Batman: The Complete Series (1966-1968)

[Musicguy]

Originally Posted by stlcards

I didn't realize there were so many episodes- 120 (from Jan 66- Mar 68).

Many of those are two part which were run back to back (wed/Thurs)
so it's more like 50 episodes. Season three had a few one episode story lines and there were at least two three episode story lines.

Hollywood Reporter says both Blu-ray and DVD releases

[klauswhereareyou]

If DC was ashamed of tarnishing the name of Batman, the Schumacher films wouldn't be out on blu ray.

[stvn1974]

I am super excited for this but I just hope that the episodes are uncut and that we don't get any digital blurs in the window scenes because they couldn't or refused to get all of the rights sorted out.

[GuruAskew]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

If DC was ashamed of tarnishing the name of Batman, the Schumacher films wouldn't be out on blu ray.

Exactly. And they wouldn't release a comic book done in the style of the show like they recently did. And they wouldn't approve merch in the style of the show which they recently did.

If I had to guess what magically resolved the rights issue I'd say that the Dozier estate saw all the money everyone else was making on the merch and realized the clock was ticking on large-scale physical media releases and finally relented on more reasonable terms.

[klauswhereareyou]

Originally Posted by GuruAskew

Exactly. And they wouldn't release a comic book done in the style of the show like they recently did. And they wouldn't approve merch in the style of the show which they recently did.

If I had to guess what magically resolved the rights issue I'd say that the Dozier estate saw all the money everyone else was making on the merch and realized the clock was ticking on large-scale physical media releases and finally relented on more reasonable terms.

Yep. This exactly.

[rrpmpstck]

Great belching walruses!!!! This is .....BLAMMOOO..... great news!

[tylergfoster]

Originally Posted by octagon

That's probably why he's still hoping and not yet celebrating.

I'm a little skeptical that a publication as large as The Hollywood Reporter would've run that as the headline without checking first.

[tylergfoster]

Originally Posted by UniSol GR77

Do not WORRY. WARNER transfers everything at 4K for preservation purposes. They revealed this to me. They will do the same for the TV series.

No chance. Movies, sure. Can't you understand how preventatively expensive it is to transfer stuff at 4K? No way they have a 4K master of this entire three-season TV show. It's not a common practice at the moment. People have pointed out that HD masters have existed for the show for awhile, so that further lowers the likelihood that they're 4K as masters in 4K are still a relatively new process.

[Batmon77]

Is there even a restored 4K TV decades old show?

[franken_psycho1990]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Thank heaven, it's finally coming! I really thought this was a lost cause, but I guess all parties involved realized that physical media formats are quickly fading in terms of sales potential and needed to get this out ASAP.

Physical media is fading... SH#TTTT..... I'm tired of this topic. It's complete bull. People said this crap many moons ago. Still here. Damn. You'll have physical media all your life I guarantee it, Pal.

[Batmon77]

Originally Posted by franken_psycho1990

Physical media is fading... SH#TTTT..... I'm tired of this topic. It's complete bull. People said this crap many moons ago. Still here. Damn. You'll have physical media all your life I guarantee it, Pal.

Holy Mini-Disc!

[franken_psycho1990]

Originally Posted by duggie walker

FRIENDS isn't the best comparison really. It's a much more popular show than BATMAN, despite what one might think from reading forums like this. And Warner haven't exactly shown unshakeable faith in Blu-ray over the past few years, have they?

They must have had to pay off Fox. Would they also make 4k scans of an old TV show that basically takes the piss out of their most lucrative brand? And then sell it in a massive 20 disc box-set that might cost nearly $300? I'm not so sure.

Again - I hope you're right but I'm not looking forward to the disappointment if it goes the other way.

Friends is NOT more popular than Batman, Smarty.

[franken_psycho1990]

Originally Posted by Batmon77

Holy Mini-Disc!

Yeah how about in the future there are 8k discs the size of Gamecube discs? haha

[Clark Kent]

Here is what I know about the Batman television show. The HD transfers are already done, they look great. It's not going to be cheap, either.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Here is what I know about the Batman television show. The HD transfers are already done, they look great. It's not going to be cheap, either.

Good to know.

[duggie walker]

Originally Posted by franken_psycho1990

Friends is NOT more popular than Batman, Smarty.

There's no need to be insulting. I didn't say anything rude to you.

And you're wrong, into the bargain. You may not like it but FRIENDS is a much more popular show. You don't have to be smart to know that, though it's kind-of sweet you think you do.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by duggie walker

There's no need to be insulting. I didn't say anything rude to you.

And you're wrong, into the bargain. You being wrong about something doesn't make everyone else smart. That'll probably dawn on you over the years.

Friends more popular than this Batman TV series? Yes
Friends more popular than Batman in general? No

[Batmon77]

Originally Posted by franken_psycho1990

Yeah how about in the future there are 8k discs the size of Gamecube discs? haha

Holy DAT Batman!

[klauswhereareyou]

But to be fair, the Batman tv theme is still more popular than I'll be there for you.

[Batmon77]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Friends more popular than this Batman TV series? Yes
Friends more popular than Batman in general? No

Friends was a great show if its time. And on folks recent memory.

Batman TV show is timeless and still gets referenced today. The new comic, The Brave and The Bold, Adam West's Simpson's role.

Friends will not have the lasting power of Batman's TV show.

I'd say the impact Batman had in the 60's is greater than that of Friends in the 90s.

We can play the "how do we measure" that game.

Batman competed against less channels. Friends is during cable.