WARNER
BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT
AND
DC ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT
Batman:
The
Complete Animated Series
Deluxe
Limited Edition
COMING
OCTOBER 16, 2018 TO
BLU-RAY™
BOX SET AND DIGITAL
BURBANK,
CA (July 23, 2018) – Batman:
The Animated Series,
the most acclaimed animated super hero television series in history,
arrives this fall in an all-encompassing package befitting its
revered place in the annals of fan-favorite entertainment. Remastered
for the first time since its broadcast airing from 1992-1995, Batman:
The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition
will
be available from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on
Digital
and in a stunning Blu-ray™
box set ($112.99 SRP) on October 16, 2018.
Produced
by Warner Bros. Animation, the Emmy Award-winning series captured the
imaginations of generations, setting the standard for super hero
storytelling for the past quarter-century with its innovative
designs, near-perfect voice cast and landmark approach to DC’s
iconic characters and stories.
Batman:
The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition
box
set includes all
109 thrilling episodes, plus two bonus disks containing the
recently-remastered, fan favorite animated films Batman:
Mask of the Phantasm
and Batman
& Mr. Freeze: SubZero.
The
impressive Batman:
The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition
package
features approximately
2,700 minutes of entertainment spread over 10 Blu-ray™
discs, plus the two bonus discs – not counting 11
specially-selected episodes with audio commentaries by cast and crew.
In addition, Batman:
The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition
includes
an exclusive
ensemble
of collectibles highlighted by three Funko mini-figurines (Batman,
Joker, Harley Quinn) and seven beautifully-designed lenticular art
cards. The entire box set is housed in a stunning layflat-book with a
dazzling slipcase.
This
ultimate collectors Blu-ray box set will be individually numbered for
a Limited Edition release of 30,000. More than 2,000 copies were
pre-ordered within the first 24 hours of availability on Amazon.
Batman:
The Animated Series had
a ground-breaking initial run from 1992-1995, garnering a Primetime
Emmy Award in 1993 for Outstanding Animated Program, along with three
additional Emmy wins and 13 total Emmy nominations.
The
creative team behind the breakthrough animated series was headed by
the producing quartet of Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Alan Burnett and Eric
Radomski, alongside executive producers Jean MacCurdy and Tom
Ruegger. Shirley Walker composed the award-winning score, while
8-time Emmy Award winner Andrea Romano guided an unparalleled
collection of actors as casting/dialogue director. Kevin Altieri,
Boyd Kirkland and Frank Paur handled the majority of episodic
animation direction, along with Dan Riba, Dick Seabast, Bruce Timm,
Eric Radomski and Kent Butterworth.
The
Batman:
The Animated Series
cast rivaled that of any animated series in its time. The cast
featured actors with laurels totaling one Academy Award, 11 Oscar
nominations, 65 Emmy Awards, 283 Emmy nods, 15 Gold Globe Awards, 85
Golden Globe nominations, four Grammy Awards, a Peabody Award, and 17
actors forever honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Kevin
Conroy led the voice cast as Batman, quickly and forever establishing
himself as the fan-favorite voice of The Dark Knight. The core cast
featured Golden Globe Award winner Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Alfred
Pennyworth, Robert Hastings as Commissioner Gordon, Loren Lester as
Robin, and Robert Costanzo as Detective Harvey Bullock.
The
extraordinary villains guest cast was led by Mark Hamill as the
now-preeminent voice of The Joker, along with Richard Moll as Harvey
Dent, Adrienne Barbeau as Catwoman, and Arleen Sorkin as Harley Quinn
– the first character to be created initially for animation (by
Bruce Timm & Paul Dini) to jump to comic books. Harley Quinn is
now recognizable worldwide in film, television, videogames and comics
and is one of DC’s most popular female characters, and Super
Villains.
Other
notable guest cast included actor/singer/songwriter Paul Williams as
Penguin, Melissa Gilbert as Barbara Gordon, George Dzundza as
Scarface, Brock Peters as Lucius Fox, Ed Asner as Roland Daggett,
David Warner as Ra’s al Ghul, Marilu Henner as Veronica Vreeland,
Ron Perlman as Clayface, Roddy McDowall as the Mad Hatter, Helen
Slater as Talia al Ghul, Diana Muldaur as Dr. Leslie Thompkins, John
Glover as Edward Nygma, Marc Singer as Dr. Kirk Langstrom, Pat Fraley
as Bat-Mite, Kate Mulgrew as Red Claw, Ed Begley Jr. as Germs,
Michael Ansara as Dr. Victor Fries, Harry Hamlin as Anthony Romulus,
Alan Rachins as the Clock King, and Adam West as Simon Trent.
Also
lending their voices were entertainment luminaries Elisabeth Moss,
LeVar Burton, Elizabeth Montgomery, Paul Winfield, Seth Green,
Jeffrey Tambor, Tim Curry, Michael York, Megan Mullally, Alan Young,
Brad Garrett, Heather Locklear, Ken Howard, Joseph Campanella, Matt
Frewer, Dick Gautier, Treat Williams, Richard Dysart, Peter Scolari,
Meredith MacRae, Rene Auberjonois, Tim Matheson, Joe Piscopo, Thomas
Wilson, Bud Cort, William Windom, Bill Mumy, Robby Benson, Dorian
Harewood, Lindsay Crouse, John Rhys-Davies, Bess Armstrong, Michael
Gross, Henry Silva, Paul Dooley, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Micky Dolenz,
Ernie Hudson, David Lander, Kevin McCarthy, Roscoe Lee Browne, Peter
Strauss, JoBeth Williams, Jeffrey Jones, Loretta Swit, William Katt,
Nichelle Nichols, Alan Oppenheimer, Hector Elizondo, Katherine
Helmond, Robert Picardo, Melissa Manchester, Jean Smart, Stephanie
Zimbalist, Brian George, Bruce Weitz, Vincent Schiavelli, Richard
Jeni, Andrea Martin, and Adam Ant.
“Batman:
The Animated Series
set the standard for super hero animation for decades to come, and
we’re proud to present this remastered box set to allow new
generations – and the series’ vast, avid fanbase – to enjoy
this landmark entertainment in the highest quality possible,”
said
Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President,
Family & Animation Marketing.
“This
is
truly a box set for the ages with an array of bonus features to
perfectly complement all 109 episodic masterpieces – plus the
full-length, remastered films Batman:
Mask of the Phantasm
and Batman
and Mr. Freeze: SubZero.”
Batman:
The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition
Enhanced
Content includes 25 featurettes – led by an all-new, 60+ minute
definitive Batman:
The Animated Series
making-of documentary,
“The Heart of Batman” – as well as introductions to five
episodes by producer Bruce Timm, and commentary on 12 episodes by
various combinations of the production team: Bruce Timm, Eric
Radomski, Paul Dini, Kevin Altieri, Michael
Reaves, Boyd Kirkland, Shirley Walker, Glen Murakami, Dan Riba, and
James Tucker.
Batman:
The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition
Enhanced Content
The Heart of
Batman (All-New Documentary) – A rare gathering of
talent defined Batman for a generation. Twenty-five years later,
Batman: The Animated Series continues to inspire fans and myth
makers all over the world. This hour-long documentary takes an
in-depth look at the renowned storytellers behind the landmark
series.
Batman:
Mask of the Phantasm
(Feature-Length Film) – When
the city’s most feared gangsters are systematically eliminated, the
Caped Crusader is blamed. But prowling the Gotham night is a shadowy
new villain, the Phantasm, a sinister figure with some link to
Batman’s past. Can the Dark Knight elude the police, capture the
Phantasm and clear his own name? Unmasking the Phantasm is just one
of the twists in this dazzling animated feature. Discover revelations
about Batman’s past, his archrival the Joker, and Batman’s most
grueling battle ever — the choice between his love for a beautiful
woman and his vow to be the defender of right. Batman: Mask of the
Phantasm is “a mystery that is genuinely absorbing, suspenseful
and moving” (The Cincinnati Enquirer).
Batman and
Mr. Freeze: SubZero (Feature-Length Film) – Batman
faces his coolest case ever when Mr. Freeze returns to Gotham City
and kidnaps Batgirl. While unraveling the mystery of Batgirl’s
disappearance, Batman and Robin discover that she is part of Mr.
Freeze’s frigid plan to save his dying wife – no matter what the
cost. With time running out, Batman and Robin must find Gotham’s
most cold-blooded villain and prevent him from putting Batgirl “on
ice” forever. Batman and Mr. Freeze: SubZero includes all of
the special features included on the original release: All four
episodes of the animated “Mr. Freeze Saga” – Heart of Ice
(Batman: The Animated Series), Deep Freeze (Batman:
The Animated Series), Cold Comfort (The New Batman
Adventures) and Meltdown (Batman Beyond); Art of
Batman: Music Montage (Featurette); Get the Picture: How to
Draw Batman (Featurette); Arkham Asylum: Examine the
Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes
(Featurette); and an Audio Commentary featuring Bruce Timm, Paul
Dini, Glen Murakami and James Tucker.
The Dark Knight’s First Night
Pilot Promo: Hosted by Bruce Timm (Featurette)
– Witness the 1991 Batman promo reel as producers Bruce Timm and
Eric Radomski discuss the origins of Batman: The Animated Series.
Batman: The Legacy Continues
Retrospective (Featurette) – DC luminaries
join BTAS creators as they explore the combination of exquisite
design and in-depth storytelling that helped create a once in a
generation show.
Robin Rising: How the Boy
Wonder’s Character Evolved (Featurette) –
The evolution of Dick Grayson from young ward to crime fighter.
Gotham’s Guardians: The
Stalwart Supporting Characters (Featurette) – Batman
is not the only hero safeguarding Gotham City. This documentary
focuses on the importance of the Dark Knight’s allies in the Batman
mythology.
Voices of the Knight (Featurette)
– Actors Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy, Adriene Barbeau, Efrem
Zimbalist Jr., and Andrea Romano discuss the process of bringing
their iconic characters to life.
Gotham’s New Knight
(Featurette) – Barbara Gordon swings into focus in
this exciting look at Batman’s trusted ally and equal, Batgirl.
Video Commentary: “House and
Garden” – Watch along as Producer Bruce Timm,
Director Boyd Kirkland and writer Paul Dini take viewers behind the
scenes of an exciting episode of Batman: The Animated Series.
In-Movie Experience –
Watch along as Producer Bruce Timm, Director Boyd Kirkland and writer
Paul Dini take viewers behind the scenes of an exciting episode of
Batman: The Animated Series.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the
Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Introduction
(Featurette) – Bruce Timm, Dan Riba, James Tucker, Paul
Dini, Alan Burnett and Andrea Romano discuss Gotham’s most popular
rogues.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the
Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Clayface
(Featurette) – Clayface personnel file revealed by Bruce
Timm, Dan Riba and James Tucker.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the
Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Harley Quinn
(Featurette) – Alan Burnett, Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski,
Paul Dini and James Tucker discuss bringing Harley Quinn to life.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the
Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: The Joker
(Featurette) – Alan Burnett, Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski,
Paul Dini, Andrea Romano and Dan Riba discuss Mark Hamill’s
inimitable Joker.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the
Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Mr. Freeze
(Featurette) – Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Andrea Romano and
Dan Riba discuss MR. Freeze and the Heart and Ice Origin story.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the
Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: The Penquin
(Featurette) – Bruce Timm, Andrea Romano, Alan Burnett,
James Tucker, Dan Riba and Eric Radomski discuss The Penguin.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the
Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Poison Ivy
(Featurette) – Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Andrea Romano,
Alan Burnett, Dan Riba and Eric Radomski discuss designing Poison
Ivy.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the
Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Ra’s Al
Ghul (Featurette) – Paul Dini, Bruce Timm,
Alan Burnett, and Dan Riba discuss why Ra’s Al Ghul is such an
exciting villain.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the
Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: The Riddler
(Featurette) – This file discusses The Riddler and how
creators differentiated him from the Batman ‘66 Riddler with: Bruce
Timm, Alan Burnett, Andrea Romano, Eric Radomski and Dan Riba.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the
Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Scarecrow
(Featurette) – Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett,
Andrea Romano and Dan Riba discuss the various iterations of the
Scarecrow.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the
Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Two Face
(Featurette) – Discussing Batman’s key nemesis are
Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, James Tucker, and Dan Riba.
Arkham Asylum: Examine the
Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Ventriloquist
& Scarface (Featurette) – Lively
discussion about one of Batman’s most unique villains with creators
Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Eric Radomski, Andrea Romano, and Dan Riba.
“Concepting
Harley Quinn” (Featurette) – Producer Paul Dini discusses how
Harley Quinn was incorporated into the series.
Tour of the Batcave
(Featurettes):
- Batman
- Utility Belt
- Bat-Vehicles
- Alfred
Audio Commentaries:
“On Leather Wings” – Bruce
Timm and Eric Radomski.
“Heart of Ice” – Paul
Dini, Bruce Timm, and Eric Radomski.
“Robin’s Reckoning, Part One”
– Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski
“Heart of Steel, Part Two” –
Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski and Kevin Altieri
“Almost Got ‘Im” – Bruce
Timm, Eric Radomski and Paul Dini
“Harley and Ivy” – Bruce
Timm, Eric Radomski and Boyd Kirkland
“Read My Lips” – Bruce
Timm, Paul Dini, Michael Reaves, Boyd Kirkland and Shirley Walker.
“Harlequinade” – Bruce
Timm, Paul Dini, Shirley Walker and Eric Radomski
“Over The Edge” – Bruce
Timm, Paul Dini, Glen Murakami, and James Tucker.
“Critters” – Bruce Timm,
Paul Dini, Dan Riba, Glen Murakami, and James Tucker.
“Legends of the Dark Knight” –
Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Dan Riba, Glen Murakami, and James Tucker.
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Batman:
The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition
will
be supported by a national online, promotional, and publicity
campaign.
BASICS
Street
Date: October 16, 2018
Order
Due Date: September 18, 2018
Run
Time: 2,700 minutes
Blu-ray
Box Set Price: $112.99 SRP
Catalog #: 1000717410 / 883929638482
Languages:
English
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DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), DC Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and WarnerMedia. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), DC Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and WarnerMedia. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.
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Entertainment Inc.
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