Series voice actors Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy will be joining the cast - as Skeletor and Merman respectively! Supergirl's Chris Wood will be He-Man, while Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar will be Teela! Meanwhile, Lena Headey and Liam Cunningham of Game of Thrones fame will be Evil-Lyn and Man-at-Arms respectively!

Check out the full voice cast below: ·Mark Hamill (Star Wars, Batman: The Animated Series) as Skeletor ·Lena Headey (Game of Thrones, 300) as Evil-Lyn ·Chris Wood (Supergirl, The Vampire Diaries) as Prince Adam / He-Man ·Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Cruel Intentions) as Teela ·Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones, Clash of the Titans) as Man-At-Arms ·Stephen Root (Office Space, Barry) as Cringer ·Diedrich Bader (Office Space, Napoleon Dynamite) as King Randor / Trap Jaw ·Griffin Newman (The Tick, Vinyl) as Orko ·Tiffany Smith (Behind Enemy Lines, Supernatural) as Andra ·Henry Rollins (Johnny Mnemonic, Lost Highway) as Tri-Klops ·Alan Oppenheimer (original Skeletor) (Westworld, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) as Moss Man ·Susan Eisenberg (Wonder Woman, Justice League) as Sorceress ·Alicia Silverstone (Clueless, Batman & Robin) as Queen Marlena ·Justin Long (Galaxy Quest, Live Free or Die Hard) as Roboto ·Jason Mewes (Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back) as Stinkor ·Phil LaMarr (Mad TV, Justice League) as He-Ro ·Tony Todd (Candyman, Star Trek: The Next Generation) as Scare Glow ·Cree Summer (DC Super Hero Girls, Vampirina) as Priestess ·Kevin Michael Richardson (The Batman, ThunderCats) as Beast Man ·Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series, Crisis on Infinite Earths) as Mer-Man ·Harley Quinn Smith (Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot) as Ileena.

Kevin Smith - who serves as showrunner, describes it like another popular Netflix animated series


“If you like the style of Castlevania, just put HeMan through that filter, and it has that feel and look to it,” he said. “It's anime style.”"

Star Wars: The Last Jedi comes to digital and home video this March

After making an impact in theaters last Christmas and bringing the second chapter of the "New Trilogy" to fans worldwide, Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm Ltd. have released the announcement trailer for the upcoming digital and home video releases of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" - which features the return of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver reprising their roles as Rey and Kylo Ren respectively, and the final appearance of the late Carrie Fisher as General Leia Organa.


In addition to announcing the release dates, the list of special features have also been detailed - including featurettes, commentaries, and deleted scenes, which you can read up at Comic Book.com.

STAR WARS: The Last Jedi Blu-ray Trailer (2017)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi will come out on digital on March 13, and on Blu-Ray and DVD on March 27.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi: New Luke Skywalker image and Rian Johnson interview video

Set to be released at the end of the year and continuing the "New Trilogy" storyline where Rey finally gets trained by the long lost Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, USA Today (via Comic Book Movie) has released a new image for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" showing Mark Hamill back in his signature role as an aged Luke - looking like he's worried and feeling a great disturbance in The Force as his former mentors Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda did.

Also via USA Today's Twitter, here's a new video interview with director Rian Johnson on where The Last Jedi takes Rey, Finn, Poe, and the rest of the characters through the film, as well as featuring the late great Carrie Fisher, aka Princess/ General Leia Organa.

See this exclusive new behind-the-scenes video from #StarWars with the late Carrie Fisher: https://t.co/QOPhwXIfP0 pic.twitter.com/16vGw5waZY

— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) October 24, 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi will be released this December worldwide.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi graces the cover of Empire Magazine

Set for release during holiday season this year and continuing the story of the "New Trilogy" that began with 2015's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", Empire Magazine has released the first new look at the cover to their upcoming October 2017 issue spotlighting "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" - which features a holographic cover with the new "Student and Master" dynamic of Daisy Ridley's Rey and Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker. Rey of course is brandishing the blue Jedi lightsaber that once belonged to Anakin Skywalker in the prequels and then passed on to Luke in the original Star Wars trilogy... How it will fair with its new owner under Luke's training will be depicted on the Episode VIII, aka "The Last Jedi" in a few months time.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi will be released on December 2017.

Happy 25th Anniversary, Batman The Animated Series!

25 YEARS... That's a long time coming since Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski collaborated together to create one of the most faithful and influential shows to ever present DC Comics' iconic Dark Knight vigilante to the small screen. Yes folks, the 1992 original "Batman The Animated Series" is now 25 years old, and along with that baggage comes a lot of classic moments, iconic portrayals, and memorable episodes and firsts for a TV Series that gave us a pretty awesome cartoon Batman - one who was voiced by the ever talented Kevin Conroy who has earned the title of being the one and only "Voice of Batman".

While the show is known for a lot of great stories and depictions of Batman's life and rogues' gallery, BTAS also introduced a lot of firsts - including the creation of The Joker's on-and-off girlfriend and iconic villainess Harley Quinn - aka Dr. Harleen Quinzel. She would spin-off the show to become her own prominent presence in the pages of DC Comics, and eventually be featured in live action as well through 2016's DC Extended Universe film "Suicide Squad". What's more Star Wars' star Mark Hamill signed on to voice the Clown Prince of Crime himself in The Joker - a role originally considered for Tim Curry but went to the Luke Skywalker actor instead.


Batman Animated Series Intro
While it certainly is all kinds of special, and influenced also by Tim Burton's Batman films (with star Michael Keaton celebrating his 66th Birthday today), BTAS is nothing short of groundbreaking and amazing... And will forever be a timeless piece of Batman lore that fans deserve and have gotten. Happy Anniversary!

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm will be coming to Blu-Ray

One of the most beloved Batman animated movies is FINALLY coming to Blu-Ray, as Superherohype reports that Warner Archive has announced that "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" will be released in 1080p HD Remaster format this July. Those that remember this 1993 animated movie classic know that it is the first film featurette to spin off the highly successful "Batman: The Animated Series" continuity - and features Kevin Conroy as Batman/ Bruce Wayne encountering a new murderous vigilante called The Phantasm that targets crooked criminals with ties to his past - involving an old love and a certain Clown Prince of Crime that is iconically voiced by Mark Hamill.

No specific release date has come for Batman: Mask of the Phantasm yet in Blu-Ray.

Star Wars: Episode VIII title officially revealed as "The Last Jedi"

With the release of the first spin-off film in "Rogue One" now in the rear view mirror, Star Wars fans have turned their attention to the impending release of the next numerical installment in the franchise... And that is Episode VIII. Thanks to the official Star Wars Facebook page, we now have a title to that chapter, and that is "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"!

Via the official FB post itself, the description reads as:

"We have the greatest fans in this or any other galaxy. In appreciation of the fans, we wanted them to be the first to know the title of the next chapter in the Skywalker saga: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. 

THE LAST JEDI is written and directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Jason McGatlin, and Tom Karnowski."

From the title alone, it sounds like Episode VIII will deal with the Jedi legacy - specifically Luke Skywalker (played by Mark Hamill), who was last seen at the end of The Force Awakens and found by Rey.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi will be released in December 2017.

Hot Toys reveals "Batman: Arkham Asylum: The Joker" figure

Once again proving that they are undoubtedly one of the most detailed action figure makers in the world, Hot Toys has officially announced their newest Batman related figure coming out soon - The Joker as seen in Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and Rocksteady Studios' "Batman: Arkham Asylum". The first of the critically acclaimed "Batman Arkham" games, this 1/6th Scale Collectible Figure perfectly recreates the Clown Prince of Crime as seen in the 2009 adventure, who is voiced by Mark Hamill who reprises his role from Batman: The Animated Series!

Check out more details and pics of Hot Toys' newest upcoming release at their official Facebook page!

R.I.P Carrie Fisher: Princess Leia actress passes away at 60

The world mourns the loss of one of sci-fi and pop culture fandom's most recognizable talents, as actress and writer Carrie Fisher - better known as Princess Leia Organa from the original Star Wars Trilogy - passed away at the age of 60 after complications from suffering a heart attack. A lot of news outlets, including The Guardian, have reported the news... And co-stars and fellow actors like Mark "Luke Skywalker" Hamill and the official Star Wars FB page, have expressed their sadness and tribute for the passing of a true royal icon of cinematic history.

no words #Devastated pic.twitter.com/R9Xo7IBKmh

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2016

Fisher reprised her role as Leia for 2015's "Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens". A young CGI version of her character appeared in this year's "Rogue One", which connects to her first appearance of the character in 1977's original "Star Wars" film. Before she passed, Carrie was able to complete her scenes for Episode VIII - marking the true final appearance of the actress in the role that helped define her star in Hollywood history.

In honor of the Princess, I made a personal tribute from a cosplay my friends and I did last year during a special The Force Awakens screening

R.I.P Carrie Fisher. You gave us hope and continue to be a guiding presence now that you are part of The Force now.

Justice League Action: UK Promo and series set to premiere on CN Dec. 16

Set to premiere in Cartoon Network days just before Christmas, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment have released a brand new trailer/ UK Promo for "Justice League Action" - which will feature Kevin Conroy back as Batman and Mark Hamill returning also as The Joker!

Check out the trailer below.


Justice League Action Cartoon Network UK Full Promo
Justice League Action starts on December 16 on Cartoon Network!

ICYMI: First clips from "Justice League Action" online

Set to debut on Cartoon Network by the end of the month, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment have released a couple of clips promoting their new Justice League animated series called "Justice League Action" - the new show featuring the World's Greatest Heroes from the DC Universe coming together in new adventures that are action packed, zany, and all around exciting!

 The three clips, featured in Comic Book Resources, feature the return of Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as The Joker, in addition to seeing familiar faces in the League in some pretty interesting predicaments (like a nod to Street Fighter with the Toy Man involved)!




Justice League Action begins on Cartoon Network starting November 27!

Batman: The Animated Series turns 24 years old this week

On September 5th, 1992 - one of the most ICONIC characters in comic book history received what is arguably known as the "Definitive" TV Series adaptation of his world to date, as Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski developed "Batman: The Animated Series" - an animated feature that ran for 85 episodes and follows the exploits of the DC Comics character Batman as well as his world in Gotham City and beyond. After the success of Tim Burton's two Batman films, the series was developed by Timm and Radomski - using the Burton films as inspiration and developing a film noir style cartoon that continues to be a timeless classic any Batfan can watch and enjoy. The series was also known for bringing together a diverse cast of voice actors that brought the characters to life - with Kevin Conroy serving as the definitive "Voice of Batman" and Star Wars legend Mark Hamill becoming the certified voice of "The Joker" as well with his iconic insane laughter behind the maniacal portrayal of the Clown Prince of Crime.


Batman: The Animated Series Opening
The music, composed by Shirley Walker and adapted from Danny Elfman's iconic score to the Burton Batman films, is just something to behold.

Following the success of BTAS, film features were made as well as several other DC Animated shows that were set in the same universe, leading to Superman: The Animated Series, the futuristic sequel Batman Beyond, and the union of DC's super heroes with Justice League. 24 years later, Batman: The Animated Series' influence is without a doubt something that any Batfan can be very proud of. Happy Anniversary, BTAS!

ICYMI: Batman: The Killing Joke trailer released

After lots of teases, snippets of footage, and announcing that the film will premiere on this year's San Diego Comic Con, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment have officially released the trailer to "Batman: The Killing Joke" - featuring Kevin Conroy back as Batman and taking on Mark Hamill's insane portrayal of The Joker in the groundbreaking story based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland!


Batman: The Killing Joke hits Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital later this year!

Batman: The Killing Joke Animated Movie has been rated "R"

It looks like Batfans and viewers anxiously awaiting the animated movie release of "Batman: The Killing Joke" are going to get the mature content and rating they desire, as Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment have officially announced that the upcoming DC Universe Animated Original Movie that's based on the classic graphic novel story by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland has been "Rated R"!

According to the report by Entertainment Weekly (via Superherohype), the film's producers were adamant at remaining faithful to the source content, so all of the adult themes and situations that were felt in the story will be seen in the animated film and then some! Plus the addition of Batman: The Animated Series voice actors Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill as Batman and The Joker respectively only make this upcoming adaptation all the more exciting to watch, along with a 15-minute prologue that sets things up nicely!

Batman: The Killing Joke - Official Trailer No 1
Batman: The Killing Joke hits Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital Media later this year, with the film debuting at this coming San Diego Comic Con!

Batman: The Killing Joke: Animated Movie Sneak Peek released

Hitting home video and digital formats later this year, a long sneak peek video of the animated movie adaptation of "Batman: The Killing Joke" has gone online, showing everyone their first glimpse of the long awaited film which features the voices of Batman: The Animated Series alum Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill - who reprise their roles as Batman and The Joker respectively.

Here's the trailer, as seen in YouTube along with Sneak Peek news reported in Bleeding Cool.

Batman: The Killing Joke Trailer Batman: The Killing Joke animated movie will premiere on SDCC this year.

ICYMI: Mark Hamill WILL voice The Joker in "Batman: The Killing Joke" animated film

Finally confirming the longstanding rumors and petitions to get the perfect man to play the role of the Clown Prince of Crime once more, Collider has broken out the news that veteran actor Mark Hamill will be returning to voice The Joker for the much anticipated animated film adaptation of "Batman: The Killing Joke" - which is widely considered to be the one if not THE greatest Joker story ever told.

Voicing his enthusiasm to "unretire" the role of Mistah J if a Killing Joke movie were to happen, Hamill last voiced Batman's greatest nemesis in the Batman Arkham games, and recently featured again in Batman: Arkham Knight, where he was a hallucination brought to life in The Dark Knight's mind that constantly hounded him like so (SPOILER WARNING):

Batman: Arkham Knight - Joker 'Who's Laughing Now?'
Now all we need is an exact release date and Kevin Conroy to return as Batman too.

Star Wars: Original Trilogy characters will return for Episode VII

Since the BIG acquisition news of LucasFilm Ltd. by Disney for $4.05 Billion Dollars, the very next project and priority for the new merger is the next trilogy of Star Wars films. Confirmed for release on 2015, "Episode VII" already has a screenwriter on board in the form of Michael Arndt, who's credentials include Toy Story 3 and the next installment of The Hunger Games film series, Catching Fire. What was also rumored was that three of the key characters involved with the original Star Wars trilogy (Episode IV, V, and VI) were in talks to appear in the new "Disney era" film series, namely Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, and Han Solo. News from ENewsi and the Hollywood Reporter confirms that 2/3 of that trio will return.