Batman: The Long Halloween (2021)

[hewylewis]

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Inspired by the iconic mid-1990s DC story from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One begins as a brutal murder on Halloween prompts Gotham’s young vigilante, the Batman, to form a pact with the city’s only two uncorrupt lawmen (Police Captain James Gordan and District Attorney Harvey Dent) in order to take down The Roman, head of the notorious and powerful Falcone Crime Family. But when more deaths occur on Thanksgiving and Christmas, it becomes clear that, instead of ordinary gang violence, they’re also dealing with a serial killer - the identity of whom, with each conflicting clue, grows harder to discern. Few cases have ever tested the wits of the World’s Greatest Detective like the mystery behind the Holiday Killer.

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PRE-ORDERS

Part 1

Batman: The Long Halloween Part 1 (2021) 2D

Part 2

Batman: The Long Halloween Part 2 (2021) 2D

Coming soon...

[drb999]

I wonder if both parts will be combined together in a separate release like the recent Superman one.

[CrazyBlu-RayFan]

Originally Posted by drb999

I wonder if both parts will be combined together in a separate release like the recent Superman one.

They did something similar with The Dark Knight Returns too.

[CrazyBlu-RayFan]

Part One - Official MPA Rating: PG-13 for Violence, Bloody Images, Language, and Some Smoking

Part Two - Official MPA Rating: Rated R for Some Violence and Bloody Images.

[hewylewis]

Originally Posted by CrazyBlu-RayFan

Part One - Official MPA Rating: PG-13 for Violence, Bloody Images, Language, and Some Smoking

Part Two - Official MPA Rating: Rated R for Some Violence and Bloody Images.

If the two parts are combined, would it be rated R?

[drb999]

I would think so.

[hewylewis]

This link here perfectly outlines my concerns for this movie. Don't get me wrong, Man of Tomorrow and Soul of the Dragon are vast improvements over the New 52 Movie Universe, and I have hopes for Justice Society: World War 2, but still, there's still some part of me that worries we'll get another Batman: Hush or Killing Joke situation.

Five Reasons We're Excited For The Batman: Lomg Halloween Movie (& 5 Why We're Worried)

[Himmel]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ7wbwkzNS0

[hewylewis]

Aww, I was hoping Catwoman would be wearing her purple costume with the tail. Oh well, as long as the movie sticks to the original story, I guess I'll be happy.

[Chaz05]

Releasing June 22, per superherohype.

https://www.superherohype.com/movies...d-release-date

No mention of a 4K release. Hopefully that’s an error or they’re waiting for a complete release in early 2022.

[hewylewis]

Originally Posted by Chaz05

Releasing June 22, per superherohype.

https://www.superherohype.com/movies...d-release-date

No mention of a 4K release. Hopefully that’s an error or they’re waiting for a complete release in early 2022.

Huh. No wonder the trailer was released so early.

[hewylewis]

Here is the movie's press release.

COMING TO DIGITAL & BLU-RAY™ ON JUNE 22, 2021
JENSEN ACKLES, NAYA RIVERA, JOSH DUHAMEL,
BILLY BURKE, DAVID DASTMALCHIAN, TITUS WELLIVER LEAD ALL-STAR CAST IN LATEST DC UNIVERSE MOVIES OFFERING
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One will be available on Blu-ray as well as on Digital. The Blu-ray features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack at a later date in 2022 as a combined presentation of the film with Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two.

Inspired by the iconic mid-1990s DC story from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One begins as a brutal murder on Halloween prompts Gotham’s young vigilante, the Batman, to form a pact with the city’s only two uncorrupt lawmen (Police Captain James Gordan and District Attorney Harvey Dent) in order to take down The Roman, head of the notorious and powerful Falcone Crime Family. But when more deaths occur on Thanksgiving and Christmas, it becomes clear that, instead of ordinary gang violence, they’re also dealing with a serial killer – the identity of whom, with each conflicting clue, grows harder to discern. Few cases have ever tested the wits of the World’s Greatest Detective like the mystery behind the Holiday Killer.

Lauded for his performance as Red Hood/Jason Todd in 2010’s Batman Under the Red Hood, Jensen Ackles (Supernatural, Smallville) returns to the DC Universe Movies as the title character of Batman/Bruce Wayne. The late Naya Rivera (Glee), who passed away in 2020, gives one of her final performances as Catwoman/Selina Kyle. The all-star cast includes Josh Duhamel (Transformers, Las Vegas) as Harvey Dent, Billy Burke (Twilight, Revolution, Zoo) as James Gordon, Titus Welliver (Bosch, Deadwood, The Town) as Carmine Falcone, David Dastmalchian (The Suicide Squad, Ant-Man, Dune, The Dark Knight) as Calendar Man, Troy Baker (The Last of Us, Batman: Arkham Knight) as Joker, Amy Landecker (Your Honor, Transparent) as Barbara Gordon, Julie Nathanson (Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay) as Gilda Dent, Jack Quaid (The Boys, The Hunger Games) as Alberto, Fred Tatasciore (American Dad!, Family Guy) as Solomon Grundy and Alastair Duncan (The Batman, Batman Unlimited franchise) as Alfred. Additional voices provided by Frances Callier, Greg Chun, Gary Leroi Gray and Jim Pirri.

Chris Palmer (Superman: Man of Tomorrow) directs Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One from a screenplay by Tim Sheridan (Reign of the Supermen, Superman: Man of Tomorrow). Producers are Jim Krieg (Batman: Gotham by Gaslight) and Kimberly S. Moreau (Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). Butch Lukic (Justice Society: World War II, Superman: Man of Tomorrow) is Supervising Producer. Executive Producer is Michael Uslan. Sam Register is Executive Producer.

Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One – Special Features

Blu-ray and Digital

DC Showcase – The Losers (New Animated Short) – The legendary rag-tag team of World War II outcasts – Captain Storm, Johnny Cloud, “Mile-a Minute” Jones, rookie Gunner and Sarge – find themselves marooned on an uncharted island in the South Pacific that is completely overrun with dinosaurs! Their would-be ally on this deadly mission, the mysterious and beautiful Fan Long of the Chinese Security Agency, tells them their job is to rescue the scientists that have been sent to study the time/space anomaly. Perhaps… but what is her mission?

A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Movie – An advance look at the next animated film in the popular DC Universe Movies collection, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two.

From the DC Vault – Batman: The Animated Series – “Christmas With The Joker”

From the DC Vault – Batman: The Animated Series – “It’s Never Too Late”

Looking for a refresher course on animated super hero entertainment before seeing Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One? Check out the wide array of DC Universe Movies now available on HBO Max.

Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French, German

Blu-ray Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, German, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian

Running Time: 85 minutes

Rated PG-13 for violence, bloody images, language and some smoking

BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, PART ONE © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. BATMAN and all related characters and elements TM & © DC.

What, no commentary or 'making of' featurette?

[CrazyBlu-RayFan]

Originally Posted by hewylewis

Here is the movie's press release.



What, no commentary or 'making of' featurette?

Probably have to wait for the combination edit release for that stuff.

[darkness2918]

I still want to check this out but I wish they had stuck to the art style of the comic book.

[hewylewis]

Originally Posted by CrazyBlu-RayFan

Probably have to wait for the combination edit release for that stuff.

Crap. I'm too impatient. Plus, what if the combined cut doesn't have any new special features, or if it does, what if its for the 4K release only?

[hewylewis]

Originally Posted by darkness2918

I still want to check this out but I wish they had stuck to the art style of the comic book.

Well, Under the Red Hood, Superman vs the Elite and Gotham by Gaslight didn't use the original comic art styles and they still turned out pretty great to me. Plus, there is a chance this movie might take place in a new shared universe.

[Hedrox]

The DC animated movies have some really fancy cover artwork, almost to the point where you're a bit disappointed when you actually pop the movie in and see the actual animation, but here that Joker photobomb just ruins it.

And regarding the 4K, I wouldn't be surprised if they'll hold on to releasing it in 4K after both parts are out.

[hewylewis]

Originally Posted by Hedrox

The DC animated movies have some really fancy cover artwork, almost to the point where you're a bit disappointed when you actually pop the movie in and see the actual animation, but here that Joker photobomb just ruins it.

And regarding the 4K, I wouldn't be surprised if they'll hold on to releasing it in 4K after both parts are out.

I'm betting that the cover to part two will be reversed, with the left side of another villain's face to compliment the Joker's.

[hewylewis]

Anyone else noticed how far the Joker's pants are hiked up? Kinda makes him look like Steve Urkel. LOL

[hewylewis]

Already, there's a trailer for Part 2! What does DC and WB think they're doing!?

Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two - Exclusive Official Trailer (2021) Jensen Ackles, Troy Baker - YouTube