Batman: The Complete Series (1966-1968) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

The_Donster · 01-15-2014, 10:02 PM

I could see WB initially putting it out on DVD to see how much attention it will get, then BD if the sales warrant it. At this point I just don't care, I'd just like them. I'm not getting any younger waiting on a remastered version, much like The Original Star Wars Trilogy.

franken_psycho1990 · 01-15-2014, 10:06 PM

This is a VERY long coming release... I pray this goes Blu and is completely UNCUT! PLEASE!!!!!! One of the top 10 best TV Shows of all time. Funny as Hell!

Rizor · 01-15-2014, 10:06 PM

Cool news and could potentially look great on BD. But even as a Batman fan, I can never make it through Batman: The Movie so I don't know if this show is for me.

The_Donster · 01-15-2014, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jlk5844

Do we really need 2 threads?

About as much as we need the junior mod squad coming in and asking

I don't see the harm, since it has only been confirmed that it is getting a DVD treatment

Breather · 01-15-2014, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by popeflick

I hope they have settled the legalities of the window appearances and have not just dcided to cut them off. My understanding is that's always been the hold up: Lurch, Green Hornet to name just a pair of problematic rights.

I agree. Let's hope they did get the rights. I'd only be interested in uncut episodes myself. Apparently, there were 14 window cameos. In addition to the two you mentioned, Werner Klemperer appeared in character as Colonel Klink, Bill Dana appeared as Jose Jimenez, and Howard Duff appeared as Sam Stone. Unless I'm forgetting someone, the others just portrayed themselves, so hopefully those weren't as difficult to (re)license, if necessary. That's just my guess though. Here's a video showing all 14:

jetthead · 01-15-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizor

Cool news and could potentially look great on BD. But even as a Batman fan, I can never make it through Batman: The Movie so I don't know if this show is for me.

Blasphemy!

The Movie is like the TV show on steroids! If you don't like The Movie then the TV show is definitely not for you.

Tyger · 01-15-2014, 10:19 PM

Nice, Warner is going all out for Batman's 75th Anniversary

Can't wait to see what else we get.

popeflick · 01-15-2014, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Breather

I agree. Let's hope they did get the rights. I'd only be interested in uncut episodes myself. Apparently, there were 14 window cameos. In addition to the two you mentioned, Werner Klemperer appeared in character as Colonel Klink, Bill Dana appeared as Jose Jimenez, and Howard Duff appeared as Sam Stone. Unless I'm forgetting someone, the others just portrayed themselves, so hopefully those weren't as difficult to (re)license, if necessary. That's just my guess though. Here's a video showing all 14:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d85gkOXeXG4

Well, I think they have to deal with Sammy Davis jrs estate even if it is just him.

This also has nothing to do with merchandise as someone above mentioned. Hopefully this'll get done.

BTW - that first season is off the hook!

EricJ · 01-15-2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by popeflick

Well, I think they have to deal with Sammy Davis jrs estate even if it is just him!

And the appearances by Viacom-owned Lurch and Colonel Klink.
(As WHV already had to remove the Addams from Scooby-Doo.)

Still, one Twit and a no-date confirmation does not a release make.
I'll be glad if and when it's finally out, but looking at it through fresh contemporary eyes, it never did live up to the cool first season.

Dex Robinson · 01-15-2014, 10:26 PM

Rats...

I'm dissappopinted to see a DVD announcment in the Blu-ray forum.

I wish people would keep the DVD stuff in the DVD forum.

baheidstu · 01-15-2014, 10:26 PM

Fantastic news, this is like the Holy Grail of cult TV shows on disc, but I've been waiting for so long, I'll hold off on my enthusiasm until an actual release date is announced... scratch that, until it's physically in my hands ready to watch.

tylergfoster · 01-15-2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dex Robinson

Rats...

I'm dissappopinted to see a DVD announcment in the Blu-ray forum.

I wish people would keep the DVD stuff in the DVD forum.

It's not confirmed that it will be DVD only. USA Today says platforms will be announced in the future. Until then I think there's good reason to start making noise that people want it on Blu-Ray.

DetroitSportsFan · 01-15-2014, 10:32 PM

WB knows what kind of cash a Blu-ray release will generate. There will be a BD release.

DaBargainHunta · 01-15-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizor

Cool news and could potentially look great on BD. But even as a Batman fan, I can never make it through Batman: The Movie so I don't know if this show is for me.

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Originally Posted by jetthead

Blasphemy!

The Movie is like the TV show on steroids! If you don't like The Movie then the TV show is definitely not for you.

I like the movie well enough, but the TV show is leaps and bounds better IMO.

franken_psycho1990 · 01-15-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by baheidstu

Fantastic news, this is like the Holy Grail of cult TV shows on disc, but I've been waiting for so long, I'll hold off on my enthusiasm until an actual release date is announced... scratch that, until it's physically in my hands ready to watch.

Exactly, It's been forever waiting on this to hit home media. Hopefully it is true and uncut. DVD set will be great... I think it will hit BD too though. Batman 1966 TV Series on BD.... Holy Sh#t, Batman!

Breather · 01-15-2014, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by popeflick

Well, I think they have to deal with Sammy Davis jrs estate even if it is just him.

This also has nothing to do with merchandise as someone above mentioned. Hopefully this'll get done.

BTW - that first season is off the hook!

You're likely right. Special guest stars like that probably had strong(expensive) future royalty agreements for reruns just like the regulars, which would necessitate new agreements for home video. Agreed on that first season!

vidjunkie · 01-15-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

WB knows what kind of cash a Blu-ray release will generate. There will be a BD release.

I hope you are right, I and many others will be all over it

stvn1974 · 01-15-2014, 10:44 PM

Now I have the damn theme song stuck in my head.

jlk5844 · 01-15-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

I like the movie well enough, but the TV show is leaps and bounds better IMO.

Then that's good news for me! I have a childhood nostalgia for the movie and I finally got the Blu-ray in November and it's still freakin' hilarious! One of the best comedies ever made IMO.

Drewbee87 · 01-15-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rizor

cool news and could potentially look great on bd. But even as a batman fan, i can never make it through batman: The movie so i don't know if this show is for me.

+1

01-15-2014, 10:02 PM	#21
The_Donster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Deep in the heart of NE Texas 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:231 Trading Score:14	I could see WB initially putting it out on DVD to see how much attention it will get, then BD if the sales warrant it. At this point I just don't care, I'd just like them. I'm not getting any younger waiting on a remastered version, much like The Original Star Wars Trilogy.

01-15-2014, 10:06 PM	#22
franken_psycho1990 Banned Member since:Dec 2013 Location:The Forbidden Zone Blu-ray collection:154 DVD collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2	This is a VERY long coming release... I pray this goes Blu and is completely UNCUT! PLEASE!!!!!! One of the top 10 best TV Shows of all time. Funny as Hell!

01-15-2014, 10:06 PM	#23
Rizor Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:NJ, USA 4K collection:1602 Blu-ray collection:6185 DVD collection:192 MA collection:73 Digital collection:51 iTunes collection:29 Prime collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Trading Score:159	Cool news and could potentially look great on BD. But even as a Batman fan, I can never make it through Batman: The Movie so I don't know if this show is for me.

01-15-2014, 10:19 PM	#27
Tyger Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Sacramento, CA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:1	Nice, Warner is going all out for Batman's 75th Anniversary Can't wait to see what else we get.

01-15-2014, 10:26 PM	#30
Dex Robinson Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Winnipeg, Canada Trading Score:1	Rats... I'm dissappopinted to see a DVD announcment in the Blu-ray forum. I wish people would keep the DVD stuff in the DVD forum.

01-15-2014, 10:26 PM	#31
baheidstu Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:36	Fantastic news, this is like the Holy Grail of cult TV shows on disc, but I've been waiting for so long, I'll hold off on my enthusiasm until an actual release date is announced... scratch that, until it's physically in my hands ready to watch.

01-15-2014, 10:32 PM	#33
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	WB knows what kind of cash a Blu-ray release will generate. There will be a BD release.

01-15-2014, 10:44 PM	#38
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	Now I have the damn theme song stuck in my head.

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