Beware the Batman - Season 1 Part 1 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

stlcards · 01-30-2014, 02:56 AM

According to epguides.com, the show returns with episode 12 on March 16.

Clark Kent · 01-30-2014, 04:44 AM

The animation is odd at times, the design for Batman's face is completely off. If you can get past the dodgy CG animation, the story and ongoing character development is pretty great. Using Katana as a sidekick works quite well, it brings in elements of the DC Universe you really don't see much in mediums outside of comic books.

Cartoon Network put this on at a strange time for a series more geared towards adults than kids. It's definitely more mature than Batman: The Brave and The Bold, including adult storylines such as Katana's love life.

I don't think you'll ever see a complete season one release when it finally all airs on television. They'll just release a Part 2 and be done with it, if sales even warrant the second part.

Gone2HiDef · 01-30-2014, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by horroru

Great question, I don't think you'll be completely disappointed as it doesn't end on a big cliffhanger, but lots of future potential plot points are set up -- including the reveal of an A list villain who is in suspended animation....
It all boils down to personal opinion, but I'm a huge Batman fan (started reading the comics around 1975) and I really ended up liking this show, as it put just enough of a twist on things to keep the plots interesting yet not straying from what makes Batman the Batman! (another example is Batman and Lt Gordon are at odds, not friends yet...but his daughter Barbara is a big Batman fan....)

Thanks! I've been a Batman fan since around that same time too. Looking forward it picking this up then.

Kriztoffer Swank · 01-30-2014, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MasterChief3624

I'm also curious. I will buy anything DC Animated right now, but this is one thing I might make an exception of. I thought the art style was awful... Reminded me a lot of that recent TMNT TV series which is not something I want to be reminded of.

I love Nickelodeon's TMNT show, but the new Batman is downright dreadful if you ask me. Bad animation and lousy writing ensured I'll never see beyond the second episode. Nothing there that appeals to me at all.

Batmon77 · 01-30-2014, 11:04 AM

the animation is like the green lantern show. its a modern take.

remember the show Reboot? all cgi.

or that MTV spider-man show.

omahajon · 01-30-2014, 02:32 PM

I'm just happy they're releasing it on Blu-ray. I really didn't want to get it on DVD, which is being sold everywhere. I'm def getting it. I dug the show, surprisingly enough. Plus, if this sells well (DVD and/or the Blu), maybe CN will allow another slew of episodes to be made.

nagysaudio · 01-30-2014, 03:21 PM

Every time I see this thread I think Beware! The Blob is coming to Blu-ray. Shame it's just this.

Jimmy Smith · 01-30-2014, 04:18 PM

I'm happy any DC animation is coming to Blu-Ray but to be honest this show didn't do much for me. It's basically a CG version of the show The Batman but with lesser known villians. It lacks neither the strong emotional dark core of Batman the animated series or the fun various adventures tone of the Brave of the Bold which just makes it a bit ordinary. It's not a bad show at all but I'd greatly prefer a Blu-Ray release of Young Justice. Come on Warner what's the hold up for that one

Kirben · 02-03-2014, 11:03 PM

Where would be the best place for international buyers to get this Blu-Ray release? as I'm hoping to avoid private sellers, due to higher prices.

Rinzler · 02-06-2014, 04:50 AM

I really enjoyed this show's run on CN and I am thrilled I held off on getting the DVD, I already have this pre-ordered on Amazon and I really hope WB sees fit to finish this show (its future episodes, whether they air or not), and Batman: TBaTB on BD, and then maybe Young Justice and Green Lantern TAS. Heck I would even take Teen Titans Go! on BD, but certainly not DVD.

EDIT: I also hope Warner puts out that JLA Trapped in Time movie on BD as well.

grape_jelly · 02-06-2014, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Batmon77

the animation is like the green lantern show. its a modern take.

remember the show Reboot? all cgi.

or that MTV spider-man show.

I was actually going to mention Spider-man : The New Animated Series. Honestly though, the more cel-shaded approach they took looked a lot better.

[Show spoiler]

MifuneFan · 02-06-2014, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirben

Where would be the best place for international buyers to get this Blu-Ray release? as I'm hoping to avoid private sellers, due to higher prices.

It'll eventually be available on Amazon

Kirben · 02-06-2014, 06:53 AM

Yes, it looks like the pre-order for the Blu-Ray was just recently added to Amazon. It is great to be able to get a new DC cartoon series on Blu-Ray, rather than having to settle for DVD only.

BrandonJF · 02-06-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirben

Yes, it looks like the pre-order for the Blu-Ray was just recently added to Amazon. It is great to be able to get a new DC cartoon series on Blu-Ray, rather than having to settle for DVD only.

That's odd that Amazon is listing this as releasing the same day as the WBShop. I can't recall another Warner Archive release that received a simulataneous release at another retailer. There usually seems to be some delay....

duggie walker · 02-06-2014, 03:31 PM

Doesn't seem to be much awareness of this - DVD only but the 1968 Batman Filmation cartoons are being released in June.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Adv...nnounced/19437

Jar Jar Stinks · 02-06-2014, 03:45 PM

I can't get past how stupid his skinny legs look.

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Originally Posted by duggie walker

Doesn't seem to be much awareness of this - DVD only but the 1968 Batman Filmation cartoons are being released in June.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Adv...nnounced/19437

Whoa. Finally.

Edit: Er, maybe not as good as I remembered:

CrazyHorse42 · 02-18-2014, 05:11 PM

Anyone had their order of this ship from Amazon today?

BrandonJF · 02-18-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyHorse42

Anyone had their order of this ship from Amazon today?

I would've been surprised if Amazon shipped them today and see they have the status as "Temporarily Out of Stock". I see the price is down to $16.49. I didn't cancel my WBShop order since I would've been surprised if Amazon actually did ship them this week, but that was when it was close to $20. For $16.49, I would've waited.

Wouldn't this have been the first Archive title to get a same-day release through Amazon?

Clark Kent · 02-18-2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rinzler

EDIT: I also hope Warner puts out that JLA Trapped in Time movie on BD as well.

I don't know, going off the look from DVD that animation is crude compared to DC's line of direct-to-video movies. I think that it was probably produced as a piece intended for Cartoon Network and had a much smaller budget than usual. I don't think it would hold up that well in 1080P, if it was even animated at that resolution.

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Originally Posted by BrandonJF

I would've been surprised if Amazon shipped them today and see they have the status as "Temporarily Out of Stock". I see the price is down to $16.49. I didn't cancel my WBShop order since I would've been surprised if Amazon actually did ship them this week, but that was when it was close to $20. For $16.49, I would've waited.

Wouldn't this have been the first Archive title to get a same-day release through Amazon?

I think the listing on Amazon was a mistake, I don't think they were supposed to release it today.

Rinzler · 02-20-2014, 12:21 AM

Just got an email from Amazon, mine will be coming in on Feb 25th. Can't wait!

01-30-2014, 02:56 AM	#21
stlcards Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Land Of Lincoln, USA 4K collection:240 Blu-ray collection:1168 MA collection:972 Digital collection:1588 iTunes collection:925 Prime collection:973 Trading Score:154	According to epguides.com, the show returns with episode 12 on March 16. Last edited by stlcards; 02-13-2014 at 10:58 PM.

01-30-2014, 04:44 AM	#22
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	The animation is odd at times, the design for Batman's face is completely off. If you can get past the dodgy CG animation, the story and ongoing character development is pretty great. Using Katana as a sidekick works quite well, it brings in elements of the DC Universe you really don't see much in mediums outside of comic books. Cartoon Network put this on at a strange time for a series more geared towards adults than kids. It's definitely more mature than Batman: The Brave and The Bold, including adult storylines such as Katana's love life. I don't think you'll ever see a complete season one release when it finally all airs on television. They'll just release a Part 2 and be done with it, if sales even warrant the second part.

01-30-2014, 11:04 AM	#25
Batmon77 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2011 Location:New York City 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:428 DVD collection:1	the animation is like the green lantern show. its a modern take. remember the show Reboot? all cgi. or that MTV spider-man show.

01-30-2014, 02:32 PM	#26
omahajon Power Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Omaha 4K collection:189 Blu-ray collection:1702 DVD collection:193 Digital collection:4 Trading Score:1	I'm just happy they're releasing it on Blu-ray. I really didn't want to get it on DVD, which is being sold everywhere. I'm def getting it. I dug the show, surprisingly enough. Plus, if this sells well (DVD and/or the Blu), maybe CN will allow another slew of episodes to be made.

01-30-2014, 03:21 PM	#27
nagysaudio Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:274 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Every time I see this thread I think Beware! The Blob is coming to Blu-ray. Shame it's just this.

01-30-2014, 04:18 PM	#28
Jimmy Smith Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:17	I'm happy any DC animation is coming to Blu-Ray but to be honest this show didn't do much for me. It's basically a CG version of the show The Batman but with lesser known villians. It lacks neither the strong emotional dark core of Batman the animated series or the fun various adventures tone of the Brave of the Bold which just makes it a bit ordinary. It's not a bad show at all but I'd greatly prefer a Blu-Ray release of Young Justice. Come on Warner what's the hold up for that one

02-03-2014, 11:03 PM	#29
Kirben Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:611 DVD collection:831	Where would be the best place for international buyers to get this Blu-Ray release? as I'm hoping to avoid private sellers, due to higher prices.

02-06-2014, 04:50 AM	#30
Rinzler Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:919 DVD collection:142 Trading Score:1	I really enjoyed this show's run on CN and I am thrilled I held off on getting the DVD, I already have this pre-ordered on Amazon and I really hope WB sees fit to finish this show (its future episodes, whether they air or not), and Batman: TBaTB on BD, and then maybe Young Justice and Green Lantern TAS. Heck I would even take Teen Titans Go! on BD, but certainly not DVD. EDIT: I also hope Warner puts out that JLA Trapped in Time movie on BD as well.

02-06-2014, 06:53 AM	#33
Kirben Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:611 DVD collection:831	Yes, it looks like the pre-order for the Blu-Ray was just recently added to Amazon. It is great to be able to get a new DC cartoon series on Blu-Ray, rather than having to settle for DVD only.

02-06-2014, 03:31 PM	#35
duggie walker Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2011 Location:London, UK	Doesn't seem to be much awareness of this - DVD only but the 1968 Batman Filmation cartoons are being released in June. http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Adv...nnounced/19437

02-18-2014, 05:11 PM	#37
CrazyHorse42 Active Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Liverpool, UK Trading Score:22	Anyone had their order of this ship from Amazon today?

02-20-2014, 12:21 AM	#40
Rinzler Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:919 DVD collection:142 Trading Score:1	Just got an email from Amazon, mine will be coming in on Feb 25th. Can't wait!

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