Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman Blu-ray listed on Amazon.ca

[Jimmy Smith]

This is probably the worst direct to video animated Batman movie. Its little more then a far inferior rip off of Mask of the Phantasm. Seriously why is that one not coming to Blu-Ray. It is better then the God awful Superman Brainiac Attacks which was flat out unwatchable but Mystery of Batwomen is still a weak animated movie

[hipster.doofus7]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

This is probably the worst direct to video animated Batman movie. Its little more then a far inferior rip off of Mask of the Phantasm. Seriously why is that one not coming to Blu-Ray. It is better then the God awful Superman Brainiac Attacks which was flat out unwatchable but Mystery of Batwomen is still a weak animated movie

Yeah... I don't understand why Mask of the Phantasm hasn't come out on Blu-ray yet. That movie was the only DC animated feature to have been released in the theaters. Surely that would make it a prime candidate for a Blu-ray release?

[Tyger]

I'm sure it's because Mystery of the Batwoman isn't nearly as old and is probably a lot easier (cheaper) to release. It is the weakest DCAU movie, but I'd still get it. I want really nice versions of Mask of the Phantasm and SubZero.

[Talyn]

Originally Posted by Tyger

I'm sure it's because Mystery of the Batwoman isn't nearly as old and is probably a lot easier (cheaper) to release. It is the weakest DCAU movie, but I'd still get it. I want really nice versions of Mask of the Phantasm and SubZero.

+1 Yes! I second MotP and SZ!

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by hipster.doofus7

Yeah... I don't understand why Mask of the Phantasm hasn't come out on Blu-ray yet. That movie was the only DC animated feature to have been released in the theaters. Surely that would make it a prime candidate for a Blu-ray release?

Well if the print on the DVD is any indication Mask of the Phantasm would require severe remastering to look good on Blu-Ray. Mystery of Batwoman is a digital production so transfering to Blu-Ray is probably alot more cheap

Still Mask of the Phantasm is a far superior movie and far more loved by fans so I think it would definutely sell better

[Tyger]

I hope we don't have to wait til 2013 for the 20th anniversary of Mask of the Phantasm, but I guess that's not too far away. It definitely needs to be restored and I hope the sales of Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker and Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman help pay for that and show enough interest to get those releases.

[Shawn Elestren]

I hate to raise this discussion AGAIN, but i believe this was animated in 1.78:1 and cropped to 1.33:1 for DVD release.

[Scorpion Soldier]

Originally Posted by Shawn Watson

I hate to raise this discussion AGAIN, but i believe this was animated in 1.78:1 and cropped to 1.33:1 for DVD release.

IMDB lists 1.85:1, but with IMDB you never know though.

[Shawn Elestren]

I will buy all of them, even though Monster of Mexico is one of the worst Scooby-Doos.

[Tyger]

Originally Posted by Shawn Watson

I hate to raise this discussion AGAIN, but i believe this was animated in 1.78:1 and cropped to 1.33:1 for DVD release.

Yup, that's what DVDTalk says based on a bonus feature on the DVD. I would expect the Blu-ray to be OIAR.

[Shawn Elestren]

Originally Posted by Tyger

Yup, that's what DVDTalk says based on a bonus feature on the DVD. I would expect the Blu-ray to be OIAR.

So...1.78:1 1080p right?

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by Tyger

I hope we don't have to wait til 2013 for the 20th anniversary of Mask of the Phantasm, but I guess that's not too far away. It definitely needs to be restored and I hope the sales of Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker and Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman help pay for that and show enough interest to get those releases.

I gladly bought Return of the Joker because I really liked it but I will not buy a movie I don't like very much just in the hope that its sales will lead to the relase of a movie I do like.

[Gold Ranger]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

I gladly bought Return of the Joker because I really liked it but I will not buy a movie I don't like very much just in the hope that its sales will lead to the relase of a movie I do like.

Was Return of the Joker the "Original, UnCut" version or the "original DVD" version?

[Tyger]

Original Uncut, see the review

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by Kinetic_Blue

Was Return of the Joker the "Original, UnCut" version or the "original DVD" version?

Original uncut. Original Aspect ratio and pretty great picture and sound.

Its a release every fan of superhero animation really needs to own. I debate with myself often whether I like Return of the Joker or Mask of the Phantasm more but both definutely surpass even the best of the new DC Universe line of movies in my humble opinion.