Beware the Batman - Cartoon Network (July 2013) - Blu-ray Forum

Moe Szyslak · 05-28-2013, 05:05 PM

Didn't see a thread for this...

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Beware the Batman incorporates Batman's core characters with a rogues gallery of new villains not previously seen in animated form. Along with backup from ex-secret agent Alfred and lethal swordstress Katana, the Dark Knight faces the twisted machinations of Gotham City's criminal underworld led by the likes of Anarky, Professor Pyg, Mister Toad and Magpie.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, this action-packed detective thriller deftly redefines what we have come to know as a Batman show. Featuring cutting-edge CGI visuals to match the intricate twists and turns of the narrative, Batman steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight for an entirely new generation of fans.

WBA's Sam Register, Batman Beyond's Glen Murakami and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated's Mitch Watson will serve as the show's producers. Anthony Ruivivar will star as Bruce Wayne/Batman in Beware The Batman, with Sumalee Montano as Katana, J.B. Blanc as Alfred Pennyworth, and Kurtwood Smith featured as Lt. James Gordon.

[Show spoiler]

Clark Kent · 05-30-2013, 12:31 AM

After the massacre at The Dark Knight Rises premiere, CN forced them to re-tool this cartoon to tone down the violence and remove graphically explicit guns. It's interesting in the focus on lesser-known villains, though some of the alterations to the source material is a little troubling.

Hawkguy · 05-30-2013, 12:33 AM

Isn't "Beware the Batman" an odd title? It's not very heroic for a children's show..

Moe Szyslak · 05-30-2013, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

It's interesting in the focus on lesser-known villains, though some of the alterations to the source material is a little troubling.

Secret Agent Alfred: The Real Batman

Elandyll · 05-30-2013, 02:34 AM

After the nothing short of monstrous treatment they gave (not once, but TWICE) to Teen Titans, the only thing I ever want to do to Warner Animation is to spit in their collective faces.

Offender1

[Show spoiler]

Offender2

[Show spoiler]

There, I feel better

Clark Kent · 05-30-2013, 04:58 AM

The first go-around for the Teen Titans was amusing and entertaining, if a tad influenced too much by anime. The new version, Teen Titans Go!, is an abomination intended for children and nothing more.

Asuras · 05-30-2013, 05:06 AM

I enjoyed the first Teen Titan series, this "new" one is unbearable to even try to watch.

Moe Szyslak · 05-30-2013, 01:25 PM

I thought one of those Teen Titans shows was held in high regard? Or maybe I'm thinking of Young Justice...

Clark Kent · 05-30-2013, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Moe Szyslak

I thought one of those Teen Titans shows was held in high regard? Or maybe I'm thinking of Young Justice...

The first Teen Titans is very popular with the age group that grew up on it. It's less mature than DC's other recent team series cartoons, but still pretty fun if you like the voice performances.

jimmymiro12 · 06-01-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Moe Szyslak

I thought one of those Teen Titans shows was held in high regard? Or maybe I'm thinking of Young Justice...

You are thinking of Young Justice. The show had a much more serious tone with light humor as well as excellent writing (especially towards the end of the series)

doctorD · 06-20-2013, 02:28 AM

Official first trailer for show:

jrsl76 · 06-20-2013, 03:52 AM

Not digging the computer animation and what grade Z villians are those?

HDMe · 06-20-2013, 05:34 AM

It has the same look as the CG Green Lantern series. I didn't think I would like that series, but the look grew on me and GL had a solid story. I was sorry to see it go.

IF Batman can have good storytelling like Young Justice or GL, then I'm fine with the look of it.

Riddler The Slag · 06-20-2013, 12:47 PM

I've seen hand drawn flicker books more entertaining than this.

Clark Kent · 06-21-2013, 01:17 AM

Well...the logo looks very cool and menacing, harkening back to the stylized Batman logo of his comics in the 1970s. As for the rest of it, the show appears to be solely crafted to appeal to the kids that grew up on the popular Batman videogames and their cutscenes.

I don't like the shape of Batman's head, it reminds me of the horrible design from Batman: The Series.

TheAnimeLegend · 06-22-2013, 01:11 PM

As long as it has an interesting storyline and even more interesting characters I'll watch it.

HDMe · 07-12-2013, 11:21 PM

I almost missed this myself... but Beware the Batman starts tomorrow (7/13) at 10:00am EDT.

Don't miss it!

MifuneFan · 07-13-2013, 01:30 AM

That art style looks really bad. It looks like the CG you'd see in 90's cartoons when 3D models were starting to get incorporated into cartoons, or like the cutscenes from a PS1-era videogame. Why would they go this route

doctorD · 07-13-2013, 03:59 AM

Premiere starts tomorrow. Here is another clip:

Another clip can be found at following link:

USA Today

TheAnimeLegend · 07-13-2013, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by doctorD

Premiere starts tomorrow. Here is another clip:

DC Nation - Beware the Batman Clip - YouTube

Another clip can be found at following link:

USA Today

This will air on Cartoon Network right? If so, than I will definitely be watching this tomorrow morning.

05-30-2013, 02:34 AM	#5
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	After the nothing short of monstrous treatment they gave (not once, but TWICE) to Teen Titans, the only thing I ever want to do to Warner Animation is to spit in their collective faces. Offender1 [Show spoiler] Offender2 [Show spoiler] There, I feel better Last edited by Elandyll; 05-30-2013 at 03:07 PM.

06-22-2013, 01:11 PM	#16
TheAnimeLegend Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:268 DVD collection:4	As long as it has an interesting storyline and even more interesting characters I'll watch it. Last edited by TheAnimeLegend; 06-22-2013 at 01:22 PM.

07-13-2013, 01:30 AM	#18
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	That art style looks really bad. It looks like the CG you'd see in 90's cartoons when 3D models were starting to get incorporated into cartoons, or like the cutscenes from a PS1-era videogame. Why would they go this route Last edited by MifuneFan; 07-13-2013 at 01:33 AM.

05-30-2013, 12:31 AM	#2
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	After the massacre at The Dark Knight Rises premiere, CN forced them to re-tool this cartoon to tone down the violence and remove graphically explicit guns. It's interesting in the focus on lesser-known villains, though some of the alterations to the source material is a little troubling.

05-30-2013, 12:33 AM	#3
Hawkguy Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:37	Isn't "Beware the Batman" an odd title? It's not very heroic for a children's show..

05-30-2013, 04:58 AM	#6
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	The first go-around for the Teen Titans was amusing and entertaining, if a tad influenced too much by anime. The new version, Teen Titans Go!, is an abomination intended for children and nothing more.

05-30-2013, 05:06 AM	#7
Asuras Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:404 Blu-ray collection:1397 DVD collection:148 MA collection:102 Trading Score:64	I enjoyed the first Teen Titan series, this "new" one is unbearable to even try to watch.

05-30-2013, 01:25 PM	#8
Moe Szyslak Power Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:389 DVD collection:49 Trading Score:11	I thought one of those Teen Titans shows was held in high regard? Or maybe I'm thinking of Young Justice...

06-20-2013, 03:52 AM	#12
jrsl76 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Glendale, CA 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:3240 DVD collection:637 Trading Score:66	Not digging the computer animation and what grade Z villians are those?

06-20-2013, 05:34 AM	#13
HDMe Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Augusta, SC	It has the same look as the CG Green Lantern series. I didn't think I would like that series, but the look grew on me and GL had a solid story. I was sorry to see it go. IF Batman can have good storytelling like Young Justice or GL, then I'm fine with the look of it.

06-20-2013, 12:47 PM	#14
Riddler The Slag Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:293 Blu-ray collection:650 DVD collection:60 Digital collection:108	I've seen hand drawn flicker books more entertaining than this.

06-21-2013, 01:17 AM	#15
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Well...the logo looks very cool and menacing, harkening back to the stylized Batman logo of his comics in the 1970s. As for the rest of it, the show appears to be solely crafted to appeal to the kids that grew up on the popular Batman videogames and their cutscenes. I don't like the shape of Batman's head, it reminds me of the horrible design from Batman: The Series.

07-12-2013, 11:21 PM	#17
HDMe Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Augusta, SC	I almost missed this myself... but Beware the Batman starts tomorrow (7/13) at 10:00am EDT. Don't miss it!

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